Questions about pipe smoking

[bilder]

Been enjoying cigars for the last few weeks and have started to look at pipes a little. Got a question for you guys....

Does it take as long to smoke a pipe as it does a cigar? It is starting to get cold outside and temperatures above freezing will be hard to come by for the next few months. Just wondering if a nice pipe smoke would have less of a chance at frost bite over a cigar during the winter.

Just wondering if pipes will be the better choice for the colder months over cigars.

 

[Brickhouse]

bilder,

It all depends on the pipe and the smoker. A large bowl with an experienced smoker can last 2 hours, or you can get a small bowl that only goes 20 minutes.

Different pipes for different times. I have a large Meerschaum when I want an hour smoke and a small bulldog when I want a 20-30min smoke.

And on top of all that, you only have to pack as much as you want to smoke

So to answer your question....yes, piping is much more versatile and you have the freedom to smoke what you want of it. Plus even if you don't want to finish it, pipe tobacco is very cheap when compared to a cigar, so it's not that big a deal to clean out your bowl when you've had enough.

 

[bilder]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Maybe I will pick up a cob pipe and some tobacco and give it a try this winter.

My father used to smoke pipes, I remember the great smell of the pipe tobacco. Think he smoked cherry if I remember right.

Think I can handle the time it takes for a cigar down to about 15 degrees. Colder than that and I tend to whimp out after 20 minutes or so.

 

[Newfie]

Bilder, if I may add to what Wyatt said:

A pipe is also more "relight" friendly than a cigar. I've laid down a pipe many times for 10-30 minutes and came back to enjoy it (and you could probably leave it longer). With a cigar, I think I've only had a relight success maybe once or twice. That's why I always smoke cheapies while "on" the golf course and save the good 'uns for the clubhouse patio afterwards.

 

[bilder]

Guess I will stop by the B&M and see if they have any cob pipes.

May give it a try tonight.

 

[bilder]

Well, I stopped by the B&M and spoke with the manager. He kinda scoffed at cob pipes, but gave me some pointers and showed me how to pack it properly. He set me up with a pouch of their most popular stuff- it is called Stoney's Blend. Smells great!

Found out that they are open for Monday Night Football. I may have to run by there next week and catch the game and a smoke at the same time. They have some tables set up and the coffee is always on.

Also learned that they have a row of jars full of the house blends for the sole purpose of sampling. I am more than welcome to sit down and try a bowl of anything they have, complements of the house.

Pretty cool! They sure don't do that with their cigars.

 

[psyktek]

Sounds like a great shop!!

But don't let him put you off cobs. They're cheap, so it doesn't matter if you lose one. You can have one for every kind of blend you like so there's no taste transfer. You can buy a bunch and just use them to try out blends without leaving a 'ghost' in a good briar.

Did I mention they're cheap? They also generally smoke cool and dry. Just don't take the 'filter' out, they're usually bored a lot larger than a regular pipe and you might get a mouth full of tobacco shreds or, worse, ashes.

 

[bilder]

The one I got does not have a filter. Seems the main thing the guy at the shop has against cobs is the smaller bowl.

A smaller bowl is fine by me for getting started.

 

[Burnt Tongue]

Cobs smoke pretty good as i remeber, be carful not to burn your tounge!