Contents
–Different Function Types
–Overview of all the tubes
-Smoke Density
-Water Levels
-Slide Importance
-Cleaning Frequency & How to Clean
Introduction
Since 2018 it has been a joy making and researching tubes to find the best possible functioning ones. Each design seen in the custom catalog has made it past years of rigorous testing, experimenting, and feedback- constantly receiving improvements to make them better. Every tube produces a unique function, and finding your favorite one is the best part of the journey. Thank you all for the support over the years, and to many more. – Brandon
Different Function Types
Over the years my glass has changed its focus– leading to the smoothest, best functioning glass I’ve been able to produce thus far. Its hard to say which tube to get, as they are all unique, but now my custom lineup has been changed to where there is not any one tube that doesn’t have an amazing smooth function. Using one allows you to get a foot in the door and understand where the function is regards to the lineup, how the tubes can function differently, as well as why the kind of function matters. For first time buyers I reccomend to stick to the custom catalog, and generally the more expensive tubes are smoother and nicer to use, as where the cheaper tubes will give you more taste and flavor.
Overview of all the tubes:
Natty Buoy: The first Captain Hook Perk, the Buoy, remains on the custom catalog and is a budget tube offering the most choppy, chuggy function in a straight tube for a great price. These are generally quite a bit harsher than the other tubes in the catalog, yet offer a ton of flavor.
– Crows Nest: These were an instant hit, and fits right in the sweet spot being both choppy and smooth, yet still retaining a good amount of flavor. The Crows Nests are great when you want something a little bit more middle of the road function wise. The drain in particular recycles the water extremely efficiently and is a huge reason why these are such great daily driver tubes.
–Beacon: The Beacon is focused on traditional perks, feeling function that’s smooth, light, and effortless with good flavor. Simple, and to the point, yet definitively smoother than the crows nests. Does not drain as much as the others but the function is traditional and something you’d expect. This is the first step into my vision for tubes that produce an effortless hit, with the next few tubes being even smoother and more engaging.
Shipwreck: The Shipwreck has a more untraditional and engaging function. They have more resistance to the pull, with more blooping, and more drain action, leading to a unique function from several different elements acting in unison. Function wise, these are smoother and more complex than the beacon, fitting comfortably in between the beacon line and the periscope line.
The Mast: The newest addition to the custom lineup (also the smoothest tube) this design was created from combining several different ideologies and the result is a streamlined, smooth, and effortless function that keeps you going back for more. The drain is also the most functional out of them all, gulping water back down to create a more consistent pull every single time.
Periscope: The Periscope takes all the unique function of the shipwreck and transforms it into a smoother package that reduces chug and maximizes consistency. This is an extremely smooth tube like the mast, but with a more fun engaging function. This also uses the advanced drain that is found in the mast, crowsnest, and shipwreck.
Water Levels
-Water Levels are up to personal preference, but they greatly affect the function of the tube. I suggest trying every water level until you find your favorite, some people prefer it to be a high water level, some medium, and some low.
-In general, as a rule the more water added the more chuggy it will be with any tube, and vice versa. the less water in it, makes the tube function be more airy.
-If the tube is filled to the top with water, this will make the smoke denser and taste stale, with more chance of splash near the mouthpiece.
-If the tube is filled too low with water, this will make the function not preform at its best and be harsh.
Cleaning Frequency & How to Clean
-It is Highly recommended for daily cleaning after use.
-Use a mix of Salt (NO Iodine salt) and isopropyl alcohol (Ideal 90% or higher) in a consistency of a slushee smoothie slurry mix. This should be MORE salt, than ISO, in a ratio of 80 Salt to 20 ISO approx. Rinse very well several times to get the salt out.
-If used water is kept inside the tube for over 12-24 hours, mold grows, so it is recommended every day at the least to change the water out, however daily cleaning with ISO every 12-24 hours is highly recommended.
Smoke Density
There are some tubes that at first glance feel effortless to smoke, and yet may not be a good choice for a daily driver piece. Some have too much restriction or complex routes for the smoke and you may lose both the flavor and effect by creating dense, harsh, foul tasting smoke. Tasting the terps is the best part about using a glass tube over other options, and some more complex / multi-chamber tubes can take that away by being too hard to pull through, having too much restriction, & producing dense smoke. The vice vera is also true, having tubes that are too simple can lead to an increased throat burning experience. Any and all of my custom tubes have been carefully created to be perfect in this manner, at a certain threshold of restriction to be effortlessly smooth. You can perfect the function you get with different perks, and different water levels to fine tune it to your tastes and preferences.
Slide Importance
-All my tubes come standard with 18mm slides, unless clearly marked as such.
-The standard way to use the slides is to take small individual pulls all at once, empty the ash, and refill the slide every use to your desired level.
-There are 3 different factors to getting you a consistent use everytime.
1. Slide Size, generally smaller is better for a smooth tasty experience. If you load up a big slide a lot it will be significantly more stale, and harsh while losing taste.
2. Refill Density, When refilling the slide, make sure not to pack it down too tightly or you will have a harsher experience. It generally takes longer and hotter to burn, and that destroys all of the flavors you otherwise might get. Packing too lightly and the material will just fall through into the tube. Everyone has an ideal refill density and you need to try it out to find out your favorite.
3. Holes in the Slide, The slides have holes or pinches and they can help restrict the airflow or allow more air to pass through. This has a big effect on the tubes function, 3 holes being the most restrictive, followed by the 3 pinch, and finally the least restrictive the 4 hole slide. When the right slide for you is paired with the correct refill density and clean water at the perfect level you can get great consistent uses out of the tubes.