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skitch

Gym climber
Bend Or
Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 5, 2016 - 08:27am PT
I've smoked a handful of times in my life. I've always been a bit scared to become a regular, but now that the legal issues are mostly removed I think I would like to "get into" smoking regularly. I have rarely enjoyed drinking too much, but the few times that Ive smoked enough to get stoned I've really enjoyed the experience. I don't have any close friends that regularly smoke, but I think a few of you enjoy the devil weed.

There is still a lot of stigma associated with weed where I live, so I'd like to avoid a physical head shop. I'm 90% sure that I know someone I can acquire good quality product from.

I've tried to search the Internet for good resources on the subject, but they seem to expect that I'd know a lot more about the subject. What I've learned so far is paraphanelia is expensive, vaporizers supposedly produce a shorter lasting high. Joints and pipes cause really hot smoke to "burn" lungs. Bongs are expensive and there are 3,678,238 different types that do a lot to cool the smoke.

I'm thinking I will buy some type of $50 bong for home use and some type of pipe for camping trips. What do you think I should look at? What the heck is a grinder and kief used for? Is there a way to smoke a joint or pipe without burning your lungs?
rincon

climber
Coarsegold
Dec 5, 2016 - 08:37am PT
https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeeddiy/life-changing-ways-to-use-everyday-objects-as-bongs?utm_term=.xwMnyqKvvD#.nw39w70336
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 5, 2016 - 08:43am PT

Don't feed 'em!
skitch

Gym climber
Bend Or
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 5, 2016 - 09:31am PT
NOt sure why you think I'm trolling. I believed in Christianity when I was in high school and the Air Force. By the time I quit believing that "stuff" I was still in the AF Reserves, so I was worried about drug testing, then while I was in college I stayed clean to ensure I could pass any drug test if a job came up. Over the last couple of years I've taken a hit or three from friends pipes...I now live in California and weed was just legalized in-state. I have a job where I don't need to worry about getting drug tested as long as I don't go to work stoned.

Sorry if I thought you would like to help me with my foray into this...I just want to avoid damaging my lungs more than necessary. I'm also hoping that a little weed here and there will help with anxiety/depression issues.
ms55401

Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
Dec 5, 2016 - 09:47am PT
sub'd.

at some point I will try it out to deal with increasingly suspect knees. don't want to deal with opiates or surgery.

I guess brownies are the way to go, more than smoking
canyoncat

Social climber
SoCal
Dec 5, 2016 - 10:18am PT
THC may help with anxiety, but I don't recommend it as a treatment for depression. You should discuss with your Doctor (most doctors are cool with a rational discussion in Cali).
i'm gumby dammit

Sport climber
da ow
Dec 5, 2016 - 10:41am PT
You know he's in Bend, not Cali.
skitch

Gym climber
Bend Or
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 5, 2016 - 10:44am PT
From bend, but now in CA. Never thought I'd live in CA, but that's where the job was.
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:16am PT
'Some of us" smoke regularly.

4:20 comes and goes
by that time I have the slows
dawnbreaker, dawnbraker,
make my day, smokin' that first day of the jay
--THC Hocking

see? there are few lasting ill effects as any major smokin' dude will tell you

a few tips for the n00b smoker:

do not drink bong-water, ever

do not let your pets drink bong-water, either

share what you have -- it generally gets returned in kind by cool peeps

do not hold stash in federal jurisdictions without being super-cool

not all climbers smoke weed, but you know that

always go for the cheapest possible deal, which means buying "in bulk" if you can

stick with one supplier if possible, but be open to good deals from good friends

clean your bong regularly -- ask your bong-dealer

repeat: do not ever drink bong-water

spend time learning to roll fatties -- your friends will be mightily impressed

only climb while stoned with others who are high as well


Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:24am PT
But they won't...

Hahaha. Yeah right. Just like they won't bust people for state-based gun laws that are still Federally Illegal.

kaholatingtong

Trad climber
The real McCoy from The City
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:45am PT
Clean your glass often, you will enjoy it more. Hot rubbing alcohol should be all you need. If its real bad add epsom salt ( the large grain kind ) into the mixture to shake around. No need to buy the expensive fancy cleaners.

Every different way you ingest will effect you differently. So you should try them all and see what they work best for. Edibles and vaporizing are the healthiest, with the lack of actual "smoke" entering the lungs, but the highs are all different. Edibles will last a bit longer and be more physically felt in the body. Smoking definitely gives the flavor differently, and better in my opinion. But all for you to try and decide for yourself.
patrick compton

Trad climber
van
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:56am PT
To me, vaporizing is the equivalent to taking Nodoze instead of drinking coffee...

Similar results...

but big time loss of flavor...

I have the oppposite reaction

When vaping I can really taste the terpines and flavors

a lighter in a bowl nukes the flavors

what vape are you using?
Killer K

Boulder climber
Sacramento, CA
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:02pm PT
http://f*#kcombustion.com

Edibles last 8 hrs dont take too much.

Smoke/vape last about an hour or two. Intense for about 15 min.

Don't dab right away if the other methods are intense for you.
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:08pm PT


Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho

Dec 5, 2016 - 11:24am PT
But they won't...

Hahaha. Yeah right. Just like they won't bust people for state-based gun laws that are still Federally Illegal.

Good Grief!
Everything is about the durn statists and their oppressive gun laws with you. Get a life dude.
Go back to practicing your self fellatio. You're more likable when you have your binky in place.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:19pm PT
Locker, you realize that the Feds are already interfering right?

I realize that it sounds completely logical that the Feds wouldn't bother about some dude smoking in his living room, and for the most part you are right, they don't.

But let's not lose sight of the reality that dude smokes in his living room only under the whim and leisure of federal agents.

Even if "F" can't wrap his head around it, the parallels between state pot legalization and certain state gun legalization are spot on.
August West

Trad climber
Where the wind blows strange
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:20pm PT
Sorry if I thought you would like to help me with my foray into this...I just want to avoid damaging my lungs more than necessary

Modern strains of pot are really strong. If you are only an occasional smoker, you won't need much. Probably just a single hit.

Unless you really get into it, I don't think damaging your lungs is really a concern.

A bong or vaporizer might be easier on the throat.

If you are buying from "somebody you know" I don't what your options are. But I would suggest you get one of the pens. For $30 you can a vaporizer that is the same technology that is used for ecigarettes. You have to buy a cartridge but they will last an occasional smoker a long term. For an occasional smoker, one small hit is probably all you need.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:21pm PT
TCH may help with anxiety

I've had roommates who were quite anxious and obnoxious when they didn't have THC, and the THC certainly smoothed out their personalities, but apparently it's not effective for dyslexia.

In terms of bong costs... seems silly to me.I went through an "experimental" phase in 7th grade and made a bong with about 30 minutes of unskilled labor. Start with a glass bottle, drill a hole in the side, stick the outer part of a ball point pen into the hole so it is submerged below the level of liquid to be filled in the bottle. Use some tin foil to make a bowl on the end of the pen.

I only inhaled in the darn thing once, enough to figure out that inhaling smoke feels terrible. Managed to smoke about 2 more times in college, but pretty much figured out I can be as wacky as I want without needing to resort to aid like other people.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:35pm PT
At anytime, because it remains Federally illegal, they can step in and start the sh!tting...

Exactly, and just because they aren't shitting on you is not evidence of the lack of defecation.....
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:53pm PT
Personally, I've got way more things to worry about.

Personally, I think you may have had a bit too much today to engage in thoughtful conversation.

Just because they aren't shitting on YOU, doesn't mean they aren't shitting on SOMEONE.

Everyone thinks they won't get shat upon, until they are.

Fear not, the odds are in your favor....
Killer K

Boulder climber
Sacramento, CA
Dec 5, 2016 - 01:09pm PT
Zzzzzzzzzz

No one cares if pot becomes illegal again. It'll be just like it was.

Edit: Doesn't even compare to firearm control.
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