Cracked foot on a good stick

Jon11 · 09-02-2013, 08:48 PM

I guess my humi being 58% for about a month did dry out some of the cigars. Took all of the sticks out to put in tupperware so I can reseason the humi and a Padron 80th anniversary at the bottom had about an 1/2 inch crack from the foot up. Does this mean it was too dry or does this sometimes just happen? I will smoke it tomorrow night anyway considering it is about a $30 stick. Any hope for a good smoke tomorrow?

Remo · 09-02-2013, 08:50 PM

Should smoke fine, maybe a bit fast because of the dryness

cjhalbrooks · 09-02-2013, 09:38 PM

I agree it will smoke fast other than that nothing should be wrong. But if you take your time you can save her. Even with the cracked wrapper.

icehog3 · 09-02-2013, 10:03 PM

Less painful than a hangnail. It will smoke fine.

CigarNut · 09-02-2013, 10:43 PM

One thing you can do is pick up some pectin or cigar glue -- this is the stuff that the rollers use when sealing up the wrapper. You can find it in many B&Ms, you can make it yourself using fruit pectin from your grocery store and there are some BOTLs on CA that make and sell this stuff.

You can brush this on lose wrappers and cracks to keep them from spreading and once it dries (a few minutes) your cigar will smoke fine.

mahtofire14 · 09-03-2013, 12:31 AM

I find that it usually canoes a bit until the burn is past the crack and the. It evens out again with a well constructed cigar.

kelmac07 · 09-03-2013, 07:04 AM

Will smoke fine. Have cracked a number of foots on sticks in handling, banging against something. If it's a real bad crack, slap some pectin on it and she'll be fine.

billybarue · 09-03-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Will smoke fine. Have cracked a number of foots on sticks in handling, banging against something. If it's a real bad crack, slap some pectin on it and she'll be fine.

That ^^^^^^^^^^

I smoke Nicaraguan tobacco dry all the time. I find they smoke far better. I picked up a 40 count "forgot about it - ador" at my brother's house in NOVA a couple months ago. Had about 15 cigars in it that hadn't been humidified at ALL, over the last 8 months or so. Granted, it was in the basement where it is always cool. I grabbed a Famous Nicaraguan 3000 that was easily 5 years old - it smoked perfectly!!! Matter of fact it is the most memorable cigar I've smoked over the last 6 months - I wonder how that blend is doing today!! No tunneling, not uneven, nor did it burn fast despite being dry.

I have a "dry box" humidor at my house that I keep 20-30 cigars in for smoking over upcoming few weeks. Inevitably, some stay in there for a few months. Again, it's in the basement and we have a humidification device attached to the furnace/AC. If it is a Nicaraguan cigar, I won't smoke it unless it is very firm and dry. When you light up that Padron try squeezing lightly right behind the burn line after about an inch into it. It will give and feel far more "squishy" than the rest of the cigar. I can't buy a cigar from any B&M and light it up. Even at 70%, I find them far too humidified for my taste. Of course, long term storage at 66-70% humidity, but when it comes to smoking them I dry them out for awhile (I am sure more than most people do). If they are moist I find them exceedingly bitter - especially Nicaraguan tobacco.

my $.02, FWIW

Garbandz · 09-03-2013, 09:25 AM

58% is not terminal,in fact if your temp was in the 75-80 degree range it should be ok.
Sticks cracking is more likely from too much moisture or a sudden increase,or poor handling,of course.
Add moisture slowly, 1 % increase in 3 days is plenty,and let the cigars catch up gently.

63 to 65 % is a good average rate and will help protect against mold..........

09-02-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Cracked foot on a good stick I guess my humi being 58% for about a month did dry out some of the cigars. Took all of the sticks out to put in tupperware so I can reseason the humi and a Padron 80th anniversary at the bottom had about an 1/2 inch crack from the foot up. Does this mean it was too dry or does this sometimes just happen? I will smoke it tomorrow night anyway considering it is about a $30 stick. Any hope for a good smoke tomorrow?

09-02-2013, 08:50 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick Should smoke fine, maybe a bit fast because of the dryness __________________

09-02-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick I agree it will smoke fast other than that nothing should be wrong. But if you take your time you can save her. Even with the cracked wrapper. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

09-02-2013, 10:03 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick Less painful than a hangnail. It will smoke fine. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-02-2013, 10:43 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick One thing you can do is pick up some pectin or cigar glue -- this is the stuff that the rollers use when sealing up the wrapper. You can find it in many B&Ms, you can make it yourself using fruit pectin from your grocery store and there are some BOTLs on CA that make and sell this stuff. You can brush this on lose wrappers and cracks to keep them from spreading and once it dries (a few minutes) your cigar will smoke fine. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-03-2013, 12:31 AM	#6
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick I find that it usually canoes a bit until the burn is past the crack and the. It evens out again with a well constructed cigar. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

09-03-2013, 07:04 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick Will smoke fine. Have cracked a number of foots on sticks in handling, banging against something. If it's a real bad crack, slap some pectin on it and she'll be fine. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-03-2013, 09:25 AM	#9
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Cracked foot on a good stick 58% is not terminal,in fact if your temp was in the 75-80 degree range it should be ok. Sticks cracking is more likely from too much moisture or a sudden increase,or poor handling,of course. Add moisture slowly, 1 % increase in 3 days is plenty,and let the cigars catch up gently. 63 to 65 % is a good average rate and will help protect against mold..........