RH Change in Cigars?

longknocker · 06-22-2009, 05:09 PM

Just curious, Inmates. With the summer months upon us and 100% Humidity here in Mobile, does the humidity of a cigar you're smoking change that much during the smoke? I keep my sticks at 65RH, but they seem to get much more 'Moist' this time of year even in the short 1-1.5 hour time frame that I'm smoking one outside. Any ideas on how much RH can change in a cigar over that timeframe?

Thanks!

Greg

NCRadioMan · 06-22-2009, 05:48 PM

I have noticed that when smoking a Pepin made product that I keep in the low 60's will begin to swell and become bitter and harsh when smoking in higher humidity.

icehog3 · 06-22-2009, 05:53 PM

I have watched cigars sitting out on a table in high humidity swell up pretty good within a couple hours.....best to keep them in your humidor until right before you light them in that kind of humidity.

14holestogie · 06-22-2009, 06:45 PM

I carry my golf sticks in reused tubes to keep them at the proper rh when a travel humi is too much.

longknocker · 06-23-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I have noticed that when smoking a Pepin made product that I keep in the low 60's will begin to swell and become bitter and harsh when smoking in higher humidity.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have watched cigars sitting out on a table in high humidity swell up pretty good within a couple hours.....best to keep them in your humidor until right before you light them in that kind of humidity.

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

I carry my golf sticks in reused tubes to keep them at the proper rh when a travel humi is too much.

Thanks for the words of wisdom & advice, All!

06-22-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,259 Trading: (82)	RH Change in Cigars? Just curious, Inmates. With the summer months upon us and 100% Humidity here in Mobile, does the humidity of a cigar you're smoking change that much during the smoke? I keep my sticks at 65RH, but they seem to get much more 'Moist' this time of year even in the short 1-1.5 hour time frame that I'm smoking one outside. Any ideas on how much RH can change in a cigar over that timeframe? Thanks! Greg

06-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: RH Change in Cigars? I have noticed that when smoking a Pepin made product that I keep in the low 60's will begin to swell and become bitter and harsh when smoking in higher humidity. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

06-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,267 Trading: (60)	Re: RH Change in Cigars? I have watched cigars sitting out on a table in high humidity swell up pretty good within a couple hours.....best to keep them in your humidor until right before you light them in that kind of humidity. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-22-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: RH Change in Cigars? I carry my golf sticks in reused tubes to keep them at the proper rh when a travel humi is too much. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*