OZCUBAN Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi All Just an out there question I was wondering what are peoples preferences with lighters were I seem to have the kiss of death with lighters,Cheap expensive makes no difference they all f*#k up .( oh and yes i am careful with them) Any input would be most appreciative Cheers Oz Cuban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I've been using a Blazer torch for 10 years. Although being 'windproof' is questionable, it still does the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Blazer PB-207. The first one lasted me a decade. The second one is a year old now. Love it. Great capacity. Excellent flame structure. Rugged, robust, and in the clear body, easy to gauge fuel level. For $30-ish bucks US, one of the best values in cigardom. Granted, it ain't no ST DuPont, but if you're the kind who puts his money into storage and sticks, the Blazer can't be bear on a dollar basis. Wilkey H2000 is right on about the wind resistance. These are fairly sensitive to wind unlike the platinum wire lighters which are close to being truly windproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audilicious Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sailor Jerry "zippo" type with the Z-Plus insert. These hold the insert the right way, where real Zippo brand lighters are loose/sloppy and the insert slides out too easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks guys i will certainly look into them cheers oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Bought a Lotus L18 lighter when I started smoking cigars. Quite sturdy good weight to it and has been reliable. No issues with wind etc, great little lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Love Blazers. For an upmarket lighter I enjoy the Havana Series from Xikar. Lifetime guarantee helps. For a table lighter the Vector 3 burner is without peer. We retired our last one this week. We estimated it lit 5000 cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetchris Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have an Xikar that I like, and I use Ronson torches (can be had for about 3 dollars at Wal-Mart in the states) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuma Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Siglo Slide Cap... relatively cheap, good looking and bloody reliable... unfortunately no longer available in Oz... (Prez, if you have any left... please let me know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Blazzer insert for the zippo lighters cheap and lasts for years great value for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Blazer PB-207. The first one lasted me a decade. The second one is a year old now.Love it. Great capacity. Excellent flame structure. Rugged, robust, and in the clear body, easy to gauge fuel level. For $30-ish bucks US, one of the best values in cigardom. Granted, it ain't no ST DuPont, but if you're the kind who puts his money into storage and sticks, the Blazer can't be bear on a dollar basis. Wilkey H2000 is right on about the wind resistance. These are fairly sensitive to wind unlike the platinum wire lighters which are close to being truly windproof. Another vote for the Blazer PB-207. Best all around cigar lighter I've ever used, period!Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRV Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Siglo Slide Cap... relatively cheap, good looking and bloody reliable... unfortunately no longer available in Oz... (Prez, if you have any left... please let me know) I have one of these but it is branded differently - Pierre Cardin - but identical methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanablue Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Siglo - affordable and does the job. Never a drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Love Blazers. For an upmarket lighter I enjoy the Havana Series from Xikar. Lifetime guarantee helps. For a table lighter the Vector 3 burner is without peer. We retired our last one this week. We estimated it lit 5000 cigars. This is indeed a sad day, I think it deserves a ceremony of some kind. Perhaps it should stand on a plinth in the entrance with a suitable inscription. Something like. Just like an old friend, it was here one day and then Poof , it was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Love Blazers. For an upmarket lighter I enjoy the Havana Series from Xikar. Lifetime guarantee helps. For a table lighter the Vector 3 burner is without peer. We retired our last one this week. We estimated it lit 5000 cigars. Another vote for the Blazer PB-207 and the Vector Tundra (table lighter) After meeting up in Vegas with Rob, I've been using the Buggati over my X-tend though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceChant Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I got Xikar Executive for cigars and IM Corona Pipemaster for you can get the idea. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sounddust Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Blazer table torch(a legend) and a Dupont Jet(never gets too hot to handle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefallguy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I use a Blazer Venture and have ordered another from Mark(cigarmony.com) as a spare. I like the idea of that zippo thing. I also use a nice lighter that I picked up at Bed Bath and Beyond. It's disguised as a creme brulee torch with four ashtrays and for $19.99 you can't beat it. Not something you'd take to a wedding, but works great out on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerem Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I got a XIKAR EXII Havana Collection Windproof Lighters, I like it (lifetime warranty on all XIKAR products). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have never used the Blazers. I have a Lotus L230 lighter that my wife bought me a few years back that has preformed. It is pretty beat up but works perfectly. I also have a Porsche lighter than, again, my wife bought me and it has worked well when I use it. Otherwise I buy cheap Djeep throw away butane lighters at two bucks a pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laficion Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Matches guys, wooden Matches. Excellent for cigars. My 38 years old S.T. Dupont is good at home. She's too old to take out, I wouldn't want to lose her now at her age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm also a Blazer user -- both the PB-207 and the insert for Zippo lighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 PB-207 all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilroy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I use a Nibo 44 lighter. Its a little heavy... but it has a nice hole punch on the bottom of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSteelers Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi All Just an out there question I was wondering what are peoples preferences with lighters were I seem to have the kiss of death with lighters,Cheap expensive makes no difference they all f*#k up .( oh and yes i am careful with them) Any input would be most appreciative Cheers Oz Cuban First of all no matter what you use keep the turbo clean, blowing out the dust with a quick puff of air is usually enough. Second bleed all the air out of it every few refills(depress the fill valve til all air is let off, small screwdriver or pipe tool works great) Third when adjusting flame do it by small increments they are usually very touchy and over adjustment can be hard to readjust. Sometimes after a lighter has a bit of age I remove the governor from the adjustment knob*, requires you to take apart the lighter but they are mostly pretty simple. Taking out this little brass "Q" shaped washer will allow you to turn the lighter up higher. Once again only adjust in small increments. * GoSteelers will not be held responsible any damage resulting from tampering with lighter adjustments(loss of eyebrows. eyelashes, nosehair, Hair Club for Men, etc...) This would probably void any warranty involved with your lighter. Oh Yeah, I usually use matches, two at a time for best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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