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Pipe Smoking 101 Videos – Introduction to Pipe Smoking

An Introduction to Pipe Smoking

A while back, I put together some videos intended to help my fellow pipe smokers, especially those new to the hobby, get ahead of the considerable learning curve that we face when new to pipe smoking.

In this video I discuss pipe smoking in general and hope to give the viewer some things to think about as he or she considers giving pipe smoking a try. This is the first video in the series.

Contents of the Pipe Smoking 101 Video Series:


Pipe Smoking 101 Videos - Introduction to Pipe Smoking

This video introduces a 7-part series with tips and how-to's on smoking pipe tobacco.

Things You Need For Pipe Smoking

Pipe smoking requires more than just a pipe and tobacco. I provide a list of the other things you'll need that will be essential when exploring pipe smoking.

Choosing Your First Pipes

In this article and video I provide some advice and information on choosing your first pipes when new to pipe smoking.

Choosing Your First Pipe Tobacco

Some thoughts on navigating the endless selection of available pipe tobacco blends. Those new or experienced with pipe smoking will find some worthwhile tips here.

How to Fill Your Pipe With Tobacco

Filling a pipe properly is a challenge for those new to pipe smoking. In this video I show you a trick that has helped many learn to fill their pipes perfectly.

Properly Lighting Your Pipe

How to properly light your pipe. Pipe smoking is much easier if you start of the bowl right. Here I demonstrate with video how its done.

More Tips On Pipe Smoking

Some of the pipe smoking topics I touch on in this video include not puffing too hard, pipe smoking cadence, tamping, tongue bite, and keeping your pipe clean and dry.

Tongue Bite

Tongue bite is one of the few unpleasant things about pipe smoking. I tell you about its causes, how to avoid it, and how to treat it in the video.

The Air Pocket Method - Filling Your Pipe

A video demonstration of a great alternative way to fill your pipe. This one works well with flakes and provides a great smoke.