Opus X Rubusto -- Picture Review -- 50 pix

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Big Vito

Xikar work great for me.

i didnt enjoy the Xikar...

Still, i've never used a palio... but this new one i used was excellent!!

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

i didnt enjoy the Xikar...

Still, i've never used a palio... but this new one i used was excellent!!

thats good to hear

[TomHagen]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

you know what? I've contemplated buying a nice expensive cutter... but i saw where that got me with my 80.00 dollar colibri lighter (i know use a ronson).

Go with what you know!

if i try a palio and like it, i'll simply buy one!

after many different cutters over the years, the best one was a cutter that looked exactly like yours... single-blade guilottine, bulky, plastic piece of junk my dad gave me - firm blade, straight, sharp cut. It got too dirty, a little rusty, so I go with the Palio, even though it still cuts amazing!

[Starscream]

Nice pics, Bobby.

Originally Posted by Big Vito

Xikar work great for me.

[karmaz00]

awesome pics. thanks for sharing

I have not enjoyed an Opus X since they were good six years ago....I am glad that you liked yours...

[tireiron]

Good Review. Was the cigar new, or did it have some age? I have smoked a few with 6 -7 years on them, and they haven't been half bad.

[goalie204]

This review could have used some more pictures, i'd have preferred at least 300, but thanks for the review

Everybody's talking about Bob's great pictures...I can't see a damn picture in the entire thread...what the hell Bob?? (at work, no pics for me....sigh)

Another fine review my man.

[mmblz]

The 50,000 word review!

If you scroll real fast through the pics it's like watching a movie.

[Da Klugs]

2 words...

Dry lips!

No one will ever invite you into a PPP with that kind of slobber style.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

2 words...

Dry lips!

No one will ever invite you into a PPP with that kind of slobber style.

eh, i smoke cigars in the fashion that makes them most enjoyable. And they are. I also dont htink i'm the type of guy that would ever take part in a PPP either.

So i'm A-OK!!!

[Da Klugs]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

eh, i smoke cigars in the fashion that makes them most enjoyable. And they are. I also dont htink i'm the type of guy that would ever take part in a PPP either.

So i'm A-OK!!!

Perfectly understandable from your perspective. It's interesting how perspectives change as we evolve our experiences within and around this interesting hobby.

Hope to have the oportunity to re-quote the post above "down the line".

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Perfectly understandable from your perspective. It's interesting how perspectives change as we evolve our experiences within and around this interesting hobby.

Hope to have the oportunity to re-quote the post above "down the line".

Quite profound from many angles...

your a pretty decent guy Klugs.

[landhoney]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

And they are. I also dont htink i'm the type of guy that would ever take part in a PPP either.

So i'm A-OK!!!

It's COMPLETELY disgusting,,,,,,,and I love it. The few people(non-inmates) I've told I participate in such craziness look at me like I've got a third head.
It allows you to smoke cigars that otherwise could not be handed out to everyone, compare a multitude of flavors, compare cigars against cigars (I knew X cigar tasted like Y cigar, etc.) and in a weird way it is some kind of bonding type of thing.
You always remember your first . In my case I knew I was going to do it, and when that first cigar came around it was like diving into a pool, you just do it. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters I've had the privilege to Herf and PPP with.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by landhoney

It's COMPLETELY disgusting,,,,,,,and I love it. The few people(non-inmates) I've told I participate in such craziness look at me like I've got a third head.
It allows you to smoke cigars that otherwise could not be handed out to everyone, compare a multitude of flavors, compare cigars against cigars (I knew X cigar tasted like Y cigar, etc.) and in a weird way it is some kind of bonding type of thing.
You always remember your first . In my case I knew I was going to do it, and when that first cigar came around it was like diving into a pool, you just do it. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters I've had the privilege to Herf and PPP with.

I don't understand what the issue is (as long as no one slobbers). The same folks who scoff at a PPP think nothing of taking a belt off of a buddies beer or flask.

man u smokeing a cigar that isnt a gurkha are u ill ?

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I have always thought picture reviews should contain the following pictures:
One prelight, cut or uncut both we don't need both
One sometime after the light, within the first inch or so
One of the ash if you keep it on for 2.5 inches or more before it falls
One of the aftermath, meaning the nub, with the band nearby if you want, or not.
acceptable additions as needed would be if there were any issues with the cigar, including but not limited to a very bad burn, canoeing, tar, wrapper splitting, etc. Another acceptable addition to the pictures above would include the atmosphere or location if it is unique or neat for any reason.

Sometimes less is more.

point taken.

Originally Posted by adampc22

man u smokeing a cigar that isnt a gurkha are u ill ?

haha, good one! The Gurkha count is still lingering at just over 110.

[HK3-]

Great pictures and review.

I myself prefer to post a zillion photos (like yourself) and I also enjoy seeing others pictures.

Opus is a good cigar to revist from time to time.

PPP is the way to go. Very rarely am I in the mood to smoke multiple cigars at the same time so this PPP'ing works great.
My buddy Mark (borndead1), and I PPP all the time. He slobbers like yourself (you guys would make a nice date for the right person )

Can you feel the love at CA?