Bud Bomb Pipe Review – Bomb’s Away!
Bud Bomb Pipe Review: Breakdown
Build Quality
The Bud Bomb Original is a much better option than a glass chillum when it comes to build quality. My main concern was that a combination of residue and pollen would eventually cause the piece to stick together.
However, the threading is thick and I didnt experience any issues. The pieces go together intuitively, and even the clumsiest smoker shouldnt have any issues loading this piece.
However, mobile smokers should note that this piece is not as easy to load as a traditional chillum. Unscrewing and loading this piece requires two hands, making it difficult to juggle a grinder as well.
Smoke Quality
The smoke quality I achieved with the Bud Bomb Original is significantly better than that of any other chillum Ive used, particularly when it has spent time in the freezer. The cooling factor only last for one or two hits, but it makes a huge difference in the smoking experience. Hits taken when the piece is chilled are not just smooth, theyre flavorful.
A chillum which allows you to actually taste your herbs like cannabis is somewhat unheard of, and makes puts this piece in a class of its own. Even without the additional cooling, the Bud Bomb Original seems to be well insulated. It heats slower than a similarly sized glass chillum, meaning that it can be hit for longer periods of time.
Look and Feel
This piece is incredibly solid, especially when it is compared to the flimsy glass models which make up the majority of the market. It comes in a variety of colors and finishes, which is great, because this is the kind of piece youre going to own for quite a while.
All of the finishes are brushed metal, so its not going to show fingerprints. If you buy pieces for flash and sex appeal, this isnt the piece to invest in. The brushed finish is fairly nondescript, and even the gold finish is not particularly striking.
The upside is that it is incredibly discrete. As long as you load it in advance, no one is going to think twice if they see you hitting this piece on the street.
Ease of Maintenance
Chillums are easy to clean by definition. Most smokers simply fill the chillum half full of alcohol, add a bit of table salt, and shake until clean.
Though easy, this method is fairly risky with the popular glass models. The Bud Bomb Original is more suited to a completely hands-off cleaning method. Simply put the whole unit in a dish of alcohol and leave it there until the pipe is free of residue.
It doesnt get any easier than that. This piece requires very regular cleanings. Any significant build up of residue or pollen will likely cause issues with the threads that connect the parts.
Conclusion
The Bud Bomb Original is a well designed piece which is built to last. The dense metal body and diffusion technology allow it to function on a level that a typical chillum cannot. That being said, this innovative, cooling chillum is limited by the temperature of your freezer and its ability to stay cold. It takes quite a while to cool down, and it just doesnt stay cold long enough to be a game changer for me.
Plus its so complicated youve got to sit down at a table to load it. Thats not necessarily a problem, but its not what I expect from a one-hitter. After spending some time with this piece, Im far less excited than I was when it first arrived. It seems theres only so much quality youre going to get out of a simple chillum.
The Bud Bomb Original is a nice chillum, but at 15 times the price of the competition, it ought to be far better than nice. This piece is simply not worth the money.
If you are looking for more of unique take on the modern pipe be sure to check out the Genius Pipe and for a more affordable glass spoon pipe check out the Jane West Spoon.
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