Can You Smoke Flower With A Dab Rig?
by milkywayglass / August 22, 2024 / Information / 4 min read
Yes, you can. A dab rig works as a small water pipe for flower once you swap the banger for a bowl, and this guide shows you how to set it up and what to expect from it.
What changes
Phoenix: Forged in Fire 8.5″ Pink Cancer Dab Rig
A dab rig uses a nail or banger that you heat, while a bong uses a bowl that holds your flower, so the only real change is the part on top. Take out the banger and put in a bowl that fits the joint, and the rig is ready for flower. Our Fish Window Long Bowl is one option.
How to set it up
- Get your rig, a bowl that fits, a lighter and your flower, so everything is within reach before you start.
- Clean the rig first, because old concentrate residue will change the taste of your flower and can make the hit harsh.
- Remove the banger or nail and put the bowl in, and check that the joint sizes match, or the rig will leak around the joint.
- Grind the flower to a medium size and pack the bowl loosely, so air can pass through it when you pull.
- Add a little water so the downstem slits sit under the surface, and pour a bit at a time, because too much water can splash into your mouth in a small rig.
- Light the corner of the bowl and inhale slowly.
Pros and cons
The biggest pro is that you can switch between flower and concentrates on one piece, and the water still cools the smoke for you. The main con is size, because a dab rig is small, so you get less smoke per hit and you pack the bowl more often. These pieces are also built for heat, so handle the glass with care.
Dab rigs to try
Pieces to try: Bio-Mark Pulse 6″ Dab Rig, Phoenix: Forged in Fire 8.5″ Pink Cancer Dab Rig and Hybrid Engine 9″ Dab Rig. Browse all dab rigs and bangers.