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New here...How to use a vape?

kel17

New Member
So I don't really know where to go or who to ask without sounding totally lame.
I have never smoked weed. Or vaporized it. So I am pretty new to this. The only thing I have done was eat like a chocolate bar thing. BACK STORY: I ate a piece four times, and each time SUCKED except for the second time. The first time I felt like puking my brains out the entire day and next day, but I did not actually puke. I ate a super tiny piece, it was like a little bigger than the size of a quarter, but it still made me feel sick. Second time was awesome; I experienced my first high and it was amazing. The third and fourth time I just felt sick again like the first time.

SO due to my bad experiences and longing for the sensation I had the second time, I decided that I would try vaping. I am terrified to smoke; I figured this is the healthier way to go. My boyfriend has one of those little portable ones. I heard some have "bags" or something but I have seen him use it and never seen a "bag." He is pretty experienced at 6 years, having done it pretty much every way and as much as possible. I talked to him and I am going to try vaping with him tomorrow and I want to kind of at least get an idea of what I am doing so I don't look totally lame in front of him. I know I shouldn't be nervous to ask him but I want to be somewhat prepared.

HOW DO YOU DO IT? Like actually tell me HOW. I have looked everywhere and all I have found was instructions on how to pack it or things like that, and all they say for the actual "vaping" was something along the lines of: "Just vape it" or "Go at it and enjoy your high".

Please tell me physically HOW to use it! Do you inhale first and how do you inhale, like just breathe or is there some technique? THEN what? Do you exhale it out or just leave it in?? I know I will get it once I do it but I want an idea or even steps if you could tell me lol. Please help me! Thanks so much and sorry for my COMPLETE lack of experience! :)
 

momofthegoons

vapor accessory addict
It's pretty basic. You inhale some vapor, hold it for a moment, and exhale. I would suggest you only inhale a tiny amount at first so that you don't cough. Also having something to drink handy is always nice. Vapor can dry your throat a bit.

My only other word of advice would be to take it slow. It's easy to vape more.. but once you've vaped you can't "put it back." So see how a hit or two affects you. Then you can always have a bit more if you want.
 

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Eating cannabis is really difficult to know how much to take because it varies so much per individual. It also depends on what else you've eaten. I have a hard time adjusting the dosage myself.

Vaporizing is much easier and a less degree of error. It's true you're better off trying a small amount like just a couple of draws then wait a half hour and see how you feel.

The strains of cannabis are at different strengths too. You can always try more, but once you've ingested or inhaled there's no going back. You just need to wait for it to wear off.

Once your vaporizer reaches your desired temperature probably somewhere over 350 degrees. How hot is totally up to you. Slowly take a small draw (breathe in through your mouth and the vapor goes into your lungs) not too much because coughing is no fun. If your vapor is too harsh turn down, if not enough vapor turn your temp up, if you have a temp gauge. You don't need to hold the vapor in for more than say 4 seconds.

Every vaporizer has different options. There are desk style vaporizers, those that need to be plugged in and portables that run on a rechargeable batteries. Also there are those that run on a butane lighter. The cost varies from anywhere $50 on up.

A vaporizer is much more economical than combusting your cannabis. You can actually enjoy the different vapor strains because you can taste the different vapor flavor, such as savoring a fine wine.

Read through the different areas on FC, there's a wealth of information. Good luck on your journey.
 
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hoptimum

Well-Known Member
The cannabis vapor youre looking for is made by hot air flowing through dry herb and entering your lungs. Your question is a good one. If your BF is using a portable vape, most likely he pushes a button which heats up the vaporizer. The heat of the vaporizer amd how fast you inhale determine the amount of vapor you will consume. Sometimes as a beginner you might not think youre inhaling as much as you actually are.
I find that the tip of my tongue is the most sensitive to the vapor, and when I inhale try to direct the vapor there to get a feel for it. Take mindful breaths and you should soon get the hang of it. Relax and enjoy.
 

Eschient

Giga-Dweebess
Again, to stress what everyone else said - Go SLOW! You are new to this and your only experience with MJ is edibles, which is a totally different experience {so I hear, I haven't ever been able to get anything off edibles, except a sugar high from the weed fudge I made}.

Vaporizing is also a different beast than most MJ users are used to. Most people smoke it, which delivers a faster high. You hit it and fairly quickly know if you're "good" or not. Vaporizing takes a few minutes to get there, so take a small, gentile hit and wait a few minutes before going again. Otherwise you risk getting too high, which isn't a great experience either {unless you're going for drooling/paranoid zombie mode}.

Don't let that last line scare you, though. You're not going to die, the cops aren't just outside waiting to bust you, that song lyric isn't going to spin around in your head forever and your IQ isn't irreparably damaged, lol. If you do get uncomfortably high, just relax and know it's all just in your head and it will fade.

Remember, you're doing it with someone you trust who knows what they're doing. I'm sure your boyfriend will be able to coach you through the whole thing. The only thing you need to do is remember to take it slowly and only do what you are comfortable doing...why do I suddenly feel like I'm giving the sex talk?

As far as the "How," just like using a straw, basically. Try to imagine it like drinking a milkshake or a smoothie - you want a slow, even draw, not a fast chug like you'd do with a juice or water. Draw until your lungs are about half-full, maybe less since this is your first time, then take the device out of your mouth and finish the draw with fresh air. Hold for a few seconds and then exhale. That's all there is too it for the basics. You'll probably experiment with different draw techniques and the like eventually, but that's all you need for now.

It's really not that much to know, so you can relax and simply enjoy it. Good luck and have fun!
 

NewVape

What a guy!
Another thought on draw technique. You may find it easier to draw a small amount of vapor into your mouth, like sucking on a straw a mentioned. Once your mouth is full, remove it from the vape and take a deep breath. This might be easier to try at first as it delivers just a small amount of vapor easily. As you become familiar with the feeling of vaping (the act not the high) you can then take bigger hits by "breathing" the vapor in rather then sucking then breathing. Hope this makes sense. And again try a hit relax then administer more as needed

And please report back.
 
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lazylathe

Almost there...
My advice is to follow the recommendations above but also add this:

Inhale a tiny amount and WAIT 15 MINUTES before taking another hit!!!
This way you can get a feel for what is coming and stop when you are where you want to be!

Slow and steady so as not to overwhelm yourself.
 

Ifeejulah Vapor

Well-Known Member
Im sure ull be handed a warm vape and all you have to do is pull slowly but consitently.


Tell us how it goesyoO
 
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