The most reliable lighter

04-27-2009, 09:41 PM

My current lighter is somewhat unreliable. I am looking to buy a new one. What is the most reliable lighter on the market for under 50.00?

Thanks

white_s2k · 04-27-2009, 09:41 PM

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS

poriggity · 04-27-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS

Yup.. I need to pick up a bunch of em.. sooon.
Scott

thetpi825 · 04-27-2009, 09:43 PM

Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

longknocker · 04-27-2009, 09:51 PM

My go to is the Ronson Jet-Lite, but my "Bling" lighter is a Vector triple torch. Never fails!

cherrybomb · 04-27-2009, 10:03 PM

st dupont xtend never fails to light on the first click as long as use vector five times refined!

King James · 04-27-2009, 10:06 PM

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

lightning9191 · 04-27-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS

or a Blazer

Tripp · 04-27-2009, 10:26 PM

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.

04-27-2009, 10:33 PM

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.

icehog3 · 04-27-2009, 10:39 PM

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.

huero71 · 04-27-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS

Damn, I've really got to get one of these. Seems like no one ever has problems with them.

icehog3 · 04-27-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by huero71

Damn, I've really got to get one of these. Seems like no one ever has problems with them.

$3 each...get a dozen!

04-27-2009, 11:04 PM

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.

huero71 · 04-27-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

$3 each...get a dozen!

Now you're talking!

WyGuy · 04-27-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thetpi825

Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

Have to agree, mines never let me down!

SmokeyJoe · 04-28-2009, 12:34 AM

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Silound · 04-28-2009, 02:29 AM

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).

Smokin Gator · 04-28-2009, 04:09 AM

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 · 04-28-2009, 06:37 AM

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

04-27-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
yes please Guest Posts: n/a	The most reliable lighter My current lighter is somewhat unreliable. I am looking to buy a new one. What is the most reliable lighter on the market for under 50.00? Thanks

04-27-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: The most reliable lighter Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

04-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
thetpi825 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 40 Trading: (0)	Re: The most reliable lighter Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

04-27-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,198 Trading: (82)	Re: The most reliable lighter My go to is the Ronson Jet-Lite, but my "Bling" lighter is a Vector triple torch. Never fails!

04-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#6
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	Re: The most reliable lighter st dupont xtend never fails to light on the first click as long as use vector five times refined!

04-27-2009, 10:06 PM	#7
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: The most reliable lighter For me, has to be the pb-207. Most reliable, no frills lighter that will get your cigar lit no matter what the conditions __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

04-27-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: The most reliable lighter 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. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

04-27-2009, 10:33 PM	#10
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The most reliable lighter 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.

04-27-2009, 10:39 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The most reliable lighter 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. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-27-2009, 11:04 PM	#14
gr8stag Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The most reliable lighter 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.

04-28-2009, 02:29 AM	#18
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: The most reliable lighter 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). __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

04-28-2009, 04:09 AM	#19
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: The most reliable lighter 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. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-28-2009, 06:37 AM	#20
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The most reliable lighter 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 __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams