Vapes (THC)

MARIJUANA CONCENTRATES 101: WEED VAPES CANADA

An Introduction to Vaping Weed

Vaping weed is one of the fastest growing methods of consuming marijuana in Canada. Vaping has made its way into pop culture due to the high concentrations of THC (can reach THC levels of higher than 97%) in vaping products and the ease of use. Also, some choose to vape to boost their image. 

Effects of Vaping Weed: 

• Benefits of Vaping Weed: The biggest benefits of vaping is the convenience and stealth it provides users. Vaping typically does not produce any strong aromas so vaping can oftentimes go unnoticed, which is a bonus for those who want to remain discreet. Regarding the effects, they are typically the same as normal cannabis flower, except much more intense due to the high concentrations of THC. Common effects include relaxation and sedation. 
• Medical Uses of Vaping Weed: Medical marijuana users commonly vape weed products to assist with conditions such as stress, and anxiety. Another common use of vaping cannabis is to help ease aches, pains, muscle spasms and inflammation. Recently, studies are also coming out with its possible benefit for cellular inflammation. Similarly, at the present time, there are few scientifically approved uses, all this area is in extensive studies.
• Negative Effects of Vaping Weed: Due to the high concentration of THC in vape cartridges, they are to be taken in moderation. If taken in excess, vaping products can cause dizziness, nausea, paranoia, anxiety, and hallucinations. Dry mouth and eyes are other common issues relating to vaping weed. Also, if a patient has psychiatric illnesses or pulmonary conditions, he/she should consult his/her physician before starting the use of these products.

Different Types of Vaping Products

There is no shortage of vaping products on the market. There are large table top vaporizers, portable vaporizers and vape pens. Table top vapes and portable vapes have a chamber that holds the cannabis flower or concentrate that is to be vaped, whereas vape pens use a vape cartridge to hold oil, distillate or concentrates. Just don’t mistake THC vapes for tobacco products like those found at Smokes Canada, or nicotine vapes like those you can find at Best Vapes Canada.

Tabletop Vapes/Desktop Vapes

Tabletop vaporizers are high-temperature devices that require a flat surface to stand on and a socket to plug into. Because these vapes are plugged indirectly, they produce pure and dense vapour from weed. In this way, you do ingest more THC than through usual methods.

Because tabletop units are larger and produce purer weed than other vapes, they have many more parts. However, they all have four standard features: a heating chamber for your weed, a heating element, a dial to regular temperature and a mouthpiece.

Users can choose to inhale the vapour through two methods. You can inhale from a whip (that is, the silicone tube), or you can use a heat-resistant balloon that’s filled with vapour.

Desktop vapes are great for people who like to get high at home or in familiar environments. They work great for most strains and can vaporize what other types of vapes can’t. However, it allows you to gain precise control over the temperature. It also gives you the freedom to reuse weed.

But, these vapes can only be used when placed on top of a flat surface. They’re too bulky to move around and are best kept at home or on a table for leisurely use. Because of the pure blend and high vaporization, they’re relatively expensive.

Portable Vapes

These vaporizers are the small handheld ones you see pretty often these days. They work in mostly the same way as tabletop vapes but are much smaller. They’re small enough to fit into a decent-sized pocket.

These pocket-sized vapes are called vape pens. Portable vaporizers use a simplified system consisting of a heating element, a chamber for the plant or concentrate, a mouthpiece and a battery. The temperature is controlled through a small dial or a button.

Because some parts have been omitted for the sake of portability, you shouldn’t expect the same level of heating precision or vapour purity. However, this can also serve a purpose as the less potent vapour is less visible, and the scent isn’t as noticeable. This makes it even more ideal for discreet puffing.

While these two are the broadest categorizations of vaporizers available, you can also distinguish vapes by the product they’re designed to accommodate.

•  Dry herb vaporizers are meant for flower and typically produce a much cooler and gentler vapour than smoke.
•  Wax vapes are the modern replacement for dab rigs. Before the invention of wax vape pens, there weren’t too many ways to ingest THC through wax. Now, you can load up your chamber and take a huge hit of concentrated THC. The vapour made from wax is powerful, and it doesn’t take a lot of time to vaporize.

Since most wax pens use a chamber with a coil, they can also vaporize other forms of weed. That’s why they’re also called dab pens or shatter pens.

•  There are also oil or e-liquid vapes. They also don’t take long to vaporize; in fact, many simpler models have no way to control the temperature. A more expensive oil vape pen will allow you to control the heat by using voltage settings.

Oil vapes usually come with some sealed oil in cartridges. All you have to do is connect the cartridge and the pen and turn it on.

Is Vaping Weed Better Than Smoking It?

While cannabis has been officially listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the Drug Enforcement Agency, there isn’t any actual evidence to show that marijuana has a lasting negative effect on the brain.

 One study conducted on twins showed that the IQ decline displayed in previous studies in cannabis consumers is unlikely to be an effect of taking marijuana. But this doesn’t mean that there’s no danger to cannabis at all. It’s just that the problem lies with how you consume it.

 According to the World Health Organization, 147 million people, about 2.5% of the world’s population, consume cannabis. And among that group, many people enjoy the good old-fashioned method of rolling a joint or blunt and lighting up. Unfortunately, it’s the byproduct of that method, smoke, that causes so much trouble.

 Cannabis smoke, like cigarette smoke, contains toxins that are well known as carcinogens. They cause danger for humans inhaling. Although cannabis smoke is not as damaging as tobacco smoke, it still presents a threat that can be eliminated by simply consuming cannabis through a different method.

Vaping weed allows you to “smoke” weed but without most of the toxins and carcinogens that are dispersed during combustion. Vapes usually use either conduction or convection (using a fan to push hot air through the herbs to create vapour. There’s no fire necessary, and the herbs are heated without being burnt, which means toxins mostly stay in, and THC comes out.

 This process is much easier on your respiratory system than smoking. However, this only happens when your temperature control allows your weed to vape, not burn.

The Importance of Temperature to Vaping

Optimally, the vapour produced by vapes is pure. It’s not smoke and so does not make the same toxins that cannabis smoke does. This sort of vapour that can get you high without turning into smoke requires users to control the temperature.

The temperature range for both portable and tabletop vapes is between 325°F and 430°F. Different temperatures produce different vapours. Lower to medium temperatures create thinner, more transient vapours with more noticeable flavours and higher temperatures produce thicker and hotter clouds.

While the above range is the optimal temperature for vaping weed, it is not the highest or lowest temperature your vape can go. But, it’s your job to keep your vape at the optimal temperature. Too hot, and your weed burns and releases toxins. Too little heat and you don’t get any vapour at all.

This is why you need to buy a vape that comes complete with preset temperature settings or user-controlled settings to help you keep the heat high enough to produce vapour but not high enough to burn.

It is important to note, in some cases when you are cut between two decisions, you should reach out to a medical practitioner for professional advice. This way, you’re certain of administering your THC distillates the healthiest way possible.

Best Ways to Vape Weed

The most convenient way to vape weed is by using a vape pen and THC distillate vape cartridge. It is one of the most discreet methods of inhaling cannabis products and the potency is unmatched. Also, as the vape cartridges are often times disposable, there is little to no clean up required.

Alternatives to Vaping Weed

If weed vape products are too strong or lack enough flavor, then there are plenty of alternatives. Traditional cannabis flower is perfect for less potent sessions. Cannabis concentrates such as shatter, budder, oil, hash, and live resin are great substitutes for vaping as they are very potent in their own right, and they retain many of the actual terpenes from the original buds. If smoking is not an option, then cannabis edibles are a must.

Best Place to Buy Weed Vape Products in Canada? 

The best place to buy weed online in Canada is at WeedSmart.  We offer the finest selection of vape products and ensure our products are tested and ensure quality standards are met. If it is something else other than vape products you are looking for, we got you covered. Don’t just take our word for it and check out waht others are saying on independent platforms like Shadedco.com. Feel free to look through our site, and don’t forget to take advantage of our promotions and great deals on all your favorite cannabis products. Shop smart, shop Weed Smart!

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