Type of lighter or spark device and why?

[strife]

Single torches.

I have this one for at home, was a gift:

I have this one for travel/being out and about:

Ohhhhh, my wife would love that second one!! :devil:

 

[Cigary43]

Xikar Exodus Soft Flame...love this lighter as it works like a single flame torch and is wind resistant w/lifetime warranty. When the wind is too much I carry a Ronson.

 

[PLUSH]

I have everything except a soft flame as 99% of my smoking is outside. I have single, double, triple, and even a 5 jet flame thrower that looks like a light-saber. My most dependable one is my Xikar 2 torch.

 

[PLUSH]

Xikar Exodus Soft Flame...love this lighter as it works like a single flame torch and is wind resistant w/lifetime warranty. When the wind is too much I carry a Ronson.

I had one of these but I could never get it to work too well outside (wind resistant my ass :blush . I sent it back.

 

[LiLo]

Always a soft flame. I never torch my cigars. Nice low heat flame is the best. The exodus soft flame with the torch ignition is nice because you get the benefit of a soft flame and the benefit of it being wind proof (to some degree)

 

[Slidzero]

The best lighter I have ever owned is the ST Dupont MaxiJet. Its a little expensive for a lighter but luckily I was gifted it. The torch isn't too powerful and hot and the fuel lasts forever. I guess the French are good for something...

 

[Slidzero]

I have found that I like a single torch, do I own any...nope :hanghead:. I usually use a Bic unless I'm with someone who has a butane. Still on the hunt for a Ronson, but it seems no one in the area has any...will probably have to resort to the internet :dunno:. I also haven't fully decided on if I want to get a butane insert for my Zippo...oh how I miss my Zippo :crytears:.

Dan

I say go for the insert. Its only like $10 and they are pretty realible in my experience. I have had mine for almost 2 years with no problems.

 

[stephen_hannibal]

Xikar Exodus Soft Flame...love this lighter as it works like a single flame torch and is wind resistant w/lifetime warranty. When the wind is too much I carry a Ronson.

I love this Lighter! It's this or this guy.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

Move over, Cowboy. I can POLL with the best of them. :ccool:

LOL Nice work!!!

 

[derfatdutchman]

I use a single flame torch 99% of the time, the rest of the time I'll either use a soft flame lighter or wood matches.

 

[mwlabel]

Single torch or soft flame. Depends on the wind, and which one is easier to find lol

 

[iCraig]

Ohhhhh, my wife would love that second one!! :devil:

:laugh: Don't knock it too much, holds plenty of gas and has been reliable. Plus it was on sale at my B&M for 50% off. :smokingbo

 

[dpricenator]

I will use any type of flame, but prefer a torch. I have several single, several double and a couple big triple torches. For large RG smokes the triple torch is awesome. Not sure who said they get hot enough to change the flavor, but I disagree. The reason I say that is that if used properly a torch’s flame should never touch the foot of the cigar. The heat from the torch will toast the foot from an inch away. Once the foot has a nice dark char, you can move it a bit closer, to get it burning. I’ll stop and blow on the cherry to make sure it is evenly lit. Very rarely do I draw on my cigar during the lighting process. The foot is a nice glow before I ever put my lips on it. Of course if you stick a 2500 degree flame up against the tobacco I could see how that might change something.

 

[hdroadglide]

recently got the three flame xikar that aims the two outside towards the middle. it is a GREAT lighter.

 

[eric_f]

Ronson JetLite with a patient toasting works for me. The lighter does get a bit warm though :grin:

 

[Perseus459]

Most of the time I use a single torch. For big rg like Nub, King Havano I use a triple torch.

 

[MOBIG]

My Blazer has not fail me yet love it :thumbsup:

 

[Thegreekone]

LOL Nice work!!!

*bows to the master* Thanks, Mike! Just doing my best to follow your lead.

 

[danthebugman]

I use a zplus in an Aube Embers faux-Zippo case.

I like that I finally have a use for the faux-zip, but the zplus inserts are kind of shitty. This insert I have now, doesn't work right and I got it 2 weekends ago...

I say go for the insert. Its only like $10 and they are pretty realible in my experience. I have had mine for almost 2 years with no problems.

This is why I haven't pulled the trigger yet, they seem pretty inconsistent :dunno:.

Dan

 

[boomerd35]

I won a free Colibri triple flame this year (from the new line), and I'm surprised it's working top notch after several months of near daily use. And I don't know why, but it seems to light a cigar faster than my other triple flame lighters.