Hi Ted, imho the obsidian is essential to enjoy the volcano.
I love using it with the whip.at the moment 90%, also really milks op your bong with a short whip.
i do not use the obsidian when I use the bong.
Bags I use with guests. trough the obsidian.
I bought 10 meters of S&B medical tube, but have found out that I actually am enjoying the taste of a seasoned whip.
So I m still on the first whip, after possibly 3 pounds of herb. the obsidian keeps the whip clean from oil, but funny enough, does discolour the whip.
Its now almost S&B orange at the side you connect to the obsidian. but still 100%at the mouth pice end.
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Anyone any explanation for that?
Also Congrats on your Onyx
,i think it looks so cool that I am contemplating spray painting that colour on my"shiny "hybrid.
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