Most important "tip" you got when you started

11-08-2008, 09:38 PM

The best tips I've been given so far:

- Cut & test the draw. If it's tight, back in the humi and grab a different stick (or drybox it).
- Cooler, 65% beads, Palio, Blazer (in roughly that order)
- Don't get started on the cbid slope

- Herf often
- Smoke what ya like, and like what ya smoke

SmokinCozy · 11-08-2008, 09:40 PM

not to get stuck on any certain stick

NCRadioMan · 11-08-2008, 09:44 PM

Find the largest humidor you will think you will need, then go one size bigger!

Nimbus · 11-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Find the largest humidor you will think you will need, then go one size bigger!

I agree with this quote wholeheartedly.

11-08-2008, 09:44 PM

My first big tip was to stop smoking the cigar when it no longer tasted any good. We're paying for the experience so why ruin it by continuing to smoke when it sucks?

My second big tip was on how to light a cigar properly. The biggest part of that being lighting without drawing on it the same time. This little tip worked well with the first tip because I immediately could enjoy a cigar for longer.

Great thread.

jaycarla · 11-08-2008, 09:48 PM

Keep your address to yourself and never state out loud while herfing what cigars you like.

Also, smoke at least two of a stick before you decide yah or nah.

There are many, many others but I don't want to rob you of all the fun and mistakes I made when I started.

poker · 11-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Dont rush anything. This includes resting the cigars, preparing the humidor, etc. Be patient.
Price is not everything. Customer service is more important.
Dont worry so much about what others have or smoke. Smoke what you like and can afford.
The cigar is only as good as the company you are with.
Dont get so hung up on humidity levels, 2-3% RH wont make much, if any difference.
Never cut the lit end off a cigar and save it for later. It will suck.
Quality is more important than quantity most times
If the price is too good to be true, it usually is a hint a red flag is waving

11-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Some of the best advice has come from the forums that I read which includes using beads and also to ensure a better smoke to go thru the ritual of cutting and lighting it so that you don't burn the cigar before you get to enjoy it. Why hurry the process if it isnt going to taste the best you can make it taste?

Old Sailor · 11-08-2008, 10:12 PM

PIF........pay it forward!!
At a herf just be yourself and enjoy!

groogs · 11-08-2008, 10:26 PM

The best tip I ever got was smoke what you like, and number 2, don't try to impress anyone, becuase there is always someone with better smokes then you could ever hope to get.

zemekone · 11-08-2008, 10:28 PM

when all else fails "Pay It Forward..."

11-08-2008, 10:29 PM

smoke slow and enjoy

11-08-2008, 09:38 PM	#1
petewho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started The best tips I've been given so far: - Cut & test the draw. If it's tight, back in the humi and grab a different stick (or drybox it). - Cooler, 65% beads, Palio, Blazer (in roughly that order) - Don't get started on the cbid slope - Herf often - Smoke what ya like, and like what ya smoke

11-08-2008, 09:40 PM	#2
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started not to get stuck on any certain stick __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

11-08-2008, 09:44 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started Find the largest humidor you will think you will need, then go one size bigger! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

11-08-2008, 09:44 PM	#5
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started My first big tip was to stop smoking the cigar when it no longer tasted any good. We're paying for the experience so why ruin it by continuing to smoke when it sucks? My second big tip was on how to light a cigar properly. The biggest part of that being lighting without drawing on it the same time. This little tip worked well with the first tip because I immediately could enjoy a cigar for longer. Great thread.

11-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#6
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started Keep your address to yourself and never state out loud while herfing what cigars you like. Also, smoke at least two of a stick before you decide yah or nah. There are many, many others but I don't want to rob you of all the fun and mistakes I made when I started. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

11-08-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started Dont rush anything. This includes resting the cigars, preparing the humidor, etc. Be patient. Price is not everything. Customer service is more important. Dont worry so much about what others have or smoke. Smoke what you like and can afford. The cigar is only as good as the company you are with. Dont get so hung up on humidity levels, 2-3% RH wont make much, if any difference. Never cut the lit end off a cigar and save it for later. It will suck. Quality is more important than quantity most times If the price is too good to be true, it usually is a hint a red flag is waving __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

11-08-2008, 10:10 PM	#8
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started Some of the best advice has come from the forums that I read which includes using beads and also to ensure a better smoke to go thru the ritual of cutting and lighting it so that you don't burn the cigar before you get to enjoy it. Why hurry the process if it isnt going to taste the best you can make it taste?

11-08-2008, 10:12 PM	#9
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,216 Trading: (22)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started PIF........pay it forward!! At a herf just be yourself and enjoy! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

11-08-2008, 10:26 PM	#10
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started The best tip I ever got was smoke what you like, and number 2, don't try to impress anyone, becuase there is always someone with better smokes then you could ever hope to get.

11-08-2008, 10:28 PM	#11
zemekone im hungry... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,244 Trading: (0)	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started when all else fails "Pay It Forward..." __________________ A Person that says something cant be done, shouldn't interrupt me actually EFFing doing it!

11-08-2008, 10:29 PM	#12
dcamacho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most important "tip" you got when you started smoke slow and enjoy