A dab rig is an easy cannabis consumption mechanism that lets users get smooth and quick hits of concentrates. Although there are various smoking methods currently used by the cannabis population, such as bongs, joints, and vaporizers, dab rigs have grown in popularity in recent years due to the beginner-friendly nature and ease of use.
Without needing to apply direct flame to your cannabis or mechanism, dab rigs have become a safe alternative to other mechanisms that require a blowtorch or direct heating method. Instead, users only have to use the dab rig to vaporize the cannabis concentrates, so they are ready for smoking pleasure.
Let’s see these three easy steps of how to use a dab rig for beginner users.
3 easy steps to use a dab rig to smoke concentrates
A dab rig is specifically designed to consume oils, though it looks similar to a glass water pipe. The main components of this apparatus are the dab rig, dabber, alcohol swab, dab nail or e-nail, hand torch (unnecessary if you have an e-nail), a bowl of water, tongs, and oil concentrate. Make sure you find high-quality dab rigs to add to your collection, like ones from Nectar Collector, to ensure maximum performance and safety.
Step 1: Season your dab nail
After you add water to the chamber and ensure you can make the water bubble in the chamber, the first real step is to season your dab nail. Ensure you treat your nail so there is no unpleasant taste in your mouth when tasting the vapors. Seasoning a nail helps prevent leaching and a foul taste in your mouth.
To season the dab nail, place the nail in the rig and heat it with the dab torch until it turns red. At this point, apply essential oil over the dab nail’s head. Repeat this process at least 3 times before use.
Step 2: Prep your dab
The second step in using your dab rig for concentrates is to prep your dab. Take your dabber, or a wand, and pick up the herbal concentrate. Make sure that you don’t choose too much, as this concentrate is very powerful once consumed.
Step 3: Heat the dab rig nail and wait
The final step of preparing your dab nail before smoking is to heat the dab rig nail. Take the hand torch and heat the nail until it is red hot. Once it stops glowing, wait for 45 seconds and repeat the process. You will have to continue doing this until you can place the oil on the dab nail.
The final step of the dab rig process is smoking the cannabis product. We recommend using a dab rig around other seasoned users so you know how to use the rig and you feel comfortable during your first smoke session.
Conclusion
Although the apparatus can seem confusing and like a lot of moving parts, using a dab rig for concentrates is easy and beginner-friendly. In just a few easy steps you can enjoy smoking cannabis concentrate smoothly and safely.