Montaigut Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Picking up a cigar today I noticed that on a few of them the wrapping had a left handed helix but the majority was right handed. Naturally one would expect this given that about only 10% of the population is left handed. But then I started thinking about the controlling sides of the brains for each type i.e. left brain for the right handed and right brain for the left handed. It is generally postulated that the left side of the brain is the the rational side of the brain. This side of the brain responds to verbal instructions, solves problems by logically and sequentially looking at the parts of things, tends to look at differences in things, is more planned and structured. The left side of the brain however is creative/artistic side. Many people of this type are very charismatic and extroverted, they search for fun activities like painting, making music, working in gardens, and being creative. People who are left handed tend to think of many things simultaneously and start many activities. Who would have the make up to be a better cigar roller between right and left handers? Would consistency (presumably) of the right handers win over the passion (presumably) of the left handers? Have you noticed the same helix ratios in your humidors? Does this ratio stay the same for all grades of cigars i.e. regular versus higher end? For those of you wondering I guess I really did not have much better to do today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I've no idea about right or left handed rollers, but unless I'm mistaken (and I very well might be), when the leaves are stripped from the center stem, you are left with a right and left side (keeping the "good" side facing up). I think this may contribute cigars being rolled in different "directions". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I think the Rt. handed helix smokes better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montaigut Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 I've no idea about right or left handed rollers, but unless I'm mistaken (and I very well might be), when the leaves are stripped from the center stem,you are left with a right and left side (keeping the "good" side facing up). I think this may contribute cigars being rolled in different "directions". Honestly I never even considered that possibility... Wouldn't you then see roughly half of each versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Honestly I never even considered that possibility... Wouldn't you then see roughly half of each versions? I wish I could remember the discussion where it was brought up - I'm probably using it out of context here. I know they also trim the wrapper leaves a bit prior to rolling, so perhaps it's moot. But I suppose it's also possible that the orientation of the bound bunch (foot right or left) might play a part when it's being rolled into the wrapper. Obviously, it's all supposition on my part. Perhaps it's as simple as being right or left handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColKurtz Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 My understanding is that the the wrapper leaf is de-veined (central vein) and split in two halves. This leaves a "left" and "right" wrapper. Wrappers are oriented (top as it is on the plant goes out?) for a smooth wrapper. Both halves are used. Then to sorting, grading, all are mixed up, then placed in the box based on shading. Seems on a large scale you should come close to getting 50% right hand and left hand cigars. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalebread Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Right-hand twist was rolled above the equator. Left-hand twist was rolled below the equator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montaigut Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Right-hand twist was rolled above the equator.Left-hand twist was rolled below the equator. Right! And the torcedor's name is Coriolis; Jose up north and Esoj down south... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 You sure you guys are lighting the coorrect end of your cigar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcheek Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I got to wondering about this so I went and took a survey of my gars. I assume "right helix" is clockwise and "left helix" is counter-clockwise? I'm not an expert on rolling them, only smoking them, so that's how I interpret the direction. I found 56% were rolled "right helix" and 44% were rolled "left helix". So I would subscribe to the 50-50 idea. While looking at my smokes, what amazed me the most was that some of the wrappers were so smooth, I couldn't even find a seam to determine which direction it was rolled without staring at it for 5 mins., pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Alright, alright.......... Dude........ I waste (er...spend) a lot of time on here. But you guys have got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time on your hands if this is what you're investigating in with your cigars. Funny as hell, though. But you're all crazy fools. Stay the hell away from me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 You sure you guys are lighting the coorrect end of your cigar? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Picking up a cigar today I noticed that on a few of them the wrapping had a left handed helix but the majority was right handed. Naturally one would expect this given that about only 10% of the population is left handed. But then I started thinking about the controlling sides of the brains for each type i.e. left brain for the right handed and right brain for the left handed.It is generally postulated that the left side of the brain is the the rational side of the brain. This side of the brain responds to verbal instructions, solves problems by logically and sequentially looking at the parts of things, tends to look at differences in things, is more planned and structured. The left side of the brain however is creative/artistic side. Many people of this type are very charismatic and extroverted, they search for fun activities like painting, making music, working in gardens, and being creative. People who are left handed tend to think of many things simultaneously and start many activities. Who would have the make up to be a better cigar roller between right and left handers? Would consistency (presumably) of the right handers win over the passion (presumably) of the left handers? Have you noticed the same helix ratios in your humidors? Does this ratio stay the same for all grades of cigars i.e. regular versus higher end? For those of you wondering I guess I really did not have much better to do today... Honestly I've never noticed this. After reading your topic, Dan, it's the first thing I see when I crack a box or cab open. Are all cigars manufactured this way, meaning non Cuban cigars too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcheek Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Alright, alright..........Dude........ I waste (er...spend) a lot of time on here. But you guys have got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time on your hands if this is what you're investigating in with your cigars. Funny as hell, though. But you're all crazy fools. Stay the hell away from me!!! Lol. Yeah, just give me a reason to pilfer though my sticks, I'm all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColKurtz Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Honestly I've never noticed this. After reading your topic, Dan, it's the first thing I see when I crack a box or cab open. Are all cigars manufactured this way, meaning non Cuban cigars too? I am pretty sure they all are like this. Not having a box of NC's to check though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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