Got my first pipe today

jjefrey · 02-08-2013, 09:02 PM

A good friend of mine, knowing that I've want to try a pipe for a long time surprised me today with this starter set from pipes and cigars.com.

Looks like I'm about to fall down another slope.

iaMkcK · 02-09-2013, 07:18 AM

Nice, a Dr. Grabow. Pretty decent first piece. Make sure to read plenty in the Newb FAQ for pipes. Drink it all in ;-)

Jon11 · 02-09-2013, 09:32 AM

Check out smokersforum.com Great forum for pipes....everything you'll ever want to know about pipes.

Commander Quan · 02-09-2013, 10:06 AM

Welcome. My first pipe was a Grabow, and it still gets used occasionally.

Clint1 · 02-09-2013, 10:34 AM

Congrats jjefrey!

hazydat620 · 02-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Nice score, Dr.G's are great work horses. CB Royal is wonderful, grab a pouch of Carter Hall and those two should keep you busy for a while. Enjoy! If you are new to tobacco in general, give it time, your tongue needs to get used to the smoke. Even if some magical way you were able to just grab that stuff, pack it just right, and smoke it perfectly, I would still expect you to get some form of bite....but it will pass and the flavors will come. Pipe cleaners are your friends, use them often.

jjefrey · 02-10-2013, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon11

Check out smokersforum.com Great forum for pipes....everything you'll ever want to know about pipes.

Spent some time reading posts today, Lots of good info on that site. Thanks

jjefrey · 02-10-2013, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazydat620

Nice score, Dr.G's are great work horses. CB Royal is wonderful, grab a pouch of Carter Hall and those two should keep you busy for a while. Enjoy! If you are new to tobacco in general, give it time, your tongue needs to get used to the smoke. Even if some magical way you were able to just grab that stuff, pack it just right, and smoke it perfectly, I would still expect you to get some form of bite....but it will pass and the flavors will come. Pipe cleaners are your friends, use them often.

Not new to tobacco, been smoking cigars for about 8 years now.

Hoping to sit out on the patio and enjoy my first bowl tomorrow.

jjefrey · 02-13-2013, 05:05 PM

I read through all the tips in getting started thread, and decided to smoke my first bowl of Captain Black on Sunday.

I thing I did OK on packing the pipe, However I smoked to fast and had a serious case of tongue bite. Not the best experience but I will learn from it and hopefully not make that mistake again.

Paulmac · 02-13-2013, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the pod people!

hotreds · 02-13-2013, 07:18 PM

Best wishes- it is a nice change of pace from cigars!

MarkinAZ · 02-13-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjefrey

A good friend of mine, knowing that I've want to try a pipe for a long time surprised me today with this starter set from pipes and cigars.com.

Looks like I'm about to fall down another slope.

Great looking starter set Jeff

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

Best wishes- it is a nice change of pace from cigars!

...Agreed!

jjefrey · 02-14-2013, 07:34 PM

I have smoked another 3 bowls. I think I've got the packing down fairly well. The last two bowls I was able to get through with only 4-5 relights, much better than my first attempt. I slowed down my pace and the tongue bite is no longer there.

Overall I'm enjoying the pipe experience. The Captain Black really is not doing much for me, but I'm still breaking in the pipe so that may be part of it.

MarkinAZ · 02-14-2013, 07:52 PM

Once you get your pipe a going, its great to use that tamping tool to give the bacy a lite tamp from time to time. This helps to keep your bowl of bacy litely compacted with fire, and you (hopefully) will not have to use another match for awhile. Just practice, practice, and practice

RevSmoke · 02-14-2013, 08:57 PM

Welcome to another slope. Nice set-up.

deadrise · 02-14-2013, 10:40 PM

I found drying was the key to my enjoyment once I started to dry my baccy for 20-30 min it burned better and less bite.
and learning how to tamp was also a major step not too hard just light tamps to keep the coals going.
enjoy it

jjefrey · 02-14-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

its great to use that tamping tool to give the bacy a lite tamp from time to time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadrise

I found drying was the key to my enjoyment once I started to dry my baccy for 20-30 min it burned better and less bite.
and learning how to tamp was also a major step not too hard just light tamps to keep the coals going.
enjoy it

I think I was tamping a little to hard and possibly causing the pipe to go out, I will lighten up on the pressure next time.

deadrise thanks for the tip I will try letting the tobacco dry for a bit before smoking next time.

04-16-2013, 08:36 AM

Really is it worth it to dry first and then smoke? I will try it.

02-08-2013, 09:02 PM	#1
jjefrey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 117 Trading: (1)	Got my first pipe today A good friend of mine, knowing that I've want to try a pipe for a long time surprised me today with this starter set from pipes and cigars.com. Looks like I'm about to fall down another slope.

02-09-2013, 07:18 AM	#2
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: Got my first pipe today Nice, a Dr. Grabow. Pretty decent first piece. Make sure to read plenty in the Newb FAQ for pipes. Drink it all in ;-) __________________ My Waxing Moon Humidor. My Habit former. Click here for the live chat. "My friend, talk to your God, not me" CJHalbrooks

02-09-2013, 09:32 AM	#3
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Re: Got my first pipe today Check out smokersforum.com Great forum for pipes....everything you'll ever want to know about pipes.

02-09-2013, 10:06 AM	#4
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Got my first pipe today Welcome. My first pipe was a Grabow, and it still gets used occasionally.

02-09-2013, 10:34 AM	#5
Clint1 Wannabe American Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cosenza, Italy Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Got my first pipe today Congrats jjefrey!

02-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#6
hazydat620 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Chad(choad, schoad) Location: PDX, the great Northwest Posts: 241 Trading: (10)	Re: Got my first pipe today Nice score, Dr.G's are great work horses. CB Royal is wonderful, grab a pouch of Carter Hall and those two should keep you busy for a while. Enjoy! If you are new to tobacco in general, give it time, your tongue needs to get used to the smoke. Even if some magical way you were able to just grab that stuff, pack it just right, and smoke it perfectly, I would still expect you to get some form of bite....but it will pass and the flavors will come. Pipe cleaners are your friends, use them often. __________________ " Buy the ticket, take the ride"- Hunter S. Thompson

02-13-2013, 05:05 PM	#9
jjefrey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 117 Trading: (1)	Re: Got my first pipe today I read through all the tips in getting started thread, and decided to smoke my first bowl of Captain Black on Sunday. I thing I did OK on packing the pipe, However I smoked to fast and had a serious case of tongue bite. Not the best experience but I will learn from it and hopefully not make that mistake again.

02-13-2013, 07:06 PM	#10
Paulmac CA Noob Ambassador Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Got my first pipe today Welcome to the pod people! __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant!

02-13-2013, 07:18 PM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Got my first pipe today Best wishes- it is a nice change of pace from cigars! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-14-2013, 07:34 PM	#13
jjefrey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 117 Trading: (1)	Re: Got my first pipe today I have smoked another 3 bowls. I think I've got the packing down fairly well. The last two bowls I was able to get through with only 4-5 relights, much better than my first attempt. I slowed down my pace and the tongue bite is no longer there. Overall I'm enjoying the pipe experience. The Captain Black really is not doing much for me, but I'm still breaking in the pipe so that may be part of it.

02-14-2013, 07:52 PM	#14
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Got my first pipe today Once you get your pipe a going, its great to use that tamping tool to give the bacy a lite tamp from time to time. This helps to keep your bowl of bacy litely compacted with fire, and you (hopefully) will not have to use another match for awhile. Just practice, practice, and practice __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-14-2013, 08:57 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Got my first pipe today Welcome to another slope. Nice set-up. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-14-2013, 10:40 PM	#16
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Got my first pipe today I found drying was the key to my enjoyment once I started to dry my baccy for 20-30 min it burned better and less bite. and learning how to tamp was also a major step not too hard just light tamps to keep the coals going. enjoy it __________________

04-16-2013, 08:36 AM	#18
carlcalvin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got my first pipe today Really is it worth it to dry first and then smoke? I will try it.