A question we get asked a lot is smoking from bongs healthier?
Bongs have been around for hundreds of years but recently their popularity has grown exponentially because of the advancement in their water filtration systems that make smoking a much more enjoyable experience. Smoking from a bong is thought to be the healthiest way to smoke dry herbs other than using a vaporizer. When smoking from cigars or regular glass pipes you risk inhaling burnt ash or tar. That is not the case with glass bongs because the ash gets trapped in the water and thus prevented from reaching your mouth.
How To Smoke A Bong!
If you're a first-time smoker you might not be sure how to smoke a bong, but no worries because we are going to tell you step by step how to do it!
1) Fill your bong with water - The amount of water you need will depend on the type and size of your bong. The general rule of thumb is to fill the water just above any percolators or downstems your bong has. Another handy tip is to fill your bong with a ton of water while it's brand new or clean and suck in as hard as possible, (water will get in your mouth) then spit out the excess water. Repeat this until no more water gets in your mouth. This is the perfect water level! And will be easy to remember next time you need to fill your bong.
2) Grind up your dry herbs - You can use your fingers but its always best to use a herb grinder to ensure a consistent grind that won't clog your bowl. It is usually better to grind your herbs as fine as possible but not too fine that it will fall through the hole in your bowl piece.
3) Pack your herbs into your bong bowl - The bowl is the funnel-shaped glass piece that sits in your bongs joint and holds your dry herbs. Pack this piece with your grind herbs, firmly but not too tight. If you pack it too tight you would allow airflow through. It is always best to pack a small bowl because you can always pack it again!
4) Light your bowl - Hold the bong in your dominant hand and place your mouth over the mouthpiece. Your lips should go inside the mouthpiece to create an airtight seal. While you are inhaling light your dry herbs and continue to inhale while lighting it. Stop lighting the bowl when you get the amount of smoke you prefer. After a few seconds pull the bowl out of the bong and continue to inhale to clear the bongs chamber.
And that's it! Now you know exactly how to smoke a bong!
