The straight tube or straight shooter bong, as some refer to it, is an OG classic that’s just as popular today as it was 50 years ago. The design features a straight tube of glass that’s connected to the base or pedestal and is traditionally crafted from one or multiple pieces of borosilicate glass tubing, which is cut with a lathe machine. Their popularity stems from their robust structural design that’s as simple as can be, coupled with their ease of use and the powerful rips they produce. The extended neck provides ample room for glass artists to feature numerous percolators, stacked arms, splash guards, and so more. It’s this elongated neck that allows you to effortlessly carry the straight tube while traveling. And that pedestal base we just spoke of is typically crafted from extra-thick glass for added stability, and to curb any spills or breakage.
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Benefits of a Straight Tube Bong
When you’re in the market for a new bong, you have an absurd number of options to choose from. But most bong styles still showcase the basic beaker and straight tube design, just with added extras like multiple chambers for a multi-chamber bong, or a bong that boasts one or more percolators for a percolator bong. Now, you may ask, “Why should I choose a straight tube bong anyways?” We are so glad you asked. We will go over some benefits that straight tube bongs have to offer.
Easy To Clean
Nobody likes to clean their bong, but it’s just something you have to do if you choose to enjoy cannabis in this manner. So, anything to make the process easier is usually welcomed with open arms. And straight tube bongs can be super easy to clean given that their basic straight form allows you to get into those hard-to-reach places that might be a pain to deal with when cleaning other, different-styled bongs. If you plan on keeping your piece for the long run, then you’ll need to perform regular cleanings to keep it in tiptop shape. Simply use a bong cleaning solution or rubbing alcohol and salt, mix it around in your bong, then rinse it out for a brand-new-looking piece.
Build Quality
This all depends on who you talk to, but some believe that the overall build quality of straight tube bongs is superior to that of beaker bongs. The reasoning behind this is that in order to make a beaker bong, the glassblower has to manipulate the base to achieve the flared shape, which can lead to the glass thickness being uneven. This lack of uniformity in the glass can make the bong much more susceptible to breaks. With a straight tube, it’s much easier to ensure the even thickness of the glass since the original glass tube isn’t worked as much.
Perfect for Group Sessions
If you plan on using your bong in a group-like setting, then a straight shooter bong may be exactly what you need. Their long, slender shape makes them the ideal type of bong to pass around the group with one or two hands. It shouldn’t be as worrisome watching your straight tube bong being handed off as it would watching people struggling for a decent grip on a beaker bong that can much more easily be fumbled and broken. This is extremely idyllic if you are the clumsy type that is prone to knocking over and breaking things. If you opt for a thicker straight shooter, this is especially true since thicker glass is obviously much more difficult to break.
Easy to Use and Get Lifted Faster
Straight tube bongs are a great option for beginners who are just getting their feet wet in the bong scene. Namely, because they are so darn easy to hit. Unlike other types of bongs, you don’t have to inhale as hard to receive some top-notch clouds of smoke. It doesn’t make the smoke any less harsh, but since the smoke has a straight shot to your lips, it also doesn’t have any time to sit in the chamber (like what can happen with a beaker bong) and go stale. A straight tube also doesn’t require as much water as its beaker bong brother. It’s this minimal amount of water that allows for some small, snappy rips, which are great for not just newbies, but seasoned smokers alike. And it’s these hard-hitting rips that keep people coming back to this classic bong design again and again.