Dave Sabot

Why Relighting a Pipe Is a Necessity

Relighting a pipe has been a necessity as long as pipes have been enjoyed, which goes back several centuries. No successful means of avoiding this problem has ever been found, and many smokers do not consider it a problem.

Rather, they find it an enjoyable part of the process and something that sets pipe smoking further apart from other types of tobacco-related enjoyment. Of course, if you decide smoking a pipe is right for you, you'll need to learn just how to relight that pipe, as 99.9% of the bowls you smoke will require relighting at some point. What should you do to relight it?

The first step is to ensure that the pipe is really out. Draw on the stem and then exhale. Do you see any smoke coming from the bowl? If you do, then your smoke is not out and you can return it to life by drawing on the stem several more times. If you do not see any smoke, then your pipe is out and you will need to relight the tobacco. Lighting and relighting your pipe are really very similar and you should have no difficulty in accomplishing this particular task.

Make sure that you have your pipe lighter and your tamper handy. The tamper will be used first. Take out the tamper and lightly tamp down the tobacco in the bowl. Be careful that you do not do this hard, as it can ruin your smoking experience. Use a gentle touch and tamp all around the bowl to ensure even packing. Now that you have repacked the tobacco, you can opt to dump the ash, or leave it in. Some smokers prefer to leave the ash in the bowl, rather than discarding it.

Now, take your lighter and strike it. Hold the flame above the tobacco. Draw on the stem and the flame should gently touch the tobacco. You'll need to use a light touch here, as well. Never hold the flame so that it is in contact with the tobacco if you are not drawing on the pipe.

The next step is to swirl the flame from your lighter around the bowl, ensuring that all tobacco on the surface is lit. This will help ensure an even light and a smooth smoke. You should continue to inhale as long as required. Once the tobacco is relit, you can continue on with your smoke.

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