Introduction
Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or new to the scene, knowing how to properly light a joint, take a rip off of a pipe, or hit a bong can make all the difference in your experience. In this blog post, we will introduce smoking cannabis and provide step-by-step instructions on how to light a joint, take a rip off of a pipe, and hit a bong.
Lighting A Joint
The first thing you’ll need to do is grind up your cannabis. You can use either scissors or a grinder for this step. Once you have your cannabis ground up, it’s time to roll it into the paper of your choice. Once rolled up tight, lick one side of the paper and hold it together with your thumb until it sticks. Now that your joint is rolled up, you are ready to light it up! To light the joint, hold the flame about an inch away from the tip and rotate it slowly as you inhale gently. Remember not to inhale deeply until the cherry (the tip that glows red) has formed at the end of the joint – otherwise, you will just be wasting smoke.
Taking Your First Hit Off A Pipe
If pipes are more your style than a joint, then worry not! Pipes are great for taking quick hits while on the go.
There isn’t much preparation needed for pipes; grind up some cannabis and load it into your bowl piece, making sure not to overfill. Make sure to leave some space for air to flow through when inhaling. When ready, put your mouth over the mouthpiece and light it; make sure to cover any holes with your fingertips as you draw back in some air from underneath. You will find the optimal balance between air intake and lighting with some practice, but smoking out of pipes becomes quite simple once mastered!
Hitting A Bong
Finally, if you are more interested in hitting bongs, no worries; bongs are great for taking huge hits but require some practice to master. Once mastered, most people find themselves enjoying them a lot.
Fill the water chamber until its level with or slightly below the downstem (the piece connecting the bowl piece to the chamber). Pack & light bowl piece while drawing back slowly on the mouthpiece — don’t forget, like with pipes, try not to overfill, leave enough space airflow to pass through when pulling back in smoke!
Conclusion
Whatever your choice, understanding the basics and using the proper packing/lighting technique go a long way towards optimizing your experience every time. So give these methods a try next time around — happy smoking, everyone!
