Top Tips For Using A Bong Properly
Cannabis has been a staple of human society for the better part of the last 10,000 years and can be enjoyed in countless different ways. While you should certainly sample all varieties of consumption, the bong offers the ultimate method for smoking your dry herbs.
It seems easy enough, but there are many ways to improve your bong smoking game for fun and recreation. Here are some of the most important things beginners should know about mastering the bong.
- Begin with Finely Ground Herbs
To begin with, you will need a light and fluffy pile of finely ground herbs that will burn slowly, easy and evenly. This is important to providing that billowing cloud of resinous smoke. Furthermore, a perfectly ground herb makes it easier to pass the bong around the room and keep a single bowl burning bright.
For best results, you will need a dedicated cannabis grinder. But, in case you don’t have one on hand, you will find that a pair of scissors will function well. You can even use the pokey-perforated side of your grater box to achieve an almost perfect grind every time.
- Cool the Smoke
The nice thing about the bong is that the smoke will pass through the water which cleans the smoke and reduces the temperatures to a certain degree. This creates a smoother smoke that is easier on the throat and lungs.
But, take this a step further! Many people will drop an ice cube or two into the bong and the cooling effect is increased, but that’s not even the best idea. For a real professional touch, fill the chamber with shaved or crushed ice to drop the temperatures and enjoy a SUB-ZERO bong rip.
- Practice Breathing
This is not exactly like smoking a joint, but pretty close. Remember that you don’t want to torch your herbs to oblivion by holding the flame on the bowl while you smoke. Instead practice some short shallow breaths while you ignite the herbs. Once you have a nice glowing cherry, you can begin pulling the smoke into the chamber – the slower the better.
Once you have the desired amount of thick tasty smoke, you can pull that into your lungs. You will have to begin small, but soon your endurance will improve and you will be able to rip like a pro. The cooling effect of your bong water chamber will make it easier to take bigger and bigger rips. It should be noted that drinking alcohol at the same time diminished your capacity to hold a large hit.
- Pay Attention to the Breath at the End of the Hit
It’s all about that last breath at the end of your hit. If you do this right, taking a proper bong rip is nothing like taking a drag on a joint. You don’t want to waste any smoke and if you are smoking with friends it is proper bong etiquette to clear the smoke from the bong before you pass it.
Do this by filling the bong with only the smoke you will fit in your lungs. Anything else will remain in the throat and cause irritation. Avoid this by pulling the smoke into the lungs and cleaning the bong by opening the carburetor and pulling in the fresh clean air. This will push the smoke into the deepest recesses of your lungs and maximize the experience. Furthermore, this is a good way to make the most of your dry herbs.