I am in the market for a new lighter. I like torches and I want something reliable and somewhat windproof. I am sick of unreliable lighters such as calabri and another one I bought at a gun show. I was going to check xikar's product because they have a reputation for quality. Is this true or are they unreliable also?
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Xikar's are nice, great customer service. Look into blazer torches or load up Ronson lights, mine work everytime and you can pick em for about 4 bucks at Walmart.
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+1 for Ronson.

Blazer products also seem to light 9 times out of 10
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Be sure to use a quality fuel like 5x refined Vector. :-)

FWIW I use these, if one breaks(very rare) just toss it and grab another. Can't be beat, less than $2/each if you order more than 3 includes free shipping. :-)

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179
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This is kind of like asking "what's the best cigar?" It all depends on what you like, what you can afford, and any specific needs you might have.

I like Lotus lighters -- they are relatively inexpensive and hold a lot of fuel. But there are many other good lighters.

As Bob said -- make sure you use a quality fuel.
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Absolute truth. Quality fuel and occasional cleaning with some compressed air keeps you smoking for a long time. :-)
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I just ordered some more earlier today. These are great!
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Yeah those lighters at dealsextreme are good stuff for the price. I just use Xikar butane, I suppose I could order some 5x refined vector.

If you want something nicer and reliable I've had no problems with my Xikars. They warranty everything they sell too. So I've got the exodus, trezo, an Xi cutter and the MTX scissors.
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I picked up a Siglo lighter from Cigarmony awhile back. I absolutely love it. It's not cheap, but it's been extremely reliable, and it holds a lot of fuel.
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My PB 207 with Xikar fuel is about as reliable as I can imagine.

Been in my front pocket on the motorcycle through all kinds of elements, including heavy downpours and has never missed a beat.

My biggest challenge is not forgetting where I put it.
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Colibri, have had the same one for 5 years, never had a problem. I have never purged it, had to blow it out with compressed air or emptied the entire tank before filling. Vector fuel since I bought it, except for filling it up at herfs and events with whatever is on hand. Pretty much the easiest lighter to use and works every time. :-)
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Ronson. Ronson. Ronson. Most reliable piece of machinery I have ever purchased for $3.
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:-)

Luckily my last two lighters have been trustworthy because the 3 WalMarts around my area no longer sell them. I simply refill them when they run out of fluid....been over a year now.
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The cheapest one I own.
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Absolutely.

Dirty fuel will kill your lighter faster than anything out there.


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I just got a Xikar for 28 bucks off Cigarbid.com I Hope its a good one.
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I have a Lotus light that I got from my father-in-law who really introduced me to how to slow down and truly enjoy a cigar. I also have a zippo with the butane insert for it that has been pretty reliable. Also my father-in-law has been using Xikar lighters and cutter for as long as I have known him (at least five years) and he hasn't had any problems with some that he has had for way longer then I have known him. Just remember you get what you pay for.
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Believe it or not my most reliable lighter is my $14 Z-Plus insert. My only gripe is the small fuel tank but other than that, you can't kill it.
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A dry match.
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My favorite and most relable lighter is the XIKAR EX Windproof Lighter. I could light a cigar while driving in my vehicle with my window down.
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