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!

  • Delta 3D Studios@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    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.worldEnglish
      2·
      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!