


As you will learn below water directly reduces the THC transferred to your body, so another great option is a coffee mug pipe as it offers zero water filtering but also a carb function. Surprisingly enough, some people prefer harsher hits without water filtration. When people first see a steam roller pipe they think because of the size that the hits will be smaller but it’s quite the opposite. They are both lightweight, portable, and use a smaller carb function for less harsh hits.Ī steamroller pipe offers hits stronger than bongs, and if you were looking for something a bit more discreet and lower in THC delivery then we also recommend a chillum pipe. If you find the hits are just too harsh, but you still want a larger bowl capacity we recommend a weed pipe or silicone pipes instead.
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To help, the sizes of the carb hole on each steam roller pipe may be different and we, therefore, recommend first-timers to start with a steam roller pipe that has a smaller carb hole opening and gradually increase the size when you are more familiar with how to use a steamroller pipe. No matter your tolerance for smoking or capabilities of strong harsh inhales, the type of steam roller pipe you choose all boils down to what you are comfortable with. There are many different designs and style steamroller bongs out there in the cannabis market.Ī few common ones that you may or may not have seen are the spiral glass steam rollers, the helix steamroller (which has 3 intake holes for spinning and cooling down smoke), large steamroller pipes, and lastly, the basic or standard steamroller pipe.Īll these pipes may have different designs but essentially all function in the same way by producing a large and powerful hit of THC with no water filtration. Regardless of the type of steam roller pipe that you may have, knowing the anatomy of a steamroller pipe is without a doubt, essential to your smoking experience. Not every glass steamroller pipe will have a roll stop function and not all steamrollers have a non-removable bowl even though the vast majority of them do. Understanding what all of these parts are and how they work together is important in order to efficiently smoke and get the best out of your dry flowers. A Roll Stop Function which is also referred to as ‘Feet’ (not all steamrollers have this feature) to stabilize and allow your steam roller pipe to sit nicely on a table or flat surface without it literally, rolling away.A Carburetor which acts as a control system to affect the intensity of your hits.A Mouthpiece to inhale the vapor and smoke that is produced.A Steamroller Bowl that is typically built-in and is not removable.Generally, a steam roller pipe has 4 basic but main components: There aren’t nearly as many intricate parts in a glass steam roller as you would expect in a bong or water pipe, but that’s what sets a steam roller pipe apart from other glassware, they are simple in design and function. The purpose and main function of using a glass steam roller is for achieving a powerful, strong, and harsh but instant high.

It is also important for us to stress to our users that a steamroller pipe is not nearly as smooth or easy to inhale as other smoking methods may be. Not to mention they come equipped with a carb hole which adds even more control on how strong or powerful of a hit you are trying to achieve. This gives a huge advantage for steam roller pipes because they are simply able to hold smoke within the chamber until you are ready to inhale. The huge differentiation factor between steamrollers and pipes is that steam rollers release huge hits after gathering all the smoke production in the chamber, while pipes give you a more gradual hit as you inhale. To first understand why use a steamroller pipe, you first have to know the difference between a steam roller and a regular standard pipe. Knowing what a steam roller pipe is and how it works, is vital for getting the most out of both your delicious cannabis and overall smoking experience.
