New to cigars and have a few questions.

LiquidChaos66

I just recently started smoking cigars and have enjoyed about 15 different smokes. I  was looking at some torpedo cigars and was curious as to what makes them different other than the shape. Any input?

catfishbluezz

Welcome, I need your address. The torpedo has a tapered end, which is harder to roll, and concentrates the smoke output in a different way then a standard cylindrical shape. I love them, and cut them at an angle so they hit the top of my tongue angled downwards. Personally, I find I get a better volume of smoke with a smaller opening to draw through on a torpedo.

catfishbluezz

Also...check out the 102 things newbs should know thread, the newbie welcoming thread, as introduce yourself. Don't talk to a guy named MVW67 though, he's weird. The seasoning thread is good too.

lilwing88

Torpedo/belicoso/perfecto....all have a tapered end. It's my favorite vitola. I just seems to me that more craftsmanship goes into these shapes. Thereby, enhancing the overall contruction and burn of the smoke. Plus, they're easier to cut and toast, in my opinion.

Might I recommend a few of my favorite blends in this vitola...... Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Cuban Belicoso, Liga Privada #9 Belicoso, Joya de Nicaragua Dark Corojo El Martillo and Diesel Unlimited Belicoso.

LiquidChaos66

Thats kind of what i figured as for the reasoning behind its shape. Ill have to give one a shot one of these days. Forgive me for questioning you... but why do you want my address? lol

LiquidChaos66

Ill check those out! Im always open for suggestions.

lilwing88

LiquidChaos66:

Thats kind of what i figured as for the reasoning behind its shape. Ill have to give one a shot one of these days. Forgive me for questioning you... but why do you want my address? lol

Normally, when guys ask for your "addy" on this forum, it's a good thing..... Although, it might mean that you have to invest in a big mailbox.

LiquidChaos66

lol Well its good to know that address swaps are a normality hope everyone forgives me skepticism... knowing the internet nowadays. lol

Poopy Jones

Giving your addy is a good thing. Send in a PM

catfishbluezz

LiquidChaos66:

lol Well its good to know that address swaps are a normality hope everyone forgives me skepticism... knowing the internet nowadays. lol

just take the little blue pill...and check your inbox... Don't ask questions, just answer them. Trust me, it's better that way, and you dot want to talk to Mike, Shizza, or some guy named after a month. They are Internet gangsters.

Stsepas

That's interesting I never heard of clipping at an angle. I suppose it's similar to punching a chisel. I'll have to try that! Do u notice a difference in profile if you smoked the same stick one cut straight and one at an angle?

catfishbluezz

Stsepas:

That's interesting I never heard of clipping at an angle. I suppose it's similar to punching a chisel. I'll have to try that! Do u notice a difference in profile if you smoked the same stick one cut straight and one at an angle?

No clue...been cutting at an angle so long I cannot say I remember.

Bob Luken

lilwing88:

LiquidChaos66:

Thats kind of what i figured as for the reasoning behind its shape. Ill have to give one a shot one of these days. Forgive me for questioning you... but why do you want my address? lol

Normally, when guys ask for your "addy" on this forum, it's a good thing..... Although, it might mean that you have to invest in a big mailbox.

Just don't post your addy in the bio. Ya' don't want just anybody cruising the internet to see it. KnowwhutImeanVern?

Rain

Bob Luken:

lilwing88:

LiquidChaos66:

Thats kind of what i figured as for the reasoning behind its shape. Ill have to give one a shot one of these days. Forgive me for questioning you... but why do you want my address? lol

Normally, when guys ask for your "addy" on this forum, it's a good thing..... Although, it might mean that you have to invest in a big mailbox.

Just don't post your addy in the bio. Ya' don't want just anybody cruising the internet to see it. KnowwhutImeanVern?

Addys are pretty easy to get on the internet...just sayin'.

Heavy

Welcome! Great info here as these guys know their stuff.

Question about cutting torpedos: Anyone ever use a v-cut on torpedos? Depending on how the tip of the torpedo is rolled, I sometimes v-cut it to get a nice concentrated smoke. Doesn't always work though; if not I just use a regular cutter to cut a littler further down past the v-cut to open up the draw (I cut mine at an angle to when using the guillutine). Anyone else do this, or am i just a wierdo?

Bob Luken

Rain:

Bob Luken:

lilwing88:

LiquidChaos66:

Thats kind of what i figured as for the reasoning behind its shape. Ill have to give one a shot one of these days. Forgive me for questioning you... but why do you want my address? lol

Normally, when guys ask for your "addy" on this forum, it's a good thing..... Although, it might mean that you have to invest in a big mailbox.

Just don't post your addy in the bio. Ya' don't want just anybody cruising the internet to see it. KnowwhutImeanVern?

Addys are pretty easy to get on the internet...just sayin'.

Ya' got mine yet? :P

Rain

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