When do you tip the ash on your cigar?

TripleF · 04-29-2009, 02:15 PM

I try and let it go as long as possible before I break off the ash.

I feel that if you are constantly tipping, you're treating your cigar like a cigarette.

Your thoughts?

yourchoice · 04-29-2009, 02:21 PM

I hate it when the ash gets on me (especially when I'm in my garage) so I tip about every 1 - 1.25 inches

04-29-2009, 02:29 PM

most of the time i let it fall off on its own

ca21455 · 04-29-2009, 02:42 PM

Long as possible. Keeping the ash short makes the cigar burn too hot. Unfortunatly this leads to cigar ash on my cloths, in the chair, inside the keyboard...

Skywalker · 04-29-2009, 02:52 PM

Like most... when it lands in my lap!!!

Tripp · 04-29-2009, 03:03 PM

I'm an ash gambler, I try to ash it right before it falls on me....

I usually lose.

Also, if I need to relight i try to drop the ash off first.

Rockestone · 04-29-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

I hate it when the ash gets on me (especially when I'm in my garage) so I tip about every 1 - 1.25 inches

That is the ideal length. At that point all your doing is chancing ash in the keyboard!

theonlybear4CORT · 04-29-2009, 03:07 PM

I usually let it get 1"- 1 1/2" before I ash it.I hate it when it falls on my fine silk shirts while I'm in my apartment that smells of rich mohagony

Rockestone · 04-29-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic_mike

I usually let it get 1"- 1 1/2" before I ash it.I hate it when it falls on my fine silk shirts while I'm in my apartment that smells of rich mohagony

bobarian · 04-29-2009, 03:10 PM

I tend to ash at about 1", since I smoke indoors. Rather ash than have it drop on the floor. Never noticed any difference in flavor.

icehog3 · 04-29-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripp

I'm an ash gambler, I try to ash it right before it falls on me....

I usually lose.

Pretty much my story too, Tripp.

04-29-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripp

I'm an ash gambler, I try to ash it right before it falls on me....

I usually lose.

Also, if I need to relight i try to drop the ash off first.

Me too. But, it's hard to tell which I do more frequently, drop ashes on myself or drop my lighters.

lightning9191 · 04-29-2009, 05:31 PM

I usually let it go around an inch if I'm sitting down or indoors. If I'm standing outside, then I let it decide.

WildBlueSooner · 04-29-2009, 05:37 PM

I am a risk taker, a true renegade! I let the ash fall when it is ready

foomanto · 04-29-2009, 07:39 PM

im usually smoking outside so as long as it can hold on to the cigar its there.

SmokeyJoe · 04-29-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

I hate it when the ash gets on me (especially when I'm in my garage) so I tip about every 1 - 1.25 inches

I usually wait too long and get it on my shirt.

ucla695 · 04-29-2009, 08:16 PM

When it looks like it's going to end up on my lap or on the ground.

DPD6030 · 04-29-2009, 08:18 PM

I usually let it fall off naturally.

04-29-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ca21455

Long as possible. Keeping the ash short makes the cigar burn too hot. Unfortunatly this leads to cigar ash on my cloths, in the chair, inside the keyboard...

For sure on this,,when it gets over an inch I keep my arm extended so I dont ash myself.

HK3- · 04-29-2009, 08:43 PM

I give it a knock at around 3/4 and if it doesn't fall, I keep on going.

Not all ashes are the same. Some are flaky, some are powdery, some are solid as a rock and some just aren't worth a crap. (crap being the ones that fall off constantly)

04-29-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
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04-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,087 Trading: (36)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I hate it when the ash gets on me (especially when I'm in my garage) so I tip about every 1 - 1.25 inches

04-29-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
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04-29-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? Long as possible. Keeping the ash short makes the cigar burn too hot. Unfortunatly this leads to cigar ash on my cloths, in the chair, inside the keyboard...

04-29-2009, 02:52 PM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? Like most... when it lands in my lap!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I usually let it get 1"- 1 1/2" before I ash it.I hate it when it falls on my fine silk shirts while I'm in my apartment that smells of rich mohagony

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I tend to ash at about 1", since I smoke indoors. Rather ash than have it drop on the floor. Never noticed any difference in flavor.

04-29-2009, 05:31 PM	#13
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I usually let it go around an inch if I'm sitting down or indoors. If I'm standing outside, then I let it decide. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

04-29-2009, 05:37 PM	#14
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I am a risk taker, a true renegade! I let the ash fall when it is ready __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-29-2009, 07:39 PM	#15
foomanto Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ok Posts: 183 Trading: (0)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? im usually smoking outside so as long as it can hold on to the cigar its there.

04-29-2009, 08:16 PM	#17
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? When it looks like it's going to end up on my lap or on the ground.

04-29-2009, 08:18 PM	#18
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I usually let it fall off naturally.

04-29-2009, 08:43 PM	#20
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: When do you tip the ash on your cigar? I give it a knock at around 3/4 and if it doesn't fall, I keep on going. Not all ashes are the same. Some are flaky, some are powdery, some are solid as a rock and some just aren't worth a crap. (crap being the ones that fall off constantly)