Off-gassing

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by coty

Cigar immaturity..... not cool man, let us enjoy ourselves and the new things we discover without judment.

Things that "look cool" are a big part of the aesthetic pleasure of the hobby.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

No doubt Todd purging a cigar will bring it back to life and smooth it out. I did it way more often in my early years of smoking cigars, then it seems once you really establish a good technique for smoking, the harshness doesn't happen as often and even when it does, it doesn't seem to bother me that much. Rarely do I ever purge these days, but it sure does clean out that stick and make it new again.

Not only "good technique" but with experience comes knowing what cigars are on and what cigars are off. You can sniff an unlit cigar and become familiar with the smell that is screaming "don't smoke me yet"

[Bageland2000]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Things that "look cool" are a big part of the aesthetic pleasure of the hobby.

Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog- now that's immature..

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog- now that's immature..

[Hem]

I had no idea to even do this....definitely going to try it next time I light one up!

[ApexAZ]

I'm officially sold on the purge. At first (months ago) I didn't think it helped, but I didn't know that it required several seconds of blowing either. I've had several cigars since this thread was started and a long purge has improved every one of them. I also think that lighting it is beneficial in that it gives you a visual indicator of when it's completely exhausted.

Thanks for sharing. I didn't know that a lengthy blow on a long stick could result in so much tastiness!

[Bageland2000]

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I didn't know that a lengthy blow on a long stick could result in so much tastiness!

ENOUGH! It's happening

...Most people don't like the taste! but then again, most people aren't fortunate enough to be picky and only blow the long ones.

[Mattso3000]

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

ENOUGH! It's happening

...Most people don't like the taste! but then again, most people aren't fortunate enough to be picky and only blow the long ones.

Just tried lighting the purge (typed "this" but felt the need to clarify) and didn't feel immature at all.

Had to check...ammonia in non-flammable under normal conditions, without a catalyst.

I purge cigars without lighting the gasses whenever I think it will help the flavor, usually towards the end of smoking it. It normally only lasts a few puffs before it needs it again. There was a thread here about purging right after lighting to remove the flame gasses, but that didn't require lighting the gasses. If they are out of the cigar then I won't waste lighter fuel on them.

[cjhalbrooks]

I am going to try the purge i had the bitterness. And to all the "mature" smokers that have been sure to state as such. I have to smoke fast at work so lay off and just dont post

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

No doubt Todd purging a cigar will bring it back to life and smooth it out. I did it way more often in my early years of smoking cigars, then it seems once you really establish a good technique for smoking, the harshness doesn't happen as often and even when it does, it doesn't seem to bother me that much. Rarely do I ever purge these days, but it sure does clean out that stick and make it new again.

I purge rarely as well. Sometimes, but not often. There are some cigars that seem to benefit more from it than others. When I do it, it is because something really foul has crept into the smoke. It is at the point of "purge or pitch it".

[hapi]

I try too. Hope I don't mess up cigar

I tried it today while smoking a ROTT RP Edge. I was surprised at how much the taste changed after purging. Definitely smoothed it out. I haven't had time to let the majority of my smokes age so I guess purging is a good alternative until some age awhile.

[Bageland2000]

is it bad form to sticky request your own thread?

[44stampede]

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

is it bad form to sticky request your own thread?

What is a sticky?

[Bageland2000]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

What is a sticky?

its what happens when you give a lengthy blow on a long stick

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

its what happens when you give a lengthy blow on a long stick

[Hem]

gave it a shot tonight and i was impressed. definitely works.

[Bageland2000]

Originally Posted by Hem

gave it a shot tonight and i was impressed. definitely works.

Can I get a 2nd to my motion?

Originally Posted by Bageland2000

Can I get a 2nd to my motion?

I'll second that! Great way to get rid of the bitterness for us newbs and those who just don't have the patience to let them age.