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11-21-2009, 02:35 AM | #1 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
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11-21-2009, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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12-02-2009, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Heres a random question but can you really tell if a cigar is too dry/moist when you smoke it? How bout by sight and touch? I want to know to see if my humidor is working how it should.
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12-02-2009, 09:47 PM | #4 |
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Rh too high if your smokes consistently have tight draws. Crispy wrappers would be an indication of too low humidity. What are you using for humidity control? In FL I would suspect you have a problem maintaining lower than 70% Rh. Are you using a calibrated hygrometer? I have my Rh between 62-65% and everything is fine. Its not guesswork, but a combination of good control(Heartfelt Humidity Beads) and a calibrated hygrometer.
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12-06-2009, 07:28 AM | #5 |
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I have a question that has probably been asked before so forgive me. Being Active Duty we will move quite a bit and I want to know everyone's opinion of ling term use of a travel humidor? Since I am just getting into this I currently have a Cigar Caddy 5 count - don't want to buy a lot of one kind while I figure out my taste. Can I use multiple cigar caddy's for my storage? and how should I maintain them? I am thinking about getting a 10 or more count one next.
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12-06-2009, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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Yes, you can. I keep cigars in mine for months without any humidification and they smoke fine. As long as they are properly humidified going in, they will not dry out. Do yourself a favor and get the 15 or 18 count model. You can take the foam trays out and get a lot more cigars in there. I can put almost 30 cigars in my 15 count without the foam trays.
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12-06-2009, 11:30 AM | #8 |
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12-12-2009, 09:10 AM | #9 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
Next beginner question
How much difference does a torpedo make on the draw of the cigar? how far up can you cut it and get a looser draw? Is it typical to prefer one over another - a Parejo or a Torpedo |
12-12-2009, 09:18 AM | #10 | |
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I typically cut a torpedo thin - and always at a slight angle. If the draw is not optimal, I can always snip off a little more.
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12-12-2009, 09:26 AM | #11 | |
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If I find I do not prefer torpedos after a few does that mean I will not prefer all torpedos? |
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12-12-2009, 09:29 AM | #12 |
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I am much more concerned with the flavor of a cigar than shape. There are torpedos I like and those I don't, based on taste. So my answer to your question would be "no".
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12-12-2009, 09:32 AM | #13 |
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12-12-2009, 09:37 AM | #15 | |
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Keep smoking.
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12-12-2009, 10:29 AM | #16 |
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12-12-2009, 11:50 AM | #17 |
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Wise words above.
To elaborate a bit on cutting a torpedo, and this is by no means the definitive word, but I like to cut mine at about a 30degree angle about 3/8" up. Test the draw and if you want it a bit more free then cut another 1/4 inch. You can also recut after smoking a bit if it starts to get tight. The reason for cutting at an angle is that you get more surface space exposed. |
12-12-2009, 11:53 AM | #18 | |
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Need to get myself a decent cutter for the torpedos I have. I have been using a punch and been happy with it so far |
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Now does exposing more surface area affect only the draw? I'm just curious if you could also get the same affect by cutting a little higher up and straight?...or are there other consequences to a straight cut on a torpedo?
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12-29-2009, 06:57 PM | #20 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
hey, question from a noob,
what are the takes on a punch? good or bad? |