Shatter, Budder, and wax–the world of cannabis concentrates is so much fun to explore. But, in order to make the most benefit from these intense, concentrated, and potent extracts you have to know how to smoke dabs.
Simply, smoking a dab will involve heating your concentrate to its vapor point, and then inhaling the vapors as a mixture of cannabinoids and terpenes. So, as long as you stick to a few easy tips, there are many methods you can smoke your dab.
How do I smoke Dabs with Dab Rig?
Of all the different ways to smoke dabs, dab rigs are the most popular method. You have the option between either a traditional dab rig or one that has an e-nail (electric nail).
Standard Dab Rig
By far, the most frequent method of smoking dab is to use a traditional dab rig. You can locate a myriad of fancy setups, but they typically have similar components which include a chamber that houses water, a mouthpiece to inhale the air, a dome designed to hold hot vapors, and an instrument to heat the dab.
To employ a dab device, eliminate the dome warm the nail, replace the dome and then apply your dab onto the nail with a dabber or dab tool and then inhale. The majority of people use an e-cap over the dome to regulate the temperature and flow of vapors further.
Electric Dab Rig
The electric dab device functions in essentially the same fashion as a regular dab rig however it has one advantage that is significant it makes use of electricity to heat the nail, meaning you don’t have to heat it up manually. One benefit of using an electric dab machine with an e-nail is the fact that you get greater control over the temperature.
When you’re using concentrates like THC oils, it is important to maintain a higher stability temperature to guard the terpenes that are in the concentrate. This will help avoid bad flavors. However, the precise temperature control of e-rigs makes them an ideal choice for concentrates, such as live resin or terp sauce.
How do I smoke Dabs without the use of a Dab Rig
T-Wax (rolled in a joint)
T-waxing is a fairly common method of smoking dabs although it can be a bit messy. If you’ve got some great buds and a high-quality concentrate, it’s just going to add a small amount of your concentrate to the weed you’re rolling into the joint. It is most effective with some of the thicker concentrates, such as budder or sugar wax. Concentrates that are less dense like RSO oils are a challenge to obtain a solid fire once you’ve ignited.
Vaping
Vaping concentrates can be a straightforward process if you have the right setup and is among the best ways to smoke dabs on the go. It is necessary to have a setup that comes with an atomizer as well as a battery so that you can easily place your dab onto the atomizer (heating coil). The trick with this method is to determine the ideal temperature to cause the concentrate to become vaporized, which is why you’ll require a vaping kit that provides an adjustable temperature.
Other options for vaping in addition to “vape pens” include cannabis vaporizers that are specifically designed for concentrates. These vaporizers are ideal for those who aren’t a fan of cartridges and would prefer other kinds of concentrate and also for those who wish to take their dabs wherever they go.
Healthstone
A healthstone is a specially designed stone that can be put into the bowl of a bong or inside a standard pipe. The healthstone is porous meaning that the smoke from a dab that is fired travels through the stone and through the bong or pipe, and then out by way of the mouthpiece. Just add the stone to your bowl, then heat your healthstone to the right temperature, add your dab, puff, and enjoy.
Hot-Knife Method
If you’re not able to find anything else at hand, the hot-knife method is the most basic, the easiest method of enjoying just a little. You simply heat up a knife made of steel in the oven or with a torch lighter, place your dab on the hot surface, and breath in the smoke through a straw. This technique can result in the creation of a lot of waste and is somewhat dangerous because you must be extra careful not to burn your hands, however, it’s effective in a pinch.