Thanks for the info so far guys. I appreciate it and I'm gonna start doing some research. It sounds like the corn cob pipe is the place to start. I will definitely pick up a couple to get me started.

Why does everyone recommend starting with the cob? Is it simply because it is a cheaper way to get started in the hobby or are they easier to use than the others?

Keep the suggestions coming fellas. I don't know anything about it so nothing is to trivial for me. Haha.

Reno