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Using dab rigs is a fun and relaxing hobby, but not the easiest to enjoy on the go. Hauling your entire rig can be a hassle and puts it at risk of breaking, which is a rough way to start a road trip. The healthstone pipe, also called a dab stone, is a compact tool for vaporizing anywhere.
What Is a Healthstone?
A healthstone vapor stone is an inert, porous stone that sits inside a dab rig's nail. It looks a bit like a tiny pumice stone. They are also popular for hand pipes, so the healthstone works as a portable option too.
The healthstone, also called a dab stone, first appeared around 2010, so it is a relatively new design. You do need a rig built specifically for healthstones to use them properly. That glass is thicker and tempered to hold up to the direct heat involved.
Does the Name Mean It Is Better for You?
Despite being called a health stone, it is not better for you than a regular dab nail, and we make no health claims about it. The one thing worth noting is a materials point: it is inert, meaning it does not release chemicals or gases when heated. But quartz, ceramic, glass, and seasoned titanium nails are also inert, so on that front a healthstone is not doing anything those materials do not.
So What Is the Appeal?
The main appeal of a healthstone is that it is made for a smaller hand pipe, which makes it a more compact and portable way to use concentrates. For example, the healthstone sherlock vape hand pipe from Thick Ass Glass is a good-looking, convenient way to vape on the go. It is well suited to camping, travel, and general exploring.
Dab stones also have low heat retention. When you heat the healthstone properly, the concentrate seeps into the crevices, where the retained heat vaporizes it more slowly than a traditional dab nail would. So you can sip on the vapor, or pass the pipe around, without having to reload and reheat a nail for each draw.
Is It Right for Me?
Healthstones are not recommended for beginners because they take some finesse. Holding the torch at the wrong angle or distance can instantly incinerate your concentrate instead of easing it into the crevices, and a draw off that would feel harsh.
If you are experienced, a healthstone may be worth it for the advantages above. Cared for properly, some healthstones last six months to a year before needing replacement, which is a solid lifespan.
Find Healthstone Glass, Dab Rigs, and Accessories From Thick Ass Glass
Thinking about a healthstone pipe? Check out our selection, along with our water pipes, dab rigs, and more. Take your next session to a new level with Thick Ass Glass.