Hey all-
Just got back from a day at Paragon with Zazing and a bunch of H1's . I'm headed out but figured I'd get the initiation photo up. More for you all tomorrow.

Hey all-
Just got back from a day at Paragon with Zazing and a bunch of H1's . I'm headed out but figured I'd get the initiation photo up. More for you all tomorrow.

Would someone go down and move that rock on the right out of the way. It's making my new door tremble.

Looks like a great hill. Did you do the ruts on the right

Yup, first time out with the H2 and at Pargon...awesome! Paragon exceeded my expectations. Here's part of the group.

Here's BklynH2. Like always in pictures these rock were harder than they look.

Tight squeeze. The H1s couldn't fit and had to go around.

[This message was edited by Zazing on 11-22-03 at 08:08 PM.]

...and the spot where the H2s had to go around. these rocks were trecherous. Peter has most of pictures, we'll post more tomorrow.

Sweet, I love seeing east coast offroading. I didn't know you guys had cool trails. keep up the good work. maybe you, zazing, can meet us for a spring Moab trip. Long drive, but Peter made it previously... Well worth it according to Alecs pics and video...

DF, to your question on the first pic, an H1 tried couldn't make it up that hill on the right side. We didn't try. Bklyn made it up the track I am on, to the top, but his belly rested on the top and he couldn't make it over. Sooo close.

2 things impressed me about yesterday. Trails in Paragon are better than I expected, and the H2 did even more than I even thought it could. Really 3 things, BklynH2 after having done that Moab trip is crazy!

Thanks to Joe for organizing the day. A good bunch of guys. I look forward to next time.

Looks like a good trip I am interested in going if any trips come up

Zazing and I were the only H2's in the group and we represented well. I think alot of the h1 guys were suprised what we could do and where we could go with the H2. Here's Z on the trail

A little approach angle test for me.

This is Joe in his H1. Trying to catch some fish?

Z going pretty deep.

Z did not see the sign saying "no wake zone" and soaked me as he went by.

More water.

Lots of fun places to play here.

Nice pics. Thanks for posting them.

gasman

Here's our newest offroader coming down a trail called mini rubicon I think. No door dingers here DRTY.

Glad everyone enjoyed. Kind of bummed we did not manage to meet the groups up at lunch and exchange folks around. Only managed to hang with B and Z late in the day. Did manage to do what I seem to do best, get H2O though!

That one hill (with the two tracks) has pretty much been rutted out. Everyone who misses making it up almost always slams that rock backing down.

If there is any drag to Paragon it's that some of the trails are tight on H1/H2's.

I'll make sure to let everyone know next time there is a trip planned. Keep me in mind as well if anything comes up. Talking about hitting Rausch Creek soon, which is a new park about 20 minutes south of Paragon. Good reviews!

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

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Zazing official founder of the H1 recovery team.

And here's a picture of BKLYN and his recovery efforts. This H1's wheels were spinning and needed to be winched out.

H2's make good Tow Trucks!!!

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

In fact it's a good thing BKLYNH2 showed up that day.

Those are fun pics... keep posting them.

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

I've never seen so many "problems" in the 101 area of Paragon before. In fact I didn't think it was possible to get in trouble in that area of the park. Go figure.

Did your winch line break here pulling the red H1 out? Did he high center, stall or just not know how to use low lock?

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Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

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The winch line which was rated like 12,000 lbs did break and here's how he got out in the end. The driver was 17 and had a learner's permit (no joke). His wheels simply spun in the mud and despite coaching by Lazy Day (our knowledgable and talented pack leader) he couldn't get loose.

looks like he's using GSA's, Those are street tires and not designed for off-roading. <<< No wonder he got stuck.>>>

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

It's not the GSA's. Trust me. I have been through that area a million times on GSA's, including this same spot. That's why I am a bit confused. The other strange thing is this is not a muddy area. The whole area is a hard pack sand/rock. There is very little mud in the traditional sense in this area. Traction is very good here even in the water.

Guess in the end it was a rough day for this guy. Ended the day on a flat bed. Something about a cracked coolant tank. Plus it was a gas engine Hummer. Who buys a hummer with a gas engine... Doh, forgot where I was (JK)

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

http://homepage.mac.com/babiak1/