Yes, but they mostly get hash there. Now most potheads will tell you that different types of cannabis == diff. effects. I think the Afghan people would be much happier with the uplifting effects of a good sativa than the depressing stone of hashish at a time like this.
If we really want to show the Afghan people that we care, we should airdrop some skunky American-grown marijuana, from Northern Cali preferably, to the poor people there. Once they all get high, they will see that the Taliban are truly the enemy.
In this month's bong report, we are going to examine two of the newest contenders to the throne of "best bong." The Tommy Chong Bamboo Series, and the RooR Beaker series.
[Editor's note, by DJBongHit: mmm... Roor...]
THE BONG REPORT, OCTOBER 2001 PREMIER ISSUE
In this month's bong report, we are going to examine two of the newest contenders to the throne of "best bong." The Tommy Chong Bamboo Series, and the RooR Beaker series.
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CHONG:
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By now it's pretty common knowledge that Tommy Chong has lent his name to a company who makes glass bongs. These long-rumored pieces are finally making their way to the market. Many of the early purveyors are the online head shops.
The artistic merit of these pieces is subject to taste. The one commonality between most (if not all) of the entire Chong line is the glass marble featuring Tommy's face. Exterior designs vary according to the price, with the massive DOS KILOS model ($500) weighing in at an incredible five pounds!
The novelty of owning a bona fide "Chong Bong" wears thin quickly once you realize that a large percentage of your purchase price goes toward the licensing of the Chong name. I mean come on, it's not like Tommy's sitting there himself making all of these by hand! This is simply the marriage of an opportunistic (and yet unknown) glass blower with an aging counter-cultural icon looking to squeeze the last few dollars out of his rep.
From an engineering point of view, Chong's line offers almost nothing new, with a lone variation on an existing innovation; The Bamboo series offers two models with a double chambered percolator. The smaller model will run you about $210 (15", 44mm diameter), and the larger one, about $280 (24", 44mm diameter). Both have a 4mm glass wall. The perc design can be seen here.
The theory of multi-chambered bongs is that forcing the smoke through two chambers of water instead of just one produces a cleaner hit through increased filtration. While clinical studies have yet to be performed, one can assume that this is probably true.
In conclusion, one must weigh the "coolness factor" of owning a genuine Chong piece along with the hefty price tags. From a purely functional standpoint, you have to decide if the double perc mechanism and Chong branding warrant the inflated costs.
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ROOR:
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Many of you are familiar with the RooR bongs from Germany. Their claim to fame is glass on glass pullouts with precision cut glass. In most bongs, a rubber grommet is used to seal the stem to the base, while an O-ring is used to create an air-tight lock between the bowl and the stem during a hit. However, the RooRs use finely cut glass to create their own seals. There is no rubber to be found, which makes for the utopian "pure glass experience." They also make "ice chiller" models for each series in their line, with a pinch in the tube near the base to stack ice cubes on.
Unfortunately, this quality comes with a lofty price point. To increase accessibility, RooR commissioned the creation of their "4:20" line. This line goes back to rubber grommets, but maintains the glass-on-glass bowl-to-stem connection. However, what we are going to examine here is the polar opposite of the value line... the new RooR Beaker models ($205-$250).
How do you improve on the Ice 2000 series of RooRs, perhaps the very best of a line that has been called the bong equivalent of Rolex? Simple: You widen the base a bit, foregoing the sleek vertical symmetry in favor of a decidedly less-stylish but theoretically better-performing piece. Increased water capacity means better filtering (again, in theory).
With their primary innovation already established and unlikely to change anytime soon, RooR has resorted to making minor structural changes to their new Beaker series. One must consider the increased price (over the Ice 2000 series) and also the diminished aesthetics before making a purchase. However, RooR continues to push the frontiers of innovation with their Ash Catcher and Diffusor (to be discussed in our next issue).
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That's all for now. I look forward to any feedback you might have!
Man, I would love to be in that airtight space, and totally hotbox it, man! anyone know where i can find a submarine? we can make everything the marijuana smoking section.
4:20 is meaningless to me, because I am stoned 24/7.
When I sleep, I hook myself up to an iron lung that supplies me with life-giving THC all night.
I go through about 2-3 oz. per day. My garden is so large that if I were growing commercially it could put all of Vancouver's growers out of business. But it is really just for personal use.
When I cough, fragrant marijuana smoke comes out.
My stash is so large I have to store it in mattresses. I singlehandedly keep Sleepy's in business.
I am a stoner. Anyone want to come smoke up with me?
Of course we Americans know how to grow. But a lot of our shit still comes from canada and mexico because people are lazy and those countries have a surplus. I'm getting really worried about what might happen to the bud supply now!
Obviously, with the recent crackdowns on security at the borders it is harder to smuggle drugs these days? Has the marijuana supply or prices changed where you live? If everyone could post their region and the market situation there, that would be great. Thanks and happy toking.
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Yes, but they mostly get hash there. Now most potheads will tell you that different types of cannabis == diff. effects. I think the Afghan people would be much happier with the uplifting effects of a good sativa than the depressing stone of hashish at a time like this.
If we really want to show the Afghan people that we care, we should airdrop some skunky American-grown marijuana, from Northern Cali preferably, to the poor people there. Once they all get high, they will see that the Taliban are truly the enemy.
In this month's bong report, we are going to examine two of the newest contenders to the throne of "best bong." The Tommy Chong Bamboo Series, and the RooR Beaker series.
[Editor's note, by DJBongHit: mmm... Roor...]
THE BONG REPORT, OCTOBER 2001 PREMIER ISSUE
In this month's bong report, we are going to examine two of the newest contenders to the throne of "best bong." The Tommy Chong Bamboo Series, and the RooR Beaker series.
******
CHONG:
******
By now it's pretty common knowledge that Tommy Chong has lent his name to a company who makes glass bongs. These long-rumored pieces are finally making their way to the market. Many of the early purveyors are the online head shops.
The artistic merit of these pieces is subject to taste. The one commonality between most (if not all) of the entire Chong line is the glass marble featuring Tommy's face. Exterior designs vary according to the price, with the massive DOS KILOS model ($500) weighing in at an incredible five pounds!
The novelty of owning a bona fide "Chong Bong" wears thin quickly once you realize that a large percentage of your purchase price goes toward the licensing of the Chong name. I mean come on, it's not like Tommy's sitting there himself making all of these by hand! This is simply the marriage of an opportunistic (and yet unknown) glass blower with an aging counter-cultural icon looking to squeeze the last few dollars out of his rep.
From an engineering point of view, Chong's line offers almost nothing new, with a lone variation on an existing innovation; The Bamboo series offers two models with a double chambered percolator. The smaller model will run you about $210 (15", 44mm diameter), and the larger one, about $280 (24", 44mm diameter). Both have a 4mm glass wall. The perc design can be seen here.
The theory of multi-chambered bongs is that forcing the smoke through two chambers of water instead of just one produces a cleaner hit through increased filtration. While clinical studies have yet to be performed, one can assume that this is probably true.
In conclusion, one must weigh the "coolness factor" of owning a genuine Chong piece along with the hefty price tags. From a purely functional standpoint, you have to decide if the double perc mechanism and Chong branding warrant the inflated costs.
*****
ROOR:
*****
Many of you are familiar with the RooR bongs from Germany. Their claim to fame is glass on glass pullouts with precision cut glass. In most bongs, a rubber grommet is used to seal the stem to the base, while an O-ring is used to create an air-tight lock between the bowl and the stem during a hit. However, the RooRs use finely cut glass to create their own seals. There is no rubber to be found, which makes for the utopian "pure glass experience." They also make "ice chiller" models for each series in their line, with a pinch in the tube near the base to stack ice cubes on.
Unfortunately, this quality comes with a lofty price point. To increase accessibility, RooR commissioned the creation of their "4:20" line. This line goes back to rubber grommets, but maintains the glass-on-glass bowl-to-stem connection. However, what we are going to examine here is the polar opposite of the value line... the new RooR Beaker models ($205-$250).
How do you improve on the Ice 2000 series of RooRs, perhaps the very best of a line that has been called the bong equivalent of Rolex? Simple: You widen the base a bit, foregoing the sleek vertical symmetry in favor of a decidedly less-stylish but theoretically better-performing piece. Increased water capacity means better filtering (again, in theory).
With their primary innovation already established and unlikely to change anytime soon, RooR has resorted to making minor structural changes to their new Beaker series. One must consider the increased price (over the Ice 2000 series) and also the diminished aesthetics before making a purchase. However, RooR continues to push the frontiers of innovation with their Ash Catcher and Diffusor (to be discussed in our next issue).
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That's all for now. I look forward to any feedback you might have!
Blaze on...
What about computer generated images of marijuana plants?
Man, I would love to be in that airtight space, and totally hotbox it, man! anyone know where i can find a submarine? we can make everything the marijuana smoking section.
Good to see you too man, automatic -1 is where it's at! Look for stoned_spork soon, that will be me posting
4:20 is meaningless to me, because I am stoned 24/7.
When I sleep, I hook myself up to an iron lung that supplies me with life-giving THC all night.
I go through about 2-3 oz. per day. My garden is so large that if I were growing commercially it could put all of Vancouver's growers out of business. But it is really just for personal use.
When I cough, fragrant marijuana smoke comes out.
My stash is so large I have to store it in mattresses. I singlehandedly keep Sleepy's in business.
I am a stoner. Anyone want to come smoke up with me?
is that someone would probably get a worse punishment than that for selling me some marijuana. And I really want some marijuana right now.
Of course we Americans know how to grow. But a lot of our shit still comes from canada and mexico because people are lazy and those countries have a surplus. I'm getting really worried about what might happen to the bud supply now!
Obviously, with the recent crackdowns on security at the borders it is harder to smuggle drugs these days? Has the marijuana supply or prices changed where you live? If everyone could post their region and the market situation there, that would be great. Thanks and happy toking.
Mmmm... sticky dank buds. I'm salivating just thinking about them... or at least I would be if it weren't for this damn cottonmouth!
BTW, how the fuck did you get modded up? Glad to se the moderators are finally ditching the $3 crack for something healthier and organic.
Amen to that, brotha! Nothing like passing around a blunt, sitting in front of the TV!