Spy Car
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My friends. Back when Ol' Bill was known as Young Bill, the 18 year old me saved up his bones to purchase a Toker II. Not cheap then.
I was a freshman at UCSB (1976) where cannabis culture was highly developed during a time when we had access to the most primo pure-sativa known to man. Then onto UC Berkeley, where my beloved Toker II came with me.
Let me say it straight, I always felt that in a friendship circle (one that included serious connoisseurs), that I had by far the best bong. And I think my smoking buddies felt the same way. Anytime it was available, my Toker II was the water-pipe of choice.
A forum search shows @cybrguy also had one back in the day and perhaps he can confirm the cause of my enthusiasm?
There were larger and/or most artisanal-glass water pipes available in the day, ones that were certainly beautiful in their own right, but no bong I've ever used (now or then) has the efficiency, controllability, and great hand-held ergonomics of a Toker II. It is perfect for taking "snap hits," be they microdoses or massively huge bowls. For young ones who have never experienced the joys of a handheld with such excellent carberation (listing off a bowl to clear a bong sucks, my friends!) this is precisely the unit you need to build your skills in the art of mixing draws and carburetion to calibrate the optimal hit for the moment.
The easy to use carb allows one to layer up the hit in a fashion that is unique in my experience. This is for "enthusiasts," which means this
Here is a (not particularly good) stock shot:
The unit, about the size of a grapefruit, is easy to hold and --trust me--there is something magical about the way it draws. Truly the most epic bong of the era (and perhaps ever) in my estimation. I don't engage in hyperbole. This is a "god-tier" device AFAIK.
My Toker II was "liberated" sometimes during the 90s and the company had folded, so I (sadly) moved on. But never (ever) forgot that beauty. Like "Rosebud." LOL
Recently, as mentioned in other threads, I clumsily knocked a rather nice modern modular bong off my desk, destroying it in the process. First time in 50 years of consumption that I destroyed nice pice of glass.
As I looked to replace the broken bong, I (with some valuable input from @Shit Snacks ) have been assembling a new modular rig around a FC-199. A drop down is scheduled to arrive today, to complete the package. I may still need a pass through to serve as a regulator, but...
As I looked around for a new "desktop" bong, I also discovered that the Toker II (handheld) has been brought back to the market. I had to get one.
Fortunately the new units ship with not only a regular stem (for composting), but also spips standar with a 14mm female stem, so great for vaping!
And is it greast for vaping? Oh yes indeed!!!
Last night, for the first time, I paired a newly acquired Lotus with the Toker II. I've been enjoying the Lotus as a relaxed flavor-full vape with the provided Lotus J Hook. A very nice experience, but not a combo I'd call "hard hitting." Doesn't need to be. The Lotus is "chill". That said, with a little experimenting I had the Lotus/Toker II outputting thick white milky vapour that is more reminiscent of a powerful desktop than one operating off butane.
And--just as when I combusted with this bong in the day--it is so controllable. One can pull light vapor, or one can build a massive hit. Brilliant!
The design is clean and lab-like (from an era where that was rare).
I can still see the need to have a modern modular rig. When my Phase 3 Zx arrives, I expect I will pair it with my FC-199.
But I am still humbled and amazed by the qualities of the Toker II.
I have been intending to post about this water-pipe but have been slow in part because I knew the love I have for this glass might seem over-the-top (unless one has experienced one), and you already know.
This morning I was compelled to make this post. As I woke up to find a 50% off discount code for the Toker II. So $50 rather than $100. The code is "jerryclaus." It is evidently valid until 12/08/24.
I have no affiliation with Toker II, aside from being a highly enthusiastic owner-user. This guy is positively overjoyed to have one back in my collection. And not only for nostalgia's sake (although the memories of good times with good friends definitely contributes to the joy).
I just wish to share news of this sale with anyone who ever lusted to own arguably the greatest bong ever produced, and/or make those who have never heard of these 70s classics that they are back on the market (and have been for some time).
If you spring for one, I don't think you will be sorry. I'm sure I paid over $50 for mine with 1976 dollars.
To call the Toker II an epic and legendary bong is me saying it straight. A classic if there ever was one.
Those who take a flier will thank me later.
Bill
I was a freshman at UCSB (1976) where cannabis culture was highly developed during a time when we had access to the most primo pure-sativa known to man. Then onto UC Berkeley, where my beloved Toker II came with me.
Let me say it straight, I always felt that in a friendship circle (one that included serious connoisseurs), that I had by far the best bong. And I think my smoking buddies felt the same way. Anytime it was available, my Toker II was the water-pipe of choice.
A forum search shows @cybrguy also had one back in the day and perhaps he can confirm the cause of my enthusiasm?
There were larger and/or most artisanal-glass water pipes available in the day, ones that were certainly beautiful in their own right, but no bong I've ever used (now or then) has the efficiency, controllability, and great hand-held ergonomics of a Toker II. It is perfect for taking "snap hits," be they microdoses or massively huge bowls. For young ones who have never experienced the joys of a handheld with such excellent carberation (listing off a bowl to clear a bong sucks, my friends!) this is precisely the unit you need to build your skills in the art of mixing draws and carburetion to calibrate the optimal hit for the moment.
The easy to use carb allows one to layer up the hit in a fashion that is unique in my experience. This is for "enthusiasts," which means this
Here is a (not particularly good) stock shot:
The unit, about the size of a grapefruit, is easy to hold and --trust me--there is something magical about the way it draws. Truly the most epic bong of the era (and perhaps ever) in my estimation. I don't engage in hyperbole. This is a "god-tier" device AFAIK.
My Toker II was "liberated" sometimes during the 90s and the company had folded, so I (sadly) moved on. But never (ever) forgot that beauty. Like "Rosebud." LOL
Recently, as mentioned in other threads, I clumsily knocked a rather nice modern modular bong off my desk, destroying it in the process. First time in 50 years of consumption that I destroyed nice pice of glass.
As I looked to replace the broken bong, I (with some valuable input from @Shit Snacks ) have been assembling a new modular rig around a FC-199. A drop down is scheduled to arrive today, to complete the package. I may still need a pass through to serve as a regulator, but...
As I looked around for a new "desktop" bong, I also discovered that the Toker II (handheld) has been brought back to the market. I had to get one.
Fortunately the new units ship with not only a regular stem (for composting), but also spips standar with a 14mm female stem, so great for vaping!
And is it greast for vaping? Oh yes indeed!!!
Last night, for the first time, I paired a newly acquired Lotus with the Toker II. I've been enjoying the Lotus as a relaxed flavor-full vape with the provided Lotus J Hook. A very nice experience, but not a combo I'd call "hard hitting." Doesn't need to be. The Lotus is "chill". That said, with a little experimenting I had the Lotus/Toker II outputting thick white milky vapour that is more reminiscent of a powerful desktop than one operating off butane.
And--just as when I combusted with this bong in the day--it is so controllable. One can pull light vapor, or one can build a massive hit. Brilliant!
The design is clean and lab-like (from an era where that was rare).
I can still see the need to have a modern modular rig. When my Phase 3 Zx arrives, I expect I will pair it with my FC-199.
But I am still humbled and amazed by the qualities of the Toker II.
I have been intending to post about this water-pipe but have been slow in part because I knew the love I have for this glass might seem over-the-top (unless one has experienced one), and you already know.
This morning I was compelled to make this post. As I woke up to find a 50% off discount code for the Toker II. So $50 rather than $100. The code is "jerryclaus." It is evidently valid until 12/08/24.
I have no affiliation with Toker II, aside from being a highly enthusiastic owner-user. This guy is positively overjoyed to have one back in my collection. And not only for nostalgia's sake (although the memories of good times with good friends definitely contributes to the joy).
I just wish to share news of this sale with anyone who ever lusted to own arguably the greatest bong ever produced, and/or make those who have never heard of these 70s classics that they are back on the market (and have been for some time).
If you spring for one, I don't think you will be sorry. I'm sure I paid over $50 for mine with 1976 dollars.
To call the Toker II an epic and legendary bong is me saying it straight. A classic if there ever was one.
Those who take a flier will thank me later.
Bill
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