new questions and concerns

newtocigars · April 2009

betasynn · April 2009

Mmm... could just not be lighting them well. Try getting a torch.

bigharpoon · April 2009

You might not be getting a good, uniform light on all the fill and wrapper, or the cigar might be too moist (high RH). How's the draw been? Are you getting light-headed from sucking so hard? (that sounds really bad)

newtocigars · April 2009

brc81 · April 2009

Smoking too slow?

Vidarien · April 2009

High RH + A lot of moisture from your mouth will do this. My advice, make sure your RH is not above 70% and watch how you're smoking it (IE make sure you're not slobbering through it/on it. I only say this because i used to do this.)

Jdorais · April 2009

brc81:
Smoking too slow?

Thats a great point 81.

newtocigars · April 2009

newtocigars · April 2009

betasynn · April 2009

Go to your local B&M and buy a cigar. Sit around, and watch other people, and do what they're doing.

Garen B · April 2009

betasynn · April 2009

Garen offers up a great point; big smokes can knock you around pretty good. Start with some milder sticks; anybody have any suggestions for him?

burchams · April 2009

Are the sticks that are not staying lit coming from the B&M? Perhaps their humidifier is set too high or the sticks are too close to it. That in combination to not lighting it all the way could cause your problems. As for smoking it, drawing enough to keep it lit is all there is to it really. Don't inhale. These are pricey but the Ashton VSG Robusto was a good smoke for me as a green green rookie (as opposed to just a rookie now). Not to strong or full bodied.