compared to about any other method bowls are harsh as fuck. the smoke is the hottest because it has nothing to cool or filter it and it comes at you a lot faster than a j/bong. honestly the best thing for people to start smoking is a joint cause they can control how much they take and the smoke comes in a slower stream so its not so intimidating.

i can take a huge ass bong rip and not cough but a big hit from my pipe hurts my throat a lot.

go with a jay or a blunt for a first timer. especially if they smoke cigs, thats perfect.