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8 Dabbing Accessories Every Serious Dabber Needs
You’re probably landing on here if you are just learning how to dab and wondering what tools t0 use to get  started and to get the best dabbing experience. Dabbing, more than any other kind of smoking, takes various dabbing accessories.  From the rig itself lighter torches, dab nails and dabbers, there are a lot of things to keep in mind if you’re trying to put together the complete concentrate setup. Fire Flavours has put together a list of tools and best dab tools you need!

Well obviously in order to dab you need a dab rig/oil rig. It is the most important piece of the puzzle and you need to make sure you get a dab rig that is meant for concentrate use. We also highly recommend having a water pipe that you only use for concentrates. The reason being is the taste you get from dabs is different than flowers and you don’t want to mix the two. If you only dab sometimes but still want a dedicated rig we recommend checking out the dab rigs under £80.

A dabbing blow torch is a must have tool for anyone who wants to start dabbing. It’s what you’ll use to heat your dab nail to the correct temperature so you can vaporise your concentrates.
There are plenty of different options but we recommend getting a torch that was meant for dabbing rather than for cooking. One key feature you should look for is a large flame output so you can heat your nail evenly and quickly.

Do you know the joint size of your dab rig? All of the different joint sizes can get confusing for someone that is wanting to get started with dabbing. With a universal titanium nail you don’t have to worry as the universal dabbing rig will fit any size or type of joint on any glass joint water pipe or dab rig. Titanium nails are long lasting, durable and they hold heat very well. A universal dab nail is a great dab tool to have just in case you get a new rig or need a backup nail.

Wax can be extremely sticky and if you ever touch it with your hands you’ll wish you hadn’t. As you’ll be placing the wax into a burning hot nail you need a dabber tool to safely place your dabs into your heated nail. Most dabbing tools are made out of glass,  titanium or ceramic as they can withstand the high temperatures needed. When choosing your dabber you need to think about how easy it will be to pick up your concentrates and will it hold as much wax as you need.

Wax can be expensive and you want to make sure that you are using every last bit of it. If you’ve dabbed before you know that sometimes excess wax can leak into your water pipes joint or into the piece itself. This can make cleaning your piece hard to do and also you waste precious concentrates. That’s where a reclaim catcher comes handy and they trap excess wax so you can reuse it. It’s a glass attachment that connects to your dab rig and features a small dish to trap any excess wax.

If you’re a dabber you know just how utterly sticky and messy dabs can be. The best way to handle and store your wax is in a silicone container. Wax will not stick to silicone making it much easier for you to scoop out and will stop any from getting stuck to the sides of your traditional jars. Silicone containers come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and designs.

A carb cap is one of the most important dabbing tools you will use. Figuring out the perfect temperature to heat your nail can be tricky especially for first-time smokers. A carb cap is used to restrict airflow to the nail so you can vaporize your concentrates at lower temperatures and ensure that you don’t waste any of your dabs. Some carb caps have built in dab tools to make the process even easier. For more information on why carb caps are so important check out our article on the benefits of a carb cap.

When heating up your nail with a torch you can inadvertently damage your rig if the nail is too close to your piece. The quartz banger nail brings a uniquely designed dish that’s set away from the joint so the heat is moved away from your rig. The other benefit  is their large dish design that allows you to vaporize more concentrates in a single dab. Quartz Bangers also do not need to be seasoned so they can be used right when you get it. Quartz nails gives your dabs that extra touch for an incredible flavour and retains heat for the best hit possible.