I normally use a Dug-out with the single brass bat hitter. By myself I find it makes the weed go much farther. I really like a bong with a glass bowl but sometimes not too convenient. As far as ice water I actually prefer warm water in a bong. The cold water makes the smoke more dense and when it gets in your warm lungs it expands making for a cough. Warm water is closer to body/lung temperature and I find it smoother. Either way clean bong water is important. Nothing stinks like old bong water.