VWB Blog The earliest known use of a bong dates back about 2400 years when tribal chiefs smoked out of gold bongs.
Stoner ingenuity has come a long way in making bongs the primary smoking apparatus of the 21st century. Glass bongs as we know them are thanks to a devoted deadhead named Bob Snodgras. Since then, cool bongs have become the apple of every stoner’s eye.
If you’re looking for your next piece of glassware, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll give you some ideas for your next piece.
Beaker Bongs
We know them, we love them. Beaker bongs are a total classic.
As you may have guessed, these bongs get their name from their shape. This shape is best for beginners.
Not only are these easy to get your hands on, but they almost always have ice-catchers. Having some ice to cool the smoke as well as the water makes for a smooth toke. Even experienced stoners love a good ice catcher.
Finally, beaker bongs have tons of different design options. If you want a bong with a cool design, check the beaker bongs at a headshop. You’re guaranteed to find one with a design that speaks to you.
Gravity Bongs
Gravity bongs are something every stoner needs to experience once in their lives. These unique bongs get you absolutely zooted in no time.
This is one of the bong types that rely heavily on physics. They use a combination of water and air pressure for a high that hits you like a sack of bricks.
If you’re an experienced smoker, you’ve got to try a gravity bong. Look here to explore some options to get you higher than god.
Straight Tube
Straight tube bongs are great for getting height. The extended chamber gives the smoke more room to brew. You can build up quite the cloud for your toke to get the most from your bowl.
Straight tube bongs might seem like utilitarian pieces. Sure, they do serve their purpose. But there are all sorts of unique designs on straight pipe bongs to choose from.
If you’re looking for to enhance your straight tube bong, try an ash catcher. These attachments will keep your water cleaner for longer.
Sculpture Bongs
Sculpture bongs are a perfect statement piece for your living room. They’ll leave your guests wondering why they don’t have a scooby doo-shaped bong.
These cool-shaped bongs are also usually fairly small. If your lung capacity is feeling a little low, try one of these guys!
Double-Barrel Bongs
These types of bongs got a shoutout in the Cypress Hill classic “Hits From the Bong.” That’s with good reason! These bongs give you double the diffusion.
These are also just cool bongs. They look sharp and give a great high. What more can you really ask for?
Cool Bongs Tie Your Sesh Together
Next time you’re looking to add some new glassware to the family, keep this list in mind. Being known for having cool bongs will impress your friends and get them blitzed!
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