That mesmerizing water tornado spinning inside an incycler dab rig is really just precision-engineered water filtration system that transforms harsh concentrate vapor into silky-smooth hits. While regular rigs filter once, incyclers create continuous recycling loops.
Here's what makes incyclers game-changing:
- Internal water pathways create constant circulation that cools vapor multiple times before inhalation
- Continuous filtration removes more impurities while preserving terpene flavors you'd lose in standard rigs
- The recycling action prevents splashback and maintains optimal water levels throughout your session
- Visual water movement indicates proper function
- you can literally see superior filtration happening
- Advanced percolation design delivers smoother hits that let you taste concentrate quality, not harshness
We engineer our incycler dab rigs with extra-thick glass and precision-welded joints that withstand thermal shock from repeated heating cycles. Our CAD-designed water pathways ensure perfect recycling action, while reinforced bases prevent the tip-overs that destroy lesser rigs.
Keep reading to discover exactly how incycler water recycling transforms your dabbing experience. You'll learn which designs work best and why most people are missing out on smoother, more flavorful hits.
What Dab Rigs Do and Why Design Matters
Dab rigs are built to turn concentrates into smooth, flavorful vapor. Every part of the rig, from the banger to the base, plays a role in how well that happens. When the design is right, you get better flavor, smoother hits, and less wasted concentrate.
What a Dab Rig Actually Does
Dab rigs are made for vaporizing concentrates, not burning them. You heat the nail or banger, add your concentrate, and it instantly turns into vapor. That vapor then travels through the rig, where it’s cooled and filtered before you inhale.
Bad design leads to harsh hits, weak flavor, and wasted material. Good design keeps temperatures consistent and protects the terpenes that give concentrates their taste and effects.
How Water and Airflow Change the Hit
Water cools and smooths vapor, making it easier on your throat and lungs. Airflow controls how efficiently that vapor moves through the rig. When airflow is dialed in, hits feel smooth and consistent instead of tight or stale.
Too much water or poor airflow adds drag and kills flavor. The right balance gives you clean cooling without slowing everything down.
Why Different Rigs Feel Different
Not all dab rigs hit the same. Simple designs focus on flavor with minimal filtration, while multi-perc rigs prioritize smoothness. Recycler-style rigs keep water moving, which cools vapor more evenly without stripping flavor.
The best rig is the one that matches how you like to dab, whether that’s big smooth pulls, strong flavor, or something in between.
How Incycler Dab Rigs Work in Practice
Incycler rigs use a two-chamber design that keeps water moving the entire time you inhale. Vapor travels from the heated banger into the lower chamber first, where it gets initial filtration.
Instead of stopping there, the water and vapor get pulled up through an internal tube into an upper chamber, then cycle back down again. This creates a continuous loop while you’re taking the hit.
Because the vapor passes through water multiple times in one pull, it cools more evenly and feels smoother than a standard rig.
What It Feels Like to Use One
When you hit an incycler, you’ll see water spinning up the tube and flowing back down in a constant cycle. It’s easy to spot and fun to watch.
The hit itself feels noticeably smoother and cooler. The extra filtration takes the edge off while keeping flavor intact. You may feel a slight resistance compared to simpler rigs, but that actually helps slow things down and makes hits feel more controlled.
Another bonus is cleanliness. Since the water is always moving, reclaim builds up more slowly, so the rig stays cleaner longer between sessions.
Incycler vs Regular Dab Rigs: What You’ll Actually Notice
Incyclers and regular dab rigs don’t just look different. They change how vapor cools, moves, and tastes. The difference is noticeable from your first hit.
Smoother Hits, Less Harshness
Regular dab rigs filter vapor once, then send it straight to your lungs. That works, but hotter dabs can feel sharp or irritating.
Incyclers keep water moving the entire time you inhale. Vapor passes through water multiple times, which cools it more evenly and removes more heat.
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Regular rigs cool once
- Incyclers cool continuously
At the same temperature, an incycler usually feels smoother and easier on your throat. The extra cooling comes from physics, not hype.
Flavor You Can Actually Taste
With traditional rigs, vapor hits the water hard and fast. That aggressive bubbling can strip away delicate terpenes, especially with high-quality concentrates.
Incyclers use gentler, controlled filtration. Smaller bubbles and constant movement cool the vapor without beating up the flavor.
You’ll notice this most with terpene-rich concentrates like live resin or rosin. In regular rigs, flavors can feel muted. In incyclers, subtle notes come through clearer and cleaner.
Visual Function, Not Just Looks
Regular rigs are straightforward. Water bubbles, vapor forms, hit ends.
Incyclers put the function on display. You’ll see water cycling up and down in smooth, swirling patterns that respond to how you inhale.
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Stronger pulls create more movement
- Smooth pulls keep the cycle steady
That visual feedback isn’t just cool to watch. It helps you dial in your draw for better cooling and smoother hits.
The result is a more controlled, engaging dabbing experience that regular rigs simply can’t match.
When Does Upgrading to an Incycler Make Sense?
Not every dabber needs an incycler, but there are clear signs when your current rig isn’t doing you any favors. If your hits feel harsher than they should or your flavor feels muted, that’s usually a cooling and airflow issue, not your concentrates.
You might notice it when you’re constantly tweaking water levels, dealing with uneven pulls, or finding that even low-temp dabs still hit too sharp. These are exactly the problems incyclers are designed to solve by keeping water moving and cooling vapor more evenly throughout the hit.
Incyclers make the biggest difference for certain types of users:
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Daily dabbers who want smoother, less irritating hits
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Flavor-focused users chasing full terpene expression
- High-temp dabbers who want big vapor without harshness
They’re also a solid upgrade if you share your rig often or value consistency from hit to hit. The continuous recycling helps keep performance steady, even when draw strength varies.
If you’re happy with your current setup, there’s no rush. But if dabbing feels harsher, flatter, or harder to dial in than it should, an incycler usually isn’t overkill. It’s just better engineering doing its job.
Best TAG Incycler Dab Rigs for Different Users
Let’s be real, some incycler dab rigs in the market are quite dissapointing. While the basic recycling principle remains consistent, the engineering precision behind each piece determines whether you get smooth, flavorful hits or disappointing vapor quality.
That’s why you would be wise to make Thick Ass Glass your go-to source for rigs and all associated add-ons.
Which TAG Incyclers Work Best for Beginners vs Experienced Users
Beginners benefit most from our 11" Straight Neck Showerhead Incycler, which combines forgiving draw resistance with excellent filtration. The single recycling chamber provides smooth vapor cooling without overwhelming water action, making it easier to gauge your hit size.
Experienced dabbers gravitate toward our 8.5" Showerhead Triple Incycler for its complex filtration system. Three independent recycling chambers create multiple water tornados simultaneously, delivering maximum vapor conditioning for large concentrate loads.
The 12" Faberge Egg Klein Incycler represents the pinnacle of recycling engineering, perfect for connoisseurs who demand both visual appeal and functional excellence. The Klein-style internal recycling combined with the Faberge egg chamber creates a mesmerizing water display while providing unmatched vapor smoothness.
Are You Ready to Step Up Your Filtration Game?
Without proper water filtration and airflow engineering, you're missing out on the full potential of your concentrates. Poor glass quality and suboptimal design create frustrating dabbing sessions that waste your premium materials.
That's why Thick Ass Glass doesn’t compromise when it comes to choice of materials or manufacturing sophistication. Our dab rigs perform exactly as intended, and deliver the smoothest vapor you can imagine.
Take a look at our large collection of premium glass and upgrade your setup today.