How to Use a Bong
How to use a bong
If you’re new to the world of cannabis consumption and are looking for the right device or you’re trying to add some variety to your collection of accessories, Using a bong is a great way to accomplish that. The simplicity of a bong, its effectiveness, and ability to deliver smooth hits makes it a staple in any smoker's arsenal.
Gather your materials
Before diving into the realm of bongs it is important to collect all of the necessary supplies so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible.
- Bong: Choose a bong that suits your style and preferences. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. Bamboo bongs provide the smoothest hit because of the bamboo’s ability to filter the smoke. Glass bongs leave a taste that is unnoticeable until you experience the amazing flavor that bamboo can provide.
- Cannabis: Select your favorite strain of cannabis. Use a grinder to make sure that the herb is finely ground.
- Water: Fill your bong with water. The water level should cover the percolator so that it will function properly. The percolator is the mechanism within the chamber that will increase the volume of bubbles in the water resulting in more smoke to be inhaled.
- Lighter and Hemp wick: You will need a lighter to ignite the hemp wick. The hemp wick will be used to burn the cannabis.
Pack the Bowl
Once you have all of your materials proceed to pack the bowl.
- Remove the Bowl: Carefully remove the bowl from the bongs downstem.
- Fill the Bowl: Place a pinch of ground cannabis into the bowl. Pack lightly to ensure that the herb burns evenly. If you pack the cannabis too tightly then the airflow will be disrupted.
- Insert the bowl: Insert the bowl back into the downstem
Prepare for the hit
The bowl is packed and ready, it's time to prepare for the hit.
- Position yourself: Sit comfortably with the bong in front of you. Hold the bong with one hand and place your mouth inside of the mouth piece.
- Ignite the cannabis: Using your ignited hemp wick, bring the flame to the edge of the bowl while inhaling gently.
- Inhale slowly: when the cannabis is being burned by the lighter slowly inhale like you are using a straw.
- Remove the flame: Once the bowl is ignited and you feel like you have an adequate amount of smoke within the chamber remove the flame from the bowl.
- Clear the chamber: The easiest way is to remove the bowl from the downstem and take a large breath in. You will come to find your own personal way of clearing the bong. This will clear the chamber and it will ensure that you have inhaled all of the smoke.
Exhale and Enjoy
After you take your hit make sure you exhale all of the smoke. If you improperly exhale you put yourself at risk of coughing. Sit back and relax knowing that you are consuming cannabis in the most efficient way possible.
