I went thru the herfador to find something to smoke and heartbreak ensued. Found one of my recently aquired LP9's didnt survive the trip whole. Rather than be upset, I figured Id at least attempt the smoke. Worst case, it smoked like crap till it fixed itself, or Id end up clipping the damaged part off. I was not disappointed and Im glad to say that while she wasnt the prettiest stick I've had, she smoked like a champ. And, trying a new method of lighting Im getting very pleasing results.