I myself am not big on bongs, having only ever owned 3 but i can say glass is the way to go. What Country are you living in/whats the budget? Id say either way you want to go on "everyonedoesit.com" and look at their cheap bongs section. you can get a bamboo bong for around $8 in the US i think. also the "Bling Bongs - Old Dirty Blowback" is going for £25 and a friend owns one and its a very nice smoke. HOWEVER i would say you save up and put about £50/£60 in a nice glass piece with percolators, fine bowl, and ice pinch.