Lighting with a zippo

[bluenoser]

So I've noticed both on the previous forum and a couple other's I've landed on people seem to take issue with lighting a cigar with a zippo. I've used mine since I got into cigars and never noticed any kind of "taste" from the fuel, though I usually let it burn for about 30 seconds before lighting. I do have troubles getting a good even toast sometimes but it's usually wind related as well. Would a butane torch lighter really make much difference in my enjoyment of a cigar?

[Demuths1770]

maybe a better toast from a butane. if you wanna give it a try to see if you notice a difference you could grad a cheap ronson jetlite or try a local B&Ms butane torch first when you smoke at there lounge. never tried with a zippo 1. because the ronson was so cheap and 2. i hate filling zippos up every week lol

[bluenoser]

That's my biggest issue, since lately I've only had 1 or 2 a week it seems every time I grab the thing I need to refill it. No local b&m's/lounge around here so can't try there. Maybe I'll try to tack a ronson onto my next order to give one a try. I have seen z-plus and Thunderbird butane inserts for a zippo which would be kind of cool, could still use my zippo but with without the constant refueling.
Might have to give one a try.

[jp1979]

I swapped out my lighter fluid zippo insert with a thunderbird butane soft flame insert. Wayyyyyyy better

[jp1979]

http://vectorkgm.com/official/thunderbird-lighter/

[Emperor Zurg]

IMO no. I use a zippo for pipes and cigars both. Never noticed a fuel tast beyond the first couple puffs and even then it doesn't bother me. I've done the torch and toast thing and although it's easier to get a good solid light that way, once the cigar is underway there isn't any difference that I can tell. Others however, fill argue fiercely to the contrary.

[bluenoser]

would the soft flame be better than the torch?

[Chadderkdawg]

I just ordered the Thunderbird 2 flame torch this morning, will gladly report back once I have a chance to use it.

[tmoran]

I have a double flame torch insert and it works great. I imagine the soft flame version works very well, too, as long as you're not out in the wind.

[bluenoser]

I might pick one of the torch inserts sometime to try. Other than constantly needing to refill the zippo the wind is my biggest issue. If I smoked inside it wouldn't but I'm always outside and the wind never stops in in Saskatchewan so the torch would probably be best.

I just ordered the Thunderbird 2 flame torch this morning, will gladly report back once I have a chance to use it.

Please do, I'd like to know how well they work