Buying bongs and other smoking accessories in the US can be a bit confusing. With a lot of talk about drug paraphernalia and the fear of getting in trouble by authorities, many smokers are reasonably a bit hesitant to buy bongs or other things that may be considered "drug paraphernalia" online. The law regarding drug paraphernalia is very ambiguous so we will lay out all the facts and the experiences we've learned from throughout the years of selling bongs and pipes online, so that you can make an informed decision. What the law says and how that affects you According to the official us government website, drug paraphernalia "refers to any equipment that is used to produce, conceal, and...
Origin of bongs in the West The modern word "bong" originates from the Thai word baung, which means a cylindrical container cut from a bamboo stem to be used as a pipe. The word was adopted from the Thais because during the Vietnam war in the 1970s , American troops stationed in Thailand used these baungs to smoke some of their tobacco or even indulge in some cannabis. After arriving back home, the word baung transformed into the modern term "bong" as the pronunciation made it natural to add the "o" and remove the "au". Components of a Bong A bong or water pipe is composed of these simple components The bowl and stem, where the smoking product is placed The...
Silicone bongs are a relatively new smoking device that has revolutionized the smoking industry. After years of complaints from users about glass bongs and their fragility, silicone bongs were introduced to help eradicate the prevalence of shattered glass. Glass bongs certainly continue to be a fan-favorite, but with the emergence of more elaborate silicone bongs beginning to appear, glass bongs as the staple for bong manufacturing might not last. Why silicone for bongs? Simply put, Silicone bongs are made to last. Using high grade A silicone, manufacturers mold the silicone into bong like structures. Apart from their non-destructibility, what makes silicone such a great material for bongs, is how safe it is. For one, because of its low toxicity, the...
5 Reasons why Bongs are awesome Bongs are an ancient technology that has been used by multitudes of civilizations. With so much history and so much use its a no-brainer why bongs continue to be the preferred method of smoking for millions of people throughout the world. With so much insight available, lets take a deep look into why bongs have survived the test of time and why they will continue to be a staple of every smokers collection for centuries to come. 1. Bongs are the ultimate filtration from harmful toxins Bongs are a very simple tool but the benefits they offer are anything but. Because of the water used in a bong, the smoke is...
