Since starting my journey into pipe smoking a few days ago I have had a few issues. Being new to this it was unclear to me what was wrong, but technique was certainly in question. Tonight, as I sat by the pool under cover of darkness with only a faint glimpse of the big dipper to light my smoking experience, it happened.
I was having issues with moisture and poor draw which to my novice palette indicated the bowl going sour. The bowl was emptied, pipe cooled down and then cleaned and a new filter installed. I repacked, focusing on my packing technique as I thought that could be a likely suspect. Char light, check. Second light, check. Third light, damn it I have the same problem as before.
Bowl was emptied and the above process was repeated, minus one step. While inserting the filter I paused and thought could this filter be holding moisture, thus making the draw more restricted, causing me to stop sipping and in fact start to gulp on my pipe? I removed the filter and told Houston I was ready for lift off.
After being cleared for launch I sank back into a normal, relaxed breathing routine. Houston, we have a go, I repeat, we have a go. I just finished a fantastic 45 minute orbit through smokers utopia!! Bowl never went out, did not heat up, smoke did not sour and not 1 hint of tongue bite. I feel for the first time in 5 days that I have experienced a wonderful pipe smoke.
My new pipe arrives tomorrow with 2 tins for me to taste. I am so glad I figured this out tonight. Such a nice, relaxing smoke under the stars. The first of many to come in the upcoming weekend.
Regards,
Carbon
I was having issues with moisture and poor draw which to my novice palette indicated the bowl going sour. The bowl was emptied, pipe cooled down and then cleaned and a new filter installed. I repacked, focusing on my packing technique as I thought that could be a likely suspect. Char light, check. Second light, check. Third light, damn it I have the same problem as before.
Bowl was emptied and the above process was repeated, minus one step. While inserting the filter I paused and thought could this filter be holding moisture, thus making the draw more restricted, causing me to stop sipping and in fact start to gulp on my pipe? I removed the filter and told Houston I was ready for lift off.
After being cleared for launch I sank back into a normal, relaxed breathing routine. Houston, we have a go, I repeat, we have a go. I just finished a fantastic 45 minute orbit through smokers utopia!! Bowl never went out, did not heat up, smoke did not sour and not 1 hint of tongue bite. I feel for the first time in 5 days that I have experienced a wonderful pipe smoke.
My new pipe arrives tomorrow with 2 tins for me to taste. I am so glad I figured this out tonight. Such a nice, relaxing smoke under the stars. The first of many to come in the upcoming weekend.
Regards,
Carbon
