Just when I thought I've seen it all ...

Parshooter · 01-06-2012, 07:41 AM

a friend lit his Fuente Anjeo in the following manner: he slid the cedar wrapper off about half way. He cut the cigar, then lit the cedar while drawing the flame through it, to the cigar. Seemed to light the cigar well enough to not have to re-light when he took the cedar off. File this under stupid cigar tricks or moment of genius

Powers · 01-06-2012, 07:54 AM

I can only think of two possible issues. As long as you would be able to keep the flame from going up the cedar and burning the wrapper it would work. My only other hesitancy would be that I like to toast the foot a good bit, which that method might not do as much.

Experimenting is what makes any hobby fun so I will say that I'm gonna have to try it at least once

Subvet642 · 01-06-2012, 08:13 AM

It seems to me like ritualized silliness bordering on OCD.

Silound · 01-06-2012, 08:26 AM

I've seen this too...it does work, it's just one of the more unusual ways I've seen people light cigars. Genius or crazy? I don't know.

shilala · 01-06-2012, 08:40 AM

Lots of guys use cedar sticks to light cigars, I think it's pretty ingenious.
I wouldn't do it because I'm not a big fan of lots of cedar, I even take cedar wrappers off of everything so it doesn't become overwhelming. For someone who really enjoys a lot of cedar, it really sounds pretty slick.

Coop · 01-06-2012, 08:43 AM

Put some flash paper under his cedar wrapper when he isn't looking....

irratebass · 01-06-2012, 08:56 AM

I can't wrap my head around the way you described this, I need to find a video of this.

ktblunden · 01-06-2012, 09:01 AM

I've seen a video of someone doing this, don't remember where it was. The guy in the video ended up absolutely torching the crap out of his cigar. If you can manage it to where it does what you want and you're happy with it, more power to you. I'll stick to gently toasting the foot on mine.

Parshooter · 01-06-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop

Put some flash paper under his cedar wrapper when he isn't looking....

That's funny, and I do have some flash paper. But this guy has a short fuse and not much of a sense of humor, so it wouldn't go over too well.

Buckeye Jack · 01-06-2012, 09:04 AM

I was there when he did it as well, and it was different to say the least. While he is constantly moving the cedar down, so it DOESN't ignite the sides of the cigar, I would be too worried about it ruining the cigar by having one spot on the side ignite. Obvously putting a burn whole in the side of the cigar is going to affect the draw.

Coop · 01-06-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

That's funny, and I do have some flash paper. But this guy has a short fuse and not much of a sense of humor, so it wouldn't go over too well.

I hate guys that can't take a joke!!!

01-06-2012, 09:54 AM

I wonder how the ribbon and tape tasted.

NCRadioMan · 01-06-2012, 10:08 AM

Geez, talk about cedar overload.

BlindedByScience · 01-06-2012, 10:10 AM

I usually pull the cedar off my boxes of Anejo's so I can keep an eye on 'em.

After the mold issues of years past, I'm still a little paranoid.

awsmith4 · 01-06-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

That's funny, and I do have some flash paper. But this guy has a short fuse and not much of a sense of humor, so it wouldn't go over too well.

That would make me want to do it even more

Taki · 01-06-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop

I hate guys that can't take a joke!!!

I have never seen this personally but sounds crazy and

cjhalbrooks · 01-06-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

That's funny, and I do have some flash paper. But this guy has a short fuse and not much of a sense of humor, so it wouldn't go over too well.

Well i would be pissed tooo. Sticks are not cheep no matter how much they cost. Although i would like to see it on a video as long as you replace the stick

01-06-2012, 12:10 PM

So working at a cigar store Ive seen and heard many crazy stories but the best trick I have ever seen is the one in desperate measures. This will be helpful to alot of service men in combat. When you do not have a cutter or punch available but a cigar to enjoy the easy and most convinient smoking trick is to turn the ciar around and light the head. the foot is already evenly cut and not to much loose tobacco gets out so in desperate times itrs a nice trick to enjoy a nice cigar

01-06-2012, 07:41 AM	#1
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Just when I thought I've seen it all ... a friend lit his Fuente Anjeo in the following manner: he slid the cedar wrapper off about half way. He cut the cigar, then lit the cedar while drawing the flame through it, to the cigar. Seemed to light the cigar well enough to not have to re-light when he took the cedar off. File this under stupid cigar tricks or moment of genius __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

01-06-2012, 07:54 AM	#2
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I can only think of two possible issues. As long as you would be able to keep the flame from going up the cedar and burning the wrapper it would work. My only other hesitancy would be that I like to toast the foot a good bit, which that method might not do as much. Experimenting is what makes any hobby fun so I will say that I'm gonna have to try it at least once __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

01-06-2012, 08:13 AM	#3
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... It seems to me like ritualized silliness bordering on OCD. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

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Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I've seen this too...it does work, it's just one of the more unusual ways I've seen people light cigars. Genius or crazy? I don't know. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

01-06-2012, 08:40 AM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... Lots of guys use cedar sticks to light cigars, I think it's pretty ingenious. I wouldn't do it because I'm not a big fan of lots of cedar, I even take cedar wrappers off of everything so it doesn't become overwhelming. For someone who really enjoys a lot of cedar, it really sounds pretty slick. __________________

01-06-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I can't wrap my head around the way you described this, I need to find a video of this. __________________

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ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I've seen a video of someone doing this, don't remember where it was. The guy in the video ended up absolutely torching the crap out of his cigar. If you can manage it to where it does what you want and you're happy with it, more power to you. I'll stick to gently toasting the foot on mine.

01-06-2012, 09:04 AM	#10
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I was there when he did it as well, and it was different to say the least. While he is constantly moving the cedar down, so it DOESN't ignite the sides of the cigar, I would be too worried about it ruining the cigar by having one spot on the side ignite. Obvously putting a burn whole in the side of the cigar is going to affect the draw.

01-06-2012, 09:54 AM	#12
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I wonder how the ribbon and tape tasted.

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... Geez, talk about cedar overload. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... I usually pull the cedar off my boxes of Anejo's so I can keep an eye on 'em. After the mold issues of years past, I'm still a little paranoid. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

01-06-2012, 12:10 PM	#18
Macadron Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just when I thought I've seen it all ... So working at a cigar store Ive seen and heard many crazy stories but the best trick I have ever seen is the one in desperate measures. This will be helpful to alot of service men in combat. When you do not have a cutter or punch available but a cigar to enjoy the easy and most convinient smoking trick is to turn the ciar around and light the head. the foot is already evenly cut and not to much loose tobacco gets out so in desperate times itrs a nice trick to enjoy a nice cigar