What Are Dab Rigs

Posted by Ryan Schrader on November 14th, 2019

Dab rigs are a relatively new technology in cannabis consumption, and it seems to be winning people over. Dabbing weed is quickly evolving, and it is already associated with many new cool gadgets showing up in the market every day to enrich your experience: E-nails, dab torches, rosin, and high-quality dab nails are just some of the terms that can cause a headache to dabbing beginners. So, how should you decide on what's the best dab rig for you?

Making a choice depends mainly on your daily needs. Are you planning to use your dab rig at home to relax after a long day at work? Or do you want a portable device for dabbing on the go? Budget is also a key feature since you don't want to be spending too much on your first dab rig. Before we dive into the best dab rig reviews, it's worth it to make a brief introduction to the anatomy of a dab rig. Let's get started!

The Anatomy Of A Dab Rig

A dab rig device consists of three main parts:

• A glass body piece (which is similar to a bong)

• A dab nail (in which you heat the shatter)

• A torch lighter

Dabbing is more related to vaping than smoking, at least when it's done correctly. Therefore, there is a whole different set of criteria when choosing a suitable device. For example, a large dabbing device is not practical, because a lot of potent vapor will be lost as condensation while traveling through the tube. Dabbers call this "reclaim oil," and while it is still potent, it is quite unpleasant to consume. But the key to a great dab rig is not the size; it's the nail!

Choosing a good dab nail

If there is one component you should pay attention to when buying your first dab rig, this should be the dab nail. Essentially, it is to your device what a bowl is to a bong. However, it plays a considerably more important role. It needs to be able to diffuse and maintain enough heat to "cook" your concentrate just above the point of vaporization, but not burn it. Dab nails are made of four primary materials:

• Glass

• Ceramic

• Titanium

• Quartz

The most significant difference these four have are their ability to retain heat. Glass is the worst since it will break sooner and dissipates heat faster. Ceramic is a close runner-up, leaving quartz and titanium as the main choices for serious dabbers. You won't notice any significant difference in taste with either, so at the end, it is up to you. Even though a good dab nail will help you heat your concentrate at the appropriate levels, if you overdo it you can still combust some of it.

Although it'll be not even half as bad as smoking, dabbing is all about cleanly experiencing a better taste. Some rumors are going about the internet, claiming that titanium dab nails can generate certain harmful chemicals when overheated (titanium oxide). These fears are unfounded: to do this, you would need to burn it at about 2,000ºF. Even if you could do this, you would have much more severe problems in your hands (like a flaming dab rig for example).

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