Now that I have gotten comfortable with cannabis consumption, I would like to try some new methods.
I am familiar with traditional smoking, vaping and edibles.
I’ve found that tinctures are extremely simple and rewarding. So far, I’ve been too intimidated to experiment with concentrates. I’m really interested in dabbing. Dabbing is a process that involves the flash vaporization of concentrates at high temperatures. The local dispensary includes a dab bar and rents the necessary equipment. I like the idea that I’d have an experienced budtender to show me how it’s done. Concentrates are especially potent, so it’s important to stay with a low dose. While flower typically offers between 15 to 25% THC, dabs provide 60 to 90% THC. It’s also crucial that the nail isn’t so hot that it scorches the terpenes. The dab rig is basically a water pipe that is used to inhale dabs. It resembles a bong. There is a chamber filled with water to cool the vapor, but instead of a bowl to hold dried flower, the dag rig has a nail to accommodate the concentrate. I’ve been racing up on the equipment and have learned there are numerous styles of nails. The most common is called a banger. It looks like a bucket and is typically made of quartz. The nail needs to be able to withstand temperatures between 400 and 600 degrees Fahrenheit in order to vaporize dabs. The nail of the dab rig is heated up with a torch and then allowed to cool to the proper temperature. The cannabis concentrate is placed in the nail, where it is vaporized by the extreme heat. A carb cap is used to control the airflow as the consumer inhales. The vapor travels from the nail into the primary chamber of the rig, where it is cooled by water before reaching the consumer’s lungs. I don’t want to invest into a dab rig, nail, carb cap, torch and dab tool until I know if I’m going to enjoy dabbing or not.