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smu · 11-24-2007, 09:24 AM

Hello all,
I have been herfing for a little over a year now and bought a Colibri Quantum lighter when I started. I am having the same problems that seem to be endemic to almost all Colibris: negative ignition. There are few things quite as embarrassing as going to a herf and having to borrow a lighter because yours refuses to cooperate. I can blow out the burner area with compressed air and it fixes the problems for a couple of weeks but the lighter recidivates; sometimes the compressed air trick doesn't seem to work and the lighter acts like a small child: working when IT wants to work.
I would like to buy a lighter (preferably a dual flame) that is dependable and is less than $200. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

Eagle · 11-24-2007, 09:33 AM

Hello smu and welcome to CW. I have had a shit load of cheap lighters and never had any luck with them. I cant afford a $200 or more lighter so I just use a BIC and it works just fine.

smu · 11-24-2007, 09:38 AM

When the Colibri fails, I either have to borrow someone else's lighter or bust out the $0.99 BIC. It's sad that BIC can make a more reliable product than Colibri!

TommyBB · 11-24-2007, 09:47 AM

I have a number of lighters of varying quality. None work.
I have an old Blazer knock-off that I bought ten years ago, maybe nine years ago for $3.00.

The entire lighter assembly comes off of the tank. The button broke off last month, and I wasn't able to find it. So now I light it without the little button. My little soft flame cheapo is that lighter at herfs that everyone else borrows.

tchapchap · 11-24-2007, 09:48 AM

to CW smu!

Use the CW search feature narrowed to 'lighter' and 'The Cedar Room' (our place for discussion on accessories). I got 510 matches back. You'll find lots of good info there!

CSMAnderson · 11-24-2007, 09:53 AM

I just bought an Xikar lighter and it's been great so far. I got the Executive model for $19.99 at CI. I've had it about two months now and not a problem. I've given up on Colibris. Oh yeah, Welcome to CW.

smu · 11-24-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tchapchap

to CW smu!

Use the CW search feature narrowed to 'lighter' and 'The Cedar Room' (our place for discussion on accessories). I got 510 matches back. You'll find lots of good info there!

Cheers! I did a search on all forums for "lighter" and it only came back with 30 or so hits. I will take a look in the Cedar Room.

Thanks to all who gave me advice!

TommyBB · 11-24-2007, 10:55 AM

And you'll find this thread in the Cedar Room.

It's moving now, everyone buckle in. Keep your hands and feet inside the thread.

vudu9 · 11-24-2007, 11:29 AM

Welcome, now, go buy a Dupont Xtend!

tandblov · 11-24-2007, 11:43 AM

ST Dupont Gatsby or a Bugati....I have the bugati.

Im looking at the IM Corona Ole' Boy or Double Corona. They both look sweet...

11-24-2007, 09:24 AM	#1
smu Starting Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 29	Lighter recommendations? Hello all, I have been herfing for a little over a year now and bought a Colibri Quantum lighter when I started. I am having the same problems that seem to be endemic to almost all Colibris: negative ignition. There are few things quite as embarrassing as going to a herf and having to borrow a lighter because yours refuses to cooperate. I can blow out the burner area with compressed air and it fixes the problems for a couple of weeks but the lighter recidivates; sometimes the compressed air trick doesn't seem to work and the lighter acts like a small child: working when IT wants to work. I would like to buy a lighter (preferably a dual flame) that is dependable and is less than $200. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

11-24-2007, 09:47 AM	#4
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,659	I have a number of lighters of varying quality. None work. I have an old Blazer knock-off that I bought ten years ago, maybe nine years ago for $3.00. The entire lighter assembly comes off of the tank. The button broke off last month, and I wasn't able to find it. So now I light it without the little button. My little soft flame cheapo is that lighter at herfs that everyone else borrows. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

11-24-2007, 09:48 AM	#5
tchapchap Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Right here Posts: 4,283	to CW smu! Use the CW search feature narrowed to 'lighter' and 'The Cedar Room' (our place for discussion on accessories). I got 510 matches back. You'll find lots of good info there! __________________ My Albums (___\|CW\|_______))))~~~~ *(unauthorized use of signature prohibited )*

11-24-2007, 10:55 AM	#8
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,659	And you'll find this thread in the Cedar Room. It's moving now, everyone buckle in. Keep your hands and feet inside the thread. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

11-24-2007, 11:43 AM	#10
tandblov Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sweating in my underwear at Headquarters Posts: 1,437	ST Dupont Gatsby or a Bugati....I have the bugati. Im looking at the IM Corona Ole' Boy or Double Corona. They both look sweet... __________________ "Don't be a friggin bonehead" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSg4mhlm6Hg

11-24-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
Eagle Club Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hope Mills NC Posts: 1,607	Hello smu and welcome to CW. I have had a shit load of cheap lighters and never had any luck with them. I cant afford a $200 or more lighter so I just use a BIC and it works just fine.

11-24-2007, 09:38 AM	#3
smu Starting Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 29	When the Colibri fails, I either have to borrow someone else's lighter or bust out the $0.99 BIC. It's sad that BIC can make a more reliable product than Colibri!

11-24-2007, 09:53 AM	#6
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,351	I just bought an Xikar lighter and it's been great so far. I got the Executive model for $19.99 at CI. I've had it about two months now and not a problem. I've given up on Colibris. Oh yeah, Welcome to CW.

11-24-2007, 11:29 AM	#9
vudu9 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ReNo Nevada Posts: 739	Welcome, now, go buy a Dupont Xtend!