Marijuana’s popularity is on the rise and is expected to continue increasing over the coming years.

Cannabis sales are at an all-time high and are estimated to reach $51 billion by 2025, more than double the current market value.

If you’re thinking about joining the ranks, the age-old debate of “joints vs bongs” may leave you wondering, “Which one gets you higher?”

Let’s clear the smoke.

Keep reading to discover the differences between the two methods so you can get the most out of your high.

Joints vs Bongs

Joints and bongs are two of the most common ways to consume weed.

Think of them as potent vehicles through which the TCH from marijuana enters your bloodstream by way of your lungs. This is what causes you to feel “high.”

Let’s explore the anatomy of each method to understand its potential effects.

Joints

Joints are a classic way to smoke. They’re simple, straightforward, and preferred by many.

A “joint” consists of a piece of rolling paper filled with marijuana. Sometimes a filter or “crutch” is also added. Once these elements are in place, you’re ready to light up.

When you smoke a joint, you’re only able to inhale a limited amount of smoke with each hit. And with each one, you absorb a little more THC, getting higher as you go.

If a joint were a drink, it’d be a cocktail – easy to pace and something you sip on over a period of time.

Note: It takes time to become a skilled joint-roller. Thus, many people opt to buy a pre-roll (or ready-to-consume) joint from a cannabis dispensary.

Bongs

Glass bongs, ceramic bongs, gravity bongs: there is a vast world of bongs out there.

In its most basic form, a bong is a large water pipe. It consists of a cylindrical tube, a chamber filled with water, and a bowl to “pack” the weed in.

As you take a hit, the chamber fills with smoke. The water cools this smoke as it passes through it. This cooling action allows for a bigger, more concentrated hit.

With a bong, you can generate large amounts of smoke and inhale it in one swift pull. A high dosage of THC absorbed in a shorter amount of time means you get higher, quicker.

If a bong were a drink, it’d be more like a shot. Bongs are ideal if you’re seeking a powerful psychoactive experience. But, of course, it all depends on the person.

Note: When starting out, it’s good to start small. You can always get higher, but you can never get “un-high” (not immediately, anyhow.)

The Verdict

Joints vs bongs: whichever you choose, the grass is green on both sides.

Bongs have the potential to get you higher, quicker. Joints may take a little more time, but they’ll get you to the same destination. It’s all about preference.

So now that you know the upsides of each, you be the judge. Try them both for yourself. You’ll be sure to develop your own preferences and keep the debate alive.

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