Take a Breath: A Smoking Blog

As you begin shopping for a smoking rig, you may notice something about the materials these rigs are made from. There are some rigs made from silicon and other materials, but the vast majority of rigs are still made from glass — and these tend to be the favorites among customers. Why, after all these years, is glass still the smoking rig material to be reckoned with? It all comes down to these three benefits.

Sanitation

Smoking is not necessarily the most sanitary activity. You have to put your mouth on the rig, and in the process, you introduce germs and proteins to that rig. Even if you are the only one who uses your rig, you need to be able to clean it often and thoroughly in order to prevent it from building up gunk, grime, and bacteria. Glass makes this cleaning easy. You can wipe the glass down with some rubbing alcohol or ethanol, let it air dry, and you're good to go. When it comes to removing more serious resin buildup, you may need to let the glass sit in the alcohol for a few minutes before wiping, but it will still come away incredibly clean after this treatment.

Purity

Glass is not affected in any way by the level of heat it is exposed to when you are smoking. You would have to get the glass much, much hotter than this to cause it to break down or change chemically in any way. As such, when you smoke out of a glass rig, you do not have to worry about any of the rig materials leeching into and contaminating the material you're smoking. This is good for both the flavor and the healthiness of your smoke.

Artistry

Glass blowing is an incredible art. The best glass blowers can create all sorts of different rigs, featuring an array of colors and patterns. Buy a glass rig, and it will become a treasured work of art. You just can't say the same about rigs made from silicone or other synthetic materials. Some are pretty, for sure, but they are mass-produced in factories and lack the original character of glass.

When it comes time to choose a smoking rig, focus on glass. It simply cannot be beat for its artistry, purity, and sanitation. And, as long as you don't break it, a glass smoking rig will last you a lifetime. Contact a company like Tobacco Revolution to learn more.