matches are fine theres no diference in the "fumes" from butane and wood... its just that the butane burns hotter and more efficintly..meaning less carbon is produced...thats all the sulphur is gone once the match is burning regularly... matches are just annoying to use with bongs/pipes cause once your stoned they dont work, you either inhale too hard or your exhale on them before your hit....but if you get bored you can have more funn with matches than with a lighter..