Over the last decade, medical and recreational marijuana use has grown exponentially. The average consumer has countless weed products available both in person and on the internet. Whether it is edibles or precision filled syringes of CBD oil for ill patients, it seems there’s always a new way to consume marijuana.

One of the most popular new methods is vaping. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about vaping so you can discover for yourself if this trend is your new favorite way to experience marijuana.

What Is Vaping?

Is vaping better than smoking? Vaping is heating cannabis or any of its related chemicals into a fine vapor that you inhale. This method is thought to be healthier because you don’t inhale any burnt plant matter.

Regular marijuana when smoked can produce carcinogenic compounds in the smoke itself. Vaping helps to eliminate those compounds because it is heated rather than combusted. The result is a smoother hit that is less irritating to the lungs and throat. Vaping cannabis extracts has become quite popular.

What Device Should You Use?

Many smokers have the impression that there is just one way to vaporize cannabis, but there actually are three main methods for vaping:

  • Tabletop devices
  • Dry herb/plant matter vaporizers
  • Concentrate/oil vaporizers

Here, we’ll go over the different devices for beginners. If you’re eager to learn specifically about different vape cartridges, check out our online shop at The Green Ace.

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Table Top Vaporizers

This type of vaporizer isn’t meant to be portable, and you will probably never take it out of your house. Like many small appliances that you plug in, table tops are more expensive than most battery-powered devices.

While investing in a tabletop device will set you back a few hundred dollars, they give inhalers more precision and control temperature better. To use the machine, simply put the marijuana in the designated holder and then set the temperature as desired.

With vape temps, it helps to know that the higher the temperature, the higher the effects:

  • 310°-330°F—relaxed high, mild euphoria
  • 330°-370°F—moderate euphoria, mood elevation, sensory enhancement
  • 370°-430°F—intense high and euphoria, heavy and sleepy effects

Dry Herb/Flower

Vaporizers for dry herbs usually are portable devices that are handheld and easy to use.  Basically, with a dry herb vaporizer, you simply put a small nugget of herb in the device. The device will heat the bud up just enough to release the vapor without it burning. 

These devices are convenient, but there is a drawback. Except for the most expensive models, there rarely is a way to control the temperature. That being said, if you want an experience that provides the same taste and effects that smoking provides, then a hand-held dry herb vaporizer is the way to go.

Concentrate/Oil Vaporizers

This type of vaporizer is probably the most popular type available right now. Also known as pen vaporizers, they are discrete and perfect for use on the go, which are great for vaping a variety of concentrates. All you do is pick up a vape cartridge filled with THC-concentrated oil and pop it into the pen. They are powered by a battery that you can charge with a USB port, and they can pack a punch. 

Many users find these types of vaporizers to be more similar to dabbing than smoking actual herb. Because of the lower price and ease of use, these vaporizers have become the most popular style for new users, and those who vape shatter.

What Is the Best Vaporizer to Use?

Now that you know about the different types of vaporizers, you will need to figure out the right one for you to use. That all depends on whether you prefer to use herbs or concentrates, and the type of experience you desire. 

If you just want to consume your favorite strain of pot rather than investing in the fancy new oils and concentrates, then a tabletop or dry herb vaporizer would be the best choice. However, if you want to discover all the different strains available and the different ways it can be concentrated for consumption, then you will want to go with a vape oil pen.

Vaping marijuana is becoming one of the most popular ways to get high. If you want to begin experimenting with vaping but are still unsure how to start, visit your local dispensary and speak with a budtender. Try out the different forms to see which one you like best.