With many cannabis products becoming legal across the world there a number of people that are interested in trying them out. Perhaps one of the safest ways that you can enjoy cannabis is with the help of a vaporizer. Vaping remains one of the safest ways to consume cannabis-based products but it's important to know more about how long the high lasts and what you can expect when you are enjoying a vaping experience with weed.
Vaping with weed is still a relatively new idea and most people are quite used to using cannabis-based products in types of bongs and wrapped up in rolling papers. There's a much larger availability for these types of products but there is also an even larger degree of choice with the use of vaporizers for cannabis concentrate as well as for dry herb vaping.
Portable vaporizers are often referred to as vape pens. They are one of the newest trends in the consumption of cannabis and cannabis-based products. What makes them one of the least harmful ways to consume cannabis is because there is no combustion that takes place inside the device. Inhaling a vapor is not like smoking and it's less harmful to the lungs than using any type of pipe device or rolling papers. If you plan on experimenting with cannabis-based products or weed it a good idea to try it with vaping for some of the most controlled results.
How does a Vaporizer Work?
A vaporizer works by heating up the plant material that you put inside the device into a vapor. The vapor contains all of the active ingredients in the cannabis plant including THC. All of these active ingredients then rise through the device in through the mouthpiece of the vaporizer and then into the lungs of the user.
The active ingredients in the vapor can then be absorbed through the lungs in a much faster format then use topically or through edibles. As the active ingredients will not have to pass through the liver this can be one of the quickest ways that you can absorb ingredients like THC or CBD from cannabis products.
Most vaporizers work by heating the air around and below the dry herbs. The hot areas able to basically penetrate through the dry herb or wax in order to release the CBD and THC into the air or vapor. Other types of devices will also speed up the dry herb against a heated surface. Usually these heated metal surfaces are metal plates or some type of ceramic plate. When the wax or dry material impacts the extremely hot surface it releases the cannabinoids into the vapor for simple inhalation.
What you will need to Vape with Weed?
If you are going to get started with vaporizing cannabis products you may need a few accessories in order to properly prepare the dry material for your vaporizer. The best accessories that you should consider if you are trying a vaporizer include:
Dry herbs: You will need a good quality of cannabis product or dry herb. It's highly recommended that you pick up your dry herbs through a dispensary or a verified source. This ensures that you will get a good quality strain and results that are measurable. With sources that aren't regulated you will never know the percentage of cannabis products that you are consuming or what each strain is designed to do. If dry herbs are too dry or too sticky they also will not produce consistent results especially in a vaporizer.
Your vaporizer: You can find dry herb vaporizers and desktop format as well as in a portable or pen like format. If you plan on using your vaporizer mostly for cannabis products and dry herb it's very important you check with the manufacturer to make sure that your product is compatible with dry herb use.
A grinder: An herb grinder will be an essential piece of equipment for any type of conduction vaporizer as well as for a convection style vape. It's the perfect way to break up some of the dry herb materials so that you can release more of the beneficial additives that can be found in cannabis products. Breaking up the dry herb will make sure that more of the components can be released and that the heating point is lower so that you can enjoy the experience much faster. Attempting to heat up a very large piece of dry herb could lead to extra power consumption on your device and a poor experience.
Brushes/Stir tools: Picking up some devices for cleaning out the chamber can help to make sure that you don't end up with Bert material inside your vaporizer. Many vaporizer manufacturers have begun to pack brushes, dab tools and swabs to make sure that the device can be properly cleaned out between uses. For an in-depth cleaning you may even want to consider using a swab and alcohol to completely clean out the rest of the material inside your device.
How do you Vape with Weed?
One of the easiest ways to get a good quality experience with vaporizers means using a desktop or stationary vaporizer. These were one of the first types of vaporizers available on the market and they aren't exactly portable. While you might think of a vaporizer is being something that's pen sized, a desktop style vape is designed for use with a power outlet and they plug into the wall. These are devices that are often set up on a flat surface or a coffee table and they usually have a mouthpiece that’s a small hose. Some desktop style vaporizers also have bags that inflate like a plastic balloon for the inhalation of vapor.
To start vaping weed with a desktop vaporizer you will just need to place the weed into the chamber or on the heated surface and then activate the device. You can set in the mouthpiece or set in the plastic bag which will inflate when the vapor reaches a desired temperature. Desktop vaporizers can often heat up much faster than handheld vaporizers because of the power that they have available. It is still wise to let the device eat up appropriately for a minute or two before you start inhaling vapor. Making sure that the device is properly seated will ensure that you're getting a good quality of flavor and that you will truly be getting all of the active ingredient in the weed from the vapor.
How to Vape Weed with a Vape Pen?
A vape pen is a much simpler process to use and it's a concept that works just like an electronic cigarette only with dry materials. The pen style vape needs to first have the battery charged and then you can fill it up with the material. The material can be placed on the heated element or into the chamber where it is meant to be stored according to the manufacturer.
It's always best to read the instructions on the setup and activation of the devices every device will activate slightly differently. Vape pens for dry herbs are often used with cannabis but there are also some vape pens that can be designed for cannabis concentrate and wax. Getting a device that is compatible with both can give you some extra versatility.
In most cases, when you are activating a vape pen for use with weed, you will need to start by loading up the material that you would like to use in the vape. From there, you can turn the device on according to the manufacturer specifications and let it heat up appropriately to the temperature setting for the best flavors.
When you feel confident that the device is properly heated, you should take a test draw from the device which involves a short 3 to 5 second breath on your vape. This will make sure that you aren't getting a huge mouthful of combusted material if the device is burning too hot. If you notice that the flavor of the vape is lightly burnt, it may be wise to turn it down slightly so that you can get the best large hit from the material before all of the active ingredients are completely gone.
Properly Packing your Vaporizer
There are some common mistakes that often take place when people start the process of packing their vaporizer. Before packing any vaporizer with dry herbs it's very important that you wait for the device to cool down. If you device is still too high as you are packing new material into it you could potentially burn your fingers or lose some of the potency of the cannabis product that you're loading into the device. Taking some extra time and making sure that you are only loading the device when it's properly cooled will help to improve the experience of the flavors that you receive from a dry herb vaporizer.
The Difference Between Smoking and Vaping with Materials
One of the greatest advantages to using a vaporizer to vape weed is that you will get access to a much better level of conservation for the weed that you have in your vape. The material that you load into the chamber can often contain a large amount of THC or CBD that you can continue to harvest using vapor.
You can often get 2 to 3 very large draws from the device with active ingredients from the same material. The material that would be in a pipe or bong that could completely burn up will be available to use several times using a vaporizer.
This is because the materials that you place into the chamber will not completely combust or be destroyed. Much of the active ingredients will remain until the material inside starts to actually combust. At the point where your material is beginning to combust this is when many of the active ingredients are spent but this is often after you've enjoyed the same material for 3 to 4 long puffs.
Can you Make your own Vape Juice with Cannabis?
If you have a vaporizer that is incompatible with dry herbs or wax you might be very tempted to try and make your own vape juice that contains CBD or THC. Making your own vape juice and experimenting with active ingredients from cannabis is actually not that difficult.
If you have access to some cannabis extracts like hash, BHO or even a THC tincure you could potentially make your own vape juice. With a small amount of the extract placed in the chamber and an e-liquid of your choice in the device itself you will be able to have the vaporizer produce a vapor that can produce the same effect that you would get from your favorite cannabis strain. Although this takes a little bit more effort than just popping in a cartridge or refilling your favorite e-juice, you can enjoy the effects even if you have a vaporizer that is only compatible with e-juice.
What is it like to Feel High?
If you don't have that much experience with cannabis and you're interested to try it safely with a vaporizer you may be interested to know what you can expect for your first time. Depending on the strain of marijuana that you are consuming there are a few different types of experiences that you may have.
Most strains of weed will actually work it giving you somewhat of a head rush, you'll feel slightly lightheaded and you can often feel an added pressure along your eyes that's extremely relaxing. Many people start to feel a bit dizzy if they tried to march their first time. A telltale sign that you have reached your limit is when you start to feel as though you are sinking into the room around you.
The overall experience with marijuana is calming and quite relaxing. Many people experience clarifying effects and they often feel as though they are extremely comfortable. It's also quite easy to zone out and grow slightly forgetful as a minor side effect.
If you are using marijuana for the first time it could be wise to choose a fairly low percentage of THC so that you can control your dosage. Strains which are high in components like myrcene can also make activity very difficult as this produces an extremely relaxing high.
When vaping for the first time using marijuana it's a good idea to consider some smaller doses so that you can understand what your tolerance is like. Start with a few short draws from the device and then wait 20 to 30 min before you enjoy more. If you feel yourself nearly locked in place or experiencing a deep feeling of sinking, it's wise to consider slowing down your consumption.
Cannabis products or beehive that you experience doesn't come with many overarching side effects like other drugs or alcohol. It is well advised that you do not operate a motor vehicle if you plan on consuming marijuana however. It will impair your judgment and reaction times.
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How long do the Effects of Marijuana last?
There are many factors that play into how long the effects of marijuana will actually last the duration of your high may be different depending on your tolerance as well as the type of marijuana that you are putting into a vaporizer.
For first-time users of cannabis it's likely that you can experience your high for round one to four hours depending on the strength of the strain that you are consuming. When using edibles your high may continue for up to 12 hours as though she was extremely potent edibles. For most individuals, the cannabis materials breakdown between 6 to 8 hours with edibles and this is why cannabis edibles are not recommended for first-time users.
Proper Cleaning of your Vaporizer between Sessions
To maximize the results and the flavors that you get out of your vaporizer it's important to regularly clean your device. If you're trying to use your device will pressure the package it's also wise to do a quick cleaning before you use it the first time. Many devices can still have residual materials from the factory in the dry herb chamber.
Start by heating up the device and run it for 3 to 4 cycles with an empty chamber. This is called a burn off cleaning.
Run a pipe cleaner through the mouthpiece for the area that the vapor is going to be traveling to get to your mouth, this can remove any of the bacteria from your breath.
It also recommended that you regularly remove and soak the mouthpiece and alcohol so that you can kill off any remaining bacteria between sessions.
If you have a carrying container it's wise that it gets replaced every few months to avoid it the coming discolored or discoloring the outside of your vaporizer.
Conclusion
If you plan on trying cannabis products one of the best ways that you can enjoy the experiences with the help of a dry herb vape pen. Dry herb vaporizers are one of the best ways that you can experience marijuana products with out the risks to your health that come from igniting the cannabis or dry herbs. The process of starting with a vaporizer can be intimidating at first but by following manufacturer instructions you can enjoy the best quality of experience with your vape and cannabis.
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