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Pipe buying tips
I'm new to smoking and was looking to purchase myself a pipe and was wondering what one looks for when buying a pipe. I just want a small hammer or a spoon or something similar; you know, something that is easy portable (but more than a one-hitter). The reason I ask is that a friend told me that you should buy a pipe with someone who is experiance so as not to get ripped off. So, what are the ups and downs of various aspects of different pipes.
Thanks
Dave
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Pipe buying tips
Glass. Only downside is they can break and are a bit more difficult to clean. Breaking shouldnt be a problem if its good quality.
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Pipe buying tips
*just dont drop it on something hard*
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Pipe buying tips
Gotta look at thickness of glass, the thicker, the better. Don't buy pyrex, it's a waste of money and not nearly as good as glass.
But I think what your friend is refering to is prices and the way some headshops sell. Because with inexperienced customers, they'll jack the price up. You have some room to negotiate, after all you are the customer, and you know best :)
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Pipe buying tips
thcbongman...did you by any chance post on OverGrow too?
Just thought it was a familiar handle.
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you want a cone/bowl thats not too big, not too small..
if its a basic
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shaped pipe, then a hole at the end if annoying to smoke with if its a small pipe, but makes it a lot easier to clean.
easy to clean is nice.
small and portable is nice.
doesnt heat up too much is nice.
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Pipe buying tips
go for a glass bubbler man, like a sherlock bubbler or somethin, they hit like a mule and filter the smoke. they also look very nice. what more could you ask for.
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Pipe buying tips
glass...the hole in the bowl shouldnt be too large...check for cracks and leaks...good seals...go more than one place before you buy...the right pipe usually jumps out to me... almost picks itself...a carma thang....peace
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Pipe buying tips
make sure its glass, and of a good size if u really wnanna get stoned. and u might as well buy a bubbler like someone else said before. a glasas one tho. there better then normal glaasss pipes but there a lot smaller then bongs which makes them easier to hold.
later
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i am very impressed with my old mans type pipe, my ones man of clay shaped like a cobra, but i have used a wooden one, they are good but the best thing to smoke buds from, but are difficult to clean and its always full of resin
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Pipe buying tips
I tried to make my own pipe with not much success, though I did make one good one with the shaft of a hollow bic pen and a big pen lid top ;) I was looking online and went on grasscity.com and found some bitchin pipes on there, I went to order one and shipping was OUTRAGOUS!!! for a damn pipe, so i just went on to Ebay the greatest place in the world :)
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I agree with everyone.. make sure it's a nice glass one, I've dropped mine a few times and it hasn't broke *knock on wood*. Also, IMO, I like deeper/larger bowls for my pipes so I can pack a lot of bud ;)
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get a small glass spoon, mine cost me 8 bucks and its a joy to smoke from.
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yeah, glass is the only way to go...metal pipes suck.
nice size bowl is a must...inside out glass is the strongest and coolest looking...
like homie said, the right pipe will jump out at you...
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Pipe buying tips
Glass pipes are funny as hell just to look at... get the ones that change color! It's BEUTIFULLLLLL, man!
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Pipe buying tips
Yea get an inside glass spoon there bad ass and they start to change colors