I am fascinated to learn of so many falcon fans on this forum. The thing looks so odd and unnatural to me. I have not studied falcon system because my instinct rejects it. But my instinct has been wrong before--regarding filter pipes for example (they are great!)
Is moisture condensation not a big problem with falcon?
It seems Falcon is most popular in UK.
Credit to SmokingPipes.com for this educational info:
As mentioned, the Falcon pipe consists of two elements: a removable bowl and an aluminum shank fitted with a stem. Offered here is the shank-and-stem component. Fashioned from durable, lightweight metal, the fuselage features a threaded, cup-like section called the "humidome" at the end into which screws the Falcon's bowl — the airway drilled directly at the bottom of the chamber much like a traditional Calabash. The humidome collects any moisture that may develop while smoking, and thanks to the bowl's threaded attachment, it can be disconnected to remove excess moisture, even when still hot. Falcon also offers proprietary
Dry Rings — pipe cleaner-like swabs that rest in the humidome while smoking and assist in catching unwanted condensation. The pipe's unique construction also allows for the pairing of any Falcon shank-and-stem combination with any Falcon
bowl, resulting in a durable pipe that can be customized for any situation.
