I have a red BIC lighter, but I thought I would get a Zippo lighter for $20. I only smoke out of one hitters/bats (most people say Zippos are good for blunts & jays, bad for bowls & bongs). Do you think it's worth the investment? Are there any cons? (pros are obviously windproof-ness, durability, no button to hold)
One big con for me is the lighter fluid. I don't like the taste. Plus I smoke bowls mostly, so I like a bic better for that.
Thanks for the input. As for the taste, can't you use a different brand fluid? Do you think there would be any cons for a one hitter style pipe like so: http://www.marijuana.hk/images/metal_dugout_pipe.jpg
yeah, if you're only smoking blunts and joints, the taste (not to mention unhealthiness) from the zippo fluid won't be such a problem. But for a bowl, where you have to inhale it all, stick with a bic.
Sorry for so many questions lol, but is it because of the butane? would swapping the "guts" to a butane system make it equivalent to a BIC besides build? Amazon.com: Butane Lighter Insert for Flip-top Lighters: Sports & Outdoors
That's good to know. I was just asking above if the source of the taste that others seem to dislike is the lighter fluid vs. butane. i can buy a replacement inside
haha i already posted this link previously but here it is: Amazon.com: Butane Lighter Insert for Flip-top Lighters: Sports & Outdoors
Refillable butane torch lihjter is the way to go zippo taste like shit and it never completly burns fuel
I like zippos for joints because I don't have to taste the gas. For bongs and bowls I prefer bics. I find zippos leak all the time and even without usage it has to be refilled weekly. I do like how the flame holds in the wind, and it's very classy/stylish. Plus tricks are fun to do. Personally I use jet lighters though because I spend a lot of time on the mountains where wind is high. I snowboard with joints. Omega369
I used to carry my MFLB when boarding, but some kid stole it then moved to a different country. Power adaptor and everything Omega369
You need the pipe insert for pipes. I have a zippo and just use it for joints. They make butane inserts too.
OK final decision: torch lighter. probably a Ronson. I hear they're better for caching out a one hitter bowl. The myth that the hotter flame burns the THC is proven *false*. Also, they're cheaper. Thanks for the replies.. I would get a Zippo and put in a torch insert, but it costs about $20 more for the same thing.