The Straight Tube Bong is a great table top bong and if you see a bong being used 50% of the time it is a straight tube bong. The only bad thing is that straight tube bongs can be tipped easily, some straight tube bongs solve the issue by having flared bases so that they are harder to knock over.
The joint size can range from small at 9mm to super wide at 18.8mm. Most common straight tube bongs will have joint sizes between 14mm and 14.5mm. The large joints are better because they allow more smoke to flow into the bong and also has less drag (the amount of effort it takes to puff).
To use a straight tube bong fill up the bong with water so that the water covers the openings of the downstem. If the straight tube bong has percolators you will want to make sure that the openings of the percolators are covered by water. Next step is that you want to put some weed in the bowl and then light it up. When you are ready to take a puff remove the bowl so that you can clear the chamber that is full of smoke. Get high and enjoy :)
There is no limit to the size of a straight tube bong. The size of a large piece of glass is limited only by the craftsmanship of the glass artist and the availability of materials. There have been straight tube bongs that are over 10 feet tall for example but those are more Rare.
A straight tube bong can range in price greatly. You will find smaller silicone straight tube bongs for as low as $20.00, and the more expensive straight tube bongs can go all the way to $1000. The price of the straight tube bong will depend on the quality of glass used, the amount of percolators, and the design work on the glass.
