To enhance your smoking experience with a bong or water pipe, you'll need the right accessories. Here are some essential bong parts and accessories:
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Downstem: A downstem is a crucial glass piece that fits into the water pipe joint, carrying smoke from the bowl into the water chamber. It filters and cools each hit, making it smoother. Downstems come in various sizes and lengths, so make sure to choose the one that matches your water pipe.
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Ashcatcher: Ashcatchers are attachments for bongs that provide extra filtration. They come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, often equipped with different percolators. Ashcatchers help keep your bong cleaner by trapping residue and debris, resulting in better-tasting and larger hits.
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Glass Bowl (Slide): A bowl, also known as a slide, is an essential part of a bong. It's where you place your dry herb or tobacco. Once packed, the bowl attaches to the joint of your bong. When you light it, the hot air ignites the herb, creating smoke that is pulled through your bong. Bowls come in different sizes (10mm, 14mm, and 18mm) and can be male or female, so be sure to choose the right size and gender for your water pipe.
These accessories allow you to tailor your smoking experience, keep your bong cleaner, and ensure compatibility with your water pipe. You can find a variety of options for these accessories online or at a local smoke shop.