My First Pipe (a Cob discussion)

da'rum · Post by **da'rum** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:27 pm

As you said "horses for courses", lots of people use the filters in thier pipes. The ongoing discussion is, do they actually block any meaningful amount of nasties? And, Do they remove flavour from the smoke? My opinion is no and yes. I'm not smoking your pipe though. .......um awkward silence.

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:08 pm

da'rum wrote:I've heard good things about the Cc, let us know what you think. Remember to smoke slowly or you'll get tongue bite. You have a great selection of plug at that shop, I'm envious. Perhaps we could work something out?

Would I recommend Peterson's Connoisseur's Choice yes even with my limited experience. Very smooth for a tobacco I enjoyed the bowl I had this afternoon I think I only needed one re-light (not bad Going) once I managed to get my pipe lit . It doesn't burn hot well not in this bowl anyway. If you're sitting on the fence over it try a sample like I have. I think it's worth a punt though.

da'rum · Post by **da'rum** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:25 pm

Thanks Dai, if I come across it I will. I'm glad you enjoyed your smoke. Did you find the toppings easy to recognise?

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:32 pm

da'rum wrote:As you said "horses for courses", lots of people use the filters in thier pipes. The ongoing discussion is, do they actually block any meaningful amount of nasties? And, Do they remove flavour from the smoke? My opinion is no and yes. I'm not smoking your pipe though. .......um awkward silence.

Nope think you'd better stick to smoking your own pipe lol.
I think it's how effective are filters they obviously work but how well is the question. This is down to interpretation type of filter used. A bit like rum neat or with ice. I'm such a novice to smoking I don't think it would make a difference either way I'm just trying to play it safe.

I'm getting better at it though. I think I wasn't packing my bowl tight enough and smoking my pipe to hot. I did the three step method to pack my bowl today worked really well smoked better than the others I've had but, still having difficulty lighting the pipe will have to buy a cheap pipe lighter I think.

da'rum · Post by **da'rum** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:36 pm

It takes a bit to get them going. It's normal. I light mine, puff it a bit and then it goes out. I tamp it flat and light again, this time normally getting the coal to cover the top of the bowl. I then puff a bit and touch it up with flame until it's really settled in and I'm set to go.

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:37 pm

da'rum wrote:Thanks Dai, if I come across it I will. I'm glad you enjoyed your smoke. Did you find the toppings easy to recognise?

Not a lot no tasted something but, then I'm such a novice at this smoking lark that I'm still getting used to the smoke never mind anything else. All I will say is it was very enjoyable.

da'rum · Post by **da'rum** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:41 pm

Welcome to the pipe smokers club. You will notice your I.Q raising steadily from this point on and women will be throwing themselves at you with wanton lust.

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:41 pm

Dai wrote:
da'rum wrote:Thanks Dai, if I come across it I will. I'm glad you enjoyed your smoke. Did you find the toppings easy to recognise?
Not a lot no, tasted something but, then I'm such a novice at this smoking lark that I'm still getting used to the smoke never mind anything else. All I will say is it was very enjoyable.

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:47 pm

https://flic.kr/p/mJnEU4

I bought this cheap lighter to make my life easier. Pipe lighters are worth getting, it's a lot easier to lite my pipe now.

da'rum · Post by **da'rum** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:41 pm

You toff!

Dai · Post by **Dai** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:25 am

da'rum wrote:You toff!

It's the only way to go.