Shortly after we introduced our basic fire staves, people started asking for something that would fit in their trunk, or in a backpack, or in a toolkit. The requests kept coming, so we had to innovate a new kind of tool. The multi-part staff was introduced. We went through several models but the first to make it to the website was our 3-part staff.
The simple design of the 3-part fire staff has made it a very popular tool since it's introduction. Essentially, it's 3 pieces of equal length, with wicks and connectors. For the connectors, we went through a large variety of types: screw-in, crutch, quick release, slide and click, progressive tension, rotational tension, gravity grip ... I could go on. But, in the end, we chose the "crutch" style.
Each connector has it's problems and strengths, and the "crutch" style connectors are no different. First they're directional: if you push one direction they're secure, but go the other way, and they can release. In actual crutches, they make sure the secure direction is the one you depend on. Same with these, we wanted to make sure that in normal spinning, the connectors would be most secure. The down side is that you can't use these staves for vaulting, or jabbing motions.
On the flip side, the 6" overlap we install makes the joints stronger than the main tubes alone. This overlap allows for a certain amount of "rattle" if you shake it right, but such noises rarely occur during spinning. They are based on the tolerance of the telescoping tubes and can generally be prevented with a single wrap of scotch tape.
Following the 3-part staff, came the Great Staves. Scaled up tubes and wick options, the great staff introduced variable length staves. The great staff can be assembled and shifted from 6 feet to 8 feet in 6 inch increments. Otherwise, it has all the strengths and features of the 3-part staff.
Sold individually, multiple wick configurations available.
For more information about our multipart staves, check out the article in The Bear Blog.
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