Fire Roll - One arm/injury - Wet conditions in the Woods on Natural Surfaces survival challenge

I was asked to perform the Fire Roll Friction Fire method simulating an injury, in wet conditions, on natural rolling surfaces and out in the woods. At the time of filming there was a little sleet and the humidity was 95%. My rolling surfaces were damp as they were outdoors during this snowstorm. I brushed the snow off of them the best that I could(they were still wet though). Initially I was going to use my top rolling block to set the ash on but decided to make this more challenging by brushing it off into the wet snow to draw some moisture. The cotton actually got wet from the stone base so I had to roll a little longer. My free or "injured" hand was tucked behind me in my waist band during the fire making. I collected my tinder bundle today so it was damp and I had to gently coax it to flame. These are NOT ideal conditions to be performing this method in but it proves that it can be done. If you are going to use this method outdoors in bad weather then make sure that your rolling surfaces are as dry as possible. Moisture can be wicked up by cotton or other plant fibers hindering the formation of embers.
The concept of using this method with one arm in the event of an injury is nothing new. This is one of my original ideas and I made a video over this 4 years ago. The video above is a better demonstration as the weather and damp cotton made this more challenging.
If you are an amputee or have limited use of one of your arms and are looking for a primitive fire making method then this one is for you. I have used this method with more than 20 different plant fibers as well as various natural rolling surfaces. This is a TRUE primitive technique.
Yes, there are far better methods of making a fire. The Rudiger Roll is a last resort WORST CASE SCENARIO survival fire making technique. If you ever have to make fire using this method then I wish you the best of luck.

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[boggycreekbeast]

The concept of using this method with one arm in the event of an injury is nothing new. This is one of my original ideas and I made a video over this in November 2014. The video above is a better demonstration as the weather and damp cotton made this more challenging. YES, the cotton actually did get wet during this demonstration. I had to roll longer due to this.
I received numerous requests for this video. Basically, I was asked to perform the Rudiger Roll Friction Fire method while simulating an injury, in Wet conditions, on Natural rolling surfaces and out in the Woods. At the time of filming there was a little sleet and the humidity was 95%. My rolling surfaces were damp as they were outdoors during this snowstorm. I brushed the snow off of them the best that I could. Initially I was going to use my top rolling block to set the ash on but decided to make this more challenging by brushing the ash off into the wet snow to draw some moisture. So YES, the ash was damp, too. The cotton actually got wet from the stone base so I had to roll a little longer. My free or "injured" hand was tucked behind me in my waist band during the fire making. I collected my tinder bundle today so it was damp and I had to gently coax it to flame. These are NOT ideal conditions to be performing this method in but it proves that it can be done. If you are going to use this method outdoors in bad weather then make sure that your rolling surfaces are as dry as possible. Moisture can be wicked up by cotton or other plant fibers hindering the formation of embers.
If you are an amputee or have limited use of one of your arms and are looking for a primitive fire making method then this one is for you. I have used this method with more than 20 different plant fibers as well as various natural rolling surfaces. This is a TRUE primitive technique.
Yes, there are far better methods of making a fire. The Rudiger Roll is a last resort WORST CASE SCENARIO survival fire making technique. If you ever have to make fire using this method then I wish you the best of luck.

[brucemorton]

Well done, indeed. Having never done this, I would have thought it impossible. I'm very impressed with your skill. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[davidharvey]

I never would have believed it possible! This is a testament to both your skill and the method. Thanks for sharing.

[meldeweese]

Great - AMAZING ! We use to wonder how one of our Navy pilots could light a fire - IF he had a broken arm ! Then the spring loaded " Blast Match " ferro unit came out ( May have been " Thanks " to a USAF SERE Inst (?). Super job Buddy ! Always exact demos . Mtn Mel & Aussie Molly Blue in W. Colo.

[GetMeThere]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos -- the variety, and your effort to really elaborate this technique. What we humans need is a relatively easy and straightforward way to start a fire without ANY tools or modern materials, under most any conditions -- at least in the woods or similar terrain. I'm not really impressed with all the bow and hand drills, etc. The fire roll is KING -- and you demonstration that it can work under a variety of conditions is invaluable to people like me who see how fundamental and valuable this really is. Thanks again.

[timk]

You sir are a master! Love watching your vids and your teaching style. Thanks for the great vids.

[lenrobinson]

Good job as usual Sir. I have been working a couple of times a week for a few minutes on the floating technique of the hand drill. You were correct in the fact of developing slow muscle memory that I would be able to start in the middle of the drill and float upwards with pressure. I found that this kind of happened surprisingly and is yet hard for me to duplicate every time as of yet. I will keep progressing. Thanks for the video you sent me as I watched several times.

[davidf]

Impressive! Thank you for showing this.

[psementalist]

Bravo Boogy excellent demonstration that is good knowledge and education to know when you are out camping in the winter . I know some homeless people who could use this to help keep them warm .

[BushCraftBums]

Great video! Awesome technique! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed

[AdventureTimeOutdoors]

Awesome brother! Folks should just stop trying to challenge you. Tim with the fire roll is like master Yoda with the force.
Just wanted to stop in and and say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I got your message on my latest video I tried to respond this morning but it was gone. Just wanted to say I appreciate your friendship over the years man. I've met a lot of great people over the years on youtube you are one of them.

[TheWoodedBeardsman]

This is good, just need a few tweaks friend. I think you got this.

[leroystotts]

Nice Job well done !!! I love to see these things work.

[NathansFerroceriumrods]

Cool beans. You're proficient with the fire roll.

[wilsjane]

Now you have one broken arm and one singed hand.
For your next video you should try lighting with your foot. That is assuming that you have not also broken both legs by then, LOL
Seriously though, a great video.

[LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Another great instruction, outstanding demo and we Thank You for another tip that could very well be a life saver All the best friend.

[isnarmori]

How do you get it going so fast? It took me quite a bit of rolling to get it going and even then I had to blow on it before it began smoking.

Great video tho :D