Beardedpipesmoker
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Nov 15, 2018 20:46:45 GMT -5
What is everyone's honest thoughts on the Peterson system pipes? I've been smoking one today and can't decide if I like it.
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flybypipe
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Post by flybypipe on Nov 15, 2018 21:22:24 GMT -5
I’ve been thinking the same thing over the last couple of weeks. I like a 9mm filter and many of the pipes I like with it, have the p-lip. I have two p-lip pipes. I like the shape, but I clench most of the time, and they are occasionally falling in my lap. Maybe it is my bite, but I cannot get comfortable with it. I don’t think I will get another.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Nov 15, 2018 21:28:38 GMT -5
...I dislike P-lips all together...I have two and won't buy another...
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Post by driftingfate on Nov 15, 2018 21:43:33 GMT -5
I'm partial to them, but I started my pipe smoking adventure with them, so I'm probably biased.
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 15, 2018 22:07:31 GMT -5
I've owned several over the years and don't care for them.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 15, 2018 22:17:11 GMT -5
I've never used one but that's not saying much. It just seems odd to me so I always pass them up.
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Post by orley on Nov 15, 2018 22:18:08 GMT -5
Not a real fan of the p-lip. I do have a system pipe with a standard fish tale button that I quite like.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2018 22:43:17 GMT -5
...I dislike P-lips all together...I have two and won't buy another... I agree....I have two as well.....gave three away as gifts.....I too am certainly done with P-Lip stems! |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 15, 2018 23:11:47 GMT -5
It took me awhile to get used to them, but I like them.
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Post by puffy on Nov 15, 2018 23:14:41 GMT -5
I had one years ago..I couldn't get used to it.
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 15, 2018 23:16:33 GMT -5
Whenever I've gotten a Pete , the first thing I do is replace the P-Lip with a nice wide fishtale beforeI even put a match to it. To put it bluntly, I HATE P-Lips!  |
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Post by dave g on Nov 15, 2018 23:24:09 GMT -5
I guess they do help with tongue bite but I still prefer a standard bit. I don’t mind smoking them when a Pete pops up in rotation.
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Post by blackmouth210 on Nov 15, 2018 23:30:49 GMT -5
I like system pipes.
But I don't know that the design is as functional as mfr's claim.
Say I smoke "x" tobacco in my NON-system pipes, there's hardly any moisture at the end of the smoke.
Same "x" blend in my system pipes and there will be plenty of moisture in the well at the end of the smoke.
So, sure, there's a lot of moisture in the well after a smoke.
But it's the well system itself that's responsible for a lot of the moisture to begin with.
The well system's drilling creates turbulence. Turbulence creates moisture. So the well is just capturing the moisture created by the system's complicated drilling design.
That's my .02 at least.
But, again, I like my system pipes.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 15, 2018 23:35:17 GMT -5
I have to agree on all points, but conventional thought at the time of the patent was that it removed moisture.... Peterson doesn’t tout it that way now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2018 23:47:18 GMT -5
I guess they do help with tongue bite but I still prefer a standard bit. I don’t mind smoking them when a Pete pops up in rotation. Dave, I’ve smoked a fairly fresh Virginia blend a few years back with one of the Pete’s with a P-Lip and it “ bit “ the roof of my mouth severely. I guess my Ph level is off, what ever Virginia I smoke that’s not been aged I’ll get a “ snake bite “ just after a few puffs. Yup, even with a P-Lip. I monitor the moisture level of a blend, I’m still not able to smoke any fresh Virginia tobacco’s. I’m an odd duck again!! |
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Post by antb on Nov 16, 2018 6:11:29 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 16, 2018 6:35:04 GMT -5
You are the forum's archive expert. Thank you. I still can't used to them, but the last time wasn't as bad an experience as the previous time I tried. Thankfully, the fishtail replacements are easy enough to pick up. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 16, 2018 7:31:04 GMT -5
I have two petes, and both of them are fishtails. The p-lip just seems...unappealing. When I can buy something I know I will like, I am not willing to take a chance with what I might like.
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Post by Yohanan on Nov 16, 2018 8:11:48 GMT -5
I must be the odd man out, I like the p-lip for myself, that being said, you either like the p-lip, or you don't. I'm a clencher, so they work well for me.
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Post by piffyr on Nov 16, 2018 16:07:50 GMT -5
I don't really feel strongly one way or the other. I can take 'em or leave 'em.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 16, 2018 16:14:42 GMT -5
Don't like the look...if I had one I would get a fishtail to replace it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 16, 2018 22:05:32 GMT -5
I like the P-lip. I prefer not to buy a Peterson without the P-lip. My first pipe was a System pipe with a p-lip. I also like my WDC Jumbo with the p-lip. Savinelli copied them too, so a lot of people must have liked them at one point in time.
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Post by driftingfate on Nov 16, 2018 22:13:35 GMT -5
...I dislike P-lips all together...I have two and won't buy another... I agree....I have two as well.....gave three away as gifts.....I too am certainly done with P-Lip stems! If you have a bent apple left in your P-lip collection, maybe we should talk...  |
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Post by dave g on Nov 16, 2018 22:29:12 GMT -5
I guess they do help with tongue bite but I still prefer a standard bit. I don’t mind smoking them when a Pete pops up in rotation. Dave, I’ve smoked a fairly fresh Virginia blend a few years back with one of the Pete’s with a P-Lip and it “ bit “ the roof of my mouth severely. I guess my Ph level is off, what ever Virginia I smoke that’s not been aged I’ll get a “ snake bite “ just after a few puffs. Yup, even with a P-Lip. I monitor the moisture level of a blend, I’m still not able to smoke any fresh Virginia tobacco’s. I’m an odd duck again!! Fresh Virginia blends bite me like rabid dog. I rarely smoke straight Virginia’s unless they have years on them. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 17, 2018 1:02:05 GMT -5
My earlier comment: I think what really changed my point of view, is my most recent acquisition, a Pre-Republic Peterson that smokes as smooth as silk.... Never say never. |
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Post by 5star on Dec 4, 2018 20:05:55 GMT -5
I’ve got a couple of estates with them. The first was out of curiosity, to try out the concept. The second was a great deal on a nice looking pipe. I don’t plan to buy any more of them.
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Post by kbareit on Dec 4, 2018 20:24:10 GMT -5
I had to look at the petersons to see if I had one with a P-lip and I don't have one. I guess I have to buy one now to see if I like it or not. You guy's are killing me.  |
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Post by 5star on Dec 4, 2018 20:56:39 GMT -5
I actually like being able to direct the smoke to different areas of my tongue. I find that can intensify flavors and help me pick up subtleties. Of course, you can’t do that with a P-lip.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 4, 2018 21:01:46 GMT -5
I think you have gotten a pretty good consensuses...the main thing to consider is do you like them.
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Post by JimInks on Dec 5, 2018 16:58:56 GMT -5
I like the p-lip. Makes it easier to clench.
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