Team Building Blog

A blog about team building events in the UK and further afield in Europe.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

David Getzig's blog

David is Progressive's Director of Operations and has responsibility for the warehouse team in Ringwood and the entire field operation, ranging from vehicles to equipment and managing our team of more than 50 instructors. It's a key role in the Progressive Resources team.

What is David up to at the moment?

I am currently in the process of introducing a new activity into our event portfolio. We have purchased a Pinzgauer, which has been described as one of the most “competent off-road vehicles in the world”. This will be used for delivering 4 x 4 activities to clients up and down the country.

The Pinzgauer is a remarkable offroad vehicle Its capabilities are comparable to that of the American Hummer.

45 degree approach and departure angle
100% slope or until tyres lose traction
700 mm (27.6 in) fording depth
Can climb down a 360 mm (14.2 in) wall
43.5 degree side-slope
1000/1500 kg of payload (4x4/6x6)
335 mm (13.2 in) of clearance (lowest point when fully loaded)
110 km/h (68 mph) / 100 km/h (62 mph) top speed(4x4/6x6)
Full engine power available at 4 km/h (2 mph)
M body type carries 10 people (4X4), 14 people (6x6)