The Wizzard
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Post by The Wizzard on Aug 6, 2024 8:03:18 GMT -5
I was thinking about a Chacom Reverse Calabash pipe. Are they good smokers? Any thoughts would be appreciated.  |
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Post by urbino on Aug 6, 2024 15:11:03 GMT -5
I don't own one, but reverse calabashes seem to be a pretty popular design.
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relight
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Post by relight on Aug 6, 2024 18:22:15 GMT -5
I don't have a reverse calabash. I like the chunky shapes. And the concept makes sense, similar to a Pete system pipe. I wonder what they're like to clean.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 6, 2024 20:02:46 GMT -5
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Post by turbocat on Aug 6, 2024 20:21:15 GMT -5
I can’t speak to a Chacom version, but I bought this Viking reverse calabash on a whim about six? months ago. Truly outstanding smoker, lived up to every expectation. I don’t smoke it though. That’s only because I really prefer longer and or slimmer pipes. I couldn’t get comfortable with that big piece of wood right in my face. If that’s a non-issue for you, I would highly recommend one.  |
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Post by urbino on Aug 6, 2024 20:46:05 GMT -5
I can’t speak to a Chacom version, but I bought this Viking reverse calabash on a whim about six? months ago. Truly outstanding smoker, lived up to every expectation. I don’t smoke it though. That’s only because I really prefer longer and or slimmer pipes. I couldn’t get comfortable with that big piece of wood right in my face. If that’s a non-issue for you, I would highly recommend one. That's more or less my take on nosewarmers. I calls them eye-waterers. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 7, 2024 12:58:02 GMT -5
I was thinking about a Chacom Reverse Calabash pipe. Are they good smokers? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Every Chacom I have to tried has been a good smoker. Same with every Calabash and reverse Calabash. So it sounds like a win-win to me. There's not a huge difference with a reverse Calabash, think 30% of a gourd Calabash, but it's still good. The ones I have don't get smoked much only because of the small bowls. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 7, 2024 13:00:14 GMT -5
I don't have a reverse calabash. I like the chunky shapes. And the concept makes sense, similar to a Pete system pipe. I wonder what they're like to clean. Not bad. Mine just get wiped out with a piece of paper towel. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 7, 2024 13:11:02 GMT -5
I have one of these Ali Pascia Curvy pipes. It's extremely stubby reverse Calabash. It's really a great smoker and they always sell out. I got mine from a member on the old forum. I think his name waa Eric and his avatar was the Jolly Green Giant. Big guy, super nice and a veterinarian. Wonder if anyone here knows him?  |
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relight
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Post by relight on Aug 7, 2024 19:09:48 GMT -5
I have one of these Ali Pascia Curvy pipes. It's extremely stubby reverse Calabash. It's really a great smoker and they always sell out. I got mine from a member on the old forum. I think his name waa Eric and his avatar was the Jolly Green Giant. Big guy, super nice and a veterinarian. Wonder if anyone here knows him? Yep, Ron. I keep watching for those Curvy pipes to come back in stock. That's a sharp one. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 7, 2024 19:44:46 GMT -5
I have one of these Ali Pascia Curvy pipes. It's extremely stubby reverse Calabash. It's really a great smoker and they always sell out. I got mine from a member on the old forum. I think his name waa Eric and his avatar was the Jolly Green Giant. Big guy, super nice and a veterinarian. Wonder if anyone here knows him? Yep, Ron. I keep watching for those Curvy pipes to come back in stock. That's a sharp one. That's not mine, just a sample. Mine is in the pipe cabinet with a couple of hundred other pipes and I can't find it right now. Mine looks better. 😁 |
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The Wizzard
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Favorite Pipe: Vauen Friddo
Favorite Tobacco: Hunting Creek
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Post by The Wizzard on Aug 8, 2024 0:24:55 GMT -5
I have one of these Ali Pascia Curvy pipes. It's extremely stubby reverse Calabash. It's really a great smoker and they always sell out. I got mine from a member on the old forum. I think his name waa Eric and his avatar was the Jolly Green Giant. Big guy, super nice and a veterinarian. Wonder if anyone here knows him? I wanted one for a long time. No longer in production I guess. |
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Post by urbino on Aug 8, 2024 0:51:52 GMT -5
I'm just excited people are talking about Al Pascia pipes. I occasionally post mine, but I've never heard anybody else mention them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 10, 2024 13:05:46 GMT -5
I have one of these Ali Pascia Curvy pipes. It's extremely stubby reverse Calabash. It's really a great smoker and they always sell out. I got mine from a member on the old forum. I think his name waa Eric and his avatar was the Jolly Green Giant. Big guy, super nice and a veterinarian. Wonder if anyone here knows him? I wanted one for a long time. No longer in production I guess. They are still listed, they just sell as fast as they list them. Might set up a ebay search for an estate so they will notify you if one is listed. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 10, 2024 13:09:32 GMT -5
I'm just excited people are talking about Al Pascia pipes. I occasionally post mine, but I've never heard anybody else mention them. That's the only one I have. I have a lot of other Italian pipes and none of them are dogs. |
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