Man my colibri sucks...Need a reliable lighter!!!!

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by tccigar

Vector has been a very reliable brand. With your CS Coupon codes, you can get a really great price.
Rob

I have used a Vector triple torch marble I purchased from Rob for 6 months now with 0 problems! Nice bling, too!

[csbrewfisher]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Ronson. $3 at Walmart if you can beat the crackheads to the counter.

They've never heard of them at Colorado Springs Walmarts either. I ordered a couple from here

They work "just OK" at 6200 ft. where I live.

[PartagasIV]

The only reason why I haven't thrown my Colibri away is that it's given me 6 years of (unreliable) service. I figure I've gotten my moneys worth out of it by now. Must...buy...blazer..

[Costa]

ST Dupont Xtend. Very happy.

[ambientboy]

We were just discussing the bad rep that colibri has @ Shack Herf this weekend. Some fairly reliable mods here said that you have to bleed them for a solid minute or two before refilling. If you're careful with the refilling process they'll last a lifetime.

That being said, if you don't want to hassle with a 4minute refill process everytime, send it to me instead of throwing it out.

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by ambientboy

We were just discussing the bad rep that colibri has @ Shack Herf this weekend. Some fairly reliable mods here said that you have to bleed them for a solid minute or two before refilling. If you're careful with the refilling process they'll last a lifetime.

That being said, if you don't want to hassle with a 4minute refill process everytime, send it to me instead of throwing it out.

Exactly... that is the way all butane lighters should be refilled, remembering to back off the flow valve if it is a pressure-type like the Colibris.

[mosesbotbol]

Reliable and cheap - BIC.

Colibri sucked 20+ years ago and still does...

[pro2625]

Well it looks like the blazer is the one to go with.....Ill have to put up with the colibri till next month as Ive already gone over my cigar budget for this month...
Thanks guys

[floydp]

Originally Posted by Costa

ST Dupont Xtend. Very happy.

I know the initial sticker shock, but its the best damn lighter I've ever used.

Also have a couple Blazers, ones great the other, not so good.

[pro2625]

Originally Posted by floydp

I know the initial sticker shock, but its the best damn lighter I've ever used.

Also have a couple Blazers, ones great the other, not so good.

I really dont have money to buy a st dupont....I can spend around $50 next month on one

[bobarian]

I agree that the Blazer is a great lighter. But I never feel bad about misplacing my Ronson. There is always another one around in its place. WalMart's that carry these have them near the cigarette counter.
One thing I have found is that good fuel helps the Ronson even more. Fill it with Vector or Lava fuel and it becomes a flamethrower.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I agree that the Blazer is a great lighter. But I never feel bad about misplacing my Ronson. There is always another one around in its place. WalMart's that carry these have them near the cigarette counter.
One thing I have found is that good fuel helps the Ronson even more. Fill it with Vector or Lava fuel and it becomes a flamethrower.

Good tip! I'll have to remember that!

[jamesb3]

Love my Xikar, and you can't go wrong with the unconditional lifetime guarantee. That's my .

[SHOE]

Blazer all the way. I'll probably never use another lighter. Too bad you didn't get in on the group buy - it was a great deal.

I use Lava fuel as well.

[chippewastud79]

I like my Colibri, Xikar, Vector, and Nibo lighters. All of them have worked great for me, and I don't even follow all the 'rules' of refilling. I guess I am just the lucky one who got the best lighters ever made from Colibri.