I agree that engine starters are a lot more of a convinience than a requirement. But some engines just wont start with a chicken stick. My 91 4C for example. I usually dont carry my starter, if its a problem, others on the field have it. I chicken flip my engine a few times after choking, if it doesnt start then I use a starter. Most of these engines need to be electrically started only once in the day, thereafter they will handstart each time

Ameyam