
DAB RIG KØBGUIDE: Sådan vælger du din første rig
David Martinez
Concentrate Expert
DAB RIG KØBGUIDE: Sådan vælger du din første rig
At vælge din første dupperig kan føles overvældende med så mange muligheder. Denne guide opdeler alt, hvad du behøver at vide - fra rigtyper og størrelser til perkolatorer og fugebeslag - så du kan træffe en informeret beslutning.
hurtigt svar
For begyndere: Få en lille til medium rig (6-9 tommer) med en simpel perkolator, 14 mm hanled (til kvindelig banger) og tykt glas. Budget $50-100 for kvalitet. Undgå alt for komplekse perkolatorer. Mindre rigge = bedre smag, nemmere at rengøre, mere effektiv til koncentrater.
Forstå dupperigge
For glass manufacturing standards, Glasforeningen i Nordamerika provides industry guidelines.
Hvordan de fungerer
En dupperig er et vandrør designet specielt til cannabiskoncentrater. I modsætning til bongs er DAB-rigge optimeret til:
- Mindre kammervolumen (bevarer smagen)
- Lavere diffusion (bevarer styrken)
- acceptere bangers/negle i stedet for skåle
Hvorfor ikke bare bruge en bong?
You can, men dab rigs er bedre fordi:
- Mindre volumen bevarer terpener
- Mindre filtrering = mere smag
- Designet til koncentratspecifikke vedhæftede filer
- Mere effektiv damplevering
Rig Sizes
Mini rigs (4-6 tommer)
Best for: Flavor chasers, portability
Pros:
- Maksimal smagsbevaring
- Nem at rengøre
- meget bærbar
- mindre brug for vand
- Effektiv brug af koncentrat
Cons:
- mindre hits
- Mindre køling
- kan være hårdt for nogle
- nemmere at vælte
Mellemstore rigge (6-9 tommer)
Best for: Most users, especially beginners
Pros:
- god balance mellem smag og afkøling
- Komfortabel hitstørrelse
- stabil base
- Versatile
Cons:
- mindre bærbar end minis
- Mere vand = mere rengøring
Store rigge (9+ tommer)
Best for: Cloud chasers, high tolerance users
Pros:
- største hits muligt
- Maksimal køling
- imponerende udseende
- Godt for grupper
Cons:
- Smagstab gennem afstand
- sværere at rengøre
- mindre effektiv til små klatter
- dyrere typisk
Perkolatortyper
Hvorfor perkolatorer betyder mindre for dabs
Unlike smoking flower, DAB'er behøver ikke omfattende filtrering. Damp er allerede glattere end røg. For meget perkolation:
- reducerer smagen
- spilder damp
- gør rengøringen sværere
- er unødvendigt
anbefaling: Simple is better. One small perc is plenty.
Fælles perkolatorstile
Inline:
- Vandret rør med slidser
- enkel og effektiv
- Nem at rengøre
- Fantastisk til dabs
Brusehoved:
- Lodret rør med huller i bunden
- god diffusion
- Moderat rengøringsbesvær
- populært valg
Honeycomb:
- Flad skive med mange huller
- Masser af bobler
- sværere at rengøre
- ofte overkill for dabs
Matrix:
- cylinder med lodrette og vandrette slidser
- Fremragende diffusion
- Moderat rengøring
- God til større rigge
Recycler:
- Vandet kredser kontinuerligt
- Ultraglatte hits
- Kompleks rengøring
- Premium Option
Bedste perc for begyndere
inline eller brusehoved with minimal slits. Simple, effective, easy to clean.
Fælles størrelser og køn
Forståelse af fælles størrelse
"Fælles" er der, hvor din banger forbindes til riggen. To faktorer betyder noget:
Size: 10mm, 14mm, or 18mm diameter
Gender: Male (protrudes) or Female (recessed)
banger kompatibilitet
Kritisk regel: Your banger must be OPPOSITE gender of rig joint.
- Rig har hanled → brug kvindelig banger
- Rig har kvindelig led → brug han banger
størrelsesanbefalinger
14 mm er standarden and best choice:
- Mest almindelige størrelse
- bredeste udvalg af bangers
- god luftstrøm
- Let at finde tilbehør
10mm is for very small rigs. 18mm is for larger rigs.
Glass Quality
What to Look For
Thick glass:
- 4mm+ for durability
- Heavier = generally better
- More resistant to thermal shock
Quality indicators:
- Smooth, even joints
- No bubbles in glass
- Uniform thickness
- Clean welds
Avoid:
- Very thin glass
- Visible bubbles or imperfections
- Rough joints
- Uneven thickness
Glass Types
Borosilicate glass: Standard, good quality
Scientific glass: Premium, very durable
Soft glass: Budget, more fragile
Rig Styles
Standard Rigs
Classic design, tube or beaker base with downstem and percolator.
Pros: Affordable, simple, easy to find
Cons: Basic appearance, may tip easier
Recyclers
Water continuously cycles through multiple chambers.
Pros: Ultra-smooth hits, visually impressive
Cons: Expensive, complex cleaning, harder to find
Incyclers
Recycler action inside the main chamber.
Pros: Smoother than standard, more compact than recycler
Cons: More expensive, complex cleaning
Mini Rigs
Very small, focus on flavor and efficiency.
Pros: Maximum flavor, easy cleaning, portable
Cons: Smaller hits, less cooling
Budget Ranges
Budget ($30-50)
What you get:
- Basic design
- Thinner glass
- Simple percolators
- Functional but not durable
Best for: Trying dabbing, backup rig
Mid-Range ($50-100)
What you get:
- Quality glass
- Reliable construction
- Decent percolation
- Good functionality
Best for: Most beginners, daily use
Premium ($100-200)
What you get:
- Thick, quality glass
- Better designs
- Smoother function
- More durable
Best for: Regular dabbers, enthusiasts
High-End ($200+)
What you get:
- American-made glass
- Artistic designs
- Premium function
- Collectible pieces
Best for: Collectors, connoisseurs
What Else You'll Need
Essential Accessories
Must have:
- Quartz banger (match joint size/gender)
- Carb cap
- Dab tool
- Torch
- Timer or temp gun (recommended)
Nice to have:
- Dab mat
- Q-tips for cleaning
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Terp pearls
Total Startup Cost
Budget setup:
- Rig: $40
- Banger: $20
- Carb cap: $10
- Dab tool: $5
- Torch: $20
- Total: ~$95
Quality setup:
- Rig: $75
- Banger: $40
- Carb cap: $20
- Dab tool: $10
- Torch: $25
- Total: ~$170
Beginner Recommendations
Best First Rig Characteristics
- Size: 6-8 inches
- Joint: 14mm male (for female banger)
- Perc: Simple showerhead or inline
- Glass: 4mm+ thickness
- Price: $50-100
Brands to Consider
Budget-friendly quality:
- MJ Arsenal
- Grav Labs
- TAG (Thick Ass Glass)
Mid-range:
- Higher Standards
- Eyce (silicone option)
Premium:
- Evan Shore
- Toro Glass
- Mothership
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Buying Too Big
Large rigs dilute flavor and waste concentrate. Start small.
Mistake 2: Over-Complex Percolation
Multiple percs are for smoke, not vapor. Simple is better for dabs.
Mistake 3: Wrong Joint Size
Make sure banger matches your rig. 14mm is safest bet.
Mistake 4: Cheap Glass
Very cheap rigs break easily and function poorly. Invest in quality.
Mistake 5: Forgetting Accessories
Budget for banger, carb cap, and torch—not just the rig.
Summary Checklist
Before buying, verify:
- [ ] Size appropriate for your use (6-9" recommended)
- [ ] Joint size identified (14mm ideal)
- [ ] Joint gender noted (for banger selection)
- [ ] Simple percolation
- [ ] Thick, quality glass
- [ ] Budget for accessories included
This guide is for educational purposes. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start med en lille til medium rig (6-9 tommer). Mindre rigge giver mere smag og kræver mindre lungekapacitet. Du kan altid få en større rig senere, hvis du vil have større hits.
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