need help choosing a glass pipe

el-producto · #1 (**permalink**) 12-31-2003, 09:51 PM

ok i want to get a glass pipe for on the road and when i go out i guess, plus im getting tired of using a metal pipe and i cant always use my bubbler. im not going to order it off the internet but i was wondering what i should be looking for in my local headshop...i dont want to spend over $40. i just want to know some characteristics a good long lasting glass pipe will have ya know...i need one thats going to give me the best hits and not get clogged easily plus looks tight

persondudeguy · #2 (**permalink**) 12-31-2003, 10:06 PM

Get recommendations form friends to where is a good place to go. Then you wont need to worry about buying a peice of crap.

el-producto · #3 (**permalink**) 12-31-2003, 10:19 PM

what? theres like 5 headshops here with the best one being Cracker Box Palace. i know where to get my pieces

doobiescoo31 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-31-2003, 10:34 PM

my best advice is look for one that's thick and has some weight to it. otherwise it has a chance of breaking.

ge0rge · #5 (**permalink**) 12-31-2003, 10:42 PM

yeah, make sure the glass is thick...

If there are any marbles or other things added on to it, I believe that it is best made when the thickest part of the marble is where it should make contact with the pipe.
ie: basically, you shouldn't have an entire circle sticking out of the side of the pipe, but maybe just like 1/2 circle or something like that. (does that make sense?)

make sure the hole in the bowl is obviously not too large, I think something around the dimensions of 1 to 2 mm is a pretty good standard. (so you're not sucking all the ash and weed through the hole)

Look at the characteristics of it, will it be easy to clean?

And of course, the general art work quality and originality.
If it's color changing, inside out, etc.

Oh, where the shaft of the pipe meets the bowl, make sure that the "weld" is solid and not all bumpy or too thin; if it was originally two pieces made into one pipe.

That should help a bit.

adamBC · #6 (**permalink**) 01-01-2004, 12:00 AM

ask to see a couple differant pipes that are roughly the same size, compare their weight. you want a HEAVY pipe. the heavier it is, the less breaking youll get. also, those little bumps or "marbles" as its been put are good. They tend to absorb some of the shock when a pipe is dropped, and usually those will chip, but the pipe will remain intact.

AppalledWithMe · #7 (**permalink**) 01-01-2004, 07:28 AM

I spent $12 on my glass spoon as it was just supposed to hold me over until i could get something nicer. It's not color changing, the hole in the bowl is kinda big, and it's extremely light. That was over ayear ago and my best friend has been through 3 broken (and very expensive) spoons in that period. I have thrown my bowl into the front of my bookbag for a few weeks with no chips, it's really long and because of that it hits like a champ. and the bowl sits lower than the mouthpiece so you don't inhale ash. My friends seem to use my spoon when it's sitting there with 3 others, so I'd just like to say that sometimes it works out like that.

Lexicon Devil · #8 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by doobiescoo31
my best advice is look for one that's thick and has some weight to it. otherwise it has a chance of breaking.

Ya i just bought a thick ass spoon a couple days ago. I dropped it on the concrete yesterday and he survived

he just needs name now.

You should be able to buy a nice, protable, thick spoon for $40

billy dempsey · #9 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 04:14 AM

make sure its a color changer, and make sure its something you really, dont just base your choice on other peoples opinions

el-producto · #10 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 04:37 AM

alright no pipe for me right now at least. im selling my little bubbler and getting a really nice one instead

Pyrite · #11 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 02:04 PM

I would suggest going with something short if you plan to take it out of the house. You want something that you can pretty much wrap your hand around to hide it. It should also fit comfortably in your pocket. I'd say no more than 5" long.

el-producto · #12 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by Pyrite
I would suggest going with something short if you plan to take it out of the house. You want something that you can pretty much wrap your hand around to hide it. It should also fit comfortably in your pocket. I'd say no more than 5" long.

thats the thing with me wanting a bubbler...i really want a nice one thats gonna cost me at least $100 i know...but im gonna wanna take it out and i dont know how im gonna do it...kinda hard to conceal a 9 inch bubbler

Lexicon Devil · #13 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by el-producto
thats the thing with me wanting a bubbler...i really want a nice one thats gonna cost me at least $100 i know...but im gonna wanna take it out and i dont know how im gonna do it...kinda hard to conceal a 9 inch bubbler

i got a nice smaller bubbler that fits in my pocket fine for $38...get something like that then spend the rest on weed

el-producto · #14 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by Lexicon Devil
i got a nice smaller bubbler that fits in my pocket fine for $38...get something like that then spend the rest on weed

i already have a little sherlock bubbler that cost me $40..fits in my pocket and shit. it doesnt really cool off the smoke that much though, too small or something. i want a bubbler thats gonna be a mini bong actually ya know

Lexicon Devil · #15 (**permalink**) 01-02-2004, 07:55 PM

my 7 inch hammer seems to do the trick, it cools the smoke as much as my bong...bigger bubblers just seem like a waste to me...they're just like bongs portability wise...but without the huge rips.

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#1 (permalink) 12-31-2003, 09:51 PM
el-producto Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas, home of Screw and lean sippers Posts: 1,671	need help choosing a glass pipe ok i want to get a glass pipe for on the road and when i go out i guess, plus im getting tired of using a metal pipe and i cant always use my bubbler. im not going to order it off the internet but i was wondering what i should be looking for in my local headshop...i dont want to spend over $40. i just want to know some characteristics a good long lasting glass pipe will have ya know...i need one thats going to give me the best hits and not get clogged easily plus looks tight

#2 (permalink) 12-31-2003, 10:06 PM
persondudeguy For $40, my mind is free Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 419	Get recommendations form friends to where is a good place to go. Then you wont need to worry about buying a peice of crap. __________________ Big up yourself! Respek

#3 (permalink) 12-31-2003, 10:19 PM
el-producto Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas, home of Screw and lean sippers Posts: 1,671	what? theres like 5 headshops here with the best one being Cracker Box Palace. i know where to get my pieces

#4 (permalink) 12-31-2003, 10:34 PM
doobiescoo31 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 104	my best advice is look for one that's thick and has some weight to it. otherwise it has a chance of breaking.

#5 (permalink) 12-31-2003, 10:42 PM
ge0rge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 225	yeah, make sure the glass is thick... If there are any marbles or other things added on to it, I believe that it is best made when the thickest part of the marble is where it should make contact with the pipe. ie: basically, you shouldn't have an entire circle sticking out of the side of the pipe, but maybe just like 1/2 circle or something like that. (does that make sense?) make sure the hole in the bowl is obviously not too large, I think something around the dimensions of 1 to 2 mm is a pretty good standard. (so you're not sucking all the ash and weed through the hole) Look at the characteristics of it, will it be easy to clean? And of course, the general art work quality and originality. If it's color changing, inside out, etc. Oh, where the shaft of the pipe meets the bowl, make sure that the "weld" is solid and not all bumpy or too thin; if it was originally two pieces made into one pipe. That should help a bit.

#6 (permalink) 01-01-2004, 12:00 AM
adamBC Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: BC (bud country) Posts: 3,981	ask to see a couple differant pipes that are roughly the same size, compare their weight. you want a HEAVY pipe. the heavier it is, the less breaking youll get. also, those little bumps or "marbles" as its been put are good. They tend to absorb some of the shock when a pipe is dropped, and usually those will chip, but the pipe will remain intact. __________________ i've never had a dream in my life, because a dreams something you wanted, but still haven't pursued. i knew what i wanted, and did it till it was done, so i've been living the dream i wanted to be since day ONE.

#7 (permalink) 01-01-2004, 07:28 AM
AppalledWithMe Just Say Maybe Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Depends on the time of the year Posts: 350	I spent $12 on my glass spoon as it was just supposed to hold me over until i could get something nicer. It's not color changing, the hole in the bowl is kinda big, and it's extremely light. That was over ayear ago and my best friend has been through 3 broken (and very expensive) spoons in that period. I have thrown my bowl into the front of my bookbag for a few weeks with no chips, it's really long and because of that it hits like a champ. and the bowl sits lower than the mouthpiece so you don't inhale ash. My friends seem to use my spoon when it's sitting there with 3 others, so I'd just like to say that sometimes it works out like that. __________________ While you're counting your sheep I'll count my lucky stars You were the last good thing I ever saw

#9 (permalink) 01-02-2004, 04:14 AM
billy dempsey sstoned rappa Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 444	make sure its a color changer, and make sure its something you really, dont just base your choice on other peoples opinions __________________ B Clips shouts to young luck, jay nice, HOMOCIDE

#10 (permalink) 01-02-2004, 04:37 AM
el-producto Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas, home of Screw and lean sippers Posts: 1,671	alright no pipe for me right now at least. im selling my little bubbler and getting a really nice one instead

#11 (permalink) 01-02-2004, 02:04 PM
Pyrite Boy Genius Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 139	I would suggest going with something short if you plan to take it out of the house. You want something that you can pretty much wrap your hand around to hide it. It should also fit comfortably in your pocket. I'd say no more than 5" long. __________________ The most important part of reading is reading between the lines.

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#15 (permalink) 01-02-2004, 07:55 PM
Lexicon Devil Red Eyed Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Suburbia Posts: 164	my 7 inch hammer seems to do the trick, it cools the smoke as much as my bong...bigger bubblers just seem like a waste to me...they're just like bongs portability wise...but without the huge rips. __________________ I'm a negative creep...