Do I Really Need A Cob?

[gordebak]

Update on my answer: I tried my first cob today. An MM Easton. And, yes, you NEED a cob.

 

[gordebak]

I really fight the urge to smoke my cob incessantly.

 

[willc]

The Eaton is a very nice small pipe.

I like mine for a quick smoke and the bowl size is perfect for folding flakes.

 

[mphstteach]

I love my corncob because i dont want to worry about hurting it and i find they smoke great

 

[p4ttythep3rf3ct]

Do you need two pair of shoes?

 

[instymp]

+1 crashthegrey, I like those cheap pipes in a box you have to search through at your B&M for $30.00 ?? way better & last longer than a cob. Sorry Cob Guys & Gals.

 

[cobguy]

Sorry Cob Guys & Gals.

No worries ... it takes courage to stand up for the minority opinion. :mrgreen:

 

[hawky454]

Yes, ya need more than one, too!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Do you need two pair of shoes?

Several dozen! But cobs are the sandals of footwear. You "need" only one pair of sandals. No offense to those who wear nothing but, and have dozens of sandals.

 

[andrew]

Short answer yes, long answer no. I have one cob and after the "break in" period it's a great smoker and it's probably the only pipe I can smoke back to back bowls in, and that's including my meers. So no technically you don't "need" a cob, but all in all it's the one pipe I'll bring when I'm camping, or if you're worried about breaking a pipe, losing it, etc.. They do make some blends shine.

 

[lucky695]

I love my cobs. Not because I am from Missouri either. I like them for all the reasons put out before me here; light, open draw, durable, economical (NOT CHEAP). But mostly I like cobs when trying new tobacco. The cobs once broken in don't hold a corn flavor very much, and they do not ghost very much either. I feel it gives me a better idea of the true flavor of the tobacco. AND I love trying new tobacco, that's why I miss the box pass.