In all the discussion and hype around the global transition to legalization, it’s hard to go a single day without seeing something cannabis related. There are new ways to indulge in your favorite strains, to breakthroughs in medical research highlighting the potential benefits of this medicinal plant.
In the realm of cannabis, concentrations are at forefront of this discussion, due to the demand of the public, this form of cannabis can be both powerful and thrilling. If you’re trying to experience concentrates for the first time, dabbing is one of the most effective methods to do this.
Concentrates, as their name so clearly suggests, are concentrated versions of your preferred herb and are a great way to get your ganja, with only one small amount needed for powerful psychoactive effects and with easy access in every head shop.
But, unlike your dry herb (which can be smoked or vaporized) concentrates require an additional procedure called dabbing.
You’ll require special equipment, as well as some fundamental knowledge of what each kind of tool can do. We’ve put together a list of all things dabbing and how to pick the appropriate dabbing device for your requirements.
But First, What Are Dabs?
In simple terms simply, dabs are the most concentrated forms of cannabis. These dosages are made through the use of some sort of solvent (often carbon dioxide or butane) to extract the actives of the plant into a concentrated form.
After you have CBD, TCH, and other cannabinoids were successfully extracted The result is an oily, sticky mixture that is commonly called one of the following based on the exact extraction technique, as well as the consistency
- Budder
- Shatter
- Wax
- Butane Hash Oil (BHO)
- And other…
What Is Dabbing?
Once you’ve figured out what a “dab” is, it’s time to cover what to do with these. In order to make use of a dab, they must be heated by a hot surface. This surface is known as a “nail” and is often comprised of glass, ceramic, or quartz.
When the dab is heated it is when the smoke and the vapor from the dab are inhaled. The whole process is called “dabbing” which, although it’s been around for some time, has recently gained momentum as a way to take advantage of the influx of cannabis concentrates that are hitting the market.
How Dabbing Works
Dabbing involves a way to smoke concentrates using convective heating rather than conductive heat. Convective heating is more healthy smoother and more efficient because it doesn’t “burn off” and wastes all the essential and active components in the concentrate. By burning the ingredients at a lower temperature, and by using indirect heat, instead of direct flame, the user gets an increased concentration of psychoactive substances, as well as the result is a clean, pure, better-tasting hit.
Dab rigs use two essential steps. First, a torch heats the primary surface (also called”a “nail”), and next a concentrated “dab” is placed on the surface of the nail. Then, you breathe in the resulting vapor through the mouthpiece, as you would do with a normal pipe.