# Easy Charcoal Flame Starters The Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber Makes Charcoal BBQing a Breeze By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidfire-chimney-starter-by-weber References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/misc-living/rapidfire-chimney-starter-by-weber/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEOQV8?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Starting a [charcoal barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thaan-grill) usually means having to strategically place the coals and douse them in plenty of lighter fluid, but the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by [Weber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit) can help put an end to that by getting the coals ready for cooking before they even go into the BBQ. Working like a chimney, the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber simply requires that the desired number of coals be placed inside the well. From here, a flame starter is placed below it and they rest it left up to the coals; after a short while, each one will begin to burn without the need for any [liquid lighter fluid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch). The Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber is a great option for taste connoisseurs who want the flavor of charcoal without the added inconveniences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charcoal BBQ Innovation:** The Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve the experience of starting a charcoal barbecue. - **Flame Starter Technology:** Flame starter technology, like that used in the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber, is a growing trend for easier ignition of charcoal. - **Innovative Fire Starters:** Innovative fire starters, such as the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber, are a rising trend in the grilling industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** The outdoor cooking equipment industry can benefit from incorporating flame starter technology into their charcoal grilling products. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retail could capitalize on the innovative fire starter trend by introducing and promoting products like the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber. - **BBQ and Grilling Accessories:** The BBQ and grilling accessories industry would benefit from developing more innovative fire starter products like the Rapidfire Chimney Starter by Weber to enhance the overall grilling experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md) - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-portable-charcoal-stove.md) - [Spice-Based Barbecue Briquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-briquets.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Charcoal-Like Indoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-graphite-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Smart Grilling Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber.md) - [Sustainable Charcoal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-charcoal-company.md)