Lighter Opinion Wanted

[UncleRJ]

I think most will agree that when lighting your pipe with a old fashioned wood kitchen match (outside in the wind) is not an option, the second best is a Butane Lighter with a "Soft" flame.

A few months ago, I picked up this Butane TORCH lighter for use outside on Amazon for $11.

It adjust from Welding down to a Pin Size Jet and I can just briefly "Wave" it over the tobacco, which lights immediately while not coming near the rim of the bowl.

And I have tested it in a 35 MPH WIND!

Any thoughts?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I just don't see the need for a torch lighter, even with cigars. Seems a lot like shooting a rabbit with a .50 cal.

 

[UncleRJ]

I just don't see the need for a torch lighter, even with cigars. Seems a lot like shooting a rabbit with a .50 cal.

And I sincerely appreciate your opinion!

What lighter would you suggest that will 100% perform in high winds?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I would suggest smoking a pipe in a 35 mph wind is silly and asking for a burn out.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

And I sincerely appreciate your opinion!

What lighter would you suggest that will 100% perform in high winds?

I use a Bic.. Wind can be a pain, but I've never failed to light whatever I'm smoking.

 

[jaytex1969]

Seems a lot like shooting a rabbit with a .50 cal.

And, we know this HOW?


That's an interesting looking lighter.

On one hand, I say, if it works for you, go with it.

On the other hand, the common and collective wisdom here advises against it. One day, sooner or later, you will get distracted and chicken fry your pipe rim.

If it's a $10 beater pipe, you may not care. But I'd shy away from that set up for any pipe that had value or sentimental importance as a precaution.

Welcome to the forum.


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[coyja]

After going through a bunch of lighters over the years, eventually landing on Corona PipeMasters, and having even these get finicky pretty quickly and fall out of favor, too, I've come full circle to back to Bic.
If its that windy outside, I'm lighting indoors before I go out!

 

[UncleRJ]

I would suggest smoking a pipe in a 35 mph wind is silly and asking for a burn out.

I forgot to mention, the pipe in question has a built in windscreen that actually works.

But I appreciate your honest opinion all the same!

 

[bullet08]

Zippo.

 

[Casual]

If it’s too windy for a zippo, it’s too windy for me.

 

[trouttimes]

I would warn that in winds your pipe will glow like an old forge. Burn out will happen before you know it. Your 45 min smoke will often last 5 min.s. I would only try this with a cobb.

 

[ashdigger]

I would warn that in winds your pipe will glow like an old forge. Burn out will happen before you know it. Your 45 min smoke will often last 5 min.s. I would only try this with a cobb.

You hate cobs as much as me?

A torch might work, but much care should be given and any pipe used must be considered “disposable”

That’s my two cents.

Your mileage may vary, but I’ve had great luck with Zippos.

 

[saltedplug]

Lighters are expensive and too often work only partially or not at all. I went to BICs, which are cheap and far more reliable. And I would prefer matches above lighters.

 

[UncleRJ]

Lighters are expensive and too often work only partially or not at all. I went to BICs, which are cheap and far more reliable. And I would prefer matches above lighters.

In my den, it's the old fashioned wood kitchen matches.

Also giving the old Zippo pipe lighters a shot

 

[Grangerous]

I’ve used a pipe insert in my zippo but man coupd I taste the fluid. When the flint went, I put the standard zippo insert back and whattaya know? I like that better. I don’t draw in the fluid. Just learn to angle the pipe a bit.

Great in the wind, Zippos.

 

[FurCoat]

I use a Zippo pretty much exclusively. I will add that the brushed solid brass Zippo is better quality and is less likely to slip out of your hand.

 

[warren]

I use what's in my pocket, matches, Bic, Zippo, whatever, shielding the bowl and flame from the wind with my shoulders and back. I turn my back to the wind and light my pipe. It's a practice I've followed for years as I spend the majority of my time outside, often in the wind. I suppose at first one needs to think it through before lighting, it's second nature to me, like not spitting in the wind.

I have a with the pipe chimney but, I prefer my old one without it. I let the flame burn as recommended and never taste the fluid.

 

[Akousticplyr]

Sometimes, you just gotta go with what works....

 

[Infantry23]

I would warn that in winds your pipe will glow like an old forge. Burn out will happen before you know it. Your 45 min smoke will often last 5 min.s. I would only try this with a cobb.

I guess I've never considered the burn out due to wind. I'm an idiot but now I'm disappointed that that never occurred to me. I don’t smoke in windy conditions though.

 

[anotherbob]

I think most will agree that when lighting your pipe with a old fashioned wood kitchen match (outside in the wind) is not an option, the second best is a Butane Lighter with a "Soft" flame.

A few months ago, I picked up this Butane TORCH lighter for use outside on Amazon for $11.

It adjust from Welding down to a Pin Size Jet and I can just briefly "Wave" it over the tobacco, which lights immediately while not coming near the rim of the bowl.

And I have tested it in a 35 MPH WIND!

Any thoughts?

wonderful until it's not. I know people that do that and have great success the one issue is one proper mistake can damage the pipe rim very quickly and shockingly thoroughly. And you can use matches outside. Like several people have noticed if you face the wind and cup your hand you can use matches outside (unless it's one of those winds that can't make up it's mind which direction it wants to go). So like anything else you got to ask what matters more to you and go that way.