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January 29, 2012 · 4:59 pm

Pipes

Pipes are the most common piece. They are usually made of glass, some are made of metal or wood or some other materials. There is a bowl and a carburetor with a small chamber to hold the smoke. There are lots of different designs ranging from simple shapes to complex ones. Without a screen you can get a lot of ash and suckthrough.

I can’t help but notice how many people don’t realize that they need to clean their piece. It won’t destroy the colors, it will just make it look sexy again.

Critically Rated at 14/17.

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January 29, 2012 · 4:57 pm

Chillums

Chillums or sneak-a-tokes are smaller, easily concealable pipe. They usually are just the bowl and the chamber. Some look like cigarettes and can only handle a hit or two at a time. Great for concerts or when you need to sneak away before Thanksgiving dinner.

Critically Rated at 12/17.

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January 28, 2012 · 10:17 pm

Bubblers

Bubblers are the culmination of glass smoking technology. Bubblers combine the portability of a hand pipe with the water filtration of a bong. There are usually one, two or three chambers which are partially filled with water that filters and cools the smoke, allowing the smoker a better tasting and less harsh hit.  Two or three chambers are ideal for the cleanest, best tasting smoke. One chamber can get dirty real quick, and there is nothing worse than an accidental taste of nasty bubbler water.

They are best if the pipe is cleaned and the water changed once a week. A little salt and rubbing alcohol will keep your pipe clean and new looking. Glass pieces are works of art, you have to take care of them to maintain their allure.

Critically Rated at 17/17 for three chamber bubblers.

Critically Rated at 13/17 for two chamber bubblers.

Critically Rated at 9/17 for one chamber bubblers.

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January 28, 2012 · 10:16 pm

Bongs

Bongs are water filtered and have a large chamber to hold smoke. They have a stem with a removable bowl to clear the chamber. The water cools and filters the smoke and so you get massive hits.

They are made of different materials. Cheaper ones are made of plastic. Real bongs are usually made of glass. Glass is better. Roor bongs and other glass on glass pieces are the best.

Bongs can be anywhere from 8 inches to over 5 feet long. I think the optimal height is 2-3 feet for general use around the house. Great around the house, but they are too big and delicate to take with you everywhere.

Critically Rated at 17/17 for premium glass on glass bongs.

Critically Rated at 9/17 for cheap plastic bongs.

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