i still have my first bong. i waited a month after my 18th birthday so my friend could turn 18 and we went together.
for 150 you can get a nice glass on glass peice and probably a decent ash catcher. i'm not up in the glass scene enough to know about name brand this and that. i just know that like thick glass and will never again own a bong without an ashcatcher. the ice catcher is nice too but i find i get a similar effect just by having icy water in the chamber.
if you are going to get an ashcatcher i recommend the ones with removable bowls. mine is enclosed and it's a pain in the ass to clean. i got it because at the time this was the only ashcatcher that fit the way i like. i'm not crazy about the color but it works.
here she is full of ice, packed and ready to go. total spent: $125. 85 for the bong and 50 for the ash catcher. he threw in a sharpstone mini for 5 bucks also. sweet deal.
i made the leap because the bong in my avatar smashed
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