cigar swelling?

cben · 05-06-2013, 09:54 PM

Tonight as I was lighting my cigar I noticed the foot starting to swell or mushroom a little for about the first inch. The draw was a little tight but still smokeable. I have never seen that before, Has anyone had this happen to them and what do you think causes it?

Chet

Zane · 05-06-2013, 09:56 PM

Usually a huge change in temp/humidity.

czerbe · 05-07-2013, 08:58 AM

CoffeeWaterBeer · 05-07-2013, 09:03 AM

Had that issue a few weeks back and it was suggested on here to "dry-box" what you know you will smoke for a few days. It's worked for me during the season change

neoflex · 05-07-2013, 01:12 PM

Sounds to me like it may have been a little over humidified. As mentioned dry boxing may be teh ticket on sticks that feel a little spongy.

cben · 05-07-2013, 08:27 PM

Thanks guys. With the crazy weather we have had the last couple of weeks I can see where that might happen. The one week I had 1/4 inch of ice and 6" of snow + no power for 4 days, The next week it's 70 degrees.

Chet

dwoodward · 05-07-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cben

Thanks guys. With the crazy weather we have had the last couple of weeks I can see where that might happen. The one week I had 1/4 inch of ice and 6" of snow + no power for 4 days, The next week it's 70 degrees.

Chet

Nice to see another South Dakota native on the boards. Sioux Falls here. And yes, the weather has been insane the last month...

Last week it was 75 here, and 2 days later 25 with 6 inches of snow, and 55 the next day lol.

AdamJoshua · 05-07-2013, 08:44 PM

That weather is nuts, reminds me of some springs in boston, beautiful 'indian summer' one day and snow and sleet for the next week.

I'll 4th or 5th or whatever the dry boxing, I never had too many problems but have found that if I keep a nice selection in a dry box, things i will be smoking next and over the next week or so, that they just smoke that much better. Plus if you have a nice little humi is cool to have it stocked and out in view for the aesthetics.

Good luck with your smokes!

05-06-2013, 09:54 PM	#1
cben Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Chet Location: Viborg SD Posts: 15 Trading: (1)	cigar swelling? Tonight as I was lighting my cigar I noticed the foot starting to swell or mushroom a little for about the first inch. The draw was a little tight but still smokeable. I have never seen that before, Has anyone had this happen to them and what do you think causes it? Chet

05-06-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
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CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: cigar swelling? Had that issue a few weeks back and it was suggested on here to "dry-box" what you know you will smoke for a few days. It's worked for me during the season change

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neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: cigar swelling? Sounds to me like it may have been a little over humidified. As mentioned dry boxing may be teh ticket on sticks that feel a little spongy. __________________

05-07-2013, 08:27 PM	#6
cben Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Chet Location: Viborg SD Posts: 15 Trading: (1)	Re: cigar swelling? Thanks guys. With the crazy weather we have had the last couple of weeks I can see where that might happen. The one week I had 1/4 inch of ice and 6" of snow + no power for 4 days, The next week it's 70 degrees. Chet

05-07-2013, 08:44 PM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: cigar swelling? That weather is nuts, reminds me of some springs in boston, beautiful 'indian summer' one day and snow and sleet for the next week. I'll 4th or 5th or whatever the dry boxing, I never had too many problems but have found that if I keep a nice selection in a dry box, things i will be smoking next and over the next week or so, that they just smoke that much better. Plus if you have a nice little humi is cool to have it stocked and out in view for the aesthetics. Good luck with your smokes!