First time using softy rubber bites

[PaulTheScandinavian]

It turned out I'm a bit kinda clencher piper'and now in order to save my pipes steams from having tooth marks on them I went

ahead and ordered these rubber bites,the result of my first few experiments with these bites were no but ennoying,I did found them clumsy,affecting negatively on the whole smoking experience,making harder to control my draw and cadence,tongue more prone to biting and further causing more salive to secrete.Now I wonder perhaps these little rubber gadgets are not as good as I firstly thought,Nontheless I'm noticing they're being pretty popular especially among American pipesmoker but much lesser degree here in Europe.Had anybody been experimenting same frustrations after the initial use of these bite mark preventing gadgets. Thank You for your comments.

 

[ashdigger]

Paulie, I tried them. I hated them. I don't mind scuffs to the stems.

 

[aldecaker]

I used them for quite a while, but could never get truly used to them. One by one, they all wound up being removed from my pipes. Sadly, I don't just "scuff" the stems. Ever seen an estate pipe with a hole in the stem? I'm that guy.

 

[fitzy]

I use them as I'm a clencher and it makes it easier on my teeth.

 

[prairiedruid]

I have some chipped teeth so the softies work well for me.

 

[markus]

I have them on a few of my pipes now and have for months. I'm still trying to get used to them.

 

[akfilm]

I used them when I wanted to transition to not having to hold all my pipes, and just needed practice. I don't use them now though, too many issues with them. Wait, I take that back, if I'm doing something strenuous like yard work, I sometimes use them for a positive feel especially with a heavier pipe.

 

[lestrout]

Yo pau - I share the same sentiments about the clunkiness of the rubber softies. A couple of Morley's members use food grade shrink wrap tubing - much thinner and pleasurable.
hp

les

 

[warren]

My pipes are all bent to some degree or another. I have "Softies" on a couple of the more weight forward pipes as I am a clincher, pipe hardly ever leaves my mouth, and softer bit is more comfortable. They did, and do, take a bit of getting used to though as they change the position of my jaw a little.

 

[drennan]

I find cutting the length of the softies down a bit makes them far more comfortable.

 

[whitesands77]

I assumed I would not like them but gave them a shot and it turns out they're not that bad for me. I enjoy clenching with them. If I don't have them I feel the need to bite down harder to secure the pipe.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have some chipped teeth so the softies work well for me.

^^This^^

 

[dottiewarden]

@chasingembers
I see the Captain has been crowned a King!
As for the softy bits, I pondered the idea and finally decided to just smoke my pipes the way the were. I likened them to the plastic wrapped sofa sets and lampshades the grannies would have to keep them new forever.

 

[johnbarleycorn]

I really just can't imagine.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I see the Captain has been crowned a King!

I couldn't not do it! :mrgreen:

 

[lasttango]

They work well for me...

 

[thomasw]

I have encountered no drawbacks to using them. As a clencher, who likes to walk or work in the darkroom when I smoke, I have grown to appreciate the extra grip.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have found that sliding them just past the button makes them more comfortable.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

I've used them basically since the beginning, and as a clencher I find that it makes it easier for me to clench the pipe as well as keeps me from damaging the stem. I too push the softy bit just past the button, and I've never had a problem.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I just don't like the feel. YMMV, as do most!