Pipe buying tips

[davethegnome]

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

davethegnome Reviewed by davethegnome on 01-12-2005. 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 Rating: 5

[Nullific]

Glass. Only downside is they can break and are a bit more difficult to clean. Breaking shouldnt be a problem if its good quality.

[Frost.]

*just dont drop it on something hard*

[thcbongman]

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

[Nullific]

thcbongman...did you by any chance post on OverGrow too?
Just thought it was a familiar handle.

[adh endo]

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.

[Climbing High]

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.

[altwnyguy73]

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

[Not Enough Herb]

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

[adh endo]

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