What do YOU want in a lighter?

[Roham]

I love my ST Dupont Extend. $250 canadian but kicks ass. By far the best lighter, and I swear by mine.

And welcome to the forum from Canada.

[Mizicke5273]

-Definitely butane either a torch or soft flame. (though Ive never used a butane soft flame, but I want to) Possibly the option to chose btw the 2.
-Good design thats different but classy but not too fancy. Feel comfortable while lighting.
-Color options. I would like to be able to chose the colors of my lighter and even have it customized to my liking if possible.
-Features - Lock switch to keep it lit so I dont have to hold it down.
-Nice sized tank.

As far price, depends. If the design is good and has decent features, $80 or so and maybe $100 custom colors.

Actually I think it would be great to be able to custom design your own lighter. Colors, size, tank capacity, ignition system, and the like.

[NullSmurf]

No offense, but it'd be a COLD day in hell when I pay $250 for a lighter. I've been focked so many times with butanes that I have no expectations. I've gotten them from my kids, wife, amd brother. All have disappointed. Like Jamie, my pillar is the Bic. However, I have a Xikar dual flame that has outlasted them all (but the Bic). I'd swear that sucker produces thrust when it burns.

[basil]

I'm with ya Bruce - the torches are unreliable, expensive, require maintenance, etc. Give me a disposable.

[Schwit]

I agree with all the complaints about torches, but I always smoke in the backyard where breezes make Djeep disposables (the best by far) and matches impractical. My B&M guy recommended a Lotus L21 double torch, and it works like a charm every time. Dependable and no maintenance required. Unlike those temperamental Colibris, you don't have to take an online course to learn how to use them effectively.

[Smoky Contemplation]

The number one thing that I'm looking for in a lighter is reliability. I've had many a butane torch lighters that have crapped out on me. My lighters have primarily been Colibri and Xikar.

I do like the ergonomics/design of Xikar lighters..........on the Xikar Executive, the ignition is on the side which keeps your thumb from feeling the heat when lighting.

As far as price, I don't think I would pay more than $40 for a good lighter. Also, I prefer a torch lighter over a regular lighter.

Hope this helps. When you do create your lighter, feel free to send me one as a test product! Good luck.

[rakkisusanowa]

i have a zippo, well 2 but i also have 2 jet flame lighters, i find the jet flame is good for lighting but i like to use my zippo for the look,

i would spend £20 on a zippo and about £10 on a jet lighter.

[DeeDubya]

i have a zippo, well 2 but i also have 2 jet flame lighters, i find the jet flame is good for lighting but i like to use my zippo for the look,

i would spend £20 on a zippo and about £10 on a jet lighter.

Are you saying a Zippo that uses Ronsonal lighter fluid?

[Lopaka]

I have the ultra rare Colibri Quantum Jet that has been perfect since May '05! Every time it lites up perfectly and I've had not problems with this bad boy.

However, I had a firebird given to me and it died in 3 weeks. I just stick with old reliable.

Lopaka

[rakkisusanowa]

Are you saying a Zippo that uses Ronsonal lighter fluid?

yeh :S why ?

[Kayakinboy]

I love my ST Dupont Extend. $250 canadian but kicks ass. By far the best lighter, and I swear by mine.

I agree with ya 100%. Dupont Extend is the best lighter I've ever had. I worked great until I dropped it. Now you gotta jiggle it a little bit. I think $200 USD is outrageous as well. I just wish I could have warned my girlfriend before she spend that locally when she could have gotten it for $100-$125 online.

However, I had a firebird given to me and it died in 3 weeks. I just stick with old reliable

The only colibri I've ever had last was a cheap firebird. I also have a friend who swears by his.

[CAJUNBLAZE]

These are my suggestions:

1. Price- around 20-30 bucks
2. Easy of use- torch lighter that you don't have to flip a lid and has a fuel window
3 Looks- Don't mind colors but I don't want an alein spaceship
4. Longevity- Last for more than a year and ignites on the first try.

Thanks Rich