Benefits of Dab Rig and How to Use One

• Posted on 27 September 2021
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Interested in trying a dab rig for the first time? Or unsure how to use a dabber? Learn more from Purple Haze about how to use a dab rig and the benefits of one.

Cannabis can be enjoyed in a multitude of methods nowadays. People are searching for stronger and more immersive ways to experience concentrates and flower. Dabbing is an immensely popular and fun way to enjoy cannabis concentrate for a full-flavored and THC-blasted experience. You possibly have all the questions in the world about dabbing, dab rigs, and what you need. Purple Haze is here to answer all your questions about dabs, what dab rig is right for you, and our recommendations for the best dabbing experience.

What Are Dabs?

Dabbing is the process of taking cannabis concentrate and heating it to create a vapor that you inhale and enjoy. Dabs come in the form of wax, shatter, or other bright yellow honey-like consistency. You will use a dabber to place the concentrate into the nail of the rig. Wax is usually sold in half-grams or grams. Every dispensary sells concentrates that come in different varieties with different THC profiles, so ask a budtender for help or any recommendations.

What Are the Different Parts of a Dab Rig?

If this is your first time dabbing and you want to purchase a rig to become a seasoned, vapory veteran, you’ve come to the right place. Purple Haze has Colorado’s best supplies, dab rigs, and pipes available, as well as accessories and storage.

Dab rigs, as they are called, are similar to water pipes but are specifically designed for dabbing. They are made of glass normally and come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. It all depends on your preference. We have dab rigs for all budgets, including our special artisan Heady Glass, made by some of the world’s best artists.

Dab rigs have an attached well and mouthpiece. You need a nail, a torch, and cotton swabs, along with your favorite concentrates.

• • Nail - The nail is the well on the dab rig you heat in order to make the concentrate easy to melt and vaporize. This is the most important piece of the rig, seeing as it is the reason why it is a rig instead of a typical water pipe. It is heated intensely hot with a torch. Do not touch the nail when you heat it.
    
    
  • Dabber - Also known as a dab tool, the dabber is used to pick up the wax to place in the nail. You can use any utensil, but dab tools are the most popular.
    
    
  • Torch - A torch blows fire with butane in order to get the nail hot enough to melt the concentrate and allow you to inhale. Torches are easy to buy and don’t take too long to use. Use your torch to heat the nail until it is glowing red. Then, drop the wax in with the dab tool.
    
    
  • Carb caps - These tiny lids are used to cover the nail and enhance airflow. They aren’t necessary, but they are helpful.
    
    
  • Cotton swabs - You should always clean your dab rig after use with cleaning alcohol and Q-tips. You don’t want a crusty rig.
    
    
  • Storage cases - Many shops offer cases to put your dab rig and other equipment in. Rigs are fragile, and you don’t want to break them and ruin the party.

Choosing the Right Dab Rig

Always choose one that suits your color scheme, budget, and portability. Dabbing isn’t a quick and travel-friendly way to have cannabis, but it is immersive and a potently fun experience. Our Heady Glass is the highest quality and aesthetically pleasing rig line on the market. Those are always available at our store. Otherwise, find a smaller rig, so the vapor travels to your mouth the fastest. Make sure it has not too many percolators, so it doesn’t distill the wax too much.

Dab rigs should also hold water to allow for cooling better, and nails made of ceramic, quartz, or titanium are prime material to withstand the constant heating and cooling. No matter what you choose, it is always the right choice at Purple Haze.

How to Dab Like A Pro

Dabbing is much easier than you think it is. Now that you know the different pieces involved, we will teach you the process.

First, have your dab rig and concentrate ready. Use your butane torch and heat the nail until it sports an even red glow. Once it heats up, don’t touch the nail. Instead, use your dab tool to drop the wax into the nail. Make sure to have your mouth over the mouthpiece while the concentrate is in the nail. The concentrate will heat and melt until it is a vapor. Take the puff and enjoy.

What Are the Benefits of Dabbing?

There are some fantastic benefits to dabbing.

• • The immersion: You get to set up the equipment, show off your rig to your friends, and enjoy the process of heating and inhaling.
    
    
  • The power: Even a tiny bit of wax has a big hit because of the THC content in concentrates. You don’t need a lot, and the head daze lasts a while.
    
    
  • The flavor: Dab vapor tastes good too. There are waxes with terpene infusions, so you get the wonderful flowery palette. The vapor is smooth and aromatic.
    
    
  • Easier on the lungs: Many manufacturers process the concentrates to be smoother and have fewer carcinogens, making it “safer” than smoking a pipe. Consumers report being more relaxed and less stressed.
    
    
  • Dabbing is more of an experience: There are extra steps and equipment with dab rigs. Colorful glass, mesmerizing shapes, heating the nail, melting the wax, and inhaling is a community-based and wonderful way to pass the time. Your dab rig is a conversation starter, not to mention a party starter. Many dab rigs are available, including artistic ones like Heady Glass, making every puff more aesthetic and wild.

Dab Rigs at Purple Haze in Colorado

We hope you learned a lot and are ready to buy your first dab rig with us. Dabbing is popular and loads of fun. Whatever glass or dab needs you have, Purple Haze carries and is eager to help you get started. Stop in or shop online with Purple Haze, and may your daze be filled with haze.

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