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TJtorpedo 03-25-2012 05:57 PM

Re: Lighter or matches?
 
I'll use whatever is handy at the time, although I do have a favorite soft-flame Xikar lighter.

If I'm using matches, I usually let it burn for a second or two before putting it to the cigar. It might be just me, but I like to wait until the sulfur smell is burned away first.

hammondc 03-25-2012 05:59 PM

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whatever flame is most convenient at the time.

Costa 03-25-2012 06:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by markem (Post 1599759)

Is that real? If so, where does one get one of those?

Digs 03-25-2012 06:28 PM

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I tried matches but to much like work, heck you could go thur a 1/2 box till its lit right.

longknocker 03-25-2012 06:32 PM

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Lighter Only, Here!:tu

emopunker2004 03-25-2012 06:36 PM

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single flame torch or soft flame

RichieBklyn 03-25-2012 07:30 PM

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Great posts guys, it would be nice if some people could say more about taste differences, before I invest in a good torch, getting a good light and burn after going thru about 3 or 4 matches...

oooo35980 03-25-2012 07:40 PM

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You can get the big matches for lighting your grill at the grocery or hardware store usually.

bobarian 03-25-2012 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RichieBklyn (Post 1599932)
Great posts guys, it would be nice if some people could say more about taste differences, before I invest in a good torch, getting a good light and burn after going thru about 3 or 4 matches...

I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference. :2

These run about $2 each delivered if you buy 3. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

emopunker2004 03-25-2012 09:08 PM

Re: Lighter or matches?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1599956)
I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference. :2

These run about $2 each delivered if you buy 3. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

If you don't mind something a little bigger these also are cheap and work great. And they seem to run forever on a fill.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...e-lighter-1320

RichieBklyn 03-25-2012 09:44 PM

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Thanks alot Bob and Emo!

pnoon 03-25-2012 10:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1599956)
I have smoked several thousand cigars and notice no difference in taste using all methods of lighting. I use a single flame torch as it is most efficient. Much like cigars its all a matter of personal preference. :2

Bob is wise. And while I have not smoked nearly the number of cigars he has, I have smoked enough that I notice no difference in taste and use a torch as my preference but will use anything as the need dictates.

Pseudosacred 03-25-2012 10:02 PM

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I've always read that Bic lighters cause a bad taste?

INT 03-25-2012 10:09 PM

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Matches whenever possible

awsmith4 03-25-2012 10:11 PM

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I have one lighter that the ignition is broken so sometimes I light the flame off a match

I use my torches unless I have to use a soft flame or a match because they're my only option. I have never noticed a taste difference before but the ease of the lighter wins for me.

bobarian 03-25-2012 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred (Post 1600012)
I've always read that Bic lighters cause a bad taste?

Nope. The butane used in Bic or other disposable lighters is both colorless and odorless. :tu

emopunker2004 03-25-2012 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1600032)
Nope. The butane used in Bic or other disposable lighters is both colorless and odorless. :tu

+1. zippos on the other hand are not. but you can buy a butane soft flame insert for zippo lighters

Pseudosacred 03-25-2012 10:16 PM

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Alright, cool. I was told to avoid Bics because of the "harsh smell". I used a Zippo to light my pipe one time and...it tasted terrible. Wasted a bowl of Squadron Leader :td

Ashcan Bill 03-25-2012 10:29 PM

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Soft flame, torch, match, tinderbox, hot manifold, whatever it takes.

Bob and Peter have the right of it.

emopunker2004 03-25-2012 10:30 PM

Re: Lighter or matches?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred (Post 1600039)
Alright, cool. I was told to avoid Bics because of the "harsh smell". I used a Zippo to light my pipe one time and...it tasted terrible. Wasted a bowl of Squadron Leader :td

Check this out then http://wannalight.com/kgm-vector-but...er-insert.html
I have the non pipe version and it works great


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