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sd_smoker · 08-06-2009, 07:55 AM

Over the last 10 years I've owned a Prometheus and a couple Colibris. Not one of them has lasted more than a year. Much less in some cases.

On the other hand, over the same period I've had several of these, either from Ebay or a local liquor store, that have lasted well beyond a year. Even if they only lasted a couple months I wouldn't be put out to have to buy one a few times a year for $6 a pop.

Whatever the case, seems to be quite a racket those "high-end" lighter companies have going. What gives?

Harleyrider · 08-06-2009, 08:53 AM

Colibris have ALWAYS sucked, at least the ones with electronic ignitions. That's based on my experience and what I have heard/read from others. I have heard that Prometheus used to be good but have lost their quality in recent years.

If you want to get a "high end" lighter that won't disappoint and that will last, try a Dupont X-tend. JMO, YMMV.

MountChuck · 08-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harleyrider

Colibris have ALWAYS sucked, at least the ones with electronic ignitions. That's based on my experience and what I have heard/read from others. I have heard that Prometheus used to be good but have lost their quality in recent years.

That sums up my experience as well. We stopped carrying Colibri 2 years ago at the shop I used to work at because they kept breaking so often. I have pretty good luck with Xikar lighters, and they've got a better warranty too. And after about 9 months of use I have no problems with my Z-plus insert.

sd_smoker · 08-07-2009, 07:00 AM

Just ordered a Z-plus insert off ebay for $13 shipped. I've heard good things, so we'll see how it does...

08-07-2009, 07:44 AM

Carry a can of gas in your bag. The flame lasts a few minutes at most.

Mustard · 08-07-2009, 09:29 AM

The only lighter that had lasted more than a year with me is the Blazer PB207. The colibris and prometheus are POS'.

08-06-2009, 07:55 AM	#1
sd_smoker Club Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 4,336	Is it just me? Over the last 10 years I've owned a Prometheus and a couple Colibris. Not one of them has lasted more than a year. Much less in some cases. On the other hand, over the same period I've had several of these, either from Ebay or a local liquor store, that have lasted well beyond a year. Even if they only lasted a couple months I wouldn't be put out to have to buy one a few times a year for $6 a pop. Whatever the case, seems to be quite a racket those "high-end" lighter companies have going. What gives? __________________ "Personal charisma is a force that undermines institutions as often as it sustains them. Political institutions need the more reliable buttresses of tradition and duty. Mass emotionalism and celebrity-worship are hostile to any constitutional system."

08-06-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	Colibris have ALWAYS sucked, at least the ones with electronic ignitions. That's based on my experience and what I have heard/read from others. I have heard that Prometheus used to be good but have lost their quality in recent years. If you want to get a "high end" lighter that won't disappoint and that will last, try a Dupont X-tend. JMO, YMMV. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

08-07-2009, 07:00 AM	#4
sd_smoker Club Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 4,336	Just ordered a Z-plus insert off ebay for $13 shipped. I've heard good things, so we'll see how it does... __________________ "Personal charisma is a force that undermines institutions as often as it sustains them. Political institutions need the more reliable buttresses of tradition and duty. Mass emotionalism and celebrity-worship are hostile to any constitutional system."

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08-07-2009, 07:44 AM	#5
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Carry a can of gas in your bag. The flame lasts a few minutes at most.

08-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
Mustard Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 920	The only lighter that had lasted more than a year with me is the Blazer PB207. The colibris and prometheus are POS'.