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No. In actuality, that would quite probably increase the risk of serious burns. You see, during a "normal" firewalk, the feet don't normally remain in contact with the hot coals long enough to transfer a dangerous amount of heat; that's why you'll see firewalkers moving at a pretty decent clip. Running causes the burning embers to stick TO the feet - giving them much longer skin contact and thus much more transference of heat. (Ever been dripped on by hot wax, or anything of the sort? The fact that it adheres to you while burning increases the burn.) Water on the feet would provoke the same effect; the coals would stick to your feet, instead of letting your feet just pass over them.
(and 'toughen them up with a lighter'? Seriously? I hope no one took that to heart-!)
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∙ 13y ago
Karen Sterling
It makes absolutely no difference at all It is a myth that embers stick to wet feet
i've firewalked with wet fet and dry feet, I firewalk an average of 100 times each year. My feet are healthy and happy
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What is firewalk?
Walking on hot embers coals are a denser material, the denser the material, the hotter it burns. Light to medium density wood should be burned to create the hot embers to walk on
Would you rather go barefoot on freezing ice or on hot coals?
I would rather go barefoot on freezing ice. Ice may be uncomfortable and can cause frostbite, but it is less likely to cause serious and permanent damage compared to hot coals, which can cause severe burns.
Why charcoal does not burn with a flame?
Charcoal does produce a flame when it is heated to a high enough temperature, usually found when blowing red hot coals till the flames start
What are some legends about mount Etna?
"This ground is hot enough to cook the Sunday roast!"
Do mammals need cold or hot weather?
depends on the mammal some like it cold some like it hot
Why can firewalkers walk barefoot on red-hot wooden coals?
Firewalkers can walk barefoot on red-hot wooden coals because wood is a poor conductor of heat, meaning the heat is not easily transferred to the walker’s feet. Additionally, firewalkers move quickly, minimizing the time their feet are in contact with the hot coals. Finally, the moisture in their feet may create a thin layer of steam between their skin and the coals, providing some insulation from the heat.
What is firewalk?
Walking on hot embers coals are a denser material, the denser the material, the hotter it burns. Light to medium density wood should be burned to create the hot embers to walk on
Is Fire-walking Psychic Power or Science?
Fire walking has a scientific explanation. Fire walkers usually walk on heated coals. At regular walking pace, the time which the feet are in contact with the coals is shorter than the time that it takes for your feet to conduct enough heat to sustain serious injuries. It is much like picking up a hot pastry and dropping it after a delay, because you only notice that it is hot after enough heat is conducted into your hand.
Where can one find jokes about burning feet by running across hot coals?
One can find jokes about burning feet by running across hot coals on sites like all jokes, pain jokes, million jokes and many more. One can also find jokes from joke books which one can find at retails stores.
What is a Container for hot coals called?
brazier
When you walk on a hot surface heat is transferred to your feet by what?
Radiation
How do camels walk on hot sand?
Camels have feet made for the desert. Their feet are flat , wide, and covered with thick, leathery pads which allow them to walk on hot sand without sinking from their massive weight.
Is eating hot wood coals bad for you?
Yes. Yes it is.
What causes burning pain in the foot?
Walking on hot coals
Does hot pavement hurt birds feet?
No one is quite sure how a bird can walk on hot pavement without burning its feet. Theories suggest there are no blood vessels or nerves running to the feet.
When does Portia kill herself?
She ate hot coals and killed herself. :( :(
What happens to your feet when you walk barefoot on hotsand?
I have actually done this on the beach in the summer. If you walk barefoot on hot sand, it feels hot. I didn't get any actual blisters, though.
