Everything You Need to Know About Blunt Etiquette

A blunt is a cigar that is slightly wider than a cigarillo, but not as wide as a corona. Blunt cigars consist of two parts, the inner leaf, which is made from tobacco and the outer part, which is rolled in a spiral around the inner leaf.

There are two common styles of blunt rolling, the Dutch style and the Philly style.
What you then do is remove the tobacco from inside and re-roll it with your chosen leaf, for example some type of herb.

Blunt smoking is usually carried out in groups or circles, commonly called ciphers, or ciphs. The passing of the cigar is usually done in a counter-clockwise direction, though the direction is open to individual choice. Since the smoking of blunts is done in ciphs, it is wise to follow some basic etiquette in these gatherings.

No Sleeping.
Sleeping on blunts actually means that someone is not smoking or passing it on.
This is wasteful and rude, so it is discouraged.

No Joking Please.
Humour is definitely discouraged during ciphs, especially when someone is taking a hit at the time. It can cause the smoker to hack and wheeze, which would be a waste of a good blunt.

Pass the blunt.
Blunts are smoked in ciphs and usually more than two people are involved. It is therefore a good idea to agree how many times a person can take a hit at any one time. It could be considered rude to take more than three hits, especially in a large group, so make sure you pass it on.

Chip in.
It’s customary to share some of your leaf or herb or donate money to the person who rolled the blunt.

Blunt rolling is a fun way to socialise or hang out with your friends. So, start rolling and start enjoying, but be sure to mind your manners at all times.

Posted in Blunts, Smoking, Tobacco at October 27th, 2009. No Comments.

Vaporiser – What It Is and How It Works

Have you ever seen a vaporiser and have you wondered how they work and why they have become popular with smokers? Known for being the best alternative to smoking cigarettes and cigars, what are the other benefits of using a vaporiser?

Actually, there are many things to discuss about vaporisers, just as there are numerous kinds of vaporisers on the market. If you really want to know all there is about them, the Internet is the best source of information. Now let’s focus on discussing what a vaporiser is and how it really works.

A vaporiser is a device used to heat dried herbs that will eventually produce an aromatic vapour, which is intended to be inhaled by the user. It is generally considered to be the safest way of smoking, because it produces no harmful substances such as tar, benzene, toluene and other toxic particles that smoke normally contains.

A vaporiser is assembled from a number of parts, including the whip or hand piece, which is one of the most important elements of all vaporisers. The hand piece has two ends, with a screen at one end and a tube at the other.

The herbs to be heated or vaporised, placed onto the screen. After some time, they begin to produce a smoke-like mist that is inhaled through the mouthpiece. The role of the vaporiser is to direct the flow of hot air, also known as the convection process, through the plant material, which melts the active components.

Some vaporisers use the conduction process, whereby a metal plate is used to heat the herbs. However, because the convection process is more effective, most modern vaporisers rarely employ conduction.

Vaporisers are becoming more popular, because they are easy and safe to use and they have the ability to produce the desired high. However, there are many things to consider when purchasing a quality vaporiser, so take some time to research each type before making your final choice.

Posted in Legal Highs, Smoking, Vaporisers at October 15th, 2009. 1 Comment.

What Are Herbal Highs

Herbal Highs can come in many forms from dissolvable strips, herbs, tablets and liquid. They don’t usually contain and chemicals only herbal products and are often a healthier and safe option to an illegal substance.

Herbal Highs can be consumed in many ways from smoking to oral, so as well as a wide variety of products there is a method for taking them that suits everyone, so you don’t have to be a smoker to enjoy them.

They can range in price from a mere £4.99 for a single packet up to £35 for a multi pack of varying herbal highs.

Some of the most common herbal high products are EX-1, Koru Energy Strips, Road Runner Super and Druids Fantasy.

Herbal highs can offer varying different experiences from Halluncinogenic’s, High energy to a more chilled out feel.

If you’re unsure of where to purchase these there are varying head shops on the internet that will have  a herbal highs category on the website, and if you’re unsure you could always drop them an email to ask for advice and their recommendations

Posted in Herbal Highs at October 15th, 2009. 2 Comments.

Bongs 101

Bongs or water pipes are smoking devices that are often associated with marijuana. However, they can also be used to smoke other legal substances such as tobacco and plants that belong to the genus Cannabis. They serve as filters for the substances smoked.

Bongs can be acquired in places where plants from the Cannabis genus are legal. They can be bought in head shops that specialise in the paraphernalia used for recreational drugs. There are also Smart Shops, which are prominently found in the Netherlands, which sell various bongs. Some websites also offer bongs that can be purchased online by credit card. Shipment of the products depends on the location of the website owner and the customer.

Whether people buy bongs from head shops or order them from websites, they can expect to find a variety of types. Materials, size and colour differentiate one bong from another.

One of the most popular models is the mini bong. These are only about five inches tall and don’t hold too much water. However, some people purchase mini bongs, because even if it is small, a huge amount of smoke can be inhaled in a short period of time, especially when they use a big bowl to hold the substance being used.

Another well-known type of bong is the big bong, which is approximately 53cm tall. Some prefer these because the smoke produced is cooler compared to that produced by the mini bongs. The smoke is cooler because the bong is very tall and so has further to travel before being inhaled.

Posted in Bongs, Herbal Highs, Legal Highs, Smoking at October 9th, 2009. No Comments.

Helpful Guidelines on Cleaning a Weed Grinder

You might know how to use a weed grinder, but these tips will help you learn more about this exceptional tool that can help you achieve a more pleasurable smoking experience. Be sure to stay informed about the correct way to use your weed grinder, especially when cleaning out the buds. You don’t want to use one with small flaky pieces on the inside and if you find cleaning up the dust essential to your smoking habit, here are some useful tips on how to properly maintain a weed grinder:

First-Time Cleaning

Before using a newly bought grinder, it needs thorough cleaning in order to protect it from the chemicals surrounding the metal plates. Start off by unscrewing and inspecting the pieces, an average grinder has four. You may possibly see a few flakes left behind from the manufacturing process. Wipe the weed grinder down with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to kill germs and bacteria and use a Q-tip if needed. Then, it’s ready to use.

After-Use Cleaning

It isn’t necessary to clean the grinder frequently, but when the “kief” starts to block the screen and the weed grinder starts to stick, making it difficult to turn, then it’s time to clean it. Before thoroughly cleaning the grinder, collect as much kief as possible. One great tip is to get a piece of paper and tap each piece of the grinder onto it. If there is a lot of build-up, you should put the grinder in the freezer and leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes, which will loosen up the remaining kief. Once it’s ready, use a toothpick or any fine-tipped object to remove as much dirt as you can. Finally, wipe the grinder down with isopropyl alcohol and use a Q-tip to get into the grooves.

Posted in Herb Grinders, Legal Highs, Smoking at October 5th, 2009. No Comments.

Multi-Pipe Bongs: Art Forms with Hazards

Multi-pipe bongs are starting to gain popularity among fanatics of legal highs. Even though the authorities are continuously sending warnings to the public about the potential hazards of these substances, very few actually heed them. College students and teenagers in general have taken to smoking various tobacco-like products that include dried lettuce, herbs and many other substances that have the same texture and consistency as tobacco. This is where multi-pipe bongs become the smoker’s best friend.

A bong is an apparatus used for smoking. It consists of a long, upright, hollow cylinder that has one end sealed by a supported base, while the other end has an opening to allow a smoker to cover it with his or her mouth. Multi-pipe bongs have channels of pipes inside to help filter out more of the impurities from the smoke, as well as provide an artistic design to the simple bong architecture. The device has a combustion chamber, with an inlet where the substance is placed and an outlet that allows smoke to seep out.

Multi-pipe bongs are usually made out of plain glass, but other materials, including acrylic, metal, ceramics and even wood have also been used to enclose the multi-pipe designs.

Veteran smokers are aware that multi-pipe bongs are safer than using cigars or cigarettes. Indeed, the incidence of lung cancer in the users of such filters is lower than that of normal tobacco users. There are times when a person who uses multi-pipe bongs frequently develops cancer of the lips, which makes this method of filtering smoke undesirable.

Posted in Bongs, Smoking at October 2nd, 2009. No Comments.