ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Very nice this one!What style of hydrotube you lookin' for?
I have one of these that I use with my Hydrobrick Maxx:
https://www.dhgate.com/product/21cm-tall-glass-vapexhale-hydratube-with/395467902.html
Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
I liked it enough that I bought a replacement when I broke the first one I owned last year.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I wish I purchased two of these hydro-bomb knock-off ‘s
Broke this one already.
Your smarter than me?
Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
I didn't buy the second one till the first one broke.
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In other news, I want an Arcline Hemisphere Bubbler, from GRAV!!!
https://grav.com/products/6-grav-arcline-hemisphere-bubbler-clear?variant=890899431430
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Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
I don't think you could get it in glass that thick for $25, or even $50.
Their Arcline line of glass is a bit pricy, but looks thicker than anything you could get for much less $$.
And they have 10-15% off sales from time to time (like right now) where you could get it for under $240.
Most of my DHgate (or otherwise sourced) knockoff cheap glass is thin and actually crooked in spots. I'm ready to start saving for decent glass, instead of all this fragile stuff that I'm just going to have to replace eventually anyway.
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P.A.M.
Vapo Rising
Some thick glass eh 
Yeah the price of custom hand blown glass is impressive at times. If spending that money , I'd pay for thickness before other attributes .
I do dig the FC-710 ball pump . Sporting a basic d-020 right now . I'd probably be better suited with the 18mm female version of the FC710 . $8usd more.. who was it that didn't like their 710 that much ? I'm in Canada too.. but with price of Canada Post it's cheaper to buy new from china then buying used domestic
sad but true .
https://m.dhgate.com/product/hot-ne...8472.html#pdsimitem-1-5|null:9001:r0666977152
Hmm that's actual a 14mm joint descriptinreads
Yeah the price of custom hand blown glass is impressive at times. If spending that money , I'd pay for thickness before other attributes .I do dig the FC-710 ball pump . Sporting a basic d-020 right now . I'd probably be better suited with the 18mm female version of the FC710 . $8usd more.. who was it that didn't like their 710 that much ? I'm in Canada too.. but with price of Canada Post it's cheaper to buy new from china then buying used domestic
sad but true .https://m.dhgate.com/product/hot-ne...8472.html#pdsimitem-1-5|null:9001:r0666977152
Hmm that's actual a 14mm joint descriptinreads
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This is the one to get;
https://www.dhgate.com/product/saml...gs-glass-smoking/371413550.html#mfavit-5-null
Built like a tank, I dropped mine onto cement from 3 feet and chipped a bit off the base, I now have a spare as I am still using the chipped one after grinding off the sharp bits.
https://www.dhgate.com/product/saml...gs-glass-smoking/371413550.html#mfavit-5-null
Built like a tank, I dropped mine onto cement from 3 feet and chipped a bit off the base, I now have a spare as I am still using the chipped one after grinding off the sharp bits.
This thread is for CHEAP high-quality bubblers...teaser...
Great starter/back-up/daily driver, if on a strict budget it is hard to beat but for just a couple dollars more I would suggest the D-020-d, it is much better.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
You are probably right here. While Steven (stevenlmz79) makes his pieces thicker than most, they are probably not THIS thick. Then again, do they need to be?
$240 is about 5 times what I have spent on any DHgate glass piece and I have several including the FC-187 and the FC-UFO, both from Steven and both very thick.
Most of my DHGate glass is thick and surprisingly well made given the price. None of it has broken in use. The only broken DHGate glass I have had came that way and were replaced by the vendor. I do have one FC 187 who's perc is too high off the floor but it worked and I later replaced the piece with one that was better made when it was on sale for $25.
I certainly get why people buy much more expensive glass than I do, and why some of the original designs from the original artists are worth the expense (to them), but I am not buying art, I am buying features, and they don't have to cost so much. While I would love to have an original MotherShip piece (like I would love to own a real Picasso) short of a lottery win I would never buy one.
That is why when looking for glass I hang out here, in the CHEAP HIGH QUALITY thread and expect to find most pieces well under $100.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Get this one @LesPlenty say’s!This is the one to get;
https://www.dhgate.com/product/saml...gs-glass-smoking/371413550.html#mfavit-5-null
Built like a tank, I dropped mine onto cement from 3 feet and chipped a bit off the base, I now have a spare as I am still using the chipped one after grinding off the sharp bits.
This thread is for CHEAP high-quality bubblers...teaser...
Great starter/back-up/daily driver, if on a strict budget it is hard to beat but for just a couple dollars more I would suggest the D-020-d, it is much better.
Very time I buy what he say’s I’m stoked!
Madri-Gal
Child Of The Revolution
There's always going to be something more expensive than I can afford. I love GRAV, but I stick to the less expensive items, like the Helix adapters. If I weren't on a No Buy, I would have gotten a bubbler to use with my VapCap during the recent sale. I'm happy if someone gets what they want and can afford, but I'm on more of beer than Champaign budget. I keep thinking for $240 dollars I could get a fine vape, and some glass as well. People want what they want, but I am fortunate to be happy with cheap, high quality glass. I have pieces under $30 that I love madly. I have a few that were under $20 that I use all the time, and simply adore. Not all my glass is that inexpensive, but none was pricy. It all seems thick enough to do what it needs to do. The only glass that has broken on me has been some stems for Solo and Air.
I don't mind spending on glass, or vapes, which is why I'm on a No Buy. I didn't overspend, but I don't intend to either. More expensive glass just doesn't register any more than designer clothes do. I'm thoroughly enjoying what I have, and dreaming of what I want next ( an LSV), but I can wait. I do like knowing that for under $40, or even under $30, I can buy a little treat and be happy with it.
I don't mind spending on glass, or vapes, which is why I'm on a No Buy. I didn't overspend, but I don't intend to either. More expensive glass just doesn't register any more than designer clothes do. I'm thoroughly enjoying what I have, and dreaming of what I want next ( an LSV), but I can wait. I do like knowing that for under $40, or even under $30, I can buy a little treat and be happy with it.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Ya know, I like the look of the RattleCan and I think it is a good size, but the placement of the joint out in the air somewhat lacking in support would make it vulnerable to anything with any heft, which something like a Splinter and a mod might have. I don't think it would be right for me, tho it would be perfectly usable with something like a Lotus on a WPA.
nosmoking
Just so Dab HAppy!
I understand your concern but perhaps this will ease your mind some.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxn3Rt2n4R5/?igshid=1f8b2wbphvd7g
yeswecann
Well-Known Member
You prefer water then? I just ordered the grav spherical pocket bubbler. Did you get Ed's adapter yet? Do you use a whip or extender on your new grav piece? I'm thinking grav sphere + ed's adapter + 19M tip + caldron is going to be sweet.
Gorgeous!I didn't buy the second one till the first one broke.
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In other news, I want an Arcline Hemisphere Bubbler, from GRAV!!!
https://grav.com/products/6-grav-arcline-hemisphere-bubbler-clear?variant=890899431430
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I have run 2x Tera's at once from my Rattle Can and quite often a Plenty, it is not a fragile joint. I said earlier I dropped mine from 3 feet onto concrete that chipped the base, as it landed on the joint side, blew my Cloud Buddy (claisen adapter) to pieces but the joint remained unharmed.
If you want a really thick piece, look up Atom Matrix, both 14 and 18mm joints are available and are supposed to be made from 7mm thick glass.
I do not own this one, just saying you can get thick glass bongs on DHGate if you look.
Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
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Still a nice looking rig, if you can drop that sort of money on a consumable item without worry...I say get it...you only live once.My apologies. Maybe I made a bad choice
I still like it though.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I have not seen the RC in person and know nothing about it's quality of construction other that it being a Steven piece so likely well built and heavier glass. I don't doubt that it is a solid choice or durable. I am merely saying that I TEND to buy pieces where the joint is directly over the can like D020, and FC-187 and FC UFO and D022 just because they are sturdier and less likely to tip. I do have other pieces that are not designed like that, like my vapecycler, but I generally go that way.
And I fully agree.I do not own this one, just saying you can get thick glass bongs on DHGate if you look.
Personally I think the Arcline is beautiful, it's just way out of my price range. The most expensive piece I have even bought was just north of half of that, and it was a recycler so had some action.
Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
I guess that's just the thing about art. It's value is in the eye of the beholder.
I've never spent more than $100 on a piece of glass either.
Hell, I think the most I've spent is $80.
But once in a blue-moon, I feel like I should be able to reward myself with something nice that I've saved up for. This was one of those times (I received a promotion at work a couple weeks ago).
Oh well. It is what it is.
I've never spent more than $100 on a piece of glass either.
Hell, I think the most I've spent is $80.
But once in a blue-moon, I feel like I should be able to reward myself with something nice that I've saved up for. This was one of those times (I received a promotion at work a couple weeks ago).
Oh well. It is what it is.
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P.A.M.
Vapo Rising
Congrats on the promo @Ramahs , keep doing what you do ! 
I can see a RC or similar ball pump rig in my future. Or a taller rig then my D020 . Although not sure how beneficial it would really be to have it taller , I don't find it harsh at al.
I'm really satisfied with my d020 . Indeed a great starter , I think it cost me $20cNd . The d020-D was a good $10+extra when purchased nov/dec2018, figured I'd start where one should start at the bottom with the d020. I doubt any other rig can give me the same bang for buck vAlue to be honest. I mean would it work twice as good if I paid twice as much for smithing similar ? Honest question I suppose . I will get a RC or something eventually and have one or the other for backup ..
And then possibly another and .... .. different Vape different bong right .
I can see a RC or similar ball pump rig in my future. Or a taller rig then my D020 . Although not sure how beneficial it would really be to have it taller , I don't find it harsh at al.
I'm really satisfied with my d020 . Indeed a great starter , I think it cost me $20cNd . The d020-D was a good $10+extra when purchased nov/dec2018, figured I'd start where one should start at the bottom with the d020. I doubt any other rig can give me the same bang for buck vAlue to be honest. I mean would it work twice as good if I paid twice as much for smithing similar ? Honest question I suppose . I will get a RC or something eventually and have one or the other for backup ..
And then possibly another and .... .. different Vape different bong right .
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Sometimes, I do not like using any restrictive vape (Vapcap,Arizer Air) with any of my Matrix percs because they exacerbate the problem, they are best used in something like a RC or D020.
Always makes me laugh when people call tools Art, cheap bubbler=tool, the arty farty stuff is for the display cabinet, I would consider all scientific glass a tool, even the Mobius stuff, no dragons wings to chip or aliens to probe you.
That Grav piece looks very functional and very well built, not arty-farty for sure, and you know it is well built, like a Craftsman shifter compared to a Chinglese model (lucky dip).
DHGate is the closest thing I do to gambling.
Hey Ramahs. That arcline looks awesome, same with the upright version. I bookmarked them for when i'm in the market for new glass.
Wanted to ask though. It seems like the slide is built in, and would only really be usable for combustion. Does that seem right or am i missing something?
Some of the reviews seem to confirm it is nonremovable so limits how you can use the glass.