"beaters" or "yard-gars"

Langod · 12-19-2009, 08:53 AM

What all do you guys smoke whilst working outside?
With winter having arrived and most of the East Coast being slammed (or about to be) with a Northeaster, what's a good snow-blowing cigar?
In the summer, I might go with something like a Punch Champion (about $5), but in the winter, you're taking the chance of it getting wet from snow. So even a $5 cigar might be a waste of money.
So what's really cheap, and a decent smoke?

Blueface · 12-19-2009, 09:08 AM

Since snow is not a concern for me and hence no fear of getting them wet, I have evolved to smoking whatever I see in the humi that calls me.

I know some see it as a waste to smoke a good cigar while working around the house/yard. I see it as a waste NOT to smoke a good cigar if one is going to smoke at all.

SmokinApe · 12-19-2009, 09:24 AM

I'll smoke cheaper mixed filler "sandwitch" style cigars or seconds... If I am doing "hard labor."

md4958 · 12-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Flor de Olivas are decent inexpensive smokes. Ususally around $1-$2 per stick.

for CCs you might wanna try a Los Statos, or a Piedra

12-19-2009, 09:32 AM

id rather do all the labor, then enjoy a really good cigar when im all done!

mcmoyer · 12-19-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Red

id rather do all the labor, then enjoy a really good cigar when im all done!

I agree...I like to sit and enjoy my smoke. I've tried lighting one up & going out to work and it just doesn't do it for me.

Blindjimme · 12-19-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

id rather do all the labor, then enjoy a really good cigar when im all done!

I'm also in this camp. I reach for a cheapie when time is the issue. FdO or Jose Piedra, both can be pretty tasty. Right on Moe

12-19-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmoyer

I agree...I like to sit and enjoy my smoke. I've tried lighting one up & going out to work and it just doesn't do it for me.

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

I'm also in this camp. I reach for a cheapie when time is the issue. FdO or Jose Piedra, both can be pretty tasty. Right on Moe

yah ive tried smoking a cheap cigar while mowing the lawn or something, but regardless of when or where you smoke a bad cigar..its still a bad cigar..and just makes mowing the lawn that much less enjoyable LOL.
i only smoke when i have time to and something i can enjoy! Not tring to be a snob just hard to smoke and work at the same time unless its a very tiny rg. Like a tatuaje petite or something

Titan410 · 12-20-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

id rather do all the labor, then enjoy a really good cigar when im all done!

I'm with you Red!

Kreth · 12-19-2009, 09:48 AM

For NCs, there's a stickied Cheap Smoke Thread with all kinds of options. I usually don't smoke while doing yard work, but on the golf course I'll go with a cheaper smoke. There's plenty of tasty, cheap smokes, like the FdO mentioned above, so you don't necessarily have to sacrifice flavor.
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madwilliamflint · 12-19-2009, 10:26 AM

L&R Edicion Limitadas. (It's supposed to be a Montecristo 'C' knockoff but, never having had one, I know nothing.) $30 something for a block of 20. They need some rest as they go through those fast enough that they're pretty young when you get them. But drop a bunch in a box for a month and you're good to go. I never regret picking one up.

icehog3 · 12-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Tampa Sweethearts #500 are pretty good, for about $2 a cigar.

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...9393c06c2f327&

Adriftpanda · 12-19-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tampa Sweethearts #500 are pretty good, for about $2 a cigar.

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...9393c06c2f327&

I had one not too long ago and thought it was very good.

theonlybear4CORT · 12-19-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tampa Sweethearts #500 are pretty good, for about $2 a cigar.

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...9393c06c2f327&

Great $2 cigar and if you have to pitch it you wont feel bad for wasting so much of your hard earned mula.

Starscream · 12-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Los Statos or RP Fumas

Don Fernando · 12-19-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Langod

What all do you guys smoke whilst working outside?
With winter having arrived and most of the East Coast being slammed (or about to be) with a Northeaster, what's a good snow-blowing cigar?
In the summer, I might go with something like a Punch Champion (about $5), but in the winter, you're taking the chance of it getting wet from snow. So even a $5 cigar might be a waste of money.
So what's really cheap, and a decent smoke?

try a Vegas de Santiago puros torpedo. They are cheap (bundle of 20 $ 66.00
bundle of 50 $ 128.00) and I like 'em a lot. www.vegassantiago.com

Don Fernando · 12-19-2009, 01:06 PM

cheap doesn't mean bad Red.

12-19-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

cheap doesn't mean bad Red.

if i had to choose a yard gar, i would go with the tabacoz baez SF

SmokinApe · 12-19-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

cheap doesn't mean bad Red.

Agreed, and mowing the lawn or shoveling snow sucks... doing it with a cigar makes it better... Why wouldn't you smoke???

I'll smoke one while working and then relax with another after.... I think it's a little silly that folks need basically smoke in an isolation tank for fear that they might not enjoy a cigar to it's full potential...

12-19-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Agreed, and mowing the lawn or shoveling snow sucks... doing it with a cigar makes it better... Why wouldn't you smoke???

I'll smoke one while working and then relax with another after.... I think it's a little silly that folks need basically smoke in an isolation tank for fear that they might not enjoy a cigar to it's full potential...

i just personally like to chill out when i smoke. thats all. im not in fear of anything, hell im normally drunk when i smoke so im sure im not getting the full potential

12-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#1
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	"beaters" or "yard-gars" What all do you guys smoke whilst working outside? With winter having arrived and most of the East Coast being slammed (or about to be) with a Northeaster, what's a good snow-blowing cigar? In the summer, I might go with something like a Punch Champion (about $5), but in the winter, you're taking the chance of it getting wet from snow. So even a $5 cigar might be a waste of money. So what's really cheap, and a decent smoke? __________________ Jim

12-19-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" Since snow is not a concern for me and hence no fear of getting them wet, I have evolved to smoking whatever I see in the humi that calls me. I know some see it as a waste to smoke a good cigar while working around the house/yard. I see it as a waste NOT to smoke a good cigar if one is going to smoke at all. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" I'll smoke cheaper mixed filler "sandwitch" style cigars or seconds... If I am doing "hard labor." __________________ Try my Cigar Glue

12-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" Flor de Olivas are decent inexpensive smokes. Ususally around $1-$2 per stick. for CCs you might wanna try a Los Statos, or a Piedra __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

12-19-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" For NCs, there's a stickied Cheap Smoke Thread with all kinds of options. I usually don't smoke while doing yard work, but on the golf course I'll go with a cheaper smoke. There's plenty of tasty, cheap smokes, like the FdO mentioned above, so you don't necessarily have to sacrifice flavor. Posted via Mobile Device

12-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#5
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" id rather do all the labor, then enjoy a really good cigar when im all done!

12-19-2009, 10:26 AM	#11
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" L&R Edicion Limitadas. (It's supposed to be a Montecristo 'C' knockoff but, never having had one, I know nothing.) $30 something for a block of 20. They need some rest as they go through those fast enough that they're pretty young when you get them. But drop a bunch in a box for a month and you're good to go. I never regret picking one up.

12-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" Tampa Sweethearts #500 are pretty good, for about $2 a cigar. http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...9393c06c2f327& __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" Los Statos or RP Fumas __________________ Insert quote here.

12-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: "beaters" or "yard-gars" cheap doesn't mean bad Red. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.