As for the metal pipe creating a different high than a glass one or other devices.. id assume it is purely speculative. Human beings have an inbuilt part of thier thought process that allows them to physically experience things because they believe them, not because they are real. This is the basis of the placebo effect, and many tipes of psychosis.

What im saying is that the old guy probably just believes the metal pipe gives him a better high, and since he genuinely believes it, for him, it does.
duckfool Reviewed by duckfool on . Myth from an old stoner, or the truth? Ok, so my uncle, who I have the most respect for in the world, is a very heavy smoker, probably goes through 1/8 a day or more, and is almost always an "intellectual" high. He talks about philosophy and religion a lot, and I've probably seen him totally sober about 5 times my entire life. His weapon of choice is a little brass pipe w/ a screw-on top to cover the bowl for transport. He's a very efficient smoker, and never lets extra weed burn after his hits. Here's my question: he swears by Rating: 5