1 year smoking a pipe. Lessons learned plus tips for new pipe smokers.

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Жыл бұрын

1 year anniversary of smoking a pipe. Talk about lessons learned and tips for new pipe smokers.
Tobak: Rattray Tower Bridge
Pipe: Eriksen Keystone
#ytpc
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@leftyme4568 4 ай бұрын

LOL...I wish I had seen this 4 years ago....I am guilty on all counts! Maybe add a good burley blend to the beginner tobacco purchase. Great video. Cheers from Denmark

@hisham56hamilton50 6 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Greg . Very wise advices specially with the prices of Tobacco and pipes in Sweden . I really wish I saw this video two or three years ago. Please do not stop making videos on KZfaq . We miss you greg.

@PaladinPiper Жыл бұрын

Solid Advice....Advice that I admit...Had I watched this back in 2011....yeah I might have a fairly larger bank account now. LOL!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat! Well, I said start slow - never mentioned trying to keep PAD and TAD in check forever lol.

@piperken1656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Greg. I first started back in the 90s. My brother in law was a pipe smoker and his tobacco of choice was Borkum Riff Whiskey. When he passed I inherited his stuff. I was inexperienced as we all are when we start out. I had a lot of tongue bite issues and usually failed more than I succeeded. I even burn out a pipe. I got better and smoked a pipe for 10 years then walked away from it. I started back 3 years ago and did things differently this time around. Now it’s more enjoyable. Great tips. This is an individual hobby and you have to find what works best for you. Happy smokes

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Wow, you have quite a piping history. Think that what is so great about piping, there are so many aspects to explore and experience. Hope your weekend is going well Ken.

@steve34416 Жыл бұрын

Well said, there is a lot of pipe snobbery out there

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Hello Stephen! I have been lucky so far, only ran into one or two that I might consider a bit snobby. Glad most folks here are really kind and helpful. Hope you are having a great weekend!

@TruckinPiperBob Жыл бұрын

A up, love this I followed me dads tips a roll of tape for a pipe stand a tin for an ashtray and a screwdriver for a tamper 😂😊

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I have plenty of screwdivers at the ready should I loose my .50 cent tampers lol

@ParsimoniousPiper Жыл бұрын

Solid tips. One thing I love about this hobby is that it’s a constant learning experience.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

So true, don't think you could ever really learn everything about it. Think that is what draws a lot of folks in. The complexity and variety.

@LOWKEYDANGER Жыл бұрын

I like how you aren't over complicating the hobby

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! The vids I watched when I was just starting felt like science class lol. And thank you for the sub!

@sholomrabin2011 11 ай бұрын

ive been pipe smoking about 8 years, i use a basic lighter and a homade ashtray that i glued a cork to. i have a few pipes but have 3 savinelli and some 4 or 4 cheap pipes. i tend to rotate them but use my savinellis the most. for tobbaco i tend to stick to a peterson range but reaslly like petersons sherlock holmes mix.

@variablehobbyist 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Since I made that video I have used my 3 Savinelli 673's the most. I def got too carried away buying pipes and tobacco when I first started. Hope you have a great week!

@tonynapoli5549 10 ай бұрын

Fair comments 👌trial and error in my opinion .

@JCpNK Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Learning and the whole process is part of the fun to me.. Pipe smoking is relaxing to me and something I look forward. Not just something I mindlessly do. Glad you’re sticking with it and am happy you’re still in the YTPC 😊

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you JC. For me it was always about relaxation and calm. I usually only have one pipe a day, so that has become "sacred" time. Since I have so much tobak, guess I will be piping for the next decade or two at least lol.

@13pipes Жыл бұрын

Good chat and sensible advise for the newbies. It’s all time and experience… everyone has to go through their own ups and downs😅. Enjoy your smokes!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I remember watching vids when I first started and they made it seem really complicated. I had written down steps and notes to try not to make any mistakes lol. Then I find out, it's really not rocket surgery 🤣. Hope your weekend is going well.

@thepipersmantel Жыл бұрын

No nonsense tips right there! Great video, and happy anniversary!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan. Sorry for the late reply - was preoccupied with things IRL. Think I am back now lol.

@progresspiper Жыл бұрын

Some great tips there! I reckon that we all have looked back and identified things we have wasted our money on - certain pipes or certain tobaccos or accessories etc. I have a looooong list LOL. But I have to admit, I have had fun along the way anyway.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick! I originally logged all my purchases, but quickly stopped. Think it's better just to not know how much lol. So true though, even with the missteps along the way, has been great fun.

@brianquilty687 Жыл бұрын

Great advise Greg, thanks for sharing.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping in Brian!

@ahsunflower8500 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful advice for new pipe smokers, Greg. I suppose it's like anything; you just have to find out what works for you. But following these tips could definitely save people a lot of time and money, for sure. Good to see ya.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Hello Naomi! So true, the best way to load a pipe, is the way that is easiest for the smoker😉. Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

@ItsJustJerFromJersey Жыл бұрын

All great tips!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping in Jeremy!

@kaptainkirk32 Жыл бұрын

Nice list of tips! I agree with not over complicating it. When I quit caring about correctly packing is when everything clicked for me. "Just do it," is what I tell people. I think I'll stop by my local shop, see if they have the first tobacco I smoked. It was some bulk blend. Might be fun.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Hey Andrea! I am doing great. Just been preoccupied with things IRL, but hoping to throw up videos again very soon. Hope you are well.

@RelaxedpiperYoutube Жыл бұрын

Yeah man happy anniversary! Great tips for new pipe smokers, cheers!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! Hope your weekend is going well!

@tramperscott Жыл бұрын

Good tips brother. Always good to see you

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott!

@s.m.r.1202 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That year went by quickly. You've come a long way, Greg. I hope some new pipe smokers find this video. I could have used this 3 years ago.🤣

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

IKR! Where did the year go? lol I wish I had found some "keep it simple" vids when I first started. All the ones I found were like reading a science text books 🤣🤣

@dalepiper6693 Жыл бұрын

Good chat as always and very useful advise for newbies. Happy anniversary my friend and happy smokes.

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@vintagepipesnightmares Жыл бұрын

I don’t know how I forgot to watch this video ? I wish you many more happy years of pipe smoking Greg !!! 🧁🎂 Never sell your first pipe no matter what it is👍🤝🤝 Great lessons for all of us ! You just gave me a great idea about a video. Thank you!!

@variablehobbyist Жыл бұрын

Thank you Silviu. I actually did think about selling it, but I surely won't now. Sure that would be a regret many years from now.

@vintagepipesnightmares Жыл бұрын

@@variablehobbyist hey Greg! I miss you man ! You should use that pipe once a year to celebrate each passing year. Twenty years from now you will be happy you kept it. About the damn Lakelands. Janez told me they don’t have RB plug. It ruined my day. I will see what else I can do. I will figure something out.