How to smoke a pipe? Step-by-step instructions

Smoking a pipe has been one of the most common methods of consuming weed for centuries, ever since some long-forgotten genius filled a pipe bowl with cannabis and lit it.

The cannabis pipe is based on the traditional tobacco pipe and is quite easy to use.

Anatomy of the pipe

Consuming cannabis in a pipe is one of the best options as it offers several advantages such as reducing the amount of plant material used and saving time. In addition, the smoke is cleaner and fresher.

Here are the different parts that make up a pipe that you need to know in order to choose the one that best suits your needs.

Bowl: the part at the end of the tube into which the plant material is placed.

Carburettor (carburettor hole): This is the small hole usually located on one side of the pipe and is used to control the amount of smoke inhaled.

Chamber/Shaft: The chamber or stem, depending on the pipe, is the place where the smoke collects and is controlled by the carburetor.

Mouthpiece: Located at the other end of the tube, it allows you to breathe in.

How to choose a pipe?

1. Material

To narrow down your choices, you first need to determine the material you want.

Do you prefer traditional briar pipes or affordable corncob pipes?

Briar pipes are preferred because of their robustness and high heat resistance without tobacco taste.

Corncob pipes are the most cost-effective option and are known for their light weight and good absorbency.

Which bong you choose depends on your taste and needs. There is no absolute right or wrong.

Each material has unique benefits and properties. The key is to find the one that works best for you.

2. Handle length

The main difference between a long and a short pipe is the temperature of the smoke.

The shorter the pipe, the hotter the smoke.

Brule Gueule (extra short pipe) is not recommended for beginners.

Because the smoke is too hot, you may feel uncomfortable. It is best to start with a medium or long pipe.

3. Shape: curved, half-curved or straight?

There are many different shapes of pipes available on the market and for smokers, choosing the right pipe often depends on personal habits and preferences.

Here we introduce you to three different pipe shapes: curved pipe, half-curved pipe and straight pipe.

Straight pipe:

Straight pipes with a straight mouthpiece. Ensure a direct and strong smoking experience.

Half-bent pipe:

Half-curved pipes with a slightly curved mouthpiece.

Bent pipe:

Curved pipes with a strongly curved mouthpiece.

They are designed to minimize the direct impact of smoke on the throat, but can tend to collect at the bottom of the pipe.

However, they are usually well balanced and easy to use and carry.

4th prize

When buying your first pipe, you don't have to spend a fortune, but you do need to consider where and how long you will smoke.

Look for a briar pipe and make sure it feels comfortable in your hand.

How do you fill a pipe?

If you want to fill your pipe, ground cannabis is always the best choice.

It ensures even combustion and air circulation so you get the most consistent hits.

Grind your cannabis in a grinder if you have one, or tear the flower into tiny pieces with your fingers.

Fill the bowl of your pipe with a few pinches of ground herb.

Larger pipes may require you to grind more cannabis, while smaller pipes and one-hitters may only require a small amount to fill the pipe.

How do you smoke a pipe?

Pipe smoking is a relaxing pleasure. Take the time to sit back and enjoy it.

If you have taken the time to enjoy pipe smoking, follow these 8 steps to get started:

Step 1: Grind your flower

Before you put your weed in your pipe, you need to make sure it is well grounded and easy to handle.

You can use a traditional weed grinder, scissors, a kitchen knife, a smoothie maker, or even your fingers.

Cut or grind your flower until you have enough small pieces to fill the pipe bowl as desired.

Step 2: Add the grass

Take a small lump of your freshly ground marijuana and place it into the “head” of the glass pipe.

You need to pack the grass in enough so that it doesn't grow out of the bowl on its own.

However, you also have to be careful not to fill your pipe too tightly, as this will make it difficult to heat up and allow the smoke to pass through.

Step 3: Light

Reduce the marijuana in the bowl with a match or lighter.

Keep an eye on the heat of the pipe bowl. If it is too hot, it may have been subjected to too much heat. Handle it with care to avoid burns.

Step 4: Watch for carbohydrates (optional)

Most glass cannabis pipes have small holes on the side of the bowl called carbs.

This tiny hole helps regulate the flow of air as you inhale through the mouthpiece.

The carburetor should remain covered while inhaling and released at the end of the draw to clear the smoke from the pipe.

Step 5: Puff, but don’t necessarily inhale

Unlike smoking a cigarette, most people do not inhale smoke into their lungs when smoking a pipe.

Like smoking a cigar, pipe tobacco tends to be quite strong and the entire experience revolves around the flavor.

Enjoy taking little clouds of smoke into your mouth.

Keep an eye on your weed while smoking; if it cools down, you will need to relight it to get the smoke going.

Step 6: Adjust your pace

Do not smoke your pipe too quickly or you may experience what pipe smokers call “tongue bite” – a burning, irritated sensation on the surface of your tongue.

Draw slowly and enjoy the fullness and complexity of the tobacco.

Don't worry if your pipe breaks.

Relighting multiple times during a single smoking session is not uncommon.

Step 7: Clean your pipe when you are finished

After your session, tap or scrape any remaining tobacco out of the bowl.

If you leave your pipe lying around for too long, it may be difficult to clean later.

If your pipe produces a gurgling sound or feeling, moisture has built up in the stem and your pipe needs to be cleaned more thoroughly.

Regular cleaning is also important to ensure that the taste of the tobacco is not affected.

Don't worry if you find it difficult when you first start smoking.

Smoking is an art. It just takes a little practice.

If you find that a marijuana pipe irritates your throat or lungs, you may want to consider a bubbler or water pipe.

How do you clean a weed pipe?

It is important that you keep your weed pipe clean because when it is clean and unclogged, it will draw much better.

As you use your pipe, cannabis resin will build up, so you need to take care of your marijuana pipe.

Now that you have everything you need to thoroughly clean a pipe, follow the steps below. Practice makes perfect.

Step 1: Put 1 teaspoon of salt and some isopropyl alcohol (90% or more) in a plastic bag.

step 2: Dip your pipe in the salt and alcohol, let it sit and soak, then shake the bag and let the solution circulate.

step 3: You can then wipe off the oily resin with a cloth or paper towel.

It is important to remove all the resin as it is mixed with alcohol and is toxic when smoked, so wash the pipe thoroughly with some detergent and then rinse well.

Some people like to boil marijuana pipes in water and then clean them with alcohol and rags.

Other customers use nail polish remover, but you must ensure that the chemically treated pot pipe is soaked in dishwashing detergent and rinsed thoroughly to remove all traces of potentially harmful cleaning chemicals.

To make cleaning easier, empty the ash from the pipe and wipe it down after each use.

This means you don't have to clean it as often.

Diploma

By now you have learned how to smoke weed with a pipe, how to roll a pipe, how to smoke weed without a pipe, and how to clean your marijuana pipe to get the most out of your pipe smoking experience.

The best method of smoking weed is the one that works best for you, but we've given you the basics to give you a solid start whether you're doing it for the first time or want to make sure you're still doing it right.