Looking to up your THC game? Shatters, waxes, and high-intensity cannabis concentrates are taking the weed scene by storm, and many agree are best enjoyed in a dab rig. What the heck is a dab rig you ask? A dab or an oil rig is essentially a water pipe that is used to smoke dense and highly potent cannabis concentrates. A cannabis concentrate is an extraction of the cannabis plant, where the majority of the plant material has been removed, creating a potent and powerful concentrate that is sure to kick its user off its feet. Using a dab-rig to consume concentrates is also sometimes referred to as “dabbing”.
Dab rigs are recently all the rage due not only to their potency but because they are unanimously approved by consumers for being the best bang for your buck. In other words, dab rigs provide a more concentrated and effective way of consuming cannabis. Traditional forms of cannabis consumption, such as smoking it, require more cannabis to reach the same level of high provided by a small amount of concentrate dabbing. So while you can still enjoy rolling up a heady joint with a dab of cannabis concentrates, nothing beats the powerful hit you get with a sleek and efficient dab rig.
Burning to get your hands on one? Then read on below to find what else makes dab rigs some of the dankest cannabis pipes on the market today.
How Does a Dab Rig Work and What does a Dab Rig look like?
A dab rig simply put is a device used to consume cannabis concentrates. Most dab rigs are water pipes made out of glass material that contains the main rig and a nail that rests within or on the rig. The nail, sometimes referred to as a banger is then heated up with a hand torch at extreme temperatures, sometimes exceeding 800F. When the desired temperature is reached, a short cooling period is observed. The concentrate can then be dabbed onto the nail using a long pointy tool called a dabber. Once the concentrate is placed on the nail, it is ready to be vaporized into the lungs after a steady inhale.
How Will I Feel After I Take A Hit From A Dab Rig?
Dabbing is certainly not for the faint of hearts, but that doesn’t mean it’s only for pothead pros. Just like any type of cannabis product, the effects of concentrates are variable. The difference dabs have a very high level of concentration of THC. Therefore, the high produced from any cannabis concentrate, especially when dabbed, will be intense. Moreover, the effects that take place after just a single-dab happen almost immediately. Saying that, If you are a novice “dabber” may want to start with a pin-sized dosed concentrate. If on the other hand, you’re an experienced cannabis consumer, you may try going for a second dab. Either way, you choose to dab, get ready for a potent punch to your dome, and then some.
What Type Of Cannabis Concentrates Can I Use in My Dab Rig?
The most common marijuana concentrates used in Dab rigs are wax, shatter and rosin, but you can experiment with a dab of other cannabis concentrates in your rig as well. As mentioned before, dabs are essentially concentrates that contain a higher level of THC than that of the cannabis flower. Concentrated cannabis extracts can be enjoyed in a dab rig in the following forms:
- Shatter
- Wax
- Sauce/ Live-Resins
- Rosin
- Butane Hash Oil (BHO)
Applying even the tiniest amount of a cannabis concentrate to your dab rig will get you good and lit. That’s because one dose or “dab” of a cannabis concentrate can contain anywhere from 65% to 90% THC. At the end of the day, choosing a concentrate for your dab rig depends entirely on your taste. So, go ahead and experiment with the heady selection of concentrates that are currently on the market.
The DabRevolution
The art of dabbing is still evolving and perfecting its trade. And while dabbing is still making a name for itself, it’s paving the way for a smoother and potent way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis concentrates. So, if you’re looking to take your cannabis consumption to next-level status, dab rigs might be your answer. Just be safe, dabble away, then fly high, high away!
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