Vaporizers, AKA vape pens, hit the market in stride in recent years. Since then, they’ve gained a notorious level of popularity among the cannabis consumer crowd.
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see or smell that large plume of vapor when you’re out and about. You may even enjoy partaking yourself — who wouldn’t? There’s a lot to love about vaping cannabis instead of traditional methods like smoking.
But not everyone may be in the loop on how to use these pens. That’s exactly what this guide is for. Let’s dive into how to use a vape pen, how they work and everything in between.
What Is a Vape Pen?
It might seem obvious given the name, but in fact the world of vaping can be confusing to someone who is new to cannabis, new to vaping—or new to both!
There is a large variety of devices out there that are vaporizers, and the pen is one particular type. But don’t get a vape pen confused with a dab pen or a wax pen, as these are two very different products.
But rather than getting into what a vape pen is not, let’s break down what a vape pen is.
What Does a Vape Pen Look Like?
In the cannabis world, a vape pen has a specific appearance. Unlike nicotine vaporizers, a weed vape pen is a handheld device that consists of a long slender and circular battery (where the “pen” in vape pen comes from) attached to a cartridge.
The cartridge will be filled with cannabis concentrate of some kind, often distillate. From there, the color and finer details of the pen are all different. It comes down to the pen personality you like for which you pick.
How Do Disposable Vapes Work?
Some vape pens have batteries that can be detached from the cartridge containing the cannabis concentrate and recharged as needed. Disposable vape pens, however, are meant to be disposed of when the battery runs out.
Every vape pen, disposable or otherwise, is powered through some sort of heating chamber. When this chamber heats up, it warms up the concentrate or oil. Once the concentrate heats up enough, it turns into vapor that you can inhale through the mouthpiece.
A simple, relatively straightforward process, it makes consuming cannabis that much easier.
Why Use a Disposable THC Pen?
Vape pens are prized for the ease of use, convenience and portability.
The major benefit of disposable pens is convenience: They are ready to go right out of the box and you don’t need to worry about recharging them. When the battery is done, simply dispose of them. Since they are meant for limited use, disposable THC pens cost less than other models that are meant for longer-time use.
How Long Do Disposables Last?
The life of a disposable vape pen varies by manufacturer, though many fall into the range of about 400 inhalations, or puffs. However, the useful life will also depend on how often you vape. Frequent vapers will use it up faster, while infrequent users will make it last significantly longer.
How to Use a Vape Pen
First, remove the vape pen from its packaging and take a good look at your new device. How exciting that you’re getting into the world of vaping!
Examine your new pen. Is there a button on it? If so, press the button. You should then see an indicator light turn on. Otherwise, the device will just require you to inhale — no button necessary.
Next, simply inhale through the mouthpiece. Taste the vapor roll across your tongue as it passes to your lungs. Exhale the same vapor. It’s that simple!
Vape Pens at Ohana Gardens
Have you gotten to try a vape pen yet? If you’re a cannabis consumer, it’s worth the experience to learn what you might be missing. Pens are a convenient, easy way to consume. They’re discreet and can even offer a different aroma than traditional smoke. Not only that, but many cannabis lovers enjoy vaporizing as a smoke-free alternative to inhaling cannabis.
Check out our online menu to see the wide variety of vape products we carry. Questions about vaporizing or any of the vapes we sell? Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re always here to help!