Since there are several different kinds of great smoking pipes out there, it can sometimes be hard to pick the kind that you like. While all are going to be effective for smoking, there are some benefits to using a glass smoking pipe that you aren't going to get with the other kinds of metal or wood pipes. Not only are the glass pipes going to look much different, but they are also going to function quite differently as well. This article is going to discuss 3 benefits of using a glass pipe.

They Don't Get Hot

When you are smoking out of a traditional metal pipe, you are going to have to deal with the actual pipe getting hotter and hotter as you smoke it. This can make it difficult for you to smoke the pipe as long as you'd like because it is going to get too hot for you to hold. When you use a glass pipe instead of a metal pipe, you will notice that the pipe doesn't get nearly as hot. This is going to allow you to smoke your pipe as long as you want without having to worry about it burning your hands. 

Fun To Personalize 

Pipes that are made out of glass are also going to be quite easy for you to personalize. The pipes are going to be hand crafted and hand blown, which allows a level of personalization and customization that are incredibly hard to match with other types of pipes. The pipe can be made into different shapes and styles, depending on the skill of the person making them. You can add whatever kinds of decorative artwork that you would like on the pipe, in a range of colors. You may also notice that the artwork on your pipe is going to change color overtime as the smoke flows through it repeatedly. This change of the color can personalize your pipe even more, and add more character to it. Since a pipe is often a statement of a person's character, it is important they are able to get a pipe that represents them well. 

Long Lasting 

Since glass pipes are made out of single piece of shaped glass, they are going to be quite durable. They are going to handle stress and pressure really well, and you aren't going to have to worry about the different pieces coming apart. Since a pipe is generally going to be an investment for you, knowing that your investment is going to last you is very important.