Curing snap

For the past 24 hours or so I've been debating whether to get involved in this and have decided to breech the subject.
I've read lots of mostly noob posts re: hanging their plants until the branches/stems "snap" THEN putting them in jars to begin the curing process. The way I understand it, and have always cured, this is wrong. You hang the plants until they're dry to touch (the stems shouldn't "snap" at this point . . . then put them in jars, turning and airing and releasing gases, etc. until the stems "snap" at which time, curing is complete.

If you dry them "snap" dry, then jar them, you're gaining nothing, as the moisture has already gone. That moisture is needed to sweat the buds.
Waiting until during curing for the snap ensures the right amount of moisture content remains (15%, I've read) that keeps the buds freshest, yet won't allow mold to grow. How else would you know when the buds were done curing if the stems are already snapping when you start?
Done this way, my buds don't get anywhere near crispy dry for at least a year (never have deteriorated, so 1 year's a guess?) and retain their power and flavor. It's amazing how fresh they can stay when cured properly.

I was expecting a slew of crap re:this post. Apparently the folks who have been improperly curing their stashes aren't going to defend their misguided attempts. That's great and exactly why I had to address this issue. It takes long enough to grow a crop without adding a few weeks of senseless curing. Do it right if you're gonna do it at all. It DOES make a difference.

Well i dry until i get a "snap" and my buds still retain alot of moisture. More than enough to do a proper cure. On the same note though if my buds are dry when i give a gentle squeeze and stems dont snap i put them in jars. Alot of this would depend on stem size versus nug size. It is very hard to describe when to put your buds into a jar so i go on a general idea of the "snap" because i would rather people put into jars to late then to early. My main cola's versus lower branches may be put into jars at different times, also i think the drying enviorment has alot to do with it.

yup im with kaosowner on that one...ive had success the same way..they may snap and look dry but once you sweat them for 2 weeks in the jars they are perfect....