New Pipe Smokers - Don't forget to point!

[Rolando]

I think pointing with a slight bent seems less confrontational than pointing with a straight. It softens the directness of the point.

[TheTraveler]

Originally Posted by Rolando

I think pointing with a slight bent seems less confrontational than pointing with a straight. It softens the directness of the point.

I agree with you on that. What do you think about pointing with a long stemmed church warden? I've never owned or smoked one, or actually seen one pointed for that matter.

[Rolando]

Originally Posted by TheTraveler

I agree with you on that. What do you think about pointing with a long stemmed church warden? I've never owned or smoked one, or actually seen one pointed for that matter.

Duh. That is pipe touching not pipe pointing.

I love churchwardens.

[TheTraveler]

Originally Posted by Rolando

Duh. That is pipe touching not pipe pointing.

I love churchwardens.

That's true - with a churchwarden you could reach out and touch someone.

[aliefj96]

Originally Posted by JaKaAch

Maybe this one needs some video example's for the newbies..

Come on, no youtube tutorials yet?

Thanks for the great post!

[Alyks]

I have suffered a crippeling thumb pipe-pointing related injury. Please folks try not to be too enthusiastic when you point. All you noobs out there take note and don't forget to stretch before attempting this maneuver.

[Hydrated]

Is there any particular 'baccy requirement? Does aged tobacco demand different pointing techniques than dried out drugstore floor sweepings?

Just in case, you know...

[Hash]

Awesome Thread!!!!!

[TheTraveler]

Originally Posted by Hydrated

Is there any particular 'baccy requirement? Does aged tobacco demand different pointing techniques than dried out drugstore floor sweepings?

Just in case, you know...

I think the type/brand/flavor you're smoking will directly impact your mood - or perhaps your choice of tobacco is a reflection of your mood at that moment. Either way, I'm of the opinion that your mood and the circumstances/environment surrounding you choose the method of pointing for you, not the other way 'round.

Of course I could just be whistling in the wind, too.

[Highstump]

I believe that what you are pointing at is also a factor.

[Rolando]

Originally Posted by Alyks

I have suffered a crippeling thumb pipe-pointing related injury. Please folks try not to be too enthusiastic when you point. All you noobs out there take note and don't forget to stretch before attempting this maneuver.

I always warm up with a couple of simple pencil points before moving to the pipe. I also find that wearing a glove between points will keep your hand warm and limber sort of like a pitcher wearing a jacket on his pitching arm.

Originally Posted by Hydrated

Is there any particular 'baccy requirement? Does aged tobacco demand different pointing techniques than dried out drugstore floor sweepings?

Just in case, you know...

It should be a cool burning tobacco in case you have to do extended pointing.

[jquirit]

Because of this thread, I broke out the pipe from it's early hibernation (it usually only comes out when winter rolls around) and practiced my "pipe point" lest I forget it (along with firing up a bowl.. mmm..).

Thank you!

[Rolando]

Glad to hear it! I started this thread because unlike the general cigar discussion this forum is a little too Q&A.

[Arizona]

Never forget that you can give directions utilizing the Point also...

A confused stranger will greatly appreciate your assistance and you'll gain an instant admirer to be sure. Sometimes you'll even need to use the Fully-Extended arm Point when giving directions and of course the Left and Right sweeping technique for emphasizing turns along the way.

[perogee]

I think of this as my "over yonder".