New To Vaporizing? Start Here

 
Yeah lol. I guess thats why I haven't really done much as far as setting up a blog and a domain and getting things lined up for that. One thing that I like when I write stuff up here on GC is that its all about the vapes I've bought and I try to be as unbiased and real as possible; even taking into consideration things like "New Vape Syndrome and VAS". Basically I'm just giving my feedback on here as far as what I liked and didn't like about a specific vape, but obviously knowing I wanted the vape because I shelled out the cash for it.
 
I almost come off as doing the same thing as Vape Critic, but I really don't rate the vapes. I just review them but I don't give a score or anything like that; there's really no need for scores. Basically what I'm doing is just feeding you guys what I've picked up on and what I've learn as I use a new vape I've bought. So, its really more of a consumers point of view and a "if you bought this watch out for this and that etc etc..."
 
It's really all about giving someone who comes to GC looking in the vape forums, the tools to make an informed decision. While I'd love to get paid doing that sort of thing, I do know that if that happened, it would become work lol. Right now, its a fun thing and a hobby and at the end of the day I'm happy with the things I write and happy that they help people who lurk around on here looking for info.
 
Its more or less my way of giving back to the GC community of vaporists who have guided me down this vaporizing journey. But I'll tell you this... and I said it in the newbie guide I posted. If I had researched and had posts like this to leaf through, instead of knee jerking and saying to myself "ok that costs $250, its GOTTA be good and HAS to do what I want it to do", I would've been a bit wiser in my purchases. I'll still never forget coming on here after I had bought my Pax a day after I bought my MFLB. I had thought my Pax was stinky and burned through my herb. @[member="lwien"] and a few others pointed out how it wasn't very efficient or stealthy other than its form factor. Switched back to the MFLB and I thought "Ok, what else do these guys have up their sleeves because they just cut my herb bill by 25%".....
 
Besides, doing posts here on GC is a lot more fun than doing them on a personal website/blog. And given how I've personally grown closer to this community, I don't think I could ever stop writing stuff and posting it up here...  I would hang out on FC more, but they block anything with the word "Fuck" at my office. So, I can't read the forums because of the word "Fuck", but, I can go on Tumblr and look at people posting naked pics... Go figure...
 

 
And I just want to add too that I can't and won't take full credit for the newbie guide. Its something that a lot of people on here have wanted to have posted, at least to address vape pens. So really, everyone on here that I've talked to or gained knowledge from had a hand in its creation. All I merely did was compile it all into a guide. 

 

 
I can't say I've ever heard of anyone OD'ing on THC. Then again it depends on your system. I knew a girl when I was in my 20's that was allergic to THC or pot smoke in general. She would break out into hives if she took a hit... it was really weird. But needless to say she never smoked when she learned this. 
 
Never heard of an OD on THC, so you'll be OK. If anything, given what you've told us, you'll just get high.

 

Added a small section on grinders.
Added section for delivery methods.

 

 
For me it was the opposite. I noticed my high's were cleaner and lasted a bit longer than when I toked out of my bong. I switched to vaping in late March and haven't looked back since. 2-3 stems off my Hammer or 2-3 capsules from my Firewood will keep me straight all evening long until bedtime. Each packing is between .1g - .2g; waaaay more efficient than combusting out of the bong. Also, I use my Hammer vape with the Glass on Glass connector and vaporbong with it.
 
You should let your body adjust to the vaporizing and let all the toxins from combustion flow out of your system. Then again, everyone has their preference. For me, its all vaporizing all the time. I just can't get past how long herb lasts when vaporizing. A good .2g in my glass on glass connector gets me 8-10 vaporbong hits as opposed to .5g getting me 4-6 bong hits combusting. 
 
Also if you're using it medically, I'd cut the combustion out all together, but thats me.

 

 
Welcome to vaporizing... It really brings out the best of your herb in my opinion; and a pinch is all it usually takes depending on the vape. For me, vaporizing has changed the way I regard/handle/store my herb. I don't use it medically, and completely recreationally. I used to just combust and smoke the heck out of it dropping tons on 1/8th's every few days. Since I started vaping, I feel like I'm respecting the plant a bit more by taking the time to get all the active ingredients out of it. And since I don't want to screw up the flavor or consistency of it, mason jars for storage. On top of all of that, I don't have ashes and ash trays to clean up anymore. I use the ABV (already been vaped) herb for edibles and really extend the life out of what I used to get high. Vaporizing turns herb into the gift that keeps on giving, literally...
 
I wish I was like all you MMJ users and getting it from dispensaries where I would know the strain and the THC and CBD percentages, but not the case where I live. Anyway, sounds like you're having a good time so enjoy!! Just wait till you get some THC rich stuff in that vape...