zippos any good?

[mithril]

i'm looking to get a zippo soon also. a stand at the mall sells them, and they will refill the fluid each time i go back. sounded like a good deal.

[Yeagermeister]

I have two zippos that I use, but honestly, i prefer a pocket torch over any other alternative.

[QuietC]

i got a torch lighter, i tried it once, and i didnt like it, maybe cuz the flame is pretty long on it, i like my matches, but just dont work out on the course on those windy days

[Yeagermeister]

yea...the better ones have adjustable flames though.

[yarimurray]

I have always used a Zippo and I love mine (even outdoors in the wind, just a little tricky ). I have also heard of a butane insert that fits into the Zippo case (look here).

I just let the lighter burn a bit before lighting the cigar as mentioned earlier and then I blow out through the cigar once it's lit and I've noticed no problems with taste.

Just my .02

Michael

[mithril]

anyone know how much faster the lighter emties with one of those attachments? they seem like a nice addition to keep your lighter and have it windproof.

[wrath186]

I have myself a really good double flame lighter. It's part of the ritual for me to have a good lighter, cutter and a crystal ashtry when I smoke. Somehow it makes the smoke taste better.