Questions You Thought Were Too Dumb to Ask (Pipes Edition)

[Pugsley]

Acrylic stems can be re-bent, but they are touchy. The airway could collapse and if the temperature is not just right they can be deformed. I would have a pro redo it and if that won't correct it, he can put a new stem on it while he has it or take other corrective action.

Thanks, I won't try to do it myself. It's a Savinelli Tundra 315 EX prince with a 1/8th bend that was evidently done carelessly. The airway partially collapsed at the point of the bend, making the draw restrictive and it's a very tight fit for a pipe cleaner. I like the pipe, and it's definitely worth the price of a new stem, so it's off to a repair shop with it.

[bluenoser]

Are aros to pipe guys the same as infused to cigar guys or wine coolers to wine guys?

[El Whedo]

Are aros to pipe guys the same as infused to cigar guys or wine coolers to wine guys?

Yes, but not really to the same degree. (Lots of pipe smokers smoke Aero's, not I though {Unless ya wanna call Royal Yacht an Aero.})

[JustTroItIn]

Are aros to pipe guys the same as infused to cigar guys or wine coolers to wine guys?

Yes and no. There are some good aro's out there that use high quality base tobaccos. There are also the "Smoker Joes Budget Cherry Gooper" varieties that I'm sure many would never disgrace their pipe.

[Branzig]

Guess it all depends on what you consider to be an aromatic...

I, and many other fine pipers, really enjoy the lakeland snot variety of tobaccos. I don't think anyone would consider Ennerdale or Grousemoor to be on par with a grape swisher or acid stick.

[GWBowman]

I was going to say no but...I enjoyed an Acid Blondie and want to try some more Acid sometime, but don't care for Grape White Owls, Strawberry or Watermelon Swishers. I haven't had a wine cooler in years, but if offered a cold one on a hot day, sure. I like some aromatics when the mood hits. I will also agree there seem to be more low quality aros and a bad aro is real bad. Seems there's more to go wrong with an aro, but there are some good ones also. Some people just don't like aros just like a few don't want any Latakia.

"Smoke what you like, like what you smoke"

[Bruck]

Are aros to pipe guys the same as infused to cigar guys or wine coolers to wine guys?

Here among the aficionados, yes to a degree, but everyday sort of pipe smokers buy the garden variety aros by the bucket.

[bluenoser]

Cool, I've had a couple of the aero's I ordered with my first order and the bowl I've had of each I've really enjoyed. Haven't had any goopers. Good to know I don't have to hide them when I take pictures of my stash lol.

[Branzig]

Cool, I've had a couple of the aero's I ordered with my first order and the bowl I've had of each I've really enjoyed. Haven't had any goopers. Good to know I don't have to hide them when I take pictures of my stash lol.

Never hide anything. A lot of us smoke 5 buck Carter Hall and Prince Albert here for pipe'in sake

Smoke what ya like and like what ya smoke brother!

[quo155]

Never hide anything. A lot of us smoke 5 buck Carter Hall and Prince Albert here for pipe'in sake

Smoke what ya like and like what ya smoke brother!

I 2nd!

I really think too many people over-think (not to say either of you above did) what they should...or should not smoke. When at the end of the day, all that matters is that you enjoyed what you smoked. Even if its gooey baccy!