The word bong comes from the Thai word baung (บ้อง), which means a wooden cylinder or pipe cut from bamboo and used for smoking. At that time, its central identifying shape reflected the strong cylinder of a bamboo stem.
What is a bong
The mouth, vessel, or tube of the bong is connected to the base where the water is. Bongs are often custom-made or homemade and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and modifications such as neck clips or gravity chambers. Some bongs are a single straight tube that connects to the mouthpiece. Others have a wide base (usually spherical) that connects to the tube.
The only other important parts of the bong are the bowl and the bottom. There are several types of professionally made bongs - glass, metal, and acrylic. Such devices are easy to clean and use, which is incredibly appreciated by the consumer.
Device required
Every rastaman knows what a bong is for. The main reason for its popularity is its ease of use. The best devices offer simplicity and immediacy while facilitating a smoother hit by eliminating harsh dry smoke and filtering water.
It's much easier to learn how to use a bong than some other popular smoking devices. After all, they require less preparatory work, and typically give a stronger blow. But, the main thing is not to forget to take care of the smoking unit. If this is not done, then an unpleasant smell and taste of resins will appear, and the smoke itself will become many times heavier.
The history of the emergence of a miracle unit
Archaeologist JK Dombrowski unearthed the earliest known water pipes in Ethiopia in 1971, dated between 1100 and 1400 BC. In 1924, Arthur Dunhill, in a study of water pipes in Africa, noted that the absence of smoking apparatus in Europe was a clear indicator of their origin.
According to Dunhill, the San people of South Africa created a tubular tube with a bowl at the top and a round water chamber at the bottom, connected by a curved tube. His theory that this was the birth of the water bong is in relative competition with Dombrowski's, but both still provide further evidence for the African origin of the bong.
Types of bongs
How to choose a bong? The main differences between the units are: the material from which they are made (glass, bamboo, silicone, metal), and the size (from 10 to 50 cm).
Miniature devices are designed for one, and large ones for a huge company. It is also important to understand that glass bongs are more fragile than all others and will break if hit hard.
You can learn how to smoke a bong like a pro from the first time, following all the instructions:
- Fill the bong with water. Pour directly into the mouthpiece. The lower part should be immersed inside the bong by no more than 2 cm;
- Prepare the tobacco;
- Pack the bowl. However, don't stuff the bowl too tightly. Make sure there is room for air to still pass through;
- Ignite the smoking mixture;
- Place your lips on the mouthpiece. Create a snug fit by placing your lips completely inside the edge of the mouthpiece;
- Once you get enough smoke into the pipe, pull the bowl out of the bottom and inhale the smoke.
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