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11-24-2007, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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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, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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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.
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11-24-2007, 09:38 AM | #3 |
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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!
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11-24-2007, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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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.
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11-24-2007, 09:48 AM | #5 |
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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! |
11-24-2007, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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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.
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11-24-2007, 10:51 AM | #7 | |
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Thanks to all who gave me advice! |
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11-24-2007, 10:55 AM | #8 |
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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.
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11-24-2007, 11:29 AM | #9 |
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Welcome, now, go buy a Dupont Xtend!
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11-24-2007, 11:43 AM | #10 |
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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... |