I love that quote, it makes it sound so much more complicated!!!
I don't make my 2nd cut under water, nor do I flame my tools. I just use a VERY sharp new razor blade and get the cut tip immediatley into gel. Also I water the moms REALLY well about 2 hours befor ecloning so they are all nice and plump and aren't suckin' air. hahaha
Gels are better than rootone imho esp. since they seal the cut really well and avoid air bubbles later.