America’s Best Bongs for the Big Game and Beyond
It’s game time – do you have everything ready? The wings. The nachos. And lots of ice for the bong.
We love our bongs almost as much as our favorite team. We collect them, give them away and even give them away. Joints are great, but a good bong combines the fun of a session and the joy of a personal experience. Think of it as the weed equivalent of cupcakes at a birthday party. On bong rips, a nug can send the whole crew on cloud nine, and we’ve all seen someone get thrown straight out of the tube into the pool after a good hit.
Nothing brings the team together like passing the bong around, but once you’ve got everything set up before the coin toss, you’d better save some credit card room. Because a good water pipe costs a little more than this honey ham. The experts at Leafly have compiled a list of eight superb bongs to celebrate food, friends and football.
Swiss perc
It’s hard to take people’s eyes off the TV when there’s a game on. We’re sure this will do the trick. Since its debut in 2007, the Swiss perc bong has had jaws dropping with its modern, avant-garde, cheese-like core. Blown out of Swiss Perc Studios in Raleigh, NC, this has become a pinnacle for glass lovers. Available in five sizes from micro to XXL. Looking at it, you’d think it’s meant to remain on a table like a functional statue, but the curved neck enriches your experience when seated on a couch, making it a perfect creation for a modern day game day. A hit from a Swiss Perc offers your guests more than just a bong hit. It will give them an experience regardless of who wins or loses. ($1,500 for a 17.5″ full-size, available at www.swisspercstudios.com or authorized retailers)
Sarita glass
(Courtesy of Sarita Glass, photo by Primal Glass)
How about a bong that blends into a more natural setting? With fourteen years of glassblowing experience, Ashland Oregon’s Sarita Glass has developed a hand-painted decorative style that reminds me of colorful tiles from Mexico. Their bongs feature the shapes of flowers, cacti, and succulents that appear almost real. Knock out any of these and everyone will go nuts for that exhilarating surrender. If passing one around the room, make sure you don’t put it next to an actual cactus or your guests could grab the wrong one and get an unexpected sip. You can see her work in the upcoming Puffco Proxy Glass Show. (Prices around $650, available at www.esty.com/shop/saritaglass or Primal Glass www.myprimal.com)
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Bird and mouse glass
Do you want that vintage aesthetic? For the past two years, this young woman from Kansas has been wafting through stacks of glass from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s to create chic, upcycled, retro-style smoking devices. If you have a party room full of classic furniture, this bird and mouse bong will tie the whole room together. Sourced from antique shops and vintage dealers, she transforms each piece like a sculptor. Looks perfect on your bar cart or next to a stack of vinyl records. These unique creations are posted on Instagram and are only available at dibs. If you’re speaking on Instagram, don’t be surprised if your guests have trouble stopping by because they’re busy posting shots online. (Prices vary, available via @birdandmouseglass on Instagram)
hourglass
If you don’t recognize this futuristic gravity bong from Instagram or Youtube, you might have seen it recently on HBO max alongside Selena Gomez. Developed by a former Apple employee, it may look like a giant rotating pill, but it’s the world’s first contactless bong. Flip once and it draws the smoke into the lower chamber. Turn around twice and watch as it uses gravity to push the smoke towards you. Grab the hookah attachment to point it at multiple people and light up the entire room with a bowl or two. This modern take on an old-school college bong can be paired with the GPen Hyer to transform into a gravity rig, or with the wooden attachment so you can smoke oysters! Really. Now available in polished silver. ($799 available at www.stundenglass.com)
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NES glass
Why do bongs have to be bigger and more elaborate? A tasteful, detailed party bong anchors the living room table. When a group has gathered around the screen, you need a portable piece of resistance. NES Glass blows mini tubes so visually rich it will take your breath away. These 5- to 7-inch works of art must sit on your lap for a good four minutes while trying not to get lost in the patterns and colors. Described as “an OG in the game” by one of our favorite glass shops, he has been blowing glass for 11 years and currently resides in sunny San Diego. (Prices range from $250-$550, the latest drop is available through The Cave Smokeshop www.thecavesmokeshop.com.)
Möbius glass
(Courtesy of Mobius Glass)
Tell me you collect glass without telling me you collect glass. When you ignite a novice from this Central California glassblower, the jerky hits and uncomplicated sophistication will impress inexperienced glass aficionados and have you the envy of your bong buddies. With 23 years in the game you’ll find models with crazy color work, but the most achievable from the collection are these beautiful, no-fuss bongs that make his intricate, colorful bowls pop. OR, you can go the techie route and combine it with one of its innovative Snaptrap bowls, which separate the dry ash on inhalation and keep your bong water clean in case you forget to change it before everyone gets by. (Prices range from $500-$650 and color bowls from $130-$170. New bowls and snap traps appear February 10th at www.mobiusglass.com)
Mota glass
It gets pretty hot in the last half of any competition. When the dent is low and the hands start getting sloppy as the clock ticks down, you don’t always feel like passing the fancy glass around. These classic glass tumblers and straight tubes are lifesavers during a party. Buying American-made glass can be difficult when you start looking for larger manufacturers who can offer entry-level prices, but Mota glass offers value you can trust and enjoy. Made in Los Angeles by a horn collective, her name stands for Minorities for Opportunities Transparency and Accountability in Cannabis. Co-founders Susie Plasencia and Bobby Lady created the brand to address the bulk importation of glass products from overseas and give people a bong they can believe in. (Average price $170-260, available at www.mota-glass.com)
Puffco BUDSY
Break up instead of hosting? Keep your rips under the radar with Budsy. Bigger than Puffco’s Cupsy, this water bottle-sized travel bong can deliver lung-busting hits even in a parking lot. Under the sipper lid is a slide-out ceramic bowl. The shower head style silicone diffuser in the water helps cool and filter large cracks. When you’re done passing that marijuana MVP around, flip the lid and the only way they’ll know you’ve scored is with your endzone dance. ($45 available at www.caliconnected.com)($65 collaboration with Eighteen East available at www.18east.co)
Puffco DROP
Proxy owners can also spread the team spirit thanks to Puffco’s new Droplet attachment. Transforming your electronic hash pipe into a hash bong is as easy as a flick of the wrist. The clean, modern design looks just as comfortable on your smoking table as it does next to a carafe of fresh lemonade. ($124.99 available at www.puffco.com)
Matt Jackson
Author and designer Matt Jackson got his start in the California cannabis industry in 2004. Jackson holds a BA in Creative Writing from Humboldt State University. His work has appeared in Leaf Magazine, SF Station, Skunk Magazine, and North Coast Journal.
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