Roach Pads

Roach Pads or Roach Books are the most popular terms used in India for paper filter tips. Knowing how to make a roach will transform the joint rolling and toking experience. There are people who prefer not to use a roach in a joint, and roach clips are a great way to avoid the need for a roach if you would prefer not to use one. However, including a roach is good for a number of reasons.

No Lip Burn

Maybe not no lip burn, but a roach will greatly reduce the chances. As you get closer to the end of your joint lip burn becomes likely. This is because the hot cherry gets closer and closer to your lips with every toke. There is a trend for making extra long roaches with some cannabis consumers. This is actually a great way to get a nice joint that is easy to roll and smokes perfectly. Be warned though, you will probably use more rolling papers than normal because there is less space in the rolling paper for weed.

Soggy Ends

Whether you are sharing a joint with friends or enjoying one to yourself, soggy ends can ruin the taste and toke of what would be a perfect spliff. A good roach gives you something to seal your lips around, which makes it easier to get a good toke. It is also easy to take a lighter to it to dry, without the toking-end of the joint catching fire.

Good Exhaust

When you consider the dynamics of smoking, it makes sense to keep the end of the joint open to allow as much airflow as possible. As you toke one at one end, air must pass through the other end, pulling with it the smoke from the cherry on the burning end. You’re literally sucking fluid through a straw. With this in mind, it makes sense to have a structure at one end to allow easy airflow.