Numyth Vulcan Fire Piston

[VooDoo6Actual]

Numyth Vulcan Fire Piston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNZAAcclR5Y

[ra2bach]

I had one of those. but it started dieseling...

[VooDoo6Actual]

I had one of those. but it started dieseling...

OH yeah need that humor in these times ...

Good one..

Retarded timing ?

[JR3]

The fire piston, in all it's variations, has bee a viable fire starting tool for over 200 years. I would say 200 years makes the concept very proven. With updated materials like the above, how could you go wrong. The only issue I would have, and I don't think its a deal breaker, is the o-rings. But, with that said, o-rings can be scrounged and scavenge from a multitude of places.

I have never used the above, but I am going to purchase one and give it a go. I like it.

[taliv]

do you guys think fire pistons are worth the weight, compared to other fire starting tools?

[SurplusShooter]

The fire piston, in all it's variations, has bee a viable fire starting tool for over 200 years. I would say 200 years makes the concept very proven.

I wasn't there when it was first invented, but it's a safe bet that Flint strikers or Firesteel have been around Even Longer, and are an even better and more proven fire starting technology.

[VooDoo6Actual]

do you guys think fire pistons are worth the weight, compared to other fire starting tools?

I think the Exotac Nano Stryker or Strike Force are better tools or choices. I have used & tested most out there & used multiple times in Rain, Snow et al weather conditions for the money, size, weight ease of use.

I can't recall times (like 8 or so) I have demonstrated to other Pro Survival instructors time & time again who swear by Char-Cloth & Fire Pistons that this is faster, easier & a lot simpler than the "Bird's Nest" w/ Cotton & Vaseline or "Bag Balm" etc. They now use the Nano Stryker or similar. True story.

Here's a demo where he shows you some good realities etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX1FteUKxlE

[taliv]

interesting, thanks

i just use something like this (not exactly this, but very close), which is very light weight and cheap and simple. i've always wanted a fire piston, but just haven't been able to convince myself to haul it around

[ra2bach]

do you guys think fire pistons are worth the weight, compared to other fire starting tools?

I personally don't. for the weight of this tool, I can carry a magnifying lens, a BIC lighter, AND a firesteel. the fire piston is very reliant on the quality and moisture content of the tinder/charcloth which any of these other tools is less so. I put it into the category of gimmick. I think it's a cool demonstration of the power of compression however...

[VooDoo6Actual]

interesting, thanks

i just use something like this (not exactly this, but very close), which is very light weight and cheap and simple. i've always wanted a fire piston, but just haven't been able to convince myself to haul it around

Yep those work just fine have about 4 of em as backup along with 7 Solar Blankets now. lol