Anyone who invests in a glass pipe,
whether it be a small bowl or a large bong, hopes that it’s the last pipe they
will ever need to buy. However, ask any
serious enthusiast, and they might tell you that they have gone through at
least a small number of pipes since they first began smoking. No matter how hard we try, a glass pipe can
break or get lost, requiring a replacement as soon as possible so that we can
continue smoking.
If you tend to get attached to your pipes, you
probably do everything that you can to make sure that it lasts forever. But how long do glass pipes actually
last? Let’s find out.
In Theory, a Glass Pipe Should Last Forever
Ideally, a glass pipe will actually last forever. We know that this is possible, because we
have found glass pipes dating back several centuries that were used for
smoking, which are still usable to this day.
Pipes are made to handle daily smoking sessions, being made from a
particularly resilient glass that can handle both the high heat of the smoke
and daily handling. Although, that
doesn’t mean your pipe will last you for a lifetime.
Here are the factors that have to do with how long
your pipe will actually last.
Depends on How You Store It
A big factor that determines how long your pipe will
last is how you store it. Of course, how
you store your pipe has a lot to do with its size and shape. Some pipes can fit easily into a drawer,
while others need to sit on a surface due to being too big. It’s very important that you store your pipe
somewhere it won’t get knocked over, or constantly knock into other
objects. While the glass used to make a
pipe is particularly durable, accidents happen, and glass is glass, after all.
Depends on How Often You Use It
The more you use your pipe, the more likely it will
not last you forever. This is just a
fact that you cannot get around.
Frequent handling increases the chances of dropping the pipe or knocking
it over, which means that if you handle your pipe a couple of times a day,
you’re more likely to have to replace it at some point due to clumsiness that
happens to the best of us.
Depends on Where You Take It
The less your pipe has to travel, the better for its
longevity. If you tend to bring your
pipe with you in the car, you’re risking it getting knocked over during the
journey. If you bring your pipe with you
to your friends’ houses, then lots of things can happen, like a friend dropping
it or using it improperly. Also, the
more you take it out of the home, the more likely you are to simply lose it.
If you can store it in the same room in which you use
it at home, then you’ll be less likely to run into issues.
Depends on the Quality of the Pipe
While glass pipes are made to be durable, some are
higher in quality than others. If you go
with the cheapest pipe that you can find, you may end up with one that simply
is not as durable as the majority that are out there. This is why you should be selective when
choosing a pipe, and make sure to feel the pipe in your hands before buying to
make sure that it has the right heaviness level.
Note: If it’s too
light, this could be because the glass is actually quite thin, and more prone
to shattering.
Depends on How You are Using It
How you use your pipe does make a difference. If you’re not handling it properly, for
instance, you are more likely to drop it.
And, if that glass pipe is not being cleaned regularly, it could
permanently take on a poor flavor that will make it not worth using.
Get the Most Out of Your Glass Pipes for Years to Come
Glass pipes are a great way to enjoy those dry herbs,
but even the fanciest, most high-end pipe on the market may not last
forever. By simply handling your pipe
properly, avoiding travel if possible, and storing it safely, you’ll increase
the chances of having a pipe that lasts for many years to come.
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