Vaping hash keeps getting cooler—now with the Puffco brand “Pivot.” This ‘dab pen’ is about the size of a magic marker, but delivers massive hash vapor clouds. Read on as writer Jimi Devine digs in.

The Puffco Peak hash vape bubbler gets the credit for taking us out of the Dark Ages of digital dabs. But Puffco had already taken over the dab pen market in the years prior.

When its first offering—the Puffco Pro—hit the market in 2013, the wind was instantly in Puffco’s sails. The Puffco Pro was a vape pen designed for concentrates and featured advanced technology that delivered a cleaner, more flavorful experience than anything the marketplace had ever seen. Its ease of use and quality took Puffco to the mountaintop seemingly overnight.

You would have been hard-pressed to find someone who owned a hash company without a personal collection of Puffco products by 2014. They were a must for dabbing discretely virtually anywhere. A few years later, the electronic hash bubbler dubbed the Peak dropped and made its mark on history, taking Puffco into over 30 countries in the time since.

But while the Peak and Peak Pro are awesome, the new Pivot feels a lot more like an homage to Puffco’s original products with its sleek and discreet design paired with its function.

“It has always been a goal of ours at Puffco to normalize concentrates in a way that removes the fear that new consumers may have,” said Roger Volodarsky, CEO and Founder of Puffco. “I can confidently say that our devices have led to an increased curiosity around dabs, allowing new consumers an avenue to explore new forms of cannabis consumption in a user-friendly way. The Pivot will only expand on that.”

Puffco’s ‘3D Chamber’ is key

The Pivot is built around the workhorse of Puffco’s lineup, the 3D Chamber. Since its inception, the 3D chamber has been considered the height of atomizer quality and durability. Since it was first created, Puffco has built every new device around the tech. It’s paid off, few companies have been able to scrape out any market share in recent years.

The argument is that since it is the same tech that is in the larger offerings from Puffco, the quality of the experience will be identical, just a little bit smaller.

The Pivot is also the most affordable product with a 3D Chamber to date—with a MSRP of $130.

The Pivot is arguably the biggest dab pen launch in the eight years since Puffco released the Puffco Plus. The retractable scooper underneath the the mouthpiece—the Dab Dart—were all the rage with that one in addition to some other hardware upgrades from the original Puffco Pro launch three years prior.

Now eleven years since that first pen, the Pivot has a variety of features that live up to Puffco’s standards of innovation. In addition to the miniature 3D Chamber, the pivot sports an angled mouthpiece. This allows the hash to pool more easily on the bottom of the chamber where the real magic happens while maximizing air and vapor flow.

The battery is pretty solid too. Puffco says you should be able to get about 15 rips on a charge. The Pivot also simplifies USB charging compared to back in the day when you needed an adapter for the original Puffco pens.

The quick snap-on 3D chambers are also available in two-packs for $60. You can load them up like ammo, so your dabs are pre-packed for easy swapping on on the go.

And you know Puffco isn’t sending a new product out without accessories. You can hit the Pivot on your dab rig with a $60 adapter. Puffco also debuts a Travel Case available to keep your dabs and pivot organized on the go.

The Pivot goes on sale to the general public on Friday.

Mother’s Day is pretty much here, and we know you’d never forget to shower your mom with love and affection on her big day. But just in case you’re stumped for gift ideas, we’ve got a round-up of lovely, practical, relaxing weed accessories that are perfect for cool moms everywhere.

Below $40

Edie Parker Grinder & Storage Case

If your cannabis-loving mom is on Instagram, chances are high that she’s pining for something from the super-fashionable flower accessory brand, Edie Parker. Make her dreams come true with this handy dandy grinder, which comes in six super-juicy color combos. $15 from Edie Parker.

Broccoli Magazine Subscription

For moms who love to read with their weed, check out Broccoli Magazine. It’s quirky, thoughtful, and fun—ie, the ideal reading material for a stony afternoon. A subscription buys mom two issues, one in April and one in October, of this coffee-table-worthy publication. $39 from Broccoli.

Kush Queen CBD Bath Bomb

With this fizzy chamomile, sandalwood, and lavender-scented CBD bath bomb, you’ll have mom saying, “Kush Queen, take me away!” Designed for maximum relaxation, these bath bombs are made from cannabinoids, essential oils, and pure olive oil, and they’re available in three dosages, including CBD and CBD/THC. $16 from Kush Queen.

Tetra Queue Stick Lighter

Trust this elder millennial mother of two when she tells you this: Your mom would love a lighter that looks exactly like a tube of Great Lash Mascara. This one, from Tetra, is a big step up from her usual Bic, and since it’s so unique, no one will dare snatch it from her. $30 from Tetra.

Blazy Susan Shorty Pink Pre-Rolled Cones

Why roll one joint for your dear old mom when you can roll her a dozen? With these pre-rolled cones, Mom will be smoking in style in no time. The 53mm size is perfect for a little of ‘me time’ Mom so desperately needs, and most importantly, they’re pink! Just load ‘em up and go! $4.99 from Blazy Susan.

Chill Mode Cannabis Seed Oil Eye Gels

These moisturizing eye patches made with cannabis sativa seed oil and tea leaves will have Mom’s tired eyes feeling blissed out in no time. These are perfect for in-flight wearing. Instead of the usual slightly scary post-flight puffy face, Mom will be radiant and refreshed, ready to hit the ground running. $15 from Patchology.

Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen

Mom loves cooking with herbs, so you know she’ll love cooking with her favorite herb of all. Packed with recipes for the cannabis-curious cook, “Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen” is a great place to start for folks who are new to cooking with cannabis. $18.55 from Bookshop.org.

$40 and above

The Grateful Dead x G Pen Dash Vaporizer

If Mom’s a total Head then you can bet she’ll be stoked to cop this Grateful Dead-emblazoned vaporizer from G Pen. Lightweight and relatively discrete (as discreet as something with a Stealie on it can be), the Dash fits neatly in Mom’s pocket, and unlike you, she’ll actually remember to take it out before doing laundry. $49.95 (Sale Price) from G Pen. 

Pure Beauty Sativa Babies

Mom loves all her babies, but if you force her to choose a favorite, she just might pick these pre-rolled Sativa baby joints from Pure Beauty. Each 3.5g joint is pre-rolled with a Cali-grown tropical-tasting Sativa blend for Mom’s enjoyment. $50 from Pure Beauty.

G Pen Micro+

Give Mom a head start on “Oil Day” July 10 with this leading low-profile affordable dab pen. The number “710” spells “oil” upside down. Just scoop in a gram of extract like a live resin glob, and grip it and rip it for big clouds, and tons of flavor and effect in a tiny package. $74.95 from Grenco.

Wandering Bud Bubble Collection Nebula

Is it a pipe? Is it art? It’s both, my friends, and Mother, a lover of beautiful things, deserves to add this bubble-glazed nebula pipe to her collection. The pipe is designed for your fingers to rest comfortably in the grooves, whether your right-handed or left-handed, making this an ideal equal-opportunity bowl for entertaining a crowd. $90.00 from Wandering Bud.

$100 and up

The Nesting Set From Gossamer

Your mom is a master at mutli-tasking, and so is this nesting set. It includes a one-hitter, a pipe, and an ashtray, all in an eye-candy jadeite colorway that any mom would love. Mom can keep it neat and discreet by packing up everything under the set’s lid, or display it proudly on the coffee table for all to admire. $110 from Gossamer.

Snugbox Celestial Stash Box

Mom loves it when everything is put away nicely, so give her a beautiful caboodle for her stash. The super luxe ultra-suede wrapped stash box includes two locks for maximum security and allows mom to charge her devices while they’re safely stowed. Best of all, this smell-proof beauty can pass even Mom’s sniff test. $159.00 from Snugbox.

Stündenglass Kompact Gravity Infuser

Mom’s book club is about to get way more lit with this modern version of a gravity bong from Stundenglass. You load the water, load the weed, flip the tumbler and smoke blasts into your face. The smaller “Kompact” gravity infuser comes in pink, and is going to infuse your couch with gravity, so don’t make big plans. $599.95 from Stundenglass.

And that’s 14 weedy ideas to get you started thinking about how to honor and celebrate the cool moms who smoke in your life. Time’s running low, so get on it now.

When you are young, you can experiment, but as you age – you want to minimize after effects…we got you when it comes to the next step with marijuana

High school and college were the days of experimenting. Lessons leads to stories about crazy things and some unfortunate times. But as you age and move to a more sophisticated self, it is important to have the knowledge regarding having fun.  Marijuana has become mainstream and some are moving into a connoisseur phase.  This encompasses flavor, impact, and potency.  In this journey, here are 5 key things to know about cannabis concentrates.

It is not for beginners

Concentrates are extremely potent. This is helpful for cannabis enthusiasts who have built up a high tolerance and know how marijuana affects them. However, it can overwhelm people who are still new in consuming.  Don’t rush into the max and until you have gotten your weed legs steady. Dabbing is the way to consume concentrates, and is a bit more of a process.

Concentrates may or may not be better flower

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You can have a bit of a longer high

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Similar to smoking/vaping, the effects of dabbing usually last 1 to 3 hours. If using a high THC concentrate, you could feel the effects for 10-12 hours. If you are feeling uncomfortable or worried, the best thing to do is take a nap and sleep it off.

Concentrates are to be respected

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You can find a ton misinformation surrounding the dabbing process, some reports claim overdoses have been influenced by the recent popularity of concentrates. While there might be an existing relationship, marijuana advocates claim concentrates are safe and produce the same positive results as cannabis flower. Even if you get too high from ingesting the wrong dose, no one has ever died from consuming them.

Concentrates are like other products

While the process of making concentrates is one involving the use of complex chemicals, facilities are equipped to handle these solvents and are very strict when it comes to how they’re produced. All the information should be clearly stated on the product’s label, and concentrates should be made by professionals who are working responsibly. In short, dangerous concentrates are rarely found in a regulated, legal market.