I'm still pretty unsure when it comes to smoking a bong. can someone explain to me the basic steps?
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I'm still pretty unsure when it comes to smoking a bong. can someone explain to me the basic steps?
First assume the position, bong in hand, stem in the bong, packed bowl. I always light and work the carb/stem with my right hand, obviously this may vary from individual to individual. Do whatever is comfortable for you.
step one: apply flame to the bowl (note, it's always good karma to just light a side of the bowl, and leave some greens for the rest of the circle (assuming circle for this post) rather than lighting the whole damn thing.)
step two: mouth firmly to the pipe begin a nice pull that will fill the chamber of the bong (varies from bong to bong, (to bong to bong))
Step three: when the chamber is full of smoke and you're nearing the end of your inhalation, pull out the the stem and finish inhaling strongly to clear the chamber (another karma point, don't leave your leftover stale smoke in the chamber. always clear your plate)
Step four: pass the bong, exhale when appropriate...
Man, bongs are great. Just fill it up with some water, but not enough to flood the stem. Then pack the bowl on the end of the stem with your finest ganj. Rip that shit up, keep your finger on the carb hole though. Once your about 3/4 full of smoke let go of the carb and all the extra smoke goes whoosh! into your lungs. Hold in for 3-10 seconds. Oh, try putting a little listerine and ice in with your bong water, it will blow your mind.
==== --------Mouth... hole
| | --------Chamber
| | ___
| | \ / ----Bowl
Carb-|o | / /
| |/ / ------Stem
| /
|___|
Damn ASCII didnt work...
I know what ice does, what does listerine do?
you drink it, duh
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Not sure, but I believe Listerine is going to add a little minty flavor and perhaps cool off your hits a little bit more.
Poly, thought I was the only one who cornered the bowl. :)
^dont listen to him, hes a pothead, you DRINK the liserine...trust me holmes i know my listerine
it gets you FUCKED UP, and then when you burp or throw up it leaves a minty fresh taste in your mouth...yumm
He's got me there.
see silas, im right
chug that shiaaat
haha
Dude, I always corner the bowl. It's just rude not to, IMO. I want everyone to have at least one hit of delicious green per bowl. Even when I'm smoking by myself, I still corner the bowl. It's just habit.Quote:
Originally Posted by lateralus
i'm a traditionalist in rotation methods, and cornering is primary in group settings.
and furthermore - listerine is nothing to fuck with. 6-8 swallows and you're out on your ass like few fat shots of 151.
Yea, i was going to say, Listerine is mouthwash, not a drink :p
Dont drink mouthwash and dont ever listen to nickx760, he likes to fuck with people. You pour a little listerine into the bong water, it makes your hits mintykickass, plus the smoke stays trapped in the bubbles for a tiny bit longer, evening out your hits.
^listen to Green Screen, he knows whats up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Screen
The alcohol in the listerine fucks with your THC.
Use flavored water.
Hate it when amateurs don't corner the bowl..
I hate it when amateurs can't handle their listerine
My cousin was a smoker longer than me and never cornered the bowl, he thought when I did it that it was weird. Fucking bastard, I knew I had etiquette.
The trick with a bong is to always leave room to clear the chamber. This also means that, for a large chamber bong, you get a lot of air into your lungs before you start inhaling smoke. Exhale all of that air once you've filled the chamber, and that way you start inhaling smoke from the get-go. Furthermore, leave room in your lungs to clear the chamber. Feeling that fat packet of smoke rush into your lungs is, in my opinion, the best part about bongs.
Also, dissolving a breathmint in your bongwater or adding a few drops of peppermint extract is fun, as is ice.
One thing a lot of people don't think of is adding boiling water. I know it sounds weird, but when you're inhaling smoke and steam in the same hit, it's like a tropical rainstorm in your lungs!
Yeah ive really been finding out the miracle of the bong as of late, i use to love hitting them, but since ive gotten one, it doesnt get any rest.
Im sorry, im no amature, but what exactly is cornering the bowl? never heard of that up here in de east coast eh. is that clearing it? or is that trying not too pooch it?
its trying to only light a small portion of the weed to avoid cashing the weed before other people hit
well, we usually have lots of weed so it usually isn't a problem. unless someone requests it(we call it half moon) then it doesn't happen
My friends and I never corner a bowl. Whoever packs, gets greens, those are the rules.
1st determine if there is a carb hole, and thumb it if there is.
Take a few deep beaths and exhale.
Light bowl, slowly draw up smoke until tube is full, then stop.
Keep your mouth on the bong, and take a few deep breaths through your nose, and exhale through your nose.
Relight bowl, if needed, and continue to slowly draw up until bowl is gone, then carburate and inhale quickly and deep.
Hold until you exhale clear air.
:thumbsup:
Wimps who can't finish in one, are permitted a second chance to clear the bowl.
:cool:
The Bong Master is permitted to clear any leftovers before reloading.
:pimp:
Corner hits.
:rolleyes:
:p
Ok I'm not sure, when do you let go of the carb and put your thumb back on?
fuck a carb, drink listerine
and umm smoking isnt rocket science figure it out urself, if its difficult to figure out, then well....idk what to say to you
nevermind anyway.
let go of the carb (or slide the bowl) when you have only enough space left in your lungs to clear the chamber. Cover it when you're ready for another hit.
cornering the bowl, i used to do that shit but now im to lazy ...lol
i smoke by myself usually