Shatter, Budder, and wax–the universe of concentrates made from cannabis is fun to explore. To get the most of these highly powerful, concentrated extracts, you must know how to smoke a dab.
Smoking a dab is heating up the concentrated to its vaporized point and inhaling the vapors part in the interaction of terpenes and cannabinoids. In other words, if you follow a few easy guidelines, there are a variety of ways of smoking dab.
How to smoke Dabs with the help of a Dab Rig
There are many different methods to smoke dabs, dab equipment is the preferred method. There is the choice of either a standard dab rig or an electric dab rig that has an e-nail (electric nail).
Standard Dab Rig
By far, the most well-known method to smoke dabs is by using a conventional dab rig. There are all sorts of fancy designs, but these units offer the same parts, including a water-filled chamber, a mouthpiece to inhale an inhalation, a dome for encapsulating steam and heat, and a nail to warm the dab.
To use a dab rig, lift the dome out, then heat the nail, then replace the dome, add your dab to the nail using a dabber or dab device, and then take a deep breath. A majority of people put a carb cap over the dome in order to limit the flow and heat of vapors even further.
Electric Dab Rig
The electric dab-rig operates similar to a standard dab rig with one notable difference that the device utilizes electricity to warm the nail so that you don’t have to heat it up manually. One of the benefits of an electric dab device with an electronic nail is that you have greater control over temperature.
If you’re using concentrates like THC oils, you want to keep a consistent temperature to ensure the terpenes contained in the concentrate. This will help avoid lousy flavor. However, precision temperature controls can make e-rigs an ideal choice for concentrates such as live resin or Terp sauce.
How to smoke Dabs without the use of a Dab Rig
T-Wax (rolled in a joint)
T-waxing can be a common method of smoking dabs however, it’s a bit messy. If you have some good buds and a potent concentrate, you’re simply going to add a bit of the concentrate you’ve chosen to your weed when you roll one. This is most effective with some of the more dense concentrates like budder or sugar wax. Concentrates that are thin like RSO oils could make it very difficult to achieve a decent flame once you’ve started.
Vaping
Vaping concentrates can be a straightforward process if you have the right setup and is among the best ways to smoke dabs on the move. It is necessary to have a setup with a separate atomizer and battery so that you can simply place your dabs on the atomizer (heating coil). The trick to this method is to determine the proper temperature for the concentrate to become vaporized, which is why you will need a good vaping system that can provide an adjustable temperature.
Other vaping options aside from “vape pens” include cannabis vaporizers that are specifically designed for concentrates. These vaporizers are excellent for people who do not like cartridges but prefer other kinds of concentrate and also for those who prefer taking their dabs with them on the go.
Hot-Knife Method
If you’re not able to find anything else at hand, the hot-knife method is the simplest, most simple method to take a dab. It is basically heating an iron butter knife in the oven or with a torch lighter, dropping your dab on the hot surface, then inhaling the vapors through a straw. This procedure can generate the creation of a lot of waste and is also a bit risky as you need to be careful not to burn your hands, however, it’s a good option in the event of a need.