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Post by GRUMPY on Nov 3, 2017 14:27:15 GMT -5
The size of pipe I choose often depends on what I'm doing. If out of the house and driving I often choose smaller pipes. While at home I usually choose larger pipes. Otherwise my choice is what pipe I feel like now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 14:52:15 GMT -5
I'm comfortable with a fairly wide range of preference from group 3 to 5. But for those less frequent shorter smokes or those involving strong nic flakes, for example, I reach for group 2s or even a little group 1 Dunnie that I have.
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Post by jp on Nov 3, 2017 19:00:27 GMT -5
I've gone towards large pipes but hopefully lightweight ones. I like pots and bulldogs with some size to them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 19:12:43 GMT -5
Pocket pipes cause I'm insane and they clench well.
Also they are good for driving and when your hands are busy working. As a codger they are what my tobacco like.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Nov 3, 2017 19:16:17 GMT -5
Whatever I can clench without looking too comical while doing so. Haha
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Post by crapgame on Nov 4, 2017 0:54:34 GMT -5
any size that i happen to grab on my next smoking adventure is the preferred size.
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Post by haebar on Nov 4, 2017 6:19:22 GMT -5
I like medium sized (DH grp. 4) pipes most of the time, something I can clench. I also like bigger pipes (grp. 5,6) for times when I know I can smoke for an hour or so. In addition, I have some small pipes (grp. 1-3) for quick smokes and sampling tobaccos.
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 4, 2017 8:56:19 GMT -5
I like larger pipes but smaller ones are perfect for club meetings or shows while trying several new-to-me blends in a short space of time.
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Post by scrooge on Nov 4, 2017 10:16:47 GMT -5
Bigger the better an rusticated. I'm 6foot 3inches tall an about 300lbs. Wear a size 17 ring. With arthritis in my hands. I do own a lot of small ones an smoke them. Really love my cobs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 10:53:51 GMT -5
Bigger the better an rusticated. I'm 6foot 3inches tall an about 300lbs. Wear a size 17 ring. With arthritis in my hands. I do own a lot of small ones an smoke them. Really love my cobs. Hey, Bro! We're about the same height, though I haven't seen 300 for about 7 years or so. Most of my pipes were medium to large, but the two you gifted me are probably my most smoked pipes, even over my sav. A straight egg and a straight Rhodesian with thin shafts and smaller bowls. They are the easiest smoking pipes I have and create their own draw pace. I can't seem to overdo it. I still need to take pics of these things, darnit. I have pretty well committed these two to Five Brothers and straight burley or very burley forward blends. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 10:54:38 GMT -5
BTW, Great question, Grumpy
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Post by zeavran1 on Nov 4, 2017 12:31:07 GMT -5
Not good with sizes but I can tell you I smoke my Country Gentleman's 90% of the time.
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Post by Zach on Nov 4, 2017 13:15:56 GMT -5
I really like all sizes and shapes of pipes depending on what I want to smoke, what mood I'm in, and how long I want to smoke. Much like GRUMPY I tend to smoke larger bowls around the house and smaller-medium bowls out and about. For Burley I tend to prefer medium bowls, VA and VA pictures usually any size but lean toward larger. Twists I tend to like in medium to large bowls and plugs and fancy Virginia flakes typically in small to medium. Not always rules I follow just depends on the tobacco and everything I already said. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 13:45:16 GMT -5
I like bigger pipes for aromatics. Medium for English and Balkans. Small for ropes and strong blends.
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Post by scrooge on Nov 4, 2017 15:22:31 GMT -5
Glad your enjoying them brother. You got any meers?
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Post by Nevadablue on Nov 4, 2017 15:46:56 GMT -5
Say NO! Grin...
As for me, size matters. I like good old biguns and big old gooduns. Oh, that is a different subject isn't it. Well I enjoy them all.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 16:51:29 GMT -5
No! This thread is starting to scare me. Pipers and their sick minds always thinking of racks and stem sizes.  |
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Post by GRUMPY on Nov 4, 2017 17:10:04 GMT -5
BTW, Great question, Grumpy Thanks Davud. |
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Post by scrooge on Nov 4, 2017 18:24:38 GMT -5
LOL! SAY NO!! Like that would stop me. LOL!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2017 18:59:43 GMT -5
Glad your enjoying them brother. You got any meers? Hey 6, yes, I have three that I found that I bought between twenty and thirty years ago. They wind up with my aros as they do hold the sweetness. Again, I need to take some pictures, but am still recovering from family coming over. Well, that's my excuse for today. |
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Post by Nevadablue on Nov 4, 2017 19:02:19 GMT -5
I have had that disease David. Pics when you recover please.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 20:52:19 GMT -5
Currently, I tend to buy pipes around five inches in length. I don't mind a little shorter but I don't like to go much longer. For bowl size, I prefer a standard 1.5 inch by 0.75 inch. A little shallower and I'm fine, but I don't like to go any deeper than 1.5 inch.
I own pipes that fall outside of these specs, but most were purchased a long time ago before I settled on some preferences.
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Post by duffer on Nov 14, 2017 20:28:37 GMT -5
I lean towards larger pipes. I prefer a thick wall. Not too concerned about weight as I seldom clench. I do have a couple bulldogs for that
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Post by sparks on Nov 14, 2017 21:35:37 GMT -5
If it resembles this, then it's in my wheel house.  |
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Post by just ol ed on Nov 14, 2017 22:02:39 GMT -5
Usually 10 or 11 pipe "rotation". Making sure I have couple of each at Grp 4, medium, large & ridiculous large in each rotation. Works for me.
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