Bad Reaction?

**LinkinX** · 08-08-2006, 02:10 AM

Ok I had some guys over at my place and we decided to enjoy some cigars. I have recently purchased this - and so we smoked the cigars it came with.

But one of my friends started to get extremely dizzy and sweating like crazy, like you just touch his arm and your hand was wet…. He felt like complete crap….

Why?

**MCsommerreid** · 08-08-2006, 02:21 AM

Nicotine head rush, probably. If anything it was more a feeling of vertigo (like the world was spinning) as opposed to being dizzy. Happens to me ocassionally if I smoke a stronger cigar on an empty stomach.

**LinkinX** · 08-08-2006, 02:21 AM

To add a few more questions....

1. Did I buy a good hummi
2. Are the cigars I got in the sampler any good?

**LinkinX** · 08-08-2006, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by MCsommerreid

Nicotine head rush, probably. If anything it was more a feeling of vertigo (like the world was spinning) as opposed to being dizzy. Happens to me ocassionally if I smoke a stronger cigar on an empty stomach.

So as beginners, should we start with a "weaker" cigar?

**mauied1101** · 08-08-2006, 02:43 AM

Welcome to CS. Why not introduce yourself and let us know who you are a little bit, what you enjoy, what brings you here, etc. We like questions, we just want to know who we're answering them for. We're a brotherhood of sorts - not the yellow pages.

As for your questions:

On the dizzy bit - I've had the same thing happen to me - interesting things happen when you mix strong cigars, alcohol, and a hot tub.

But yeah, you get a little queezy. Like MC said, he probably just got a bit too much nicotine in his system. Nothing to worry about. Just make sure you eat beforehand or it might happen again.

On your humi - cubancrafters are fine; they have a good reputation - most of the guys here will tell you your box is going to be too small for you in no time. Just make sure you season your humidor properly before putting your cigars in them - otherwise, your sticks will dry up really quickly. Here's a guide if you don't know how:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...season+humidor

On your sticks - I'll be honest, I've never had 'em. Mebbe one or more of the other guys can shed some light on 'em. Depending on your price range, you should try Arturo Fuente cigars - they run medium-full body and you can get samplers around the web for about $3-4/stick on up. Other mild sticks - 5 Vegas Gold ($3-4) up to Montecristo White ($7-10).

As a beginner, my advice is to start trying a bunch of different sticks - mild, medium, full - some will kick your ass, some you'll find light. Most likely, the more you smoke, the fuller you'll like your sticks.

Hope this helps - now post an intro!

**MCsommerreid** · 08-08-2006, 01:01 PM

The sticks arent bad at all, especially the green label. It's a smoke I dont feel bad about walking around with, or not giving my full attention, but it's also one I can sit down and get into. Considering that the ones you got with your humidor (the same one I got, as it was a really good deal), are a $1 cigar, they really arent half bad.

**LinkinX** · 08-08-2006, 01:32 PM

Thank you guys Very much for your input- I’m taking it all into consideration-

A little about me-

My name is Tyler; I live in O’Fallon MO- I just started smoking (well other then crappy gas station cigars).

I really enjoy getting together with some friends taken a cruse up a river road, then parking on the side of the river and enjoy a cigar and conversation-

I’m glad to become part of the Cigar smoking community and look forward to meeting and exchanging thoughts/cigars/tips with everyone-

**Kenyth** · 08-08-2006, 01:34 PM

I started out with this deal. I still use the humi during travel. The cigars are mild and palatable, if not the best. The price is right for sure.

Tell your friend not to inhale next time. That will do it. Cigars are meant to be puffed.

**kevin7** · 08-08-2006, 04:27 PM

I enjoy the Kiki Green label and my wife smokes them all the time,decenty cigars. I dont reach for the reds much but if you ever get some Brown label give them a try also. Welcome to CS and enjoy the place

mauied1101's advice is great you gotta try a lot of cigars to see what you like

**cigar no baka** · 08-09-2006, 01:14 PM

When I got started I got queasy and sick for three reasons as far as I can figure.

First, I sometimes got green tobacco in my cigars (Thanks, General Cigar, more specifically Punch). You'll know if you get green tobacco, as soon as you smoke the green tobacco part of the cigar you'll get a massive nicotine infusion, you'll likely get a iron-spike-in-the head headache and get very queasy.

Second, you may be smoking them too fast. Slow down, pace yourself, the slower you smoke the more even the smoke will be, and in my experience, the more flavor the cigar will have.

Third, make sure you have some food on your stomach before smoking strong cigars. Any good retailer can tell you if you're buying strong smokes or not, and if they can't, don't go back to that cigar shop, they don't know shit and don't deserve your business.

**Monk** · 08-09-2006, 02:18 PM

Welcome Tyler,

also if your friend is prone to this other than not smoking on an empty stomach he should smoke it with some coke or pepsi, this will help with the nicotine rush. Also as mentioned inhaling the cigar (or filling a room with cigar smoke without ventilation) will not help

cheers,

-W.