In all the discussion and buzz about the worldwide trend toward legalization, it’s impossible to go for a single day without coming across things that are cannabis-related. From new ways to enjoy your favorite cannabis strains to breakthroughs in medical research highlighting the potential benefits of this medicinal plant.
When it comes to cannabis concentrates, they are at the leading edge of discussion. in response to demand from the public, this kind of cannabis is both thrilling and potent. And if you’re looking to experience concentrates for the first time, dabbing is one of the best ways to do so.
Concentrates, as the name implies, are concentrated versions of the herb you love and are a great method to take pleasure in the ganja you love, and only need a tiny amount for potent psychoactive effects.
However, unlike your dry herbs (which can be smoked or vaporized) concentrates require a unique approach called dabbing.
You’ll require special equipment, along with some basics of what each kind of gadget can do. Below is a summary of all things dabbing including how to select the appropriate dabbing device for your needs.
But First, What Are Dabs?
Simply put simply, dabs are the most concentrated forms of cannabis which you can buy from a smoke shop. The doses are created using an alcohol-based solvent (often butane or carbon dioxide) in order to get the active substances of the plant into a concentrated form.
After it is determined that the CBD, TCH, and other cannabinoids have been effectively extracted, the result is a sticky oily mixture commonly called any of the following based on the exact extraction technique, as well as the consistency:
- Budder
- Shatter
- Wax
- Butane Hash Oil (BHO)
- And many more…
What Is Dabbing?
Once you’ve figured out what a “dab” is, it’s time to learn what you can do with these. To use dabs, they have to be heated by a hot surface. The surface is referred to as a “nail” and is often made of glass, clay, or quartz.
When heated it is when the smoke and the vapor from the dab are inhaled. This entire procedure is referred to as “dabbing” however, even though it’s been around for a while now, it has recently gained momentum as a popular way to get the most out of the cannabis concentrates available on the market.
How Dabbing Works
Dabbing is the process of using smoke concentrates with convective heating rather than conductive heat. Convective heating can be healthier smoother and more effective because it doesn’t “burn off” and waste the active and essential ingredients in the concentrate. Because the materials are burned at a lower temperature, and by using indirect heat, rather than a direct flame, the user is able to enjoy more psychoactive components, as well as an improved, clearer, better-tasting hit.
Dab rigs work by a process involving two key steps. The first is that a torch heats the nail’s surface (also called “nail”), next, a specific “dab” is placed on the surface of the heated nail. In the end, you inhale the resulting vapor through the mouthpiece in the same way you would do with a normal pipe.