How Fast Do You Smoke??? - Page 2

AdamJoshua · 02-04-2014, 10:54 PM

I tend to find the lower RH I keep my sticks at obviously the better the burn and they don't go out on me as often, I used to keep them at a higher RH around 68-70, I have since gone to about 62% and they smoke much better to me.

kelmac07 · 02-05-2014, 07:48 AM

It all depends on what I'm smoking (vitola wise). I used to be an extremely fast smoker. I learned to slow down a ton...especially with lanceros. I try to stick to the "take a puff every 45 seconds" train of thought. But as long as the stick is not burning hot or getting harsh, I may speed this up to one every 30-35 seconds.

mjdx88 · 02-05-2014, 08:07 AM

Depends on my environment. Usually 1 min between puffs, a little faster when I am alone or walking. If I am with friends a lot slower, normally I have to re-light about 4 or 5 times.

Robustos last me about 45min to an hour.

tsolomon · 02-05-2014, 09:53 AM

I try to smoke slower, but the cold weather doesn't help. Last robusto lasted about 50 minutes in the 20 degree weather with the propane heater going.

mikesr1963 · 02-05-2014, 11:47 AM

Depends, I usually don't smoke passed the halfway mark on the cigar and will sit it down to rest in between drags. I'm usually tinkering in my shop when I smoke too where it quite and peaceful. There I never feel rushed and tend to enjoy the experience every time. TV, computer, video games etc. reduce the joy with me so I also stay away from that.

Remo · 02-05-2014, 11:49 AM

Depends on how cold it is outside!!! Sometimes pretty damn fast, summer months I can really enjoy a smoke and it will take quite awhile, if I am with someone or Herfing, I really lose track and a smoke will last a very long time

Steve · 02-05-2014, 01:02 PM

For me it depends on several things. If I am walking the dog, I'll smoke a bit faster. If I am sitting around with friends sipping a fine beverage, I smoke slower. If I'm hanging out with awesome BOTL sipping a fine beverage I just smoke way too many ;-)

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 02-05-2014, 01:40 PM

I try to pay attention to how the cigar is smoking and moderate my time between puffs accordingly. Lately I have been enjoying small ring gauge cigars and they smoke better if I take a puff about every 45-60 seconds. It also depends on what I am doing – I tend to smoke slower when sitting with friends and enjoying a beverage. Generally, I find that the slower I smoke a cigar the more flavors I notice and the more enjoyment I get out of the experience.

STEVE S · 02-05-2014, 02:23 PM

I smoke my cigars very slowly. The smaller RGs I take my time so they don't get to hot. I find that smoking slow increases the flavors.

dijit · 02-05-2014, 02:43 PM

The person that got me started on cigars many years ago once told me something that I adhere to and think of every time I have a cigar. "This aint no race ya bonehead!"

Smaller ring gauges I find burn a little hotter and I force myself to one draw every 60 seconds or so. The larger ring gauges I take similar gaps but find I can take 2 draws without it adversely affecting the the flavor. That being said I still find some sticks that will go out if not taken every 45 seconds.

RevSmoke · 02-05-2014, 03:40 PM

The fastest I smoked was about 118 MPH, but I wasn't driving.

mahtofire14 · 02-05-2014, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

Depends on how cold it is outside!!! Sometimes pretty damn fast, summer months I can really enjoy a smoke and it will take quite awhile, if I am with someone or Herfing, I really lose track and a smoke will last a very long time

This.

longknocker · 02-05-2014, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

The fastest I smoked was about 118 MPH, but I wasn't driving.

Tim Was Driving, Right, Rev.?

02-04-2014, 10:54 PM	#21
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? I tend to find the lower RH I keep my sticks at obviously the better the burn and they don't go out on me as often, I used to keep them at a higher RH around 68-70, I have since gone to about 62% and they smoke much better to me.

02-05-2014, 07:48 AM	#22
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? It all depends on what I'm smoking (vitola wise). I used to be an extremely fast smoker. I learned to slow down a ton...especially with lanceros. I try to stick to the "take a puff every 45 seconds" train of thought. But as long as the stick is not burning hot or getting harsh, I may speed this up to one every 30-35 seconds. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-05-2014, 08:07 AM	#23
mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? Depends on my environment. Usually 1 min between puffs, a little faster when I am alone or walking. If I am with friends a lot slower, normally I have to re-light about 4 or 5 times. Robustos last me about 45min to an hour.

02-05-2014, 09:53 AM	#24
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? I try to smoke slower, but the cold weather doesn't help. Last robusto lasted about 50 minutes in the 20 degree weather with the propane heater going.

02-05-2014, 11:47 AM	#25
mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? Depends, I usually don't smoke passed the halfway mark on the cigar and will sit it down to rest in between drags. I'm usually tinkering in my shop when I smoke too where it quite and peaceful. There I never feel rushed and tend to enjoy the experience every time. TV, computer, video games etc. reduce the joy with me so I also stay away from that.

02-05-2014, 11:49 AM	#26
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? Depends on how cold it is outside!!! Sometimes pretty damn fast, summer months I can really enjoy a smoke and it will take quite awhile, if I am with someone or Herfing, I really lose track and a smoke will last a very long time __________________

02-05-2014, 01:02 PM	#27
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? For me it depends on several things. If I am walking the dog, I'll smoke a bit faster. If I am sitting around with friends sipping a fine beverage, I smoke slower. If I'm hanging out with awesome BOTL sipping a fine beverage I just smoke way too many ;-) __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-05-2014, 01:40 PM	#28
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? I try to pay attention to how the cigar is smoking and moderate my time between puffs accordingly. Lately I have been enjoying small ring gauge cigars and they smoke better if I take a puff about every 45-60 seconds. It also depends on what I am doing – I tend to smoke slower when sitting with friends and enjoying a beverage. Generally, I find that the slower I smoke a cigar the more flavors I notice and the more enjoyment I get out of the experience.

02-05-2014, 02:23 PM	#29
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? I smoke my cigars very slowly. The smaller RGs I take my time so they don't get to hot. I find that smoking slow increases the flavors. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

02-05-2014, 02:43 PM	#30
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? The person that got me started on cigars many years ago once told me something that I adhere to and think of every time I have a cigar. "This aint no race ya bonehead!" Smaller ring gauges I find burn a little hotter and I force myself to one draw every 60 seconds or so. The larger ring gauges I take similar gaps but find I can take 2 draws without it adversely affecting the the flavor. That being said I still find some sticks that will go out if not taken every 45 seconds. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

02-05-2014, 03:40 PM	#31
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: How Fast Do You Smoke??? The fastest I smoked was about 118 MPH, but I wasn't driving. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"