How to choose a bong
The first subject we dive into on tonight’s stream, after a little vape news, is how to choose a bong. If you’re new to bongs, we will help you break it down so it’s not overwhelming and you know how to evaluate a piece of glass. We’ll show you some of our faves, and get into the basics of what all the parts of a bong do. We’ll talk about:
- Perc styles
- Can (water chamber) sizes
- Mouthpieces
- Compatibility and stability
- Style
We’ve also got some unusal bongs to show you, and we’ll talk about why you want a dedicated piece of glass for your dabs. And how often should you clean your bong and change the water?
Check out the new Planet of the Vapes glass catalog
Our sponsor, Planet of the Vapes, has been busy the last few months assembling and tweaking a catalog of glass for all you vaporists! Each piece fits a different style and look, and we’ll talk about the different characteristics so you can figure out which is best for you. Their lineup includes:
- The Standard – choose your favorite perc
- The Thumper – perfect for portable vapes, and more
- The Recycler – more water action
- The Teardrop – a curvy shape for something different
- The Planet – the POTV version of the classic globe bong
- The Cloud Cube – super stable and holds a ton of water
Big Ass Gallery
Here’s some eye candy while you wait for the stream to start Friday night!
We start the night off with a dab from our dedicated dab rigs!
I like the Chugga-Jug Bubbler from recvapes.com. It’s easy to hold, has a laid back mouthpiece, and is pretty forgiving with the water level.
This has been my daily bong for years. I like the modularity, and I love to have the joint off to the side. It’s very stable, and no way a hot vape gets in my face with this one!
This bubbler comes apart at the black ring so you can clean the insides easier. We might need more of this!
The Chill Pipes bong is metal with a ceramic interior coating. Tough and pure! The mouthpiece unscrews so you can get in there and clean things up.
POTV has The Standard bubbler available with three different percs – one for flavor, one for purity, and one for balance.
The Standard has the Max Purity perc. It strips out some flavor, but really cuts back on the phlegm the next morning.
A closeup of the Max Purity perc. It’s a classic matrix perc with a lot of tiny pinholes in it.
The Standard with Max Flavor perc. Flavor is preserved, but you might cough a little more the next day than you would with the Max Purity perc.
Here’s a closeup of the Max Flavor perc. It’s three big holes that create bigger and fewer bubbles to preserve the flavor.
The Standard with the Perfect Blend perc. It’s a nice middle road with a good balance of flavor and purity.
Here’s a closeup of the Perfect Blend perc. The showerhead perc has more slits than the Max Flavor has holes, but fewer slits than the Max Purity has holes.
The Thumper, shown here with a green POTV Lobo. This little thing is great to run around the house!
The Cloud Cube is popular because it is very stable and can hold a ton of water. Fun to watch while you hit! Shown here with the glass mouthpiece, but also comes with a whip like the Planet below.
The Planet is a classic globe with a stable base. Shown here with the whip, but also comes with a glass mouthpiece like the Cube above. This one can also hold a lot of water.
The Teardrop has a curvy shape that feels good when you palm the bottom of it, but it can’t hold a vape while standing on its own.
The Recycler is cool to watch while you hit it, but water level can be tricky to get the best action! Yeah, I need to clean it.
Tell us what you think!
Got questions for the stream? Drop them in the comments below. Got a question about bongs or glass? Drop those below, too. Let us know what you think!
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