Originally the first “wind-proof” lighters used a super-heated coil or metal “burner” (as pictured here) to ignite Tobacco products.  This system is nearly impervious to wind, but very susceptible to clogging and damage because the burner is made of delicate metal wires.  Lighting is a slow process with these lighters, unless they are enhanced with a traditional flame.  The Burner lighter is excellent for small ring gauge cigars or during wind storms, but may not be vigorous enough to light larger cigars on a regular basis.