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Title: Favorite size, what's too big?
Post by: blondie on 11/26/2014 07:32 PM
my favorite siza as of late are smokes in the 5.5 inch range. Belicosos, robustos. I feel like it's not such a huge commitment, in case I want to sample something else later. Gauge wise, anything over 54 seems too big. I really do not care for too many 60+ ring gauges. 
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Post by: cavenbk on 11/26/2014 07:35 PM
Favorite size/vitola for me is robusto. Not a fan of large RGs at all
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Post by: RDF on 11/26/2014 07:40 PM
I'm liking the robusto size too.  Especially given the winter weather and not wanting to hang out in the garage with a longer/larger stick.  I just rearranged the humidor and moved the larger ring gauge smokes to an "ignore (or rest) for now" status.
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Post by: biggsy16 on 11/26/2014 07:46 PM
Prefer the smaller ring size in the winter up here in the frozen north
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Post by: kuke on 11/26/2014 08:07 PM
Robustos are a perfect size for me.....don't usually have the time to smoke anything bigger.
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Post by: Camshaft83 on 11/26/2014 09:01 PM
Length really doesn't bother me but I prefer the ring gauge to be less then 54. There are a couple big ring cigars I've had that are pretty good but most fall short compared to a smaller ring cigar. Lately I've been on a lancero kick.
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Post by: Rammstein142 on 11/26/2014 09:23 PM
Definitely up for the robustos and smaller ring gauge smokes right now with winter, specially as I never have time to make it the local shop to smoke indoors.
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Post by: ItalianGuido on 11/26/2014 09:54 PM
52-54 is my favorite, but also love the robustos for the quicker smoke
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Post by: bigjohn20081983 on 11/26/2014 10:25 PM
For me cigars around the size of the Nub line are perfect.  I don't care as much about the length though I prefer shorter most of the time. What I don't care for is the super big ring gauge stuff they are just plain uncomfortable to smoke for me.
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Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/27/2014 12:25 AM
No such thing as too big.... wait... um... you meant cigars...
 :shy:

I generally prefer somewhere in the 46-52 ring gauge. Depends on the cigar. Been getting more into coronas lately, still a fan of the robusto.
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Post by: ebernabe on 11/27/2014 03:05 AM
favorites are the perfectos and torpedos.  I don't really care for the ring guages 54+.
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Post by: StogieDad on 11/27/2014 03:59 AM
My favorite size is probably a Corona Gorda or robusto.   But I smoke anything and it all depends on the blend.  I don't smoke very many at all above 54, so I would say 46-52 is my sweet spot.  When I have time, I have been digging the 7x48 or 49 Churchill lately as well.

Length is all up to what kind of time I have.  I buy a lot of my higher end in the longer vitolas since I set aside time for them.  But I buy a lot of coronas and robustos for daily smokes.
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Post by: The Burn Ward on 11/27/2014 05:28 AM
Dalia, Cazadore, Mareva, Minuto and Corona. 50 being the largest with an occasional 52 RG.
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Post by: johncw on 11/27/2014 06:33 AM
I'm pretty much in-line with most of you. Prefer something 54 or less. Usually smoke a corona and robusto especially in the winter months. I'll go with the longer toro or corona gorda when it's warmer.
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Post by: ntanner on 11/27/2014 06:40 AM
Corona and lancero are my favorite vitola's as a general rule any time of the year. The larger guages are ok sometime's but as mentioned before, only when I have set enough time aside for them.
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Post by: Cfickter on 11/27/2014 06:48 AM
favorite is the classic toro 6X52.  I am good up to 60 ring
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Post by: SenorPablo on 11/27/2014 06:58 AM
I prefer the Toro as well in normal weather.  Lately its been the Robusto with the cold that's blown through.

-Paul
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Post by: benchjockey on 11/27/2014 07:05 AM
My preference lies with the Toro, but Robustos are the choice for a shorter smoke. Prefer at least a 50 RG.
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Post by: Remodelx15 on 11/27/2014 07:23 AM
I tend toward toros, but like robustos just as well when time is a little short.  I went through a very brief kick where I liked the 60 rg sizes, but then I got over it.  50-54 is my sweet spot.
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Post by: Vroomp on 11/27/2014 07:34 AM
My collection contains a lot of robustos but, I have been buying more lancero and corona sizes in boxes lately. I prefer to stay under 54 as well.
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Post by: sjn1117 on 11/27/2014 11:58 AM
I smoke a lot of robustos but I prefer lonsdales and lanceros of late.
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Post by: Mojo66 on 11/27/2014 02:04 PM
Under 54 RG for me as well. Usually not any longer than 6 inches, but I'm open and I'll pretty much smoke anything if that's all there is :biggrin:
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Post by: deanstogie on 11/27/2014 05:14 PM
My ideal stick is 54RG, 6", but truth be told, any size is fine if the blend, construction, and price are good.
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Post by: DavidCulp on 11/27/2014 05:25 PM
Tried a 15"X70. It did not draw well and only managed a few puffs. I would rate it as too big.  :-)