Vaping 101

Smoke no. Vape yes.

Georgia now sells flower — but the law says you vaporize it, not smoke it. Good news: a vaporizer brings out the terpenes you came for. Turn the dial, or just scroll — the page heats up as you go.

Vaping is for registered patients 21+. See GA law

Turn the dial

175°C · 347°F

Drag the knob, or use arrow keys

Flavor zone

Light, clear-headed, the most taste.

Terps coming through

☁ α-Pinene☁ β-Caryophyllene☁ β-MyrceneLimonene · 176°Terpinolene · 186°Linalool · 198°

160–179°C · 320–354°F

Flavor zone

Light, clear-headed, the most taste.

Terpenes

Pinene, myrcene and limonene start to release.

Vapor

Thin, almost invisible vapor.

180–199°C · 356–390°F

Sweet spot

Balanced — most people start here.

Terpenes

Linalool and caryophyllene join in.

Vapor

Visible, smooth vapor.

200–220°C · 392–428°F

Heavy zone

Stronger body feel, less flavor.

Terpenes

Most terps are spent; more THC, harsher on the throat.

Vapor

Thick clouds.

Smoking vs. vaping

Smoke

  • What happens

    Burns the plant at 600°C+

  • In Georgia

    Illegal, even with a card

  • Terpenes

    Mostly burned off

  • Smell

    Lingers in clothes and rooms

  • Leftovers

    Ash

Vapor

  • What happens

    Warms it to 160–220°C — no fire

  • In Georgia

    Legal at home for patients 21+

  • Terpenes

    You actually taste them

  • Smell

    Fades in minutes

  • Leftovers

    Toasty brown "ABV" (already-vaped bud)

Three ways to heat

Conduction

Flower touches a hot chamber, like a skillet. Heats up fast and is great for quick puffs, but stir halfway through for an even session.

Convection

Hot air flows through the flower, like an oven. Even, flavorful and efficient — usually costs more.

Hybrid

A mix of both. Most modern portables work this way.

Your first session, step by step

1

Grind it medium

Coffee-grind texture. Too fine clogs the screen, too chunky heats unevenly.

Terpy: Nice and easy!

Myth or fact?

Score: 0 / 0

"No clouds means it's not working."

"Flower is legal, so smoking is fine."

"Higher temperature is always better."

"Vaping lets you taste the terpenes."

"The smell fades faster than smoke."

"Start hot to save time."

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Education only — not medical advice. Temperatures are general ranges; follow your device's instructions. Vape only at home, never while driving.