Having my first bowl

[Cool Breeze]

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.

[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.