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What is Kief? (& How it Gets You Really High)


What is Kief? (& How it Gets You Really High)


Kief weed is a product collected from cannabis flowers and leaves. Here's how to use it, plus everything you need to know about this lesser-known cannabis concentrate.


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Cleaning your bong is essential for pure and tasty hits. After a few sessions with your favorite water pipe, resin, tar, and debris will begin to build up in the main chamber. Your downstem and bowl will become coated with dark, sticky residue. There are many ways to fight this build-up! Read on to discover the easiest ways to get your bong sparkling again.

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Though putting ice into your bong might feel strange at first, it has many benefits. Ice affects the density, temperature, and smoothness of your smoke. Ice can also affect the flavoring. There are specific types of bongs that work best with ice and tips to improve your experience adding ice to your bong.
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In contemporary times, it’s easy to take bongs for granted: they’ve been around since before our grandparents chiefed down, after all. Nevertheless, they’ve come a long way since their invention. Before ice catchers and percolators, bongs served the smoker community for centuries.
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Packing a bowl might seem intimidating to beginner smokers. Nevertheless, it does not have to just be a fantasy: the ability to pack the perfect bowl isn’t just attainable, it’s pretty darn easy! Once you get the hang of it, though, packing a bowl is potentially the most simple and straightforward way to smoke. 
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An age-old question: is there a wrong way to pack a bowl? The answer is: sort of. Though “right” and “wrong” don’t necessarily exist in the world of smoking methods (do what works for you, homie!), there are definite dos and don’ts when it comes to packing an efficient bowl. Abide by the law: not too tight, not too loose. 
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Bongs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. Materials include glass, acrylic, ceramic, and silicone. Each has its own pros, cons, and best uses. For example, while glass bongs may not be travel friendly, they give a strong intense high. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
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Bongs look complex, but they are easy to use. A bong is a pipe that filters smoke through water. They generally have four main parts.  Bongs are versatile and come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and sizes. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
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Bongs, bubblers, water pipes: It’s likely you’ve heard these terms all used to refer to the same thing. The truth is, these terms are not interchangeable and each has its own benefits and best uses. For example, a bong is great for group sessions or solo sessions at home. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
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Stone pipes are durable, portable, and make for a smooth smoking experience. Given that we’ve had centuries to perfect the stone pipe, they can be carved into any shape or size. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today! 
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Steamroller pipes are versatile, powerful pieces. Their unique shape--featuring a large carb hole--allows for intense hits and a customizable smoking experience. These pieces are worthy investments for any smoking enthusiast. 
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Spoon pipes are the classic stoner’s pipe. Perfect for a back porch sesh with friends or a solo smoke, these portable and beautiful pipes will remain a staple in the smoker’s toolkit. 
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Sleek, super stylish, and cool in more than one way: Sherlock pipes are iconic for a reason. Whether you want a smoother hit or just want to look a little classier, Sherlock pipes are an essential to any smoker’s collection.