CaptainQuintero Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Thinking about getting a new lighter as mine is dying, this looks sexy as hell but I have no experience with xikar lighters. I quite like the idea of a lemon drizzle lighter
Tyemv Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Thinking about getting a new lighter as mine is dying, this looks sexy as hell but I have no experience with xikar lighters. I quite like the idea of a lemon drizzle lighter That's one nice lighter. You won't be disappointed. I have two xikar's lighters. Just love em. Goes everywhere with me.
CigarAsh Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Xikar makes really quality stuff. They're often at the cigar shows at my favorite B&M here in town (they're also local guys so I'm a little biased). I have a similar lighter from them that I love, but it isn't a true torch - so not very good in the wind. Make sure you get the version that is a torch. Also, expect a pretty steep price on these, probably over $100. I got mine free for buying a box of Xikar cigars at a show. The Xikar HCs are decent smokes.
drubcurtis Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Oh right so this isn't windproof? This is actually their windproof model, but it is a soft flame. I had one for a while but did not really enjoy the system. I personally prefer their torch system. I just picked up a Axia and it is a bad boy, I am really enjoying it. The good part about getting a xikar is you can purchase it and if you don't like it, just take it back to the store and they will hook you up with a brand new lighter and will let you switch models...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 This is actually their windproof model, but it is a soft flame. I had one for a while but did not really enjoy the system. I personally prefer their torch system. I just picked up a Axia and it is a bad boy, I am really enjoying it. Are you sure? Everything I'm reading says that this is a jet-torch, the EX is a torch powered soft flame have you that?
CigarAsh Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Think the version in the video is the true torch (windproof). My versions is the softer flame. It's a great lighter, but doesn't cut it in the wind.
CaptainQuintero Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 Think the version in the video is the true torch (windproof). My versions is the softer flame. It's a great lighter, but doesn't cut it in the wind. Ah right, that's interesting though; is it the same design on the outside too? Look the same as the one in the vid etc?
CigarAsh Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Ah right, that's interesting though; is it the same design on the outside too? Look the same as the one in the vid etc? Mine is the solid chrome with inlaid glass/enamel medallion kind of reminiscent of old tobacco posters. I'm on my iPad now where posting pics is a pain (in other words I don't know how to do it yet). I'll post a pic tomorrow from my work pc if you want. Like I said, I love the lighter, but some days my deck is a little "breezy" and it's a pain. Then it's back to the cheap colibri.
CaptainQuintero Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 Mine is the solid chrome with inlaid glass/enamel medallion kind of reminiscent of old tobacco posters. I'm on my iPad now where posting pics is a pain (in other words I don't know how to do it yet). I'll post a pic tomorrow from my work pc if you want. Like I said, I love the lighter, but some days my deck is a little "breezy" and it's a pain. Then it's back to the cheap colibri. There seems to be a few different models, some have this soft flame while others have a torch/jet/flower like this I think that the cross over is the latter and it sounds like yours is the former? I think...lol
drubcurtis Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Are you sure? Everything I'm reading says that this is a jet-torch, the EX is a torch powered soft flame have you that? My bad, you are correct. I had the EX which has a different system than the Crossover... I have nothing to offer on the crossover but I am a fan of Xikar lighters for the previously stated reasons. Good luck!
CigarAsh Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 There seems to be a few different models, some have this soft flame while others have a torch/jet/flower like this I think that the cross over is the latter and it sounds like yours is the former? I think...lol That's it! I didn't even know they made a true torch version of it until this thread. I'd go for the torch. But as I said before, they're pricey. I just need a flame not a work of art to get my cigar lit.
CaptainQuintero Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 My bad, you are correct. I had the EX which has a different system than the Crossover... I have nothing to offer on the crossover but I am a fan of Xikar lighters for the previously stated reasons. Good luck! No problem! Lol I was starting to get paranoid about multiple models looking the same but having different internals! That's it! I didn't even know they made a true torch version of it until this thread. I'd go for the torch. But as I said before, they're pricey. I just need a flame not a work of art to get my cigar lit. Yeah I know, I have a creme brulee burner for at home which is great but out and about is a pain, I'm fed up with Colibri and other cheaper brands dying on me after a year so wanting to get something which will last a bit longer lol!
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