First Off-Rodeo impressions by Bronco6g members

[Tor148]

Day 2 Report:

So, day two.

All I have to say is AWESOME, it was better than day one.
We started with a brief meeting than right back in the bronco's to hit the trail.
It was pretty amazing how the bronco just ate up the trail, hills, rock climbs, and through the water. We did the whole trail in 4 low with only a few times engaging the lockers. I was talking to a Guide and realized that the Hero switch's are just for getting you out of a situation, whether you took the wrong line or just some wheel slip. The sta bar disconnect was awesome and I never realized what a difference it would make on the trail. Like I said, with 4 low and the sta bar disconnected was all we needed for most obstacles!!! But it was nice to know if you needed it the lockers were right at our finger tips. One thing I would like to bring up after the trail rides was that is was so awesome that you could just hit the hero switch's on the fly and get what you need to engage or disengage without stopping. That and just the basic ability of the the bronco in 4 low were the two big things I took away from the ride.

I would also like to shout out to the guides, especially Cory and Blake. They both were professional, informative, safe and just plain fun to be with. They both made both days even better!!!!

I also want to shout our to Lindsey(sp), who was the Ford rep on site getting feed back. She had conversations with AJ the first day and we all were able to talk to her today about everything. It was great to know that Ford is listening to all of us. Hope fully our comments will help with future Off rodeo and information going out to the public. Hope fully we were not to rough on her!!!!

I hope that the other members will post there experience, I am not the greatest at this!!!! We all talked about sharing pictures and videos, and one member (Jason!!!) talked about putting together a montage with all the footage.

So, if you where at the rodeo, let share those stories and pictures and videos to all who can't or haven't gone.

I will leave with this message. It is defiantly worth it in my eyes. The people I was with today, members and non members all agreed. It was beyond what we thought it would be in a great way, So if you have a chance, take it and go for it!!!!

Day 1 Report:

Today was the first day of the off rodeo and I must say, it was a blast. The staff was first rate with the guides very knowledgeable. About the Broncos and the terain. Shout out to Corey and the other guides, made the day very fun. I was lucky enough to drive the 2 door badlands in race red. Absolutely loved the two door. It should ve called a billy goat nit a bronco how easy the vehicle and tech made the trail.
I have included a couple of pics. Can not wait till tomorrow! They said we would go on more difficult trails and learn how to use more of the tech.

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[RBJBronco]

It was a great day. The Bronco is super capable in just 4L. Completely lived up to the hype. You feel like you really can go over all terrain. Then lock the rear diff and take it to another level.

I can’t wait for my Wildtrak. Fingers crossed for a MY21. Thank You off-rodeo staff. You are all pros. You made us super comfortable and really taught us how to drive off-road.

 

[toughtoaster]

Can you give some insight into the itinerary for the first day? Do you start out with a little off-road class, then go over the Bronco, then take it out?

 

[Tor148]

They start out with a short orientation then we went to different stages to show how things work with members of the grouo driving it as a demo to the group under instruction. There was a bunch of stages. They we got to pick one that would be ours for the rest of the day. Went out in the trails useing the stuff they showed us in demo. As said above. It was amazing what you could do just in 4low.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Awesome!

Did you have any input on what Bronco you would drive?

 

[Tor148]

Yes there was a line of 12 or so, all different.
2 door 4 door and so on
Not sure which trims because i went straight to the two door badlands!!!

 

[JaxDiego]

Ditto to the above! Fun experience, cannot freaking wait to get mine.

 

[Jfoster05]

Just wrapped on Day 1 of Austin Off-Rodeo. Amazing! It was my first time seeing the Bronco and it’s even better in person. Ford did a great job with this event. Very well organized, the site is gorgeous and the instructors were very knowledgeable and funny. We kicked off the day by breaking up into smaller groups (each driver gets a colored wrist band that signifies your group, guests get yellow). Went through a welcome and “get to know you” style ice breakers. Then it’s off to the ORX school where we learn about how to take the Bronco off road. The technology is impressive. The instructors provide excellent step-by-step guidance with volunteer drivers from the group. Then it’s off to the course. I opted for the insurance, and not sure what happens if you don’t get it. I choose a Badlands (Area 51) non -sas, 4dr, soft top. Stunning! The 12” screen when going off-road is remarkable. There is a view of what is ahead of you, a camera by your tires, overhead which also shows you your path line. We took off as a convoy, each car had a walkie-talkie for instructors to give direction. The course has every type of terrain (for TX) to show off the technology. Hills, rocks, water, steep inclines and deep descends. We were instructed to drive in 4-Low and at about 5MPH (which was enough for me). There were some white knuckle moments, especially if you are a total novice to off-road (always a passenger), but I got through it and loved every minute. Day 2 is bright and early, and I can’t wait.

 

[okbob]

Nothing like seeing my build used on a demo course when I've yet to get a build date lmao.

 

[Tor148]

@Jfoster05
Great write up!!

And i totally agree about the 12" screen and 360 cameras were awesome!!!

 

[Jfoster05]

@Jfoster05
Great write up!!

And i totally agree about the 12" screen and 360 cameras were awesome!!!

Thank you! See you bright and early.

 

[DaveH]

What do the guests get to do? I'm guessing attend any instructional sessions and ride along when the primary is driving? Can the guest drive as well?

 

[Tor148]

I didnt have a guest but from what i saw they were right besdie everyone else for everything and if the driver gave up there seat they could drive. But i don't believe anyone in my group gave ut up!!!!!!

 

[tyrobronco]

I didnt have a guest but from what i saw they were right besdie everyone else for everything and if the driver gave up there seat they could drive. But i don't believe anyone in my group gave ut up!!!!!!

That's lame.

A paying guest gets to just ride along. Should get their own to follow the herd - otherwise guests should be about $50 for food.

 

[530Squatch]

I plan to take my old man, and he won't be driving, and that suits us just fine. His offroading days are more or less past him but I fully intend on giving him some mild white-knuckle moments, toasting a few cold ones in the evenings, and doing some exploring (around Moab, in this case) in the days after the event. Sounds like this is a great kind of event to do all of those things.

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