We probably should not rename ETS, but perhaps we could establish a sub-forum. I volunteer to be the moderator. Bear comes in for a lot of well deserved criticism because he sets such a dreadful example-performing appallingly stupid stunts that will get imitators killed. There is a total disconnect between good practice and what is depicted on most of these shows.
From what little I have seen, one of the objectives seems to be to display all the exotic and wierd ways there are to start a fire. After all, that is much more dramatic that simply saying -"Be sure you have three different means of ignition and some tinder."
Which is fair comment as far as it goes. However it has to be noted that to date, so far as I am aware, no-one has died from imitating Bear. Also fair warning is given at the begining of the program. And I for one have no issues with some idiot getting Darwined.
Now if I was to pick out some one to take serious issue with, it would be a certain gentleman who wanders off alone into the Wild Blue Yonder with one match, a SAK and 70kg of camera gear.
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