How to Dab Diamonds: HHC, Delta 10 and Delta 8 Concentrates

So why dab concentrates when you can smoke flower, vape cannabis oils, or eat edibles? Many people actually prefer dabbing so let’s go over some reasons why.

• Purity - Cannabis concentrates are said to be purer than other forms of cannabis. It’s free of plant matter, which means that it is more likely to be free of the harmful carcinogens that are a byproduct of smoking the plant fibers. It's always recommended to check the lab results to confirm any concentrate's purity. 

• Smokeless & Less Odor - Depending on factors like ventilation, dabbing also usually produces less noticeable odor than smoking cannabis. This may be perfect for you if you want to consume cannabis in a more discrete manner.

• Fast & Effective - Due to its high concentration of THC and other cannabinoids, the effects are felt quickly after inhalation. Specific timeframes may vary based on individual factors. Not only would you get high faster, but the relieving effects from anxiety, pain, and inflammation could also come on quicker. 

• Dab Rig: a water pipe made specifically for dabbing. It cools dab vapor before it hits your lungs. It looks similar to a bong except instead of a bowl, it will have a fitting for a nail. 

• Dab Nail or banger: It’s an attachment that fits into a dab rig, where dabs/concentrates are heated by a torch, then vaporized for inhalation. Nails are usually made of quartz, borosilicate, ceramic, or titanium since they need to withstand high temperatures.

• Carb cap: a glass, ceramic, quartz, or titanium cap that is placed on top of the nail to retain the heat of the glass. A carb cap helps trap the residual heat of the burning concentrate, maintaining that optimum temperature so the heat has a chance to vaporize all the concentrate on the nail. It’s also used to control the airflow, allowing for smoother hits. 

• Dabber: A long, slender tool used for removing a dab from a concentrate container and placing it inside the nail for heating. Using a dabber prevents a sticky mess and helps avoid putting your hands near a hot (and we mean HOT) nail. 

• Torch: A butane hand torch is recommended for heating the nail sufficiently and dabbing at the right temperatures. Propane torches burn a hotter flame that can damage the nail.

• High quality concentrates of your choice, be it cannabis, delta 8 dabs, delta 10 dabs, etc.

Before we get into the nitty gritty, first we have to emphasize that everyone should exercise caution when dabbing. Even the most experienced tokers are often surprised by how potent concentrates can be. 

You may be familiar with the old adage “you must crawl before you walk”. This holds very true for dabs. Starting low and slow is the best approach. Remember you can always get higher but once you are too far gone, there’s no undo button. The only thing bringing you back to earth is time and maybe a nice nap.

We recommend low temperature dabs to enjoy the full flavor of concentrates.

  

Now let’s get into the step by step of how to dab. In case you haven’t used a bong before, the set up for using a dab rig begins similarly. Add water to your dab rig’s chamber. Test the waterline by inhaling without the nail attached. If water backsplashes into your mouth, there's too much water in the rig and you’ll need to pour some out. 

 

 

1. Use a dabber to collect a small amount of concentrate on the end and set it aside until the nail is heated to the appropriate temperature. A quarter of a pea or half the size of a grain of rice is more than enough. ESPECIALLY if you’re a beginner. It may look like a small amount but remember that concentrates are much more potent than flower.

   

2. Using your torch, heat up the bottom of the nail for about 10 to 30 seconds. Alternatively, some people wait until it is glowing red. Move the flame around in small slow circles to distribute the heat evenly. *Safety tip: shut off the torch before proceeding.

   

3. Once the nail is hot, wait for it to cool to the desired temperature. It’s recommended to wait 10 seconds for titanium nails and 45 to 60 seconds for quartz nails. Patience is key here, you don't want to torch the terpenes and kill the flavor. 

WAIT...

 

4. Remember the dab (concentrate) you set aside earlier? Use your dab tool to carefully drop it into the nail, then slowly inhale it through the mouthpiece. Rotate the dabber tip on the hot banger/nail to avoid wasting any wax stuck on it. DO NOT TOUCH THE NAIL as it will still be very hot.

   

5. Cover the dab with a carb cap and finish inhaling. When you inhale, don’t hold it in. Blow out the smoke right away. Sadly, holding it in will not give you a stronger hit, it will only make you cough.

       

6. Exhale the vapor, sit back and enjoy.‍