Good choice, just a heads up Jeep = "Just empty every pocket" and that's not because they break down a lot but because of the aftermarket support they have and all the MODs you're going to want to do.
Happy trails, keep the rubber on the ground and hopefully see you out on the trails one day.
Not that I know of, personally experience is the best training you can have. If you feel uncomfortable doing something, then don't do it. There is however some basic courses on recovering a stuck, broken, rolled vehicle which is pretty darn important IMO because done wrong you could kill yourself or worse someone else. My suggestion to you is to get out with some people and explore, being newish to the hobby best place for you to be is behind someone with some experience, always watch the vehicle in front of you because they will either show you the proper line or the improper line and you can adjust as required. CVJC (Comox Valley Jeep Club) go out almost every weekend and would love to show you some local trails. If you are on Facebook look up "West coast jeeps" and "Comox valley jeep club" There is always postings to go out for stockers and modified rigs and both groups have great people in them.
I can't really add much to what Shane has already said, I agree with him on everything. I will restate though that the off roading community is very accepting of anyone willing to get out in the bush with their vehicle no matter what your skill level, or what you drive. Really the only thing that's going to get you in trouble is not respecting the land your on, take out what you brought in and have some basic trail etiquette. I'm sure it's the same in the paddling community.
The original intention of the snorkel was not for water, but to get clean air from higher up on dusty days. If it's on there now and you plan on traveling on dusty roads I myself would keep it. Cheers.
What do you drive David? Not what make but stock or modified, do you have a lift? over sized tires? are you worried about scratches?
Good choice, just a heads up Jeep = "Just empty every pocket" and that's not because they break down a lot but because of the aftermarket support they have and all the MODs you're going to want to do.
Happy trails, keep the rubber on the ground and hopefully see you out on the trails one day.
Not that I know of, personally experience is the best training you can have. If you feel uncomfortable doing something, then don't do it. There is however some basic courses on recovering a stuck, broken, rolled vehicle which is pretty darn important IMO because done wrong you could kill yourself or worse someone else. My suggestion to you is to get out with some people and explore, being newish to the hobby best place for you to be is behind someone with some experience, always watch the vehicle in front of you because they will either show you the proper line or the improper line and you can adjust as required. CVJC (Comox Valley Jeep Club) go out almost every weekend and would love to show you some local trails. If you are on Facebook look up "West coast jeeps" and "Comox valley jeep club" There is always postings to go out for stockers and modified rigs and both groups have great people in them.
I can't really add much to what Shane has already said, I agree with him on everything. I will restate though that the off roading community is very accepting of anyone willing to get out in the bush with their vehicle no matter what your skill level, or what you drive. Really the only thing that's going to get you in trouble is not respecting the land your on, take out what you brought in and have some basic trail etiquette. I'm sure it's the same in the paddling community.
The original intention of the snorkel was not for water, but to get clean air from higher up on dusty days. If it's on there now and you plan on traveling on dusty roads I myself would keep it. Cheers.