Spartan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I have a several sticks that have torn wrappers around the foot. damage varies from about 1/4 to 1 inch or so. What would be the best way to remedy this? Smoke them as is? Clip them down past the damage area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 What would be the best way to remedy this? Personally I'd use fire - smoke them as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Cigar-glue? Works for me. If the damage isnt too big that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Cigar-glue? Works for me. If the damage isnt too big that is... I have glue, but don't use it. I just smoke them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I guess cigar glue is fine, just don't use sticky tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandblov Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 If they are cracked, just smoke them. If the wrapper is unravelling in a bothersome way, you can use pectin from the grocer. I little goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I guess cigar glue is fine, just don't use sticky tape. My dad used to use tape. He would smoke right through it. This was before I was a cigar smoker. Still, I had the wherewithal to realize this might not taste good, and was probably toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taino Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 In my humble experience, sometimes you can smoke them as the are, sometimes not. I always try to smoke them "as is" if it doesn't draw fairly good i cut them and light them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Same here - Burn them as is - cut if they fight back too much. For some reason (to me); cutting a cigar back compromises the intended flavor profile. A slight nip is one thing an inch or more essentially might present you with a different cigar entirely. But that is just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Same here - Burn them as is - cut if they fight back too much.For some reason (to me); cutting a cigar back compromises the intended flavor profile. A slight nip is one thing an inch or more essentially might present you with a different cigar entirely. But that is just me Personally, I have never enjoyed a cigar I have cut back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 At this level of damage, I'd just smoke them. They should not present any serious problems on smoking and as short as those tears are at the feet, it's not worth it to try and patch it. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Tnx Gents, I will smoke em' as is...looks as if one or two might be problematic as the wrapper is starting to unravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taino Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Personally, I have never enjoyed a cigar I have cut back. Me neither, but i rather smoke them this way than throw them away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have a several sticks that have torn wrappers around the foot. damage varies from about 1/4 to 1 inch or so. I always wondered what causes this? It happens to me only occasionally. Is it wide humidity swings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Personally, my cigars have incurred damage to the wrappers around the feet, from improper handling - (being allowed to move around and rub up against other smokes, etc.) Humidity swings (rather severe) which including swings well above 70% RH can cause splits in the wrapper most anywhere in the cigar. These usually are not right on the edge of the foot. They also look to be deeper than simply the wrapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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