Rope/Twist

[smoker]

I have started the taste everything to find what i like so far so good, but i have come to the rope/twist. I have tried thin cuts, ripping apart, and putting some loose on top forget just pushing it in as no air passes through in all methods tried i still have trouble keeping it lit what gives?, am i doing something wrong here or what.

 

[marmal4de]

Try Bob's article on the matter.

 

[unclearthur]

Cut off coins and rub it out . A cigar cutter works well for the process. Bob has an article on it as well, http://pipesmagazine.com/python/pipe-tobacco/how-to-prepare-rope-twist-pipe-tobacco/

 

[jankomatic]

I have some Black Irish X I am going to try for the first time today, I hope it is good, because the rope looks like doggie doo.

 

[romeowood]

It smokes a lot better than doggie doo. Trust me. :crazy:

 

[smoker]

Thanks uncle i have just tried that method that was demonstrated on the video that bob made but not the rubbing out part which i'll do next time i smoke it. The tobacco i find is quite strong and the nicotine rush hit's in just 5 mins of smoking it so i only do short smokes with it but thanks for the info. Jankomatic it is really nice gives off a sweet smell and taste i have both cinamon and rum and the smell left in the room isn't too bad either.

 

[nabottle]

Jankomatic, I like Black Irish X. Have you tried the Sweet Maple Twist by G&H? It's basically the same tobacco with a hint of sweetness. Very mellow.

 

[jankomatic]

This is my first twist, I am about to go cut it now. I looked at the Sweet Maple, but decided to start with this Black Irish instead.

 

[unclearthur]

Both are excellent smokes.

 

[mukihr]

@marmal4de and unclearthur - thanks guys for posting the link - great articles

 

[kcvet67]

IMO ropes benefit from extra drying time. If you think it's ready to smoke, let it sit for an extra 20 minutes. I usually smoke ropes in a calabash, the wide bowl works well for me. I also usually have a large glass of iced tea with it.

 

[nathaniel]

like kcvet67 said... ropes certainly require more drying time than most cuts. In fact, I usually dry my coins out overnight. That way they're definitely good to go by the time you get to them.

 

[sjpipesmoker]

Tried rope, it's not for me