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Originally Posted by bobarian

I would recommend Peach White Owl Blunts to pair with that tea, Mike!

I thought a Moontrance would do the trick.

Originally Posted by sonic_mike

Wanna meet up for a tea and peach blunt brunch?

I do. Only if I can smoke it backwards though.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I thought a Moontrance would do the trick.

That's because you are a noob and dont know any better!

Those with experienced palates know that you pair a Moontrance with Herbal tea not chai!

[kalivoda87]

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.

[bobarian]

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.

[jjmitchem]

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.

Thanks in advance
Jim

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

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.

Thanks in advance
Jim

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.

[pmwz]

get tupperware + beads/puck if you want to store the cigars for more than a couple of weeks.

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by pmwz

get tupperware + beads/puck if you want to store the cigars for more than a couple of weeks.

I've had some sticks in my Cigar Caddy for over a month now. I threw one of shilala's soft beadsticks in there.
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[jjmitchem]

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

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

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

There is nothing typical when it comes to preferences. Your preferences are just that - your preferences. Don't let anyone else's (no matter their experience) influene your preferences.

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.

[jjmitchem]

Originally Posted by pnoon

There is nothing typical when it comes to preferences. Your preferences are just that - your preferences. Don't let anyone else's (no matter their experience) influene your preferences.

what I meant is that do some prefer one or the other or are they different depending upon the roller?

If I find I do not prefer torpedos after a few does that mean I will not prefer all torpedos?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

what I meant is that do some prefer one or the other or are they different depending upon the roller?

If I find I do not prefer torpedos after a few does that mean I will not prefer all torpedos?

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".

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by icehog3

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".

[jjmitchem]

Sorry, need to clarify again

I am talking only about the draw, nothing else

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Sorry, need to clarify again

I am talking only about the draw, nothing else

IMO, no correlation. You'll find good/bad draws with torpedos and parejos alike.

Keep smoking.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by pnoon

IMO, no correlation. You'll find good/bad draws with torpedos and parejos alike.

Keep smoking.

[bobarian]

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.

[jjmitchem]

Originally Posted by bobarian

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.

Good instructions

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

[KenyanSandBoa]

Originally Posted by bobarian

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.

I was never sure how to cut these...that definitely helps.

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?

hey, question from a noob,

what are the takes on a punch? good or bad?