Many people may not be familiar with this 1960s term “head shop”, but at least one such shop exists in most of the cities here in US. So, what is a head shop? And how they got that name? Head shops are retail outlets for gears used in consumption of legal herbs or tobacco. The term head shop has its origins in 1960 and since in use to reference shops that sell drugs related stuff or accessories. The products in…
Have you ever wondered how the cigarette filters influence your smoking experience? Filters are a matter of preference for those who roll up their own cigarettes, but they do come with benefits. Here are the details of what makes up a filter and how that make smoking experience more enjoyable. Mainly four components are in use to make cigarettes; tobacco, additives, cigarette wrapper aka rolling paper and filters. Filters usually size 20 to 30 mm in length. They are placed…
Fumed glass pieces such as pipes, bowls, rigs and bongs are one of the most beautiful and popular glass implements because of their magical color changing quality. It all began as a mistake from legendary artistic glassblower, Bob Snodgrass, a veteran in the industry. He accidentally vaporized a bit of silver while working and a new style of glass art was shaped. This very technique has given way to some unique inspiring work in glass blowing. The color changing bongs…
Benefit of smoking from water pipes is that they provide smoother hits than hand pipes and rolling papers. They are the most popular way to smoke herbs, as it provides a level of relaxation that is much beyond comparison with the one you get from other traditional smoking implements. In water pipes your smoke is filtered through a water system. This percolation removes the unwanted nasty substances that are associated with smoke and provides you a perfect smooth hit. But…
Coals are an absolute essential part of the hookah experience. They are the source of heat which causes the tobacco to produce smoke. Without them, hookah smoking is impossible! With so many different types of coals around, choice of coal can vary from person to person. Hookah charcoal comes in two basic classes – Quick light and Natural. While Quick light coals are what most smokers start with, Natural coals or coco coals are the cleanest way to smoke shisha.…
It is time for holidays. The arrival of spring and Easter is a welcome time of joy and celebration. Holidays brings parties, social festivities and gatherings with friends or relatives. With all the joy that holiday brings in; it indeed put forth challenges to seasoned smokers as well as to novice smokers. You have to decide when to smoke and when to delay.Knowing proper smoking etiquette is essential as it is better to be careful about not harming or offending…
Travelling is not always easy for smokers. If you are a smoker, Boarding long hours flight where lighting up is strictly prohibited, or long road journey with fellow travelers make you very uncomfortable. Most of the times when your nicotine cravings kick in, you feel helpless as there is nothing you can do about it. The good news is that now a day there are a few things out there that helps you to control your addiction. These simple things…
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? March 17 has a way of bringing out the Irish in everyone! Kansas City celebrates this day in its own style, with parades, concerts, fun events and many more. March madness: the basketball tournaments, is happening right over here and the St. Patrick’s Day’s events brings you a number of ways to ring in the occasion. No matter whether you are donning in green head to toe or looking for some special Irish…
A one hitter also known as bat is a special pipe intended for smoking tobacco or other herbs. One Hitter Pipes are incredible little implements. With a one hitter you can smoke anywhere conveniently, unaffected by wind speeds or exposure and about in a safe, discreet way. They make it unbelievably easy to smoke your dry herb while out. They are kind of a go-to piece for a quick smoke. You just have to fill your one hitter with dry…
Hand-rolled cigarettes are the classic way to smoke. They provide smokers the ability to roll cigarettes of any size, thereby varying the strength of the cigarette. Making your own cigarette gives you the luxury to smoke a unique custom made one. You get more control over the paper, the tobacco type, and the size of the cigarette. You can roll cigarettes by hand, or can use a rolling machine, but the former method requires more effort. To roll your own…
