Thread: Lighters?

Looking at either the Xikar NXT or the Colibri Providence.

Thoughts on either?

Or should I look at something else?

Best touch lighter I have ever had is the Dupont Xtend (I think they're called something else now). I have had it for 4+ years and put it through the wash numerous times on accident and it still works like new. They're just over $100




Out of the two you mentioned above, I would go Xikar hands down. Colibris constantly break and need to be sent back to be fixed.

Thank you. I am very close to pulling the trigger and I really like the NXT best and seems its great bang for the buck.

Originally Posted by secure

Thank you. I am very close to pulling the trigger and I really like the NXT best and seems its great bang for the buck.

Your welcome. Xikar makes great products, and most, if not all have life time warrantys. I have broken a couple of their cutters, and they have sent me brand new ones free of charge!

I will always stand by Xikar for there quality products! I am currently using there Trezo lighter. Its my favorite lighters they have produced, you should check it out Mitch. That Dupont Xtend is awesome as well!

Originally Posted by ackroydb

Best touch lighter I have ever had is the Dupont Xtend (I think they're called something else now). I have had it for 4+ years and put it through the wash numerous times on accident and it still works like new. They're just over $100




Out of the two you mentioned above, I would go Xikar hands down. Colibris constantly break and need to be sent back to be fixed.

I cannot agree more on the S.T. Dupont X-Tend (now called MaxiJet). The best lighter I have used and owned. However, where on Earth do you find it for "just over 100$"? It retails at an average price of 200$ (between 150$-200$ online and 200$-300$ in retial stores).

PS: although the same lighter, the X-Tend was made in France and the MaxiJet is now made in China.

Secure,

What's your budget?

I would also go with the Xikar and also recommend the Siglo brand. Average price of 50$ and very reliable.

Originally Posted by Hovy

where on Earth do you find it for "just over 100$"? It retails at an average price of 200$ (between 150$-200$ online and 200$-300$ in retial stores).

The prices must have gone up....maybe when they changed the name? I bought mine several years ago and for some reason $135 stands out in my mind. I know it was under $150

Its not pretty, but my blazer has never let me down.

For fancy, I've got ST Dupont.

Colibri's have had issues with dependability for me.

Originally Posted by ackroydb

The prices must have gone up....maybe when they changed the name? I bought mine several years ago and for some reason $135 stands out in my mind. I know it was under $150

I gotta say that the X-Tend has been in the market for quite some time now hence the price difference.