Sipping or puffing

morlader

Can't Leave

Mar 2, 2011

483

1

Cornwall UK

• Aug 27, 2012

• #1

Just a thought, I would describe myself as a "contemplative sipper".I tend to gently sip the pipe,works fine for me. I was just wondering how you folks would describe your smoking.
Tom

 

ace57

Lifer

Jun 21, 2011

2,145

1

• Aug 27, 2012

• #2

For me I would say both.

 

lazydog

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 24, 2012

514

1

• Aug 27, 2012

• #3

Morlader, I would prefer to be a sipper, but sometimes I do not get the quantity of smoke I desire, and get back to a little huffin. Need some serious volume of smoke during a smoke. :|

 

cajunguy

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 22, 2012

756

1

Metairie, LA

• Aug 27, 2012

• #4

When I'm relaxed, at peace, I sip slowly and contemplatively.
When I'm stressed, I puff like a steam engine and turn my tongue into ghost pepper.

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

9,694

31

Birmingham, AL

• Aug 27, 2012

• #5

I'm with you Lazydog.

While I will sip, I like to have a smoke I can sink my teeth into.
(Man! We're getting into the weeds today.) :D

 

bentmike

Lifer

Jan 25, 2012

2,422

37

• Aug 27, 2012

• #6

Hi Tom, I've been learning to slow down and sipping sure does yield a more flavorful and enjoyable smoke. But most of the time I puff away to try to keep the thing lit.

 

gmwolford

Lifer

Jul 26, 2012

1,355

5

WV, USA

• Aug 27, 2012

• #7

I tend to be like Canunguy: depends on my mood/fame of mind.

 

thesmokindragon

Lifer

Jul 12, 2011

4,135

4,214

• Aug 27, 2012

• #8

+1 w/cajunguy

 

sixmp

Can't Leave

Jan 19, 2012

420

0

• Aug 27, 2012

• #9

I sip and puff and if the music is good i find myself puffing in time to the music.

 

mick

Can't Leave

Aug 13, 2012

343

0

• Aug 27, 2012

• #10

I find I never "sip", which implies a short, light suck. I like a long continuous drag and then another to get the desired amount of smoke on the second drag. Then I rest it for a short time, then do it again. So I guess I would call my technique a double long drag. Someone please let me know if this is bad form.

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

9,694

31

Birmingham, AL

• Aug 27, 2012

• #11

Mick anyone with an Avatar like yours can never have bad form. :D

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,177

33,415

Detroit

• Aug 27, 2012

• #12

How I smoke depends on the blend. If I used Mick's technique on a Virginia blend, I would be hurtin' for certain.

 

msandoval858

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 11, 2012

954

3

Austin, TX

• Aug 27, 2012

• #13

Never really paid attention but I think my technique is a bit of a mix.
Sort of a puff, puff, sip :lol:

 

hawk60ce

Lifer

Jun 11, 2012

1,401

2

• Aug 27, 2012

• #14

+1 with Lawrence. i usually clench so i just puff away while its in my mouth. once i notice the bowl or smoke getting hot, i try and slow my speed down a bit.

 

philip

Lifer

Oct 13, 2011

1,705

6

Puget Sound

• Aug 27, 2012

• #15

I sip, sup, savor, sample, slurp, puff, pull, drag, and draw... anything but inhale.

 

lankfordjl

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 29, 2011

611

2

Texas

• Aug 27, 2012

• #16

@Philip :clap:
Agree

 

sparroa

Lifer

Dec 8, 2010

1,466

4

• Aug 27, 2012

• #17

My instinct is to puff away but I know that can have bad consequences...
Sipping is probably the best, but I speed things up a little more on average.
I try not to inhale, though, as best I can...

 

mrgunnar177

Lifer

Apr 5, 2012

1,086

0

United States

• Aug 27, 2012

• #18

I puff, hard...trying to sip but I love the amount and density of the smoke. ::

 

hobie1dog

Lifer

Jun 5, 2010

6,888

233

67

Cornelius, NC

• Aug 27, 2012

• #19

Working towards being a sipper with every bowl.

 

mluyckx

Lifer

Dec 5, 2011

1,958

3

Texas

• Aug 27, 2012

• #20

sip, sup, savor, sample, slurp, puff, pull, drag, and draw... anything but inhale.

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