Bongs Water Pipes

Bongs, or water pipes, are smoking tools commonly used for enjoying dry herbs. While some may prefer to enjoy their dry herb in a joint, pipe, or other method such as orally, bongs/water pipes have gained popularity due to their simple design that allows the user to smoke the dry herb in a controlled manner. While bongs/water pipes differ in design, functionality, and user experience, they are all filtration devices that use water to cool and purify dry herb smoke. Bongs and water pipes, such as the Terratokes Katana Bong, can be purchased online or in smoke shops. 

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Bongs Water Pipes Functionality

Bongs/water pipes offer an ideal level of functionality for those who aren’t a fan of rolling joints or who prefer the filtration offered by bongs/water pipes. There are many different water bong types, but almost all feature a base of some kind, typically a beaker base or straight tube base, a chamber for the smoke to pass through, a mouthpiece, and of course a bowl and downstem. Bamboo bongs, glass bongs, silicone bongs, and gravity bongs are just a few popular bong types. If you’re looking for a smooth option, you may opt for a bamboo or glass bong. If you’re looking for something portable, you’ll likely also want to consider a bamboo bong or a silicone bong.

Why Use a Bong/Water Pipe

Most users look to a bong/water pipe for a less harsh hit as the water helps to filter out impurities and allows for a more profound dry herb taste. Bongs/water pipes also allow for added cooling, which means that the smoking experience is less harsh on the throat and lungs, so some users prefer bongs as a method to take a larger rip. When using a bong/water pipe, once you light the dry herb in your bowl and you have the mouthpiece up to your lips, begin to pull slowly so that smoke is drawn down through the downstem and into the water chamber. The water will cool the smoke and remove some particulate matter. While each consumer may prefer a different water temperature for their bong water, ensure that your bong water is clean no matter what. Some people prefer cold water for a cooler hit, while some consumers enjoy the warmer smoke that comes from lukewarm or room-temperature water. After the smoke passes through the water, it continues up the neck of the bong and into your lungs. 

Why Use a Bamboo Bong/Water Pipe

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, aesthetic, and functional bong/water pipe to take with you on the go, look no further than the Terratokes Katana Bong. Our bamboo tube is constructed from construction-grade bamboo that is shatterproof, lightweight, and antimicrobial! Bamboo is eco-friendly as it’s able to be sourced directly from the environment as opposed to glass and rubber bongs that require processes just to create the glass or rubber itself. For those unfamiliar with bamboo, it’s a fast-growing supergrass, not a tree. Bamboo is one of the most highly-recognized clean-air plants, and can fully mature in 3-5 years! As such, using bamboo to craft our bongs doesn’t result in deforestation. Our tube is 16 inches, which the TerraTokes founders decided was an ideal size for on-the-go use.

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