zippos any good?

[CoventryCat86]

Hey, I'm new to the forum but my local tobaccanist has an insert that converts your gas zippo into a butane torch. Costs $13.75.

If ya like butane, then I've heard these work well. I'm not a big butane lighter fan because it seems that I have to fill them too often which is a pain in the ass because you have to wait five minutes for the fluid to "stabalize" before you can use the lighter. I'm too impatient, I wanna light my cigar NOW and I think Zippos are easier to refill in their conventional configuration. I get a heck of a lot of mileage out of a bottle of regular ole lighter fluid. I keep a small one in the glove box in case my Zippo runs out. Ya oughta see me driving down the road, smoking a cigar AND refilling my Zippo at the same time

[grand cru no 2]

CC, if your ever in San Antonio, I'm driving!!!

[CoventryCat86]

CC, if your ever in San Antonio, I'm driving!!!

LMAO It's even MORE of a challenge when I'm driving my old BMW which is a five speed Left knee on the wheel, can't use the clutch so the only alternative is to "power shift" (no clutch).

[mglantz]

If you like Zippos but don't like using lighter fluid units with cigars (I don't), get a Thunderbird lighter from Vector KGM. These lighters look and operate just like Zippos; however, they use butane and produce a soft flame like a Zippo. They also use the same flint system. They are guaranteed for life and come in a variety of finishes. I've been using one for a while and love the thing. It works flawlessly each and every time and the flame can be adjusted to the perfect height for firing up a cigar. Best of all, the lighter only costs $15.00. Take it as a suggestion.