By forcing the smoke through the percolator holes, the large, single stream of smoke is broken up into many tiny bubbles, resulting in more contact with water, and further cools the smoke on its way up. This process is done either through a percolator or a diffused downstem. 'Diffusion' is the process of forcing smoke through several tiny holes while submerged under water. More advanced bongs, as mentioned above, use 'Percolators' to further diffuse the smoke through water. Upon contact with the water, the smoke is instantly cooled 40-50 degrees to a lower temperature that doesn't hurt the throat.Ĭooling smoke causes it to condense, so by delivering a cooler and more condensed smoke, bongs allow a user to consume both a larger amount of material in one hit, and at a higher frequency throughout the day thanks to the smoother hit.īong have evolved in their styles, shapes, and materials (like borosilicate glass bongs), but the core principals of filtering smoke through water have withstood the test of time. Unlike the unfiltered, direct hit of a dry pipe, water pipes and bongs filter smoke through a chamber of water before it travels up the neck to be inhaled. Be sure to protect your investment with our Glass Warranty Program, Piece Protect.įrom classic beaker bongs to more intricate modular bongs and recyclers, DankStop offers a wide selection of bongs to fit your lifestyle no matter how, what, where, or when you like to smoke.

Keep in mind, glass is fragile no matter how thick or well built. DankStop offers a wide assortment of glass cleaning solutions to keep your bong clean. If you smoke often you'll also want a bong you can clean easily, because smoking from a dirty bong is hazardous and generally gross.

How often do you smoke? If you're a daily user, you'll want something that can withstand the inevitable 'oopsies' that happen to any daily driver. If you prefer to smoke on the go, however, then a portable, unbreakable, silicone bong or a mini glass bong might be a better fit. If you like to smoke at home, glass bongs are a great option thanks to their elegant look, durable construction, and simple maintenance. If you're only using wax or concentrates, we recommend trying a dab rig, as they are designed specifically to retain the flavor and terpene profiles of concentrates.Īt home or portable? Smokers come from all walks of life. If you want to use your bong for dabbing, you'll want to swap out your glass bowl for a 'dab nail'.

You'll need a 'glass bowl' attachment, which comes standard with most bongs and acts as a holder for your herb as you ignite it. DankStop aims to offer a wide selection of bongs online to be sure we have something for everyone.įactors to consider when you buy a bong online:ĭry herbs or dabs? If you're only smoking dry herbs, you can never go wrong with a classic beaker or straight tube bong. Over recent decades, bongs have advanced into an entire ecosystem of sizes, shapes, materials, designs, attachments, themes, and smoke styles. Unlike traditional hand pipes, bongs use water to filter out ash and particles from smoke, while also cooling the hot smoke to a more comfortable temperature that's easier on the throat.īongs have maintained their popularity thanks to their simple and effective ability to deliver a highly enjoyable smoking experience.

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