By Luke Sumpter


Everything about cannabis is complex. There are thousands of strains, dozens of cannabinoids, and countless ways to enjoy the herb. Innovation over the last few decades has led to high-tech methods of inhaling cannabis, from vaporization to dabbing. However, many smokers still prefer the more primitive methods of getting stoned. One of the oldest ways to saturate the bloodstream with THC is the pipe. This humble design originated thousands of years ago, and the general mechanism has withstood the test of time. The steamroller pipe is an often overlooked—and very powerful—variation.

WHAT IS A STEAMROLLER PIPE?

Steamroller pipes look unusual. Sure, they’re pipe-shaped, but their similarities to more conventional pipes stop there. These devices look more like chillums in their design and offer a much harsher hit than most pipes on the market.

What sets steamroller pipes apart from other models is the position of the carb—an air hole that, when released, allows smokers to clear the bowl. In most pipes, the carb occupies the side of the bowl, with the bowl positioned at the end of the stem. Steamroller pipes go against the grain when it comes to pipe design. The large carb hole resides at the very end of the pipe, and the bowl is further up the stem.

The unconventional layout of this design results in huge hits and an instant high. Let’s discover exactly how these pipes work and why some stoners love them.

HOW DOES A STEAMROLLER PIPE WORK?

Steamroller pipes are primitive in nature. They’re one of the simplest ways to smoke weed. There’s no water, no electricity, and no thinking involved either. It’s as simple as lighting the bowl and unleashing the massive carb hole at the end.

It might sound exactly like how a pipe works, but there’s a big difference. The location and size of the carb hole turns a normal hit into a massive one. The gaping hole at the end of a steamroller pipe results in a resistance-free flow of air that penetrates deep into the lungs.

It’s easy to control the smoke intake from a normal pipe. The carb hole can be toyed with to clear the desired amount of smoke. This is much harder to do when hitting a steamroller pipe. They almost always take the smoker off guard. For this reason, they’re really not recommended for beginners.

SteamRoller-Pipe

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A STEAMROLLER?

The harshness of steamroller hits might sound undesirable, but that’s exactly why so many smokers enjoy them. It’s a completely different way to inhale cannabis. They deliver an enormous amount of cannabinoids in a short window. This is precisely what a veteran smoker with a high tolerance needs.

Below, we’ll cover the benefits of using a steamroller pipe. Then, we’ll explore why sometimes they’re not the best option.

EASY TO USE

One of the best features of steamroller pipes is their simplicity. You don’t need to carry around water or rolling papers. All you need is a lighter and some good-quality bud.

EASY TO CLEAN

Most pipes are a hassle to clean. They require navigating all manner of nooks and crannies to remove every last speck of residue. Fortunately, cleaning is a piece of cake when using a steamroller pipe. Wide-open holes at each end make removing tar an easy task. Run some water through the pipe, give it a quick scrub, and you’re done!

YOU’LL USE LESS WEED

If you fail to clear a bong or pipe bowl properly, you’re going to lose some smoke. It’s not a huge deal, but results in you wasting more weed over time. When using a steamroller, every bit of smoke is fired straight into the lungs.

MASSIVE HITS

Because almost no smoke is lost, each hit is huge. It’s not just the amount, but how fast it enters the lungs. Smoking steamroller pipes is the equivalent of necking a shot when drinking. They’re the way to go if you’re looking for an instant high.

DRAWBACKS

Of course, not everything about the steamroller pipe is sunshine and rainbows; these massive hits are made for experienced tokers.

HARSH HITS

Steamroller pipes aren’t for everyone, and most beginners won’t get along with them. The lungs take some time to adjust to joints alone. The harsh hits and intensity of the high just aren’t for some smokers.

THEY'RE DELICATE

Most steamrollers are forged from glass. They look beautiful, but are susceptible to breaking. Don’t expect to throw one in your bag and find it in one piece at the end of the day. If you plan on travelling with your steamroller, make sure it’s safe and snug in a case.

HOW TO USE A STEAMROLLER PIPE

So, now you’re aware of the pros and cons of this unique style of smoking apparatus. If it appeals to you, then it’s time to blaze! Strap yourself in and prepare for the hit of a lifetime.

  1. Pack the bowl with as much weed as you see fit.
  2. Cover the carb with one hand.
  3. Use the other hand to light the bowl and begin to inhale.
  4. Draw smoke up the pipe until it’s full.
  5. Remove your hand from the carb hole and inhale sharply.
  6. Enjoy the high!

READY FOR BIG HITS?

If you’re looking for heavy hits and an instant high, it’s time to add a steamroller pipe to your collection. The Royal Queen Seeds Steamroller is a simple design equipped with a comfortable mouthpiece and the RQS logo.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: