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<p>One of the best ways to smoke weed is from a bong. Something about <a href="https://weedzly.com/library/how-to-make-a-water-bottle-bong">a nice bong makes the smoking experience more enhanced </a>and the flavoring more potent. Perhaps it&rsquo;s the high-quality glass used for them, but more likely, it&rsquo;s the natural filtration that the water provides.</p>
<p>Another thing that draws in fanatics is the fact that bongs are available in so many styles, artistic designs, and types. From functional and basic to creative and fancy, a design and style is available for nearly every purpose. With that being said, given the wide range of options, it can be challenging to know which type is right for you. So, we created the following guide that will explain the different types of bongs.</p>
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<h2 id="0">Different Types of Bongs by Material</h2>
<p>When discussing the different types of bongs, the most apparent difference is all the individual materials from which they are made. Let&rsquo;s take a look at the most common types:</p>
<h3 id="1">Plastic</h3>
<p>Plastic bongs are the second most popular style, just behind glass bongs. This material is so common because it&rsquo;s exceptionally durable and doesn&rsquo;t break if dropped. Sure, dropping any bong will make a giant mess, but at least there won&rsquo;t be slivers of glass everywhere. They are also the easiest type of bong to travel with, but the drawback is that they don&rsquo;t always produce the best-tasting smoke. Aside from the taste, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with plastic if you&rsquo;re looking for something that&rsquo;s inexpensive, functional, and durable.</p>
<h3 id="2">Glass</h3>
<p>As we mentioned, glass bongs are the most popular choice. They provide the purest and cleanest taste because the glass doesn&rsquo;t affect the flavor. This material is also the easiest to monitor the buildup of resin and gunk since they are transparent. The only downside is that glass bongs tend to be among the most expensive choices on the market.</p>
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<h3 id="3">Metal</h3>
<p>Metal bongs are very rare but can be found. They are known to last the longest and are usually affordable when available. Just keep in mind that, as with any metal pipe, this material has a way of negatively affecting the taste of the smoke. And it&rsquo;s also harder to monitor the cleanliness since the metal is solid.</p>
<h3 id="4">Ceramic</h3>
<p>When compared to plastic or glass bongs, ceramic ones are a lot heavier. The other thing to remember is that ceramic is fragile, so it&rsquo;s not the type of bong you want to move or pass a lot. The benefit is that these bongs come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes because ceramic is so easy to work with. Those who learn to craft bongs from ceramic can mold them into virtually anything, and because of this, most of them consider their work art, so these pieces are usually more expensive. To be honest, if you&rsquo;re looking for a quality daily piece, ceramic probably isn&rsquo;t the best option. However, if you&rsquo;re looking for a special occasion bong or conversation starter - this is it!</p>
<h3 id="5">Bamboo</h3>
<p>Some of the world&rsquo;s first bongs were crafted from bamboo. For this reason, these bongs come in many tubular and straightforward designs. Though if you look hard enough, they do come in more decorated varieties that use garnish, metal, and paint additions. Bamboo, in general, is very durable, so these bongs are an excellent long-term investment.</p>
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<h3 id="6">Different Types of Bongs by Design</h3>
<p>As you would expect, the differences among bongs go further than just the materials used. There is also a wide range of designs from which to choose. Here are the most common types of bongs by design:</p>
<h3 id="7">Straight Tube</h3>
<p>The simplest design available is the straight tube. These bongs are made using a tube that includes a mouthpiece on one end and bowl placement near the bottom. They are pretty straightforward by nature!</p>
<h3 id="8">Beakers</h3>
<p>Do you remember what beakers from science class look like? Well, that&rsquo;s how the bottom of these bongs look. Beaker bongs feature large bases, which gives them a great deal of stability, and they come in many colors and shapes like the straight tube variety.</p>
<h3 id="9">Round Base</h3>
<p>This is a common shape that&rsquo;s similar to the beaker style, but the body is spherical.</p>
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<h3 id="10">Multi-Chamber</h3>
<p>You may have also heard these bongs referred to as &ldquo;recycler&rdquo; bongs. They share a similar design as the straight tube, but it comes with chambers that are shaped differently. Since it&rsquo;s multi-chambered, the tube is separated into two different chambers via a tube, and some even have a third chamber. Since this design has so many chambers, the hits are much smoother and cooler than with other types of bongs. It&rsquo;s worth noting that these bongs take time and patience to create, so they are more expensive. You should also consider how hard this type is to clean before making a purchase.</p>
<h3 id="11">Percolator</h3>
<p>Percolators come in many different shapes. As the name suggests, these bongs feature a percolator which means the smoke is cooled and filtered before it&rsquo;s inhaled. This also causes the smoke to bubble through the water, thus giving percolators a bubbling effect. A percolator is generally located near the bottom of the bong, but be careful because when it sits in its own chamber, it becomes a multi-chamber bong. Yet, sometimes you&rsquo;ll find a percolator at the bottom and one in its own chamber, and as you may have guessed, these are more expensive than standard water pipes.</p>
<h3 id="12">Gravity Bong</h3>
<p>Gravity bongs are also popular because you can <a href="https://weedzly.com/library/what-are-gravity-bongs">buy a ready-made one</a> or craft one using household items. This design relies on the vacuum of water that&rsquo;s created as it leaves the enclosed space. Gravity bongs come in two forms: waterfall and bucket. The easiest one to start with is the bucket version because it just requires a bucket of water and a plastic bottle. However, if you like this type of bong, it&rsquo;s probably a good idea to buy one that&rsquo;s built professionally.</p>
<h3 id="13">The Bottom Line</h3>
<p>In the end, it&rsquo;s fun to try all the different types of bongs to see which one you like the best. Who knows - maybe you&rsquo;ll find a few you really want. And remember - you can never have enough bongs, so start your testing today!</p>