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Any tips for lighting in the wind?
The past few cigars Ive had this week at work, there was a slight wind while I was lighting. Some how I think I ended up torching the cigar a bit too much as they have kinda had a burnt taste to them.
Im using a torch btw.
What works for me is, first, turn your back to the wind to shelter the flams.
Second, make sure you have a good strong double or triple torch for windy moments.
Third, keep the flame a good distance from the cigar when you light it, then move the flame to the cigar to avoid scorching. It doesn't take a lot of heat to light a cigar if you are patient so avoid the temptation to move the flame too close or you will scorch it.
Finally, it helps if you puff on it while you apply the flame to the foot.
IMHO, wind ruins a good cigar. It causes the cigar to burn hot and uneven. It also blows away the smoke from your face. The aroma of the smoke that encircles your head is my favorite part of the smoking experience.
If I waited for no wind....I'd never smoke a cigar. Nebraska blows and Oklahoma sucks....so its always windy in Kansas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenyth
**no offense to NE of OK botl's.....well NE anyway**
j/k ralford
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Originally Posted by Kenyth
I don't let a stiff wind ruin my cigar. I can ususally find a cubbyhole that is fairly protected, and too add to that, I use my body to block a good deal of the wind. But as you said, if you let the wind hit your cigar, it will ruin it.
Thanks for the tips guys!
Ive got a cheap triple flame torch, maybe Ill just keep that in the car for at work. Anyways Ill remember to start out farther from the cigar and work it closer bit by bit next time.
Try living at the beach. The whole ritual goes out the window.
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Be sure to gently roll your cigar as you are lighting it in addition to bringing the flame
to your cigar and taking puffs at the same time.:smiley41:
Just like spitting, never into the wind. :smiley2: