What makes a great flower bong doesn’t make for a great dab rig. When smoking dry herb, the bigger the water pipe and more percolation the glass pipes better. Juxtaposed to dab rigs, where yes, water filtration is important but too much filtration reduces the flavor and overall high.
Need a fast hit that will elevate your mind quickly but not completely have your head in the clouds? A mini bong or bubbler is the perfect moment to take a hit and keep it moving. If you are wanting to lose your mind and eventually become couch locked, huge bongs and percolator bongs are your best bet to send yourself to the moon.
Essentially bongs and water pipes are very similar devices for smoking. They both feature a water chamber for filtration and cooling your smoke. Now that you understand all the different size and variations of a glass water pipe, you will want to understand all the components of a bong so you can fine-tune and optimize your smoking sesh.
If you have built up residue, the Q-tips and pipe cleaners can be used to access and scrub areas that are difficult to reach. You may be able to clean your water bong successfully on the first try, but if your bong is very dirty, you’ll need to repeat these steps until it’s spotless. Popular options range from 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and Medium Granule Salt Rocks to dedicated, non-toxic, custom-formulated glass cleaners such as Resolution and Kryptonite Cleaner.
A smaller bong is likely to be more compact and discreet, making it more portable and easier to travel with. Smaller bongs are also easier to handle and less likely to be tipped over. A larger bong has more room for percolation and more room for special contraptions and accessories such as ice catches and bowl attachments, which enhance the smoking experience. The size of these water pipes is perfect for taking on the go or packing up to take to a friend’s house.
Water filters out ash and unwanted particles and acts as a cooling surface to provide a cleaner, smoother, and tastier inhale. The water chamber in your water bong works together with the diffusers and optimally cool down hot smoke from your glass bong. Beaker bongs are classic water pipes with a wide bottom that offers increased stability and smooth smoke. Bongs in the beaker style tend to be sturdier than their straight tube counterparts, making them less likely to be knocked off the coffee table by the cat. Smoking out of a high-quality bong is much kinder on the lungs as the water eliminates the dry heat you get from smoking a cigarette or cigar.