Dave Sabot's Article in Hobbies

839 Is it True Cigars from Other Countries Taste Different?
One of the best things about being a cigar smoker is the fact that you can try so many different types of cigars. You will be able to enjoy the great tobacco tastes from around the world, and this gives you many different options.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

914 The Reason Why Some Cigars Are Difficult To Draw
When you smoke cigars, one of the best kinds that you can get is those that are hand rolled. Many people smoke only these types of cigars, even though you will find that they may come with some downsides.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

861 Using a Cigar Punch Cutter
Cutting cigars is one of the most important parts of smoking a cigar. If you have a good, proper cut, you can rest assured that the smoke will flow freely and you will have a good experience after lighting up with your cigar lighter.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

849 What Can I Use to Cut a Cigar?
As someone who smokes cigars, you already know that it can be a great way to unwind after a long day. You also know that you need to cut the cigar before you are able to light it with your wind resistant lighter and start smoking it.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

890 How to Cut a Cigar Properly
Relaxing with a nice cigar is a great way to spend some time. However, you need to know certain things about cigars as well as how to prepare them properly before you begin to smoke. One of the most common questions among those who are just beginning to smoke cigars is how to cut them properly.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

868 Ok to Smoke My Cigars Right After Buying Them?
Those who have not been around the hobby of smoking cigars are going to come across a lot if information that may seem confusing and sometimes contradictory.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

680 What is a Punch Cutter Lighter?
Anyone who is getting into the habit of smoking cigars, or who has been a cigar smoker for a long time, knows that they can find a number of different accessories and tools that can help.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

898 How to Blow Smoke Rings
Without a doubt, smoke rings are very impressive and they are a great trick to show off with at parties. While it might look easy to blow these rings, they are not quite as easy as you might think.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

650 What Are Some of the Different Types of Pipe Tobacco?
Those who are staring out smoking pipes will find that they have many different choices when it comes to choosing their pipe tobacco, their pipe lighter, and their pipe. For the pipe, they should find something that appeals to them and that is easy to use. The same goes for the lighter.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

756 Advantages of a Guillotine Cutter Lighter
Cigar smoking is as much art as it is hobby. As such, you will find that you need to have certain tools in your arsenal if you are to enjoy smoking your cigars. Some of the basic tools that you will need are a humidor in which to keep your cigars at the optimum moisture, an ashtray to hold your ashes as you smoke, and a case in which to carry your cigars when you travel.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

708 Is it a Good Idea to Remove the Band When Smoking a Cigar?
One of the most relaxing and satisfying feelings is when you finally find a few moments in the day that are all your own, when you can unwind with a nice cigar. However, cigar smoking is not as easy as just grabbing a stogie and lighting it up.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

840 How Many Flames do I Need on a Cigar Lighter?
Cigar smokers have one of the most elegant and interesting rituals around when it comes to lighting up. It takes skill to light a cigar and many cigar lighters come equipped with various devices required for the task. Some lighters come with other interesting features.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

1313 Storing Lighter Butane
Butane lighters are high-quality, reliable devices that can provide years of service to their owners. The fuel they use is clean-burning and imparts no flavor to tobacco. That fuel, however, does require some care where storage is concerned.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

713 Selecting the Right Butane Lighter
While too few individuals realize it, elegance and ostentatious are antonyms. The right accessories can communicate a lot of style and elegance and lighters are, perhaps, one of the most under-used ways to achieve this effect.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

731 Zippo Maintenance
Zippo lighters require some care when refueled. The liquid fuel used is slow to evaporate"thus, the lighter's famous windproof performance"and can damage surfaces in addition to posing a fire hazard.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

803 Basic Lighter Care
Refillable lighters are an investment that can easily last a lifetime if they're properly cared for and maintained. This process is not very complex and mostly involves keeping cleaning to a regular schedule, making certain only the best fuels and other supplies are used in the lighter and, if the lighter happens to have a very expensive or ornate finish, making certain that it's protected from scratches and dents.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

678 Lighting a Cigar with a Zippo
Some cigar smokers enjoy nothing more than getting out on the water, in the woods or to the campground and lighting up their favorite brand of cigar. Being outside, there are no concerns about the aroma and one is free to puff to their heart's content.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

642 Smoking a Cigar Halfway
When people debate the question of whether or not a cigar should be smoked fully or just halfway, they're really debating whether or not there is something inherently bad about a half-smoked cigar.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

736 How to Fix a Lighter
Most lighters can be counted on to fire up with incredible reliability. Occasionally, there are problems. Most of these problems are well-within the ability of the user to remedy.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

688 How to Store a Cigar Lighter
Refillable lighters are a great investment and can provide many years, even generations, of service. They need to be safeguarded when not in use, however.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

958 Butane Lighter Care
Butane lighters are available in models which are made for use in rugged environments. A wind resistant lighter used to mean fluid-filled but today's gas-filled lighters can provide reliable service in conditions which would make a cheaper lighter useless.
Posted on Oct-08-2009

815 How to Glue a Cigar Wrapper
Imagine the disappointment: One gets home with their prized cigar, they pull out their lighter, sit down in their favorite chair and unwrap the cigar only to find that the wrapper has come undone.
Posted on Oct-07-2009

679 When Should I Ash my Cigar?
Cigar smoking, like any other gourmet activity, is one where every aspect of the endeavor matters. This includes when one should ash their cigar.
Posted on Oct-07-2009

682 Trimming and Relighting a Cigar
Cigars, much to their credit, can burn a long while. The idea of having a long, relaxing smoke is one of their principal selling points and, where truly high-end cigars are concerned, smokers are often willing to pay quite a premium for that experience!
Posted on Oct-07-2009

767 Lighting a Cigar
Smoking a cigar is a different affair than smoking a cigarette. There are etiquette concerns regarding when and where it's appropriate to light up as much as there are etiquette concerns regarding how one lights up.
Posted on Oct-07-2009