I use a Kiribi mainly but foggymountain was right in saying just use Bic’s. You can buy a case on ebay at discount and in the end it is reliable 100% of the time.
Have to Admit I was Wrong, Got a Lighter ?
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I've tried over the years to use a BIC for camping and such. For me the flames proximity to my thumb makes it impractical, but I do allow it's cheap. That said, I rather have the type that can be filled than create more thrash with BIC lighters.
The point of the thread was not which lighter is best, but just that I had been wrong to discount their usefullness before.
The point of the thread was not which lighter is best, but just that I had been wrong to discount their usefullness before.
personally I hate bics. You can use them and they're fine but I find anything else easier for me to get a good smoke. I think matches are perfect for initial lights. Almost too easy to get a even light with one.
I was going through a lot of matches. The Lotus allows me to point the flame which for me is appreciated.
I use the matches to get the pipe started and then the zippo for relights. One nice thing is a match doesn't get too hot if it takes a while to get it going it just shrinks until it burns your fingers.
I'm in the NW, lots of rain & wind. Zippos work GREAT in wind. I also carry a Bic for backup (if the Zippo goes dry).
You can send you regular Zippo insert to them & ask for a pipe insert. They'll send both back. I've a nice collection of Zippos.
You can send you regular Zippo insert to them & ask for a pipe insert. They'll send both back. I've a nice collection of Zippos.
Yes, the finger burning was getting old also.
I am sure if someone had a history with Zippos, using the pipe insert would be an easy transition.
However, I like what the local shop sold me and it has made smoking a pipe easier.
Kiribi when the wind levels are low, bic when they are higher. Too windy and I say fuuuck this, and go back in the house.
Too late to edit. Just wanted to mention the Lotus has a tamper and blade which folds up in the handle. So, two tools in one and less clutter.
To bleed the tank, just a small point to depress. To fill, insert and pump. Also, @ $29 for a permanent lighter with no need to replace flints, wicks, or handle fuel. I'm not here to sell these lighters, but it has really improved my enjoyment of smoking a pipe. I was getting a bit tired of lighting and disposing of so many matches...LOL!!
To bleed the tank, just a small point to depress. To fill, insert and pump. Also, @ $29 for a permanent lighter with no need to replace flints, wicks, or handle fuel. I'm not here to sell these lighters, but it has really improved my enjoyment of smoking a pipe. I was getting a bit tired of lighting and disposing of so many matches...LOL!!
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When I smoked in the house I loved kitchen matches for lighting my pipe, now that I smoke outdoors a lighter is more practicable. I usually use a BIC, to avoid burning fingers I turn the bowl sideways when lighting and draw the flame in, this seems to work pretty well for me. If your a BIC guy give it a try, practice makes perfect.
When I'm sitting back, nice and relaxed, I like to use waxed hemp to get a nice controlled flame. The rest of the time I find myself using a BIC even though I have a few Zippo's.
I've tried many, many different lighters. $19.95 to $60 including a Lotus at one point. Nothing lasted more than 6 months to a year until I bought a Pipemaster and then a Kiribi. I now have two of each, all have reliably provided thousands of lights. A Kiribi can be purchased for $85. Given the lifespan and being refillable, seems like the most economical choice.
I would add that switching to the higher quality, high altitude butane has been a good move. Lights more reliably, stays lit better.
I would add that switching to the higher quality, high altitude butane has been a good move. Lights more reliably, stays lit better.
I believe I will stick with my Corona's.
If this Lotus does not last, I will followup. That said, it has a two year warrenty and the local store said just to return it without the need for a receipt.
In somewhat of a random rotation (based on my mood meter) I have a couple Corona Old Boys, Xikar "Old Boy" clone, a couple Pipeliters, & coming soon a Dunhill Rollagas. Kitchen matches for when all else fails.
So, lighters have a rotation of their own?
Usually the one to be least finicky on any given day or weather condition, least likely to need filling or bled get the call. As I said, based on my mood meter.
I think the Bic EZ Reach lighter is the best for me. It's 100% reliable indoors. I haven't tried it outdoors.