I still don't get Tubos

[boonedoggle]

Other than aesthetics, I can't see much of a use for them...especially when trying to get humidity to them in the humi.

[Marlboro Cigars]

I use them like 1 ct Otterboxes in situations where I know I'll only need one cigar.
They are also nice as gifts.

[fireman43]

Originally Posted by Marlboro Cigars

I use them like 1 ct Otterboxes in situations where I know I'll only need one cigar.
They are also nice as gifts.

There are other uses as well, but I ain't going down that road this early.

[Dgar]

I've allways thought of it this way, tubes are not air tight, thus the reason the cigars will not stay fresh indefinitly, cigars can and will dry out in a tube. So, If the air can escape it has to work both ways, shouldnt our cigars stay humidified if kept in a humidor. . I may be way over simplifying things, or I could just be way off the mark.

Min Ron NEE suggest storing your tubos sealed, he mentiones that the tubes actually make for a slower but more refined aging.

Just my take it with a grain of salt.

[worr lord]

It's a good idea to take the caps off of the tube before placing them in the humidor. I personally couldn't get by without tubes.

I don't own a car, I take a motorcycle everywhere I go. When going to a friend's house, I usually pop a cigar into a tube and either put it in my pocket or under the rear seat so it doesn't get crused. Same thing goes for trips to the B&M if I'm bringing someone a smoke, or myself something to smoke.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by fireman43

There are other uses as well, but I ain't going down that road this early.

Now that THAR WAS FUNNY!!

[beernut]

Originally Posted by Marlboro Cigars

I use them like 1 ct Otterboxes in situations where I know I'll only need one cigar.
They are also nice as gifts.

I'm with you. They keep my smokes from gettin smashed in my pockets. I need to get some new ones though. Mine are aluminum and pretty banged up.

[Twill413]

Originally Posted by Dgar

Min Ron NEE suggest storing your tubos sealed, he mentiones that the tubes actually make for a slower but more refined aging.

If have ever tasted an old tubo compared to an old cigar from a dress box or cab, then you would notice a difference I think. Short term, I think it's just an aesthetics thing. Then again, I don't have that much experience with that statement so take it for what it's worth. I think sealed tubos allow for slower and more graceful aging with the restricted airflow. Tubos seem to blossom an amazing degree of flavor and depth, provided that the cigar is good to begin with, and you have a couple decades to spare with them.

[Puffy69]

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

Other than aesthetics, I can't see much of a use for them...especially when trying to get humidity to them in the humi.

cuz your a noob... j/k They age differently..I like vintaged tubed cigars..and the humidity is well maintained from my experience..

[Perry72]

I had some Opus X in those crystal tubes from the DVD set. I left them in the tubes inside my humidor for about 3 years. When I finally removed them from the tubes, they were perfect. There were little tiny beads of oil all over the wrappers. I ended up giving them to CeeGar. Not sure if he tried one yet.
My..

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

Other than aesthetics, I can't see much of a use for them...especially when trying to get humidity to them in the humi.

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[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Dgar

I've allways thought of it this way, tubes are not air tight, thus the reason the cigars will not stay fresh indefinitly, cigars can and will dry out in a tube. So, If the air can escape it has to work both ways, shouldnt our cigars stay humidified if kept in a humidor. . I may be way over simplifying things, or I could just be way off the mark.

Min Ron NEE suggest storing your tubos sealed, he mentiones that the tubes actually make for a slower but more refined aging.

Just my take it with a grain of salt.

I really find it hard to understand why some many people just don't get it! Cigars that come in tubes, should be stored in their tubes! Yes, they should be placed in a humidor for long term storage, however, they travel well outside of a humidor and the cigars will stay relatively well maintained, for several weeks, outside of a humidor. Tubed cigars will age much better than cigars not in tubes, however, it takes a longer period of time for the cigars to improve, than cigars not placed in tubes. The design of the tube allows for gases to be released during the cigars maturation and to suck in moisture as needed. Each tubed cigar thrives in it's own micro-environment, which is ideal for long term aging, and if left alone, will mature beautifully!!!

If you remove the caps to store them in your humidor, as many of you claim is the best thing to do, you have defeated the reason why the cigar was placed in a tube in the first place! That micro-environment no longer exist. You should never remove the cap from a tubed cigar, whether it be a glass tube or metal tube, until you plan to smoke it!

Johnny

[Bob]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I really find it hard to understand why some many people just don't get it! Cigars that come in tubes, should be stored in their tubes! Yes, they should be placed in a humidor for long term storage, however, they travel well outside of a humidor and the cigars will stay relatively well maintained, for several weeks, outside of a humidor. Tubed cigars will age much better than cigars not in tubes, however, it takes a longer period of time for the cigars to improve, than cigars not placed in tubes. The design of the tube allows for gases to be released during the cigars maturation and to suck in moisture as needed. Each tubed cigar thrives in it's own micro-environment, which is ideal for long term aging, and if left alone, will mature beautifully!!!

If you remove the caps to store them in your humidor, as many of you claim is the best thing to do, you have defeated the reason why the cigar was placed in a tube in the first place! That micro-environment no longer exist. You should never remove the cap from a tubed cigar, whether it be a glass tube or metal tube, until you plan to smoke it!

Johnny

Finally the voice of reason from a non FLAKE!!!!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I really find it hard to understand why some many people just don't get it! Cigars that come in tubes, should be stored in their tubes! Yes, they should be placed in a humidor for long term storage, however, they travel well outside of a humidor and the cigars will stay relatively well maintained, for several weeks, outside of a humidor. Tubed cigars will age much better than cigars not in tubes, however, it takes a longer period of time for the cigars to improve, than cigars not placed in tubes. The design of the tube allows for gases to be released during the cigars maturation and to suck in moisture as needed. Each tubed cigar thrives in it's own micro-environment, which is ideal for long term aging, and if left alone, will mature beautifully!!!

If you remove the caps to store them in your humidor, as many of you claim is the best thing to do, you have defeated the reason why the cigar was placed in a tube in the first place! That micro-environment no longer exist. You should never remove the cap from a tubed cigar, whether it be a glass tube or metal tube, until you plan to smoke it!

Johnny

Well said.
Not to mention, if in need of an enima, I can visualize them doing a great job to get things primed.

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by Marlboro Cigars

I use them like 1 ct Otterboxes in situations where I know I'll only need one cigar.
They are also nice as gifts.

Seem to work great for this.