Savinelli filter pipe without filter

[storfiskarn52]

Hi, I've been wondering whats "happends" if I decides to smoke it without filter or filter substitute (the black tube)? Might sound like a strange question, but I am curious why they have these tubes for substitute the filters; Why "can't" I smoke my filter pipe without anything at all?

 

[pipesmokingtom]

You can. And I do.

 

[ray47]

I smoke mine without the tube. I like the open draw. The tube is not really a filter in the sense that it doesn't filter out tars. It's used to control the draw. Try using a Savinelli Balsa Filter for a more traditional filter.

 

[mso489]

Pure preference. If you like the open draw without the adaptor, that's the way to go. If you prefer the adaptor, you can use that. I don't find the adaptor restrictive, and it will take a pipe cleaner, so that's my choice. The adaptor will also work in Dr. Grabow pipes, FYI.

 

[pagan]

Yes you can, it wont hurt a thing

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

It will just be more awesome without the filter or adapter. Nothing to worry about.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Matter of preference. I don't use adaptors or filters.

 

[scrooge]

Won't hurt a thing.

 

[mortonbriar]

I think I might drill out my adapter a little more for a middle ground airflow...

 

[puffy]

I've smoked mine without for years.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I smoke mine without, and you can always adjust the draw with how tight the tobacco is packed.

 

[storfiskarn52]

One thing I noticed though is that I tend to get more char in my stem when I'm not using my tube. This may be placebo and I know a bit of The char get stuck in the tube