My torch I got from my first starter humi kit is toast. Been using matches but time for a new lighter. I'm thinking about getting the Xikar EX natural flame. Anyone have any experience with this one? Appreciate your thoughts on it!
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02-18-2015, 08:33 PM #1Lonely Wandering Bum
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02-18-2015, 10:07 PM #2Wow, Someone Knows Me
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I have had a few of these and I love them, with a disclaimer: It SUCKS outside with the slightest bit of wind. Indoors it's a great lighter, just don't take it outside and you'll be golden.
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02-18-2015, 10:18 PM #3Lonely Wandering Bum
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02-19-2015, 12:49 AM #4Bummin' Around
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I love it! I use a torch lighter if there's wind outside, but always use EX otherwise. I treat lighting my cigar like a ritual and this lighter is indispensable!
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02-19-2015, 01:26 AM #5Wow, Someone Knows Me
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Mine has been extraordinarily dependable since I got it 6 years ago.
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I haven't tried the the EX yet, I have been a loyal Xikar user for more than 10 years and have yet to find a bad product, or one they won't warranty. My cutter is on its 4th life and my oldest lighter has been back twice for repair and clean up in 10 years.
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02-21-2015, 02:48 PM #7Bummin' Around
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Just wanted to say Xikar warranty is the best! I sent out my lighter for coil repair (2nd time sending it out) and they sent it back fully functional. They truly stand by their product!
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02-21-2015, 11:37 PM #8Bummin' Around
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I have grown to not like Xikar products, everything I have had from them has broken on me. Sure they have a lifetime guarantee but it becomes a PITA to keep getting things replaced. The reason the guarantee is there is because the product is destined to fail you sooner rather than later.
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02-22-2015, 01:18 AM #9Lonely Wandering Bum
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The only lighting method that hasn't crapped out on me is a Zippo.
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02-22-2015, 08:26 PM #10Bummin' Around
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All butane lighters fail over use. I challenge someone to name a brand that hasn't failed.
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