Lighting preference

shanelktown

Lifer

Feb 10, 2015

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• Feb 12, 2015

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I was going to post this on the general discussion but felt more suiting for true beginners and for all that are still and wanting to learn which makes all of us. So hear it goes I personally use matches really helps IMO holding the tobaccos flavors, but after watching some reviews on YouTube I did observe some guys just using regular old bic lighters. So leads to this discussion and some great input from all what is best and preferred. Matches? A regular bic? Zippo? Or the low flame pipe lighters?

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

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The Lower Forty of Hill Country

• Feb 12, 2015

• #2

shanelktown:
I believe that this topic has been thoroughly covered in previous (and recent) threads. As for me, I prefer wooden matches and my Xikar butane clip lighter - in that order.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Feb 12, 2015

• #3

Yes, this has been discussed here many times but it's always of interest. Like hunter, I use wooden kitchen matches for the charring light then rely on my Zippo pipe lighter. It's always dependable for me.

 

ivapewithfire

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 26, 2014

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West Virginia, USA

• Feb 12, 2015

• #4

I prefer matches, but picked up a Zippo pipe lighter a few days ago.
Maybe it's just because it's new, but I find myself reaching for the Zippo more than then the matches. We'll see where I am at with it in a few months though.

 

warren

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Sep 13, 2013

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Foothills of the Chugach Range, AK

• Feb 12, 2015

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It's been done nearly to death. Over and over and over, ad infinitum! What ever gets you a bit of combustion without damaging the pipe. Bics, Zips, cheap or expensive, all they have to do is provide the heat and be properly directed. Whatever floats your boat and gets the job done to your satisfaction.

 

shanelktown

Lifer

Feb 10, 2015

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• Feb 12, 2015

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Any opinions on pipe lighters? I see them a lot on sites for accessories are they worth the $

 

ivapewithfire

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 26, 2014

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West Virginia, USA

• Feb 12, 2015

• #7

Try this article:
Pipes Magazine article on lighters

 

shanelktown

Lifer

Feb 10, 2015

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• #8

Thanks major help

 

masonwarden

Might Stick Around

Mar 10, 2014

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• Feb 12, 2015

• #9

As Warren might agree, optimal lighting depends on the time of day. Generally, you might want center shot, in focus lighting.

 

sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings

Jun 15, 2013

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• Feb 12, 2015

• #10

Matches whenever possible as I find it easier to control the light. BIC when matches aren't available. Occasionally, when I'm feeling like being fancy, it's either a Dunhill or Dupont lighter. Always moisten the rim with a bit of spit before lighting up. Helps keep the rim from singeing.

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

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The Lower Forty of Hill Country

• Feb 12, 2015

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"Go with what you like minus the Xikar. Just....ugh just pass on those things. Not worth the trouble!"
I have had the Xikar clip lighter mentioned in my post above for over three years, and have not experienced ANY problems with it. It replaced a Colibri clip that worked flawlessly for nearly 10 years.
Sign me satisfied.

 

crusader

Can't Leave

Aug 18, 2014

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Nebraska

• Feb 12, 2015

• #12

Matches when at rest or no wind, bic in the car and zippo every where else.

 

shanelktown

Lifer

Feb 10, 2015

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• Feb 13, 2015

• #13

Sablebrush52 spit on the rims that's genius thanks for that tip never thought of that.

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

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Florida

• Feb 13, 2015

• #14

This is where (these threads) I first heard of wick lighting.

 

blueeyedogre

Lifer

Oct 17, 2013

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• Feb 13, 2015

• #15

Matches for the charring light and first light and then a pipe lighter after that.