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Originally Posted by lucasnlee
I have a new Xikar Exec. and I am not impressed. I am looking for a new lighter, I will either get a Blazer or a VECTOR VULCAN TRIPLE TORCH from taboocigars. Anybody have comparisons on the two? I know the Vector looks better, but I need one that freakin works as well.
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The Xikar can probably be helped by my lighter fix guide (linked in my signature).
I have 2 Vectors and IMHO they are worse than Xikar for more money. I would still take a Vector over a Colibri, don't get me wrong. My experience (and others - I think IHT as I recall) with Vector lighters is that the fill valve on them bends easily and doesn't have sufficient spring tension; as a result the valve can stick open and the lighters will empty the butane you just put into them. If you do get a Vector just be very cautious when filling it. I still really like the soft flame Vector Emporer lighter I have, but my Vector Stratos has been unused for years..
The Blazer PB-207 is an incredible performing lighter that just looks like crap. It is the ultimate utilitarian lighter. The $10 Blazer Z-Plus zippo insert has been just as reliable as the PB-207, but isn't quite as powerful but you could consider it and get a nice Zippo shell if you really hate the looks of the PB-207.