So you’re looking for a simple but fun way to get your buzz going. You want something easy but chill and something you can enjoy with friends. Well, you’re in luck. Delta 8 gummies may be all the craze these days, but there’s nothing like the classics. That’s why we’ll teach you how to smoke a bowl in three very easy, simple steps.
Forget your vape carts or edibles; we’re doing this old school. Today, we’re pulling out the rolling paper, the bong, and, yes, everyone’s favorite, the bowl. After all, what better way to enjoy a relaxing sesh with your buds (and your bud). Everyone who loves cannabis has one. And truth be told, using a bowl is probably one of the easiest ways to get high.
A bowl is small, compact, and great for those times when you want a nice, smooth hit of your favorite strain. These days going to the dispensary is like upgrading your laptop — it’s filled with complicated new toys and modern gadgets that make getting buzzed a chore. But the bowl is a classic. Moreover, the bowl is a classic you use in three simple steps.
Whether you’re into new combinations of edible cannabinoids or vapes you need to plug in and charge, the bowl will always be a mainstay. It’s something you should carry with you when the power goes out, or the zombie apocalypse arrives. Sure, it may seem like something for your parents, but trust us when we say mom and dad knew what they were doing.
So, do you want to learn how to smoke a bowl? Well, we’re going to teach you — and we’re going to do it in three easy steps!
How To Smoke a Bowl: 3 Easy Steps
There are a million ways to smoke weed, from joints to vapes to bongs. But back in the day, smoking a bowl was always the standby for anyone who wanted a quick high that would last. And it still works today. Anyone who wants to chill at home with some friends or sneak a quick hit on the road can pack a bowl and take a puff without much stress.
But, there are a few fundamentals everyone needs to know to maximize their enjoyment. As simple as smoking a bowl may be, one wrong move can ruin the entire experience.
So, if you want to smoke a bowl, follow these three simple steps:
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Clean your bowl.
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Grind your bud.
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Pack your bud.
That's that—clean, grind, and pack. Once you do that, you can light up, enjoy, and feel the buzz.
Now, for you noobs out there, it’s important to note that you shouldn't go full force and light the whole bowl on fire. It’s terrible for your buzz — and it’s bad etiquette too. When smoking with friends, you need to corner the bowl, not burn the flame over the entire thing. This helps preserve the cannabis and prevents you from inhaling a whole bunch of ash.
See - easy-peasy!
What Is A Bowl?
Now for the fun part — what is a bowl? The most essential part of any pipe or bong is known as — you guessed it — a bowl! The rounded-off part is where you pack that sweet cannabis for smoking. Can you taste it now?
A hole at the bottom of every pipe allows you to access the body. Basically, smoke travels through the device when you light it, going through your mouth and into your lungs. Depending on how good your stash is, you get anywhere from a good to a killer buzz. Hopefully, you have access to the good stuff.
Now, a bowl looks and works differently in both a pipe and a bong. Here’s a new word for you to remember: the carb. The carb is a hole, and it’s found on the side of your bowl. It helps you control airflow, which is extremely important to the process. After all, too much, and you end up hacking up a lung (and no one wants that).
On the other hand, bowls on your bong don’t have a carb. With a bong, you slide the bowl in and out of the downstem. Always check for a carb.
What Are the Different Parts Of My Bowl?
A bowl is a part of a larger pipe or cannabis pipe. Many people don’t know that these pipes date back to more traditional tobacco pipes (like the ones your grandpa used to smoke). Several different parts make the pipe work.
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Cannabis Pipe Part |
What It’s Used For |
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Bowl |
A rounded tub-like piece where you pack and light your weed. |
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Chamber |
The area or space between the bowl and mouthpiece. Sweet cannabis smoke travels here. |
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Mouthpiece |
Place lips here. Inhale. |
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Carb (Optional) |
A hole on the side used to regulate airflow. |
You can make pipes and bowls out of many different materials. In fact, these days, a well-made pipe is more than functional. It is a work of art. Some of the best pipes are made out of:
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Borosilicate glass
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Metal
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Wood
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Ceramics
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Other Materials
No one type of material is better than another. You can find pipes in many shapes and sizes to accommodate your smoking needs.
First Things First: Preparing To Pack Your Bowl
Before you get ready to use your bowl, you’ll need to get ready to use your bowl. Like a boy scout, a good stoner always comes prepared. That means bringing a lighter to the bowl smoking festivities. A lighter will not only be required to smoke your weed (obviously), but you’ll want to keep it on hand to help you pack your bowl correctly.
Some folks like butane lighters, which give you a nice, sustainable flame. But, on the other hand, they give you that nasty butane flavor. You need a lighter that gives you the best control over your flame. You’re going for maximum buzz here; you don’t have time to mess around with fire.
Your best bet, though, is to prepare your cannabis, so it burns properly. You want to get maximum airflow with your bud. How? Well, as with everything, smoking a bowl is easy. Just break down your bud with either your hands or a grinder. Make sure you get it to a nice, fine consistency. Once you do this, it will be smooth sailing the rest of the way.
How To Pack and Smoke a Bowl or Pipe: A Step-By-Step Guide
So you want to know how to smoke a bowl? The truth is, it’s easier than you think — so easy, in fact, you can do it in three easy and simple steps. The whole process should take you no longer than 10 minutes from start to buzz.
To begin, you’re going to need a few things. Grab your bowl, some primo kush, and a lighter. If you have a grinder, that’s great; if not, we’re going to work those fingers.
Step 1: Clean Your Bowl
Cleanliness is next to awesomeness which is why the first thing you want to do before smoking your bowl is clean your bowl. Think of it as step one to the best high of your life. YOu wouldn’t eat off of a dirty dish or drink out of a grimy cup. You sure as heck wouldn’t smoke out of a dirty bowl either.
While you don’t necessarily have to clean a new or unused bowl, in the era of COVID-19, it’s always a good idea to keep things sanitary. Even if you’re not worried for yourself, you want to protect those around you as well. The best part is that cleaning your bowl is easy (as is everything about using a bowl!). Just soak it in an alcoholic bath for a few hours and wash it off with warm water afterward, and you are good to go.
Why do this? This will get any leftover resin out of your bowl, giving you a fresh, new pipe to smoke. Just make sure to remember to give it a good soak in warm water, so you don’t taste any alcohol!
Step 2: Grind Your Bud
Waiting for your bowl to soak and get clean can feel like it takes forever. It would be nice if you could get high to pass the time (don’t worry, that’s coming soon). In the meantime, while you’re waiting, it’s time to grind up your bud. This is where a handy-dandy grinder would be really useful, but it’s not necessary at all.
As we explained earlier, grinding up your bud helps with airflow. You don’t want to be sucking on your bowl only to have nothing happen. Grinding up that bud is a critical step, so don’t skip it.
Using a grinder is simple. You just pop your bud in the device and turn. Out comes some nice, fine, ground-up powder. But everything will be alright if you have to do it by hand. It may take some extra time (which you have as your bowl soaks), but it will be well worth it.
Step 3: Pack Your Bud
Now, it’s time for the last step — packing your bowl. This is where the fun really begins! Grab your finely ground bud, and place it in the bowl using your thumb and index finger. You want to pack it tight enough, so it doesn’t fall out but still leave enough room for airflow. In other words, you want to be able to hit it!
It may take some practice. Cheech and Chong didn’t become experts overnight, and you won’t either. But after a few tries, you will get the hang of it, we promise.
3 Simple Steps To Smoking a Bowl: Let’s Review
We know you want to bring that sweet bowl to your lips and light it. You’re ready to feel the buzz and get high. But before you do, let’s review everything to ensure you know exactly what you’re doing. We put together this quick and easy reference guide (just in case you’ve already been smoking something) to help you through the process.
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Simple Steps To Smoke A Bowl |
Why It’s Useful |
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Clean Your Bowl |
Soak it in alcohol, then warm water |
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Grind Your Bud |
Break it down finely with a grinder or your hands to let air flow freely. |
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Pack Your Bud |
Place in bowl tight, but not too tight. Practice makes perfect. |
Tips For Smoking a Bowl
Now that your bowl is ready to go, it’s time to sit back, relax, and let your troubles drift away into outer space. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the experience.
Lighting Up Your Bowl (AKA Fire)
Using a bowl is easy. It’s straightforward. Still, first-timers tend to light up a bowl like they’re tossing a flamethrower at a burning building. More fire doesn’t mean a better high.
Earlier, we mentioned cornering as good bowl smoking etiquette. If you’re smoking with friends — even if you’re smoking alone — you want to burn only a portion of the herb. Preserve as much green as possible and avoid big ash hits. It makes for a better experience for everyone. Plus, you won’t look like such a noob.
Taking a Proper Bowl Hit (AKA This Isn’t a Joint)
Do you want to look like you know what you’re doing with a bowl and get a proper high? As we noted earlier, bowls have a carb on their sides to help airflow. Put your thumb over the bowl when you hit it. Inhale a little, and then remove your thumb from the carb.
For an excellent high, hold it in for a few seconds, then exhale. You’ll be over the moon.
Smoking a Bowl With Friends
Smoking a bowl is always better with friends. However, you want to make sure you follow a few simple rules to ensure everyone enjoys the experience. First off, pack a bowl big enough for everyone to enjoy. Nothing is worse than when there’s not enough to go around. Never jump in line when it’s not your turn. And never (ever!) take someone’s lighter!
Final Thoughts: How To Smoke a Bowl In 3 Easy Steps
We live in a complicated world. Even cannabis has become more complex with edibles, vapes, and more. But nothing says chill like the classics. If you’re looking for a relaxing way to enjoy some weed with some friends, think about packing a bowl. It’s the easiest and one of the most epic ways to get high!
