Dab rigs are used to “smoke” a variety of substances. These include natural oils and concentrates. The brackets around the word “smoke” indicate that the user is not smoking the product. Instead, the vapor is used for the actual consumption of the product (known as “dabbing”).

There is no combustion when dabbing, so no smoke is inhaled. Dab rigs also called “dab bongs,” are glass devices that look like bongs. However, they are usually smaller than bongs. Dab rig comes in different varieties.

History of Dab Rigs

It is not easy to determine the origin and evolution of the “spike bar”. However, many sources point to a Canadian entrepreneur. He was looking for a better and purer vaping experience. After some experiments, he developed a prototype glass bowl and the spike device we know today. Although it is not known if he invented the device, he likely did.

Users had an alternative to the glass pipe. And it was even more effective. In California and Washington, as well as in British Columbia and Canada, the popularity of dab rigs grew rapidly. Early dab rigs had only simple functions and were even primitive. However, manufacturers soon incorporated style, art, and craftsmanship into their products. Today, there are dab kits that resemble animals, flowers, or other figures.

Things to Look For in Dab Rigs

The most important component of the device is the dab. It is responsible for vaporizing the product. You can make your dab rig out of many different materials. The material used can affect the dabbing experience, the quality of the device, and the speed at which the nail heats up. The total cost of the device is also affected by the material, as you may already know.

Advantages of Dab Rigs

While bongs are used to smoke dry herbs, dab rigs allow you to smoke dabs (concentrated oils or waxes sometimes made from herbs). You can choose to smoke your herbs in a bong or a dab pipe: which is more enjoyable? Users who have tried both agree that dab rigs offer a faster, more efficient, and better vaping experience. This is because the vapors produced by dab rigs tend to be more concentrated than those of a bong.

With dab rigs, you get more bang for your buck. You only need a small amount of product to get the taste and experience you want with a better effect. It’s also more convenient: you don’t need water. But if you want, there are also models with water. The amount of product will be less. With dab rigs, you can better control the temperature (important for the quality of the steam produced).