Thought it would be interesting to see what the pipe community thinks. Do you seek a smoke for a nic-hit? Just to relax somewhere quiet? Because you enjoy the hobby? Just because? (Two days to vote.)
Do You Smoke for a Nic-Hit?
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Sometimes, especially on road trips and while reading/studying. I really do enjoy the hobby, collecting, growing, blending, and woodwork aspects also, but I have to admit I started pipe smoking because nicotine is a stimulating psychoactive and nootropic substance.
I actually try to avoid the nic hit although I admit things wouldn't be the same without at least some nic. I just don't care for the head spinning nausea ?
I smoke to relax, if a nic-hit happens I'll enjoy it but I don't look for it. I have a decent nicotine resistance to begin with.
for me it seems to mostly be about examining all the flavors on the retrohale as the bowl progresses ...oddly, I don't think I usually feel the nicotine almost at all. I smoke mild to medium blends as slowly as possible, typically.
I will say, C&D After Hours Flake is super tasty but gives me a firm reminder of the nicotine factor when I smoke it.
I will say, C&D After Hours Flake is super tasty but gives me a firm reminder of the nicotine factor when I smoke it.
Yes, of course.
I've consumed nicotine for 38 of my 51 years.
I'm no longer "beholden" to it like I was during the cigarette days, but I can't deny my enjoyment of it.
I smoke at will on the weekends, but I am relatively smoke free from midnight until 5pm on work days.
I've consumed nicotine for 38 of my 51 years.
I'm no longer "beholden" to it like I was during the cigarette days, but I can't deny my enjoyment of it.
I smoke at will on the weekends, but I am relatively smoke free from midnight until 5pm on work days.
Never been a hobbyist myself but the only time I've gotten a nic hit from a pipe was when I smoked four flakes of HH Rustica. It's just a habit or pastime for me.
I smoke pipe for the vitamin-N. I think it is one of the reasons of pipe smoking as an ex-cigarette smoker.
I suspect the "Noes" simply do not notice the hit even when their brain does, causing the "relaxing." The brain always knows when it's being "tickled." When you need nicotine to relax, sorry, tobacco and, its attendant nicotine, well ...
The reason people use tobacco, is because of the nicotine it contains.
What is a Nic - Hit?
I enjoy Nicotine and sometimes I would seek out strong blends. Other times, I am perfectly content with a mild blend.
Most people define Nic-Hit as Nicotine poisoning. Never had it with a pipe/ cigar but when I started with cigarettes many years ago, had a couple of times that lasted 5-10 mins, and was extremely unpleasant. I don’t seek that out.
If I am smoking a very strong blend, I would get close to that dreaded Nic-Hit, but my body forces me to slow down or put down the pipe altogether.
I enjoy Nicotine and sometimes I would seek out strong blends. Other times, I am perfectly content with a mild blend.
Most people define Nic-Hit as Nicotine poisoning. Never had it with a pipe/ cigar but when I started with cigarettes many years ago, had a couple of times that lasted 5-10 mins, and was extremely unpleasant. I don’t seek that out.
If I am smoking a very strong blend, I would get close to that dreaded Nic-Hit, but my body forces me to slow down or put down the pipe altogether.
"Nic hit" is the oft times unnoticed effect the drug has on the brain. It can be nausiating though, at least for some, depending on the level of the drug absorbed in the bloodstrean and a lack of built-up tolerance. No different than any drug which impacts the brain.
That's why I use every form of tobacco. Pipes just don't satisfy the nicotine want.
Not all of us. Do not generalise. Whenever I feel the nicotine it's ALWAYS unpleasant. Without the flavours I wouldn't bother with a pipe.
That is the issue for me. I do like and desire the nicotine...it's not unpleasant at all for me, but it's certainly not why I smoke a pipe.
If I only wanted the nicotine, pipe smoking would be my last choice of types of tobacco consumption...chew or cigars are both much more convenient than pipe smoking. Everything related to pipe smoking would be a giant pain in the ass if it was only for the nicotine...not worth the hassle to me.
The only thing that makes the inconveniences and time consuming aspects of pipe smoking worth it for me is a quality of flavor and aromas that I cannot get with chew or cigs...or even with cigars (especially not as inexpensively).
But yes, I do also desire the nicotine...it's not an either/or issue.
There would be no pipes to smoke without nicotine.. everyone's not in it for a nicotine buzz, but everyone who smokes tobacco is consuming nicotine.
The easiest way to avoid nicotine is to not smoke tobacco..
I used go after the nicotine and in doing so built up quite a tolerance. Now I just enjoy the smoke. It’s hard for me to feel the effects of nicotine now unless I over do it.
If i don’t get a nicotine buzz then I’m not satisfied.
However I’m not only chasing nicotine. The flavors are great too! Haha
Pipes are also way more ritualistic than any other form IMO.
This could all be cuz I’m coming from 4 packs of cowboy killers a day though...
However I’m not only chasing nicotine. The flavors are great too! Haha
Pipes are also way more ritualistic than any other form IMO.
This could all be cuz I’m coming from 4 packs of cowboy killers a day though...