Nording Compass Pipes

[browell2445]

Anybody a fan of the nording compass pipes? I'm debating trying one out.

 

[Bananacaravanadium]

I like mine but I have to be selective about what I put in it. Blends that have rough edges or ability to bite are no good because—in my experience—the bright ends are elevated to harshness and the low ends are attenuated.

 

[geoffs]

Great for travel. Packed 2 of 'em in a backpack for a month and just alternated between the two. Great for that purpose and maybe working in the yard. Lightweight and great beaters.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

My wife got me a red one for Valentines Day a few years back. It smokes really well. I probably wouldn’t have bought it on my own, but I really do enjoy it now that I have it.

 

[shanez]

I like mine. I just leave it in my camper. It takes up almost no room and I always have a pipe.

 

[kcghost]

Not a big fan but then I don't travel much.

 

[solideogloria86]

Here's my thoughts in the context of comparison with the Eltang Basic.

Eltang Basic Vs Nording Compass Vs Eltang Poker :: Pipe Talk

I'm going to go ahead and create this thread in anticipation of the arrival of an Eltang Basic I just ordered. I figured I will answer the question everyone has, and then answer a question I have, and possibly others. Question 1: How does the Eltang Basic compare to the Nording Compass? I do...

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[Skippy B. Coyote]

I once heard the aesthetics of the Nording Compass described as, "a bespoke crack pipe" and ever since then I've never had the courage to pick one up and try it out. They sure do have a unique look to them and I've also heard that they're very good smokers, but I don't need the police showing up with questions when I'm just sitting on a park bench trying to enjoy my pipe.

 

[jaingorenard]

I have two. They're reasonable for travel but honestly, I think Falcons are better. The bowls on the Compass pipes are tiny, and you just get more options and flexibility with a Falcon.

 

[AroEnglish]

I like mine but I have to be selective about what I put in it. Blends that have rough edges or ability to bite are no good because—in my experience—the bright ends are elevated to harshness and the low ends are attenuated.

Great for travel. Packed 2 of 'em in a backpack for a month and just alternated between the two. Great for that purpose and maybe working in the yard. Lightweight and great beaters.

My wife got me a red one for Valentines Day a few years back. It smokes really well. I probably wouldn’t have bought it on my own, but I really do enjoy it now that I have it.

I like mine. I just leave it in my camper. It takes up almost no room and I always have a pipe.

I have two. They're reasonable for travel but honestly, I think Falcons are better. The bowls on the Compass pipes are tiny, and you just get more options and flexibility with a Falcon.

Have any of you guys have the bowl fall off like @solideogloria86 experienced?

 

[shanez]

Have any of you guys have the bowl fall off like @solideogloria86 experienced?

I haven't had any issues but I haven't used it this year.

 

[jaingorenard]

Same as @shanez , I haven't used them for ages (although it wouldn't surprise me if they do fall off).

As mentioned in my previous comment, you can't go wrong with a Falcon!

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

I bought a MacArthur one a few years ago and don't use it much as it's more for traveling. I thought I'd like the long shank but prefer the short one instead. Great for camping, not overly expensive.

 

[crowbait]

Anybody a fan of the nording compass pipes? I'm debating trying one out.

I just pulled the trigger on one about a week ago. It's in transit now. I'm interested in comparing it to a little shop pipe I made myself a while back. I'll let you know how it is when I get a few bowls through it.

 

[Elric]

I love mine for travel but I still smoke it around the house once every couple weeks.