what should I look for in a bowl

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Im the kinda guy, who will ask where the bowl is. Stand up- And it was in my lap, now on the ground. So I look for a nice Tough, Thick bowl. I do like one that looks good and has a Carb or Shotgun.

If I wana get baked I personally use my SteamRoller
( http://www.superpiece.com/photos/steamrollerhpsr1.jpg )

I got one mayby 7-8 inches long and 1-2 inch around. And that thing HITS like a mother fucker. Steam's also arent tooo incredably expensive.

If you got $$$ go with a bong. But that always requires lots of carefullness and water and somtimes a mess.

Hmm I've never even heard of a steam roller. Maybe I'll checm them out, but yeah I'm not interested in bongs because of the size and plus my friends have had their slider break twice.

there are several factors to consider.

One obviously enough for most is look, what do you want it too look like, you want to find something that you like, not your friends, though if you come to agreeance on some pieces its always a plus, especially when you smoke with them a lot.

2 is price, find your price range, there is no need to find a piece if you cannot afford it.

third-type, there are several types of bowls, think about what you want, carb/no carb, deep bowl/shallow bowl, long/short, and size of your holes at the mouth and the carb

four, material, glass? metal? acrylic? combinations? its up to you to decide what type of materials will fit your needs. Glass looks prettiest, but is fragile. Metal is sturdy, but heavy, and many people find that they have a "taste" one which i personally enjoy, plastic, and stone is heavy and not too fragile, though they can chip, and plastic is plasticy. Pick one or several.

tip-if you have hair that is in your face/on your face, make sure you get a piece that is long enough that you wont burn your hair when you smoke out of it, ive lost a few moustache hairs too a bic once or twice.

Wow informative post. Style is important to me, but I'll sacrifice it if I can get a nice functional bowl that hits well and is easy to clean. My budget is $30 and I prefer a glass bowl. I'm not too sure what a carb is, but I guess I want a long pipe with a deep bowl.

IMHO-
**steam roller - ugh.... the harshest of the harsh..you cant puff it like a bowl...instead you have to revert to inhaling a fat ball of smoke strait down to your throat...

Are they really that bad? ToDrunkToFish likes them

I like a bowl that is easy to clean, made of thick, durable glass, and has a rather long stem to allow the smoke to cool off a bit.
The cleaning part is important to me.
If you are feeling warm and fuzzy, look for a piece made by a local artisan. They are often comparable in price, since there is no cost of shipping from Pakistan and only one intermediate vendor- the actual shop, rather than a wholesaler- so you are getting a quality piece AND helping the local economy! :hippy:

I just want a bowl that is durable and easy to clean as well as hits extremely well. What would an ideal bowl look like to you guys? What is necessary for a good bowl?

Thanks