Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 11:46:55 AM
I'm looking into buying one. I've never smoked a pipe but I plan on going to a local B&M to get some tips and make sure I don't mess up the pipe I do buy. I'm looking at a Savinelli. What are some warnings I should be aware of as a beginner with this pipe?
Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:12:13 PM
Tortuga or Clark are the two I'm trying to decide between
Mr Roso
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 1:21:02 PM
Take with you or ask for a pipe cleaner and run it thru. Other than that, Savinelli pipes offer a great value. Happy shopping!
opelmanta1900
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 2:32:50 PM
if you've never smoked a pipe, you may consider smoking a cob for a little bit before you sink money into the hobby, especially a nice pipe... lots of cigar smokers can tell you they've tried it and just couldn't get into the pipe... just my opinion...
ZRX1200
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:44:37 PM
^ this
Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:07:16 PM
But I'm also reading that this might be the reason they don't like it. Kind of like basing your level of interest for cigars off of the 80 pack of churches for $90. (No ban hammer please).
ZRX1200
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:13:11 PM
Cobs smoke great don't be a jackass you azzhat....

It's more like buying a Punch Bareknuckle at your local to see if you like it. BEFORE you spend $1,000 on cuban cigars on ebay.

Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:15:40 PM
Lol. Yeah, but I'm also getting a deal where basically I'm picking up either one for $50 new. I figure if I don't like it can't I gift it to one of you dinkerellas?
Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:17:29 PM
That's with shipping and a free can of Savinelli baccy
Mr Roso
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:36:58 PM

But I'm also reading that this might be the reason they don't like it. Kind of like basing your level of interest for cigars off of the 80 pack of churches for $90. (No ban hammer please).

Puffnstuff79 wrote:

Exactly. It's all about the experience, so get what you want.

Puffnstuff79
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:44:00 PM
I assume I'll need a cob or two and others of I really take to it anyways. Thing is this, breaking it in? Not burning the edges? Just questions I should ask me tobacconist?
Puffnstuff79
Thursday, May 22, 2014 6:38:37 PM
Went to local bm got a cob and some fox trot (correct me if I'm wrong about the name) and this is excellent
opelmanta1900
Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:44:00 PM
good... stick with it for a couple of weeks.... you may end up loving it, you may end up thinking it's too much of a chore... I loved it at first... tough for me to enjoy it these days... if I have time to smoke, it'll be a cigar... that's just me though....
Abrignac
Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:48:43 PM

if you've never smoked a pipe, you may consider smoking a cob for a little bit before you sink money into the hobby, especially a nice pipe... lots of cigar smokers can tell you they've tried it and just couldn't get into the pipe... just my opinion...

opelmanta1900 wrote:

Very good advice.

I tried a pipe. Too much work for me. Didn't like all the tamping and other chores related to pipe smoking. Seemed to take away from, not enhance my chill time. Others really enjoy the experience. Luckily I invested less than $10 into it.

But, that's just me. YMMV

Puffnstuff79
Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:09:21 PM
Yeah, it's novel. I'll take the advice and give it a couple weeks. Maybe when I'm alone. The kids were demanding my attention as was the pipe. I won't be giving up the cigars anytime soon.
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