Cigar lighter(like the ones sold on ccom) v. cheap plastic lighters(like the ones sold at a gas stat

Matt Marvel

What are the pros of using a cigar lighter, aside from wind resistance? Do you get a better light from a cigar lighter?

brc81

Ronson JetLite $3 at Wal-Mart. 'nuff said.

phobicsquirrel

I guess it depends on the person. I love my duel ixar but the free ccom lighter I got from a 1 day deal works great too. I have tried regular lighters and just prefer the torch lighters. now I do think you can get overboard such as duel and tri, and even quad flames but they are soooo cool... lol

phobicsquirrel

brc81:

Ronson JetLite $3 at Wal-Mart. 'nuff said.

You do realize you gave 3 more dollars to that evil empire....

brc81

phobicsquirrel:

brc81:

Ronson JetLite $3 at Wal-Mart. 'nuff said.

You do realize you gave 3 more dollars to that evil empire....

If I could get them elsewhere I would, but I've never found them anywhere but Wal-Mart. I hate that place too. I guess I could get them online but they are $6 from the Ronson page plus shipping last I checked, and that just won't work for me.

Matt Marvel

Thanks for the advice. I might see if I can find a Ronson. That's a price I don't mind paying at all.

Vidarien

I got my xikar executive for a deal, 17 bucks. And...i dont regret it because all xikar products have a lifetime guarantee, so unless i lose it, it should be the last lighter i ever buy.

kuzi16

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brc81

I have family that works in one of their distribution centers. She seems to like it and does okay. I dislike them primarily because it typically takes 30-45mins to get through the checkout lines no matter what time of day you go in there.

3 Stripes

I picked up an executive from cigar.com with one of my purchases. It is a really nice lighter, the only thing I will look for next time I get one is a window to see how much is left in it.

phobicsquirrel

lol, I love bullsh*t! great show. My main issue with walmart is how they treat their employee's. Yeah it's retail but they go way too overboard. Maybe it's more of a local problem or how some stores work but overall it's quite pathetic. Also here in Oregon several county's have petitioned to ban them from building a store do to a couple of reasons, one loss of small business's and also because of the drop in let's say "people" shopping there. Most of the places that a walmart is in portland here, they are in low income areas where once it was somewhat nice but now has become very trash ridden and very un-kept. I also have an issue with most retail chains due to how they treat their employees. Only a few in my area I will actually do business at. Though it could be just a local thing..

Krieg

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burchams

Hey Matt - Here's my take on the subject. Using a Bic style lighter requires you to suck in the flame in order to light the cigar which introduces too much heat down the stick thus effecting flavor. The torch lights the cigar without bringing the heat down the stick and therefore leaving you with the tastes that were intended. Plus they are cool to play with!

 

Matt Marvel

burchams:

Hey Matt - Here's my take on the subject. Using a Bic style lighter requires you to suck in the flame in order to light the cigar which introduces too much heat down the stick thus effecting flavor. The torch lights the cigar without bringing the heat down the stick and therefore leaving you with the tastes that were intended. Plus they are cool to play with!

 

That's the problem I've been having with your basic plastic lighter. It also seems that with a torch lighter, the flame is more steady, which makes things easier. I guess the best way for me to find out is to try it.

bacon.jay

burchams

No. That makes sense to me. I forgot about those antiquated things called matches. And perhaps the flame from the torch is hot enough to cook off any possible impurities?

kuzi16

burchams:

.... Plus they are cool to play with!

YES!!

plaidbanana1

Iv'e been using my xikar for about 6 months. Havn't had any problems and it works great.