imported_brownie

What makes glass pipes so special? I started toking about 3-4 months ago and so far have only smoked joints and out my my homemade piece (stick that's drilled out, with a socket for the bowl). However I'm turning 18 in less then a month and am going to get a pipe as a present for myself.

So why is glass supposed to be so sweet? I kinda like the idea of having a wood pipe, seems more natural (dirty hippie i know, lol) but it also seems more old school. Like sitting on the porch watching the sun go down and sucking on the pipe. Please explain why I should or shouldn't go with a wood pipe.

thanks a bunch!
brownie

edit: also if anyone has a link to some nice online headshops to browse pipes at, it would be much appreciated

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