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Sometimes you walk into a headshop and one product sticks out from the rest. It doesn’t happen all the time but Bluntzilla, by Juicy Blunts, pulled it off.

As far as definable traits are concerned, that about covers it. The smoking experience doesn’t give off anything unique. No taste added to your blunt and no aroma emitted. Too bad, because I was expecting really good things from something with such a bold name.

Even though there isn’t as much personality as expected, the smoking experience wasn’t unpleasant. This wrap still brings the high quality Juicy Blunts manufacturing process - even burn and no runs.

This wrap won’t cause panic in a large Japanese city, but it will set you well on your way to personal devastation.

Creating hybrid flavors is a very challenging feat for most blunt manufacturers. Many attempts miss their mark and turn out resembling a botched science experiment. Not Juicy Jay’s. Their Black & Blueberry blunt wrap manages to successfully meld two distinct flavors.

Early last month, we received a very interesting package from Oscar, the brains behind Sector 7G.

This little-known Stockholm, Sweden based company has two focuses – a commitment to stealth smoking and designing/building products with some of the highest quality craftsmanship in the industry.

One of those products is the Twister Pipe

Img. 2: Close-up of the bowl

Img. 3: Twister sits in ready position

Img. 4: Twister information booklet

It’s rare to see a company pushing the boundaries of design while still putting out quality-built products. When it comes to stealth smoking, you have to live with the trade-off of some performance setbacks for the lower profile that’s provided.

This is definitely one of the most unique smoking devices I’ve encountered, and after working with it firsthand, it’s gotten on my good side.

The classic Dutch Master: Corona Deluxe is and will be forever a favorite of mine. This cigar has all the major elements required to make a great blunt.

Second, the outer leaf can be easily taken off when lightly moistened and used for the final preparation of the blunt. This comes in handy for beginner blunt rollers who don’t have the control with just one leaf. Make sure to keep it moist!

The inner leaf is big enough to roll up any size blunt that may be needed. You can chop it down for a mini or leave it full size for a serious session. And to top it, off just wrap up the inner leaf with the outer leaf for a nice tight blunt.

Last but not least, these cigars burn at the perfect speed. Not too fast and not too slow. However, I have had some difficulty with these blunts canoing every now and then. Luckily, this can be fixed with some saliva near the burning edge.

I have always enjoyed a nice Dutch Master: Corona Deluxe and with all the flavors out now, you can easily find one that fits your taste! And for all you beginner rollers, a Dutchie is a great way to perfect your skills.

IPath has long been known as a leader in sourcing alternative materials for their footwear.

Just recently, Cali Roots picked up a shipment of the fresh Summer/Spring line of IPath’s hemp based footwear. The line consists of 3 low-top models and 1 hi-top, each one with a nice set of lines and powerful colorways.

Hemp is one of the most versatile plants in the world, and it’s great to see a manufacturer who sticks with the cause and consistently produces high-quality goods. Combining environmentalism and style makes all aspects of the consumer experience feel positive - good job IPath.

To see the rest of the IPath hemp line, read more.

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There are many devices being made that allow the smoking experience faster, easier and better. Some prefer the ‘by hand’ method of rolling, but not everyone. Today, I’m reviewing Mountain High: King Size Cones, the original pre-rolled smoking papers.

One of the most well-known methods to roll up some bud is with the classic Phillies Blunt.

The taste isn’t anything spectacular, it’s actually what you’d expect. The smoke is light & pleasant, not heavy at all. Phillies burn at a faster pace but will be more than adequate for two (and up to four) people.

If you ever find yourself stuck in a situation where you need to roll but don’t have a nice wrap, just find a local mart and grab one of these guys. They’re found all over the place, making it the most commonly stocked blunt wrap around. It’ll do the job without busting your wallet and that’s always a plus.

When presented with vanilla-flavored smoke accessories, I tend to hold higher standards. If I believe the product falls even slightly below the bar, then I consider the attempt unsuccessful. Luckily there’s nothing to worry about on this one, Blunt Wrap Magnum: Coconut Vanilla.

Like always, Blunt Wrap manages to pull off a perfect amount of moisture, an essential part to any presentation. Kingpin, are you taking notes? The smoke is smooth without all of the harsh qualities usually existent in multiple flavored blunts. Unfortunately, there’s no added taste, which (in my opinion) is becoming more regularly neglected by blunt manufacturers.

Bottom line: This wrap should suit the average smoker (and vanilla enthusiast) unless the lack of smoke essence is a real deal-breaker.

The ZenSmoke blunt I’m reviewing today is Kingpin: Paradise Peach. Right off the bat, you’ll notice the presentation sets this blunt apart from the rest and I’m not saying that’s a good thing.

This Kingpin did smoke nicely though. The taste of the smoke was extremely smooth and leaves a sweetness on the mouth. It even burns at a slower than average speed, perfect for a group session.

Overall, the initial unwrapping of the packaging left me slightly dumbfounded on how I was going to roll with this dry-as-hell leaf. Yet, despite having some bad luck with this selection, I wouldn’t mind trying another Kingpin.