I'm going to start with the pack and the amount of drawing per minute I do. I'll also look into the type of draw I am using. I think there is something to be said about all of those.
Once I get that part done correctly, if I still have some issue, I'll get a straight pipe and try it with the same tobacco.
You all make good points. I think, eliminating one or two things with each smoke is going to be the ticket. I smoke outside, too, and noticed the moisture build up depending on the weather. I've also noticed there needs to be a bit of free space at the bottom of the bowl. I dont' mean totally free, but a light pack. I have a habit of wanting smoke and not being careful enough when I pack. I also have a bit of an issue with the cut of the tobacco and how well I can pack.
I agree that some briar will be less porous than others. That will make a difference. I imagine the char thickness slows dehydration. I have to switch out pipes more often.
I have also noticed that a filter, I use balsa, will help with this, but nothing works like a good pack and switching out the pipe I use, at least every day.
I would imagine the design is an issue only if the drilling is off, and I don't imagine that happens often, even with the lower priced pipes. My pipes are not the most expensive, though they probably average around $125 or more. I doubt that matters much. Still, having an S-trap shaped pipe would cause the moisture to build more in the bottom and hold onto the moisture on it's route leaving the stem.
Seems to me, the less expensive pipes might use more porous blanks. Still, changing them out a bit more often would solve any moisture issues that arise, I think.
I just happened to think of this. If it wasn't for your suggestions, I might never have put it together. It helps to have others talk about it with me. And, I'm sure there is much more I haven't said. I do think I can always learn more and refine my techniques. That's where I will start.
Once I get that part done correctly, if I still have some issue, I'll get a straight pipe and try it with the same tobacco.
You all make good points. I think, eliminating one or two things with each smoke is going to be the ticket. I smoke outside, too, and noticed the moisture build up depending on the weather. I've also noticed there needs to be a bit of free space at the bottom of the bowl. I dont' mean totally free, but a light pack. I have a habit of wanting smoke and not being careful enough when I pack. I also have a bit of an issue with the cut of the tobacco and how well I can pack.
I agree that some briar will be less porous than others. That will make a difference. I imagine the char thickness slows dehydration. I have to switch out pipes more often.
I have also noticed that a filter, I use balsa, will help with this, but nothing works like a good pack and switching out the pipe I use, at least every day.
I would imagine the design is an issue only if the drilling is off, and I don't imagine that happens often, even with the lower priced pipes. My pipes are not the most expensive, though they probably average around $125 or more. I doubt that matters much. Still, having an S-trap shaped pipe would cause the moisture to build more in the bottom and hold onto the moisture on it's route leaving the stem.
Seems to me, the less expensive pipes might use more porous blanks. Still, changing them out a bit more often would solve any moisture issues that arise, I think.
I just happened to think of this. If it wasn't for your suggestions, I might never have put it together. It helps to have others talk about it with me. And, I'm sure there is much more I haven't said. I do think I can always learn more and refine my techniques. That's where I will start.
