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*what should my budget be?
$90 will be fine for a first. Glass on Glass might be out of your price range.
*any physical features that will help determine how my hits will be? or determine the quality of the bong?
Thick glass will be more durable, a larger joint will give less drag, a straight tube has less water volume than a beaker or bubble style so it'll have less drag but less filtration.
*does the size of the bong really matter other than cosmetically?
Absolutely. Ask the store owner if he knows the smoke volume. The bigger the bong, the more smoke you can clear at once.
*is there anything else I should keep in mind?
Name brands are awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a locally blown CCG piece with rubber grommets. Also slider does > carb. Carbs are only good in homemade bongs.
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