Bongs

A nice bong is a necessity for any smoker of herbs. If you're looking for a new bong, whether it's a novelty item or a simple glass bong, we guarantee we have something for you. We stock plenty of bongs in a wide variety of sizes and materials, including acrylic bongs, glass bongs, and much more. We also have high-quality novelty bongs and a variety of bong accessories and spare parts.

We are committed to providing our customers with bongs made from the best materials. Hence, we only stock bongs from the top brands in the industry. Keep reading for more information about bongs, their history, and much more.

HISTORY OF BONGS

Bongs have been around for centuries. In 2013, archaeologists excavated a kurgan (an ancient type of burial mound) in Russia created by the Scythians, a fierce group of nomads who inhabited large parts of the central Eurasian steppes between the 9th and 1st century BC. The excavations unearthed 2400-year-old pure gold bongs used by Scythian tribal chiefs to smoke cannabis and opium.

Bongs were also used in Persia, along the Silk Road, and in China during the 16th century to smoke tobacco. Bongs were even popular among royalty, such as Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi, who was even buried with at least three bongs. In many parts of Asia, such as Vietnam and Thailand, people still use bamboo bongs to smoke tobacco today.

HOW DO BONGS WORK?

The bongs you’ll find on our site can be quite innovative, complete with various chambers of different sizes and a bunch of accessories such as uniquely shaped bowls. Some glass bongs are delivered with special features or attachments, designed to be used with concentrates, for example.

While all of these accessories have a different effect on the overall smoking experience, all bongs essentially work the same way, using a bowl, stem, and water chamber to produce smoke. After the bowl has been packed with a smokable substance and water has been added to the bong’s main chamber, the substance is lit and smoke is drawn down the stem, filtered through the water, and inhaled out of the mouthpiece.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE A BONG?

There are plenty of reasons why some smokers prefer to bongs over dry pipes, cigarettes, joints, or blunts. Some simply prefer the process, while others claim that bongs produce a smoother smoke. This may be true, seeing as the water helps to cool the smoke before it enters the smoker’s lungs.

Many smokers claim that the water is able to filter out more harmful chemicals than other filters. This may be true when smoking cannabis, as joints and blunts are often smoked without a filter. However, studies comparing tobacco smoke from cigarettes and water pipes have shown that both forms of smoking can have negative effects. Despite the fact that bongs have existed for thousands of years, there is a significant lack of research comparing this form of smoking with others.

HOW TO SMOKE WEED FROM A BONG

Smokers who have never experimented with bongs might feel a bit intimidated the first time they lay their eyes/hands on one. However, the process is actually quite simple. Here are the basic steps on how to smoke a bong:

1. Make sure you clean your bong before each use.
2. Fill your bong with water via the mouthpiece until the stem is covered with roughly 2cm of water. Avoid overfilling your bong as it may splash in your face and cause a mess. Add ice to the water for a smoother smoke.
3. Pack the bowl with your preferred herbs. Make sure the bowl is packed tightly to just under the brim, and that your substance is not chopped too finely, otherwise it may get sucked through the bowl and down the stem. Also, avoid clogging your bowl by overpacking it.
4. Place your mouth on top of the chamber, making sure your lips are inside the mouthpiece. Lightly press your face against the mouthpiece to stop any of the smoke from escaping.
5. Light your substance and suck in air through your mouth simultaneously. The water should bubble and the chamber should start to fill with smoke. Once the substance is bright red (or “cherried”), remove the flame to avoid charring it. Keep drawing in air until the chamber is filled with the desired amount of smoke.
6. When you’re ready to inhale, remove the stem from the bong and draw the remaining smoke into your lungs.

NOTE: Some bongs have a “carb hole” instead of a removable stem. This is a small hole either beside the stem or at the back of the chamber. As you light your substance and start to draw smoke into the chamber, be sure to block that hole with your finger to stop any smoke from escaping. Once you’re ready to inhale the smoke, remove your finger from the carb and enjoy.

HOW TO CLEAN A BONG

Nothing ruins a good smoke like a dirty bong. Below are some simple instructions to help you keep your water pipes nice and clean.

1. Dismantle the bong. 
2. Rinse each individual piece of your bong with hot water and let them all dry.
3. Fill a bucket with a simple cleaning solution (such as a mix of vinegar and baking soda), place the chamber inside, and gently scrub without scratching the material. Rinse the main chamber and repeat if necessary.
4. Repeat step 3 for each piece of your bong. To clean any small areas of the bong, we suggest using the Black Leaf Pipe Cleaners available through our store.
5. Make sure you rinse all pieces of the bong with hot water to remove any of the cleaning solution. Then set the bong pieces aside to dry completely.

NOTE: For best results when cleaning your bong, we suggest using the Bong Master Cleaner solution available through our store. 

TYPES OF BONGS

The bongs in our store are divided into 4 categories; glass bongs, acrylic bongs, ceramic bongs, and silicone bongs. Can't decide which type to put in your shopping cart? Here is a quick rundown of the pros and cons of the different materials.

On a budget? Have a look at our selection of acrylic bongs. Acrylic bongs are cheap, durable, lightweight and come in a wide range of colours and styles. On the downside, acrylic bongs tend to alter the flavour of your herbs, and not in a good way. Glass bongs are classic, but fragile. However, they are easy to clean and do not affect the flavour of your smoke. We sell glass bongs at different price points; from budget versions to super swanky thick-glassed pieces.

Ceramic bongs have an earthy feel and make for a good, clean smoke. As they are opaque, you never know when they are fully cleaned, and in terms of fragility, you need to treat them with the same care as you would a glass bong. Silicone bongs, on the other hand, are great because will are virtually indestructible.