Do you puff when lighting cigars - Page 2

replicant_argent · 01-13-2011, 02:07 PM

I utilize a method that is quite secret, involved, and amazing. It involves acrobatics, an infrared temp gun (w/laser, natch), beverages of questionable quality, and midgets...

Sorry...er... little people.......

Anyway, have you ever seen a Cirque du Soliel show? Okay, now think weirder. And with sharp stuff. Jets of flame. Mimes.

markem · 01-13-2011, 02:12 PM

For some people and some cigars, puffing while lighting can lead to a acrid or other poor flavor that can be quite nasty to purge.

Like many others, I light without drawing on the cigar simultaneously (see how well I avoided *that* word). I tend to toast and then blow on the foot to see if it is lit properly. Sometime, I don't cut the head of the cigar until after I'm gotten the foot properly lit. For some large ring gauge cigars, I've detected a bit of a difference.

If I was more of a snob, I'd borrow Pete's little people and that big bowl of pudding he keeps on the patio, but I am so lazy that way.

replicant_argent · 01-13-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I'd borrow Pete's little people and that big bowl of pudding he keeps on the patio, but I am so lazy that way.

You weren't supposed to mention the pudding or the Mila trick...

Damn you people.

Parshooter · 01-13-2011, 02:47 PM

I toast it, then puff to get it good n' lit.

joeobx · 01-13-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

I toast it, then puff to get it good n' lit.

+1
And I like cake AND ice cream

Ashcan Bill · 01-13-2011, 02:21 PM

I went through the toasting the foot method for a couple of years. Then I finally admitted to myself I couldn't tell any difference at all in taste, burn, whatever. It was kind of a neat ritual, but really no more than that for me.

Now I hold fire to the end and puff away (I said puff

). I get the sucker lit quicker, save fuel, and find myself to be a happier and better adjusted person. YMMV

T.G · 01-13-2011, 02:12 PM

I have Mila light them for me, I don't pay any attention to what she does.

markem · 01-13-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I have Mila light them for me, I don't pay any attention to what she does.

Yes you do. We all know you do. We also know that you take videos.

One word: share

Powers · 01-13-2011, 02:48 PM

Most of the time I do not puff but sometimes I do toast and then puff at the very end.

I also like ice cream

RatherUneek · 01-13-2011, 02:54 PM

I jsut torch it till it's glowing. No puff.

chippewastud79 · 01-13-2011, 07:56 PM

Down with Puff!

I toast until it is lit, no drawing required.

01-13-2011, 03:02 PM

I puff and I think its because I get so excited and cant wait!

DennisP · 01-13-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mpd340

I puff and I think its because I get so excited and cant wait!

I had this problem as a teenager.

Wait, what are we talking about?

liltim · 01-13-2011, 03:35 PM

I usually toast the foot and then puff to finish the light. It might be an impatience thing. Sometimes you just cant wait to enjoy the smoke.

Neens · 01-14-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by liltim

I usually toast the foot and then puff to finish the light. It might be an impatience thing. Sometimes you just cant wait to enjoy the smoke.

+1. This is what I always have done. Im going to try just a soft flame no puff light tonight though see which i like better.

Mr B · 01-14-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Neens

+1. This is what I always have done. Im going to try just a soft flame no puff light tonight though see which i like better.

I'm not sure if you can fully light a cigar with a soft flame and "no puff". A soft flame from a bic or other lighter will just burn, crack and turn black the foot and surrounding area.
A no puff light would need some sort of torch or at least a Ronson Jet to fully toast & light without a draw.

01-15-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

I'm not sure if you can fully light a cigar with a soft flame and "no puff". A soft flame from a bic or other lighter will just burn, crack and turn black the foot and surrounding area.
A no puff light would need some sort of torch or at least a Ronson Jet to fully toast & light without a draw.

I certainly do not have the patience for this, but check out this video: http://bcove.me/7ifuzkal

(It seems like the address links only on occasion to the address that I meant...strange... Click on the video "Three Matches." That is the one I meant.)

icehog3 · 01-15-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by staminator

I certainly do not have the patience for this, but check out this video: http://bcove.me/7ifuzkal

I barely had the patience to make it through the video!

01-13-2011, 03:54 PM

Mila says:

Dave128 · 01-14-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Mila says:

Good Lord that woman is absolutely gorgeous. I see why Ryan has a crush on her.

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01-13-2011, 02:07 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I utilize a method that is quite secret, involved, and amazing. It involves acrobatics, an infrared temp gun (w/laser, natch), beverages of questionable quality, and midgets... Sorry...er... little people....... Anyway, have you ever seen a Cirque du Soliel show? Okay, now think weirder. And with sharp stuff. Jets of flame. Mimes. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars For some people and some cigars, puffing while lighting can lead to a acrid or other poor flavor that can be quite nasty to purge. Like many others, I light without drawing on the cigar simultaneously (see how well I avoided that word). I tend to toast and then blow on the foot to see if it is lit properly. Sometime, I don't cut the head of the cigar until after I'm gotten the foot properly lit. For some large ring gauge cigars, I've detected a bit of a difference. If I was more of a snob, I'd borrow Pete's little people and that big bowl of pudding he keeps on the patio, but I am so lazy that way. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-13-2011, 02:47 PM	#4
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I toast it, then puff to get it good n' lit. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

01-13-2011, 02:21 PM	#6
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I went through the toasting the foot method for a couple of years. Then I finally admitted to myself I couldn't tell any difference at all in taste, burn, whatever. It was kind of a neat ritual, but really no more than that for me. Now I hold fire to the end and puff away (I said puff ). I get the sucker lit quicker, save fuel, and find myself to be a happier and better adjusted person. YMMV

01-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I have Mila light them for me, I don't pay any attention to what she does.

01-13-2011, 02:48 PM	#9
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars Most of the time I do not puff but sometimes I do toast and then puff at the very end. I also like ice cream __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

01-13-2011, 02:54 PM	#10
RatherUneek Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Rich Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 69 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I jsut torch it till it's glowing. No puff.

01-13-2011, 07:56 PM	#11
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars Down with Puff! I toast until it is lit, no drawing required. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

01-13-2011, 03:02 PM	#12
mpd340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I puff and I think its because I get so excited and cant wait!

01-13-2011, 03:35 PM	#14
liltim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 Trading: (1)	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars I usually toast the foot and then puff to finish the light. It might be an impatience thing. Sometimes you just cant wait to enjoy the smoke.

01-13-2011, 03:54 PM	#19
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars Mila says: