Looking for a a great Cigar Lighter

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sophicles

Young Chimp
The best cigar lighter I ever used was the Vector Gear lighter. It was a torch lighter that used the "LEAN BURN" system and really wasn't like other torch lighters as it didn't produce a thin bright blue visible flame, but more of a thick column of heat where the flame was nearly invisible.

I recently bought a colibri quantum lighter because it seemed to use similar technology, but the flame, while very hot, wasn't tall so you'd have to hold the cigar very close to nozzle and the heat would end up burning your finger before lighting the cigar.

I can't find the Gear lighter anymore since it was discontinued so I'm looking for some alternatives that are similar.

Thanks. :cb
 
I'm not really sure of any other similar lighters, but I have the Vector Thundra which is awesome, and a no name triple torch which works equally well. Also, a lot of folks here like the Blazers
 
I have a Xikar Exodus. I have an extra one I picked up if you are interested pm me.
 
Vector tir pump is outrageous

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SHOE said:
Nothing but the Blazer this for me...
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Is this the Blazer you're refering to? Never heard of these before now. The darn thing looks like a grenade...lol... I love it. Was looking for something a bit more "sophisticated" but this thing looks too cool.

So let me ask the newbie question: Why is this the preferred lighter by many on the forum?

I think I might pick this thing up. :w
 
Gov said:
I have a Xikar Exodus. I have an extra one I picked up if you are interested pm me.
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Gov, thanks for the offer. I looked at the Exodus and it's a great style. A little more of the sophistication I'm looking for. Like it a lot. If I don't go for the Blazer I'll drop you a PM.
 
SHOE said:
Nothing but the Blazer this for me...
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One great thing about Blazer's the fact that it's got a Zippo insert which comes in real handy since I'm a Zippo trickster. Though I've not only got that one. I'm a lighter collector. Especially Zippo.
 
Sophicles,

As you can see there are a boatload of choices out there. I have just about all the ones that were mentioned up there and I would re-iterate their recommendations.

If you find yourself smoking fat cigars, then you will want at least a double torch if not a triple torch. Of course as you smoke, you may need to touch up the cigar a bit to keep it burning even. This is where a single torch works best.

I find myself using my Blazer triple torch to light the cigars and then I carry my Z-plus insert in my Zippo for a touch up. The Z-plus has been my least troublesome lighter and I highly recommend that everyone carries one of these things. Its not a clunker in your pocket and if you find yourself sparking something up away from your home base it will do the job just fine.

Lastly, always go with the 5x refined fuel as it will help minimize problems.


Best wishes,
-EB
 
It's been brought up many times in other threads, but since it's not in this one, I'll step up: S.T. Dupont Xtend.

*Clean, sophisticated look that's easy on the eyes. I get compliments on it all the time, esp. from the ladies. Its fairly unique lighting bar means that anyone borrowing it to light their cigarette is going to ask questions and/or be thoroughly enamored of it. Has proven to be a conversation-starter in all the best ways :tu

*Fits well into your pants pocket - good for having with you while out walking/talking/smoking. Also tucks away nicely into any open spot you have in your travel humis like Otterboxes, thanks to its slim profile.

*Single-flame + large reservoir = fewer refills than a double or triple flame torche. Gets the job done with the least amount of fuel.

*Least expensive among the S.T. Dupont lines. It's more expensive than any of the other suggestions here, but if you're not prone to losing lighters, you'll have it for ages.

*Nearly three years of use, and mine continues to function perfectly without any problems. Comes with a great warranty.
 
Agan, the BLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!

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sophicles said:
Thanks for the lighter offers, you guys on this board are generous to us newbies... very cool. I think I may pick up the Blazer though.
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You won't be sorry. I picked one up shortly after entering the cigar world and have been entirely satisfied with it.
 
muziq said:
It's been brought up many times in other threads, but since it's not in this one, I'll step up: S.T. Dupont Xtend.

*Clean, sophisticated look that's easy on the eyes. I get compliments on it all the time, esp. from the ladies. Its fairly unique lighting bar means that anyone borrowing it to light their cigarette is going to ask questions and/or be thoroughly enamored of it. Has proven to be a conversation-starter in all the best ways :tu

*Fits well into your pants pocket - good for having with you while out walking/talking/smoking. Also tucks away nicely into any open spot you have in your travel humis like Otterboxes, thanks to its slim profile.

*Single-flame + large reservoir = fewer refills than a double or triple flame torche. Gets the job done with the least amount of fuel.

*Least expensive among the S.T. Dupont lines. It's more expensive than any of the other suggestions here, but if you're not prone to losing lighters, you'll have it for ages.

*Nearly three years of use, and mine continues to function perfectly without any problems. Comes with a great warranty.
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Listen to the man.
 
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