Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Continuing with my theme of asking people's opinions on cigar smoking habits....

I have received differing advice on how exactly to light a cigar. Previously, I had always held the cigar above a flame and puffed to light the foot. Someone (you know who you are), suggested that I not puff on the cigar while lighting it, but simply heat the foot with a torch or soft flame until the cigar was fully lit. On the other hand, I have seen some veteran cigar smokers puff on their cigars while lighting (of course creating a sizable flame off the end of their cigars).

So I ask you, Asylum members, what are your :2?

Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

No puff for me. (I like gorillas!;))

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I toast, then puff while lighting....no reason, just how I do it.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

no puff

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I don't usually puff when lighting. I say usually because sometimes I care less about how I begin a cigar. I normally use the Puisias Method to light a cigar. I find that it greatly helps not to alter the flavor.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

:tpd:

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

+1

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

No Puff.
I toast the foot until it is fully lit. Blow on the foot to make sure the entire foot is glowing. Then the first thing I do, before drawing is one little, quick purge (without the flame) just to blow out any Butane smell that might have pushed into the cigar during the lighting process (it takes a good 25 seconds or so of the torch to full light). Weather or not the small purge is necessary or not, its just something I do every time.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

+1, except I don't always do the purge after I make sure the entire foot is lit.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I utilize a method that is quite secret, involved, and amazing. It involves acrobatics, an infrared temp gun (w/laser, natch), beverages of questionable quality, and midgets...



Sorry...er... little people.......


Anyway, have you ever seen a Cirque du Soliel show? Okay, now think weirder. And with sharp stuff. Jets of flame. Mimes.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

For some people and some cigars, puffing while lighting can lead to a acrid or other poor flavor that can be quite nasty to purge.

Like many others, I light without drawing on the cigar simultaneously (see how well I avoided *that* word). I tend to toast and then blow on the foot to see if it is lit properly. Sometime, I don't cut the head of the cigar until after I'm gotten the foot properly lit. For some large ring gauge cigars, I've detected a bit of a difference.

If I was more of a snob, I'd borrow Pete's little people and that big bowl of pudding he keeps on the patio, but I am so lazy that way.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I have Mila light them for me, I don't pay any attention to what she does.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Yes you do. We all know you do. We also know that you take videos.

One word: share

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

You weren't supposed to mention the pudding or the Mila trick...


Damn you people.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

:tpd:

But I'm always willing to try something new. Send Mila on over and I'll give her a tryout. :tu

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I went through the toasting the foot method for a couple of years. Then I finally admitted to myself I couldn't tell any difference at all in taste, burn, whatever. It was kind of a neat ritual, but really no more than that for me.

Now I hold fire to the end and puff away (I said puff :r). I get the sucker lit quicker, save fuel, and find myself to be a happier and better adjusted person. YMMV ;)

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

This :tu

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I toast it, then puff to get it good n' lit.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Most of the time I do not puff but sometimes I do toast and then puff at the very end.

I also like ice cream

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I jsut torch it till it's glowing. No puff.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I puff and I think its because I get so excited and cant wait!

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

:tpd:

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I had this problem as a teenager.

Wait, what are we talking about?

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

this.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I usually toast the foot and then puff to finish the light. It might be an impatience thing. Sometimes you just cant wait to enjoy the smoke.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

No Puff, well usualy.

Puff if I don't have a torch on me or there is a lit tiki torch near by. :D
The only problem is I keep waking up in the strangest places when I use that method. :r

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Mila says:
http://fracstar.com/pics/mikunis.jpg

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I used to not puff, but just toast and hold the flame until it was fully lit.

Now I'm a bit more impatient. I toast thoroughly, then puff.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Me too....and I keep puffing the cigar until it disappears.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I prefer my cigar lighting and my browser history to be Puff-free...
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I puff vigorously as you can see...
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...ezAddams-1.jpg

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I have a reason. I like to see the fire come from the foot of the cigar. I like fire!!!:fl

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Toast, then give a gentle blow.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Down with Puff! :td

I toast until it is lit, no drawing required. :ss

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

haha good reason. Pyros unite! :fl

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Im a puffer....er that didnt come out right!

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

;) I see what you did there!

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

+1
And I like cake AND ice cream

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I toast until its ready. To me there's nothing like that first perfect puff, the virgin smoke rolling over your tongue. I equate it to the first bite of some great meat, I don't want to start eating it before it's done cooking. But just the same, we all like what we like.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Actually, there is a third option, and really (by my personal opinion) :D the best option. Heat the foot (torch or soft flame), but just to make sure it is lit for an even burn, just a puff or two.

YMMV

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Good Lord that woman is absolutely gorgeous. I see why Ryan has a crush on her. :dr

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Interesting bio, too: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005109/bio

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

;):tu

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I voted puff, but actually, I go both ways :jd:lr

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Depends on what I'm using to light it. Match or soft flame yes. Torch no.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Tried the Puisias method with a Boli PC last night. Amazed at how nice the stick was from the start. I did use a Ronson jetlite to light it though, instead of a soft flame. It took maybe 30 seconds to get lit properly. This may be my new method of lighting from here on out. The cigar didn't need time to "settle in" to start realizing the flavors.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

+1. This is what I always have done. Im going to try just a soft flame no puff light tonight though see which i like better.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

Ive Tried it Both Ways.. If you have a Match or Bic Lighter.. You gotta Puff.. If you have a Torch Lighter.. No Puff Required.. But I have not noticed any "Significate" Taste/flavor changes when doing either.

However If you Puff while using a Torch Lighter it seems to have an initial Warm Peppery Taste to just about any cigar.

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I'm not sure if you can fully light a cigar with a soft flame and "no puff". A soft flame from a bic or other lighter will just burn, crack and turn black the foot and surrounding area.
A no puff light would need some sort of torch or at least a Ronson Jet to fully toast & light without a draw. :2

Re: Do you puff when lighting cigars
 

I certainly do not have the patience for this, but check out this video: http://bcove.me/7ifuzkal


(It seems like the address links only on occasion to the address that I meant...strange... Click on the video "Three Matches." That is the one I meant.)