Pipe primer

Pipe Primer THE INS AND OUTS OF ONE OF THE POPULAR PUFFING METHODS (ALL PIPES PICTURED COURSESY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS GLASS | MARQUETTE, MI)

Chillum

WHAT IS A CHILLUM?

Chillums (often referred to as one-hitters) are small pipes that were first used by Hindu monks and holy men in India. It is believed that these monks have been using chillums for thousands of years, before tobacco was even introduced in India. Chillums have been associated with spirituality and meditation throughout Asia and Eastern Europe, but the chillum reached western popularity during the 20th century. Chillums grew in popularity for their strong and direct rips, usually more powerful than the average dry handpipe.

LOADING END

Each user will have a different preference for how large they want the loading end. A larger loading end will allow for more product to be loaded at once, which can produce a larger hit. However, since there is no carb on the chillum, users have little control over the airflow. A screen can help with this problem somewhat. Some chillums can only hold enough for one hit, while others can support three to four hits. Some users may prefer one-hitters, while users in group settings may wish to have a three or four hitter available that they can share with friends.

MOUTHPIECE

The size of the mouthpiece and the size of the opening where the user inhales the smoke are two important features pipers should carefully consider before purchasing. Mouthpieces come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s crucial to find one that is comfortable for you. A small opening will slow down the smoke, but it may take some extra work to pull it through the device. Larger openings will cause the smoke to travel more quickly through the device, but screens inserted into the mouthpiece can help slow down the smoke. Screens can also prevent burned product from falling into the mouthpiece and ruining a user’s experience.

Bubblers

Bubbler pipes offer portable water pipe function and filtration in the convenience and portability of a standard hand pipe. A glass bubbler is versatile and can just as easily function as a dry pipe - just don’t add water! Bubblers come in various styles and materials such as borosilicate glass and silicone. There are a variety of bubblers styles, such as the popular hammer bubbler, or mini bubblers. The flexibility of bubblers makes them a very desirable part of every smoker’s collection. People often choose a bubbler for their size and smooth hits. There are numerous styles of bubblers, and Smoke Cartel is here to offer you a variety of affordable and quality options. Bubblers often feature a bowl piece, or can be made with one built in. Smoking a bubbler water pipe is an interesting and unique way of consuming legal herbs. Many people believe that a bubbler is technically a bong as well, but we often consider them a separate category of water pipe. This is different in many ways and has its own unique set of benefits which are not available in a bong because of it’s diffusion, percs, and size.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT BUBBLER FOR ME?

Choosing the right bubbler is a matter of preference, but we are here to help you make the right decision. Most people consider the size of their bubbler first and foremost. While usually compact, bubblers do come in a range of sizes. Another consideration is whether you want a bubbler with a joint, which accommodates a dry herb bowl or a dab nail like a quartz banger, or has a built in bowl - just for dry herbs. Bubblers also come in a variety of styles, such as a hammer bubbler, sidecar, or standing bubbler.

Sherlock Pipes

Named and modeled after the iconic pipe used by Sherlock Holmes, Sherlocks are unique hand pipes that have been popular for a hundred years! Sherlocks are easily recognizable by their long, curved neck and mouthpiece, giving these pipes a unique aesthetic.

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back in 2010 from Colorado. Cole took over in 2013. “He wasn’t impressed with the lack of glass shops here,” Cole said. “In Colorado there was one on every corner. He decided to set up shop here.” All of Northern Lights glass products are carefully made in the United States. In addition to its signature glass products, the shop features uniquely designed pipes made of other materials including wood, stone, bamboo and even deer antlers. You can also find various bangers, water pipes, jars, rolling papers, vaping devices, rolling trays and other cannabis accessories for sale there. Like a “Blazing Susan.” “We do try to get as much local stuff as we can and all of our glass is strictly American-made,” Cole said. “We sell Blazing Susan’s, which like the name implies, is a spinning cabinet to keep your rolling trays, pipes and other accessories.” Since its founding, Northern Lights Glass has made it a guiding principle to refrain from offering inferior products made overseas and to be staunch supporters of Marquette’s local art scene. It offers space for local artisans to sell some of their works. If you find yourself in this popular tourist town and you’re not into smoke, make sure you check out the gallery portion of the operation. Jewelry, crafts, photography, t-shirts, paintings and stickers are just some of the wares you’ll see for sale. The company is not a smoke shop, so it doesn’t sell marijuana--or CBD products for that matter. But it does cater to a diverse crowd of cannabis consumers who want their own unique pipe to fill and fire. “Our customers are all over the map,” Cole said. “We have nurses and other professionals—which is great. What people do on their off time is their own business, as long as it doesn’t affect their work. We have people 70 to 80 years old who are so excited because it’s legal and they’re growing it at home. We still have 18-year olds with medical cards and other customers who quit for a long time, but legalization has brought them back.” As a “smoker forever,” Cole is comfortably chill as a business owner in this growing industry. “This is the least stressful job I’ve ever had,” she said. “It’s a great job.”

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