Steamroller

A steamroller pipe is an open-ended glass tube with the bowl near one end. The whole open end works as the carb: fill the chamber, uncover the end and clear it in one pull.

How a Steamroller Hits

  • Chamber: a long, wide tube fills with smoke before you clear it.
  • Open end: works like an oversized carb, so the whole chamber clears at once.
  • Result: a bigger, faster hit than a spoon of the same bowl size.

Choosing one

Smaller steamrollers give a gentler hit. The Ash Catcher Steamroller adds our ash-trapping mouthpiece, and the Monsoon Steamroller adds spill-proof water. For fun shapes, look at the Christmas Pickle, Thunder Stick and Kobaya Ashi Maru. Read what a steamroller is and how it works.

Steamroller Questions

Why do steamrollers hit harder than spoon pipes?

The chamber is bigger and the open end clears it all at once, so you take in more smoke in one pull.

Which end of a steamroller do I cover?

Cover the open end farthest from your mouth while you light, then uncover it to clear.

Is a mini steamroller better for beginners?

Yes. A smaller chamber makes the hit easier to manage.

Can I get a steamroller with water?

Yes. The Monsoon Steamroller is a spill-proof bubbler built in steamroller form.