I just agreed to walk over 20ft of hot coals for charity.
Not sure its a fantastic idea!
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I just agreed to walk over 20ft of hot coals for charity.
Not sure its a fantastic idea!
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Sounds wonderful in this weather. You'll have a great time!
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Its a little bit away yet thank goodness, but in a strange way looking forward to it
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You could practice by lighting your feet with matches!
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Not overly fond of pain Miles.
I think I'll just practice sprinting instead, trying to touch the ground for as little time as I can!
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All joking aside it does sound rather scary.Originally Posted by Trueno
Just make sure the coals are really hot. Also look up the Lidenfrost Effect (that's what keeps your feet from burning when walking on coals)
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Will check that up buddy- thanks for the advice!
Can't wait for it now.
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Basically the Lidenfrost Effect in this case is that the soles of your feet sweat and the coals are so hot that when you step on them the sweat turns from liquid to gas, but it does so in such a quick manner that there is a gas shield (if you will) around the liquid and that forms a protective barrier keeping your feet from burning for a while.
You get a similar effect by pouring water on an extremely hot frying pan.
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Understood.Basically the Lidenfrost Effect in this case is that the soles of your feet sweat and the coals are so hot that when you step on them the sweat turns from liquid to gas, but it does so in such a quick manner that there is a gas shield (if you will) around the liquid and that forms a protective barrier keeping your feet from burning for a while.
You get a similar effect by pouring water on an extremely hot frying pan.
I don't plan on standing on the coals for long, so even if it does hurt it won't be for long.
Small sacrifice for charity
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You will be sweating from the sound of thinks so will be safe.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
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