Water bongs are smoker’s favorite devices as they make smoking smooth and comfortable. Irrespective material, be it of scientific glass or color changing heady glass, most of the bongs tends to be based around a tube or a beaker shape. Both these shapes, straight tubes and beaker bongs have their own benefits and differences. The most important thing to consider while buying a new bong is nothing but your own comfort. So, let’s go through pros and cons of both the shapes and have a look at what they offer.

Beaker Bongs:
With wider base and larger area, beaker bongs are sturdy and stable. Most of them possess either cone shape or bubble shape. Beaker bongs provides bigger volume. The larger chamber of a beaker can hold more water, air, and smoke. They stands up own their own and smokers do not have to worry much about accidental tipping issues. They are able to hold more water, and therefore provide better percolation. The indent separating the mouthpiece from the bottom helps to avoid accidental water splashing while the bong is in use. Beaker bongs suits pretty well for smokers who prefer bigger hits. Due to its higher volume beaker bongs allows you to fill it up with more smoke and intern huge hits.

With beaker bongs, the smoke goes from a fairly large chamber to a much smaller neck. This introduces a drag as the smoke mixture is forced into a smaller space. Also they do not stack bubbles as well like their counter part straight tube bongs, while smoking.

Straight tube bongs:
Straight tube bongs are a very efficient way to smoke as the smoke in a straight tube travels only straight up. The shape of the chamber allows smooth and powerful hits. Smoke travel straight up the tube with minimal drag and smokers do not have to inhale very hard to get all of the smoke. They stack bubbles better and hence produce only a soft sound while in use. Not all straight tubes have uniform design, but most of the strait tube bongs comes with ice catchers at the top.

The ice catcher option helps to cool the smoke but increases chance for an accidental water splash. Straight tubes tend to have designs with smaller bases. This makes them more prone to tipping over.

Not all bongs are made the same and there are many variations of these two basic shapes. Each will enhance your smoking experience one way or other. There is no clear winner. Smooth and efficient hits or sturdy bongs with maximum filtration, it all comes down to personal preferences. Visit KC Smokz, the finest smoke shop in KC and secure the best bong that suites you.