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Post by djo on Dec 7, 2018 23:40:19 GMT -5
I used to smoke a fair amount of Kendal Kentucky, but I stopped smoking it because I couldn't get the stuff to stay lit. I don't have this problem with flakes or ribbons - I guess it's a shag thing. Any tips on smoking shag tobacco? All I can think of is to try compressing it less when I fill the bowl. I'll try that a few times, but I was wondering what the forum has to say.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 8, 2018 0:21:51 GMT -5
I had a few smoking shags in my day, but it was many years ago. 😉ðŸ¤
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Post by mwps70 on Dec 8, 2018 0:33:05 GMT -5
I used to smoke a fair amount of Kendal Kentucky, but I stopped smoking it because I couldn't get the stuff to stay lit. I don't have this problem with flakes or ribbons - I guess it's a shag thing. Any tips on smoking shag tobacco? All I can think of is to try compressing it less when I fill the bowl. I'll try that a few times, but I was wondering what the forum has to say.
I just smoked a shag tonight, Esoterica Margate and I love shag because of this blend. I packed loosely and wow what flavor. Don't be afraid to tamp firmly after charring light and it just takes off. |
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Post by haebar on Dec 8, 2018 5:36:20 GMT -5
I smoke some shags - Five Brothers, Kendal Kentucky, Three Sails, and Margate. I pack them on the loose side and then tamp moderately once it's going. Be sure it is dry enough to smoke before loading. You might try completing the charring light, tamping flat and let it sit for a while before relighting.
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Post by Darin on Dec 8, 2018 7:02:19 GMT -5
With a shag cut, I like to dry it well and pack firmly. The tighter pack helps it to not burn so fast. My favorites include GH Dark Birdseye, 5 Brothers and Semois Reserve du Patron.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 7:11:29 GMT -5
I found a tighter pack helps with shag too. Otherwise it burns too fast for me.
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Post by william on Dec 8, 2018 7:32:19 GMT -5
I had a few smoking shags in my day, but it was many years ago. 😉🤠Pictures or it didn't happen  |
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Post by 5star on Dec 8, 2018 8:59:40 GMT -5
Years ago, when I first smoked a shag, I packed it too loosely. That made it burn too quickly, causing a hot & harsh tasting smoke. I haven’t really experienced problems with a shag burning. You might experiment & let it dry a bit more.
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Post by slowroll on Dec 8, 2018 9:03:42 GMT -5
I found a tighter pack helps with shag too. Otherwise it burns too fast for me. I agree. I have the opposite problem from djo. I find shags burn like a hay rick hit by lightning unless they're pretty moist, In Which case they have to be loose packed to burn because they clump. But when pretty dry, they need to be tightly packed or the bowlful is burnt before the first match goes out! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 9:20:16 GMT -5
I'm in the dry it thoroughly, pack loosely camp but that's what I do with any cut. Whatever works best for you is the way to go.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 8, 2018 10:19:17 GMT -5
I had a few smoking shags in my day, but it was many years ago. 😉🤠Pictures or it didn't happen This was long before discreet cameras. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 8, 2018 11:39:14 GMT -5
I had a few smoking shags in my day, but it was many years ago. 😉🤠Pictures or it didn't happen Ron’s a good guy and all, but I have no desire to see him making the beast with two backs. |
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Post by william on Dec 8, 2018 13:17:16 GMT -5
Pictures or it didn't happen Ron’s a good guy and all, but I have no desire to see him making the beast with two backs. Point taken. And upon further reflection, it appears I spoke before thinking it through. |
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Post by Mac on Dec 8, 2018 13:30:29 GMT -5
I had a few smoking shags in my day, but it was many years ago. 😉🤠Q. [He] "Do you smoke after sex?" R. [She] "I don't know; I've never looked." |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 8, 2018 13:34:31 GMT -5
Can't add more than has already been given in the way of advice...which ever way works best for you...that is the way to do it.
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 8, 2018 15:27:21 GMT -5
Experiment. Several factors involved.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Dec 10, 2018 7:29:49 GMT -5
I used to smoke a fair amount of Kendal Kentucky, but I stopped smoking it because I couldn't get the stuff to stay lit. I don't have this problem with flakes or ribbons - I guess it's a shag thing. Any tips on smoking shag tobacco? All I can think of is to try compressing it less when I fill the bowl. I'll try that a few times, but I was wondering what the forum has to say.
I just smoked a shag tonight, Esoterica Margate and I love shag because of this blend. I packed loosely and wow what flavor. Don't be afraid to tamp firmly after charring light and it just takes off. What he said |
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