Budder, shatter, wax–the spectrum of CBD concentrates is so much fun to explore. But to get the most benefit from these intense, concentrated, and potent extracts you have to know how to smoke one dab.
In essence, smoking a dab involves heating the concentrate to its vapor point, and then inhaling those vapors to take into the mix of terpenes and cannabinoids. In other words, if you follow these simple tips, there are plenty of methods for how to smoke dabs.
How to Smoke Dabs with a Dab Rig
Of all the methods to smoke dabs, dab equipment is the most popular method. There is the choice of either a standard dab rig or one that has an e-nail (electric nail).
- Standard Dab Rig
The most well-known method to smoke dabs is using a basic dab rig. You can find a range of fancy setups, but these models typically come with the same elements including a water-filled chamber an inhaler mouthpiece of the smoke, a dome that encapsulates the heat and vapors, and an instrument to heat the dab.
To utilize a dab tool, lift the dome out, then heat the nail, replace the dome and then apply your dab onto the nail using a dabber or dab device, and then take a deep breath. The majority of people use a carb cap over the dome to control the temperature and flow of vapors further.
- Electric Dab Rig
The electric dab device functions similar to that a standard dab device does with one major advantage the device utilizes electricity to warm the nail so that you don’t need to do it manually. One of the advantages of an electric dab rig with an electronic nail is that you have greater control over the temperature.
When you’re using concentrates, such as THC oils, it is important to keep a more stable temperature to preserve those terpenes within the concentrate. This will help avoid bad flavors. But an exact temperature regulation of e-rigs makes them a perfect option for concentrates like live resin or terp sauce.
How to Smoke Dabs without the use of a Dab Rig
- T-Wax (rolled in a joint)
T-waxing is an extremely popular way to smoke dabs, though it is a little messy. If you have some good buds and a quality concentrate, you’ll need to add a small amount of your concentrate to your weed as you roll a joint. This is especially effective when you use some of the thicker concentrates, such as budder or sugar wax. Concentrates with thinner concentrations such as RSO oils can make it extremely difficult to achieve decent combustion once you’ve lit.
- Vaping
Vaping concentrates is a relatively straightforward process if you’ve got the right equipment and is one of the best methods to smoke dabs on the move. You’ll need a vaping setup that includes a separate atomizer and battery so that it is easy to place your dab directly on the atomizer (heating coil). The trick to this method is to figure out the perfect temperature at which the concentrate will begin to vaporize, so you’ll need a vaping kit that provides a controllable temperature.
Other options for vaping in addition to “vape pens“ include the cannabis vaporizers that are specifically designed for concentrates. These vaporizers are perfect for those who aren’t a fan of cartridges but prefer other types of concentrates, as well as those who would like to take their dabs with them on the go.
- Healthstone
A healthstone can be described as a specially designed stone that can be put inside the bowl of a bong or in a standard pipe. The stone is porous, meaning that the smoke from a smoking dab is able to travel through the stone and through the bong or pipe, and then out via the mouthpiece. Just add the stone to your bowl, heat your healthstone to the right temperature, add an atomizer, take a puff, and enjoy.
- Hot-Knife Method
If you’re left with nothing to hand, the hot-knife method is the crudest, most simple method to take the pleasure of a dab. You essentially heat up a butter knife made of metal in the oven or with a torch lighter, drop your dab on the hot object, and take in the vapors via a straw. This process could result in the creation of a lot of waste and is also a bit hazardous because you must be extra careful not to burn your hands, however it can work in the event of a need.