If you are a fan of smoking herbs or tobacco, you might have heard of or used a glass bong. A glass bong is a water pipe that filters and cools the smoke before you inhale it, providing a smoother and more enjoyable hit. But did you know that there are many different types and shapes of glass bongs, and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages? In this blog post, we will explore some of the most popular types and shapes of glass bongs, and how they affect the smoking experience.
Types of glass bongs
There are several types of glass bongs, depending on the material, design, and features they have. Some of the most common types are:
- Beaker bongs, which are named after their beaker-like shape and are typically made from high-quality borosilicate glass. Beaker bongs have a wide base that provides stability and prevents spills. They also have more water volume than other types, which means more filtration and cooling for the smoke. Beaker bongs can come with percolators, ice catchers, ash catchers, or diffused downstems to enhance the smoking experience.
- Straight tube bongs, which are a classic and timeless design that have been around for decades. Straight tube bongs are simple and easy to use, as they consist of a straight tube with a bowl poking out of the side. They can also come with percolators, ice catchers, or ash catchers to improve the smoke quality. Straight tube bongs can be inexpensive or expensive, depending on the quality and features they have.
- Round base bongs, which are similar to beaker bongs but with a rounded bottom instead of a tapered one. Round base bongs are also stable and have a large water chamber for filtration and cooling. They can also come with percolators, ice catchers, or ash catchers to make the smoke smoother and cleaner. Round base bongs can also have interesting zong designs, which are zig-zag shapes that add style and function to the bong.
- Percolator bongs, which are any type of bong that has a percolator inside. A percolator is a glass filter that redistributes the smoke before it comes in contact with the water, causing the water to bubble more and creating more surface area for the smoke to cool down. Percolator bongs can have one or more percolators, which can vary in shape, size, and function. Some of the most common types of percolators are tree, showerhead, honeycomb, turbine, matrix, inline, and faberge egg. Percolator bongs provide the smoothest and most flavorful hits among all types of bongs.
- Silicone bongs, which are made from flexible and durable silicone instead of glass. Silicone bongs are great for traveling or outdoor use, as they are unbreakable and easy to clean. They can also come in various colors, shapes, and sizes, and some even glow in the dark. Silicone bongs can also have percolators or ice catchers to improve the smoke quality. However, some people may prefer glass over silicone for aesthetic or health reasons.
- Gravity bongs, which are not really bongs but rather a DIY method of smoking herbs or tobacco using two containers (usually a plastic bottle and a bucket) and water pressure. Gravity bongs work by submerging a bottle with a bowl on top into a bucket filled with water, lighting the bowl, and slowly lifting the bottle out of the water while it fills with smoke. Then, the user removes the bowl from the bottle and inhales the smoke from the bottle as it is pushed down by gravity back into the water. Gravity bongs produce very potent hits that can get you high quickly, but they can also be harsh on your lungs and throat
