My roommates and i are all going in on something to smoke out of/with next year and we're wondering what to get? We're thinking a couple of nice bongs, one really nice bong or a volcano. Advice?
I'd personally go for one nice bong. You could get a really nice Sheldon Black for probably $400 or so. I personally don't like vaporizing all that much, just is not my thing so I'm a bit biased. I also love Sheldon Black pieces so I'm biased in that respect as well.
Hm.. that's a hard question. In all honesty the volcano is the better buy, and you'll appreciate it more in the long run, I think. One thing I've learned is that bongs come and go, and it just takes one stupid friend or one stoned mistake and that bong is gone forever. That being said, I love bongs though and I love buying new glass. If I had a $500 budget I might get a couple of nice bongs or a really nice piece with some accessories or something, like an ashcatcher.
I for sure wouldn't dump all the money into one piece. You should diversify in a few different things. If people don't already have bowls and bubblers get a few, a nice bong or two, and a vap if you prefer. 500 can go a long way imo.
I feel completely opposite. I had the volcano, and it was pretty sweet, but if I had that money, I would buy a really nice tube. I would suggest an SG. You can find a fixed stem, or a single chamber SG in that price range. That is my opinion personally because after vaping and smoking for years, I have come to appreciate glass a lot more. However, if you really want a vape, just get a cheaper one, (but still high quality) such as the vaporbros.
for 500 dollars at NY Gifts (6th ave), I purchased a Toro circulator a/c and a 7mm stemless US Tubes. best glass purchase of my life, you wont regret it. i have a thread about it somewhere
get Da Buddha and a decent single chamber tube and an GonG vape adapter and take vapor rips or one person could use the vape while another uses the tube
I was going to reccommend the exact same thing. US Tubes are the best daily drivers out there, and pick up a nice ashcatcher for the option of some extra filtration. I'd reccommend a stone glassworks if you could pick one up, Preston is a beast.
2 ft 18.8 Stemless MGW with gridcap to 10 arm tree perc and splash gaurd and ice notches to hold a foot of ice. Oh, Matching worked bowl, perc and sg.
Da Buddha Vaporizer ~ $140 Downstem Attachment ~ $15 Magic Flight Launch Box ~ $90 Nice glass bong ~ $100 Spend the rest on some nice green to use in above products. =) With this setup you'll have a solid bong, home vape and portable vape, and you'll even be able to hook your bong up to your brand new Da Buddha.