How important is draw to you?

[Woodted]

While smoking a stick this afternoon I got to thinking how important the draw of a cigar is to me. If I have a loose or a tight draw I'm more likely to give up on a stick than one that has a perfect draw but isn't in my flavor profile. How about you guys?

[jhedrick83]

It matters somewhat to me. I hate when it is too tight, if it feels like I'm working hard to smoke it, I'll usually pitch it. That kind of kills the relaxation aspect for me. Otherwise, I try to adjust how I draw based on the resistance it gives me.

[Nature]

A good draw won't make a bad cigar better, but a bad draw can ruin a good cigar. I think this is more true of a too-tight draw than a loose one.

[RenoH414]

A good draw won't make a bad cigar better, but a bad draw can ruin a good cigar. I think this is more true of a too-tight draw than a loose one.

I agree completely. A tight draw kills the stick for me. Feels like a constant struggle to keep it going.

Reno

[Shemp Jizzle]

no such thing as too loose of a draw in my book

but I hate a tight draw.

[fiddlegrin]

Tis so true___!
If it isn't right I will fix it before proceeding.
I check for draw before lighting, so if it is tight, I will go at it with a tool before lighting.

A loose draw does make a case for cutting conservatively and checking the draw before cutting further.
Sometimes I will fix a slightly tight draw by doing an additional "V" cut perpendicular to the first one.

Best wishes, Dafiddla

[T.E.Fox]

Only bothered by a tight draw. If the draw is loose, I'll just puff lightly!

[Elco69]

too tight of a draw is a killer for me, not into sucking golf balls through a straw. I will pitch it a grab another, no point in paying for a bad experience. When I fire up, I usually bring my punch and cutter. I punch first and draw test and taste, if good I fire up. If the draw is slightly snug for preference I will cut it. It is rare that I come across a really plugged stick as I keep my stash at 63-65% and most sit for about 6 months before getting lit, that has greatly reduced the amount of snug sticks that I come across.

[Old Smokey]

It's almost as important as quality toilet paper.

[Shaun]

Too loose is manageable. Too tight I have very little tolerance for and will usually toss the stick.