Dupont X Tend

[RJT]

Dupont X Tend


I have had a few of these for awhile and decided I would write a review about them. I have the standard size.

These lighters are made by the famous maker S.T. Dupont. Dupont is known for their high quality and high prices. I have always been a cigar accessory nut. I have owned many different kinds of lighters. I must say this is one of my favorite.

The lighter features a jet style flame. It is 2 ½” long and 1 ½” wide. It has a flame adjuster on the bottom that can be adjusted with your finger nail or small screw driver. I have no problems using my nail. Also on the bottom there is a fuel window. They accept standard butane that can be bought at any cigar shop.

The body of the lighter is made of what I believe to be aluminum. To light the lighter you squeeze a long bar that runs along the side of the lighter. Were the flame comes out there is a protective cover that opens and closes as you light the lighter. It keeps dust, dirt, and lint, out of the lighter.

It also has a built in safety that locks the lighter when it is upside down in your pocket. If you shake the lighter you can hear the safety moving around. I believe it is like a small ball bearing that falls into place to block it from lighting.

These lighters come in a rainbow of colors as well as special edition ones. Ranging from an Opus X to 007 versions. They also offer a mini version of this lighter. Prices range from around $100 to $160.00 depending on which version and from who you get it from. You can find these on the used market (Ebay) for some great prices.

They might be a little pricy but I think they are well worth the money. I have known people to have these for many years with no problems. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this 8. It only falls short in one area. I wished it felt a little “more expensive” Not that it feels cheap, I wished it had a little more heft to it. If I lost the ones I have I would not hesitate buying another one a full retail.

Just my (what ever thats worth) RJT

SORRY FOR THE DBL POST. I PUT THE FIRST ONE IN THE WRONG SECTION. CAN SOMEONE MOVE IT? RJT

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

I love my Xtend. It's one of my favorite lighters. Nice review RJT.

Doc

[12stones]

Excellent review RJT. I only have one lighter and it's the Xtend. I've had it now for about 3 years without ever having a problem with it. I've even washed it in the washer once. Lit on the first try after that. And, it still looks great, with only a few nicks here and there. I'd definitely buy another one if I lost this one.

[teeznutz]

Loving my Xtend. Great post Rob!

[The Master]

I've had 2 for a couple of years and one finally died. I have had friends who have had nothing but headaches with theirs. I also hate the very small resevior, it constantly needs to be refilled. The flame is excellent and when the lighter works it is a very nice lighter.

People need to be reminded that it is still just a Colibri, so quality is something that is a crapshoot.

[Mbraud4]

Originally Posted by The Master

I've had 2 for a couple of years and one finally died. I have had friends who have had nothing but headaches with theirs. I also hate the very small resevior, it constantly needs to be refilled. The flame is excellent and when the lighter works it is a very nice lighter.

People need to be reminded that it is still just a Colibri, so quality is something that is a crapshoot.

Dupont is a subcompany of colibri?

Which lighter do you recommend master?

[Cigar Jockey]

Whoa...Mines a colibri?
I thought these were hand done in Paris?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Cigar Jockey

Whoa...Mines a colibri?
I thought these were hand done in Paris?

Their regular butane ones are made in France, not sure about the Xtend. Porsche Design does a nice torch lighter too. Davidoff flint-butane lighters are made by Dupont as well.

I hope the Xtend is not made by Colibri. Dupont farms out a few of their products like dress shirts, ties, belts (all of which are of the highest quality).

[RJT]

Not exactly sure about your info on the Colibri stuff. I will say you are one of the very few I have heard having problems. Not saying they are problem free just not heard alot about it. Also I think the lighter holds more than enough fuel. Sorry you had the bad luck. RJT

Just got off the phone with Dupont. None of the Dupont lighters are made by Colibri. Colibri Company acts as a US distributor for DUPONT but that is as far as it goes. Everything is handled totally seperate from warehouses to repairs. Just a little FYI. Thanks, RJT

[Teninx]

I lost my X-Tend after about a year. Too bad, because it worked well. I just hope I can get another one at that devil cigar auction site

[12stones]

Originally Posted by Teninx

I lost my X-Tend after about a year. Too bad, because it worked well. I just hope I can get another one at that devil cigar auction site

Don't think I've seen one on there...mainly colibris. Good luck.

[RJT]

Originally Posted by 12stones

Don't think I've seen one on there...mainly colibris. Good luck.

There has been a few on Cbid. RJT

[aphexacid]

S.T. Dupont is definitely NOT a "subcompany" of Colibri.

I really need to pick up one of the X-Tend's. It'd be a nice everyday lighter since i smoke cigarettes as well.

As for cigars, i have a silver Dupont, i just got a gorgeous gold Davidoff prestige model. Then i also have a gold Dunhill rollagas, and silver Dunhill Unique. I LOVE lighters. i have a huge collection of zippos and the like.

Porsche Design make kick ass lighters as well. I love giving lighters as gifts to close friends, and the last one i gave was a Porsche. 2 weeks into them using it, my friend left it in his pants and tossed it into the wash on accident!

next day it worked perfect!

One question about the X-tends. Is it a quiet lighter? I hate those turbo jet lighters that sound like a welder when you go to use it.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Mark at Cigarmony.com now carries S.T. Dupont lighters. Check them out. Mark is a good BOTL and his prices are more than fair.

Doc

[Poriggity]

Nice review.. my budget won't allow that much dough to be spent on a lighter, but who knows, maybe I'll get one for my birthday on Sunday
Scott