Introduce the timeless skill of friction fire-making with our Volans Solo Bow Drill Kit — a purpose-built, educational friction fire starter designed specifically for Scouts, school outdoor education programs, youth groups, team-building workshops, and competition fire-making challenges across New Zealand..

How It Works

1. Wrap the cord around the spindle.
2. Twist the bottom two pole sections anti-clockwise to lock firmly.
3. Place the spindle tip in a notch on the fire board.
4. Drill vertically with steady pressure and consistent speed until smoke appears.
5. Transfer the ember to jute tinder and blow gently to ignite.

Key Features

• Premium Natural Materials — Smooth bamboo bow and handle (no splinters, comfortable grip). Lightweight, high-friction paulownia wood fire board with 10 pre-drilled notches for repeated practice attempts.
• Strong, Low-Stretch Cord — 7-strand high-strength polyester core — durable, wear-resistant, and built to last through hundreds of drills.
• Compact & Portable — Breaks down small for easy transport to camps, schools, or competitions.
• Beginner-Friendly & Forgiving — Simple design helps new users succeed quickly — builds confidence and technique step by step.
• Educational Value — Develops patience, focus, coordination, persistence, teamwork (when teaching), and real-world primitive skills — perfect for Scout badges, school outdoor ed, youth leadership programs, or fire-making competitions.

Perfect For

• Scout badge work and fire-making challenges
• School outdoor education and environmental programs
• Youth group team-building and skill-building sessions
• Fire-starting competitions and bushcraft events
• Structured teaching of primitive survival techniques

Quick Specs

• Bow/handle: Bamboo
• Fire board: Paulownia wood (10 notches)
• Spindle: Bamboo
• Cord: High-strength polyester
• Includes: Complete solo bow drill kit

Made for New Zealand Learning Environments Lightweight, durable, and ready for school halls, Scout camps, outdoor classrooms, or competition fields. Pair it with our waxed jute tinder rope for safe, reliable practice sessions.

Pro Tip Practice on dry grass or jute tinder first. Use steady, even pressure — success improves with repetition.