Hey there! You have stumbled upon a fantastic section of our website, Gridded Downstems! Within these pages, you'll find stunning options for the classic filtration system commonly used on bongs. A gridded downstem is a type of percolator, it offers a way to filter your smoke through the small slits or grids on the base of the stem itself. Meaning that before it makes its way up to your mouthpiece, it has a chance to cool down a little! A lot of our pieces have multiple perc options as well as just the standard gridded, you're bound to find something that suits your needs!
What is a downstem? This might seem like a silly question to some, but we are here for all levels of stoners! Whether you're brand new to smoking or have been ripping bongs since the 70s we want to make you feel welcome. So, they are essentially small pieces of tubing that connect your bowl to the main chamber that's filled with water. When using one of these types of pieces, you'll want to make sure your water level is just right! Test it a few different times to see what works best for you by filling it up a bit above the slits of the downstem and then taking a pull without actually smoking or having your slide in place. This way you can use all your senses to see if this water level is just right. Listen to the sound it makes when you inhale. If it's super chuggy or sounds like someone turned on the hot tub jets, you may have filled it too much! Usually, you'll also be able to tell because some bong water might be in your mouth. Dump a little out and try again, it takes practice to get the level that you want. Once you do, you can experience just how amazing these simple percs can be, and how they improve your bong rips!
This type of percolation is a great choice for those looking to start understanding the world of percolators. There are many different kinds and it only gets more complex from here. This kind of classic gridded glass tubing is guaranteed to give you a nice smooth and cool hit. We have a huge selection of wonderful bongs that have this type of percolation. Take a look around and see all the colorful unique American glass! We have beaker bongs, bubble bottoms, straight, and much more. If it works with a downstem, we've got it! You'll find lots of options for any personality you might be looking for in a bong. Whether that looks like crisp and bold colors by 2K Glass or wavy colors that flow together from Blowfish Glassworks. Or possibly some beautiful clear glass for the more scientifically inclined. It can be really fun to see the inner workings of these downstems and what they are capable of! Whatever your taste might be, we hope you find what you're searching for. Happy smoking friends!
