Do you puff when lighting cigars

01-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Continuing with my theme of asking people's opinions on cigar smoking habits....

I have received differing advice on how exactly to light a cigar. Previously, I had always held the cigar above a flame and puffed to light the foot. Someone (you know who you are), suggested that I not puff on the cigar while lighting it, but simply heat the foot with a torch or soft flame until the cigar was fully lit. On the other hand, I have seen some veteran cigar smokers puff on their cigars while lighting (of course creating a sizable flame off the end of their cigars).

So I ask you, Asylum members, what are your

?

Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.

HK3- · 01-13-2011, 12:40 PM

No puff for me. (I like gorillas!

)

Skywalker · 01-13-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

No puff for me. (I like gorillas!

)

I see what you did there!

HK3- · 01-14-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I see what you did there!

E.J. · 01-13-2011, 12:41 PM

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

Ogre · 01-13-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

elderboy02 · 01-13-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

+1

Dave128 · 01-13-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

This

swh127 · 01-13-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

Eleven · 01-13-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

this.

BFallehy · 01-13-2011, 02:36 PM

No Puff, well usualy.

Puff if I don't have a torch on me or there is a lit tiki torch near by.

The only problem is I keep waking up in the strangest places when I use that method.

chachee52 · 01-13-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

I have a reason. I like to see the fire come from the foot of the cigar. I like fire!!!

01-13-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

I have a reason. I like to see the fire come from the foot of the cigar. I like fire!!!

haha good reason. Pyros unite!

VirtualSmitty · 01-15-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

Same here.

hscmit · 01-13-2011, 12:43 PM

no puff

wayner123 · 01-13-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by staminator

Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.

I don't usually puff when lighting. I say usually because sometimes I care less about how I begin a cigar. I normally use the Puisias Method to light a cigar. I find that it greatly helps not to alter the flavor.

Mr B · 01-13-2011, 12:49 PM

No Puff.
I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.

BigCat · 01-13-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

No Puff.
I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.

+1, except I don't always do the purge after I make sure the entire foot is lit.

bobarian · 01-13-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

No Puff.
I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.

But I'm always willing to try something new. Send Mila on over and I'll give her a tryout.

boom · 01-15-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

No Puff.
I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.

Same here...

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01-13-2011, 12:38 PM	#1
staminator Guest Posts: n/a	Do you puff when lighting cigars Continuing with my theme of asking people's opinions on cigar smoking habits.... I have received differing advice on how exactly to light a cigar. Previously, I had always held the cigar above a flame and puffed to light the foot. Someone (you know who you are), suggested that I not puff on the cigar while lighting it, but simply heat the foot with a torch or soft flame until the cigar was fully lit. On the other hand, I have seen some veteran cigar smokers puff on their cigars while lighting (of course creating a sizable flame off the end of their cigars). So I ask you, Asylum members, what are your ? Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.

01-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars No puff for me. (I like gorillas!)

01-13-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

01-13-2011, 02:36 PM	#11
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars No Puff, well usualy. Puff if I don't have a torch on me or there is a lit tiki torch near by. The only problem is I keep waking up in the strangest places when I use that method.

01-13-2011, 12:43 PM	#15
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars no puff

01-13-2011, 12:49 PM	#17
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars No Puff. I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.