However, it is hard to find evidence of a culture that participated in tobacco consumption without also finding traces of other, greener substances being used as well. During this time of cultural explosion in desire for early water pipes, the glass industry was also experiencing a period of rapid growth and development. Some older glassblowing techniques, many thought to have been long lost to the bittersweet mistress of time, had suddenly made a comeback. The two booming industries were about to cross paths in a fateful meeting outside a Grateful Dead concert in the 1970s.
Percolators, or “percs” , feature lots of holes or tubes that provide enhanced filtration. When water, smoke & bubbles pass through the system, smoke is diffused with unbelievable effectiveness giving you super smooth and clean bong hits. No need to sweat; Daily High Club shows the exact joint size and gender you need when selecting any of the bongs in our online head shop.
Bongs come in all shapes and sizes, when deciding on a bong, think on how you’ll use it. Stick to beaker bongs if you’re a beginner, and branch out to percolator or gravity bongs once you’re a more seasoned smoker. Glass Bongs are easier to clean, but silicone bongs last longer and don’t break. Downstem -This is the long glass tube that connects a bowl to a bong and directs the flow of smoke into the bong’s water chamber. Downstems can either be “Fixed” or “Removable.” Most downstems feature some sort of diffusion, breaking the smoke into smaller bubbles as it enters the water for cooling. If you ever need to replace a downstem, be sure you know how to measure a downstem correctly.
This contributes to a more sanitary smoking experience for everyone. Essentially, the water in the base of your bong then cleans the smoke and cools it down, allowing for a more enjoyable smoking experience. You then inhale the smoke that’s been filtered through the water. If you answered yes to any of the above, The Freeze Pipe Bong Dual is for you. The Dual features the same base and glycerin coil as the XL but includes the UFO perc in the middle.
On top of that, this brand features a unique Helix water pipe design. The unique design allows for extra volume inside their pipes, meaning that the smoke has extra time to cool. Bigger vaporizers bongs allow you to take longer, larger hits, but they are oftentimes harder to clean, and they may be heavier. If a water pipe has a longer stem and neck toward the mouthpiece, that could result in the smoke being cooler by the time it reaches your lungs, resulting in a more enjoyable experience.
Visit our smoking accessories page to see what you can add to your bong piece. This will really depend on the size and shape of your bong – there isn’t a set or standard amount of water to fill your bong. Generally, your bong should be filled in such a way that half an inch of the bottom section of the downstem is submerged in water allowing the water to effectively filter the smoke. If it’s your first time using a bong, be sure to check out our detailed blog on how to hit a bong. It will provide you with all of the info you need to enjoy smoking your bong as safely and efficiently as possible. Other “swiss cheese” style chambers break down bubbles further and also increase the amount of time the bubbles are underwater – which further increases filtration.
No joke, I knew some kids back in the day who used to take a bong hit, stuff their mouth with a Reese’s Cup, and wash it down with chocolate milk before letting out the hit. They called themselves members of a “Chocolate Milk Cult” and they even had their own “induction” ceremony. That is what’s so cool about bongs is you can make up your own rituals and do it your own way.
To make even the fattest rips from the Fader Beaker silky smooth, this beaker is strapped up with an ice pinch at the base of its neck. Joint degrees are the angles that the joints and downstems are placed into the water pipe. Knowing your joint degree is helpful to pick out the right accessories and attachments for your water pipe! The standard water pipe joint degrees are 45 degrees and 90 degrees.