Does the crunch sound always mean too dry?

[Schecter30]

My cigars are being kept at 70%, why do I still hear the crunch sound when I press on them? Can cigars at normal rh do this or are mine too dry?

[joncaputo]

they should not crunch. is it possible where you purchased them from did not keep them properly humidified? Are you certain the 70% reading is accurate?

[SmoknTaz]

Are you sure your hygrometer readings are correct? @ 70% you should not be hearing the crunching sound.

[Schecter30]

Originally Posted by joncaputo

they should not crunch. is it possible where you purchased them from did not keep them properly humidified? Are you certain the 70% reading is accurate?

They've been in there for atleast a month now. Some are ok others are dier but I can't remember which came from the B&M and which from the internet.

Im gonna double check my hygro, but I think its pretty accurate.

[Cypress]

Is your hygrometer digital? Them analog ones have given me too much trouble to calibrate and maintain calibrated. A good bet is to go to a good B&M who takes care of their cigars at the right temp and humidity and try to calibrate your hygrometer from their readings. I personally like to keep mine at 65%.

[Snake Hips]

The crunch sound means they're perfect for my preferences, but I don't think they do that at 70%. Like the others said, I would check if your hygrometer is calibrated. But IMHO, if they're smoking fine I don't know why anybody bothers with the exact RH and calibration and all that business. I just keep my beads hydrated and say "F that noise" to all that.

[karmaz00]

maybe try recalibrating your hygro

[Vagrant]

I've wondered this before too.

But I've never been sure if I'm actually following the correct procedure when I do press on it. I also feel that "crunch" might be an objective term, maybe. Is it normal for there to be a small "crack" noise if you perhaps feel it a bit too hard? I'm pretty tired, so I'm not sure if I'm making much sense with what I'm saying, also, so feel free to ignore me. :P

Like mentioned on here though, I usually don't worry since they've been smoking just fine.

[BigBuddha76]

Originally Posted by Vagrant

Like mentioned on here though, I usually don't worry since they've been smoking just fine.

then dont worry about it

[zitro_joe]

Hows the draw? Is it like breathing through a straw? How does it burn?

I hear a sound when iI cut my cigars but I wouldnt say it is a crunch.

[magste]

I always find that there is a slight sound when I press on a cigar, unless they are very moist. It's like a slight rustle sound. I've always found this to be a natural thing, so I've also questioned this saying that any crackling noise when slightly pressing on the cigar means it is too dry.

[Buddha024]

Originally Posted by magste

I always find that there is a slight sound when I press on a cigar, unless they are very moist. It's like a slight rustle sound. I've always found this to be a natural thing, so I've also questioned this saying that any crackling noise when slightly pressing on the cigar means it is too dry.

[Architeuthis]

There is a difference between a crunch and a CRUNCH. Cigars stored at 70% RH usually *do* give off a little bit of crunch when squeezed, but not like walking through a bunch of dried leaves... <G> If you hear a loud crack, you squeezed it too hard and split the wrapper.