This Noob Needs a New Lighter

[rdomfoto]

Plus you can buy the butane insert also. I think it's $12.00. Only downfall is you go through fuel rather quick.

Yup - the *only* complaint I have with my butane insert is that it's a small tank. But as long as I remember to check it before going out to a herf, it's been fine.

 

[jwintosh]

bic. unless it's windy. then, go inside and use a bic.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Big fan of the Ronsons for jets. Love my Zippos too, both for pipes and also as a soft flame for cigars if it isn't too windy. Hell, I just like to play around with lighters...

 

[StogieNinja]

I have Xikars and LOVE them. I have Ronsons and LOVE them.

I use my zippo insert about 99% of the time.

 

[boltman]

Big fan of the Ronsons for jets. Love my Zippos too, both for pipes and also as a soft flame for cigars if it isn't too windy. Hell, I just like to play around with lighters...

Me too Hooligan.

 

[Shrody234]

check cbid to see you if you can score a good xikar at a decent price. I prefer the double torch personally. Ive had a single (not enough flame) and a triple (too much flame), but find the double is juuuuuuuuust riiiiiiiiight

 

[Jmphotog]

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/colibri-firebird-gauntlet-triple-flame-torch-table-lighter.html?trk_msg=V0ORQQ721QPKJ6FBNATQGULNIC&trk_contact=3PPB0UM8P7IJ5P24D53MHS4F7O&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http://www.cheaphumidors.com/colibri-firebird-gauntlet-triple-flame-torch-table-lighter.html&utm_campaign=CH+09.12.15+CA+Top+5+Gauntlet&utm_content=CH+09.12.15+CA+Top+5+Gauntlet

I think this is a pretty good deal. Colibri makes good lighters


I have xikars too.. I love and hate them. Some always seem to crap out on you and some never fail. But then again it's life time warranty.

And I swear by Zippos with the torch insert!




CI I think even has a lighter grab bag deal for 20 bucks. Amazing deal I think! Get four lighters and get yourself started.

 

[ZippoGeek]

http://www.amazon.com/GStar®-TorchZilla-Windproof-Flames-Lighter/dp/B00MWCNE20/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1442370691&sr=8-4&keywords=torch lighter

Buy two of those (better than anything I've tried at anywhere near that price)

I agree. Bought 3 of them the other day and really like them...

 

[rickylora10]

Most lighter issues happen because of improper technique when recharging.....google "how to refill lighters" and you'll see the right technique to use. It takes awhile to learn it right but once you do...you won't have many problems afterwards. Took me a half hour one day with a POS lighter that always seemed not to work...but I practiced on it and now it's a great lighter. The important part is to PURGE the tank completely....purge until the lighter no longer hisses as this tells you that all of the air inside is no longer there to interfere with it lighting when the spark is there. If the lighter has no spark you won't be able to light it with a welding rod. Put your lighter on a flat surface and then put the can of butane at a 90 degree angle and push down in one motion and ensure that you don't bend the nozzle...if you do it will spray butane and you've just put more air into the chamber....this is why most lighters will not light correctly afterwards...air and butane do not make a lighter work very well....it has to be ALL butane. It takes practice to do it correctly and some lighters need a different nozzle...they are not all universal lighters that take one nozzle. Have fun practicing....if you hear the hiss....you need to purge that out and start over again.

Thanks so much for the info! i will have to watch the video as soon as i get home!

 

[madmark]

I love Xikar.. Warranty sells its self..

 

[Mickeymorris626]

I personally love these lighters!

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/251819741637

They are cheap, hold/come with a huge tank of fuel and are very wind resistant! I get about three months of smoking daily out of them before I need a refill. If I were you I'd just buy a few of these. They are refillable, but at the price they are and the amount of fuel they come with, it's almost cheaper to just get a new one. Just my two cents

 

[ckay]

Xikar Tech single. Large tank, reliable, lifetime warranty. Under $20

 

[the_bhoop]

Plus you can buy the butane insert also. I think it's $12.00. Only downfall is you go through fuel rather quick.

Agreed!! I have several Xikars and love them but for the price and ease the zippo inserts are great especially for touch ups. But they DRINK fuel like a fish.

 

[squaresoft]

TRAP!!!!

That said, I have a vertigo nitro and an executive. both are about 16 bucks and both work great.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

If you are going to get a Xikar get a soft flame like the EXII. They are windproof and reliable.

 

[Jesse]

There's always the $4 Ronson route

Just picked one of these up on Ebay, should see it next week. @boltman got me wanting one after seeing all his mods he's been doing.

 

[boltman]

Just picked one of these up on Ebay, should see it next week. @boltman got me wanting one after seeing all his mods he's been doing.

Way to go Jesse!

 

[joe45]

There's always the $4 Ronson route

Ronson jet lite. By a few at $4 ea and you are set for a while.

 

[Jesse]

Ronson jet lite. By a few at $4 ea and you are set for a while.

Where are you finding them at that price? I just happened to find one on ebay for $5 but most of the new ones are $10 and up.

 

[Cricken]

Where are you finding them at that price? I just happened to find one on ebay for $5 but most of the new ones are $10 and up.

If you can find them at Walmart they're a little under $4...but my last couple of visits I haven't found any. My local Walgreens has a ton at $5 each so I picked up a couple extra