One of the reasons why the Rizla rolling machine has been such a long-term success is its ease of use. To roll a cigarette with a Rizla machine, the first step is to open up the roller so that there is something of a pocket in the centre. Next, the amount of tobacco that the smoker wants in their cigarette should be carefully placed into the pocket. At this point, the roller should be closed up so that the tobacco can be moulded into the shape of a cigarette, which occurs by pulling down on one side of the roller with the thumbs. People rolling should be careful not to work it too much at this point, as this will make the tobacco too tight. Packing the tobacco too tight will make the cigarette difficult to drag from. Once the tobacco is ready to go in the roller, the rolling paper must be put into the top of the machine after the glue on the paper has been moistened. Then the person rolling must work the machine with their thumbs again, and once the paper has gone all the way into the machine the cigarette should be ready to go.   

The rolling machines from Rizla come in various different sizes, so that users can roll anything from a small cigarette to an oversized one. To create an oversized cigarette, multiple papers can be put together. 

Many legal highs require nothing more than a credit card, a vaporizer, a Roor pipe, or glass ashtrays to enjoy the experience, in the way of paraphernalia.  Many of these methods are very cheap and affordable, and some herbs that induce certain feelings can even be legally grown right at home.

In 2010, there were 41 new synthetic psychoactive substances invented and distributed in Europe that were all perfectly legal. The rise in legal drugs that produce highs is unprecedented. People enjoy using them because they can produce energy, enhance sex, create a sense of tranquillity, decrease stress, and give them a nice, natural high that is comparable to cannabis. Others stimulate a person so they feel energised, giving them the extra boost to stay up all night partying or some extra courage during socialising when they are otherwise rather shy. 

There are substitutes out there for cannabis a-plenty, but there are also herbal ecstasy and a slew of other choices for people looking for a 100% legal high. Just remember that if you are getting high legally, it is imperative to do so responsibly.

Made from borosilicate glass they are exceptionally strong, their sturdy construction is a major reason for the quality difference over their cheaper, but more fragile competitors. The Roor pipes come in a range of thickness from 2mm to their green line of pipes with 7mm walls. Each level is a significant progression in strength, and also price.

Roor pipes also come in a range of chamber sizes up to the Blue 1000, which as its name suggests holds 1000 ml of smoke. The chambers are also well engineered so that the scientifically determined optimum ratio of water and smoke can be reached to maximise the smoker’s enjoyment. Most customers choose the straight shaped chamber, but those who prefer a smoother smoke can opt for a beaker base that allows extra cooling. Roor has also introduced the Classic Pipe with a bulb base, reminiscent of the water pipes of the Middle East and the Orient.

The superb meeting of form and function that Roor pipes embody make them the standard that other pipes should aspire too. They may be pricey, but they remain the prime choice for those who refuse to compromise on quality.

Size is an obvious criterion. The regular Rizla paper is 70mm, with Kingsize papers coming in at 100mm.  However, for when you want a really big cigarette you can use Rips – these come in rolls of up to 7 metres.

The thickness of the paper is also important. Medium weight paper, like Rizla green, burns easily, and they are less fiddly to roll. However, the paper will have a greater impact on the flavour that can detract from the tobacco. These smokers may prefer thinner papers like Rizla blue, or even thinner paper like Rizla silver or OCB No. 4. The less dexterous may want help from a device like a Rizla rolling machine tin. These are cheap and widely available and make working with fragile thin paper far easier.

The paper’s material will also have an influence. For example flax has a neutral flavour, while wood pulp cellulose can have a harsher taste. Rice paper, as used by Rizla, is often bleached with chlorine. Organic papers are available for smokers who want to avoid such chemicals. Raw is a brand that only produces pure hemp paper and most of the major manufacturers have a chlorine free paper in their range, such as Rizla white and OCB organic slims. Far from minimising the interference of the paper some smokers seek out flavoured paper. Rizla orange imparts a liquorice taste to the smoke for example. Smaller brands such as Tops have an even wider range of available flavours such as sunrise strawberry and velvet peach.

Choosing a rolling paper is ultimately a matter of personal preference. The roll up smoker is blessed with choice and much to consider, but a little experimentation will help them find their ideal paper.

Now, the Rizla rolling machine tin makes this simple process even simpler.  The tin stores your herbal blend and your rolling papers.  Simply place them into the machine and close the lid.  Rizla rolling machine tins are available in standard or king size, and can be found in various designs, such as one with a picture of Bob Marley.  The tins use a wide belt instead of the usual blue blind familiar from standard Rizla rolling machines, for a much smoother roll.

Glass Bongs

These are usually a normal shaped bong with a design etched onto the glass.  The cannabis leaf is the most popular design, but for those who prefer the legal high route, there are also musical instruments, machine guns and skulls for sale.  For a more colourful glass bong, Roor Pipes have teamed up with artist Martin Birzle to create a gorgeous painted design in red, yellow, orange and black.

Ceramic Bongs

Ceramic bongs let designers really go to town.  They can come in all sorts of shapes, from Yoda to Flipper the dolphin.  Death seems to be a common theme, with bongs in the shape of death’s heads and the Grim Reaper, or pistols that you can put in your mouth to make it look as though you are playing Russian roulette.  I am not sure what this says about the psychology of those who use them, but at least nobody could accuse the makers of these bongs of downplaying the health risks that even the smoking of herbal highs can carry.  However, for a more cheerful design, you could always choose a cute frog or dinosaur instead.  There seems to be no limit to the creativity of these designs.

Keeping it Simple

The most basic type of Rizla rolling machine is made of a metal roller flanked by hardwearing nylon sides or ‘blinds’. This is used with 70 millimetre green Rizla papers and five millimetre or six millimetre filters, if rolling tipped cigarettes. If ease of use is the goal, the basic machine has a good, deep frame and so can be closed and opened with ease.

Alternatives

There is also an adjustable version of the cigarette-rolling machine, which allows the size of the blind to be controlled via a switch on the side. This means either six millimetre or eight millimetre tips can be used.

Tubes rather than papers can also be used in certain Rizla rolling machines, producing a more professionally finished product.

In order to get a larger cigarette, switch to the larger or king size cigarette rolling machines. These come in sizes including 100 millimetres and 110 millimetres.

Remember, tobacco products, rolling machines and cigarette papers can only be sold to adults. All responsible sellers adhere to this regulation and many suppliers mark their packages for delivery accordingly. Proof of age is usually required at time of ordering from online suppliers.

Novelty ashtrays come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and they can also be used for snuffing a cigarette as well as disposing of ash and filters. Snuffers also come as stand-alone accessories, for example, they may be in the shape of a bullet as it is easy to stand the broader, flat surface upright and to place a cigarette in the opening at the pointed end on top. They instantly snuff out the smoke and also allow a cigarette to be relit when required.

Choosing a novelty ashtray comes down to a smoker’s need for convenience as well as style, and those with a good sense of humour might want to buy a version of a coughing ashtray. This resembles an ordinary ashtray but when ash is flicked into it a hacking cough sound emerges. It is likely to startle the first time user, unless they are in on the joke, and works by way of a movement sensor.

Novelty ashtrays that stand on the floor may include telescopic or flexible ashtrays that look smart and contemporary.

An Ashtray to fit in the Palm of the Hand

The simplicity of design in palm-sized round ashtrays, available in a range of striking and unconventional colours and shapes, is appealing whether smokers roll their own cigarettes or use Rizla rolling machines for tobacco or herbal blends. Spinning ashtrays with pushdown tops are also popular as these are essentially self-cleaning, and they now come with herbal leaf or Rasta design motifs.

Traditional Options

Novelty ashtrays, for example, sometimes feature a traditional pattern based on a tartan or imitate an old-fashioned pocket watch on a fob: those that serve as snuffers often look like a dice or a Rubik’s cube.

Glass ashtrays come in a range of sizes and shapes, and a particularly ingenious device is one that looks like a conventional glass ashtray, but is cleverly designed to fit inside any standard beer bottle. It is advisable to make sure there is a little water at the bottom of the bottle, perhaps 12 millimetres or approximately half an inch, and to ensure the bottle is discarded after the cigarette stubs rise above the water line. It can then be replaced with another redundant bottle.

With vaporisers, however, the substance is not being burned, but heated and therefore you avoid breathing in many of the damaging; overall, it is perceived as being a healthier way to smoke. There are various vaporisers on the market, but the Iolite is ahead of its time and is available in the form of an extremely convenient hand held device.

This vaporiser runs on lighter fluid and heats up to the desired temperature within 45 seconds, making it quick, easy to use and very portable. The internal chamber holds 500g of your favourite legal high and will continue to vaporise the herbs for approximately 15 minutes.

The device is sold in an array of colours and has its own carrying case, so you can take it anywhere discreetly. It also has its own accessory package, which includes cleaning materials, spare herb containers and spare mouthpieces.

The Iolite vaporiser is available to buy on many websites and is fast becoming one of the most popular products of its kind. It does not come cheap, but in comparison with its competitors it is still good value and worth every penny.