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Went Xikar crazy at the SWAM Armed Forces Smokeout

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So while having a great time this past Friday at the Armed forces Smoke-out in the back of O'Tooles Honolulu I decided it was time to upgrade. and i went stir crazy! I purchased all these Xikar products because they have a lifetime warranty and they were 25% off thanks to MarkSWAM and Fia our resident island guys on the forum. Here they are!

The first thing i purchased was the Xikar EX in Brushed Silver. I've heard so many brothers say that this bad boy was the best Soft-flame around and i couldn't be happier! I love this thing its my go to now and i couldn't imagine using anything else on those calm nights in the beer garden.


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But while enjoying my Alec Bradley pre-release i thought what about those windy nights at the beach when my soft flame just wont cut it. So i jumped on the reccomendation of Mark and Jon and picked up the Xikar Element in Chrome. the dual torch monster with a fuel window was perfect for our day at Hanauma bay yesterday with some Room 101 Camachos (Thanks to Orangedog).


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Then I said what the heck ive already gone this far hows about a cutter as well! So i picked up this sharp as steel Xikar Xi2 Malachite Green cutter. and again i couldn't be happier.


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Finally right before we were about to leave because our Chinatown parking was gonna expire, They did a raffle and i won an HC Xikar hat! which i wear in place of my BOTL hat on occasion. But my buddy Tony won an Xi1 black cutter during the raffle and it made its way into my hands for safe keeping with its Xikar brothers.


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I cant explain what a great time i had and I cant wait for the next event to come around! I will be on Terminal Separations leave in July which all ill be doing is burning away on some stogies! Thanks SWAM for a great night!
 

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The EX is probably my fav lighter in the Xikar line. Will be taking one with me to the mainland on my vacation. Hoping you are enjoying yours!

PS did you register your lighters and cutter so you can get the free leather cases?
 
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