A Brief History on Cannabinoids and Delta 8 THC
The cannabis market has changed significantly in the past few years. Back in 2018, the US farm bill included provisions making it federally legal to sell cannabinoid products derived from hemp, as long as they contained less than .3% Delta 9 THC. One of the biggest winners of this legislation was Delta 8 THC. Delta 8 THC is a softer version of Delta 9 THC. It is still psychoactive, meaning you will still feel the head high associated with cannabis and D9 products, but it isn’t as harsh.
Is Delta 8 THC Still Legal?
Most states still allow the purchase and sale of Delta 8 THC products including D8 THC carts. Some states that recently legalized recreational cannabis use also implemented bans on hemp derived cannabinoids like D8 THC.
What are Delta 8 THC Carts and how do you use them?
THC carts are vape carts with THC in them, D8 carts in particular are carts that have Delta 8 THC derived from hemp and less than .3% Delta 9 THC. These carts are made by combining Delta 8 THC from hemp with terpenes derived from cannabis. These terpenes don’t have THC but they do carry the flavors you associate with the cannabis plant.
What is the difference between Delta 8 THC Carts and D8 Disposables?
Delta 8 THC Disposables are single use vape devices that you can throw away once you’ve used all of the juice inside of them. You can recharge the battery on disposables, but you can’t replace the vape carts with the Delta 8 THC inside of the disposables. D8 Carts are just the cart without a battery. Most carts use universal 510 threading, which is the standard thread size for vapes. You can use vape carts like these with almost any vape device including pens and full sized packs. Once you’ve used all the juice in the cart, you can throw the cart out and replace it with a fresh one.
What is Better – D8 Carts or D8 Disposables?
It’s up to personal preference – D8 disposables are more convenient for first time vapers that might not have their own vape pen or rig, but they are usually a little more expensive than the carts themselves. If you vape consistently, you’ll get a better deal buying carts instead of disposables. Disposables are also worse for the environment since they come with batteries and more packaging than a disposable. In terms of vape quality, the juice inside of disposables and carts is usually identical. If you have your own pen, you may have additional heat settings or other controls that aren’t available with a disposable, but outside of that your experience will be the same.
How Do You Know If A D8 Cart Is Legit?
D8 has been around for a few years but there are still some questions about safety and legitimacy. To verify that the D8 cart or disposable you’re buying is legitimate and has real d8 thc in it, check the lab report included on the website you’re buying from. Lab reports, sometimes called certificates of analysis or COAs, tell you how much of each cannabinoid is within a product. This is useful for knowing if a product really has D8 THC in it, as well as verifying that it has less than .3% Delta 9 THC in it for legal purposes. If you don’t see a COA posted on a website you are buying from, that is one indicator that the seller may not be selling real D8. If you’re buying D8 vapes in person, some products have QR codes you can scan with your phone to check the COA.
Is vaping better than smoking?
Vaping and smoking have their own strengths and weaknesses. One thing vaping does have over smoking is the effect on your lungs. Smoke is significantly harsher on your lungs than vapor. If you’ve never smoked before or have tried it and know that it is too harsh for you, you may have a more enjoyable experience trying to vape. In terms of THC delivery, smoking and vaping are both effective. One of the most common ways of smoking is by using a bong. Our friends at Olofly have a great informational piece on bong usage statistics and tons of information on bongs and how they interact with cannabis and cannabinoids.
Which D8 Carts Are The Best?
This is also up to personal preference – if you have tried cannabis and are familiar with strains, you can likely find D8 carts with terpenes from your favorite strains. D8 carts in different strains will affect your body differently. Check product descriptions, reviews, and strain information for specific products to see what kind of effects you can expect. Some D8 carts will give you a burst of creativity and energy while others might relax you and make it easier to get to bed.
