second pipe

[mitchv10]

Well im new to the pipe room, I only been smoking a pipe for about 2 months now. I started with a presedent pipe that my girlfriend bought me, it was only 45 bucks. I just bought a Erik nording freehand, i was so amped to smoke it when i got home i did not moisten the bowl and i smoked a full bowl. I dont think i damaged it. No cracks or any thing like that. Should i be worried about it.

 

[psyktek]

Moistening the bowl (with a honey/water mix or anything else) is generally not necessary with a quality pipe like a Nording.

You may want to start with 1/3 bowls to encourage the bottom cake, but I'd say just fill it up and smoke it. If it cracks any reputable retailer should replace it at no charge. I can't think of any conceivable smoking technique that would cause a new (or old) pipe to crack.

Oh, and by the way, welcome to the hobby! :thumbs:

 

[mitchv10]

Thanks for the info. Im only 23 years old and have not been around cigars or pipes to long, do you have any tips for a new guy? What about tobacco selection?

 

[SKYDIVNEKD]

My tip to you is get out NOW while you can!!! :sign: Or you're gonna go down that road we've all gone down before.....buyin' more and more pies/cigars because we NEED them!!!! LMAO!!!

Welcome and enjoy! :thumbs:

Floyd T.

 

[mitchv10]

yea i know i just bought the nording this week, and already looking for the next!

 

[IgwanaRob]

Here's some advice - don't leave bank/CC statements anywhere that the girlfriend can see them, Practice saying "I got a deal on it because it's a refurbished Estate Pipe" in the mirror, and get a dedicated pipe for the aromatics to smoke when around non-smokers to keep them from complaining about the smell.

I;m a newbie too, but I think that's a good start. Oh, and buy as much tobacco as you can - if you end up not liking something you try, you can always trade for something else with someone