Budder, shatter, wax–the realm of marijuana concentrates is oh-so-fun to explore. But to get the most from these potent and concentrated extracts you need to learn how to take just a dab.
In essence, smoking a dab requires heating the substance until its vapor point, and then inhaling the vapors part in the synthesis of cannabinoids and terpenes. So, as long as you adhere to a few basic tips, there are plenty of methods to enjoy a dab.
How to smoke Dabs using dab Rig
Of all the different ways to smoke dab rigs, dab rigs are the most popular method. There is the choice of either a standard dab rig setup or a dab rig that contains an electronic nail (electric nail).
Standard Dab Rig
The most common method of smoking dabs is through a simple dab rig. There are all sorts of fancy designs, but these units tend to offer the same parts comprising a chamber to hold water and a mouthpiece for inhaling an inhalation, a dome for encapsulating steam and heat, and a nail to heat the dab.
To utilize a dab rig take the dome off, warm the nail, put it back in the dome, and then apply your dab on the nail using a dab or dab tool, and then take a deep breath. A lot of people prefer to put a carb cap on top of the dome to control the temperature and flow of vapors even further.
Electric Dab Rig
The electric dab-rig operates exactly the same way as a regular dab rig with one major advantage it makes use of electricity to heat the metal nail so that you don’t have to heat it up manually. One of the perks of an electric dab rig with an electronic nail is that you get greater control over the temperature.
If you’re using concentrates, for instance, THC oils, you want to maintain a higher stability temperature to protect the terpenes that are in the concentrate. You also want to avoid bad flavor. But, exact temperature regulation can make e-rigs an excellent 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 into a joint)
T-waxing is a relatively common method to smoke dabs albeit a little messy. If you have some good buds and a high-quality concentrate, it’s just going to add some of your concentrates into your weed before rolling the joint. This works best with some of the more dense concentrates like budder and sugar wax. Concentrates that are less dense like RSO oils can make it difficult to get a good burning once you have lit.
Healthstone
A healthstone can be described as a specially created stone that you place in the bong’s bowl or in a regular pipe. The healthstone is porous, which means the smoke that comes from the fired dab travels through the stone, through the bong or pipe, and out into the mouthpiece. Simply add the stone into your bowl, heat your healthstone up to the desired temperature, then add your dab, puff, and relax.
Vaping
Vaping concentrates is a straightforward process if you’ve got the right setup and is among the most efficient ways to smoke dabs on the go. You will need a vaping setup that includes a separate atomizer as well as a battery so that you can simply place your dab directly on the atomizer (heating coil). The trick to this method is to find the right temperature that causes the concentrate to go through the process of vaporization, so you’ll require a vaping kit that provides an adjustable temperature.
Other options for vaping in addition to “vape pens” include the marijuana vaporizers specially designed for concentrates. These vaporizers are excellent for people who don’t enjoy cartridges and prefer different kinds of concentrate, as well as those who would like to take their dabs on the go.