How to Vape Cannabis and Get the Most Out of It

With cannabis having been legalized in many US states and decriminalized in others, it is no surprise that the market is booming. The same goes for vaping devices, which are rapidly becoming the method of choice for people who enjoy their weed. Why is vaping the best way? 

First and foremost, we know for sure that smoking – whether tobacco or cannabis – is dangerous and causes lung diseases and possibly cancer. It is not the cannabis itself that poses a threat, but the flame and burning which produce carcinogenic by-products.

Vaping, however, does not involve a flame. We’ll explain how a vape device works in a moment, but first, we will recommend that you always get devices from vape shop with a reputation for quality and make sure it is a licensed outlet. There is no longer a need to go underground for cannabis products, and doing so may see you buying counterfeit vape pens that are dangerous.

So, how to vape cannabis and get the most out of it? You need a dab pen or wax pen, and we’re about to explain what we mean. 

What is a Dab Pen?

The jargon involved in the vaping world can be difficult, so let us help with a little explanation. A vape pen is a portable device, so-called because the early models were pen-shaped. More up-to-date examples are often a different shape, but the name has stuck.

There are various types of vape pens – including disposable pens, which are pre-filled with e-liquid, and refillable ones – one of which is also known as a dab pen. This type of pen is specifically designed for vaping a substance known as cannabis wax concentrate – or a dab.

Dabbing – as vaping wax concentrate is known – differs from vaping cannabis in raw leaf form, which requires a different type of vape pen. A dab pen works like this: you insert a dab of concentrate into the removable cartridge and put it back on the pen. When you press a button a few times, the pen begins to work.

A tiny battery heats a coil or atomizer to the point at which the dab vaporizes. You may now inhale the vapor through the pen’s mouthpiece. We prefer dabs to dry herbs, so let’s have a look at why that is. 

Dab or Dry Herb?

There are some cannabis users for whom the act of rolling a joint is part of the experience. However, as we said above, smoking is dangerous. Then there are those who vape dry herbs. That’s great if it’s your choice and is a good method if you are one of the many who grow their own in states where it is legal to do so.

However, wax concentrate dabs are our preferred method, and the clue as to why lies in the word ‘concentrate.’ The wax is extracted from the cannabis plant in such a way that it becomes a very potent form of cannabis, and many say the most potent of all. This is why – for us – the experience of dabbing cannabis is a far more enjoyable and worthwhile one than any other method. 

Buying Vape Devices

As we mentioned earlier, it is vital you buy your vape device from a reputable retailer. This ensures a quality product rather than a cheap and potentially harmful example from China, of which there are many on the black market.

The retailer will help you find the best dab pen for your usage and in your budget, and as there are many brands and models to choose from, there is definitely one for you.