How do you stabilize your stovepipe in high/gusty winds? I imagine there's a fair amount of movement in the tent in high wind situations and I would think that the lack of mass in the stove itself doesn't help to stabilize the pipe above it? Is the primary stabilization provided by a tight fit at the exit collar?
Yes, the snug exit port makes everything quite secure--even in gale like winds. Another help is the single piece pipe. It simply cannot come apart at a joint...because there are no joints. If you've ever had the joyous experience of a stovepipe coming undone at a wind-induced wiggly joint you haven't know the full meaning of adrenaline. A flame thrower inside the tent, anyone?
Pitch the tipi tautly and you'll not experience much in the way of a gyrating tent, BTW. Very stable. Have a ball!
Thanks, Patrick! BTW, have had plenty of unpleasant stovepipe experience in the service and it looks like your one piece system is the cat's meow.