The most reliable lighter

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Tripp

Though I still stand by my handful of Ronson's, my Zippo Blu is my go-to... I love it, and have never had an issue with it.

Interesting: Mine lights only 1/2 the time. Maybe I need to send it back to Zippo?

For the money I don't know how you can beat a Ronson. Mine have worked perfectly. Never had a chance to try the Blazer.

Table lighter is a Vector Tundra. Fantastic lighter.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

For the money I don't know how you can beat a Ronson. Mine have worked perfectly. Never had a chance to try the Blazer.

Table lighter is a Vector Tundra. Fantastic lighter.

I'm with Al! Always take 2-3 Ronsons when I play golf & Vector for the "Special Occasions"!

[icehog3]

My first PB-207 Blazer lasted 4 years before dying...and each fill lights a couple hundred cigars. I am on my second one now, and will always have one around.

Originally Posted by icehog3

My first PB-207 Blazer lasted 4 years before dying...and each fill lights a couple hundred cigars. I am on my second one now, and will always have one around.

I've had my PB-207 Blazer for 3 years, although not the fanciest appearance, it gets the job done and that's what it's all about. I can always count on it and I've never had to "click" it more then twice. Tom is spot on pertaining to the reservoir. It's a big one.

I also have a Blazer Chief II, which is just as reliable and very easy on the eyes, but a bit more than $50.00.

Xikar would be the best bet, plenty of styles $50.00 and under. Can't beat the lifetime warranty and the free leather case they send you when you register the lighter at their web site.

[eber]

Originally Posted by gr8stag

Xikar would be the best bet, plenty of styles $50.00 and under. Can't beat the lifetime warranty and the free leather case they send you when you register the lighter at their web site.

I have a Xikar plunge that a friend gave me for my B-Day, I use it daily, I have probably re-filled it ~5-6 times since the middle of March (it holds a TON of fuel)

[SmokeyJoe]

I am really enjoying my Blue Rhino... great lighter!

http://heartfeltindustries.com/prodd...asp?prod=BR013

NEW!!! Blue Rhino Lighter made especially for Golfers.

This New Lighter from Blue Rhino is designed with the Golfer in mind. It has two very unique features that can be used on the course.

The Blue Rhino Golf has a fold out Ball Mark Repair Tool and a Ball Mark that is magnetically attached to the nose of the lighter. The lighter itself is a strong triple flame blue torch lighter that is extremely windproof.

$22.95 right now... and offering a 10% discount.

[Silound]

I have a huge collection of lighters floating around.

Several expensive lighters like my ST Dupont, Davidoff, Montecristo (ST knockoff), and a couple Porsche Designs that I carry when I want to flash some style.

Several daily use lighters like my PB-207, my Colibri Reload (absolutely love this lighter, a year and a half, never had a problem with it), two random Xikars (have no idea where they even came from), and a beat up old Porsche PD4 that has seen better days. All of which are day to day use lighters that I pick up and carry around.

Then I have dozens of Ronson's scattered around me. Couple in my truck, tackle boxes, desk, by my keys, couple at work, one right now that I'm modifying on my porch, and a ton of new ones I have stashed somewhere that I can't find....



I'd say get yourself a dozen Ronson's to start with, then maybe graduate into a Blazer or Xikar, then something nicer. Unless you spend a lot of time in company that you really want to impress an image upon, avoid dropping a wad on something really expensive because you'll probably end up managing to scratch your "scratch proof" ST lighter and paying a small fortune to get it repaired! (story for another day...and this is why I keep my good lighters only for use on classy occasions and not during the yard work).

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

I am really enjoying my Blue Rhino... great lighter!

http://heartfeltindustries.com/prodd...asp?prod=BR013



$22.95 right now... and offering a 10% discount.

You talked me into it, Joe! The "Golf" edition got me!

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by longknocker

You talked me into it, Joe! The "Golf" edition got me!

Ha ha ha ha

I'm a sucker for gadgets. So far, this one has worked flawlessly. I only use triple refined fuel, or better, and it works like a champ.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Ha ha ha ha

I'm a sucker for gadgets. So far, this one has worked flawlessly. I only use triple refined fuel, or better, and it works like a champ.

Got mine today from David @ Heartfelt. Works great and got it in 2 days! Thanks for the "Tip", Smokey Joe!

[Smokin Gator]

I don't own an expensive lighter. I don't see any need to. I have three of those "smiley face' lighters. I think they are Xikar. The smiley face is long since worn off but these lighters have never failed me.

I also bought a store display of 12 Jet Lites off of eBay for about $20. I have given about half of them away and the other half are buried in the closet.

[stearns]

bought 10 ronsons, usually if i grab two one will work fine. a good lighter to have around, like others have said, one that you dont mind giving away to a stranger in need of a light

stearns

[MajorCaptSilly]

My best bang for the buck lighters are the Tiger brand. I get 3-4 of their dual torch lighters from ebay for around 5-7 bucks each and keep them everywhere I need a lighter. I have one that has lasted 4 years with no problems.

MCS

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

My best bang for the buck lighters are the Tiger brand. I get 3-4 of their dual torch lighters from ebay for around 5-7 bucks each and keep them everywhere I need a lighter. I have one that has lasted 4 years with no problems.

MCS

This man knows what he is talking about.

You can also go to dealextreme.com and pick up any of the torch lighter that looks similar to the Blazer's. You can usually find them for $2 and free shipping.

The Ronson's I have had have always crapped out. I have had the torch one like MCS describes for over a year now, and I have dropped it multiple times and mistreated it, and it still works like a charm.

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by King James

For me, has to be the pb-207. Most reliable, no frills lighter that will get your cigar lit no matter what the conditions

PB-207 gets my vote too. It's not the slickest looking lighter, but it does its job very well.

[BlackDog]

I've got a 3 torch Nibo that my mother gave me a couple years ago, and 4 Ronson Jet Lites. So far, knock on wood, they all work perfectly.

[croatan]

The most reliable lighters I've ever used are the PB-207s. I'm on my second one now. Lost my first a few years ago. They always work and they'll light a few boxes of cigars before they need to be refilled.

I also have a few dozen other lights lying around, some more expensive, some less expensive. The ones from dealextreme are great for leaving places you're likely to smoke. I keep them in my office, briefcase, golf bag, car, etc. The expensive ones are nice if you don't want to carry a welding torch in your suit pocket.

I have one of the Ronsons, too, but don't use it often because I never know how much fuel is in it. I like lighters with clear bodies so that I can see EXACTLY how much fuel is left.

[Mr.Maduro]

PB - 207. (Clear)