Hey fellow connoisseurs,

I’m in a bit of a bind and need some opinions. I’m looking to buy this 2 footer beaker from a local shop. It’s an amazing price already and even comes with a perc catcher.

I’m not too worried about the quality of the product (I trust them), but I was wondering if there’s any benefits to such a HUGE bong besides liking it. Is it better than a regular/smaller bong, or one that’s more specialized like a recycler?

Thanks for your help!

  • LuhimeWired@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    Big bongs are awesome for huge rips if you can’t clear a big bowl on a 12 incher like I can. On a side note, I’d recommend using hot tap water with bongs, hits are smoother and you don’t get as much resin on your lips.

  • InactiveBeef@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    As others have said, a larger tube means more cooling for the smoke. Honestly, a smaller bong with a nice perc and an ice catch would do the same, if not better, and be easier to clean.

    I don’t smoke bongs anymore, but my workhorse back in the day was a cheap little 10 inch bong with an ice catch. I’d put crushed ice in, and use an ash catcher and it would hit better than my friends’ expensive rigs, with more portability. Plus, since it was like $50, I didn’t care if it got broken or lost.

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    1 year ago

    I used to have a 1.5 foot bong. The hits from it were way smoother since the smoke has enough time to cool down. If it’s got a large reservoir even better because the volume of water helps cool/clean/filter.

    Is there any real benefit? Probably not. Maybe a little more filtering, but for the most part it’s just the type of hit you get from it.

    Someone with more data to back it up might be able to offer more.

  • Smokeydope@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The bigger it is the bulkier it will be (harder to move around and might get accidentally get knocked over) and harder to clean. Consider how hard it will be to get a pipe cleaner in its hard to reach spots or how much cleaner solution or regular water you need to appropriately fill it. I personally have gone with smaller and smaller bongs over the years due to these factors. If you want a cooler smoke invest in a dry herb vape with a bong adapter. A small bong with a simple perc and ice catcher will get you smoke as cool as a person really needs. I would pay no more than 100$ for a bong. The fancier it is and more parts/glass it is the harder to move and maintain, that’s my 2 cents.

  • Delta 3D Studios@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    So unless it’s an exotic one of a kind piece, it’s likely made in China and can be bought for less than $50 USD direct from China. There are sites online that sell thick glass (like ThickAssGlass). But most smoke shops are overpriced for what you’re getting.

    PS - did you know that most clear glass you see in smoke shops is not even real boro laboratory grade glass? It’s actually a cheaper softer “soda-lime glass” which is not as durable.

    I was wondering if there’s any benefits to such a HUGE bong besides liking it. Is it better than a regular/smaller bong, or one that’s more specialized like a recycler?

    Depends entirely on your objectives. For smoking, a longer neck helps smooth out the vapor - although extra water chambers and ice picks to hold ice cubes is beneficial for smoking.

    For vaporbonging you need a much smaller piece with less water to retain the flavor of the vapor.

    • b1ab@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Lot of really good advice from everyone.

      If you are smoking flower, get something easy to clean. All those fancy bubblers, showerheads, and whatever else just make it a little bit harder to clean and frankly do not enhance MY smoke. One option is to plan on buying a new cheap soda-lime glass bong for $30 from Wish.com (or similar) every year. Adding an ash catcher is always nice for easier cleanup too. Or invest in an ultra-expensive thick Pyrex or quartz and treat it very well.

      Most of the web and headshops around here have the same $30 wish.com bong for $80+. Total rip off.

      I recommend these things because 1) I smoke a lot of flower and resin builds up quick 2) I break bongs all the time!!! 3) I’m lazy but like to clean my bong daily.

      I broke my last expensive bong ($250) from a custom glass blower. Not going to waste the money anymore. It should have been on the shelf like a fancy hotrod for special occasions and the daily bong is the daily driver.

      Cheers!

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    1 year ago

    I tend to go for around 1 foot or shorter with a wide base, mainly because I have two big dogs with crazy tails and the coffee table it lives on isn’t too tall.