Matches

For sparking pipes and bongs, matches don't work as well as lighters. Matches contain sulfur, which can ruin the taste of your bud. If matches are your only option, make sure to let each one burn a few seconds before lighting the bowl. This should allow enough time for the sulfur in the match head to burn off. Also, once lit, try to keep the bowl "cherried" (burning) to minimize the number of matches used during your session.