One of the many joys of cannabis is how easy it is to pack a bowl, spark it up, and enjoy a heroic buzz. Whether you’re using a standard bong, heady glass, rolling papers, or even a dry herb vaporizer there isn’t much effort involved. Dabbing, however, is a different story. Dabbing requires special equipment, a special type of cannabis byproduct, and very specific procedures.
And yet, dabbing has become incredibly popular. How can that be? How can it be that stoners who are so enamored with the simplicity of their favorite sacrament have suddenly embraced the process? In this guide, the team at the 710 Pipes online smoke shop will tackle that question and provide some dabbing tips for first-timers.
What’s Behind the Popularity of Dabbing?
There are three main benefits widely believed to be behind the surge in dabbing interest. They are:
- Potency – The biggest reason people are gravitating toward dabbing is because at the end of the process lies a very potent buzz. Cannabis flower is considered high-quality if it has a THC concentration of about 20%. Now compare that to concentrates that can contain 80% THC or more! There’s simply no contest. People are willing to put in the extra work dabbing requires to cop that extraordinary high.
- Flavor – While potency is without a doubt the most popular reason people dab there is also the flavor factor. Only the most dedicated cannabis connoisseur can discern the subtle flavor differences between strains of marijuana. On the other hand, you don’t have to be a celebrity chef to appreciate concentrate flavors like citrus or chocolate.
- Efficiency – Not only are concentrates more potent than flower dabbing also ensure a higher percentage of available THC is delivered to the dabber. Burning cannabis flowers to produce smoke inevitably means some of the THC is lost. On the other hand, heating concentrates produce large clouds of THC-rich vapor with almost all of it winding up in your lungs.
Now that we have a better idea why dabbing has become so popular here are some tips first-time dabbers can use to ensure a high-quality experience.
First Time Dabber Tips From the 710 Pipes Online Head Shop
If you are a first-time dabber chances are you’re a bit intimidated by the whole process. It’s understandable. Just about everyone is. Here are a few tips that will ease your transition from smoking to dabbing.
Tip #1: Get to know your dab rig
you must get to know your dab rig and its parts if you are to get the most from your dabbing experience. There are numerous videos available online that can help. Or if you’re in Denver you can stop by the 710 Pipes pipe shop and talk to one of our friendly, highly-trained sales associates. They’ll be happy to explain things to you and hook you up with the perfect rig to suit your needs and budget.
Tip #2: Start slow
Smoking joints or using a bong to burn flowers are tried and true ways to enjoy cannabis. But as we mentioned earlier even high-quality weed is only around 20% THC. Concentrates, on the other hand, can be 80% or even 90%, meaning the buzz you obtain is going to be intense. So easy is it? You don’t want to cop such a historic buzz the first time out that it leaves you shaken. Start with small doses of concentrate and see how it goes before jumping into the deep end.
Tip #3: Prepare yourself ahead of time
If it’s your first time dabbing there’s a good chance you’re not going to be ready for the intensity of the high concentrates can produce. So taking things slow at first is important. Equally important is that you take some time before your first dabbing experience to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Understand that you’re going to get pretty damn high and you might feel more anxious than usual. Also, understand that the buzz will probably linger longer than a bong buzz but that in the end, you’ll be fine.
Tip #4: Clean your rig regularly
If you don’t keep the various components of your dab rig clean you’ll have a foul experience that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Things could get so funky that it turns you off to dabbing. But it doesn’t have to get to that point. Clean the nail after every use. Heat it up and then wipe it down with some of those alcohol wipes to remove built-up residue. Just don’t try to clean the nail by scraping it. This could damage the nail, and if it’s metal, small metallic shards could wind up in your concentrates.
Stop By Our Denver Smoke Shop for Custom Dab Rigs!
The 710 Pipes online head shop has one of the best selections of mind-blowing custom dab rigs you will find anywhere. If you would rather get up close and personal with your rig before spending serious money on it, stop by our brick-and-mortar location where one of our expert staff members will help you choose the ideal rig for you.