The days of only smoking marijuana cigarettes, or “joints,” are long gone. Today there are many options for consuming cannabis, and today we’re here to tell you about one of the newest… “dabbing”.
No, we’re not talking about the dance move where you hide your head and stretch out your arms… please, no. To begin with, a dab is simply a cannabis concentrate, such as rosin, hash or many others.
What is dabbing?
Dabbing, or dabbearing, is a way of consuming cannabis concentrates using a dab rig. This rig, although very similar to a bong for consuming weed, differs in several aspects.
To begin with, it is a much more complex device than the bong and has small parts that can be a little dizzying at first, but don't worry, we will tell you everything you need to know so that you can dab without any problems.
As @leanomada explains in the Root Raisers video we’re sharing with you, here’s what you need to make a good dab:
- Obviously, a cannabis concentrate, or “dab”. It can be Rosin, a water hash like ICE, or BHO (butane hash oil), which comes in various forms, such as wax, shatter, budder, live resin, etc.
- Rig: similar to a traditional bong, it comes in different shapes and sizes. Unlike the previous ones, a dab rig has certain parts that characterize them.
- Banger: it can be titanium, but we always recommend quartz. It’s an essential piece, since it’s where we place the concentrate to dab.
- Carb Cap: it sits on top of the banger. It's used to distribute heat better and prevent vapor loss.
- Pearl: a small ball that goes inside the banger once it's heated. As it spins inside the banger, it heats and stirs the extract to get the most out of it.
- Dabber: a thin, elongated metal tool with a shovel-shaped tip used to pick up the extract.
- Torch: to heat the banger.
It’s also essential to have alcohol and cotton swabs to thoroughly clean the banger after vaporizing.
DO NOT VAPE FROM A RIG WITH A DIRTY BANGER. If the banger is dirty, cloudy or black, it can be highly harmful to your health. At BCN Kush, we ask you, please, not to vape from a rig with the banger in that condition.
Steps to consume dabs
- Prepare the necessary equipment and utensils. If you are in Barcelona, we recommend you to go to a cannabis association, such as BCN Kush, where you will find everything you need.
- Check the condition of the rig and especially the banger. In case it is dirty or opaque, clean it well.
- Prepare your dose of the dab you want to consume.
- Heat the banger with the blowtorch until the desired temperature is reached, which will depend on the concentrate we are using. In the case of hashish or kief, we want to reach about 220°C of temperature. In the case of BHO, you may need to increase the temperature to about 260°C, depending on how wet the dabs are.
- Once the banger is hot enough, place the dab and pear inside and cover it with the carb cap.
- Vaporization should begin when the dab comes in contact with the banger. Inhale slowly and gently through the mouthpiece of the rig.
- Keep the vapor in your lungs for a while before exhaling and get ready because it's going to be one hell of a ride.
Particularities of dabbing
The potency of dabs is one of the reasons why they have become so popular in recent years. Thanks to a higher concentration of terpenes and cannabinoids, they produce a more powerful and lasting effect than buds.
The dab rig is the ideal way to get the most out of dabs. With this in mind, one must be aware of its potency as its effects can be very strong for someone unaccustomed or with a low tolerance to THC.
Taking this into account and that it can be a bit cumbersome for someone who does not have it in mind, our recommendation is that if you have never tried dabbing, you approach a cannabis association like BCN Kush, where their collaborators will provide and help you throughout the whole experience.
Have a Happy Dabbing!
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