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December 31st 2016 Episode 2

Off to a bang on the very first day of my Oman solo tour on a giant kawaski KLR 650. All packed and ready to go, I head off from Muscat through Rustaq and into Wadi Bani awf to spend my New years camping under a million stars. By far the toughest roads I've ever ridden. SUPER steep narrow tracks, hairpin turns all in deep soft sand and rocks. To end the day I drop the bike in the middle of the mountains..... Wait to see what happens next !

This was the first time I've ever attempted roads of this sorts. I don't claim myself as a professional adv rider. I'm an avid adventurer who likes to do things my own way and its been working for me for the past 12 years.. Yes there are "better ways to do it" but I like my way :)

FYI- This was a borrowed bike and helmet. We tried to lower it as much as possible. It wasn't ideal, but it was the only way I'd have a bike for this trip. Same went for the oversized helmet- Yes I knew the risk.

As far as picking the bike up. I know how to correctly pick up a bike, I've watched many tutorials.. HOWEVER.. I have a very bad disc problem in my back. the "recommended" way to pick up the bike immediately gave me the "no no feeling" The 6 km bag on the back did not make a difference, so wouldn't have helped taking it off. After dropping my bike nearly everday on this trip ( due to the height, mostly standing still) I decided at the end of the trip to try my own way to pick it up. which was NOT the recommend way. but it was the perfect way for my body and this bike. Goes to show you , not one technique for all bodies. I made a fun little video about that experience and will release it at the end of all of the episodes. I appreciate all of the concern and tips, but its all good .
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GEAR USED IN VIDEO

Canon 5 D mk iii- http://amzn.to/2rNxeJo
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Canon 135 f2 – http://amzn.to/2sn5Mzk
Lexar professional cards 64 GB – http://amzn.to/2qOMwbT
Manfroto ball head- http://amzn.to/2smvN1t
Sony rx 100 mk 5- http://amzn.to/2rsQnxm
Go pro hero 3+ - http://amzn.to/2rNw3K2
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CAMPING GEAR:
MSR hubba hubba – http://amzn.to/2rsZaz1
Sleeping bag - http://amzn.to/2rtaZFA

MOTORCYCLE GEAR-
ROK STRAPS- 12- 42 . http://amzn.to/2qION9h
ROK STRAPS 18-60 - http://amzn.to/2smSJh2
SW motech 350 dry bag- http://amzn.to/2qP3tmp


I edit all my own footage using Adobe premiere pro .
I do all of the filming myself as well

Music-

Heavy- huma huma
hey sailor - letter box