Windproof Lighters

07-29-2009, 09:10 AM

Can anybody make any good recomendations?

kelmac07 · 07-29-2009, 09:16 AM

Cheapest and very reliable....Ronson Jetlite ($ 2.94 at Walmart)!!

King James · 07-29-2009, 09:17 AM

PB-207 is a fairly well-liked one around here. Lights in pretty much every condition I've encountered

captain53 · 07-29-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Cheapest and very reliable....Ronson Jetlite ($ 2.94 at Walmart)!!

I have been to 3 Super Walmarts and 1 old time Walmart and all told me they do not sell lighters anymore except the Bic Type junk at the counter. Said they used to sell Zippo and Ronson in the jewelry dept but looked there and did not find any. Has anyone found them at Walmart recently?

Pat1075 · 07-29-2009, 09:20 AM

Xikar EX-II for a truly windproof lighter and its a soft flame which I like.

kelmac07 · 07-29-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I have been to 3 Super Walmarts and 1 old time Walmart and all told me they do not sell lighters anymore except the Bic Type junk at the counter. Said they used to sell Zippo and Ronson in the jewelry dept but looked there and did not find any. Has anyone found them at Walmart recently?

Yes...in the aisle that they sell cigarettes. My Walmart has them all the time (Newport News, Va). They usually sell out quick...I buy 5-7 each time I see them. Bought some two weeks ago.

VTDragon · 07-29-2009, 09:25 AM

If you can't find them locally try their website here

Col. Kurtz · 07-29-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I have been to 3 Super Walmarts and 1 old time Walmart and all told me they do not sell lighters anymore except the Bic Type junk at the counter. Said they used to sell Zippo and Ronson in the jewelry dept but looked there and did not find any. Has anyone found them at Walmart recently?

Not recently, at any local (to me) Wal-Marts..... Maybe Mac is beating me to them.

Still check every time though.

07-29-2009, 09:38 AM

I find the Jet lites at CVS

Kreth · 07-29-2009, 09:43 AM

I love my Jet Lite, but I wouldn't call it windproof. If it's really windy on the golf course, I still need to cup my hand around it.

md4958 · 07-29-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I have been to 3 Super Walmarts and 1 old time Walmart and all told me they do not sell lighters anymore except the Bic Type junk at the counter. Said they used to sell Zippo and Ronson in the jewelry dept but looked there and did not find any. Has anyone found them at Walmart recently?

you are operating under the assumption that people working at Wal-Mart 1. have a brain and 2. give a chit about what youre looking for.

After being told that they didnt carry them, I found several Jet Lights at the check out aisle. Look at each one, especially the aisle that sells cigs

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Originally Posted by dubnick

I find the Jet lites at CVS

a bit more expensive, but still under $5

NCRadioMan · 07-29-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat1075

Xikar EX-II for a truly windproof lighter and its a soft flame which I like.

These are truly windproof.

I know guys that lite their cigarettes while riding down the road on their motorcycles with this one.

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I love my Jet Lite, but I wouldn't call it windproof. If it's really windy on the golf course, I still need to cup my hand around it.

Regular torches like the Jet Lite are wind-resistant. Defiantly not windproof.

My local Wal Mart has lots of the Ronsons. They will be located in the cigarette check-out isle if they have them.

Bubba - NJ · 07-29-2009, 02:49 PM

I just bought a Blazer PB-207 , works great . Cost is about $42 on www.cigarmony.com . I also have the Blazer insert for my Zippo case , also works great . Cost was about $10 from www.famous-smoke.com .

kelmac07 · 07-29-2009, 03:52 PM

I have three of these...http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1320. They are $ 2.78 (includes s/h) and they work like a champ!! They are shipped from Hong Kong and take about 7-10 days to arrive...but well worth it. I bought one about two months ago..still using it, and it rocks!! So I bought a few more for stand bys.

bobarian · 07-29-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I have three of these...http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1320. They are $ 2.78 (includes s/h) and they work like a champ!! They are shipped from Hong Kong and take about 7-10 days to arrive...but well worth it. I bought one about two months ago..still using it, and it rocks!! So I bought a few more for stand bys.

That model is good for home use but a bit big to keep in your pocket. I recommend this model. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179
The mighty Guangda, have purchased and gifted 30-40 of these in the past couple of years. Great lighters with a large fuel capacity. If you buy 3 they are about $2 each, delivered to your home.

Ronsons feel good in the pocket but you never know how much fuel is left.

PartagasIV · 07-29-2009, 04:52 PM

Just ordered 10 of the above Guangdas. I'm having a ***** of a time with all three of my lighters recently. (Blazer will spark but won't light, X-tend won't hold fuel/won't light, Colibri is the antithesis of a consistent lighter).

bobarian · 07-29-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PartagasIV

Just ordered 10 of the above Guangdas. I'm having a ***** of a time with all three of my lighters recently. (Blazer will spark but won't light, X-tend won't hold fuel/won't light, Colibri is the antithesis of a consistent lighter).

Several ppl have had these going strong for almost 2 years. I have not had to, but I sure would not feel bad if I had to chuck one across the freeway because it stopped working. On the Blazer and X-tend, try moving the little sparker a bit closer to the middle(away from the side), also you can try cleaning the jet part by putting your fuel can in the top.

Mr B · 07-29-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Several ppl have had these going strong for almost 2 years. I have not had to, but I sure would not feel bad if I had to chuck one across the freeway because it stopped working. On the Blazer and X-tend, try moving the little sparker a bit closer to the middle(away from the side), also you can try cleaning the jet part by putting your fuel can in the top.

Bob, thanks for the tip of "putting the fuel can on the top" to clean it out. That just worked wonders for my Old Reliable. She's over 5 years old and still kickin.

07-29-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dubnick

I find the Jet lites at CVS

X2

PartagasIV · 07-29-2009, 06:31 PM

Fuel can in top worked for Blazer, sort of...on the Xtend, it just refuses to accept fuel even after purging. I don't know what to do short of mailing it back to Dupont to take a look at.

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Several ppl have had these going strong for almost 2 years. I have not had to, but I sure would not feel bad if I had to chuck one across the freeway because it stopped working. On the Blazer and X-tend, try moving the little sparker a bit closer to the middle(away from the side), also you can try cleaning the jet part by putting your fuel can in the top.

07-29-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Windproof Lighters Can anybody make any good recomendations?

07-29-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Windproof Lighters Cheapest and very reliable....Ronson Jetlite ($ 2.94 at Walmart)!!

07-29-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Windproof Lighters PB-207 is a fairly well-liked one around here. Lights in pretty much every condition I've encountered __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

07-29-2009, 09:20 AM	#5
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Windproof Lighters Xikar EX-II for a truly windproof lighter and its a soft flame which I like.

07-29-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: Windproof Lighters If you can't find them locally try their website here __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

07-29-2009, 09:38 AM	#9
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Windproof Lighters I find the Jet lites at CVS

07-29-2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Windproof Lighters I love my Jet Lite, but I wouldn't call it windproof. If it's really windy on the golf course, I still need to cup my hand around it. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-29-2009, 02:49 PM	#13
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Windproof Lighters I just bought a Blazer PB-207 , works great . Cost is about $42 on www.cigarmony.com . I also have the Blazer insert for my Zippo case , also works great . Cost was about $10 from www.famous-smoke.com . __________________ Royale with cheese

07-29-2009, 03:52 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Windproof Lighters I have three of these...http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1320. They are $ 2.78 (includes s/h) and they work like a champ!! They are shipped from Hong Kong and take about 7-10 days to arrive...but well worth it. I bought one about two months ago..still using it, and it rocks!! So I bought a few more for stand bys.

07-29-2009, 04:52 PM	#16
PartagasIV Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jamie Posts: 534 Trading: (10)	Re: Windproof Lighters Just ordered 10 of the above Guangdas. I'm having a ***** of a time with all three of my lighters recently. (Blazer will spark but won't light, X-tend won't hold fuel/won't light, Colibri is the antithesis of a consistent lighter).