Check out Rita Payes Roma on her Youtube account.  A student of Joan Chamorro out of Barcelona, Rita has proven her chops on the jazz trombone, but her real talent is her versatile jazz voice.  Watch on Youtube as she sings classics from the jazz lexicon as well as from the bossa nova tradition.  

Rita comes from a musical family, so it's no surprise that you see Rita and her mom on nylon string guitar together on their album Imagina.  Her mom's amazing guitar playing complement the sensitive voice and trombone of Payés.  

During this 2020 pandemic, musicians have taken a huge hit financially, so we at 7Pipe love to support talented young musicians with a monthly stipend and 7Pipe gear.

 

Check out Josh Lee Turner on Youtube, where he performs both covers and originals.  You will enjoy his covers of Simon and Garfunkel and Beatles.  All 7Pipe Young Musicians get a monthly stipend and 7Pipe pipes and kit.  

Joshua is a multi-instrumentalist, mixer, singer, and all around musician.  He and his musical friends strum their hearts out regularly on Youtube, so check them out!

Talented young musicians need to be encouraged to hone their craft during these turbulent times.  Throughout the Covid pandemic, concerts, festivals, and other gatherings have become difficult to put on, so Youtube and IG concerts have now become popular.  

A video of all the fake Twisty glass blunts out in the market.  From the V12 which beats all fakes on lead content, to the obscure Treehouse fake.  They come and go, but the authentic Twisty is still here!

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7Pipe has a long history of designing products for the disabled.  Beginning with our one-handed lighter pipes that can be operated using only one hand, we continue with our newest creation, an herb grinder.  This grinder has traction bars that assist people with issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and weakened grip.  

Especially with the sticky icky bud being grown out there, grinders really need a lot of force to turn and sometimes get stuck entirely.  The resin gums up the edging and soon enough your hand aches or slips while grinding.  

7Pipe's four piece grinder has a kief collector, screen, and premium grinding teeth as our standard features, and our unique traction bars make adaptive grinding a pleasure.  

Check out these $90 custom Vans using graphics from our own graphic artist.  These shoes will be gifted to 7Pipe staff for their awesome performance during Coronavirus quarantine 2020.  

 

We met Cvault at an industry trade show in Vegas and we both liked how the two brands complement each other and have a focus on premium quality.  We exchanged some product and decided to do an Instagram giveaway.  Four happy winners from each company's IG took home a Twisty blunt and a Cvault.  No better way to celebrate 4/20 in the year of Quarantine!!

 

When 7Pipe office building was shut down during the pandemic of 2020, 7Pipe was forced to move shipping out of the office and into a home.  To be exact, the home of our shipping coordinator.  This transition was relatively smooth with a few bumps and scratches.  Having your living room taken over by pipes and envelopes is not the dream of anyones wife or girlfriend (Sorry Mairim!)  But you gotta do what you gotta do.

Scheduling the post office guy to pick up packages wasn't working so we had to drag a post office delivery guy from his route to our temporary shipping center by force ; )   And then, we just gave up and took our huge bundle of packages to the post office directly.  Gotta do what you gotta do.

Some emergency shelving purchases helped out alot too, for organization purposes.   Much credit goes to our shipping guy who has endured late nights and commando style raids on the local post office.  We know the US Post Office is having problems with congressional funding, and we hope you make it out alive, because 7Pipe depends on your services!  

As one of Pride SF's regular booth vendors, 7Pipe is saddened to have been notified that because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebration has been canceled this year.  This decision must have been excruciating to make, since the event has been ongoing for more than fifty years, and many people fly in from around the world to celebrate this iconic event.

Since a vaccine for Coronavirus will in all likelihood not be ready by the date of the event in June, a huge crowd of people is of course extremely risky for further transmission of the virus.  Public safety is concern #1.  

When the event is back on its feet, we will be there with our application in hand to support this event once again.  Its' organization muscle as well as its collection of major sponsors guarantees that this iconic celebration will be back as soon as possible.  7Pipe will see you then!  For more updates on 7pipe events, both digital and physical, check back at this blog or our website.  

 

With changing laws, new opportunities arose to delight our customers.  On April 1, 2020, 7Pipe began our newest promotion, the 420 Combo Special, which includes a Twisty Original, and a gram of award winning hemp from our friends at Old Soul Hemp Co.  You can see the promotion here.

The response from our fans and customers have been amazing.  In one package, you truly get everything you need for an amazing sesh.  The combo also has extra goodies like our triple torch lighter, our new Twisty Collector, and a dab tool.  

Keep your eyes on 7Pipe for new products and even newer combos!  We are on the cutting edge of both pipe design and customer experience.  Join our newsletter to keep informed.  

 

 Marijuana has been one of the most misunderstood substances for years. Many myths have formed from misinformation and propaganda from anti-marijuana organizations. However, with marijuana becoming legal in several different states research has brought light to some of the biggest myths. Science continue to break some of these false stereotypes surrounding marijuana.  

Marijuana Kills Brain Cells!

False. In 2003, the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, confirmed that marijuana does not kill brain cells. In this study 700 regular marijuana users were compared to 484 non-users on different brain functions including reaction time, language, motor skills, reasoning ability, memory and the ability to learn new information. There was minimal difference between the two groups. In fact, cannabis has actually been shown to help our brain recover. According to the journal of Cerebral Cortex marijuana can aid in healing a concussion or other traumatic injury. An experiment conducted on mice showed that marijuana lessened the bruising of the brain and improved healing after a traumatic injury. 

Marijuana is Addictive

The myth that marijuana is addictive is still a long running misconception. Studies have shown that cannabis is no more addictive than nicotine, alcohol and even caffeine. In 1994 a study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse surveyed more than 8,000 participants from the ages of 15-64 about their drug use. It was discovered that less than 9% of marijuana users fit the diagnosis of dependence, in contrast to the 15% of drinkers, 17% of cocaine users, 23% of heroin users and 32% of cigarette smokers. However, the word addiction can be tricky. About 10% of marijuana users can develop “cannabis use disorder” which can lead users to become overly dependent on cannabis. However, this stems from a mental attachment, similar to how people can become dependent on food, exercise or other activities. 

Marijuana is a Gateway Drug 

One well known myth that you have probably heard before is that marijuana is a gateway drug. It assumes that if you try marijuana that you will be tempted to try more dangerous drugs. This myth was formed because it was found that users of illegal drugs were statistically more likely to have used marijuana. However, correlation is not causation. The Marijuana Policy Project says that 107 million Americans, which is half of the U.S population have tried cannabis, while only 37 million have tried cocaine and less than 0.1% of Americans have used cocaine or heroin in the past month. The majority of marijuana users do not go on to use harder drugs, nor does it increase their chances of using other substances. Studies have actually found that marijuana has been effective in weaning people off hard drugs. 

 

Smoking Marijuana is Bad For Your Lung!

Organizations such as the American Lung Association claim that smoking marijuana is just as bad as cigarettes. However, a study in 2006 conducted by UCLA debunked this. It was concluded that even with heavy cannabis use it will not lead to lung cancer. 

 

Legalizing Marijuana is Bad For The Country    

Colorado made one billion dollars last year from marijuana dispensaries alone. This made over $150 million in tax dollars that went towards schools, public programs and the community. In addition,16,000 new jobs were created. This has become an important part of Colorado's economy. There has been no increase in Colorado’s crime nor an increase of teen use of the drug.

 

Marijuana Has No Medicinal Value

Stating that marijuana has no medicinal value couldn't be any farther from the truth. In a 2014 national survey, the majority of doctors agreed that marijuana should be fully legalized or at least be allowed for medical use. Marijuana has been making huge strides in the medical field and has proven to help with an array of medical conditions. Some of these conditions include  Epilepsy, Hepatitis C and Alzheimer’s. To further read about the medical applications of marijuana read our previous blog Marijuana is Medicine. 

Weed Stays In Your System For 30 days

Though this can be complicated when you consider potency and THC levels, however for the majority of situations weed typically stays in your system depending on how often you use it. For those who smoke daily, weed will show up in your body for a month or even longer depending on your level of fat and your metabolism. Users who smoke a few times a week, will be in the clear after about two weeks. For those who only use cannabis rarely or very occasionally will be THC free in a matter of days.

As more studies and information is uncovered, the potential of marijuana continues to grow. It is essential that marijuana is given fair representation in order to break these stereotypes and make way for progress. 

 

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Miami, Florida – June 6, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

 

Tyger Manufacturing LLC (“Tyger”) and Gregory Meade d/b/a Glunt (“Glunt”) announced today that they have resolved the patent infringement lawsuit between the two parties, with Glunt agreeing to license the two patents at issue for smoking devices.

Gregory Meade said, “We are very glad to settle this lawsuit amicably with Tyger Manufacturing. The license agreement will allow Glunt to incorporate some of Tyger’s patented inventions to its product line, and also builds a productive relationship with Tyger.” “Tyger Manufacturing is pleased to resolve this conflict with Glunt,” said Jeffrey Han, CEO of Tyger Manufacturing. “We have a growing patent portfolio, and are committed to protecting our innovations and intellectual property rights. Glunt has demonstrated its respect for the intellectual property rights of others by licensing Tyger Manufacturing's intellectual property.”

 

The case, Tyger Manufacturing LLC v. Gregory Meade d/b/a Glunt, Case No. l:18-cv-22846-KMW, had been pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division.

 

About Tyger Manufacturing (7Pipe) 7Pipe invents and brings to market innovative and patentable smoking pipes.  

 

About Glunt   Glunt is an online reseller of smoking products. 

 

Media contacts 

Tyger Manufacturing (7Pipe):  jeffrey@7pipe.com

Glunt:  info@gluntofficial.com  

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Although the US is considered a global leader in many significant areas, Canada now holds first place as the world's largest market for legalized marijuana. As the second country to legalize recreational marijuana, Canada's government now benefits from the certification process and a modest ten percent sales tax on cannabis products. The national legalization is considered a "national experiment" that many believe will alter the economic fabric of a progressive country.

This bold move is not without controversy. The government has left the implementation of the new regulatory standards to the jurisdiction of individual provinces. With 10 US states legalizing recreational marijuana and 33 states approving medical use, a significant number of Americans wonder how Canada managed to legalize recreational marijuana before we did.

 

The Legalization of Marijuana in Canada

Canada's legalization of marijuana in the fall of 2018, is generating a significant amount of revenue for the government and each province. Under the new legislation, the government retains 25 percent of the proceeds generated by a modest sales tax, any additional revenue is divided between the 13 provinces and territories.

Many of the regulatory decisions, including the ability to ban marijuana use, are left to the discretion of the provinces. The ten provinces and three territories have the right to regulate where residents are allowed to purchase products and where those products can be used. The government regulates how much consumers can be charged to minimize the appeal of black-market pricing. Marijuana users must adhere to the following terms:

• Purchasing Restrictions – the provinces decide if residents must purchase from government stores, private organizations, or a combination of the two. Those selling must be licensed by the government
• Age restrictions - the legal age to use marijuana is 19 in most areas, 18 in two provinces, and may be raised to 21 in Quebec
• Possession Restrictions- adults are allowed to possess, carry, and share up to 30 grams of dried cannabis
• Growing Restrictions- in most provinces up to four homegrown plants are permitted in homes without children
• Stricter Penalties – those convicted of providing marijuana to minors now face penalties of up to 14 years in prison
• Regulated THC Levels - legal marijuana has lower levels of THC, the cannabinoid that causes intoxication, than many unregulated supplies
• Sales Restrictions - no bars or restaurants will be selling cannabis at this time

In provinces where recreational use is banned, Canadians can still order marijuana from government websites. This provision was intended to eliminate the need for those living in areas banning marijuana use to purchase from illegal sources. Now that the government will profit from the cannabis industry, law enforcement agencies will have additional incentive to shut down illegal dispensaries.

 

The Canadian Legislative Timeline

The legalization of marijuana in Canada has been in the works since the election of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2015. The rationale for supporting marijuana legalization included taming the illegal multi-billion-dollar industry, keeping marijuana from underage users, and curtailing the cost of prosecuting marijuana-related crimes.

While Canada's legalization of marijuana appears to have escalated quickly, it's interesting to look back at the progression from prohibition to legalization. It's quite possible the US could learn from Canada's example. Consider the following highlights of Canada's journey:

 

• The Early Years of Canadian Prohibition

  The criminalization of intoxicating substances in Canada began with the 1908 Opium Act. This early legislation banned the use of opium, morphine, and cocaine for recreational use. In the 1920s, cannabis was added to the list of restricted substances under the Narcotics Drug Act amendment bill. Canada's restrictions on marijuana came more than ten years ahead of similar legislation in the US.

 

• Introducing Tougher Laws

  While cannabis was added to the list of controlled substances in the 1920s, recreational marijuana was almost unheard of in Canada until the 1930s. Marijuana use did not surge in popularity until the 1960s. By then, the maximum penalty for possession was six months in prison and a 1000 dollar fine. That changed with the Narcotic Control Act of 1961 when penalties were increased to a maximum sentence of 14 years.

 

• Reviewing Non-Medical Uses

  Canada responded to the increased popularity of marijuana and the mounting charges against middle-class citizens by establishing the Royal Commission of Inquiry in the Non-Medical Use of Drugs (the Le Dain Commission) in 1969. As a result of their findings, the commissions 1972 report recommended removing criminal penalties for marijuana use. While the topic was discussed by two subsequent governments, there were no changes made to existing legislation.

 

• Approving Medical Marijuana

  In 2000, Canadian courts ruled that citizens have the right to medical cannabis. In July of 2001, the regulations for access to medical marijuana were established by Health Canada. The Medical Marijuana Access Program (MMAP), allowed any physician comfortable prescribing medications for approved medical conditions the ability to legally do so. Patients could purchase through approved suppliers or grow their own after completing a series of applications.

 

• The First Round of Decriminalization Efforts

  In 2003 a bill was introduced to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use when the government was under the leadership of Prime Minister Jean Chretién. Although the bill seemed likely to pass into law the legislation died between elections. Some believe the death of the legislation was largely due to the US governments threat to slow crossing along the Canada - US border. The effort was revisited in 2004 under Prime Minister Paul Martin, but blocked by conservatives during the 2006 election.

 

• Government Regulation of Medical Marijuana

  In 2014, the Medical Marijuana Access Program was replaced by the Marijuana for Medical Purposes by Health Canada. Under the MMPR, medical cannabis production is authorized by Health Canada. Patients needing to fill a prescription must register and order from a nationally licensed provider.

 

• The Path to Legalization Begins

  In 2013 Justin Trudeau campaigned for leadership of Canada's Liberal Party. Trudeau saw that marijuana prohibition was not working and campaigned in favor of legalization. Using Colorado and Washington State as examples, Trudeau urged lawmakers to regulate cultivation, tax marijuana sales, and keep illegal marijuana out of the hands of children by increasing the penalty for selling marijuana to minors.

 

• Parliament Explores Legalization Options 

  When Trudeau became Prime Minister in 2015, Parliament created a committee to explore legalization issues. Known as the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation, this committee compared the options of legalizing by province or nationwide. National legalization was determined to be the best option.

 

• Canada Becomes the Second Country to Legalize Cannabis

  Uruguay was the first country to legalize marijuana in 2013. In April of 2017, the Cannabis Act was introduced to Parliament. The Cannabis Act would legalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those over 18 with each of the 10 provinces and three territories. Each province and territory would be responsible for determining how marijuana could be purchased and where it could be used. The legislation passed in June 2018 with a vote of 52 to 29. Legalization took effect on October 17th of the same year.

 

Canada is Upstaging the US on Cannabis Legalization

While individual members of Congress have suggested national legalization of marijuana, legislation has not experienced the same momentum generated in Canada. Last year, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker (D) introduced legislation to end federal prohibition. Although the legislation has stalled in the Senate, there has been forward momentum at state levels.

Canada legalized marijuana in order to regulate product quality, curtail illegal purchases, and reduce the availability of marijuana to minors. The modest tax on legal products benefits the national government, but 75 percent of the funds raised through taxation is divided between the provinces and territories.

In 2017, Canadians were estimated to have spent 4.4 billion CAD on cannabis, with only 570 million CAD spent on legal, medical marijuana. As more Canadians move to legal purchases, marijuana is predicted to grow to a 5.5 billion dollar industry by 2022. As Canada takes a progressive approach to marijuana use, the US (and the rest of the world) will continue to assess Canada's bold legislative decisions.    

 

 

Additional Sources:

http://cponline.thecanadianpress.com/graphics/2014/medical-marijuana-timeline/

https://www.leafly.com/news/canada/marijuana-possession-laws-canada

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/yweqxy/how-legal-weed-will-change-canada

https://www.businessinsider.com/legal-marijuana-states-2018-1

 

 

Tea Time

Believe it or not there are many foods that you can accompany with cannabis to heighten your high. Drink a cup of black coffee or green tea, during or before your smoking session. Both coffee and tea contain catechin which is an antioxidant that binds to the brain’s CB1 receptors which aid in the efficiency of cannabinoids.

Superfoods

Not a fan of hot drinks? Munch on some dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with 72% or more of cacao will hinder the breakdown of anandamide (a brain chemical known as “bliss” in Sanskrit). This will increase the longevity of your high. All foods high in omega-3 fatty acids will also efficiently synthesise endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors. Also look for foods that contain terpenes like myrcene and pinene. Pinene enhances your high and can be found in sage, thyme and other herbs. Myrcene boosts THC and is found in broccoli, mangoes and nuts. Lastly, you can take a multivitamin, which improves cellular absorption and the flow of the circulatory system.

Cardio Boost

Try exercising before or after you smoke weed to intensify your high. A study done by the University of Sydney found that THC levels increased by 15% after cannabis users did the stationary bike for 35 minutes. Cardio improves the plasma THC levels in even the most frequent cannabis users, resulting in a longer and more elevated high.

Icey Assistance

If your apparatus of choice are bongs, here is a hack that will help your high. Throw a few ice cubes in your bong water and then proceed as normal. This ice will cool down the smoke which allows you to take longer, smoother and fuller hits. In addition, this will also prevent that burning sensation in your throat, maximizing your smoke sessions and intensifying your high.

Quality Check

If the weed that you are smoking is poor quality, it is most likely not grown properly and will have lower cannabinoid concentrations, therefore not giving you a decent high. If you are going through your weed quickly, and constantly coughing without reaching a high then chances are you have some low quality weed. Spend some time researching what strains are right for you and if your willing to invest in your experience then find mid to upper shelf flowers that are sure to give you an awesome high.

Increase Potency

Cannabis products come in many levels of potency and you may find that you need to upgrade your stash. Depending on the strain you smoke the potency can differ tremendously. For example, some cannabis strains have 15% THC levels where others may have 25% or more such as Girl Scout Cookies or God’s Green Crack. In addition adding some dabbing concentrates in your weed is a great way to intensify and sustain your high even for the most experienced users.

Eat Your Way to the Top

Along with increasing your potency, edibles are known to be one of the best ways to elevate your high. Edibles are metabolized in the body differently than other common methods. It affects your liver and a compound is made called 11-hydroxy-THC. This can be 25%-300% stronger than when THC absorbed into the bloodstream by the lungs. This will cause a more extreme high that lasts longer. However it is noted to proceed with caution. It is easy to over consume since the delayed effect is typically an hour. It has been known to leave newbies too high and for too long, leaving users high for more than 8 hours.

Tolerance Break

If all else fails, you may be due for a tolerance break. This may sound unpleasant, however your tolerance is an important factor in how marijuana affects you. There are several ways to go about this. Your breaks don’t have to last very long, a three day break may lead to improved highs. However, for those who are in desperate need of hitting the reset button, longer breaks are required. It takes about a month for cannabinoids to leave your system, at the very least. For those who overindulge a break maybe what you need in order to reach a high. See what your life is without cannabis and if there is a place for it when you get back, then you will feel more high than ever before.  

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Not long ago, few people had even heard of CBD, one of the many non-psychoactive components of cannabis. In a seemingly short period of time, CBD has evolved from a relatively unknown plant-based cannabinoid to a sought-after component within a flourishing market.

While CBD may seem like a recent discovery to the casual observer, the apparent spike in the use of CBD has been brewing for decades. With a significant amount of research to support the therapeutic potential, the use and acceptance of CBD products have been instrumental in changing public perception of cannabis. Here's a brief look at the intriguing history of this non-psychoactive cannabinoid.  

 

Cannabis Use Throughout the Ages

Cannabis is believed to be one of the first domesticated crops. Some cannabis plants were bred for food and textiles (hemp), while others were cultivated for religious ceremonies and medicinal purposes (marijuana). While our ancient ancestors may not have understood why cannabis alleviated the symptoms of so many seemingly unrelated conditions, they passed on their knowledge throughout the ages based on experimentation and observation.

It wasn't until the late 1830s that researchers sought to understand the therapeutic effects of cannabis. While the topic was controversial at the time, Irish physician and researcher William B O' Shaughnessy is credited as the  "modern father of cannabis therapeutics." Shaughnessy's lectures spread awareness about the many benefits of cannabis throughout Europe and North America.

 

Identifying the Individual Components of Cannabis

Nearly 100 years later, researchers began identifying the individual plant elements in cannabis.  British researcher Robert S Cahn identified part of the structure of cannabinol (CBN) in 1940. Later that same decade, American chemist Roger Adams isolated cannabidiol (CBD). Although CBN and CBD had been identified, the significance of these discoveries was not clear to the scientific community of that time.

In 1963, nearly two decades after CBD had been isolated, Israeli researcher Dr Ralph Mechoulam identified the chemical composition of CBD. A short time later, he also identified the phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It was Mechoulam who revealed that THC causes the psychoactive effects of cannabis, while CBD does not cause intoxication.

 

The Medical Community Was Not Impressed

In the early 1980s, Dr Mechoulam conducted a study on the use of CBD for the treatment of epilepsy. A group of eight test subjects was given a daily dose of CBD. During the four months of investigation, half of the test subjects stopped having seizures, and the rest reported a significant reduction in seizure activity. While a significant, encouraging discovery, Mechaulam soon discovered that within the medical community, "no one cared," at least not at that time. Since cannabis use was prohibited, many considered the discovery somewhat irrelevant.     

 

The Discovery of the Regulatory System That Responds to Cannabis

Also during the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan allocated tens of millions of dollars to verify the claim that marijuana causes brain damage. Once researchers determined that THC does not cause brain damage, the president funded additional studies. These government-funded studies led to the discovery of the first of two endocannabinoid receptors in 1988, and the discovery of a previously undetected regulatory system just a few years later.

 

The Many Functions of a Newly Discovered Regulatory System

The discovery of the receptors of the endocannabinoid system led to another fascinating discovery; two naturally occurring cannabinoids called anandamide, and 2-arachidonoylglycerol(2-AG) produced in the body.  

Functioning as neurotransmitters, researchers determined these internally produced cannabinoids to be part of a complex network of internal messengers and receptors. Investigators named this system the endocannabinoid system after the plant species that led to its discovery.

Though research into the functions of the endocannabinoid system is ongoing, researchers believe the purpose of the endocannabinoid system is to regulate homeostasis, the internal balance that all living organisms need to maintain for survival. Just a few of the numerous functions regulated by this fascinating system include:

• Immune system function
• Pain perception and inflammation
• Moods and emotions
• Thermoregulation and metabolism
• Learning and memory
• Neuroprotection and muscle movement
• Sleep cycle regulation
• Reproductive processes
• Stress responses
• Digestive processes

 

Further investigations confirmed that CBD mimics the effects of 2-Ag and anandamide, influencing the receptors of the endocannabinoid system. This was a significant observation. The interaction with endocannabinoid receptors suggests that our bodies are wired to respond to the cannabinoids in cannabis. Many researchers today believe endocannabinoid deficiencies cause illness and disease. 

 

CBD in the National Spotlight  

Although researchers had identified the significance of CBD, the cannabinoid was still not commonly brought up in conversation. It wasn't until the story of a young girl named Charlotte gained national attention that people started taking notice.

By the age of four, Charlotte Figi was having 300 seizures per week because of a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. Conventional medications did not control her seizures, and the child lost her ability to walk, talk, and eat. Charlotte's parents had few options.After learning of another child with the same condition being successfully treated with CBD, Charlotte's parents applied for a medical marijuana card on her behalf, which was eventually approved.

Charlotte's mom, Paige, found a dispensary that had a small amount of CBD-rich marijuana that was low in THC, a combination that would not cause intoxication. After a successful trial, a week without seizures, Charlottes low-THC marijuana supply was running low.

That's when Charlotte's mom contacted dispensary owners, the Stanley brothers. The Stanley brothers had successfully cultivated a strain of marijuana that was also high in CBD and low in THC. That strain is known today as Charlotte's Web. Charlotte can now walk, talk, play, and averages only 2-3 seizures per month. Many familiar with the story were intrigued by the impressive results.     

 

CBD Seems to Be Destigmatizing Cannabis 

Today, even people who once opposed cannabis use are turning to CBD for its significant health and wellness potential. Research shows that CBD has anxiolytic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and anti-emetic properties due to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system. Just a few of the many reported reasons people are using CBD include:

• Alleviating pain and inflammation
• Minimizing the symptoms of anxiety
• Reducing the symptoms of depression
• Reducing or delaying the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia
• Reducing the frequency or severity of Migraine
• Minimizing the symptoms of fibromyalgia

 

As the awareness of CBD increases, more people are receptive to using cannabis-sourced products than ever before. While most of the CBD products available to the general population are derived from industrial hemp, dispensaries are finding the demand for high CBD/ Low THC marijuana strains increasing.

 

The Thriving CBD Industry

The sale of products containing CBD has increased by more than 80 percent in the past year. Almost half of those using CBD learned about the health and wellness potential from family or friends, with less than 10 percent learning about CBD through advertising. By 2023, CBD is projected to be a $22.7 billion industry.

Some credit the surge in popularity to the legalization of industrial hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill. Others claim the interest in CBD began with the increase in research that supports the numerous claims of CBD enthusiasts.

As the popularity of CBD increases, so do the number of companies wanting to profit from public enthusiasm. Large corporations, including Coca Cola and the parent company of Nabisco, are looking into creating their own line of CBD-infused products. Several retailers are already selling CBD, including:

 

• Walgreens – offering topical products in select states
• Unilever – Schmidt's Naturals to release a line of CBD infused deodorants
• CVS Pharmacy- announced it will be carrying CBD products in select states
• Barney's – announced a luxury cannabis lifestyle shop

 

CBD is Available in Many Forms

CBD is just one of nearly 120 potentially beneficial cannabinoids found in cannabis. There are two potential sources of CBD, marijuana and hemp. To be classified as industrial hemp, a cannabis plant must contain 0.3 percent THC or less, trace amounts of THC that will not cause intoxication.

Hemp CBD is legal in all 50 states. The legality of marijuana-sourced CBD varies by state for recreational or medical purposes. Whether sourced from hemp or marijuana, CBD can be taken orally, vaped, smoked, applied topically, or added to foods and beverages. Enthusiastic customers are purchasing CBD online, in vape shops, specialty shops, and dispensaries.

Cannabis can come in many different variations and depending on the strand you smoke, the experience may vary. With the vast amount of cannabis strains and new ones constantly appearing it may feel daunting or intimidating trying to find the best for your lifestyle or certain occasion. Below will be the ultimate guide for your strain exploration.

Though there are more than 80 known cannabinoids that influence both body and mind, the most common and referred to are Indica and Sativas. Put simply, these strains would be considered on opposite sides of the spectrum. Indica users experience more of a relaxed and mellow sensation, usually used for distressing and winding down. Sativa on the other end, sparks feelings of excitement and attentiveness. Sativa is commonly used to improve mood, and is great for parties or social gatherings. However, it is important to keep in mind if it is a high dose of Sativa, especially with THC levels over 18%, it may evoke feelings of anxiety or paranoia. Lastly, if you want the best of both worlds, hybrids may be right for you. Hybrids may have more Sativa or Indica, making your experience different depending on the strain.

Sweet Dreams with Purple Kush

The best strains for those with insomnia will be a pure indica strains such as Purple Kush. It has 27% THC and is combination of Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Purple Kush is one of the most well known sedative medical strains. This strain will have you catching Z’s and leaving you well rested for the next day.

Hang out after work with Mr.Nice

Mr.Nice is a hybrid strain with 80% indica. The strain is across between G-13 and the Hash Plant. It consists of 19% THC, 1% CBD and 1% CBN. Mr.Nice typically gives you a strong relaxing high that helps you wind down. If you have any aches and pains, this will help relieve any discomfort.

Party with Jesus OG

Jesus OG will bring the party, this sativa strain has 21-25% THC. It is combination of Hell’s OG, Jack’s Cleaner and Space Queen. It is definitely a stronger strain and may not be the best for those who are new to cannabis. For the more experienced cannabis user, this strain will give you an extreme body high and a headrush. It will leave you with a surge of energy for your next party.

Let the White Widow relieve your Pain

Every patient has a different need, so choosing the perfect strained may take some experimenting. The White Widow can be a good option to start with. The White Widow is a hybrid strain originating from South Indian Indica and South American Sativa. It also causes sensations of euphoria and pain relief. It is usually known for treating depression and lack of appetite.

Put a pep in your step with Durban Poison

Durban Poison is known to be the coffee of cannabis. It has 15-25% THC and is a pure South African sativa train. It a strain that helps with clarity and becoming more focused while giving the energy you need for a productive day. Perfect for those who are on the go and have busy lifestyles.

Calm your Anxiety with Granddaddy Purple

Granddaddy Purple is a well known indica strain that is a combination of Purple Urkle and Big Bud. It creates a sensation of physical relaxation as well as feelings of elation. The strain not only helps with anxiety but also pain, insomnia and stress. Those needing to calm nerves or social anxiety will enjoy this strain.

Weather you need to hit the sack or have a long day of work ahead there is a strain for you. You may also consult your budtender to find other strain options that are right for you. Which model Twisty™ do you use to smoke your favorite strain?

Don’t forget! Use code: SHIPFREE and receive free shipping (U.S. only) on your Twisty™ and Twisty™ accessories!

 

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What the world needs now is...a lot of things. Love, sure, that goes a long way towards slowing down this handbasket to hell we're all riding in. What the world really needs--right now--is for a few world leaders to discover the joys of some good weed.

Think about it--if Trump and Kim had smoked some fine Vietnamese cannabis before that dreadful summit the other week, they might have just decided to get rid of all the nukes and go get decent haircuts together before the grip-and-grin with the press. Trump has already confessed that he and the other Dear Leader had "fallen in love" over some decidedly ill-advised mash notes, let's imagine a world where Trump and Kim smoked some pot together.

Donald Trump

This one's almost too easy. Let's sit for a minute and visualize Alec Baldwin doing a stoned Donald Trump.

Trump is famously a teetotaler and has never done any drugs. He's also a little thin-skinned and seems wound kind of tight, so he would do all of us a favor if he got high every now and again. It's a service to his constituents to at least try some of the local pot grown in the states where it's legal, and in this upcoming re-election battle he's going to need all the help he can get. He's already gotten the post-high snacking down to an art form, the least he can do is smoke some high-quality cannabis to justify eating a bucket of chicken somewhere over Nebraska.

Think about how nice it would be if he fired up the neurotransmitters in his brain--like the ones that control speech. He could uses words in some semblance of syntax--no more word salads--and expand his vocabulary beyond "hoax" and "witch hunt" and " no collusion". To say that Trump needs to think outside the box to get things done does imply a certain amount of cognitive function, but if he partook of some herbal relaxation during executive time, maybe he'd get more creative with solutions to tough problems, and be less likely to hit the nuke codes when Jared strolled in to tell him he'd traded Melania to the Saudis for some trinkets and beads.

Teresa May

If ever a politician needed to get outside of her head to figure out a problem, it's the British PM. With Brexit looming right around the corner and a country that really might not want to exit the EU after all, Madame PM needs to get creative fast, or the English economy is going down the Tube. A little weed with her afternoon tea, and she can let go of her anxiety about the no-confidence vote and focus on how to finesse Brexit--she'd be more relaxed and less anxious, so more likely consider trading Northern Ireland for the South of France. Hindus consider marijuana a sacred plant, and with so much Indian influence in present-day London, surely she could find some holy weed to help her out of this unholy mess. The US and Great Britain have had recent stresses with Trump's ignorance of the Special Alliance, so maybe if May and Trump smoked together during their next visit we could get the relationship back on track.

Nicolas Maduro

If anybody on the world stage--even somebody who ought to really take the hint and get off--needs to relax a little, it's former Venezuelan President and current despot-in-training Maduro. He's not handling his loss in a (probably) rigged election very well, and shows all the signs of anxiety and depression. Since marijuana eases depression, and does assist in easing the overall psyche, somebody needs to FedEx a few ounces to this guy before he gets so upset he starts a civil war and a whole new population of PTSD sufferers. The economy of Venezuela has completely collapsed under his lack of leadership, so it's a good thing that pot is affordable. Maduro is arresting foreign journalists who disagree with his being in power, so he clearly needs some help with that Napoleonic complex. He's paranoid enough already, smoking a little cannabis might calm him down enough that he doesn't blow up the country before they get rid of him. That paragon of US diplomacy, John Bolton (who could use some good pot himself), has determined Maduro's got to go, so it's only a matter of time.

Kim Jong Un

Saving the best for almost-last, Dear Leader of the DPRK is most in need of a good high. Forget the part about relaxing, opening up your creativity, and really helping you zero in on how to think better, this guy just needs to extricate himself form the world and go on a big old toot. Kim is the worst of the worst--when you look up "sub-human" in the dictionary, it's his picture you see. North Korea is too isolated and impoverished to have much hope of getting rid of the guy, but if somebody could get him some good cannabis and encourage him to light up (tell him his lover Donald does it too), it would at least distract him from killing random family members at the airport. It's not like this guy has self-esteem issues and needs to ease up on his anxiety--have you seen his suits and haircut--but the good people of North Korea would be a lot better off if he spent his days getting high, and not making yellowcake uranium.

Xi Jinping

The Chinese Premier, President, Leader of the Communist Party, and Santa Claus, all rolled into one, Xi is the most powerful person in the world--and like a Bond movie, for Xi, the world might not be enough. He's got China asserting their eminent domain in the Arctic, the depths of the ocean, and now space--China's sent a rocket to the moon recently and planted the Chinese flag. Two things, both of which Xi encourages, have caused the Chinese economy to roar into position to challenge the US--intellectual property piracy and sweatshop labor. So Xi clearly needs to stop stealing Apple technology and exploiting the rural workers, maybe he could expand his mind with some marijuana and rethink his policies on human rights abuses. Just a thought.

The chances of any of these leaders actually lighting a blunt are pretty slim, but given their collective decision-making skills, we could all chip in to buy them some pipes and papers. Which politicians do you think ought to smoke pot? Who do you think already does? They have to inhale for it to count. Let us know in the comments!

 

7Pipe is hiring for digital marketing position, full time:

We do not accept remote applications.  Our office is located at San Mateo, CA.

-digital marketing

• be a digital native and a marketing savant
• conceive, execute, and analyze online marketing campaigns
• create and maintain active audiences across IG, facebook platforms
• create live shows for Facebook, Youtube, IG
• create photo and video content for marketing use
• encourage user-generated marketing 
• use giveaways as a marketing tool
• advertise on selected 420 IG channels and 420 youtube vloggers
• (optional) host our IG/facebook live shows
• create written content for SEO and educational purposes
• full time, 50K/year, health insurance

 

 

ABOUT US

     7Pipe is a Bay Area-based company that invents unique smoking pipes. Our Twisty Blunt invention catapulted 7Pipe into the stratosphere and is now a brand recognized worldwide.

     7Pipe was founded in 2007 with one goal in mind: to imagine new ways to smoke. 12 years later, we haven’t changed a bit. On the way, we have never wavered from our four basic design fundamentals: Safety, Durability, Function, Design. We are hardcore designers at heart, and are experts in the art of pipe manufacturing.

      We are cannaseurs as well. The many benefits of cannabis including creativity and relaxation align perfectly with our design world.

     We are looking for new members to join our team. Whether you like to work at the computer or at a festival booth, both opportunities arise frequently. If you are interested in this position and local to the San Francisco Bay Area,  please send us your resume.

 

One of the original online smoke shops EveryoneDoesIt.com is now selling authentic 7Pipe Merchandise.  Also, Namastevapes.ca and Namastevapes.co.uk is selling authentic 7Pipe pipes as well.

7Pipe has reached a settlement with Canadian firm Namaste Technologies Holdings Inc (NXTTF) on patent infringement claims. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

The worldwide demand for authentic 7Pipe merchandise continues to grow and we are proud to announce two new partnerships with Dutch companies.  

     One is Kulu Trading, one of the oldest European distributors in our industry.  They have a huge catalog of authentic merchandise and attend all the large marijuana trade shows throughout the continent.  

     The other company is glassblunt.nl and glassblunt.eu, a new online retailer focusing exclusively on 7Pipe gear.  The proprietor Bryan Brokke is excited to be the first online retailer to serve Netherlands and Belgium.  

     Avoid the fakes and counterfeits and sidestep the dangers of lead inhalation.  Only buy from authorized dealers such as the above two companies.  

 

Anything under 100 ppm is considered safe to use according to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) standards, which 7pipe is proud to abide by. Remember that cheap fakes also have a very thin electroplating layer, which means the lead is exposed quickly.  

At 7pipe, you can rest assured that we use only premium lead-free materials. To see more on 7pipe's safety standards, please visit our safety page at www.7pipe.com/safety.


Thank you, 

Jeffrey Han
Founder, 7pipe

"The best way I would describe the effect of marijuana and hashish is that it would make me relaxed and creative." --Steve Jobs

From Steve Jobs to Lady Gaga, some of our most creative-minded individuals have used cannabis to relax and stoke their imaginations. This simple plant has been enjoyed by artists in various professions—from singers to actors to writers—for its ability to help loosen us up and open our minds to creation. What's the history of weed use for creativity? How does it actually interact with our brains, and what research has been done? And how can you use cannabis to stoke your imagination?

Cannabis & Culture & Creativity

Throughout history, cannabis has been used by many different cultures to impact mood and open up the mind and senses:

• India. The sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas, listed marijuana as one of the five sacred plants as early as 2000 to 1400 BC. Among its many uses, marijuana was celebrated for its ability to increase joy and happiness and minimize fear—a recipe for relaxed imaginative thinking.
• China. Cannabis was used in the ancient Taoism religion for purposes of divination, as a way of opening up the spirit to communication with spirits.
• Tibet. Ancient Buddhism rituals utilized cannabis to help increase their sensitivity and awareness during meditation.

What do these cultural practices have in common? In all of them, cannabis is used as an aid to help people detach from their day-to-day mindset—to transcend to a different way of perceiving and experiencing the world. Cannabis has been used since antiquity to free people's minds —but what does modern science have to say about its use?

The Endocannabinoid System & The Brain

Let's get technical for a moment.

Cannabis is totally unique in the way it interacts with the human brain. Our bodies contain an endocannabinoid system with receptors that specifically respond to the molecules in this plant. These molecules, like THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) bind to different receptors within that endocannabinoid system, which impacts our physical and mental state. Basically, our body is hardwired to impact specifically with different components in weed.

How does this actually play out in the way we feel? Well, the interaction between molecules like THC and CBD and the endocannabinoid system can impact neurotransmitters in the brain. In turn, neurotransmitters affect aspects of our state of being such as relaxation, euphoria, and heightened perceptions. For example, THC interacts directly with the neurotransmitter anandamide, which helps regulate emotions and cognitive function. By interacting with neurotransmitters, cannabis can help put is in a state of mind where we're more relaxed and able to engage with our creative side.

Studies on Cannabis and Creativity

Though there's definitely need for more scientific research on cannabis and the imagination, we unearthed a few fascinating studies:

Cannabis and Divergent Thinking

What exactly is divergent thinking? It's a method of creative thought that makes use of brainstorming techniques to come up with novel approaches or solutions to a problem. This is the type of thinking that generates ideas out of nowhere; a type of thinking that's not found as frequently in low-creative people. An interesting 2012 study found that, in non-creative individuals, cannabis use can increase divergent thinking.

A Study in Consciousness and Cognition 

This particular study set out to discover whether marijuana users are actually more creative than non-users, and why. Although they couldn't narrow down the scientific cause, they did find that those participants who used cannabis were more creative than non-user counterparts, even when sober. The study found that people who use cannabis are more extraverted and demonstrated "superior convergent thinking." (Convergent thinking applies to the deliberate and focused aspect of creative decision-making.)

Marijuana and your (State of) Mind

Marijuana has also been shown to interact with the brain's frontal lobe, which is associated with creative activity. It's been proposed that by stimulating the frontal lobe, cannabis can help us settle into imaginative thinking. 

It's hard to tap into your creativity and imagination when you're feeling tightly wound or upset. Studies have shown that cannabis can help improve the user's state of mind, with some studies even showing that it can help fight against depression,PTSD, and anxiety. Can relaxing the mind and minimizing anxiety help us to tap into our more imaginative side—to let go of some of our fearful thoughts and engage with our creativity? 

How to Harness Cannabis in Your Life

"The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world." —Carl Sagan

Though scientific studies need to catch up with anecdotal experience, creative individuals throughout history have used weed to increase their cognitive function and open themselves up to creativity. Here's how to harness this in your own life:

1. Set yourself up in a creative space while using cannabis. If you're an artist, keep your paints and canvas nearby. If you're a writer, have your word processor open to a blank page that's waiting for you. And if you're a musician, keep your guitar or keyboard on hand for inspiration. Don't stress the process (stress is not conducive to creativity) but let yourself relax into the flow of the moment.
2. Pick a strain of weed that's known to increase creativity levels. Strains like Red-headed Stranger or Kali Mist are celebrated for their interaction with focus. Don't be afraid to experiment with different strains and see which ones trigger more creativity or inspiration.

Everyone's Different

One of the most amazing things about cannabis is how it can impact each and every one of us in a unique way. Some of us get relaxed enough to nap while others of us are immediately inspired to fill a canvas with art. How do you react to cannabis —do you find, like Carl Sagan and Bob Marley, that it makes you more creative and open? If so, what's your favorite strain? Let us know in the comments below!

     Thank goodness 7Pipe brought stickers, because lots of people forgot their pasties at home!  (evidence below)

Asian lesbians rock!

The 7Pipe team at the booth; staking our flag at Pride SF for three straight years now; one of the few cannabis booths at Pride.  This year, Berkeley Police stole our booth space , so we had to call them out.  We negotiated a fair settlement, and ended up at a nice space in the same aisle.  

2018 marked the first year that High Times, AKA "Trans-High Corporation" took over the "Reggae on the River" show that was run for years by the Mateel Community Center.  The weather was hot and reggae artists arrived from near and far.

     7Pipe brought all our gear and set up camp for an epic three day event.  One of the highlights of the event was the stage debut of the Super Twisty, AKA the "Budzooka".  Don Carlos was finishing up his set when the 'fluffer' prepped the pipe for the Big Don.  One large puff later, the Super Twisty worked its' magic and was shuttled offstage, mission completed!  

     This show is distinct in that kids and families are everywhere.  Hence the "Bed Swing"  that boys and girls clamored over.  No cannabis stigma here; cannabis is a healing herb and a social sacrament at Reggae on the River.  

     7Pipe brought the goods and gave away hella swag!!  As always, 7Pipe fans show up in force to enjoy free hits, free swag, and our show special $40 Twisty deal that comes with one free gram.  Everyone loves to walk away a winner.  

     We saw our friends Slacktavis and Toker Poker.  Yummy medicated iced soda and Bic sleeves for everyone!  7Pipe had a great time, as it was also our first time going to this show.  The music was great, living amongst giant redwood trees for a few days is also no joke! Those things are massive.  We saw a whole hotel carved inside a fallen-over redwood trunk.  Enjoy the photos and see you guys next year!

     

If you're one of the few stoners left who hasn't tried the now world famous Twisty Glass Blunt, you may be wondering what is the difference between an authentic $50 Twisty from 7Pipe (the inventors) and a $10 knockoff?  

     The keywords you want to think about are safety and durability.  Safety because most if not all fake Twisty pipes use leaded brass.  As most people know, lead in excessive levels is harmful to the human body.  Lead paint anyone?  Why would the factories making the fakes use brass with lead in it?  The answer goes back to machine time.  Leaded brass is a softer metal, so it takes a lot less machine time to carve out the screw.  Less machine time means cheaper pipe.  

     The fact that the product is a smoking pipe, an item that you put to your lips countless times and heat up, makes it even worse.  

     The second word is durability.  Durability is the most common place where low quality products cut corners, because the fact is that to the consumer's eye, you can't really see durability.  To the naked eye, a one micron thick titanium coating looks the same as a 0.1 micron thickness coating.  The problem comes over time and repeated use, when that paper thin 0.1 micron thick coating is scratched off to reveal the lead-laden brass.  Talk about a ticking time bomb.  

     The maxim, "You get what you pay for." couldn't be truer here.  Fake twisty's often look exactly like an authentic 7Pipe Twisty Glass Blunt, but what you're actually getting is a potential health hazard from repeated lead inhalation.

     We at 7Pipe implore all cannabis smokers to be very diligent when buying pipes.  These are very intimate objects that should be built to last years, and materials need to be top-notch and pure.  Your health depends on it.  

     

By now I'm sure you have seen the dozens of listings of counterfeit products like the Twisty on Amazon and similar sites. Oddly enough, we have been banned from selling on retail sites like Amazon. Though this in itself is an issue, the bigger problem is the lack of regulation on counterfeit goods available through e-commerce retailers.

These unsafe and often untested products flood the market at extremely low prices, making it hard to pass up by unknowing consumers. We go above and beyond to use the safest materials and strictest procedures to make sure all our products are as safe as possible, even exceeding US and EU safety standards. Counterfeiters like Glunt, V12, and others could care less about the toxins you are inhaling. How do we know? Check out these shocking test reports we received from the US CPSC on lead content in our Twisty versus the counterfeits: https://www.7pipe.com/pages/safety.

Amazon has been able to get away with selling counterfeit products on their platform for years. They have been protected from liability by the terms of their third-party seller agreements. A decade old ruling found eBay was not responsible for trademark-infringing products sold on its marketplace set legal precedent that has so far protected e-commerce sites in most intellectual property cases. Times have since changed. What happens if a trademark-infringing or patent-infringing product is sold as part of "Fulfillment by Amazon"? That now means Amazon sells, stores, and ships the counterfeited product, which they have been caught doing with counterfeit Twistys' as show below. Unfortunately we fall into this grey area and are taking legal action against Amazon to get this major issue resolved for the thousands of people in this grey area with us.

7pipe Design Principles:
SAFETY
DURABILITY
FUNCTION
BEAUTY
 
These are the principles that the designers at 7pipe live by.  They are simple concepts that everyone can understand, and are a great fit for a company that sells premium product.  Let’s go over each principle in detail and dig a little deeper.

FUNCTION

As product designers, we are always searching out the newest and coolest function in a pipe.   If it works well AND it’s novel, you’re on your way to success.  Our invention the Twisty glass blunt is the perfect example of how a novel ‘function’ can create immense customer excitement, as seen as by the worldwide spread of the Twisty pipe, (both real and fake).  The challenge was this: how to create a pipe that doesn’t need to be reloaded constantly throughout the day.  What ‘function’ could we invent that would give you ten bowls of herb, ready at your fingertips, with minimal fuss?  It had never been done before, and that was the reason for the viral quality of its release.  The solution, of course, turned out to be an augur, which itself is a very old invention indeed.  The application of an augur to a weed pipe was the innovation.  I think people appreciated how simple the product was: a glass tube and an augur.  And when people understood how it worked, millions of minds blown. 
 
BEAUTY
It’s obvious to say that products should be beautiful.  It’s a no-brainer.  But beauty without functionality is hollow.  The pure juxtaposition of the two however, can create magic.  Again, the Twisty is the perfect example.  A smooth shiny augur encased inside a scintillating glass enclosure.  Truly exceptional.  It’s beauty allows a simple weed pipe to be appreciated by even non-smokers. 
There is also beauty in simplicity.  Simplicity makes everything more possible; things like durability, functionality, and safety, to be exact. 
 
DURABILITY
Durability is the most common place where companies cut corners.  It’s done because they can do so often while looking exactly the same as a premium product.  Again, the most recent example is the Twisty.  Fakes often look exactly the same as a 7pipe Twisty.  Where are the differences you say? Why is a 7pipe Twisty more durable?
Let’s talk about the coating.  Our Ti coating is a full micron in thickness.  This leads to a durable coating.  The average counterfeit might be .1 or .2 microns in thickness.  The whole point of fakes is the low price, so making a really thin coating saves them a lot of money, but they produce a product that will wear out a lot sooner than a 7pipe Twisty.
 
SAFETY
The bedrock of all product design principles is safety.  If your products are not safe, you shouldn’t be in the product business.  Safety is often a question of materials.  Choosing inferior materials often means using unsafe materials.  The most obvious example is the high lead content in Twisty Pipes.  (LINK)  Regular lab testing by a reputable and licensed laboratory will ensure that each batch of pipes is fit for the 7pipe customer, and will uphold the reputation of the company. 
In conclusion, we at 7pipe live by very classical, simple, and enduring principles of product design.  You will notice that ‘innovation’ is not one of our principles.  In our view, it is mostly a byproduct of our main values.  In the Twisty for example, the innovation of the augur was in service to functionality, not the other way around.  If you, as the consumer, like the principles that we live by, please keep us in mind the next time you need a safe, durable, and beautiful smoking pipe.

This year for Veterans day, we wanted to highlight the issues surrounding our veterans, and how cannabis has been a go-to treatment for typical Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as nightmares and insomnia.

The US Department of Veteran Affairs reports that every day, 20 veterans commit suicide; the astounding number has remained a constant since 2001-- without a doubt, many veterans are still looking for better ways to adjust back to normal life.

Usually veterans with PTSD are given pills by the VA to cope with their symptoms, but experience lots of negative side effects such as uncontrollable shaking and muscle spasms, and continued depressive thoughts. Therefore marijuana has been a popular alternative to soothe the nerves and wean off of addictive pills; after all many veterans live every day life as if they are still on the battlefield.

Veterans are not given access to marijuana through the VA, and their website makes clear their skepticism of marijuana usage for the treatment of PSTD. However, as states have started to open their doors to medical usage, some veterans have been able to try their hand at relieving their PSTD symptoms with the use of cannabis.
We decided to interview one of our customers, who is a veteran and has experience with PTSD. (The following text has been edited lightly for clarity).

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Name: Anthony

Age: 35

Experience with PTSD:

I suffered from a traumatic brain injury in 2005 then PTSD for 11 years following. These symptoms include anxiety, depression, nightmares. I don't like loud noises or crowds and especially being in new locations, I have to have my back to the wall while scanning for threats and exits.

The animal part of our brain knows two survival functions: fight or flight. We were trained to teach our human brain that we need to stay and fight, and that is happening 24/7×365 rather than once or twice a week...maybe to the average person not putting themselves into harms way. Adjusting to home is tough. Jobs are touch and go's to keep.

It must to be said that PTSD is not just a stigma for ONLY military personelle returning from combat, but also fire, police, and 1st responders. Anyone witnessing or personally a part of any tragic incident will suffer with the many effects of PTSD. Every person is unique.. therefore, every person will have their unique code/symptoms from what happened and every person will have their unique coping mechanism and treatment.

About Medication:

Medication in pill form has been a hit or miss for me. It helps to an extent. But [medicating herbally] helped me almost immediately. My anxiety is calmer, my mood is clearer, and my motivation had jumpstarted.

On using the Twisty Glass Blunt:

I like the functionality of the intake and the ease of use. I also like the Twisty for the ability to load what I might need for the day. The 7pipe employees are extremely friendly as well.

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All this week until 11/17/2017, we will be giving away a Twisty Glass Blunt to a veteran for every purchase that is made with code VETERANRELIEF. Go to 7pipe.com, and make sure to share widely with friends!

Thanks Anthony for your interview!