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H311oLHD · 04-25-2006, 01:21 PM

Hey guys, i'm not too sure if this would be the best place to post this, but i'm looking for a butane lighter. I'm not 100% sure if I should go with Zippo or not. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a durable lighter that doesnt need very much maintenance. Also, I'm not looking to spend a fortune for a REALLY nice one, but a half decent $10-15(tops) would be pretty cool. In case Eagle Eyes Eric (Eric) is reading this topic..i'm not looking for anyone to give me theirs, I'm just looking for some info so i make a smart buy!) Thanks!!

PS: one would think on a campus with about 60% of the population beign smokers, u'd be able to find a box of matches once in awhile. God almighty!

Thanks All.

-AJ

Peterg · 04-25-2006, 01:29 PM

i can definately reccomend the Xikar Lighter. Its a little more than u were looking to spend (25 bucks) but well worth it IMO. Also, Xikar is an awesome company, and if pretty much anything goes wrong with it, they'll make good on it. There are people on here who have done everything from washing them to droping them on cement, and in the off chance it breaks, the company has been really great about replacements. I've been there with the cheapo butane lighters, and i'll never go back now that i have this.

SmoKerch · 04-25-2006, 01:30 PM

A Zippo is fine. The fuel won't foul your cigars.

Light the Zip, let it burn a few seconds, light your cigar.

FWIW, I use a Bic about 90% of the time.

Joebob · 04-25-2006, 01:46 PM

Avoid anything with the name "Colibri" on it. Run if you can, hide if you must, but don't go near a Colibri.

H311oLHD · 04-25-2006, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoKerch

A Zippo is fine. The fuel won't foul your cigars.

Light the Zip, let it burn a few seconds, light your cigar.

FWIW, I use a Bic about 90% of the time.

I have a bic i use, b/c no1 has matches and i havent gone to a bar recently...but it is so windy here that i cant keep the damn thing lit long enough to light my cigar..so i have to flick the lighter so many times it hurts my thumb! (i know i'm a sissy.)

SmoKerch · 04-25-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H311oLHD

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoKerch

A Zippo is fine. The fuel won't foul your cigars.

Light the Zip, let it burn a few seconds, light your cigar.

FWIW, I use a Bic about 90% of the time.

I have a bic i use, b/c no1 has matches and i havent gone to a bar recently...but it is so windy here that i cant keep the damn thing lit long enough to light my cigar..so i have to flick the lighter so many times it hurts my thumb! (i know i'm a sissy.)

1. Get out of the wind.

2. Light cigar.

3. Go back outside.

H311oLHD · 04-25-2006, 01:58 PM

lol yes, that would make sense...but the Staff of my dorm gets PISSED when we do that hahah. "IT STINKS THE PLACE UP!" We do it once in awhile tho.

Deriffe · 04-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Find a NIBO lighter either at your local shop or online. Great value and a good torch lighter.

Sancho Panza · 04-25-2006, 03:00 PM

last 2 times I've order HdM Excaliburs from JR, they've thrown in a FREE (have to pay $2 shipping) pretty damn good lighter

kwhubbard · 04-25-2006, 03:11 PM

Z-Plus insert in the Zippo of your choice, rotate among your collection, if you have one.

Seriously, my Z-plus insert works great in all conditions...

kwhubbard

04-25-2006, 01:21 PM	#1
H311oLHD Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 8,248	I'm looking for a lighter & need suggestions. Hey guys, i'm not too sure if this would be the best place to post this, but i'm looking for a butane lighter. I'm not 100% sure if I should go with Zippo or not. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a durable lighter that doesnt need very much maintenance. Also, I'm not looking to spend a fortune for a REALLY nice one, but a half decent $10-15(tops) would be pretty cool. In case Eagle Eyes Eric (Eric) is reading this topic..i'm not looking for anyone to give me theirs, I'm just looking for some info so i make a smart buy!) Thanks!! PS: one would think on a campus with about 60% of the population beign smokers, u'd be able to find a box of matches once in awhile. God almighty! Thanks All. -AJ

04-25-2006, 01:30 PM	#3
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	A Zippo is fine. The fuel won't foul your cigars. Light the Zip, let it burn a few seconds, light your cigar. FWIW, I use a Bic about 90% of the time. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

04-25-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
Joebob Club Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA Posts: 1,678	Avoid anything with the name "Colibri" on it. Run if you can, hide if you must, but don't go near a Colibri. __________________ So I got that goin' for me . . . which is nice.

04-25-2006, 02:16 PM	#8
Deriffe Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 8,683	Find a NIBO lighter either at your local shop or online. Great value and a good torch lighter. __________________ "This really sucks." http://www.myspace.com/deriffe01

04-25-2006, 03:00 PM	#9
Sancho Panza Floridays Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: La Habaña, Cuba Posts: 19,755	last 2 times I've order HdM Excaliburs from JR, they've thrown in a FREE (have to pay $2 shipping) pretty damn good lighter __________________ For every Southern boy fourteen years old, not once but whenever he wants it, there is the instant when it’s still not yet two o'clock on that July afternoon in 1863... William Faulkner, Intruder in the Dust 1948

04-25-2006, 01:29 PM	#2
Peterg Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Randolph, NJ Posts: 939	i can definately reccomend the Xikar Lighter. Its a little more than u were looking to spend (25 bucks) but well worth it IMO. Also, Xikar is an awesome company, and if pretty much anything goes wrong with it, they'll make good on it. There are people on here who have done everything from washing them to droping them on cement, and in the off chance it breaks, the company has been really great about replacements. I've been there with the cheapo butane lighters, and i'll never go back now that i have this.

04-25-2006, 01:58 PM	#7
H311oLHD Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 8,248	lol yes, that would make sense...but the Staff of my dorm gets PISSED when we do that hahah. "IT STINKS THE PLACE UP!" We do it once in awhile tho.

04-25-2006, 03:11 PM	#10
kwhubbard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sherwood Shores, TX..The Hill Posts: 387	Z-Plus insert in the Zippo of your choice, rotate among your collection, if you have one. Seriously, my Z-plus insert works great in all conditions... kwhubbard __________________ "Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway." Elbert Hubbard ~1890