One way to smoke weed is to use a bong. A bong is a smoking paraphernalia that’s used to make and inhale marijuana smoke. Many cannabis users prefer a bong over other methods of ingestion – and for good reasons. One, a bong cools the smoke down with water. This reduces irritation on your trachea and lungs while you smoke weed. Two, it hits a lot smoother than a joint or a pipe. Third, it’s not as expensive as a vaporizer; it’s a low-cost way to smoke. Compare a one-time $40 investment in a nice bong to $1-$2 for blunt wrappper or rolling paper. There are different kinds of bongs to smoke weed out of; glass ones are usually considered to be the best. They look nice, feel smooth, and are easy to clean. A head shop should sell bongs starting at about $30 and up. Since they all function the same way, some bongs can be a foot tall while others might look a lot like hookahs, at over 3 feet tall. Discrete smokers prefer smaller pot paraphernalia than those who openly tell others of their habitual bud use.
A bong has a few main parts. The first one is the chamber. That’s where all of the smoke comes through while you hit it. The stem of the bong goes out the side, towards the bottom, and represents a pipe where you put your bud in. Oftentimes, a bong requires a screen (a metal screen that keeps the marijuana from falling through the pipe). The last part of the bong is the mouthpiece. That’s where you put your lips to inhale the smoke. You fill up the chamber of the bong with water. Depending on your experience and taste, you might prefer different liquids. In effect, they all cool down the smoke. Things like ice-cold Koolaid and/or orange juice have been used, and people say they give bud a delicious taste. When you smoke weed out the bong, you inhale it through the stem. Crush it up, and put it in the pipe that goes out the side. Make sure the bottom part of the pipe of your bong is covered with water – only then will the smoke pass through the water. No worries: the THC won’t dissolve in water. This process cools down the smoke with air bubbles while you smoke weed. The bong itself is held with your hands as you put your mouth to the mouthpiece.
To take care of your bong and make sure it hits nice every time, make sure to keep it clean. Resin, or left-over buildup that remains in the stem / chamber of the bong, must be cleaned out every once in a while. After every 8-10 times of moderate use, clean your bong with household cleaning solutions. Warm water and soap work well, but might not get all the sticky grime off. Just make sure to rinse it well before using again – no one wants cleaning chemicals in their lungs.
