P-Lip...what is your opinion

[simpledesign]

Just curious to see what your thoughts are on the P-Lip and how it works...I might be looking for one as the next smoker.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Right now I only have one p-lip, but two more are on the way. The p-lip I have is an Aran B5. It smokes really well. Great draw to it, and the p-lip works very well.

 

[marmal4de]

I love them, I love fishtails too, though.

 

[pstlpkr]

My opinion is based on my experience with two P-lip Peterson's that I have since traded.

I'm a clincher and a "muncher". If you fall into that category you may want to reconsider. They just provided to much temptation and I gnawed them until they were nearly unrecognizable.

I'm sure they have their place, but not in my pipe rack.

 

[hauntedmyst]

I'm in the same category as Lawrence but think they are great for those who don't chomp down on the bit. For bents, they hang nicely.

 

[unclearthur]

I am a big fan of P lips.

 

[nyed001]

I own a couple,its Ok I guess.Personally I feel that you get a better draw with a fishtail.Also its way easier to run a bristle cleaner through a fish tail.But I have to agree with Lawrence and Haunted,if youre a clincher it might not be a good idea.

 

[stacen]

I think they hang well when used in the bent shapes, but I don't care for the redirection of smoke to the roof of my mouth. also they are a little more difficuslt to run a cleaner through... i have a bunch of petes and only one is a Plip, i have passed on a few petes i really liked the look of because they were Plips,
But having said all that there are plenty who really like them, I would recommend trying one to see if you like it, if it is not your cup of tea you can have a bit of fun trading it!

 

[menckenite]

I love Peterson pipes and will continue to purchase them but I will never buy another p-lip again. I had a nice looking p-lip about 20 years ago that I enjoyed for about 20 smokes before the last third of a pipe cleaner broke off inside the stem. That was it, the pipe was done because there was no way to remove the pipe cleaner without damaging the pipe. For me, I don't see any advantages of the p-lip, only disadvantages.

 

[mlaug]

They are a passing fad.

 

[puffintuff]

I don't mind them. They're supposed to draw the smoke away from your tongue. Fits good in the mouth, a bit on the thin side. Hard to get a cleaner through.

 

[admin]

I have one P-lip. Like Lawrence, I am a clencher, and the P-lip is a little more challenging in this respect. Although, I do smoke mine on a fairly regular basis. It's a cool looking pipe, and it was one of my first, so it has sentimental value.
I'm not really a fan of the P-lip, but I have gotten used to it. I won't get another one though.

 

[mjtannen]

I have one and I am happy with it. I, too am a clencher. I placed a rubber bit cushion onver the P-lip as I do on all my fishtail stems and it is just fine. When you pass a pipe cleaner through it insert at the p-lip end and push toward the base of the stem....and there is no problem. IMHO an authentic Pete should have an authentic P-lip to really be a Peterson. They are unique pipes.

 

[strongirish]

I prefer is fishtail but I love my Pete's so I don't mind the p-lip. Just took me awhile to make it work for me as I too am a clincher.

 

[hobie1dog]

It's my favorite design.... having the smoke hit the roof of your mouth ::

 

[marmal4de]

They are a passing fad.

After almost a century doesn't something lose that title?

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I haven't had any problems with clenching my P-Lip Aran B5. It's well balanced and not too heavy. For me it clenches pretty easily. Maybe it's just in the different shapes that clenching is made more difficult.

 

[schmitzbitz]

Another clencher, another smoker who prefers fishtails...the wider the better for my pointy teeth. I can (and do) deal with P-Lips, but I put a softy bit on.

 

[simpledesign]

Thanks for all the different answers! I don't clinch so I'm not too worried about that aspect...I am a thorough cleaner though so that might influence my decision

 

[marmal4de]

Thanks for all the different answers! I don't clinch so I'm not too worried about that aspect...I am a thorough cleaner though so that might influence my decision

Once you get the hang of sticking a pipe cleaner thru em, it gets really easy. Tapered pipe cleaners REALLY help.