Finally got an Optimus 99

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by xavi_242, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Rick b

    Offline
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2008
    Messages:
    1,612
    Location:
    Boise
    xavi_242 A nice little stove, you will really enjoy this little jewel! Nice clean up and it is burning very well indeed.

    Hi Doc, can you take a pic of the 3 different models you have. I bought mine in 76 from REI and it has the flat windscreen also, but if all possible it would be nice to see them side by side.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Jul 2, 2015
  2. Doc Mark

    Doc Mark SotM Winner Subscriber

    Offline
    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2004
    Messages:
    19,659
    Location:
    So. California Mountains
    Hey, Rick,

    I'd be glad to do so, and will try to do that this afternoon. I'm taking a break from work, putting on my boots, grabbing a stove and day pack, and heading up the ridge behind our home!! The snow has finally melted down, and it's time for some good exercise, and some stove fun!! NOW, which stove to take.....???? :-k :-k :-k :D/ :D/ :lol: :lol: I'll take and post the photos when I get back. Take care, and God Bless!

    Every Good Wish,
    Doc
     
  3. Rick b

    Offline
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2008
    Messages:
    1,612
    Location:
    Boise
    Hi Doc hope you had a good hike. Did you take a 99 with you? :)
    Well looks like our friend Bryan picked up on this post to show and explaine the differences of the 99's. Interesting stuff.
     
  4. Doc Mark

    Doc Mark SotM Winner Subscriber

    Offline
    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2004
    Messages:
    19,659
    Location:
    So. California Mountains
    Hey, Rick,

    Yes, indeed, I did have a fine hike yesterday, and took photos, which I will post here later. I did take a stove, but not a 99, though it had definitely been in the running!

    As you may have read in my post on Bryan's very nice photos and report, I cannot find the earliest version of the 99, which I really thought I had here. But, I will continue looking, as time permits, and hopefully, can find it. As things now stand, I do believe that Bryan has stated things correctly, with the flat-bottomed 99 arriving first, then the one with the alumium heat shield, and last the one that made use of the 8R heat shield. I can post photos of the two versions of the 99 that I CAN find, but don't know if that really needs to be done, as it's been fairly well covered, now. Let me know if it would help you, though, and if so, I'll still gladly do so. Take care, and God Bless!

    Every Good Wish,
    Doc
     
  5. Rick b

    Offline
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2008
    Messages:
    1,612
    Location:
    Boise
    Hi Doc. Glad to hear you had a good hike. I have been reading Bryans post and he made everything pretty clear. (I thought there was only a single version). If at some point you run across the earliest version of the 99 it would be nice to see a couple of pics.
     
  6. xavi_242

    Offline
    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2008
    Messages:
    212
    Last edited by a moderator: Jul 2, 2015