A Cigar Puffing Question

[Papichulo]

Originally Posted by Boobar

I love it,

Thanks, I ment to say keel over and not kill

[salimoneus]

depends on the cigar

[Warren]

Yeah depends on the cigar. Most of the time one good long puff every minute or so is perfect. But sometimes if it is really not producing much smoke I'm guilty of double puffing.

[publicspeakingnerd]

Depends on my mood:

if I am nervous/pissed, I take quick puffs

If I am relaxed or doing alot of flirting, I tend to smoke slow

[Stonato~]

I posted this recently... a couple of videos. Take it for what it's worth but shows you how the pro's do it...
http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=77871

[TheDirector]

Originally Posted by Boobar

I am curious as to how you guys smoke your stogies? Do you take long slow drags off of the cigar, do you take a short puff, do you take multiple short puffs, ect? I am just curious if there an optimal way to smoke. I generally take long puffs and get a mouthful of smoke.

Check out my poll.
http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=65443
I too have an enquiring mind!

[Cigarmark]

I usually take 1 long draw about every minute if I am just sitting. If I am doing something where the cigar is held in my mouth, then lots of little puffs.

[n2advnture]

It's definitely personal preference BUT the key is to make sure that the cigar doesn't get too hot!

A hot cigar will become bitter and harsh and you will lose a TON of subtle flavors. (Try to stick to the "1 minute rule" between draws).

With thin ring guage cigars, make sure you use more of "sipping" (like through a straw) to prevent it from getting too hot.

Hope this helps
~Mark

[Tour De Cigar]

sometime long puffs, but most of the time 2-3 short puffs..

[Little Giant]

Originally Posted by dawgs47

i take one long draw every minute or so

I tend to enjoy the larger ring gauge cigars and take a puff every minute, or so, keeps the stick lit and cool.

[carni]

i let the burn and smoke tell me how many puffs to take. if the cigar is burning well and producing smoke then i'll take one. if it is having troubles then i will take a few short puffs until one puff will cause and even burn and good amount of smoke.

[sonick]

I switch it up usually until I find whatever combination of light/strong draw and mouth/nasal exhalation yields both the most tasty and comfortable smoke.

I usually sip and exhale partially from the nose and every couple minutes take a power draw (assuring to burn all components significantly) and exhale the first little bit from my nose.... this seems to really get a huge taste blast going....

A highly personal and "your mileage may vary" type of thing, puffing is....