Someone new to smoking and vaping can get easily overwhelmed when visiting a smoke shop. You may hear people talking about specific things that may sound like jargon to you. The staff will be used to such requirements but you being a beginner won’t be able to comprehend much. But it isn’t just you really (assuming you are in fact a beginner). Many average smokers are unfamiliar with various terminologies used by experienced smokers and the smoke/vape industry.
So this guide (or dictionary more like) will introduce you to some of those smoke shop terms that you should know.
Ash Catcher
Ash catcher is a component of water pipe, and serves as a filtration chamber so you don’t inhale ash.
Atomizer
Atomizers are important components in vaporizers. This component is what actually vaporizes the eliquid.
Banger
Bangers are quartz nails attached to a glass on glass joint in order to smoke concentrates.
Beaker
Beakers are unique water pipes with a beaker-shaped bottom. This allows the device to hold more water than straight tube pipes.
Bubbler
Bubblers are also water pipes but with a more compact downstem and water chamber. You might have guessed from the name that bubblers produce bubbles.
Chillum
A chillum is also called a one-hitter. Chillums are short, straight and have a bowl and mouthpiece. There are no carburetors. Some people call them bats. But bats are actually metal one-hitters.
Dabber
A dabber is a small tool made of either metal or glass that can be used to scoop up and apply concentrates on a banger.
Dab Rigs or Dabs
Dab Rigs are pipes designed to use with concentrates including herb oils and waxes. Dabs are generally small.
Diffuser
A diffuser is another component of water pipes, and can be either sophisticated or simple. They break down the smoke into bubbles.
Dry Pipes
Dry pipes come in a number of shapes, but lack any water filtration mechanism. The chillum and sherlock are two of the most popular dry pipes around.
Percolator
A percolator is a filtration device that brings the smoke up and then down into a water chamber for some more filtration and cooling. The presence of a percolator means you get a cleaner, smoother hit.
Recycler
Recyclers are another type of water pipes that pull water from one chamber into another. The recycler recycles continuously as the smoke exits. So there’s uninterrupted filtration.
Splash Guard
A splash guard is also part of a water pipe that comes above the top chamber. As the name suggests, the splash guard prevents water from touching your lips.
Vaporizer
Vaporizers or Vapes use electronic power to heat dry herbs or concentrates without combustion. You can then inhale it.
Water Pipes
They are just another name for bongs. A water pipe has a bowl mounted on a vessel of water, and a long tube to draw smoke from the water after the water cools it down.
That’s about it for this mini dictionary. We hope this helps. If you have questions, feel free to drop us a message or visit our store in Kansas City.