Having my first bowl

[Tony78]

As much as I try, I can never get that swirl method to work for me. The other easy method is called the "Frank Method" that seems to be (at least for me) a bit more consistent.

[Cool Breeze]

Frank method is great too.

IMO both are much better than that stupid 3 step child, lady, man crap. That's the one I never could get down right.

[Branzig]

It all depends on the cut or tobacco and the consistency when it comes to which packing method I use, but I have to say that the Frank and Air Pocket method are probably my 2 most often, and favorite, used methods.

[BryGuySC]

I use the Frank method, more often than not, but I've successfully used the swirl method, also.

[LandonColby]

As stated above, don't get worked up if you have to relight a time or two. It's not a big deal with a pipe, as the flavors will be just as good after the relight. Pipes aren't like cigars in that respect.

Also, be patient. Many people don't get it just right their first few times. Pipes take some practice.

I'm a newb too and still learning a lot. The best thing I ever did was learn this method of pipe packing. It is brilliantly simple and works fantastic.
Plus I like hearing this guy talk.

Good video. I have adopted my own "method" that is similar. I just take a bowls worth of leaf and cradle it loosely in my fore fingers and swirl it into the pipe using my thumb to push it along. No need to get a handful and make a big f**kin mess.
I thank the people who put out the methods that get people on the right track, but once you fill more pipes than days you've been alive you create your own way that suits you best. People smoke at different paces and tamp to achieve different resistance. Learning how to pack your pipe right is an invaluable gift that only comes from smoking...a lot.

[bluenoser]

And as luck would have it the sinus pressure and pain came back in full force, if it wasn't for such a crazy work week I'd be booking in to see the doctor, going on 3 weeks now with this, just want to try that damned pipe lol. Thanks for the tips and suggestions, I'm really looking forward to giving it a go.

[bluenoser]

Well I'm out enjoying my first bowl as we speak. Think I packed it a bit too loose as its drawing super easy. No flavor at first but I'm starting to get it now

[Branzig]

Well I'm out enjoying my first bowl as we speak. Think I packed it a bit too loose as its drawing super easy. No flavor at first but I'm starting to get it now

What are you smoking?

Glad you're finally enjoying that bowl!!!

[bluenoser]

Carter hall. Only had to relight once about halfway through. I can see the enjoyment in it

[Branzig]

Very nice!

Hears to hoping the sinus pressure stays away! Lord knows mine never does.... haha