Since you used Jeep as an example, I must add that an expert in the newest Jeeps with intelligent 4WD can go places an expert in an older Jeep could never go. I've seen it done. The combination of a system that distributes power to the wheels with the most traction, longer suspension travel, and improved suspension geometry has made the Wrangler Rubicon far more capable than any other Jeep ever built. Paul
> Well, I can say from experience that experience and knowledge are worth at > least > as much as a winch to a 4x4'er. Where a tyro will get stuck with all that > exotic > traction control stuff an expert can often simply drive through in a stock > flat-fender jeep. Until you have ridden with an expert you have no idea what > difficult terrain a 4x4 can actually handle. > > Once again skill is worth twice as much as all the expensive toys. > > graywolf > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > ----------------------------------- > > > Doug Franklin wrote: > > On Tue, 24 May 2005 21:21:58 -0600, William Robb wrote: > > > > > >>I have a hunch that the people who learn by the old guard 4WD > >>method don't get stuck or rolled as often as those that take off in > >>something like my Titan 4x4 with no 4WD experience. > > > > > > 4WD just means you get stuck farther off the road and have to pay more > > to get towed out. :-) > > > > Kinda like more horsepower just means you hit the wall harder. ;-> > > > > TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.16 - Release Date: 5/24/2005 >
