bamboo stems

[brian64]

I'm seein' a lot of pipes with bamboo stems these days. They look pretty cool, but I'm wondering if anyone knows if there are any issues related to functionality or longevity?

 

[hilojohnny]

I have three pipes with bamboo stems....a Stanwell, a Tsuge and a Pietenpauw....they have been fine for me....light weight and no problems. They haven't been in my possession for "years" as yet so I cannot attest to the longevity.... :D

 

[flanative]

Its been my experience that over time wooden stems absorb certain smells that never go away! Might be fine if the pipe is dedicated to one blend.....Hmmmm...never thought of that til now!

 

[fred]

I've a pair of Bamboo Meerschaum Pipes that have been smoking well for

a few years. I clean them after every smoke with Everclear and have had

no issues with resident ghosts of any kind. I do put a small amount of

flute oil on the Bamboo 1-2 times a year to keep the wood from drying out.

These Bamboo shanks do not have any metal tubes in them and yes they do

color a bit with use. I do not hesitate to recommend having a Bamboo or

two around.

 

[oldjazzlover]

They work fine for me, I've used them as stems on some pipes I made. I guess it helps that there is a lot of bamboo right around the corner, on my way to the river. I coould cut you some and send it to you so you can cut it and have some replacements on hand drying out. ::

 

[yoru]

I LOVE bamboo stems. You can prevent ghosting, but you can also season them carefully.

 

[julesholling]

Seen quite a few pipes with these stems too and gotta say i love the look of em. Great to hear they smoke well too. Might add one to my ever expanding PAD list

 

[chero]

i have one bomboo stem,old, smoke all the time, great smoker. see my pic.

 

[unclearthur]

For some reason I just never have cared for bamboo stems. Don't own one.

 

[mlaug]

Me too. They always look like some kind of randomly stuck on piece of wood on an otherwise nice pipe. Horn or lucite would look better, IMO.
I'm more of a traditionalist in that respect.

 

[pstlpkr]

Arthur, Mlaug... I third that notion.
However; I did enjoy the advert. :lol:

 

[mlaug]

I should add that I feel the same way about gold/silver bands too.
This way bamboo won't feel slighted and singled out. :lol:

 

[chero]

yep, them gold and silver bands do taste a little different,helps if you keepum polished.

 

[hessenland]

I add myself to the opinion of those who deem such look as rather strange and unappealing. Yet, to each its own.

 

[admin]

I don't have any bamboo stem pipes, but I think they look cool as heck.

 

[bubbadreier]

I am also in the boat with you fellows who think bamboo looks "off" on a pipe... Although I did just buy one from Strongirish, I wanted to be able to comment on how they smoke not just on the fact that they are not appealing to me. I must admit that the smoke was very pleasant, of course that could have been the Briar doing all the work!

 

[oldjazzlover]

Hey Bubba how did the smoke get from the bowl to you mouth? Briar didn't do it all! :wink:

 

[bubbadreier]

Well the one I got has a metal tube in the bamboo stem!