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Old 11-16-2017, 06:47 AM   #1
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V-Gar Update

Last summer several of us received a V-Gar cigar to review. I wrote a review on the one I tried, but I can't seem to locate it to provide a link.

In any event, I had indicated in my review that while the V-Gar is a poor substitute for the real thing I would probably buy one as I like to be able to "smoke" in the office. I don't do it often, but I'll occasionally take a few puffs. If I'm in the office on a weekend I'll smoke it a little longer.

The V-Gar is supposed to be good for 1800 puffs. I don't know how many puffs I've taken, but I just took it out right now and the thing is still working. That's pretty impressive.

So, no, the V-Gar is not a good substitute for a real cigar. But, when you can't smoke a cigar, it's not bad. I still plan on replacing it once it goes. But, for now, it's still kicking.
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Old 11-16-2017, 07:50 PM   #2
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I just found out that the things contain diacetyl. That's just bad. These people who inhale the stuff are not necessarily safe.

Peaceful, just for example,is a whole lot worse than cigarette smoke in large doses. We can't know what the effects would be for constant inhalation.

Puffing like a cigar? I don't know. Oral tissues are tough, lungs, however, are not.
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Old 11-17-2017, 03:06 AM   #3
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Rest assured, Brian, I don't inhale. And the fact that this has lasted well over a year shows that I rarely use it. I'll go months without touching it. The longest I've ever "smoked" it is probably 30 minutes. I usually "smoke" it for less than 5.
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:39 AM   #4
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I think I would smoke cellophane first...
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:50 AM   #5
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I'm eating lunch right now and I got the email notification of a new post to this thread. It enticed me to "light up." So I'm puffing on the V-Gar now. It's fun to blow smoke rings in my office.
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Isn't diactyl the bad ingredient in microwave popcorn?
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Yes it is. You would be amazed at the damage it does. First discovered at jasper products about ten miles from here.

Obviously, exposure was high, but so far we haven't killed enough people to know what a safe exposure level is.

People who haven't had chronic lung problems for most of their lives really take them for granted.
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