If you’re living somewhere in the country where cannabis is legal, then you’re living through a cannabis sales boom. There’s been an uptick of adults getting into cannabis and that leaves us with one big question. What kinds of gear do you need to enjoy recreational cannabis?
Let’s start with different types of cannabis products.
Cannabis Consumption 101
Cannabis is more available than ever thanks to legalization and decriminalization. There are even companies offering cannabis delivery in some cities. Here’s the most common types of cannabis products.
Nothing but Time for Edibles
Edibles are snacks and other food products that have been infused with THC. The effects of cannabis take longer to manifest with edibles than they do with smokable cannabis. However, edibles represent a healthier alternative to smoking and an easier way to control your dosage.
Rolling Papers, Bowls, and Other Smoking Accessories
You can buy pre-rolled joints from your local cannabis shop. These save you the hassle of having to roll-your-own and can be a great choice for beginners.
Using Topicals
Topical cannabis products include balms and lotions. These are applied to areas of the body for various therapeutic effects. There is research that shows topicals can help with certain skin conditions as well as joint and muscle pain.
Cannabis Oil
Cannabis oil, or tinctures, is an oil that has been infused with THC, CBD, and terpenes. Terpenes are the flavoring compounds that give cannabis its distinct taste and smell. Cannabis oil is typically applied beneath the tongue. Cannabis oil can also be incorporated into food products to make your own edibles.
Smoking Concentrates
There are a lot of different concentrates out there. They’re all commonly referred to as dab. Each of these concentrates has different qualities. Here’s a list of a few of the most common.
- Shatter
- Live Resin
- Rosin
- Crumble
- Sauce
- Budder
- Distillate
- Hash
- And more
You’ll need a smoking device known as a dab rig to consume smokable concentrates. This is a glass pipe that is very similar to a water bong and its construction. The main difference is that instead of adding your cannabis flower to the Bowl, you add the Cannabis concentrates to an area on the dab rig known as the nail.
Concentrates offer a stronger flavor as well as a harder hitting high. They can be a little bit more challenging to smoke for the beginner cannabis enthusiast.
Vape Pens
Vaping has become one of the most popular alternatives for smoking tobacco and one of the most popular choices for cannabis. Vaping is more discreet than smoking cannabis flower. This can be an excellent choice for people who want to minimize that very noticeable weed smell.
A Few Last Things to Consider For Cannabis Gear
You should consider your budget, local rules and regulations for consuming cannabis, and the types of experiences you’re looking to enjoy when you go to buy your cannabis gear.
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