I don't get ash

[Volt]

Dang 2 pages on ASH.... Who would have thought. It does confim to me that a lot of folks are concerned with it though.

Thanks for all the input guys.

A long ash keeping the cigar cooler has never been proven or disproven to my knowledge. As mentioned it is all about perception (which is the case in most of this glorious hobby).The concept is that the ash acts like a radiator to help pull heat away from the cigar as well as a reduction in the oxygen that is needed for combustion of the tobacco.

Try it with or without long ash and see whether you can tell the difference your preference is what matters.

Originally Posted by SilverFox

A long ash keeping the cigar cooler has never been proven or disproven to my knowledge. As mentioned it is all about perception (which is the case in most of this glorious hobby).The concept is that the ash acts like a radiator to help pull heat away from the cigar as well as a reduction in the oxygen that is needed for combustion of the tobacco.

Try it with or without long ash and see whether you can tell the difference your preference is what matters.

What if you barrow the laser thermometer that the guys on the rink? You could do a study and report back.

[K Baz]

I always thought that a cigar with a longer ash burned cooler as it was not effected as greatly by external oxygen sources.

IE it keeps the wind from directly blowing on the "cherry" and causing burn more intensly.

Don't know if there is anything to this but that is how I rationalized it in my mind.

Originally Posted by ahc4353

What if you barrow the laser thermometer that the guys on the rink? You could do a study and report back.

Hmmmmmmm

I am pretty sure you meant that as a funny but now I am intrigued.

I was dead serious.

Originally Posted by SilverFox

Hmmmmmmm

I am pretty sure you meant that as a funny but now I am intrigued.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by SilverFox

A long ash keeping the cigar cooler has never been proven or disproven to my knowledge. As mentioned it is all about perception (which is the case in most of this glorious hobby).The concept is that the ash acts like a radiator to help pull heat away from the cigar as well as a reduction in the oxygen that is needed for combustion of the tobacco.

Try it with or without long ash and see whether you can tell the difference your preference is what matters.

You can tell the difference after numourous ppp's.

[HK3-]

I can see maybe where the ash could possibly dissapate the heat like a heat sink would...

As for air induction restriction, yes. The lower amount of air intake would cause a slower combustion which would allow for a cooler draw of smoke. This would allow your taste buds not to be overwhelmed by the heat of a hot cigar.

Think of how an engine works. If your air to fuel mixture is off (computers and fuel injection dont count) your fuel will not totally burn. Then you get exhaust that still smells like gas.