Lighter

Joined Apr 2005
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Machias Maine
Need a cigar lighter. What should I get? Single flame triple flame ? Ideas?

Travis
 
I use a z plus insert for my zippo. It is a single torch. Costs about 12 bucks and I love the thing. Works every time. The only downside is that the fuel tank is small, but I think most small lighters have this problem. If you are interested, just go a google search for z plus and you will find it.

As for the number of flames, I say go with one. It gets the job done, and if you have more than one, it is a lot easier to scorch the heck out of your cigar.
 
I like my Z-Plus. The fuel capacity is kinda small, but its bigger compared to others I've used.

As for flames, I much prefer a single flame. It may take longer initially, but for touch-ups, it cant be beat. I do have a small table lighter now thats kind of like a mini creme brulee torch that I use most of the time to light up, but the Z-plus gets used for all other things.

Stay away from Colibris. I don't want to start another Colibri bashing thread, but many, many people have had performance issues using them.

Only use triple refined and up butane. I use Vector which is quintuple refined. Lava is quintuple refined as well. I dislike Colibri fuel even though its triple refined. I don't believe it actually is first of all, and second, it rediculously expensive for the amount you get.
 
My favorite lighter is teh Dupont Extend.
Always works - never let me down.
I use mine daily.
Not cheap - but always works.
 
I've got a Colibri triple flame Quantum...although I like the style it's not as reliable as I would like. I'm thinking about getting a different one...possibly a Xikar.
 
I use a simple $12 Ronson single torch, about four months old and never had a problem, I originally bought it as a stopgap until I decided on a higher end lighter but if this Ronson keeps going then that company will have my business for a while.
 
I love my Vector twin flame. Does a great job lighting quickly and has a big enough tank that I'm not constantly refilling it. It also has a very usable punch on the bottom.
 
i've had a prometheus single flame for over a year...still works very well. There was 1 night where it took a swim in my hot tub, that was about 6 months ago. After it had dried out the next day it was back to normal.
 
I also have (3) :

Colibri Quantum Jet

I keep a Xikar Multi tool attached to it.
It's kind of my work horse lighter - I am not a big Colibri fan, but this one style has proven itself to me.
I have one that must be 3 or 4 years old.
It needs to be kept clean (blow the jets out with my air compressor)

still the extend rocks!
 
CastleCrest said:
My favorite lighter is teh Dupont Extend.
Always works - never let me down.
I use mine daily.
Not cheap - but always works.

I paid a bunch for an X-tend myself and have to say I was let down. The top door often jammed and thus the unit would not light. I was unable to get Dupont to repair the unit because they said the store that had sold it to me was no longer an authorized retailer.

I currently use a zippo with a Z-Plus and an very happy with it. The fact that you can buy 1 zippo and 10 z-plus inserts for the price of an X-tend also makes it an attractive option.
 
I am with Castle Crest on this. The Extend is amazing, but the quantum jet is a great economical lighter that never lets you down. I also think Xikar is a great option since they stand behind their product as most lighters are plagued by problems.
 
Motion123 said:
I was unable to get Dupont to repair the unit because they said the store that had sold it to me was no longer an authorized retailer.

Motion - I'll see I might be able to help you out!
Let me ask my friend - or maybe I can send it back for you?
 
I use two lighters. A Z-plus insert. I love it.

And the other one for non-windy places

iminaquagmire said:
Stay away from Colibris. I don't want to start another Colibri bashing thread, but many, many people have had performance issues using them.

My favorite actually is a Colibri and it's great. :thumbsup: It's one of those side roller bar flint lighters. I've never had a problem with it. It's nothing like the torch lighters. It's similar to these guys:

http://www.colibri.com/Catalogs/CCatalog3.cfm?StylePrefix=FTR26100 It was a gift from Jeff (thanks again, Jeff.)
 
iminaquagmire said:
Only use triple refined and up butane. I use Vector which is quintuple refined.
quagmire made an excellent point. I also use Vector. The quality of your fuel is VERY important.
 
CastleCrest said:
Motion123 said:
I was unable to get Dupont to repair the unit because they said the store that had sold it to me was no longer an authorized retailer.

Motion - I'll see I might be able to help you out!
Let me ask my friend - or maybe I can send it back for you?

It's in a box somewhere. I'll see if I can dig it up.
 
What Brenda and Quag said. There can not be enough said about high quality fuel. Nothing but Vector for my Vector...loo
 
i use colibri fule. never had a problem with it. triple refined as well.
 
Colibri fuel for my Xikar and Z-Plus lighters. I can't find anyone in my area that carries Vector.