With the legalization of cannabis spreading, there has been a lot of innovation in the industry, especially regarding consumption methods. This can make it difficult to know which method is best for you. There are so many options to choose from, including smoking joints, bongs, vaping e-cigs, and eating edibles. The only question that remains is “what is the best way to get high?”. If you have this question on your mind, this blog will explore a few different marijuana consumption methods that are popular in California including their pros and cons to help you make an informed decision about which consumption method is right for you.
Joints and bongs
Joints and bongs are methods of consumption that create combustion. Joints look like hand-rolled cigarettes while bongs are water filtration devices. There is a wide selection of bongs available on the market, especially in online shops like Smoke Cartel, and you can choose according to your preference. When you burn cannabis with a flame, it creates combustion which is the smoke that gets inhaled. Joints are a standard size however bongs come in a variety of shapes and materials. Joints are smoked like a cigarette while bongs require you to fill the device with water, stack some herbs into the bowl, light the herbs while inhaling, and then exhale once you have taken a hit. These methods are great for social settings.
Dab pens
A dab pen is a vaporizer that looks like a pen. They usually have a battery attached to a wax atomizer and are very efficient. This device uses sophisticated technology that allows you to vaporize your dabs anywhere making them very convenient and portable. This device is also very discreet and easy to use which makes it ideal for beginners looking for a healthier inhalation method of consumption. This device vapes wax and to consume with it, follow these directions:
- Remove cap to access coils.
- Collect a small ball of wax.
- Load the wax into the heating chamber.
- Turn the device on (make sure it is fully charged).
- Pulse the fire button which will prime the wax.
- Hold in the fire button while simultaneously inhaling.
Dab pens are compact and portable, they produce good flavor and are easy to use. The only disadvantages are the limited battery life. The ease of use makes this device perfect for beginners, especially for those on the go.
One hitters
A one-hitter is a slender pipe with a narrow bowl that is specifically designed for single inhalation or as the name suggests, one hit of dry herbs. To use this device simply grind your dry herb until it is very fine, you then need to pack the one-hitter with the dry herbs, light it and inhale. Once you have finished the entirety of the bowl, you must blow out the ash and then remove the sticky resin from the device using a poker of some sort. These devices are discreet, portable, and convenient which makes them very popular. You also use very little cannabis with each session so you save on weed in the long run. This stylish consumption device is perfect for beginners and seasoned smokers alike.
Dry herb vaporizers
A dry herb vaporizer is a handheld and battery-powered inhalation device that is currently in the running for the most popular consumption method after joints. This device consists of a mouthpiece, chamber, and battery. To consume, you stack the chamber with crushed cannabis, turn the device on, select a heating temperature, inhale and exhale until the session is complete. The beauty of this device is that it creates vapor instead of smoke which is considered much healthier. It also comes in a variety of forms including session, portable and desktop vaporizers. This device is portable, convenient, and discreet because it produces no smell. Ideal for beginners, advanced smokers, and especially popular amongst medical marijuana consumers.
Tinctures and edibles
Tinctures and edibles are options for consumers who do not want to inhale cannabis. Tinctures are a liquid created when dry cannabis is dissolved in alcohol and it gets consumed sublingually by placing a few drops underneath your tongue. Edibles on the other hand are any food and drink products that contain cannabis and are consumed orally. Both can be found in THC or CBD form and they are a discreet and healthy way to consume, best suited for beginners.
