When I first began shopping at the local cannabis dispensary, I strictly purchased smokable flower.
Now and then, I chose a pre-roll for the sake of convenience.
I was unwilling to try any other consumption methods. I like the quick onset of effects, the flavor and type of high produced from smoking. I enjoy browsing the many available strains and determining the percentage of THC and CBD. However, there are some drawbacks to the old-school smoking method. The carcinogens can be hard on the lungs. The process is rather time-consuming, messy and requires skill. I am not all that talented at rolling a joint. I often pack the weed too tightly or too loose and end up with a joint that either refuses to stay lit or burns too fast. Smoking necessitates gear, such as a grinder, rolling papers, ashtray and lighter. It is not discreet, creating odors, ash and smoke. Because of this, I let a budtender at the dispensary talk me into trying a vape. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Heating cannabis oil just to the point of vaporization avoids combustion, eliminating concerns over carcinogens and also preserving the desirable cannabinoids and terpenes. The flavor of vapes is incredible. They are so extremely popular that there are a nearly endless selection of strains to choose from. The actual device and process is incredibly easy and unobtrusive. All I need to do is press a button and inhale. The better vapes offer the ability to customize dosage. I can purchase disposable or refillable vapes in indicas, hybrids, sativas or full-spectrum CBD options.