With the growing popularity of cannabis and even its legalization in certain localities, more are growing interested in consuming it. This is especially due to its numerous benefits such as how it helps treat anxiety, insomnia, and more. Some of the most popular ways to consume it are by smoking, eating, or vaping.  

However, another method called dabbing may have also caught your attention. It refers to the consumption of cannabis concentrates, extracts, and oils through the inhalation of vapor. This process involves heating the concentrates, often in the form of wax, to a significantly high temperature using butane and a torch. You may also use electrical rigs to heat your dabs.

To do this, a dabbing rig is used, and you may compare one to a glass bong as it’s also a specially-shaped water pipe. Compared with a bong, it’s smaller and may come in varying sizes and shapes, depending on how much water you want to flow through. 

You may consider learning more about what’s in a basic dab kit. To learn even more about dabbing and dab kits, here’s a list of what you need to know about them:

• Proper Dabbing Etiquette

The first thing you may want to know about dabbing is etiquette. In doing so, you can optimize your dabbing experience and avoid some problems that may come with dabbing socially.

The main etiquette rule worth noting is to always use a dab mat to prevent any spills, drops, and more from damaging or staining surrounding surfaces. Your dab mat will also serve as a designated area for your dab tools that are sure to have some sticky residue from the concentrates. This is especially vital if you’re having a dabbing session in someone else’s home as you’ll want to avoid making a mess.  

• Types Of Dabs

The next thing that you may want to know is the varying types of dabs or cannabis concentrates that you can choose from. You’ll find that they often differ in consistency and THC content. By understanding this, you can choose the type of dab that suits your preference, further improving your dabbing experience. 

The following are the types of dabs:

• • Shatter – Known as one of the dabs made using the butane hash oil (BHO) extraction method, shatters are known to have a glass-like look as they’re often solid, clear, and smooth. They’re also known for being stable. However, they do tend to fracture into pieces as the name suggests.

• Rosin – Known as the most popular concentrate on the market, making it simply requires you to use heat and pressure. As a result, this is very easy for manufacturers to make and send into the market. You may find that its popularity is also because it’s very affordable. Rosin dabs can be compared to shatters but are less fragile.

• THC Oil – These are products of the CO2 extraction method. Furthermore, they’re known to be runny. As a result, you’ll need a syringe to use them. This dab is ideal for those using oil dab rigs.
• Crumble – Crumble is another concentrate made using the same extraction method for shatters. To create this, BHO is vacuumed or whipped, making the concentrate’s consistency soft and brittle. Much like shatters, crumbles are so named as they tend to crumble. You’ll find that these are easy to handle.
• Wax – Besides its wax-like appearance and stickiness, this type of concentrate is also known for being the messiest. As a result, a dab tool is required to handle it. 
• Water Hash – This is also known as bubble hash. Its water, sticky, and pasty consistency can be attributed to the water extraction method process used to make it. In this process, the plant is stirred or shaken in freezing water. 

• How To Buy And Use The Right Kit

The next thing you may need to know is how to buy the right dabbing kit. This is crucial for the best dabbing experience. 

The first step to buying the right kit would be to have a versatile and usable kit that has adequate capabilities and is beginner-friendly. You’ll want to have a kit that can handle the concentrate of your choice and is simple to use. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to buy another rig. 

The next point is to take care of your nail. This means not overheating it and always cleaning it after every dabbing session. The dab nail refers to the part of your dab rig that you heat to high temperatures until it begins vaporizing the concentrate. This is a vital component of your rig, so you should take good care of it. Besides this, consider keeping the rest of your rig clean, too, to experience the optimal dabbing session and avoid any unwanted taste from leftover residue.

Having established the importance of cleaning your rig and especially your dab nail, the next step would be to invest in a cleaning kit. What you use to clean your rig will affect how well you clean your rig and prevent any contamination from leftover residue. For instance, if you’re hoping to use THC oil, you may find that regular tap water won’t be enough to clean leftover residue. 

Conclusion

With the various ways to consume cannabis, you may find that others prefer one method over the other. If you’re interested in dabbing concentrates, you may want to learn more about dabbing and dab kits. This article touched on proper dabbing etiquette, types of dabs, and how to buy and use the right dab kit.