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A specially-crafted implement (normally made of titanium, but sometimes quartz or ceramic) which fits over a [[domeless nail]]. The purpose of a carb cap is to allow a full hit while keeping the [[nail]] at a lower temperature, which makes for a more flavorful [[dab]]. Terpenes, the flavor compounds in cannabis, are quickly degraded and changed by heat, so using a carb cap to “stoke” the oil allows the hit to still vaporize, but retains the maximum amount of flavor. | A specially-crafted implement (normally made of titanium, but sometimes quartz or ceramic) which fits over a [[domeless nail]]. The purpose of a carb cap is to allow a full hit while keeping the [[nail]] at a lower temperature, which makes for a more flavorful [[dab]]. Terpenes, the flavor compounds in cannabis, are quickly degraded and changed by heat, so using a carb cap to “stoke” the oil allows the hit to still vaporize, but retains the maximum amount of flavor. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:53, 23 February 2015
A specially-crafted implement (normally made of titanium, but sometimes quartz or ceramic) which fits over a domeless nail. The purpose of a carb cap is to allow a full hit while keeping the nail at a lower temperature, which makes for a more flavorful dab. Terpenes, the flavor compounds in cannabis, are quickly degraded and changed by heat, so using a carb cap to “stoke” the oil allows the hit to still vaporize, but retains the maximum amount of flavor.