How often do you purge (say a robusto)?

[bigloo]

I have been purging more and more. I love the clean taste I get right after a purge for the first few drags. Using the robusto as the measuring stick, how often do you purge during a smoke?

[elderboy02]

3-4 times. Usually about 2" in.

[kelmac07]

1-2 times..usually about 2-2.5 in.

[mosesbotbol]

3-4 times. Usually about 2" in.

3-4 times for me per cigar sounds about right. Once right after lighting, the rest as needed.

[TheTraveler]

Some cigars only a couple of times but most I'll purge every other or every third draw. Habit more than anything I suppose.

[Red]

i always blow out the smoke thats in the cigar if i see it leaking out the cut end..no need for stale smoke i always say.its a habit now

[Mark]

Every time I ash. :tu

[TripleF]

Maybe once a year......... :)

[Skywalker]

Just depends on the taste of the cigar. Sometime once or twice but for a really bitter or acrid cigar maybe more.

[McSmokey]

3-4 times usually at 1 1/2"-2" and at 3 1/2"

[WyGuy]

I'd say 1-2 times on average, normally around midway through the cigar.

[makalu]

I said 7 or more. Sometimes is is not needed but I find it helpful to do many smaller purges rather than one large one. Mostly toward the end of the smoke not so much teh first half.

[GoodFella]

never if i can help it. i have had to do it a few time on some cigars. Such as the other night i had a PdP from the sale that was just not wanting to play ball. I tryed to work with it before i gave up on it. I had to trash it

[chippewastud79]

Never plan on it unless it gets sour or some tar build up. :tu

[Blueface]

OK,
Help this newb out.
What is a "purge" in this context?

[Footbag]

OK,
Help this newb out.
What is a "purge" in this context?

Purging is blowing the stale smoke out through the cigar rather then drawing it in. Sometimes it can fix a bitter cigar.

As for me, I only do it if I have a bitter cigar, which hopefully is never. But it happens sometimes.

[Kreth]

I voted Never. I'll normally only purge if I start getting a bitter taste, or I need to touch up the burn.
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[gnukfu]

Very rarely do I purge any cigar that I smoke

[icehog3]

Completely depends on the cigar....on many, I don't purge at all, and on some I may purge several times. I let the flavor of the cigar dictate any purging.

[Blueface]

Purging is blowing the stale smoke out through the cigar rather then drawing it in. Sometimes it can fix a bitter cigar.

As for me, I only do it if I have a bitter cigar, which hopefully is never. But it happens sometimes.

Thanks.
Interesting.
Not something I would have ever thought of.
Gotta give it a shot sometime.

[gbum]

3-4 ..normally i start purging when it comes to half the stick...

[HK3-]

I will only purge a stick if it tastes horrible. Even then it's only to see how long I can keep a huge flame flying from the foot. Then i toss it.

[Zanaspus]

Depends on the cigar. Sometimes never, sometimes lots.

[Rabidsquirrel]

Whenever I find the taste getting 'meh'. 4-5 times maybe.

[SmokinApe]

IMO cigars are for smoking not blowing so I picked never... I may purge once every 20 cigars if there is a problem...

[T.G]

Usually never and I feel that in the event that a cigar needs to be purged more than once or twice, it probably isn't worth smoking.

[Tazziedevil]

Completely depends on the cigar....on many, I don't purge at all, and on some I may purge several times. I let the flavor of the cigar dictate any purging.

I only purge if i have to. It totally depends on the cigar...sometimes once, sometimes never, sometimes 3 or 4 times.

[NCRadioMan]

Usually never and I feel that in the event that a cigar needs to be purged more than once or twice, it probably isn't worth smoking.
:tpd: I think it can become a habit and, for the most part, not needed. It was that way for me for a while until I realized what I was doing. The only time I do it anymore is when the cigar goes completely out.

[nozero]

Never plan on it unless it gets sour or some tar build up. :tu

Same here and if the build up gets bad enough, I just clip it again.

[Garbandz]

Purging isn't necessary for me the great majority of the time.If I feel like a cigar needs purging,chances are it is nearly time to put it out. I smoke slowly,this helps my smokes stay pleasant and prevents them from getting bitter.

[ahc4353]

:tpd: I think it can become a habit and, for the most part, not needed. It was that way for me for a while until I realized what I was doing. The only time I do it anymore is when the cigar goes completely out.

Can it hurt to purge? I have gotton so I do it a few times on most cigars thinking, how can it hurt?

[Mr B]

Just depends on the taste of the cigar. Sometime once or twice but for a really bitter or acrid cigar maybe more.


:tpd: or usually after I ash.

[bookman]

Agree with Tom.

[bookman]

Purging gives me a head rush and shakes. Plus I'm paranoid about my cigars getting hot.

I'm working on perfecting the nose exhale, maybe I'll work on the purge next.

[adampc22]

i never perge my cigars unlesss it gos out then sometimes i do

[rizzle]

I've pretty much stopped purging. Still do on occasion but I've gotten to the point where if she starts to get bitter on me I just toss her. I'm usually 'bout done at that point anyway.
:2

[yourchoice]

Only when necessary. Some smokes none. Some smokes several times.

[NCRadioMan]

Can it hurt to purge? I have gotton so I do it a few times on most cigars thinking, how can it hurt?

Nah can't hurt at all, I reckon. I just saw it becoming a habit with me when it was not actually needed.

[Mr. Ed]

Extremely rarely, close to never. The only times I actually even remember purging are when the cigar goes out while I'm eating or going to the bathroom so I can start smoking it again.

[ZenSilk]

At least 2x a smoke, because if it's a great smoke I get a bit overzealous.

[cf2112]

Usually never and I feel that in the event that a cigar needs to be purged more than once or twice, it probably isn't worth smoking.

:tpd:

[wavescrashing]

Usually not at all, but if it starts to get rough, I generally agree with T.G.'s idea on the matter.

[Bobb]

I am in the never to very rarely category. If I come back to a smoke that I have let sit for a few minutes I will purge, other than that I usually have no need.

[ucla695]

It depends on the cigar. Sometimes I never purge. Sometimes I do after several puffs or touch-ups when I'm trying to get more flavor out of the cigar.

[Mr Edmundo]

I would say that I purge only about 25% of the cigars I smoke. Most don't need to. And if they do, it's almost always when it's near the end. I'll do it most often on a cigar that I've been really enjoying and am getting down to the nub. I can still get a few more great puffs in before I let it die.
If I'm purging a cigar in the middle or earlier, my next move is usually to toss it.

[Homebrewer]

Interesting thread. I only purge when I have to put the cigar out.