How to Choose the Best Weed Bongs

Weed is a term used to describe cannabis, marijuana and related herbs and there are many ways of ingesting it. In times past, these herbs were considered taboo but after the passing of the Farm bill in 2018, weed became legal in about 19 states of the US and some Canadian territories.

The legalization of weed has given people the confidence to ingest this substance in many innovative ways. That notwithstanding, some people still cannot enjoy cannabis in the public. That is why manufacturers have found innovating ways of incorporating it into innocuous products.

Some products made with cannabis or weed includes edibles such as cookies and gummies, oils and tinctures, vapes and topicals (creams and lotions).  These products can be smoked, vaped, eaten, or applied topically and the devices used for each application differs.

Devices used in the consumption of weed include blunts, hookah, bubblers and bongs. In this article however, we will focus only on bongs. Meanwhile you can click here for more info on these other mentioned devices and applications.

What Is a Bong?

A bong is a filtration device that’s also known as a water pipe and is used for smoking weed and other medicinal and recreational herbs.  The name of this device was adapted from a word in the Thai language which describes a circular pipe cut out from bamboo that’s used for smoking.

This apparatus is one that’s prized by a huge number of smokers these days and it comes in different sizes and designs.

Factors to Consider When Looking for the Best Bong for You

Buying a bong can be an intimidating venture for a newbie. But if you know what to look out for, the process of elimination will be easier than you imagined. You first have to understand that there are different types of bongs made with different materials and in different shapes and sizes.

In this segment therefore, we will share some tips on how to choose the best option for you:-

Size

This is an important factor to consider as the size of the bong will determine the kind of smoking experience you will have. People who smoke often must of necessity have a large bong so that they can have more robust lung full of the smoke. Note however, that bigger bongs are usually more difficult to maintain and protect from breakage.

Additionally, they are best for pieces that you want to keep at home and use for special occasions. And on those occasions, you will exercise much care with them.

For new smokers, it is best to buy a small bong because they give the user smooth and powerful rips.  Additionally, the smaller sized options are more portable and can be moved easily for outdoor events and hangouts with friends.

Finally on the issue of size, smaller bongs are recommended for newbies because they do not require much effort to use.  But the bigger ones will provide the user with a stronger hit. The bigger sizes also offer better airflow because their smoke chambers are usually longer; the water chambers are also bigger. These help to filter smoke in the bong more effectively and thereby reduce irritation in the throat and lungs.

Material

Bongs can be made with different materials such as glass, silicone, acrylic and wood. Glass is the most popular option for the manufacture of this device and a good number of people like it because of the clean smoke it produces and its beautiful appearance.  

You can also customize a glass piece better than other materials. This means that they can also be used as centrepieces and home décor in addition to their being a smoking device. But the sad truth is that it isn’t a good option for anyone who is accident prone.

Silicone bongs on the other hand can also feature beautiful designs, are not easily broken and is often less expensive than the glass options.  One thing to bear in mind is that only glass with water filtration preserves the taste and flavour of your smoke.

Design

These devices come in different designs and shapes. These designs include the Straight Tube, Beaker, Zig Zag Bong also known as Zong, multi-chamber, round base, Percolator, bubblers and Fabergé Egg.

Although different designs may have few benefits that they come with, they all perform their primary function. So the design that you choose is up to personal preference.

However, an important point to consider is a device that has a compartment for water. Ensure that whatever design you choose has a water compartment.

Accessories

 The points that we have discussed above are the main factors to consider. However, there are a few accessories that you may want to consider in your choice. An accessory that’s very popular in bongs is ice catcher. This accessory helps the bong to further filter and cool the smoke before it enters the user’s lungs. It also helps enhance the user’s experience flavour-wise.

This accessory come in different shapes and often act as a go between piece for the stem and bowl where an extra layer of filtration is included through the ice catcher or percolator compartment.

Another fun accessory that you can look out for is a wick lighter attachment that will prevent the user from inhaling butane. Other accessories that you can consider include multiple water chambers, down stems, ash catchers, splash guard.

Conclusion

Although one can just roll up some weed in a joint, there are more sophisticated ways of smoking weed. One of those ways is using a bong and more so, they are considered a healthier option and easier to use. You can learn more about what medical experts think about the safety offered by different smoking options here: https://www.health.gov.au/. 

Many people who have no experience of these devices would consider them complicated. It is for this reason that we put together this piece. In this article, we have shared some information on the things that you should consider before making a choice.

If you are shopping online, you should take out time to read the product description and also customer reviews. This will help you find out basic information about the product and also what to expect from it.  For offline shoppers, you may speak with the shopkeeper who should be able to give you further guidance for your purchase.