By Steven Voser


Do you want to smoke hashish in your vaporizer—the right way? Vaping hash is both possible and extremely enjoyable, but it is important to understand how to do it properly. In this article, we will recap all the principles you should keep in mind when vaporizing hash—from the basics of which type of hash is recommended to the characteristics of the best vaporizers for hash, and all the must-follow tips to bring your hash-vaping experience to the next level!

What Is Hash?

Simply put, hash is a concentrated form of cannabis, but it differs from other concentrates because it retains more plant material, which gives it a distinct taste, look, and feel. The starting point of hash are the same cannabis flowers that are harvested, dried, and cured—AKA the buds. When growing cannabis, it is essentially the trichomes on the buds you want to harvest over everything else. Trichomes are small glands holding essential terpenes and cannabinoids, the most notable of which are THC and CBD—two substances you should already be familiar with if you are a frequent smoker.

Hash is basically a way to harvest trichomes through a light and simple process. Traditionally, and for thousands of years, it has been done by hand-rubbing (in South Asia) or by sieving (in the Middle East and Mediterranean), then making it more compact either by hand or by mechanical pressing. Depending on the chosen method, hash takes on different consistencies, e.g. hand-rubbed hash becomes resin-looking (darker colour, malleable) while dry-sift hash is essentially pollen (lighter, yellow-brownish colour and granular structure). This cannabis derivative is easy to store (and to smuggle!), and therefore is one of the earliest forms in which mankind has been enjoying this goodie from heaven. Furthermore, it can potentially last for years without losing its potency!

How To Vape Hash And Which Vaporizer To Choose

Vaping Hash Vs. Traditional Smoking

When vaping hash, you will discover that the flavour is more intense and rich. In fact, you will be able to much better appreciate the taste of fresh hash over that of burned material.

Vaping is the healthiest way to consume buds, but also hash and other derivatives (such as rosin, shatter, wax, and honey).

The vaporizer allows for all the right cannabinoids and terpenes to evaporate, but does not burn plant material. Hence, there is no combustion and no emission of carcinogenic substances. Basically, one can say that vaping is less harsh on your lungs.

The Best Vaporizers for Smoking Hash

Long gone are the days of dry-herb-only vaporizers. With hash and other concentrates revolutionising the way we enjoy cannabis, vaporizer companies

now offer a wide variety of vapes compatible with both dry herbs and concentrates. Below we shine a spotlight on some of our favourite vaporizers for smoking hash.

VapCap M

In an age of smart technology and endless gadgets, the VapCap M offers some much-needed simplicity. Requiring no charger (yep, read that again), this ergonomic vape pen easily fits into your pocket, and can literally accompany you anywhere. Loading the VapCap M is as simple as packing its cap with your favourite bud and lighting it with a torch lighter until you hear a "click". Then, it's time to inhale and enjoy sweet, full-bodied, smoke-free hits.

When vaping hash or concentrates with the VapCap M, try:

1. Wrapping your hash/concentrate in some degummed hemp fibre or unbleached natural cotton before loading it into the VapCap. As you heat the cap with your lighter, the hemp fibre/cotton will help to keep the oils in your hash/dabs from sticking to the walls of your vape, making it a lot easier to clean. Note, however, that you may want to heat your VapCap M a little past the "click" to ensure better vaporization.

Note: Some users of the VapCap M claim that using hemp fibre or cotton can affect the flavour of their vapor. If you find this to be true, try "sandwiching" your hash or dabs between some ground flower. Do this by first loading some bud into your VapCap, followed by your concentrate of choice, followed by a little more ground bud.

2. If you don't want to use hemp fibre/cotton or mix your hash with herb, you can try simply sticking your hash to the inside of your VapCap and proceeding to use the vape as you normally would. Note that this might not work with very viscous concentrates. Also, as your hash heats inside the cap, it will liquify and cover the inside of the cap. If you choose to vape hash this way, make sure to clean your vape and capsule regularly.

DynaVap VapCap M
56_1 Heat Conduction & Convection
57_2 Size 92 x 10 mm
58_Effect 20 gr
59_4 Temperature 150°C - 230°C / 300°F - 450°F
60_5 Heat Up Time 10 sec
61_6 Chamber Size 0,1 gr
62_7 Control type Manual
63_8 Used With Dry herbs & concentrates

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PAX 3

The PAX has held its place as one of the best portable vaporizers on the market for years. And for very good reason; it consistently offers the latest vape technology at a decent price. The PAX 3 is no exception, boasting a 20-second heat-up time, LED lights, and countless customisation options via the PAX mobile app. Plus, it comes complete with all the accessories you could ever need, including a concentrate pod—perfect for vaping all your favourite kinds of hash.

Vaping concentrates with the PAX 3 is super simple:

  1. Fill the specialised concentrate pod with the hash or dabs of your choice.
  2. Close the container, attach it to the PAX extracts oven, and load the oven into the vaporizer.
  3. Turn on your PAX vaporizer.
  4. Customise your heat settings via the PAX mobile app.
  5. Inhale through the mouthpiece, and enjoy!

Pax 3 Special Edition - Complete Kit
56_1 Heat Conduction
57_2 Size 30 x 21 x 98 mm
58_Effect 93 gr
59_4 Temperature 182 - 215ºC / 360 - 420ºF
60_5 Heat Up Time 15 - 20 sec
61_6 Chamber Size 0, 35 + 0,20 gr
62_7 Control type App
63_8 Used With Dry herbs & concentrates

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Mighty+

Don't be put off by its price label; the Mighty+ is a top-of-the-line portable vaporizer designed by Storz & Bickel, creators of the iconic Volcano desktop vape. The Mighty+ heats up in 60 seconds and comes complete with a variety of cleaning tools, replacement screens, and a concentrate pod. Its new ergonomic grip makes for a more comfortable user experience, while its medical certification (valid in Israel, Europe, and Canada) offers an extra seal of security and quality.

Here's how to vape hash and other concentrates with the Mighty+:

  1. When vaping viscous hash, first load a specialised concentrate pad either directly into the Mighty+ chamber or into one of the dosing capsules. Then, use a dab tool to spread the hash onto the concentrate pad. Proceed to use your Mighty+ as normal, but consider heating it to a higher temperature than you would when vaping herbs (see our general tips for vaporizing hash below).
  2. If you're vaping dry hash, put it into a dosing capsule, and load the capsule into the chamber of your Mighty+. Use the Mighty+ as normal.
  3. If you do not have dosing capsules or liquid pads for your Mighty+, you can "sandwich" some hash between two layers of dry herb inside the Mighty+ chamber. Note that this will obviously affect the flavour of the vapor, as you'll be vaping both dry herb and hash simultaneously.

MIGHTY+
56_1 Heat Conduction & Convection
57_2 Size 14 x 8 x 3 cm
58_Effect 230 gr
59_4 Temperature 40ºC - 210ºC / 104ºF - 410ºF
60_5 Heat Up Time 60 sec
61_6 Chamber Size 0,3 gr
62_7 Control type Digital
63_8 Used With Dry herbs & concentrates

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General Tips for Vaporizing Hash

  • To squeeze dense and rich clouds of vapor from your device, it is essential to manage the temperature levels with precision. Hash typically needs to be vaped at higher temperatures than dry bud. Keep in mind that hash combusts at 210–220ºC (while 230ºC is the limit above which the material deteriorates). You can also set the temperature of your vaporizer lower than that. Below 185ºC, you will experience a lighter and more mental high, while above that, it will be a more typical hash high. Above 200ºC, you will maximise the intensity of your hit, and—if you are a beginner smoker—it will get you stoned right away.
  • Your vaporizer should be equipped with a pad designed to retain liquids, since hash melts when heated. You do not want that caramel gold to run into the heating chamber or over the electrical components of the vaporizer! Even with a liquid pad, you should still read through the tips below to understand how to minimise the risk of obstructing your vaporizer!
  • Last but not least, keep in mind that wax or other concentrate vaporizers are designed for concentrates that are highly refined, while hash is only mildly refined. Therefore, you may want to choose a dry herb or hybrid vaporizer that boasts the above-mentioned characteristics over a wax-specific vape.

Top 6 Tips On How To Vaporize Hash

There is no general consensus on how to best vaporize hash. At the same time, there are a few tips that you can follow to enjoy your hash-vaping experience to the max.

  • Break It Down

Reduce your hash to the smallest possible crumbles in order to make for easier vaping. For this, it’s best if you have access to high-quality pollen hash, which is easier to break down as such. Resin will also vaporize, but it will be harder to reduce in more or less even bits, which is essential to obtain homogeneous vaporization.

  • Increase Surface Area

Spread the pieces of hash as evenly as possible throughout the bowl to enhance surface contact with the hot air. This makes better use of your hash so that nothing goes to waste.

  • Quality Is Key

Pick the highest quality hash you can find. You do not want any contaminant to screw up your vaporizer or screw up your lungs! For a long time, hash exported from various countries contained all sorts of materials that today can be avoided. As such, don’t settle for anything less than quality.

How To Vape Hash And Which Vaporizer To Choose
  • Protect The Insides

Even if your vaporizer is equipped with a mesh filter, hash users advise covering the components exposed to the melted hash with degummed hemp fibre, which does not combust, nor does it cause any unpleasant side effects. It will, however, protect your vaporizer from any hash residue (when melted or hardened up).

If you do not have access to this natural material, there is a not-so-ideal trick you could resort to, but only if the opening of your vape allows it: Sandwich your powdered hash between two layers of ground weed, and then proceed to vaping. It is not so ideal because you end up vaporizing a much larger amount of material without really enjoying either the buds or the hash to their full capacity, but it will do until you purchase some hemp fibre.

  • Dosage, Dosage, Dosage

Get the dosage right. The sweet spot seems to be 0.1 gram, which allows you to get around 8–10 draws without risking clogging your vaporizer. You can always load another bowl, so don’t stuff it too tight!

  • Show Some Love

After the fun, show your vaporizer some love by taking the time to clean it properly. In this way, you will secure a longer lifespan for your vaporizer, as well as avoid an unpleasant burnt taste on your next use. For each model, there are different best practices for cleaning it; hence, read the user manual carefully and, after removing the burnt material and hemp fibre from the bowl, proceed with a careful and comprehensive clean-up.

Vaping hash can be an awesome experience if just a few precautions are taken. Not all vaporizers suit the task, and those models that do should still be handled with love and care in order to minimise the risk of melted hash running into their heating chamber or clogging other delicate components. Happy vaping!

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: