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redneck1 Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 10:37 AM EST
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Looking for opinions on good reasonably priced but good cigar lighters. Merchandise auction has so many I don't know which to bid on.
Thanks,
Mike
larrym Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 10:50 AM EST
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For reasonable prices, try the Techno line. Not pretty but functional. Of course, Prometheus and Colibri are two of the best and you may be able to pick one up at much less than retail on the site. Personally, I can't justify spending more than $10.00 on a lighter.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 12:00 PM EST
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RICKAMAVEN Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 12:03 PM EST
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buy the cheap throw away lighters that don't refill. fire is fire. just don't use any lighter that uses lighter fluid. cigar matches are cool for lighting a special cigar, especially in public.
Charlie Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 2:01 PM EST
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I have several Zippos and a Prometheus! I prefer to use old fashioned matches! The stick kind and I let the sulpher burn off and then light my cigar! With a handle like "redneck", I would think you would prefer matches also! Charlie
woodbutchr Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:13 PM EST
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#7 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:13 PM EST
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woodbutchr Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:13 PM EST
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woodbutchr Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:13 PM EST
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woodbutchr Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:17 PM EST
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Wow, now I know how Rick feels (my fingers don't work). Charlie does that mean that you assume by my handle that I rub two sticks together? I agree with Rickmaven that Bic or equal is best. I was a Zippo man for 30 plus years with cigs and have put them away. Steve (Hope I can type better in the future)
redneck1 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 3:51 PM EST
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Good one Char, I use 'Redneck' for my handle mostly to bid with. (Can see I will need to change it if I'm going to spend any time on these boards! lol!!) The reason of my interest in lighters is because I smoke mostly outside and the wind almost always blows here Kansas. Matches and Bic lighters just don't work that well and like Rick I won't use a Zippo because of the fuel.
Mike
mmay Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 4:17 PM EST
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Matches don't work in the Texas wind either. I have a couple of Bowman dual flame lighters I got on CBid that work well in the wind. Should be able to get these way under $10. The arrow flame always lights and stays lit, but burns a lot of butane.
Mr.Mean Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 4:26 PM EST
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Most of cheap lighters I have tried just do't last. i currently use a zippo i paid 25 bucks for that is going on 4 months. so far so good. And that is into a head wind. I smoke in the garage and the chicago winter winds are brutal. Spend a little, get more.
mtsheron Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 4:34 PM EST
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I have Colibri's, Prometheus', Solo's, and "el cheapo's". The best is basically all of them. If you get a refillable butane lighter..........please always use Vector fuel. It is the best hands down and does not clog the lighter's jets. I used Colibri fuel and it was the worst crap I ever used. I even think I have seen Vector fuel auctioned here at CB!
Cigaraggie Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 4:38 PM EST
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After watching the HBO series Band of Brothers (about WWII), I figured the old Zippo is just fine, lighter fluid and all. I find the Colibri to be crap. Most of my cheapo butane lighters end up in the garbage, and living in Texas, I can't find a match that stays lit. Of course a good fire in the backyard lights a cigar good too!
Mr.Mean Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 6:48 PM EST
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Amen to a good bonfire! Lava fuel rocks. Get it! Lava, rocks.... hahahahahaha I kill me.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Jan 2 2002, 11:29 PM EST
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mr redneck 1: we all saw he wizard of oz so we understand your problem with wind. send me your address and i'll fix you up with a lighter.
[email protected]
rookie139 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 12:27 AM EST
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1. Zippo lighter fluid will absolutely ruin a cigar 2. Torch lighters that burn butane are the way to go. 2. I use a Colibri ($30 retail cost) and generic butane and it works just fine...I just need to make sure I bleed it (empty it completely) every time before refilling it, so it won't gum up....Hope this helps
rookie139 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 12:27 AM EST
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I like the number #2...LOL
Slimboli Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 2:00 AM EST
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I got a Trifecta for Christmas ... hands down the best lighter I've ever used. It ues a lot of fuel, but it does have an extra large tank.

With it's triple jets, a cigar is lit in seconds ... and it looks good!
jcrimmins Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 3:02 AM EST
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Slim. What does horse racing have to do with lighters? A trifecta?
I've had many lighters. My favorite was a Prometheus. Unfortunately it just stopped working. I'm back to using an old Colibri and some cheapies.
Lava Fuel (quintuple refined) is the way to go. I could see a difference in the flame immediately when I changed from Colibri fuel to Lava.
cruiser Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 3:24 AM EST
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All this fancy schmanzy lighters are for the fish,I buy mostly 5pack Bic's for $ 1.65 that last at least for a half year.amen!
larrym Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 6:05 AM EST
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Or you can always do like Mongo in "Blazing Saddles" and just stick you head into the campfire. LOL.
redneck1 Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jan 3 2002, 9:43 AM EST
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Ok, You told me what I need to know. I want to thank everyone for their opinions on Earth, Wind and Fire!!

Mike
mtsheron Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Jan 4 2002, 4:12 AM EST
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Mike.......what it boils down to is what the individual likes best. Some like their fancy lighters that come with a price tag and those who like their BIC's. There are those who prefer matches. I use all of them. The main thing is that you get what does you best. Just remember.........when the wife ask how much that fancy lighter costed you tell her that it came with the cigars as a bonus. Trust me........it will save a marriage especially if your wife is money conscience. This hobby is like most, it can be expensive or moderate depending on your taste.
hegemonic Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Jan 4 2002, 7:26 AM EST
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I'd suggest you buy a few cheap torches. They are reliable, and when they crap out, you can toss them without having to deal with the BS of Colibri's "Customer Service" --which SUCKS by the way.

Out of the expensive lighters, nothing beats a Trifecta, but don't EVER drop it. The mechanisms inside are extremely fragile. (*which is why I suggest the cheap torches, they're durable and you can beat the **** out of them.)

As far as fuel goes, use ONLY Colibri for ALL your lighters. Vector SUCKS!! It has killed my Volcano lighter (which I loved) and has clogged up many of my other lighters. "Triple-refined" my ass! NEVER use Ronsol. You might as well use water. Ronsol sucks even worse than Vector.

Hope that helped.
cigarnut67 Offline
#27 Posted: Tue, Jan 8 2002, 5:21 AM EST
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I have all types of lightser and in my opinion the best light is going to your local store and buying kitchen matches.Keep it simple my friend.
pawnpusher Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Jan 10 2002, 12:33 PM EST
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For my money you can't beat the pioneer torch lighter ($4). I have one that has worked for over a year and has a huge tank that only requires me refilling it every couple of months. You can find them on auction sites and local gas stores - buy as many as you can. They rock!

Usual disclamer here.
Cigaraggie Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Jan 10 2002, 4:10 PM EST
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Yeah I guess if you pour the lighter fluid on the cigar.
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