Starting on a new slope

Dude Here · 01-06-2014, 09:23 PM

I've been tossing around the idea of pipe smoking for about a month or so and today I decided to just take the plunge.

Hit up a local pipe shop here in the Austin area and walked out with what you see above. Pipe is a MM and tobacco is a burley blend called "senator". The guy at the shop was SUPER helpful and I'm currently sitting in my garage enjoying my first ever bowl. Lots of re-lights and some tongue bite here and there but so far it's been great. I think I'm gonna really enjoy this new slide.

big_jaygee · 01-06-2014, 09:27 PM

enjoy Steve

i have been known to pull out my cobb every now and then.

Remo · 01-06-2014, 09:30 PM

Cool, I have no idea about pipes but enjoy!

Dude Here · 01-06-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Cool, I have no idea about pipes but enjoy!

Lol, I don't either!

RevSmoke · 01-06-2014, 09:49 PM

Pipes are a great thing. Enjoy the new slope.

OnePyroTec · 01-06-2014, 10:33 PM

Welcome to the pipe club

A little tongue bite is not so bad, just slow down a bit. Looks like you got bulk tobacco so dry it for a while before you load your bowl. It should help with the burn issues and the bite.

BTW, REAL tongue bite from a pipe HURTS a lot...more than an actual bite from your teeth.

IMHO a cob is the best way to start. If you plan on smoking a pipe often, you will want more than one pipe or cob just so you can let it dry out between smokes. For the money, these would be the best investment you can make. http://corncobpipe.com/10-pipe-grab-...e-seconds.html

Col. Kurtz · 01-06-2014, 10:35 PM

Good luck! I'm but a few weeks down that path myself. The pipers here flatten out the learning curve a lot.

Be warned: you'll spend a lot of time on tobacco reviews and eBay.

MUNKY · 01-07-2014, 09:14 PM

Awesome!

Dude Here · 01-08-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MUNKY

Awesome!

I know, right?!

Had another smoke last night and things went a lot smoother. Only about three re-lights and no bite while doing it. Gonna let my pipe rest for a few days and light up a see-gar tonight. Thinking about taking a ride to the B&M for a tin of something else to try on my days off.

equetefue · 01-08-2014, 01:37 PM

Cant wait to start as well Steve. Support system brother.

MUNKY · 01-08-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by equetefue

Cant wait to start as well Steve. Support system brother.

Tic Toc

MUNKY · 01-08-2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dude Here

I know, right?!

Had another smoke last night and things went a lot smoother. Only about three re-lights and no bite while doing it. Gonna let my pipe rest for a few days and light up a see-gar tonight. Thinking about taking a ride to the B&M for a tin of something else to try on my days off.

Hold that thought...

Huge pointer, after packing complete dry puff your pipe to check your pack prior to lighting

Dude Here · 01-09-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MUNKY

Hold that thought...

Huge pointer, after packing complete dry puff your pipe to check your pack prior to lighting

Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna try the Frank method for my next smoke and see how that does.

Islayphile · 01-09-2014, 11:14 AM

Welcome!

It's nice here on the slope

01-06-2014, 09:23 PM	#1
Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Starting on a new slope I've been tossing around the idea of pipe smoking for about a month or so and today I decided to just take the plunge. Hit up a local pipe shop here in the Austin area and walked out with what you see above. Pipe is a MM and tobacco is a burley blend called "senator". The guy at the shop was SUPER helpful and I'm currently sitting in my garage enjoying my first ever bowl. Lots of re-lights and some tongue bite here and there but so far it's been great. I think I'm gonna really enjoy this new slide. __________________

01-06-2014, 09:27 PM	#2
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Starting on a new slope enjoy Steve i have been known to pull out my cobb every now and then.

01-06-2014, 09:30 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Starting on a new slope Cool, I have no idea about pipes but enjoy! __________________

01-06-2014, 09:49 PM	#5
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Starting on a new slope Pipes are a great thing. Enjoy the new slope. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-06-2014, 10:33 PM	#6
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: Starting on a new slope Welcome to the pipe club A little tongue bite is not so bad, just slow down a bit. Looks like you got bulk tobacco so dry it for a while before you load your bowl. It should help with the burn issues and the bite. BTW, REAL tongue bite from a pipe HURTS a lot...more than an actual bite from your teeth. IMHO a cob is the best way to start. If you plan on smoking a pipe often, you will want more than one pipe or cob just so you can let it dry out between smokes. For the money, these would be the best investment you can make. http://corncobpipe.com/10-pipe-grab-...e-seconds.html

01-06-2014, 10:35 PM	#7
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Starting on a new slope Good luck! I'm but a few weeks down that path myself. The pipers here flatten out the learning curve a lot. Be warned: you'll spend a lot of time on tobacco reviews and eBay. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

01-07-2014, 09:14 PM	#8
MUNKY Resident Pig Hunter Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brandon Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,169 Trading: (19)	Re: Starting on a new slope Awesome! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-08-2014, 01:37 PM	#10
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Starting on a new slope Cant wait to start as well Steve. Support system brother.

01-09-2014, 11:14 AM	#14
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Starting on a new slope Welcome! It's nice here on the slope __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)