Vector Tri-Pump Table Torch vs. Alec Bradley "the Burner"

[Costa]

This fourth of July, I lost 2 lighters, one was a table top (left it out in rain....doh!), and the other, a Colibri (a real good one) just quit on me, won't work for nothing....grrrrrr.

I need a nice table top version, and I am stuck between these two:

Alec Bradley ($50)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS_LXmgjigs



or

Vector Tri-Pump ($109)




Any input on either or? Is the Vector worth double the money? Does anyone recommend another one?

Thanks, I am down to one crappy lighter now.......

[[OT] Loki]

I've used the tri-pump and it's sorta cool and I like the look

[rwhit37]

The burner is awesome and for half the price that would be my choice. It lights the cigar quickly and easily all the way around for an even burn.

[CHRONO14]

Both are pretty cool imho. The burner is a softer flame and the tri-pump is a torch if that makes any difference in your decision.

[RockonbigB]

I love my burner!!! Have had it 4 months and no problems. Holds a ton of fuel. I bought a second one after a month just to have around.

[Costa]

Originally Posted by RockonbigB

I love my burner!!! Have had it 4 months and no problems. Holds a ton of fuel. I bought a second one after a month just to have around.

Done, the burner it is. Thanks.

[catfish]

I have a "the burner" lighter, I love it. I haven't had any problems with it yet.

[rainman]

Does the burner have problems maintaining a flame outside when there's a breeze? I ask because that is where I am relegated to enjoy my cigars... no smoking in the house for me if I know what's good for me

[DonnieW]

What's the attraction with these things? Seriously, why not invest in a decent lighter which would also be portable? Don't get me wrong, they both look cool, but is there an advantage to these things one would miss with a 'normal' torch lighter?

[Costa]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

What's the attraction with these things? Seriously, why not invest in a decent lighter which would also be portable? Don't get me wrong, they both look cool, but is there an advantage to these things one would miss with a 'normal' torch lighter?

For me, I smoke in one of two places; back deck of my home, or a cigar bar. I like the table top when having people over as opposed to lighters. When going to the cigar bar, I bring a lighter....but thats just me.......

[Opusfxd]

They've got some of those burners in my B&M. Love them. I do keep thinking they remind me of my old camp stove.

Nice choice.

[papajohn67]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

What's the attraction with these things? Seriously, why not invest in a decent lighter which would also be portable? Don't get me wrong, they both look cool, but is there an advantage to these things one would miss with a 'normal' torch lighter?

I have a Roburn table torch...holds a ton of fuel, has not failed once in the past 2 years and sits next to me on a table in my small smoking room. Only have to fill it about once every 3 or 4 months. Always there within reach + cost me under $30. Don't know how many small pocket torches have crapped out but the Roburn is great as are most table torches if you have a fixed location you do most of your smoking in.

[SmokeyNL]

Got the burner in a bomb yesterday and love it, lit 4 cigars with it so far
and all have burned evenly and lit fast (2 to 3 puffs)

The vector I have is the single flame which I really like, it will go to a good friend now

[BlueHavanaII]

Personally, I'd rather have either a Lotus or Vector table lighter (like a big Zippo with 3 torch flames)

My $.02

[Al_Samson]

have the burner at my b&m, and i love it, i might get one one day. as staded previously it starts the burn nice and evenly