Smoking pipes

WHAT ARE SMOKING PIPES?

A smoking pipe is a little glass tube meant for smoking dried herbs and hemp. The metal smoking pipes are also very popular. Usually it has one narrower end (mouthpiece) and one wider (bowl), which we fill with herbs. It can be made of glass, wood, ceramics, silicone, acrylic or metal and it can have various shapes. More and more often there are barrels with glass balls inside, which act as a filter, collecting remnants of the material so that they do not get into the mouth.

WHICH SMOKING PIPE TO CHOOSE?

Although all pipes serve the same purpose, their shape and the material from which they are made may work better or worse depending on your personal preferences. Here are some tips on how to choose the best pipe for your preferences:

You can choose among:

Glass pipes – the most popular type of smoking pipes on the market, available at every store. They perfectly reflect the taste of roasted dried fruit, do not heat up too much and are available in many forms (straight, spiral, with filter balls, bowls, bubblers). Their only disadvantage is brittleness – even the slightest fall can result in bruising;

Metal pipes – definitely most durable, intended mainly for smoking hash. Their disadvantage is that they heat up quickly and cool slowly, and they can leave an unpleasant, metallic aftertaste in the mouth;

Wooden pipes – stylish smoking pipes that add a resinous flavor to the dried hemp. They are durable and they look nice, but they are also hard to clean. Unfortunately, in the case of this type of pipe, only dry cleaning is recommended;

Ceramic pipes – solid smoking pipes that not only look nice, but also perfectly reflect the taste of CBD. Weight may be a problem in their use. Due to the fact that they are heavy, they will only work at home;

Silicone pipes – handy, perfect for traveling. They fold easily, resembling a piece of rubber. Made of high-class and non-toxic silicone, which, despite heating, does not emit any toxic substances. Salt and alcohol are enough to clean this type of pipe;

Acrylic pipes – the cheapest type of smoking pipes used mainly at festivals. Because they are difficult to clean, they are called one-hit pipes. Much more durable than glass smoking pipes, but thanks to metal or plastic bowls they tend to distort the taste of dried herbs.

When choosing the best smoking pipe for you, it is worth determining how often you will use it, in what circumstances and what you expect from it. If you care about the taste, choose a glass or ceramic cigarette smoking pipe. If you want it to be indestructible, a metal barrel should do the trick. If you don’t like wasting time cleaning – we recommend one hit pipes. You like to stand out – a wooden smoking pipe should be the best one for you.

HOW TO USE A SMOKING PIPE?

Smoking from a pipe is easy. It is enough to fill the bowl with dried fruit, set it on fire and inhale the smoke through the mouthpiece. However, you should remember about a few rules that will facilitate this process:

Choose a relatively loose hemp top
Do not whip the dried hemp in a bowl. Air flow is very important here;
Take a slow puff. This way you will avoid throat irritation and coughing;
Clean the equipment after the session is over. Delaying will make the dried remnants stick to the sides of the barrel and make them hard to remove.

HOW TO CLEAN THE SMOKING PIPE?

It all depends on what barrel you have. In the case of glass smoking pipes, for cleaning you will need:

ziplock bag
isopropyl alcohol
dish soap
salt (preferably sea salt)

First, put the smoking pipe in a ziplock bag and pour alcohol into it. Add a tablespoon of salt and close. Shake the bag thoroughly until you see that the sediment starts to peel off, then let it stand for a few hours so that any dried remnants can easily detach from the sides of the bag. Finally, rinse the barrel with water and dishwashing soap and let it dry.

The process differs slightly for other types of smoking pipes as not all materials can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. In the case of wooden pipes, clean them “dry”, using pipe cleaners. This method can also be used when cleaning silicone or metal pipes. However, always check the thickness of the brushes so as not to scratch the surface of the smoking pipe.

IS USING A SMOKING PIPE HEALTHY?

Smoking with a smoking pipe can be compared to smoking a cigarette, with the difference that in the case of pipes, only tar gets into the body, and in the case of dried CBD or marijuana, also active substances that have a good effect on our body.

So is smoking from a pipe healthy? No, but by choosing cups with glass balls, we significantly reduce the entry of harmful substances into the body. It is also worth paying attention to the quality of the dried hemp we smoke, choosing only the one from proven sources.

Smoking dried hemp from the pipe is one of the most frequently chosen ways of using this product. The smoking pipes come in various shapes and sizes and are made of various materials. Our assortment includes glass, metal, brass pipes and many others that appear and disappear due to great interest. Among the glass pipes, there are simple and spiral ones, often equipped with glass filter balls and they are decorated with unique patterns.

What distinguishes our smoking pipes is their solid quality and affordable prices. So if you are looking for a perfect smoking pipe, definitely check out our offer at Cannabis Spot.