Why don't weed smokers use the same kind of pipes as traditional pipe smokers?

[Cliff Huckable]

Why don't weed smokers use the same kind of pipes as traditional pipe smokers?

Real pipes look great. Weed pipes always look like...well, kind of lame.

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[lemon boy]

you think hookahs (traditional tobacco pipes fyi) look lame?

otherwise, the answer is that smoking dope requires a greater amount of airflow than a regular pipe will provide.

LB = one time dope smoker, off and on pipe smoker.

[NorCascader]

we will in a pinch.

we will also use apples, carrots, cans, snow, bark, bare hands, milk jugs...................

[Parvo]

this is just a guess, but...
when smoking marijuana, one typically draws a big ol deep inhale of the illegal substance, while traditional pipe smokers swish it around in their mouths without taking the smoke deep into their lungs to experience the “high”. so a cleaner "hit" through a glass pipe is preferable over roasting the edges of your traditional tomacco pipe. furthermore, the resins building up from constant use requires frequent cleaning. therefore, a easy-to-clean glass pipe, preferably made by snodgrass, is what most weed smokers of style and means use.
or so i've heard.

[LivinCO]

we will in a pinch.

we will also use apples, carrots, cans, snow, bark, bare hands, milk jugs...................

these all make perfect sensemelia, but...

...snow?? enlighten us oh wise one...

[Jer]

You can modify many traditional pipes to smoke weed if you're into stealth.

Remove any filters, bore out stem (needs to be a straight, thick stem), insert screen. You could even machine a steel bowl liner if you're a real smart guy.

[hafilax]

I strongly recommend against smoking using anything with aluminum.

[bagtagley]

Blown glass pipes can be works of art, and it's amazing to see a nice one being made. Not lame to me.

[bio-smear]

I suggest an agitated asbestos lining for durability.

[Cliff Huckable]

Blown glass pipes can be works of art, and it's amazing to see a nice one being made. Not lame to me.

Pics appreciated!

[Benny Profane]

I strongly recommend against smoking using anything with aluminum.

Probably a good policy, but those little 7oz Coke cans are the handiest thing to have around when the pipe decides to get up and walk away. Christ, you can practically puncture a hole with your finger these days.

[iscariot]

Thurgood Jenkins: The MacGyver smoker is a very handy guy to have around, especially when it comes to reefer.
McGyver Friend: Hey, man, we're out of papers.
McGyver Smoker: All right. Then get me a toilet paper roll, a corkscrew and some tin foil.
McGyver Friend: We don't have a corkscrew.
McGyver Smoker: All right. Then get me an avocado, an ice pick and my snorkel.
McGyver Smoker: Trust me, bro. I've made bongs with less. Hurry up!

[mc_roon]

...snow?? enlighten us oh wise one...

absolutely doable. it's a last resort, and you need the right type of snow(heavy) but it works.

[skibuminwyo]

I have used flutes before. Er, I mean one of my friends has used a flute before. Anything can be made into an appliance, if you are desperate.

[Garrett]

Why do weed smokers burn their product? Seems wasteful and bad for the lungs. I'm all for making smoking weed as geeky as possible:

[skibuminwyo]

Thats kind of a cool vaporizer. But, how well would it work in the trees on your ski hill, or on the chair? Hmmmm? Hmmm? These are the important questions to ask.

[Garrett]

Yeah I haven't tried any of the ceramic "heat transfer" vaporizing pipes, but it'd be interesting to give a shot...

I would probably use the stuff if you didn't have to smoke it.

[Benny Profane]

Yeah I haven't tried any of the ceramic "heat transfer" vaporizing pipes, but it'd be interesting to give a shot...

Stay away from operating heavy machinery or complex math afterwards.

[Jax]

I had a 'corncob' lefty made by snodgrass, '95 maybe? I had it stowed in my fleece jacket and apparently passed out on it after a show. It broke.

[Chainsaw_Willie]

To my eye, those all look better than most traditional tobacco pipes I've seen.

[DharmaBum]

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To my eye, those all look better than most traditional tobacco pipes I've seen.

Well yeah, but you're stoned.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

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edit: bet the snow pipe would work well if u had some tinfoil 2 keep product dry

[Aussie_ripper]

I could see how heavy snow would work. Certainly wouldn't be easy, but cold water makes a bong hit smoother so I wonder how smooth that would be?

Plus when you smoke out of a weed pipe you can be like "yeah, bra" without saying shit.

[thommy21]

My friend has one that's more like a tube. Much smaller than the one in the vid. Placed in a backpack with the hose wrapped around and it looks like you are using a camelback.

Thats kind of a cool vaporizer. But, how well would it work in the trees on your ski hill, or on the chair? Hmmmm? Hmmm? These are the important questions to ask.

[Parvo]

My friend has one that's more like a tube. Much smaller than the one in the vid. Placed in a backpack with the hose wrapped around and it looks like you are using a camelback.

A "chillum"?