As cannabis has evolved through out the years we have come a long way from your standard ‘marijuana cigarette’. As dabbing concentrates has quickly come onto the scene, we’ve seen companies adapt to provide the ultimate mobile option: the dab pen.
Portable pens with batteries now make it simple and easy to take your dab on the go. Instead of the more extensive process with a handful of dabbing tools, people are turning towards vaping to get their dab in a very easy and discrete way.
Dab pens are a convenient portable option to consume cannabis concentrates. They consist of a cartridge that contains the concentrate and a battery to heat up a coil that vaporizes the wax in the pen. Simply press a button and inhale, then you’re on your way to a pleasant experience consuming cannabis concentrates.
Dab pens have been around for a few years, but they continue to grow in popularity. Many cannabis consumers enjoy their ease of use and the ability to stay medicated throughout the day without having to worry about how they smell. With a simple press of a button people can be consuming cannabis concentrates avoiding the process of heating up a nail, waiting for it to cool, then taking the dab and having to clean the nail afterwards with a Q-tip.
Cannabis consumers can also purchase dab pens that offer self filling cartridges that you can put your own wax in. This allows users to choose exactly what kind of concentrate they want to vape, allowing for a more personalized experience. They offer the same convenience of on the go dabbing with one added small step of putting your wax in the dab pen cartridge.
Dab pens with THC will most definitely get you high. This is because of the cannabis concentrate that is used to fill the cartridge. These cartridges have a higher THC content than your average cannabis flowers.
It’s a great way to consume less product, but still achieve the same level of high as your would with normal cannabis flower. The convenience of using a dab pen also allows users to take a hit faster than you could off a dab rig or a bowl of flower.
There are also dab pens that are strictly CBD, or a mix of CBD and THC. Pens that are strictly CBD will not get you high. These are used to help with pain, anxiety and insomnia. CBD is THC’s non-psychoactive counterpart, offering relief for many ailments.
Dab pens do in fact smell. A person that has a nose for cannabis would know if you exhaled right in front of them.
However, the smell that’s puts off would dissipate almost instantaneously in a well ventilated space, and only linger for a short time in a closed room. If you are consuming a dab pen outdoors most consumers would go undetected, just short of exhaling right in someones face.
When purchasing a dab pen there are a few things you should look for to make sure that your aren’t disappointed with your purchase.
First, you’ll want to look for a brand that you can trust and is reputable in the cannabis space. The next thing you should look for when buying a pre-filled cartridge is the strain of cannabis used to fill the cartridge. It is best to stick to strains you know and love, then branch out from there. Buying a strain you are familiar will ensure that you will like the effect and flavor of the cartridge that you choose.
When purchasing a battery to power the coil in vaporizing your concentrate, look for a pen battery that allows you to change the voltage output. This will allow you to adjust the temperature that the wax is vaporized at to either increase the size of your heat by raising the volts, or increasing the flavor profile of the cannabis concentrate by lowing the voltage. Lowering the voltage on your dab pen will allow you to vaporize your concentrates at a lower temperature.
Dab pen oil is the cannabis concentrate that is put in the pen cartridges, also known as distillate. Distillate concentrates that are used in dab pens have a liquid like consistency to allow for easy vaporization. Distillates usually have an added compound to help make the concentrate into a more liquid like state.
Another cannabis concentrate that is used to fill dab pen cartridges is sauce. Sauce also has a liquid like consistency and can be made with out the use of any compounds. While sauce pen cartridges may cost a little more, the flavor and high is unparalleled. You can really tell you’re consuming cannabis; they don’t have that fake, too go to be true flavor.
A dab pen cartridge is the container that holds the cannabis concentrate and screws in or magnetizes to the dab pen battery. Concentrate companies around the country have their own cartridges that they make along with their regular waxes.
The cartridge has the tank for the concentrate and a mouth piece to inhale from on it. The design of these cartridges vary from company to company. Some companies choose to establish their difference from other companies by using a cartridge that is unique to them. They do this to set themselves apart from other companies and can add a cool factor to what you’re smoking on.
The battery is used to conduct electricity and heat up a coil in the dab pen. The heated coil then vaporizes the concentrate in the cartridge as you inhale. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some have a spot to screw the cartridges into, while others have a magnetic connection. A good pen battery to look for would be one with an adjustable voltage setting. This would allow you to adjust the temperature you vaporize your cartridge at and allow for a more personalized experience.
Concentrate companies have developed wonderful strains that taste amazing to put in their cartridges. It really comes down to your individual tastes and what flavor profile and high you’re looking for. A good rule of thumb is to stick to reputable companies from a reputable cannabis dispensary.
For those on a budget that still want to take part in the new age way of using a dab pen. They may not taste as great as the higher end brands, they still do the trick in getting a person adequately stoned. They are especially great for those who mainly smoke at home but still want the option to be able to consume concentrates when they are on the go.
There are so many good companies out there making dab pens it’s really hard to choose, these are a few of the top name brands in the business:
There are a great number of concentrate companies that make excellent cartridges. It’s really hard to say which is the best and it all boils down to personal taste. Some brands to consider:
Buying a dab pen is easy. You can find batteries at your local smoke shop, or both batteries and cartridges at you local dispensary.
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