Yeah if you have average to big hands and can pull the carb with one hand, the wicks aren't really an issue. But it's just kinda awkward... no more than a bong though really, anything 2-handed is a bit awkward with the hemp wicks. If you nail the bowl with alcohol or whatever, that should keep it decent... the little interior screen will definitely goo up, but you can clean that one every 5 or so times and it'll be like new.

It's my most-used piece by far.