Ryan makes nice pipes but imo even more important is that he is a heck of a nice guy. I have had the opportunity to talk and hang out with him at the last two Columbus shows. So if you ever get a chance to talk to Ryan at a show then take that opportunity, and if you get a chance to buy one of his pipes do that too.
One of his strawberry wood pipes is on my list of pipes that I want/need/will one day get.