To tap or roll??? That is the question - Page 3

Apoco · 10-17-2011, 08:57 AM

I usually roll the ash off. Makes me feel like a gentlemanly scholar!

But really - it is just how I learned to ash a cigar.

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neoflex · 10-17-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

he's my mom's bf....kinda. I had to bite my tongue.

Brutal and I know the feeling. I often find myself biting my tongue with my wifes family even though I just want to verbally blast them most of the time. The last time was a couple weekends ago when my freeloading brother in-law was over and saw my overflowing cabinet and humis and his comment was, "Sure looks like a lot of cancer to me." I literally wanted to just say "F-U, you Mary." Keep in mind this is the same guy when we would have a party or BBQ where drinking was taking place always asked if I had anything fruity. He finally stopped asking and got the hint when the last time he asked me that question I embarrassed him and said "Nothing but my fruity brother in-law." My wife even chuckled but I did eat a lot of sh*t for not keeping that comment to myself later that night when he went home and whined and cried to his wife who in turn gave my wife a load of crap. He's the guy who has no problem dishing it out but never being able to take it. OK, back on topic. Your situation triggered a little pent up frustration that needed to be released.

10-17-2011, 12:04 PM

This question has never come up. Given that of the guys I normally smoke with, only one has what I would consider a sound knowledge of cigars (and that sure isn't me!)...and the fact that our favourite ashtray is a damaged Dana35 diff cover sitting on the middle of a 1/4" thick steel work bench, ashing technique has never really bin a topic of discussion

But...we smoke what we like, and we like what we smoke

Hippi3Slay3r · 10-17-2011, 12:09 PM

Never an issue for me because I always forget and end up wearing it in my lap

Steve · 10-17-2011, 12:12 PM

Enjoy your cigar, "tap and roll" the "expert".

Skywalker · 10-17-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hippi3Slay3r

Never an issue for me because I always forget and end up wearing it in my lap

Sonic04GT · 10-17-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

That, or my iPad screen.

Mr B · 10-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Gotta love the "know it all"!!

I give one lite tap with my finger. If it doesnt release, it wasnt time. Let it ride for a little while longer.
I dont ash just to get rid of it, I ash when it gets long and is ready to plop.

Steve · 10-17-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Gotta love the "know it all"!!

I give one lite tap with my finger. If it doesnt release, it wasnt time. Let it ride for a little while longer.
I dont ash just to get rid of it, I ash when it gets long and is ready to plop.

I'm with you brother.

Crownedone · 10-17-2011, 04:05 PM

It all depends on where and when I am smoking.
Outside, hanging? Don't care.
Laying in bed drinking late at night? I keep it rolled off. Burned my self too many times.

Pat1075 · 10-17-2011, 04:15 PM

everyone knows the only proper way to ash a cigar is to hand it to the girl who walks into the B&M and have her jump up and down until the ash falls off

brigey57 · 10-17-2011, 05:27 PM

I do it both ways too and as others said this guy sounds like a nutjob. Not to say there's anything wrong with a nut, but I'd rather live without them...I've heard that you should let the ash remain on the stick as long as possible as it produces a cooler smoke. Whatever works best with your style.

Cheers

rizzle · 10-19-2011, 08:04 AM

The guy is clearly ignant. I have a servant ash for me. That's the proper way.

Blak Smyth · 10-19-2011, 08:07 AM

I roll my off but thats only because I read it was correct when I first started smoking.
I haven't really noticed anybody else do it though. I read you should never tap you ash but who really cares, cigars are all about your personal experience and what you enjoy!
I prefer not to ash at all but sometimes it is innapropriate

irratebass · 10-19-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Brutal and I know the feeling. I often find myself biting my tongue with my wifes family even though I just want to verbally blast them most of the time. The last time was a couple weekends ago when my freeloading brother in-law was over and saw my overflowing cabinet and humis and his comment was, "Sure looks like a lot of cancer to me." I literally wanted to just say "F-U, you Mary." Keep in mind this is the same guy when we would have a party or BBQ where drinking was taking place always asked if I had anything fruity. He finally stopped asking and got the hint when the last time he asked me that question I embarrassed him and said "Nothing but my fruity brother in-law." My wife even chuckled but I did eat a lot of sh*t for not keeping that comment to myself later that night when he went home and whined and cried to his wife who in turn gave my wife a load of crap. He's the guy who has no problem dishing it out but never being able to take it. OK, back on topic. Your situation triggered a little pent up frustration that needed to be released.

Dude, sound sooo much like my family that I married into, they are are way oversensitive....always have to watch what I say, I usually just swallow my words.

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Gotta love the "know it all"!!

I give one lite tap with my finger. If it doesnt release, it wasnt time. Let it ride for a little while longer.
I dont ash just to get rid of it, I ash when it gets long and is ready to plop.

Yep, this is how I was learned heh

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Originally Posted by Pat1075

everyone knows the only proper way to ash a cigar is to hand it to the girl who walks into the B&M and have her jump up and down until the ash falls off

kelmac07 · 10-19-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

he doesn't smoke anymore and said his go to when he did was ONYX and to only order from Thompson.

Like I'm gonna listen to this guy...the above statement explains a lot.

irratebass · 10-19-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Like I'm gonna listen to this guy...the above statement explains a lot.

You were the only one to comment on that.

Yeah I pretty much threw anything he said out the window when he mentioned Thompson.

DPD6030 · 10-19-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

You were the only one to comment on that.

Yeah I pretty much threw anything he said out the window when he mentioned Thompson.

I say send him a fruity sampler from Thompson's with his credit card information. Fruity cigars and catalogs

I tap usually and sometimes roll. Depends if I'm indoors our outdoors.

WittyUserName · 10-19-2011, 11:38 AM

You should just go tell here where he can tap it....politely of course

76GTFan · 10-19-2011, 11:43 AM

What an ashhole

10-17-2011, 08:57 AM	#41
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question I usually roll the ash off. Makes me feel like a gentlemanly scholar! But really - it is just how I learned to ash a cigar. Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2011, 12:04 PM	#43
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question This question has never come up. Given that of the guys I normally smoke with, only one has what I would consider a sound knowledge of cigars (and that sure isn't me!)...and the fact that our favourite ashtray is a damaged Dana35 diff cover sitting on the middle of a 1/4" thick steel work bench, ashing technique has never really bin a topic of discussion But...we smoke what we like, and we like what we smoke

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Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question Never an issue for me because I always forget and end up wearing it in my lap __________________ "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin franklin.

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Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question Enjoy your cigar, "tap and roll" the "expert". __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

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Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question Gotta love the "know it all"!! I give one lite tap with my finger. If it doesnt release, it wasnt time. Let it ride for a little while longer. I dont ash just to get rid of it, I ash when it gets long and is ready to plop. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

10-17-2011, 04:05 PM	#50
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question It all depends on where and when I am smoking. Outside, hanging? Don't care. Laying in bed drinking late at night? I keep it rolled off. Burned my self too many times.

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Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question everyone knows the only proper way to ash a cigar is to hand it to the girl who walks into the B&M and have her jump up and down until the ash falls off

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brigey57 Smoke me if you can... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bri Location: Enjoying the weather here! Posts: 256 Trading: (0)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question I do it both ways too and as others said this guy sounds like a nutjob. Not to say there's anything wrong with a nut, but I'd rather live without them...I've heard that you should let the ash remain on the stick as long as possible as it produces a cooler smoke. Whatever works best with your style. Cheers __________________ There are five things that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a fine cigar." Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!

10-19-2011, 08:04 AM	#53
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: To tap or roll??? That is the question The guy is clearly ignant. I have a servant ash for me. That's the proper way.

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