I have a Xikar Resource lighter that has already been replaced once. It's acting up again and I'm about to send it in. Has anyone had better luck with the Pipeline model or any other model from Xikar ? I may ask them to send me a different model.
Xikar Resource vs. Pipeline
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I have a Xikar Resource that I've had for about a year, and been fortunate that I've had no problems so far. I don't think I'd want to go to s flint lighter, so here are two other suggestions, both lighters with built-in tools that have performed well for me:
1. The Lacardo Jetline ($17.99 at pipesandcigars.com).
2. A lighter I bought from Mr. Brog, (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DELJY54/ref=nosim?_encoding=UTF8&camp=212353&colid=3PUGTRF1Y836M&creative=380561&linkCode=sb1&tag=mrbrog00-20) but which I've also seen at lower prices on Ebay. I never expected this one to work so well, but so far, it's been a champion!
Good luck!
1. The Lacardo Jetline ($17.99 at pipesandcigars.com).
2. A lighter I bought from Mr. Brog, (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DELJY54/ref=nosim?_encoding=UTF8&camp=212353&colid=3PUGTRF1Y836M&creative=380561&linkCode=sb1&tag=mrbrog00-20) but which I've also seen at lower prices on Ebay. I never expected this one to work so well, but so far, it's been a champion!
Good luck!
I moved from a vector pipe lighter to a Xikar Resource and I find the resource a better lighter as long as I bleed it correctly.
I have the pipeline and with any type of wind it's just a pretty paperweight. I use it for pipe club and if I'm smoking indoors anywhere otherwise I just use the old bic.
I have a pipeline and I enjoy it very much. The only thing that I might count against it is the flint tube is mounted on an arm the can loosen and make it feel flimsy. But I got my replaced no hassle, althoughI think there may be a way to do this yourself.
I went through 3 Pipelines before switching to the Resource. The flint tube on the Pipeline came apart on all of them, they are not sturdy at all. I carried in my pocket with nothing else. The Resource is nice but the one tool I need the most, the pick, cannot be easily pulled out. Could just be the one I have.
While there service is top notch, one should not have to constantly have their lighter replaced.
While there service is top notch, one should not have to constantly have their lighter replaced.
The slightest breeze renders the Resource useless too. And yeah, the pick and reamer often don't want to come out and play. If a robot can survive on the surface of Mars for years why can't anyone make something as simple and reliable as a lighter :evil:
I've had a Resource since January. Xikar has replaced it three times in eight months. First, it stopped lighting. Second, it fell apart. Third, it would leak all of the butane in about 8 hours. Each time, they sent me a new one.
On a positive note, their customer service is awesome. I just wish their product was. I love the Resource when it works.
On a positive note, their customer service is awesome. I just wish their product was. I love the Resource when it works.
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