For all of you Noobs out there, I want to pass something along that I only learned just this week. When deciding what tobacco you like, don’t rule things out too quickly. When I started smoking pipes in Nov, I read a lot about 1-Q so I ran off to my local B&M to get some. I really didn’t like the first 3 bowls at all. I didn’t understand what all the hype was all about. Since then I have smoked a ton of others to see what I like. When organizing my tobacco with my pretty white labels, I ran across my original 1-Q purchase. I decided to give it another try. Wow was I surprised at how much I enjoyed this smoke. Cool smoke, no tongue bite, great flavor and great room note.
Here are my top 3 pieces of advice:
1) Don’t try to “get good too soon” by over thinking this, worrying too much about re-lights, being frustrated at hot bowls and tongue bite – just get better slowly, refine your technique slowly bowl after bowl – this isn’t a race.
2) Really pay attention to the people on this forum. They really know what they’re talking about, are very patient with noobs like me, and can steer you in the right direction when asked.
3) Don’t throw away any tobacco that you try and don’t like. As you gain technique and experience, your taste buds will likely change. My 1-Q example is case in point. Try new things, buy lots of 1 and 2 oz samples and enjoy the ride. Although I am an aromatic smoker right now, I bought some Mature Virginia to try out. I really hated it but was given the advice to hang on to it for a year. I’m doing that but I also put a small handful on a plate and just left it out. I have smoked 2 bowls of the uber dry tobacco and didn’t hate it! So that is progress – who knows… maybe my next bowl of that will be something I truly enjoy. Happy smoking friends…..
Here are my top 3 pieces of advice:
1) Don’t try to “get good too soon” by over thinking this, worrying too much about re-lights, being frustrated at hot bowls and tongue bite – just get better slowly, refine your technique slowly bowl after bowl – this isn’t a race.
2) Really pay attention to the people on this forum. They really know what they’re talking about, are very patient with noobs like me, and can steer you in the right direction when asked.
3) Don’t throw away any tobacco that you try and don’t like. As you gain technique and experience, your taste buds will likely change. My 1-Q example is case in point. Try new things, buy lots of 1 and 2 oz samples and enjoy the ride. Although I am an aromatic smoker right now, I bought some Mature Virginia to try out. I really hated it but was given the advice to hang on to it for a year. I’m doing that but I also put a small handful on a plate and just left it out. I have smoked 2 bowls of the uber dry tobacco and didn’t hate it! So that is progress – who knows… maybe my next bowl of that will be something I truly enjoy. Happy smoking friends…..
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