Knowledge Base

Guide to Water Pipe Styles

As water pipes have evolved over the years, so have smokers’ preferences over one style or another. While some users prefer certain details for their pipes, such as artistic flair or a certain perc, others are more concerned with the basic shape of their pipe. After the style of the pipe has been decided upon, then users can choose a preferred material, color, and accessory pieces for their pipes.

How to Properly Store Your Product

When it comes to a good smoking session, proper storage is a huge factor. Storing your product in the wrong container or exposing it to too much light or moisture can degrade it so much that it becomes completely worthless. Besides picking out your favorite blend and your favorite type of pipe, be sure to choose a quality storage container for the product you won’t be using right away. Here are a few options for you to consider.

What You Should Know About Carb Caps

Carb caps are quickly becoming a staple in the smoking world for several reasons. They are useful tools for beginners or veterans and can significantly improve a smoking session using just a simple technique. Carb caps are easy to use and not very expensive, so every user should include one in their arsenal of supplies. Read on below to discover why carb caps are so essential for a great session and how to use them effectively.

Heady Versus Scientific Glass: A Comparison

Smoking from a “scientific” glass pipe or from a “heady” glass pipe, and the quality of sessions each one produces, has been a cultural debate for decades. On one side, the scientific pieces offer more advanced filtering accessories for much smoother hits. On the other side, heady glass adds a visually artistic element and takes a typical session experience to the next level overall. Here we break down the pros and cons of both scientific and heady glass pipes.

What to Look for When Selecting an Ash Catcher

After a few rounds of completely cleaning your water pipe, or smoking out of a dirty one just once, you may find yourself more curious about ash catchers than you ever thought you’d be. Ash catchers not only help keep your water pipe cleaner by catching the ash before it falls into the base, but some even include an added percolation function if you currently just own a basic pipe. Many smokers enjoy the smooth hits that percolators provide, and they are quickly becoming a must-have for any water pipe. Before heading over to the ash catcher page and grabbing yourself the coolest looking one or the least/most expensive one, read on to learn about which ash catcher will be best for you. There are four basic features of an ash catcher that users should consider before purchasing.

A Beginner's Guide to Spubblers

If you’ve never heard of a “spubbler”, don’t worry. These devices are relatively new and only a few online headshops have recently started carrying them. Spubblers (a combination of spoon and bubbler), or chubblers (a combination of chillum and bubbler), are small handheld pipes offering both the portability of a dry pipe and smooth hits of a water pipe. These hybrid devices are quickly growing in popularity, and you may start seeing them around more frequently. If you enjoy smoking trends or just like to experiment with new devices, you’ve got to give spubblers a try.