Fire thong
I guess this is more of a question for Tokwan seeing he's the only active member that lives in the area where this is actively done, but has anyone seen the fire thong being used with bamboo as the mechanical strip? I've only see videos of rattan being used but many mention a strip of green bamboo can be used. The ONLY time I have 'seen' bamboo being used is in an episode of "Man Woman Wild" and I wouldn't be surprised if it was staged.
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This it?....
http://www.primitiveways.com/Fire%20Thong.html
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I once saw Les Stroud attempt this method (or something very similar) on one episode of his show.
You have me thinking about scuppernong vines and a cedar hearth board...
Last edited by MrFixIt; 03-05-2015 at 02:08 PM.
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I, uh.....try to carry a fire extinguisher for just this reason.
That's the one. From what I've read GREEN, not dried, bamboo can be used as the thong but it just doesn't seem likely to me.Originally Posted by hunter63
What's so crazy about standing toe-to-toe saying I am?
~Rocky Balboa
Though it did break on me, I have felt some warmth using kudzu. River cane broke way sooner and didn't even have time to warm up.
The thong can't be held too vertical or it puts too much strain on it. I looked like an ape hunched over with wide spread arms bowing. Haha.
What's so crazy about standing toe-to-toe saying I am?
~Rocky Balboa
Couldn't come up with another name, huh?....I mean....there are sooo many opportunities here....and I am trying to be good.
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Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
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I have a day trip planned this Sunday, I might tinker with this.
When all else fails, read the directions, and beware the Chihuahuacabra!
Oh you KID!!! I was going to sa -------- nevermind.
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Fire thong? I thought this was going to be a thread about very skimpy "hot pants!"
Careful. You don't want to get Rick started.
I thought I was well behaved in post 4.
You were, and for the sake of the children and Sailors.....we appreciate it.
A moment of weakness no doubt.
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Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
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if i bite my toung any harder its going to bleed so im ignoreing the rest of this thread before i say something completely immature...and yet just as hilarious.
I tried it, but wasn't successful.
Made a hearth board from cherry and used an unknown vine.
I think the vine wasn't "abrasive" enough, and I didn't add any tinder in the hole.
I'll try again when I get a chance.
When all else fails, read the directions, and beware the Chihuahuacabra!
Think cherry might have been too hard? Did the vine break on you and could you feel any heat or smell anything?
What's so crazy about standing toe-to-toe saying I am?
~Rocky Balboa
Probably. I couldn't find a suitable piece of cedar. The vine didn't break but it was smooth as glass after the first attempt, and no discernible heat was produced. At least not enough to smoke.
I did watch the video in the link hunter provided, I'm definitely going to give it another shot or three.
When all else fails, read the directions, and beware the Chihuahuacabra!
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