Glass and surfboards are very similar... A lot of guys don't care if their board was shaped overseas but a lot including myself are willing to pay more for a better quality surfboard while supporting our friends here in the USA where we live, work, etc.
Its always nice to have a functional and easy to clean straight tube around. You can add a showerhead diff to the tube also. In my opinion the tube will hit harder and will be harsher. The bubbler will be smoother but will be harder to clean and might not be as durable. Honestly I think you...
Lots of cool and very affordable bubblers in this thread... I am pretty sure Lev is going to make something for FC members in the price range we are seeking.
I think this is a really good idea and am going to see if I can find a artist that is interested in making the FC bubbler. Below are some of my favorite made by Governmint and Headford...