Dab rigs

A dab rig is a water pipe built for cannabis concentrates instead of flower. Where a bong holds dried buds in a bowl, a rig pairs with a heated quartz or titanium surface that vaporizes a small amount of extract, and the vapor travels through water before it reaches the mouthpiece. Most rigs are borosilicate glass, though silicone and ceramic versions exist. Common forms include: bell and beaker rigs, mini rigs with very short necks, recyclers that loop water through two chambers, and electronic rigs with a battery and a set temperature. Nearly every rig sold today is paired with a quartz banger, an open-ended bucket that slots into the joint. Heights run from pocket-sized pieces up to full desktop glass.

Concentrate vapor is thinner and more fragile than smoke, and it loses flavor crossing a long chamber. Rigs answer that with small volumes, short necks, and restrained percolation. Joints come in three standard sizes (10mm, 14mm, and 18mm) in male or female fittings, so confirm both before buying an attachment. Recyclers loop water between two chambers to keep it moving and filtering. Quartz bangers have largely replaced the older dome and nail setup that rigs once shipped with.

Use Leafly to find licensed dispensaries near you that stock glass and hardware. Selection varies by state and by shop, so check menus first. You can also browse dab and oil rigs on Leafly to compare chamber sizes and joint fittings before you shop.