Rev. Avery
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Wellington / OmegaHi, I was wondering if anybody knows if the Wellingtons that look like the Omegas are the same as/similar to the Omega 
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drbridges
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Not the same, but similar.
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Rev. Avery
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In what ways? Not as good as the Omega? Better? Filtered or not? Does it have the "well" construction? Questions, questions ... 
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ted
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Rev. Best I know Wellington (any maker) has no filter....just the trap. Omega has the trap and the filter....How's that?.....
Makes Omega about twice as good....ted
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Rev. Avery
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Sounds good to me Ted. Thanks.
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BWThomas
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I got a Baby Wellington in the mail today. I am amazed at how small this thing is. Shown here with an Omega.
 
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Rev. Avery
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BW did you get that on eBay? I saw one on eBay and almost went for it. I wish now I did  I'm glad you got it. Let us know how it smokes.
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BWThomas
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| Rev. Avery wrote: | | BW did you get that on eBay? I saw one on eBay and almost went for it. I wish now I did I'm glad you got it. Let us know how it smokes. |
Yes, got this on ebay along with a few other pipes. This was the one that attracted me to that auction. When I first got it, I figured it was just too small to smoke, and figured that I wouldn't. It is much smaller than what I had expected. It was shown with two other pipes, turns out the other pipes were minis too. But, I couldn't resist, and surprisingly, it is a good smoker
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Rev. Avery
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My son has a mini and likes it too. He doesn't smoke it much because of the small amount it holds. But, he likes it for a short smoke.
Glad it's a good smoker.
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Rev. Avery
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BW, I've smoked my Omega the last couple of times without the filter and think it might smoke a little "better" without the filter?? What do you think?
Also, compared to the Omega how would you rate the Wellingtons? If I remember correctly, Wellingtons are non-filtered pipes. I'm thinking of getting a Wellington, but if I'm not getting a "better" or at least equal in quality pipe as the Omega I might forgo getting one??
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BWThomas
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| Rev. Avery wrote: | BW, I've smoked my Omega the last couple of times without the filter and think it might smoke a little "better" without the filter?? What do you think?
Also, compared to the Omega how would you rate the Wellingtons? If I remember correctly, Wellingtons are non-filtered pipes. I'm thinking of getting a Wellington, but if I'm not getting a "better" or at least equal in quality pipe as the Omega I might forgo getting one?? |
Rev, I've never smoked my Omegas with out the filter. I have accidently smoked other Grabows without the filter, and don't much care for it. The draw just isn't the same. I have no problem smoking a non-filter pipe, in fact many times I prefer a non-filter for some tobacco or when I am just smoking to smoke. When I am working or reading, I prefer the filtered pipe. All my filter pipes burn long, slow, cool and dry.
It's hard to compare this Wellington to my Omega because it is so small. It is a good smoke though. It is a well made pipe. I think the band is actually real silver. It was tarnished and polished right up. I would like to get a look at a full size Wellington. I don't think you would be disappointed with one.
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Rev. Avery
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Rev, I've never smoked my Omegas with out the filter. [/QUOTE]
I hadn't either until last night and this morning. I think I like it a little better without -- at least for right now . It burns and draws really well. I do like it with the filter too though.
I think I might give a Wellington a try. Have to win one first though 
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steverino
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Of course there have been many different styles of Wellingtons produced, but they seem to be best known for their larger pipes. It is not uncommon at all to find one with an overall length of 9 or 10 inches. Monarchist on the Christian Pipe Smokers board has picked up several of these and likes them quite a bit, so they're apparently good smokers.
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Rev. Avery
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Yes Steve, I has seen some of the longer ones. They are interesting for sure.
Is there some advantage in the smoking experience with the longer stems?
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steverino
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I would say no, but I have not tried one so don't necessarily put any stock in my opinion. It is said somewhat frequently that the long stem of a churchwarden helps cool the smoke, but I've read just as many who say it doesn't make a difference. Guess you'll have to snag one and try it!
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Codger
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I smoke all my filter Grabows without the filters. I don't really know why I started to do it, but I haven't noticed any adverse affects. It's just one less thing to buy.
As far as longer stems smoking cooler - I hear this said all the time. I have a couple of church wardens and they are great smokers, but I don't know if I can say they smoke cooler. Maybe my senses are not as refined as others.
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drbridges
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I can testify that you cannot multi-task while smoking long-stemmed pipes.
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drbridges
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Rev wrote: | Quote: | | I've smoked my Omega the last couple of times without the filter and think it might smoke a little "better" without the filter?? What do you think? |
Individual option. Depends on the diameter of the pipe's airway, packing the bowl, smoker's technique, etc.
Generally I smoke filtered pipes with part of a filter (1/2 or 1/3), but sometimes I smoke non-filter. I recently stopped smoking with a full filter.
My $0.02 worth - if you smoke a pipe heavily and frequently without resting, use a filter. All that moisture has to go someplace. Better in the filter than in the briar.
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Rev. Avery
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Dr I assume you cut down the filter?
I've tried that too but my filter slides around when I draw. Does that happen to you?
Generally, I rest my pipes between smokes. Also, my tobacco isn't moist. I think that helps the moisture issue to some degree.
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Gig
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I smoke all my Dr Grabows without filters and love them. I do find that the filter slightly retricts the smoke and I just prefer without the filter, but thats me
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Rev. Avery
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I was thinking the same thing Gig about the restriction of flow. I like the Omega without the filter for that reason. Someday I'll have other Grabows to talk about. Just have to get some first
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Codger
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| drbridges wrote: | | I can testify that you cannot multi-task while smoking long-stemmed pipes. |
Yes. You don't want to be doing much more than sitting with a good book, or watching an old movie.
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LokoMac8
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| drbridges wrote: | | Individual option. Depends on the diameter of the pipe's airway, packing the bowl, smoker's technique, etc. |
I agree with that. I smoke the few I have with a filter though. I once cleaned one of those filter pipes that apparently had been smoked without the filter for years -- that large area is a HUGE place for junk and gunk to build up and I almost never got all the gunk and stuff out of it. Took MANY Q-tips (pipe cleaners will only reduce the gunk to the diameter of the cleaner, which restored it's ability, but left residue that continued to make the pipe taste dirty). That experience convinced me to smoke the filter pipes with filters. --RJ--
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