Indestructible Bongs – These bongs are comprised of materials that are almost impossible to break. Indestructible bongs are typically vaporizers bongs made from silicone, metal, or acrylic. This type of bong is perfect for those who are accident-prone or have pets.
Just remember to purchase an accessory that fits your water pipe joint size and shape. Straight tube water pipes will hold less water than beaker base pipes, but many users prefer the lighter weight and style. Recycler Bongs – This type of bong recycles the water through separate, interconnected chambers as you draw from the mouthpiece.
The idea that it is illegal to order bongs online is a common misconception. In 2003, the DEA carried out a large-scale operation known as Operation Pipe Dreams to shut down retailers selling drug paraphernalia, specifically glass pipes and bongs used for marijuana. Operation Pipe Dreams landed infamous stoner Tommy Chong in handcuffs along with many other smoke shop owners and glassblowers. Ultimately, this targeted attack on the cannabis industry was deemed highly unsuccessful. Instead, laws were made infinitely more transparent for online headshops that, previous to 2003, operated in a cloud of confusion. Items like bongs are not considered “drug paraphernalia” by the federal government until there is concrete evidence that one planned to use said item illegally.
Generally, straight tube bongs consist of a vertical pipe with a bowl and a downstem as well as a small flared rim for extra stability. Discover our full catalogue of bongs and glass pipes to find the perfect type of smoking device for you. As well as the size of the bong itself, you’ll want to consider the size of the joint – this is the seal that connects your bong to its various accessories and pipes. Joints are measured in diameter and will only be compatible with accessories of the same size. Standard joint sizes are 10mm, 14.5mm and 18.8mm and a larger joint size will generally offer bigger hits. If you’re in the market for the biggest rips, we provide bongs with a joint size of 29.2mm.
While the smoother smoke might feel better on your lungs, you’re still smoking and introducing chemicals and tar to your lungs. Smoke is still entering the alveoli ( Tiny balloon-shaped structures where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the blood ) of your lungs, which can cause harm over time. A completely ceramic bong, the Summerland Chongo combines aesthetics with durability.
Bongs are water pipes referred to as filtration devices used to smoke marijuana or dry cannabis flowers. A bong with a water chamber allows for smoke to be optimally cooled, resulting in much smoother, cleaner, and stronger inhales. Bongs are also great for those looking to achieve an intense high using less marijuana as compared to other methods of smoking cannabis.
Smokers know silicone as a travel-friendly, flexible material, but our Fold-a-Bowl Silicone Bong goes above and beyond the call of portability. This durability extends to heat resistance; while silicone may be superficially similar to plastic and rubber, it can withstand significant amounts of heat. As a smoker, you may want to throw your name into the ever-increasing group of silicone enjoyers. If you want a pipe with an appealing physical appearance, you will not find a better option than glass.