New to pipes. My wife got me one for Christmas. I usually smoke cigars (about 1 a week). I am enjoying the experience but am having a hard time keeping it lit. Any pointers would be appreciated.
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Browse these forums and you'll find a plethora of posts regarding the topic of tips for new pipe smokers.
Many are useful, but I think they all boil down to - keep practicing. There's no better way to learn.
If you have specific questions, there will be plenty of of answers for you.
Many are useful, but I think they all boil down to - keep practicing. There's no better way to learn.
If you have specific questions, there will be plenty of of answers for you.
As far as keeping it lit -
What kind of pipe are you using?
What tobacco?
Have you let the tobacco dry out a bit?
Are you doing a thorough charring light?
Are you packing the bowl too tight?
What kind of pipe are you using?
What tobacco?
Have you let the tobacco dry out a bit?
Are you doing a thorough charring light?
Are you packing the bowl too tight?
Let it dry out until its dry to the touch.
Pack it lightly
Do your char light
GENTLY compress it
Light again
Takes a lot of practice.
Pack it lightly
Do your char light
GENTLY compress it
Light again
Takes a lot of practice.
Welcome from Richmond Virginia.
Read the forums, gravity feed the pipe loosely, light then tamp when it goes out and relight. Should get you going. Try some non aromatic tobacco’s and dry them out a little before smoking.
Read the forums, gravity feed the pipe loosely, light then tamp when it goes out and relight. Should get you going. Try some non aromatic tobacco’s and dry them out a little before smoking.
Howdy from WI! As others noted, there’s a plethora of info to help you learn the hobby. And indeed there is a lot of learning to be done! Why I love it to be honest. Always something new to try, new pipe to buy, new packing, drying, smoking techniques to fiddle with. Just be patient and enjoy the ride!
Hi 
My advice is that there’s no replacement for experience. Try new things and see what works for you. Oh, and beware of PAD and especially TAD. Start with a couple blends from each blend type and take note of what you like and dislike. After going through them all, post your thoughts here and guys can point you towards other blends that you might like.
My advice is that there’s no replacement for experience. Try new things and see what works for you. Oh, and beware of PAD and especially TAD. Start with a couple blends from each blend type and take note of what you like and dislike. After going through them all, post your thoughts here and guys can point you towards other blends that you might like.
Welcome! Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why: It will save time for others as to where you live when you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts, and for you in not having to reply to inquiries. .
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.
Why: It will save time for others as to where you live when you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts, and for you in not having to reply to inquiries. .
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.
Lots of highly experienced people here. Good luck on your journey and don’t give up.
Welcome aboard
Don't sweat it. Relax. Relights are part of the pipe smoking activity.
Heck, I even have to relight cigars.
Heck, I even have to relight cigars.
