Solar Ignition Part 2 Tips and Tricks.wmv

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[AlessiMike]

Right around 4:20 it looks like you put your hand in poison ivy and then rub it on your face.

[10191927]

Very efficient and well thought out step by step presentation that really shows great educational value and practical use in an actual survival situation. I really like these kinds of videos that demonstrate simple and practical skills that people can really use. These videos are an invaluable source of information and a great educational tool.

[Joxman2k]

@straboh

Thanks for the tip strabow:) I'm going to try it out soon. I love experimenting with new techniques, and materials.

:)

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[straboh]

Cattail tops* the brown fuzzy part. lol Not stalks. Sorry, too early in the morning.

[straboh]

Take the coal from your ( or any other ) previous fire, tuck it into your bird's nest and use a magnifying glass or any other source to focus sunlight to target that coal. It takes very little time, seconds, for that little black coal to become an ember and since it is a solid coal unlike what comes from your bow-drill set it stays together much easier. Blow into flame the same as you would any other time. I carry jute twine and cattail stalks for tinder.

[straboh]

@Joxman2k It is not an issue at all. At that point the coal in your bird's nest is about the same as a coal from your bow drill set for making friction fire except for that it is a little more stable and holds together better. Just blow the ember up into a flame the same way as if you used a friction fire bow and spindle to make the coal. I always carry a magnifier and a couple of coals from previous fire in a small tin in my kit because if I've got sun, this method works great!

[skookoutdoors]

everyone please check out skookoutdoors. we are new but we are getting there! we look up to you dave and everyone who does what you do!

[Joxman2k]

@mogges1

I always wear some sort of cotton fabric like socks. The good thing about cotton is if it is damp it is quite easy to dry.

:)

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[Joxman2k]

@straboh

I have not done that before :) Does oxygenating with your breath become an issue at all? Is the technique the same as igniting the ember? Or are you just speaking about creating an ember?

:)

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[Joxman2k]

Something that I have found useful when going from ember stage to flame stage is to start off gently. You must become aware of the focus of your breath direction, and strongest point. After a couple of gentle focused breaths you start off your breath gently then increase it with focus in mind. It has never taken me more than 2 focused breaths.

I know people who just blow constantly and are successful, but when your work with slightly moist material the focus technique is very effective.

:)

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