Okay so when I started smoking I did my research and have only been smoking out of Bongs and Vapes (Vape only for a year) but I decided to get a bowl for on the go. I tried a bowl (spoon?) once and it didn't seem that bad. What I bought however is super harsh and I cough like a demon no matter the amount inhaled. I'm wondering if maybe the hole is too big and resin build up needs to happen? or can I put a tiny bit of water in the bottom of the spoon to cool the smoke? If I fail at this I'll just go back to Apples when I'm out and about I'll attach another pic in a second showing how the bottom is...but it seems I could add a bit of ice water and still be fine...thoughts?
I know I can put a rock in the hole to plug it...I guess I'm just wondering if there's a cure for the harshness.
Its a dry piece bro it will be harsh when you aint got your finger on the carb. When i smoke a spoon i keep the carb covered, people will say thats not how you smoke a spoon but i aint never seen a rule book to smoking. It gets me high so give it a go, keep the carb covered.
Try maybe not scorching the weed on your hits and take a slow smooth hit. Generally seems to help me, or maybe get a bubbler for on the go.
i find bigger bowls like that to give harsh painful hits, maybe a bubbler would be a good investment. it would not work or atleast make a difference if you put water in it so dont. as for the hole size ou can get regular metal screens, glass screens, and even a small spring if the right size
yeah I did notice when my finger was on the carb it was smoother...taking my finger off just made it shoot into my lungs and felt like I scorched them I think I'll try less than a one hitter with mids so I don't waste any more kush. see if I can hit it better. Ty for the help...if I can't hit it right I'll just keep my apples on the go regift this on Xmas btw...would resin build up make it less harsh or not make any difference besides making it not fall through?
Try cleaning it really good. Chances are it has a lot of resin and crap inside the bowl since its so big on that part. But clean it thoroughly. Get a zip lock bag and fill it less than half way with equal amounts of alcohol, water, and salt. Put the piece in the bag. Zip up and shake well till its clean. I had a bowl piece that went on the bong that did the same thing no matter how much I cleaned it or tried to hit it smooth. Then I cleaned the shit outta it and it stopped. I have to clean it almost daily though
If the whole where the smoke goes through Is too big try putting a screen on top of it so the bud won't fall through.
Try slowly tapping the carb a few times while you inhale so you get smaller hits and can stop inhaling when it starts to burn
Just don't torch the whole bowl, corner it and smoke it slowly. You can control how fast you want it to burn by using the carb and by how fast you feed it oxygen (by pulling on the pipe).
Inhale slower and as one user said tap the carb, it will dilute the smoke a little to make it less harsh.
If you smoke cigs they'll make you more prone to coughing from herb. I always hit my spoons with the carb covered, if I want air I can suck some in around the mouthpiece, no need to let up the milky goodness. When I'm almost full I let up the carb and suck in the rest. I've also heard that you can sorta vape the herb by inching the lighter to it as you inhale, but make sure you don't actually ignite it. If it works, you can smoke the vaped bud then, its easier on the lungs I think (some people disagree). I just saw some small rubber bands with a fat part, it's meant to go around your bowlpiece with the fat part covering the herb for $3.50 each on this site. Could make an interesting totally portable 2-sesh bowl.
honestly man, glass pipe smoking is kindof an art of its own. you can't toke a glass pipe like u can the bong or the vape. it's all about balancing your oxygen:smoke ratio and heating the herb just right. when you get good at it, it's one of MY most preferred and favorite ways to smoke. i like pipe highs personally, not quite as intense, and they feel nice and relaxing, and seem to go a little longer. but again, it's different than smoking other pieces. practice. OH one more thing, it'll be easier to practice on a see-through pipe, because you can better gauge how much smoke you have.
YOU are a dumbass who clearly knows nothing about weed or a bowl. When you cover the carb, you are filling up the bowl with smoke and when you let go of the carb you clear all of the smoke built up inside the bowl. Thats why you light it, COVER it while cherry's goin, and LET GO to clear the smoke.. Now you Mr. fuck the "rule book to smoking" have made so many peoples bowl's cash SO fucking fast and if I was your friend i'd disown you...