Evening BigRoo, As someone who has never tried orange strains, How would you say the stone is? I've had a couple of bits from GC before and have all been absolutely top notch, I may order the Mimosa Punch next.
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Mmmm... Mimosa Punch
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Mmmm... Mimosa Punch
Orange Fetish
It's no secret that I have a wee thing for orange flavours and also for Green Cat. So when GC added a Mimosa Punch to the menu I was all over it. What a perfect combination of vendor and product. I'll probably be smoking it all month now as I bought extra.
So what's it like?
Mmmmm... It's bloody lovely and orange that's what it's like. It's got a very old school orange flavour. There's hints of other vintage strains in the smell. It's almost a bit northern lights, a hint of skunk, but mostly it's a lovely deep citrus orange.
Stamp of Approval
It gets my orange stamp of approval. It smokes lovely and is definitely very pleasantly orange. The main stone is nicely delayed and kicks in late. It's not a massively heavy hitter but it's getting me pretty stoned so I imagine it'll work out for many other LB folks. I've just hammered two fatties on the bounce and have a little face sweat and will be super happy to eat dinner soon.
Genetics
Mimosa Punch is a cross of Mimosa and Orange Punch. Basically it's double orange and I suppose double punch too as Mimosa has purple punch parentage. Both strains have a link back the original old orange bud. It's the perfect orange storm.
I Reckon You'll Like It
In short, if you like a bit of orange then jump on the GC train and get yourself some Mimosa Punch. I'm pretty sure you'll like it. Orange fans may also like the Forbidden Fruit too which I have bought too but I've not smoked yet as I'm Mimosaring my way through the evening.
Thanks for Reading
As always thanks for reading, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Are you an orange fan too? Get involved in the comments section and let me know.
It's no secret that I have a wee thing for orange flavours and also for Green Cat. So when GC added a Mimosa Punch to the menu I was all over it. What a perfect combination of vendor and product. I'll probably be smoking it all month now as I bought extra.
So what's it like?
Mmmmm... It's bloody lovely and orange that's what it's like. It's got a very old school orange flavour. There's hints of other vintage strains in the smell. It's almost a bit northern lights, a hint of skunk, but mostly it's a lovely deep citrus orange.
Stamp of Approval
It gets my orange stamp of approval. It smokes lovely and is definitely very pleasantly orange. The main stone is nicely delayed and kicks in late. It's not a massively heavy hitter but it's getting me pretty stoned so I imagine it'll work out for many other LB folks. I've just hammered two fatties on the bounce and have a little face sweat and will be super happy to eat dinner soon.
Genetics
Mimosa Punch is a cross of Mimosa and Orange Punch. Basically it's double orange and I suppose double punch too as Mimosa has purple punch parentage. Both strains have a link back the original old orange bud. It's the perfect orange storm.
I Reckon You'll Like It
In short, if you like a bit of orange then jump on the GC train and get yourself some Mimosa Punch. I'm pretty sure you'll like it. Orange fans may also like the Forbidden Fruit too which I have bought too but I've not smoked yet as I'm Mimosaring my way through the evening.
Thanks for Reading
As always thanks for reading, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Are you an orange fan too? Get involved in the comments section and let me know.
Generally a good orange bud stone will be a fairly gentle hit to start but with a much more solid but delayed follow up hit. So you have a bit of a high first but then a heavier stone sneaks up and kicks in. That's the sign of good orange genes. The Mimosa Punch is a really decent stone but not a massively heavy hitter. I've got several strains at the min and am only smoking the mimosa though. I've got a melonade I've not even opened. That says a lot.
I am vaping away on the Melonade right now, I rate it highly (though I don't carry much weight around here), And I'd be very interested to hear your opinion on it. Though I am new I have read most of your reviews and have been toking a little while now before I found LB.
I'll dig a bit out tomorrow and have it as my first one. My review now would just be "it's not orange" as I've already started on the Mimosa.
Thanks for reading my stuff man. No one's opinion is more important than anyone else's though. Our cannabis consumption is a personal thing and I'm sure we all have our unique needs. You're the best judge of your own needs so your opinion is just as valid as mine. You may also find there are more people like you here than me. So your opinion has every chance of speaking to more people than I do. Your voice likely has more weight than you realise.
A good example is that I haven't vaped any of this weed. And quite often you'll find things that smoke well don't always vape so well - and vice versa. So even within the remit of this chat you have some knowledge I don't (yet). This places you as the vape expert within this conversation.
Thanks for reading my stuff man. No one's opinion is more important than anyone else's though. Our cannabis consumption is a personal thing and I'm sure we all have our unique needs. You're the best judge of your own needs so your opinion is just as valid as mine. You may also find there are more people like you here than me. So your opinion has every chance of speaking to more people than I do. Your voice likely has more weight than you realise.
A good example is that I haven't vaped any of this weed. And quite often you'll find things that smoke well don't always vape so well - and vice versa. So even within the remit of this chat you have some knowledge I don't (yet). This places you as the vape expert within this conversation.
Hey BigRoo, you have got me very tempted to try this one. I would love to buy enough to press some and get some orange rosin but I spent all my coin on hash again.💚
I wish I needed to restock! Still got lots of Skywalker og and pink certz, didn't have that in stock when I purchased.
Skywalker OG is one of my favourites when you get the really blue tasting versions. I had pink certz smalls which was probably the best bargain bit I've had on LB. Really lovely smoke that.
Honestly I'm over stocked at min as I ordered twice in just a few days - and I've not got the money for the druids new crop which I'd probably have dived into. I guess life is all about choices.
Honestly I'm over stocked at min as I ordered twice in just a few days - and I've not got the money for the druids new crop which I'd probably have dived into. I guess life is all about choices.
Lol. Yes mines quite blue it's very nice, very strong flavor in the vape. The pink certz is very candy like. I've just bought 3 live resin vapes so don't need more bud 😅
I'm not familiar with the druid, who's this?
I'm not familiar with the druid, who's this?
The druids are a small grower that produce really old school natural buds with tons of flavour once per season. Their latest batch went live and sold a couple of strains out straight away. I'm not surprised. It's really nice weed - and very different to the commercially grown furry pebbles we're more used to. I've not had any of this recent lot so can't say how it is but I expect it's lovely. Worth keeping on your radar. Linked to their profile.
Thank you! Know what you mean about furry pebbles. I love a pungent flavoursome flower that's got nice structure not like a rock. Just checked out druid and looks like they have nice bud for sale now.
Snap it up while it's there if you've got the coins. So long as you're expecting a more wispy natural grow with lots of old school flavour notes I think you'll be happy with it. I can see why they sell out fast as it's a lot different to most commercial buds here - aside from a few other small growers - so is a standout product. Damn it I want some too now...
I've over spent early though so am committed to an orange month. I've got last bit of jungle juice, forbidden fruit and double helping of mimosa. The druids are due a new crop sometime soon so will be a shame if I miss out through cash flow thoughtlessness.
I'm with you on the cash flow front , I'm smoking shake at the mo...all my good buds gone on gardening chores this weekend and the coin man says no more til payday too. I,ve got about an ounce to go through and I just looked st GCs menu and i have just enough coin to get an oz of his Skywalker trim. Gonna be a lean couple of weeks.
Druids look like they've got a couple of nice bits coming through...fingers crossed til.payday
Druids look like they've got a couple of nice bits coming through...fingers crossed til.payday
Looked at Druids again last night and couldn't resist trying Wham Boom...so the trims out the window now!
After reading this topic I jumped in on the Wham Boom too. Never had driuds stuff before. Can't wait. Thanks guys.
Damnit.... Everyone has the druids weed but me. Might have to scrape it together for an order. Let us know how you get on with it.
Will do .. i changed my mind on the 7g of wham.boom and went 3.5 wham boom and 3.5 fosters ...the other strain they had on ..they got some frozen black cherry coming through soon
Good choice. I'd have done exactly the same. Might wait til the black cherry. I'll mull it over later and make a decision.
I'll let you know how it goes
There were no reviews on these two strains so might be around a little while
There were no reviews on these two strains so might be around a little while
Thanks mate. I'll be interested to know. The druids stuff doesn't usually hang around for long though.
Well the druids landed today, I must say it's impeccable service from these guys...when I message to change my order I had an immediate reply. Never had that happen on LB before.
The bud, they really do stink, both have a skunky edge to the smell. I've only tried the Foster so far...so glad I changed my order! Sticky icky buds, light in weight and take a bit of grinding coz of the stickiness..smells so good tho...even though I think that grinding buds knocks the flavour/ taste ..a discussion for another day that. Still it tastes divine, and a quick draw on the blunt before lighting takes you back 30 odd years , beautiful taste. Smokes and burns clean,no harshness at all . The high hits fairly quick In the eyes but the head takes a little longer but it keeps coming and coming....I has my first blunt around lunchtime, 12ish...had another about 2ish and still felt stoned when I had tea at 6 ish ..never touched anything else til after tea. Bloody lovely.
If you can, grab some mate ...you won't regret it.
Wham boom tomorrow 👍
The bud, they really do stink, both have a skunky edge to the smell. I've only tried the Foster so far...so glad I changed my order! Sticky icky buds, light in weight and take a bit of grinding coz of the stickiness..smells so good tho...even though I think that grinding buds knocks the flavour/ taste ..a discussion for another day that. Still it tastes divine, and a quick draw on the blunt before lighting takes you back 30 odd years , beautiful taste. Smokes and burns clean,no harshness at all . The high hits fairly quick In the eyes but the head takes a little longer but it keeps coming and coming....I has my first blunt around lunchtime, 12ish...had another about 2ish and still felt stoned when I had tea at 6 ish ..never touched anything else til after tea. Bloody lovely.
If you can, grab some mate ...you won't regret it.
Wham boom tomorrow 👍
That's the druids experience! Top vendor. I felt just the same when I got my first order. Took me back to early Dam days.
Always a pleasure reading your posts. As an Orange terp fan myself, it's nice to have confirmation when there is something tasty on the wall.
The last Mim punch I had, was from MJConcentrates. It was spectacular and something I will go out of my way to experience again.
Much appreciated
The last Mim punch I had, was from MJConcentrates. It was spectacular and something I will go out of my way to experience again.
Much appreciated
Thanks man for your kind words. I had the mimosa punch from MJ too which was lovely. This is a bit different to that, the buds don't have those dark little leafy bits like on the MJ version so it's not as pretty. But it's a stinky old school flavoured double orange bud to smoke for sure. Price is cheap too.
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Join Me For Star Wars Day
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BigRoo
Join Me For Star Wars Day
Welcome to Star Wars Day. For the uninitiated it is like 420 for geeks and there's no better year to start as it's a bank holiday tomorrow. It was only a year ago I realised other stoners actually celebrate star wars day. I went to the shop to buy a couple of packs of ocb's and the fella asked me what was going on as he'd already sold two boxes that morning. Then I realised that a load of us plan to blast off into space for the day.
- How to Celebrate Star Wars Day
Get stoned and watch Star Wars. It's really pretty simple. It's the sort of multitasking I'm sure we can all handle. There's now a massive amount of viewing options available as there's various films, series and cartoons to choose from.
Basically there's a Star Wars suitable for virtually everyone. To help us celebrate they're dropping Tales of the Underworld today as six brand new short animated episodes focusing on some of the bad guys which might be pretty fun to watch as a starter.
Some local cinemas will show the movies depending upon how cool and trendy an area you live in and LB has a range of edibles and mushrooms that'd make it a cinema trip to remember. The core point is to get fully hyper spaced and absorb Star Wars content. I don't think Disney particularly push this angle but I'm pretty sure it is correct route to take.
- Believe in Your Dreams
The extended star wars world really is a testament to just how fully you can realise your creative dreams if you believe in them enough.
The first film very nearly didn't make it all the way through production. Even many people involved in the film had little hope of it doing well. George clung to what he could to get it across the line and in to the cinemas.
And here we are, almost fifty years later, and we're not only still celebrating the film series but the story is still growing. Admittedly not always quite as brilliantly as the original concept set up but growing nonetheless. New generations will grow up loving Star Wars just as much as I do. The story will likely outlive me and I find that oddly comforting.
- I've Got Some Good Bits In
I've got a few bits stashed including some crumble wax extracts from Dr D and the last of the Piatella I had from THC plus I have just picked up a couple of lovely looking new strains for the day.
- Jungle Juice from The Wizard of Oz 420
https://littlebiggy.net/link/L86xh4
First up we have the jungle juice from Twoz. I ordered some of their RSO too but to be honest it was only as Dr D had sold out. However it's really a decent grade for using in my cookies. The syringe comes in a extra little protective tube so it's in perfect condition and the strength is very floaty, clean and wide ranging. Actually it's really strong stuff. I really like edibles with RSO as it tends to completely nail me and this did not let me down. Anyway, on with the jungle juice.
- Is It Orangy?
The jungle juice appealed to me as it's Animal Cookies crossed with Tangie. The Tangie has a direct link to my favoured Orange Bud. Opening the bag definitely promises some orangeness is on the way. Smoking it however doesn't deliver the full dank orange flavour like a Mimosa would but it's fresh and citrusy with the delayed stone that creeps up and batters you that's typical of orange strains. Tastewise it probably leans towards a citrusy cookies flavour although a cookies fan may tell you the opposite. It's a lovely smoke in it's own right though and I wouldn't want my orange fetish to put you off ordering it.
- Half Breed Strains
I guess this is often the case with many crosses. You assume it's a 2 for 1 flavour bomb whereas it's a 50/50 flavour mix. You get half of each. The Jungle Juice is a really nice balanced smoke, lovely flavour and a hard hitter, but it's just not as tremendously orange as my expectations were. At least my reputation for supporting new orange related strains is fully in tact.
- Twoz's Vendoring
Twoz seem like a solid vendor to me and must be one of the fastest vendors on LB. I've ordered twice now and the service has been great, fast and the weed very decent for the price. Both times it's reached me inside of 24 hours so they're a good bet if you're in a hurry.
- RS11 from Green Cat
https://littlebiggy.net/link/77Qg9B
The next strain I couldn't resist was the RS11 from GC. I also ordered a few cheapies as they've had some unreal cheap bits of late plus more of the American LA Mousse. That's a lovely daytime fresh tasting hash. I'm really liking smoking it. Easy to roll with and clean to smoke. The Italian Ice is my favourite variation although with some orange in its genetics that's no surprise. It's also no secret that GC are my favourite vendor on LB. I can't recommend them highly enough.
They've just dropped all sorts onto the menu including Mimosa Punch, Forbidden Fruit and Blue Nerds plus lots of other bargains. So it's a great time to dive in and buy one of everything much as I intend to later today. I really ordered at the exact wrong time in all honesty.
- Back to the RS11
I've had RS11 a few times from other sellers. When it's done well the flavour is incredible. It seems to taste like one of everything from the sweetshop. Will this one go all the way up to 11?
Oh yes. First few puffs and I'm immediately unable to place the flavour as it's every flavour. It produces sweet, rich, thick smoke that is a new flavour every puff. It's sweet, it's sour, it's blue, it's musky, it's citrusy. It's like the mambo number five for flavour sensations. The stone doesn't hit you with the powerhouse thump of some strains but it is no weakling. It's more of a gentle hit where you don't fully realise the stone until it's crept up and is sweating from your brow.
I can definitely recommend the RS11. I've just rolled a second one. First puff like blueberries, second puff a sour candy, third puff cherries. It's a great example of the strain but in all honesty GC have so many nice options right now that you'll struggle to choose.
- I've Let Myself Down
I've missed an obvious trick by not ordering any Skywalker OG. It's a favourite strain of mine and I often get it. This would have been the perfect moment to order that and a bunch of other space related strains too like the cosmic gelato and starburst. Man, don't you hate hindsight. I did not think this event through thoroughly. Let's make a plan for next year. Space strains and Star Wars - who's in?
- Happy Star Wars Day
May the Fourth Be With You - Always. Well, not always. Once per year is fair. You can still get stoned and watch Star Wars on other days though. It's not only allowed it's fully recommended.
- Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it's been informative and if not I hope it's been entertaining. I also hope I've encouraged some of you to join me in space today. I wouldn't want to 'force' anybody though.
Let me know if you're joining in and how you plan to spend the day.
- How to Celebrate Star Wars Day
Get stoned and watch Star Wars. It's really pretty simple. It's the sort of multitasking I'm sure we can all handle. There's now a massive amount of viewing options available as there's various films, series and cartoons to choose from.
Basically there's a Star Wars suitable for virtually everyone. To help us celebrate they're dropping Tales of the Underworld today as six brand new short animated episodes focusing on some of the bad guys which might be pretty fun to watch as a starter.
Some local cinemas will show the movies depending upon how cool and trendy an area you live in and LB has a range of edibles and mushrooms that'd make it a cinema trip to remember. The core point is to get fully hyper spaced and absorb Star Wars content. I don't think Disney particularly push this angle but I'm pretty sure it is correct route to take.
- Believe in Your Dreams
The extended star wars world really is a testament to just how fully you can realise your creative dreams if you believe in them enough.
The first film very nearly didn't make it all the way through production. Even many people involved in the film had little hope of it doing well. George clung to what he could to get it across the line and in to the cinemas.
And here we are, almost fifty years later, and we're not only still celebrating the film series but the story is still growing. Admittedly not always quite as brilliantly as the original concept set up but growing nonetheless. New generations will grow up loving Star Wars just as much as I do. The story will likely outlive me and I find that oddly comforting.
- I've Got Some Good Bits In
I've got a few bits stashed including some crumble wax extracts from Dr D and the last of the Piatella I had from THC plus I have just picked up a couple of lovely looking new strains for the day.
- Jungle Juice from The Wizard of Oz 420
https://littlebiggy.net/link/L86xh4
First up we have the jungle juice from Twoz. I ordered some of their RSO too but to be honest it was only as Dr D had sold out. However it's really a decent grade for using in my cookies. The syringe comes in a extra little protective tube so it's in perfect condition and the strength is very floaty, clean and wide ranging. Actually it's really strong stuff. I really like edibles with RSO as it tends to completely nail me and this did not let me down. Anyway, on with the jungle juice.
- Is It Orangy?
The jungle juice appealed to me as it's Animal Cookies crossed with Tangie. The Tangie has a direct link to my favoured Orange Bud. Opening the bag definitely promises some orangeness is on the way. Smoking it however doesn't deliver the full dank orange flavour like a Mimosa would but it's fresh and citrusy with the delayed stone that creeps up and batters you that's typical of orange strains. Tastewise it probably leans towards a citrusy cookies flavour although a cookies fan may tell you the opposite. It's a lovely smoke in it's own right though and I wouldn't want my orange fetish to put you off ordering it.
- Half Breed Strains
I guess this is often the case with many crosses. You assume it's a 2 for 1 flavour bomb whereas it's a 50/50 flavour mix. You get half of each. The Jungle Juice is a really nice balanced smoke, lovely flavour and a hard hitter, but it's just not as tremendously orange as my expectations were. At least my reputation for supporting new orange related strains is fully in tact.
- Twoz's Vendoring
Twoz seem like a solid vendor to me and must be one of the fastest vendors on LB. I've ordered twice now and the service has been great, fast and the weed very decent for the price. Both times it's reached me inside of 24 hours so they're a good bet if you're in a hurry.
- RS11 from Green Cat
https://littlebiggy.net/link/77Qg9B
The next strain I couldn't resist was the RS11 from GC. I also ordered a few cheapies as they've had some unreal cheap bits of late plus more of the American LA Mousse. That's a lovely daytime fresh tasting hash. I'm really liking smoking it. Easy to roll with and clean to smoke. The Italian Ice is my favourite variation although with some orange in its genetics that's no surprise. It's also no secret that GC are my favourite vendor on LB. I can't recommend them highly enough.
They've just dropped all sorts onto the menu including Mimosa Punch, Forbidden Fruit and Blue Nerds plus lots of other bargains. So it's a great time to dive in and buy one of everything much as I intend to later today. I really ordered at the exact wrong time in all honesty.
- Back to the RS11
I've had RS11 a few times from other sellers. When it's done well the flavour is incredible. It seems to taste like one of everything from the sweetshop. Will this one go all the way up to 11?
Oh yes. First few puffs and I'm immediately unable to place the flavour as it's every flavour. It produces sweet, rich, thick smoke that is a new flavour every puff. It's sweet, it's sour, it's blue, it's musky, it's citrusy. It's like the mambo number five for flavour sensations. The stone doesn't hit you with the powerhouse thump of some strains but it is no weakling. It's more of a gentle hit where you don't fully realise the stone until it's crept up and is sweating from your brow.
I can definitely recommend the RS11. I've just rolled a second one. First puff like blueberries, second puff a sour candy, third puff cherries. It's a great example of the strain but in all honesty GC have so many nice options right now that you'll struggle to choose.
- I've Let Myself Down
I've missed an obvious trick by not ordering any Skywalker OG. It's a favourite strain of mine and I often get it. This would have been the perfect moment to order that and a bunch of other space related strains too like the cosmic gelato and starburst. Man, don't you hate hindsight. I did not think this event through thoroughly. Let's make a plan for next year. Space strains and Star Wars - who's in?
- Happy Star Wars Day
May the Fourth Be With You - Always. Well, not always. Once per year is fair. You can still get stoned and watch Star Wars on other days though. It's not only allowed it's fully recommended.
- Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it's been informative and if not I hope it's been entertaining. I also hope I've encouraged some of you to join me in space today. I wouldn't want to 'force' anybody though.
Let me know if you're joining in and how you plan to spend the day.
Hello there!
Keen to get your insight on your favourite hybrids and their effects. I'm in search of an elusive mix of 'creativity' head buzz but with a gentle body stone. Help bring balance to my force.
Keen to get your insight on your favourite hybrids and their effects. I'm in search of an elusive mix of 'creativity' head buzz but with a gentle body stone. Help bring balance to my force.
I once watched 9 movies back to back in chronological order (as Lucas suggests), 5 on a Saturday and 4 on the Sunday... that was all of them at the time...
You'd need to spend weeks to consume all the films and series now. And would likely need a guide to get them into chronological order. I assume someone's mapped it out though.
I'm doing the Obi Wan series today. 6 episodes. Will do the new tales cartoons later on tonight. Am getting slowly baked too. RSO cookies later. Thought it best not to start on those for breakfast.
Happy Star wars day Polly.
I'm doing the Obi Wan series today. 6 episodes. Will do the new tales cartoons later on tonight. Am getting slowly baked too. RSO cookies later. Thought it best not to start on those for breakfast.
Happy Star wars day Polly.
The chronological order of the Star Wars movies is: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker. 🤓👌
11 movies. With series at various points in that time line. I think some of the series cross over too. We're 3 episodes into Obi Wan now and just had first of the RSO cookies.
May the 4th be with you once a year (beep-boop-beep/lightsaber sounds)
I am taking some Galaxy Runtz for a walk to enjoy with a cold hoppy IPA - Brewdog Fruit Twist 🌞🥦🍻
Enjoy your weekend 👍
I am taking some Galaxy Runtz for a walk to enjoy with a cold hoppy IPA - Brewdog Fruit Twist 🌞🥦🍻
Enjoy your weekend 👍
Thanks man. Happy Star Wars Day. I'm just settling in for the rest of the day. Gonna get spaced.
May the fourth brother. Count me in for next year and getting cosmic. Still remember queueing down the flicks to see the first film in 77.
Likewise I'm on some of GCs menu... mimosa punch...Nice, Melonade... hard hitting for the coin 👌 and my personal favorite at the mo Snowman Og [ reload ]. Also some Static shock shake and Tangie 120 hash from Dapper . It's a good day
Have a good one everyone 💨💨
Likewise I'm on some of GCs menu... mimosa punch...Nice, Melonade... hard hitting for the coin 👌 and my personal favorite at the mo Snowman Og [ reload ]. Also some Static shock shake and Tangie 120 hash from Dapper . It's a good day
Have a good one everyone 💨💨
I'll get organised ahead of time for next year. I'm ordering mimosa & forbidden today. I got the snowman - lovely old skunky flavour. I've got melanade too but haven't tried it yet.
What's the Tangie hash like? I've never ordered from Dapper.
What's the Tangie hash like? I've never ordered from Dapper.
You'll definitely like the mimosa punch... glad you like the snowman, nice looking buds too. Melonade is quite hard hitting imo and tastes nicer than it smells. VGood value for money.
Again I think you'd like the tangie hash...lots of orangey terps going on and a nice mellow stone...good for listening to some music. Never had a problem with Dapper. Good stealth and comms, postage is usually 2-3days on the tracked but no sig ... altho I think some of the delay is RM last couple from GC have been 2 and 3 days....surprising how quickly we get used to super fast here In 16 hours deliveries
Again I think you'd like the tangie hash...lots of orangey terps going on and a nice mellow stone...good for listening to some music. Never had a problem with Dapper. Good stealth and comms, postage is usually 2-3days on the tracked but no sig ... altho I think some of the delay is RM last couple from GC have been 2 and 3 days....surprising how quickly we get used to super fast here In 16 hours deliveries
I hope I like the Mimosa. I've ordered extra as orange strains are pretty rare and tend to sell out so I thought I'd get a bit extra to stash.
GC have been 3 days from ordering for me too of late. Some of the cheapies have been amazing lately though.
I'll check out Dappers hash at some point. I've currently got the American LA Mousse as a daytime puff. It's not that strong but it's a nice smoke.
GC have been 3 days from ordering for me too of late. Some of the cheapies have been amazing lately though.
I'll check out Dappers hash at some point. I've currently got the American LA Mousse as a daytime puff. It's not that strong but it's a nice smoke.
What did you think of the mimosa mate? Mines all gone now.
Yeah.not sure what's going on with RM at the mo....everything seems to take a minimum of 3 days no matter what postage I buy. So long as it keeps getting here that's all that counts.
Yeah.not sure what's going on with RM at the mo....everything seems to take a minimum of 3 days no matter what postage I buy. So long as it keeps getting here that's all that counts.
I've not had it turn up yet. Ordered Mimosa & Forbidden Fruit on Sunday before bank holiday. Hopefully will be in the post today and with me soon.
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BigRoo
I Made The Paranoia List But I Am Only Me!
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BigRoo
I Made The Paranoia List But I Am Only Me!
- I Am Only Me
Not that it really needs addressing but as the same conspiracy is flying around LB again and I'm now on the list, I'd just like to state for the record that I am only me. I am not an alt for any vendor. I am just your basic old pothead looking to get stoned and interact with the LB community.
- The Paranoia List
I've no idea why I've made the paranoia list. It gets more ridiculous every time it's posted and the list of vendors and buyers is now so long it is fast reaching the point where there would only be one person on LB who is every vendor and every buyer. How any of this is meant to make sense is beyond me. Both me and the main vendor I order from are on the list.
I guess there's some irony around the fact the paranoia king has personally had more LB accounts than any of the people on their list.
- How to Report It
If you spot this stuff on LB you can open a message to Cleanup Borg and send them the link. Just go to chats, open a new chat and type 'clean' into the to box. You'll see the option to select the Cleanup Borg. The faster this nonsense is deleted the better for everyone here. We all have our part to play keeping this community rolling along and under the radar.
- Goodbye
I hope whoever keeps wasting their time creating endless accounts to post this nonsense seeks the help they clearly need. They should probably lay off the weed too.
- Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic.
Not that it really needs addressing but as the same conspiracy is flying around LB again and I'm now on the list, I'd just like to state for the record that I am only me. I am not an alt for any vendor. I am just your basic old pothead looking to get stoned and interact with the LB community.
- The Paranoia List
I've no idea why I've made the paranoia list. It gets more ridiculous every time it's posted and the list of vendors and buyers is now so long it is fast reaching the point where there would only be one person on LB who is every vendor and every buyer. How any of this is meant to make sense is beyond me. Both me and the main vendor I order from are on the list.
I guess there's some irony around the fact the paranoia king has personally had more LB accounts than any of the people on their list.
- How to Report It
If you spot this stuff on LB you can open a message to Cleanup Borg and send them the link. Just go to chats, open a new chat and type 'clean' into the to box. You'll see the option to select the Cleanup Borg. The faster this nonsense is deleted the better for everyone here. We all have our part to play keeping this community rolling along and under the radar.
- Goodbye
I hope whoever keeps wasting their time creating endless accounts to post this nonsense seeks the help they clearly need. They should probably lay off the weed too.
- Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic.
I did notice your name on there...made me laugh tbh....the guy seriously needs to seek help tho.
Thanks for putting up the cleanup borg instructions, I didn't know how that worked. I will be doing that in future
Thanks for putting up the cleanup borg instructions, I didn't know how that worked. I will be doing that in future
I'm not quite sure how or why I've been included in the list. I posted just in case anyone had seen it as I don't want to be associated with all that. I figured more people would report it sooner if they knew how. On LB it's not always so clear how stuff works so hopefully it'll be helpful info. Possibly the only actual useful topic I've created to date!
12 posts
+39 votes
by
BigRoo
Vacuum packing - does it change bud quality?
by
BigRoo
Vacuum packing - does it change bud quality?
Is this a me thing? I've had a couple of vendors tightly vacuum pack buds. I fully get the need for stealth and have been impressed by the variety of solutions to this. Probably best not to discuss that too deeply online I guess.
It seems to me that the buds don't quite recover until they've had a day in a small jar. Like, straight out the vacuum pack there's much less smell & flavour than develops over the next day or so. Like it's been suffocated and can breathe again.
Is it a known thing? Or like many things, just in my mind?
It seems to me that the buds don't quite recover until they've had a day in a small jar. Like, straight out the vacuum pack there's much less smell & flavour than develops over the next day or so. Like it's been suffocated and can breathe again.
Is it a known thing? Or like many things, just in my mind?
Its a bit of a shame and not really necessary but as you say the buds will bounce back quick and I don't think it harms them. Getting them straight into glass (preferably UV) quickly is important. I do like Bovedas packs for longer term storage, I even have some with humidity indicators lol!
I guessed it was most cost efficient stealth from a budget vendor and completely forgivable, as you say, the buds do recover. I'm just glad I'm not imagining it!
Yes, I've always been opposed to over sealing, whether it's shake or buds. Sealing it more will not make it smell any less. Certain vendors will also use a much cheaper plastic meaning it can stick to the bud too.
If you have good overall packaging, there's no need to strain the pack and if it really came to it, just seal one pack over another.
If you have good overall packaging, there's no need to strain the pack and if it really came to it, just seal one pack over another.
I guess cheaper vendors can't blow huge numbers on packing but need to meet a stealth requirement. I got a bit yesterday that was disappointing. Today it's fine. Certain vendors do it exceptionally well and everything arrives perfect and ready to roll. I guess it's all cost & speed. But at least other people agree so it's not me imagining it.
I think it doesn't change anything. It preserves it better tho. Think of all your food products that are vacuum sealed.
Buds exposed to air are constantly degrading slowly. Same as if you left some clear distillate opened exposed to air/oxigen it will turn dark yellow and brown eventually. Same will happen to buds even if they are in a jar. The thc oxidises, degrades and loses most of its terpenes.
Vacuming buds just ensures safe delivery and fresh product.
It is absolutely necessary for safety.
I prefer to be safe than sorry.
Buds exposed to air are constantly degrading slowly. Same as if you left some clear distillate opened exposed to air/oxigen it will turn dark yellow and brown eventually. Same will happen to buds even if they are in a jar. The thc oxidises, degrades and loses most of its terpenes.
Vacuming buds just ensures safe delivery and fresh product.
It is absolutely necessary for safety.
I prefer to be safe than sorry.
I've never needed to from one of your bits but thanks for the top tip. The only bit I've had from you where the packaging could have been better was a bit of hash that was so sticky it stuck to the bag so I had to cut it out. No harm done and seconds to rectify. But it'd have been happier in greaseproof paper. You guys are generally spot on with your packing & your whole service. I'll be back for more of that hash after payday.
Thank you for the feedback.
We have never vac sealed any of our products as we are able to achieve sublime stealth with other methods.
The greaseproof paper on the sticky hash is a recommendation we will be putting into place :)
We have never vac sealed any of our products as we are able to achieve sublime stealth with other methods.
The greaseproof paper on the sticky hash is a recommendation we will be putting into place :)
I'd guess that particular hash sweats in plastic while in the post. It's a very minor gripe and quite likely not seen at your end. It might have been exposed to heat in the post for example. Your service has been amazing on repeat. Thanks TGT.
I used to get 4oz of weed in flat packs from canada. And when I say flat packs... they were FLAT.
I only ordered a few of them, I used to smoke the weed too quickly as it was very compressed, you'd end up putting 1-2g in a joint without realising.
I don't think a tight vacuum seal will ruin the quality, but it may make you use more than you would normally.
I only ordered a few of them, I used to smoke the weed too quickly as it was very compressed, you'd end up putting 1-2g in a joint without realising.
I don't think a tight vacuum seal will ruin the quality, but it may make you use more than you would normally.
35 posts
+102 votes
by
BigRoo
Happy E420ster Folks
by
BigRoo
Happy E420ster Folks
- The Best 420 / Easter - Ever?
Hello folks of LB. Hope you are all having the best 420 Easter celebration there's ever been in the history of humankind. I'd like to wish you a Happy Easter or Happy 420 depending on which your religion is.
- Hoarding Weed
I've saved a bit of everything I've bought for a while so I've got loads of different bits to pick my way through over Easter. Added to that I've got extracts, various hash, rosin and all sorts in my stash.
- Kid in a Sweetshop
Basically I'm at a point where I've been ordering more than I actually smoke just because I wanted to try various stuff and I need to use up what I have and stop being Mr Greedy. Not least as I'm skint. I wonder if these two things are connected? It seems I am not fully past the kid in a sweetshop phase of LB membership.
- Fellow Potheads
Anyway I'd like to take a moment to reflect and to say I'm glad I found LB. First off, aside from a few nutters, you're a good bunch and I appreciate the interactions with my fellow potheads here. It's a real release from trudging through the monotonous drudgery of the real world each day. I've had lots of good advice and I've learned a lot. So thanks to the strong community of supportive LB folk.
- LB is a Winner
The obvious core amazing thing on LB though is being able to get decent great value weed delivered to my door. It's a world away from the procedure I used to go through.
- Pleasure from Pain
I only discovered LB while I was injured. That's a whole other story but it wasn't so easy to get about town. I really wanted someone to deliver me some weed so I spent the sofa time searching online until I found this place.
- The LB Feeling
I'm so glad I found LB. The products and service offered here is incredible. Often I order regular retail stuff coincidentally on same day as an LB order and almost every time the LB order beats the retail order to my door by days.
- It Blows My Mind
It's the selection of products that really blows my mind though. This has led me to buy and try all sorts of new stuff leading to my current overstocked situation. Which I'm not moaning about - it's much better than not having enough. As they say: weed will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no weed.
- Selections
Being able to carefully select what I like is such a luxury compared to my old late night scramble for whatever random bits matey had picked up. Yes, there's a lack of orange strains - I believe I've mentioned this before?! But overall there's such a great choice that I (almost) forgive the lack of some basic orange options. Especially nice is being able to order the hashes, extracts, RSO and D9 which are all luxury items to accompany and enhance my regular smoking but I love having them in my stash.
- I Am Lucky
I'm glad they built LB with a community feel too as it's nice to read through the recommendation topics by other people happy to share their thoughts and help guide others towards a great product. I feel lucky to be here.
- Thanks
Anyway I'll wrap up by saying thanks for reading this to anyone who still is. It's hard to imagine it's been informative but if it has that's a win for us all and if not I hope it's been entertaining at least. Thanks people. Enjoy the bank holidays.
Hello folks of LB. Hope you are all having the best 420 Easter celebration there's ever been in the history of humankind. I'd like to wish you a Happy Easter or Happy 420 depending on which your religion is.
- Hoarding Weed
I've saved a bit of everything I've bought for a while so I've got loads of different bits to pick my way through over Easter. Added to that I've got extracts, various hash, rosin and all sorts in my stash.
- Kid in a Sweetshop
Basically I'm at a point where I've been ordering more than I actually smoke just because I wanted to try various stuff and I need to use up what I have and stop being Mr Greedy. Not least as I'm skint. I wonder if these two things are connected? It seems I am not fully past the kid in a sweetshop phase of LB membership.
- Fellow Potheads
Anyway I'd like to take a moment to reflect and to say I'm glad I found LB. First off, aside from a few nutters, you're a good bunch and I appreciate the interactions with my fellow potheads here. It's a real release from trudging through the monotonous drudgery of the real world each day. I've had lots of good advice and I've learned a lot. So thanks to the strong community of supportive LB folk.
- LB is a Winner
The obvious core amazing thing on LB though is being able to get decent great value weed delivered to my door. It's a world away from the procedure I used to go through.
- Pleasure from Pain
I only discovered LB while I was injured. That's a whole other story but it wasn't so easy to get about town. I really wanted someone to deliver me some weed so I spent the sofa time searching online until I found this place.
- The LB Feeling
I'm so glad I found LB. The products and service offered here is incredible. Often I order regular retail stuff coincidentally on same day as an LB order and almost every time the LB order beats the retail order to my door by days.
- It Blows My Mind
It's the selection of products that really blows my mind though. This has led me to buy and try all sorts of new stuff leading to my current overstocked situation. Which I'm not moaning about - it's much better than not having enough. As they say: weed will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no weed.
- Selections
Being able to carefully select what I like is such a luxury compared to my old late night scramble for whatever random bits matey had picked up. Yes, there's a lack of orange strains - I believe I've mentioned this before?! But overall there's such a great choice that I (almost) forgive the lack of some basic orange options. Especially nice is being able to order the hashes, extracts, RSO and D9 which are all luxury items to accompany and enhance my regular smoking but I love having them in my stash.
- I Am Lucky
I'm glad they built LB with a community feel too as it's nice to read through the recommendation topics by other people happy to share their thoughts and help guide others towards a great product. I feel lucky to be here.
- Thanks
Anyway I'll wrap up by saying thanks for reading this to anyone who still is. It's hard to imagine it's been informative but if it has that's a win for us all and if not I hope it's been entertaining at least. Thanks people. Enjoy the bank holidays.
I love LB! It's like a stoned facebook 🤣 interesting reads, interactions with other users. The occasional grab a brew beef on the topic page 👀 some absolutely wonderful people on here! Each brings their own uniqueness to the table!
Hope you have a wonderful easter/420!
P.s easter is technically the celebration of the one and only recorded zombie! 🤣👀🐣
Hope you have a wonderful easter/420!
P.s easter is technically the celebration of the one and only recorded zombie! 🤣👀🐣
Thanks man. Zombie Jesus made me laugh. Aye, LB is a great place to hang out with some interesting characters for sure. I've learned a lot and laughed a lot. It's part of my escape from the general pressure of regular life. Happy Easter / 420. I'm already working on getting slowly baked.
Happy E420ster All!
Hope the cookies went well for you Roo, that is the way dosage should be done!
Hope the cookies went well for you Roo, that is the way dosage should be done!
I well overdid it yesterday. Was still completely spaced out this morning. I fully ticked the 420 box. Was a good practice for Star Wars day in a few weeks time. Happy E420ster!
Happy Easter 420. I was making cookies using an RSO syringe on Good Friday. Was aiming for a fair 250mg. The syringe stuck then suddenly unstuck under a wee bit of pressure and I unloaded the entire lot into warm butter. So I've had to make 4 cookies at about 250mg each. As we spoke before they don't store well. The last remaining cookie could be used to knock nails in. There's lots to be said for ordering in proper edibles man. I really should keep some of your stuff in my stash.
Happy Easter 420 to you too! That’s a proper Good Friday miracle—RSO cookie style. Sounds like the syringe had a mind of its own and just said, “Nah, you’re getting the whole gram, mate.” Four 250mg cookies is wild though—definitely a “clear your schedule” kind of bake. I feel you on the texture going from chewy to “construction-grade.” Honestly, that last cookie could probably survive a nuclear winter.
And yeah, it’s always handy having a stash of proper edibles on standby—measured, smooth, and no risk of accidental overkill. I’ve got you covered anytime you want to restock the munchies drawer.
And yeah, it’s always handy having a stash of proper edibles on standby—measured, smooth, and no risk of accidental overkill. I’ve got you covered anytime you want to restock the munchies drawer.
I do definitely like the idea of edibles with a longer shelf life. You could paint this cookie up and make Captain America a new shield with it.
I've never had that happen with a syringe before. Must have been slightly stuck or fused where it'd been left a while. Then very suddenly unstuck.
What do you use for your edibles? It's feco isn't it?
I've never had that happen with a syringe before. Must have been slightly stuck or fused where it'd been left a while. Then very suddenly unstuck.
What do you use for your edibles? It's feco isn't it?
Haha yes! Captain Canna-merica—defending the world one 250mg cookie at a time. Honestly though, it’s impressive it didn’t crumble under its own potency.
Sounds like that syringe had a crusty bit near the tip from sitting too long—bit of stickage, bit of pressure, and boom: butter bomb. Classic RSO drama.
Yeah, I usually use FECO for my infusions. It gives a stronger, more full-spectrum effect than distillate, and it’s a bit more predictable than straight-up RSO in terms of dosing and flavor. I’ll mix it into warm butter or coconut oil using a low-temp double boiler to make sure it blends evenly, then go from there depending on what I’m baking or making. Helps a lot with consistency and shelf life too.
I could sort you with a few long-lasting treats for the stash—stuff that keeps its potency and doesn’t end up doubling as home improvement gear.
Sounds like that syringe had a crusty bit near the tip from sitting too long—bit of stickage, bit of pressure, and boom: butter bomb. Classic RSO drama.
Yeah, I usually use FECO for my infusions. It gives a stronger, more full-spectrum effect than distillate, and it’s a bit more predictable than straight-up RSO in terms of dosing and flavor. I’ll mix it into warm butter or coconut oil using a low-temp double boiler to make sure it blends evenly, then go from there depending on what I’m baking or making. Helps a lot with consistency and shelf life too.
I could sort you with a few long-lasting treats for the stash—stuff that keeps its potency and doesn’t end up doubling as home improvement gear.
Cannavengers would be the superhero film dreams are made from. Captain Cannamerica, The Hemp and Rizlaman save the world from tainted hash and low grade buds.
I definitely prefer full spectrum edibles to D9. Your Doritos were fantastic. I had a wee moment where I had to talk my brain round into functioning again as the strength surprised me. I do use D9 but usually only when I need to be up and at it the following day as it's an easier ride. RSO tends to hit harder and linger longer I find for me.
What do you recommend?
I definitely prefer full spectrum edibles to D9. Your Doritos were fantastic. I had a wee moment where I had to talk my brain round into functioning again as the strength surprised me. I do use D9 but usually only when I need to be up and at it the following day as it's an easier ride. RSO tends to hit harder and linger longer I find for me.
What do you recommend?
Haha yesss, Cannavengers needs to happen immediately. Captain Cannamerica with a pre-roll shield and Rizlaman swinging in with terp-infused wisdom? Iconic.
Totally feel you on the edibles front — my millions are strictly for the heavy hitters. The kind that sneak up like a friendly freight train. My gummies tend to be the slow realisers, you know the type — chill at first, then suddenly you're deep in conversation with your own thoughts about the texture of sound.
RSO is a beast, definitely has that "strap in, we're going for a ride" energy. D9’s nice for daytime — lighter on the mind and less couch-locky, especially when there's stuff to do. But yeah, when it’s time to fully tune out, full spec or RSO every time
Totally feel you on the edibles front — my millions are strictly for the heavy hitters. The kind that sneak up like a friendly freight train. My gummies tend to be the slow realisers, you know the type — chill at first, then suddenly you're deep in conversation with your own thoughts about the texture of sound.
RSO is a beast, definitely has that "strap in, we're going for a ride" energy. D9’s nice for daytime — lighter on the mind and less couch-locky, especially when there's stuff to do. But yeah, when it’s time to fully tune out, full spec or RSO every time
A belated happy Easter Big fella! Hope you had a good one. It always makes me smile that over two thousand years after a man was nailed to a tree for saying how great it would be to be nice to each other for a change (to paraphrase the immortal words or the sadly all too mortal Douglas Adams), we celebrate this by worshipping a magical bunny who miraculously produces chocolate eggs!
Thanks man. This has reminded me that I should re-read all the DA stuff. It's been years. I've still got well used books on my shelf somewhere.
Happy Belated 420 one and all.
Good read sir...I've been on here 3 years and still feel like a kid in a sweet shop 😀...and there's just never enough coin to go round !
Like yourself, LB is a revelation to the old days ...chasing half way round the country for a dirty daughter. Now it's delivered to my door....brilliant!
The funny thing is , over the years 3 of my plugs have been postmen. 🙆♂️
Good read sir...I've been on here 3 years and still feel like a kid in a sweet shop 😀...and there's just never enough coin to go round !
Like yourself, LB is a revelation to the old days ...chasing half way round the country for a dirty daughter. Now it's delivered to my door....brilliant!
The funny thing is , over the years 3 of my plugs have been postmen. 🙆♂️
Thanks man. Yeah there's so many things to try and I only have limited funding. LB requires a wee bit more planning ahead around bank hols like Easter or Xmas but is so much more convenient. I've had bud land within 18 hours. I've spent longer than that chasing matey round the corner in the past.
😅😅 been there man.
I have to limit my LB time else I'd be bankrupt! Everytime I come on I find something new I want.
I'm always amazed at how quickly some orders get delivered, ive had similar experience to youself...even deliveries on a Sunday!
LB has definitely been liberating
I have to limit my LB time else I'd be bankrupt! Everytime I come on I find something new I want.
I'm always amazed at how quickly some orders get delivered, ive had similar experience to youself...even deliveries on a Sunday!
LB has definitely been liberating
The Sunday deliveries were an eye opener for me too. I didn't even know they worked on a Sunday. As payday comes round I usually have a cart full and have to delete three quarters of it. My eyes are bigger than my wallet.
🤣🤣🤣I've taken to not adding things to my cart until I have coin at the end of the month , like yourself. This way I have forgotten half of what I've seen and hence spend less of the hard earned. Doesn't always work tho....way over spent this last month 🤦
Having to order in advance tends to make me overestimate what I really need. Especially when we have bank holidays. I don't want to get caught short. I'm not quite as bad as when I first joined though - I'll buy one of them, and one of them, and two of those, and woah, not seen that for years - one of them.. etc.
That was my problem this month....didn't factor in easter!
My other short fall is bargains...can't resist. Talking of bargains, have you tried GC's Snowman og....bloody banging old school skunky high.
There you go $55 a daughter... bargain
My other short fall is bargains...can't resist. Talking of bargains, have you tried GC's Snowman og....bloody banging old school skunky high.
There you go $55 a daughter... bargain
Aye, I can't resist a bargain. I've not had the snowman but I've had some bloody lovely bits from the GC 55 dollar range. Had Pink Certz smalls in my last order and that was phenomenally good for the price. I'll not be ordering again til month end though. Waiting on payday. in theory anyway.
Agreed the $55 range are banging...missed the Pink Certz tho...it wasn't around long. Hopefully there will be some snowman around when you next order...I highly recommend it
I think the Pink was probably end of bag sale so limited amounts. If GC still has the Snowman I'll definitely order it to see if I end up walking in the air and get to see Santa.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/xLaJLw
Hopefully that works. A BigRoo inspired edible... looks killer tbf. Domutwo I think is the guy who invented it
Hopefully that works. A BigRoo inspired edible... looks killer tbf. Domutwo I think is the guy who invented it
I found it. Has made my day. Thanks for flagging it up to me.
No worries. It made me chuckle . I might have worked it back in the day but not now. I'd be asleep on the sofa with the Mrs moaning I'm doing to much 🙆♂️
Great info!
I really enjoyed the Banana Runtz from TGT, and I'm looking forward to getting some more this Friday. The flavour is so moreish and it vapes beautifully and smooth.
I'm also looking to try some products from The Good Stuff. Particularly, the Pineapple Frozen or the Sour Diesel x Purple Punch.
There is also the Fruit 3x Filtered from Babstar
https://littlebiggy.net/link/tyj69i
and the Apple Runtz from Dr Green Thumb
https://littlebiggy.net/item/kL32tcaauSJqM8U2pttCd1JQ/view/p
I wonder if you have any experience with these sellers or products.
Long live LB ✊
I really enjoyed the Banana Runtz from TGT, and I'm looking forward to getting some more this Friday. The flavour is so moreish and it vapes beautifully and smooth.
I'm also looking to try some products from The Good Stuff. Particularly, the Pineapple Frozen or the Sour Diesel x Purple Punch.
There is also the Fruit 3x Filtered from Babstar
https://littlebiggy.net/link/tyj69i
and the Apple Runtz from Dr Green Thumb
https://littlebiggy.net/item/kL32tcaauSJqM8U2pttCd1JQ/view/p
I wonder if you have any experience with these sellers or products.
Long live LB ✊
The hash from the good stuff is amazing. The pineapple frozen is lovely stuff. However the last two orders I had from TGS were wrong and it took ages to get the right products through the post. So, the hash is amongst the best on LB but the service not always as good. Maybe they've got it running better now so might be worth looking through the recent reviews to see how many days it's taking for orders.
I've not ordered from Babbstar or Green thumb but I'd expect you'll get something decent there.
I've not ordered from Babbstar or Green thumb but I'd expect you'll get something decent there.
Happy 420/Easter everyone! 💚
P.S, i see what you did there with caption BigRoo 👌
P.S, i see what you did there with caption BigRoo 👌
14 posts
+36 votes
by
BigRoo
420 Promos Are Live On LB But What is 420 All About?
by
BigRoo
420 Promos Are Live On LB But What is 420 All About?
- Surely Star Wars Day is the Big One?
For me, my big stoner day is usually Star Wars day on May 5th. It's the perfect day for me to get fully spaced and I fully recommend the experience. This year it's a Sunday before a bank holiday. The perfect year to start.
- 420 Growing
I see that 420 has grown year on year both in scale and culture. Many vendors cite 420 in their names and people are gearing up for it here so I thought it might be fun to explore it as I don't actually know that much about it. Perhaps I could use it as a practice run for May 5th.
- 420 Origin Story
A small amount of 'research' online suggests that it started when a small group of teenagers in California (of course) during the 70s would go in search of a rumoured abandoned cannabis grow after school each day. They'd meet at 4.20pm. I suppose if digital watches had been popular earlier then we might now be calling it 16:20. Anyway 420 became their slang for the weed search and then afterwards for weed in general. I've no idea if they ever found that grow but something else grew from their slang.
- It's Not What You Know But Who
One of the group was friends with someone connected to the band The Grateful Dead. They're a fantastic band of stoners if you've not checked them out; very spangly guitars; Friend of the Devil is a brilliantly written song.
The Grateful Dead followers were referred to as Deadheads and they picked up the 420 slang for weed and spread it amongst other potheads.
It's a beautifully simple origin of something now set solidly in the calendar as a cannabis celebration.
- The First 420
The first 420 celebration was in the early 1990s in - guess where - yup - California. The 20th April has been chosen for 420 as Americans write dates the wrong way round like 4/20.
- Should We Make It British?
I suppose we should really call the British version 204 to be true to ourselves. The rapper Fifty Cent should probably also be called Thirty Seven Pence over here - or I suppose Zero Point Zero Zero Zero Zero Zero Five Eight on LB. This is why no one puts me in charge of anything. Where was I....
- So what's on offer for 420 (UK 204) on LB?
I've noted a few 420 promos launching in the last week or so hence writing this topic.
- Bargain Extracts
First up we have a bargain crumble from Ganja. $45 for 3.5g is a bargain extract. The reviews look good. It looks like a good deal to me. I've never ordered from Ganja so can't comment on them as a vendor.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7Tfs4u
- Bargain Distillate
Taking 420 very seriously Ganja have another promo live on their distillate. This one must be one of the biggest bargains on LB as they have 10ml for just $45. That's like $4.50 per 1ml for anyone really bad at maths. That's a fantastic deal if the distillate is good and clean. Has anyone ordered this?
https://littlebiggy.net/link/AEgde9
- Bargain Trainwreck Weed
Next up we have a promo from a new vendor looking to make a mark for 420. Herb has some Trainwreck at just $25 per 3.5g. Trainwreck is an old school favourite that crops up in the genetics all sorts of lovely strains. It's a solid choice for a 420 celebration. I've not used Herb before and it's rare that I'll use newer vendors but the bargain is there should you choose it.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/DGnUR8
- Bargain Price Edibles
Following this we have a deal on some brilliantly named edibles from SilentHippoIV. Family High, a play on the popular cartoon name, are currently being sold at $45 for two packs (1200mg) plus a bonus sweet all to set us up for 420. This is another vendor I've not personally used before but the reviews look good. Always do your own due diligence though folks.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/rvuLLx
- Bargain All-in Bundle
And the final deal I've found comes from the lovely folks at Cannabis Cannibals and it's 420 bundles so you've everything you need for your stoner session in one pack. This is the only listing here that's not $45 with the bundles ranging from $80 - $360 with a mix of ready rolls, hash and edibles. Nice work CC.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Qrmykf
- Get Involved in 420
I'm sure loads more deals will go live after I post this topic and I expect I've missed some out because I'm a lazy stoner. That being so please post links up in the comments to any 420 specific deals that you see to share them with me and the LB community.
- What Are You Doing For 420?
As always thanks for reading my topic, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please upvote this if you like this content and get involved in the comments as it helps to share it on LB.
Let me know what your plans are for 420 and if you'll be using these deals or buying something special. Thanks LB.
For me, my big stoner day is usually Star Wars day on May 5th. It's the perfect day for me to get fully spaced and I fully recommend the experience. This year it's a Sunday before a bank holiday. The perfect year to start.
- 420 Growing
I see that 420 has grown year on year both in scale and culture. Many vendors cite 420 in their names and people are gearing up for it here so I thought it might be fun to explore it as I don't actually know that much about it. Perhaps I could use it as a practice run for May 5th.
- 420 Origin Story
A small amount of 'research' online suggests that it started when a small group of teenagers in California (of course) during the 70s would go in search of a rumoured abandoned cannabis grow after school each day. They'd meet at 4.20pm. I suppose if digital watches had been popular earlier then we might now be calling it 16:20. Anyway 420 became their slang for the weed search and then afterwards for weed in general. I've no idea if they ever found that grow but something else grew from their slang.
- It's Not What You Know But Who
One of the group was friends with someone connected to the band The Grateful Dead. They're a fantastic band of stoners if you've not checked them out; very spangly guitars; Friend of the Devil is a brilliantly written song.
The Grateful Dead followers were referred to as Deadheads and they picked up the 420 slang for weed and spread it amongst other potheads.
It's a beautifully simple origin of something now set solidly in the calendar as a cannabis celebration.
- The First 420
The first 420 celebration was in the early 1990s in - guess where - yup - California. The 20th April has been chosen for 420 as Americans write dates the wrong way round like 4/20.
- Should We Make It British?
I suppose we should really call the British version 204 to be true to ourselves. The rapper Fifty Cent should probably also be called Thirty Seven Pence over here - or I suppose Zero Point Zero Zero Zero Zero Zero Five Eight on LB. This is why no one puts me in charge of anything. Where was I....
- So what's on offer for 420 (UK 204) on LB?
I've noted a few 420 promos launching in the last week or so hence writing this topic.
- Bargain Extracts
First up we have a bargain crumble from Ganja. $45 for 3.5g is a bargain extract. The reviews look good. It looks like a good deal to me. I've never ordered from Ganja so can't comment on them as a vendor.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7Tfs4u
- Bargain Distillate
Taking 420 very seriously Ganja have another promo live on their distillate. This one must be one of the biggest bargains on LB as they have 10ml for just $45. That's like $4.50 per 1ml for anyone really bad at maths. That's a fantastic deal if the distillate is good and clean. Has anyone ordered this?
https://littlebiggy.net/link/AEgde9
- Bargain Trainwreck Weed
Next up we have a promo from a new vendor looking to make a mark for 420. Herb has some Trainwreck at just $25 per 3.5g. Trainwreck is an old school favourite that crops up in the genetics all sorts of lovely strains. It's a solid choice for a 420 celebration. I've not used Herb before and it's rare that I'll use newer vendors but the bargain is there should you choose it.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/DGnUR8
- Bargain Price Edibles
Following this we have a deal on some brilliantly named edibles from SilentHippoIV. Family High, a play on the popular cartoon name, are currently being sold at $45 for two packs (1200mg) plus a bonus sweet all to set us up for 420. This is another vendor I've not personally used before but the reviews look good. Always do your own due diligence though folks.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/rvuLLx
- Bargain All-in Bundle
And the final deal I've found comes from the lovely folks at Cannabis Cannibals and it's 420 bundles so you've everything you need for your stoner session in one pack. This is the only listing here that's not $45 with the bundles ranging from $80 - $360 with a mix of ready rolls, hash and edibles. Nice work CC.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Qrmykf
- Get Involved in 420
I'm sure loads more deals will go live after I post this topic and I expect I've missed some out because I'm a lazy stoner. That being so please post links up in the comments to any 420 specific deals that you see to share them with me and the LB community.
- What Are You Doing For 420?
As always thanks for reading my topic, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please upvote this if you like this content and get involved in the comments as it helps to share it on LB.
Let me know what your plans are for 420 and if you'll be using these deals or buying something special. Thanks LB.
Thanks for the shout brother!
This topic got me thinking.
Is 420 the only day celebrating a medicine/drug? It would make it just a little more special :)
This topic got me thinking.
Is 420 the only day celebrating a medicine/drug? It would make it just a little more special :)
I don't know but it's likely it is. I'll take it. Hard to imagine coke day or smack day being able to sail the same fine line between popular tolerance and illegality.
I think it was a year ago I recieved my 4oz order from Thai lands. The boofscotti. Absolute bargain for 4 oz and so glad it turned up. Best 420 ever. This year I've been done out of $160 buy a new vendor currently only got a couple of Gs of radars mix bucket left and praying the local pulls through with some 10/10 wedding cake 🤣. Swings and roundabouts I guess 😬
I was always tempted by Thai lands but I've never done an import buy before. I've read on here your 160 is to do with one of the vendors I've linked. I apologise about that mate. I looked at the product and reviews when doing this topic but didn't check out the vendors thoroughly to see they were involved in a spat. I just saw they were new. Did you get a dispute through okay?
Hey BigRoo, I have heard a few origin stories over the years but that one always persists. If you haven't seen it Long Strange Trip is a Grateful Dead documentary which is a really good watch and shows how their fans were such a big community.
I think my 420 treat budget will be going to RealD this year, the only offers I have been tempted by and you missed them out so I added a link. I haven't bought from them before but that Orange Canoli has been on my wanted list for a while now🧡
4/20 is Easter Sunday 🐣 so plenty of chocolate eggs to munch on but don't forget the bank holidays.💚
I think my 420 treat budget will be going to RealD this year, the only offers I have been tempted by and you missed them out so I added a link. I haven't bought from them before but that Orange Canoli has been on my wanted list for a while now🧡
4/20 is Easter Sunday 🐣 so plenty of chocolate eggs to munch on but don't forget the bank holidays.💚
I'll check out the documentary. I think I've seen a clip as the Grateful Dead tour bus driver was Neal Cassidy who Jack Kerouac based the character of Dean Moriarty on in the novel On The Road.
I just checked out Real D. They've got their static on offer too. I didn't see this as it's not listed as 420 specific. Real D are highly regarded and I've ordered from them a while ago myself so hard to imagine you'll have any issues there.
I just checked out Real D. They've got their static on offer too. I didn't see this as it's not listed as 420 specific. Real D are highly regarded and I've ordered from them a while ago myself so hard to imagine you'll have any issues there.
Yeah I am tempted by the static too, I think the offer was posted on the wall last week. I have no concerns about ordering off them, I think it has just always been above budget, but this is a special occasion😂
It's a great price for a static hash. I'm pretty tempted myself. It's highly rated over a long period of time. I need to put an order through today for some bits n bobs for the weekend. I'll probably just get weed though.
I may be wrong but i am fairly sure the 420 thing started from a legislative effort in the 90's called "proposition 420" and all other 420 related things, like the date, 420 basically becoming slang for weed etc spawned from that
That's what I'd expected to find when I started researching it but the 420 name is much older than that. The story presented here has been in the Huffington Post and also in High Times. There's also interviews online with members of the group who started it.
I'd heard something totally different years ago and that's what I had in mind when I searched for it. The story presented here is referenced and published in the news. Of course that doesn't make it true but I did check sources to try to be factual and this seems the most likely to be correct - I think. Thanks man.
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BigRoo
La Mousse Vs L.A. Mousse. International Hash Challenge
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BigRoo
La Mousse Vs L.A. Mousse. International Hash Challenge
- Mousse Challenge -
When I saw that Green Cat had both the Moroccan La Mousse and the American L.A. Mousse I thought it'd be an interesting comparison to pitch them against each other and see what the differences were.
- Moroccan Roll -
La Mousse:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/3azIcS
We're going to start with the Moroccan La Mousse. This type of hash is super popular these days. I've had it a few times elsewhere and it's usually a mild hash that's very crumbly and dry.
So the first thing with the GC Moroccan La Mousse is that it's not quite like that. It's more solid and it doesn't touch crumble the way I've known La Mousse to usually. It seems oilier too.
- Internet Research -
Yes, I'm using the term 'research' very loosely but looking online there's a few different methods of creating a La Mousse as it's either dry sifted or ice water extracted before being dried and whipped into a crumbly texture. This hash has come out more solid than I've had with previous la mousse. I would be happy to learn more about this from any hash heads out there.
- Smoking La Mousse -
It's a nice hash to smoke with some thick hashy clouds forming on each puff. It's got that traditional Moroccan spiced flavour in there but is a fresher smoke than something like an old rocky. It's smooth to smoke too with no cheese grater throat going on.
As a cheeky daytime hash this is spot on. I'm glad I bought it. In a blind test I'd guess this as a commercial Moroccan hash from that expected spice note, possibly even from the smell of it burning before I even took a drag, but it's still a pretty nice hash with an easy stone that demands little from you.
- From The Land of the Free -
So the big question I had is did the Americans take this hash staple and improve it?
Los Angeles Mousse (L.A. Mousse)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/fBdJSp
I've no idea how Green Cat packed the American L.A. Mousse and got it to me in mostly one piece. Captain Kirk would genuinely have had trouble beaming it somewhere and landing it there in one piece. It is a testament to the care GC must take. It disintegrated as soon as I touched it. Touch crumble is an understatement for this hash. It's more like the consistency of yesterday's sand castle. That does make it awkward to handle but simple to use. I have the Italian Ice variant of the L.A. Mousse.
- Fresh Smelling -
When you roll with it it leaves you with slightly sticky fingers and a very fresh cannabis smell. It's not so much like the spiced piney dry hash smell of the Moroccan La Mousse and has retained more of a fresh floral profile. That doesn't follow through as much on taste as you'd hope but it is there and it's a smooth and fresh hash for sure. I'm enjoying smoking it. I'm getting nice lightly flavoured clouds of smooth fresh smoke. It's not as strong tasting as the Moroccan nor as floral as the smell first teases it might be but I'm enjoying it more I think.
- Power and Strength -
Neither of the hashes are desperately strong for me as you'd expect from a commercial grade. It is probably the Moroccan that wins on both strength and flavour but it leans more on the traditional hash spice taste and heady stone. I think because of that I'm favouring the American version as a daytime puff. There's just something very fresh and clean about smoking it that I seem to enjoy more and it eases into a gentle stone.
- How Does it Compare to a Triple Filtered Hash? -
Banana Runtz Triple Filtered Hash:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Prui70
Let's chuck a curve ball in and compare both to a triple filter hash also from Green Cat as I happen to have some. I thought that despite it being a bit more expensive that'd it'd be a good fit for this review. I've had a few triple filtered hashes that would have been a decent comparison to the Moroccan La Mousse I have here. However, typically for Green Cat, this 3x filter hash is loads nicer than I expected it to be.
- Mmmmm... Gassy -
This has smells of gassy fresh resin and pleasantly squidges into fluffy pieces as you crumble it. The smell is one I know but I can't place it. I think it might touch on an original kush smell. It's zesty but not my favourite sort of orange. Perhaps it's the banana smell in there. It's nice and fruit-fresh though like an extract smell but not at that hyper strength level.
- Flavour -
Flavour-wise it's well ahead of either Mousse and the same goes for its strength which is an easier stone than smoking weed but still provides a solid hit. The smoke is thick and oily. This hash is much nicer and much fresher than I expected.
Much like the American L.A. Mousse there's a lack of the typical old spiced hash flavour in lieu of something much fresher but with this it's much more so.
- I Am Surprised -
I'm genuinely surprised by this hash. It's not that it's the best hash I've ever had. But it's so much nicer and fresher than any of the triple filters I've had before I'm questioning if they were even genuine. The stone from this too is a decent level and a notch above either Mousse. I actually regret introducing it into this topic and the point I thought I was going to make about it having similar flavour traits to the Moroccan La Mousse has fallen apart instantly. It doesn't in any way.
- So Which La Mousse is Best? -
If I was to buy a Mousse again, of the two here, I'd buy the American L.A.
If flavour and strength were plotted onto a graph this decision may not make sense on paper but I know that given those two I currently reach for the L.A. Maybe it's a novelty value. I expect fans of the original rocky / soap strains will like the old spice of the Moroccan and tell me how wrong I am.
- However -
Where my hash money will actually be going is on the triple filtered banana runtz as it's a really bloody nice hash and has completely surprised me. I want more of it. It costs more than the Mousse but is worth it.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please get involved in the comments and upvote the post if you like reading this stuff.
When I saw that Green Cat had both the Moroccan La Mousse and the American L.A. Mousse I thought it'd be an interesting comparison to pitch them against each other and see what the differences were.
- Moroccan Roll -
La Mousse:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/3azIcS
We're going to start with the Moroccan La Mousse. This type of hash is super popular these days. I've had it a few times elsewhere and it's usually a mild hash that's very crumbly and dry.
So the first thing with the GC Moroccan La Mousse is that it's not quite like that. It's more solid and it doesn't touch crumble the way I've known La Mousse to usually. It seems oilier too.
- Internet Research -
Yes, I'm using the term 'research' very loosely but looking online there's a few different methods of creating a La Mousse as it's either dry sifted or ice water extracted before being dried and whipped into a crumbly texture. This hash has come out more solid than I've had with previous la mousse. I would be happy to learn more about this from any hash heads out there.
- Smoking La Mousse -
It's a nice hash to smoke with some thick hashy clouds forming on each puff. It's got that traditional Moroccan spiced flavour in there but is a fresher smoke than something like an old rocky. It's smooth to smoke too with no cheese grater throat going on.
As a cheeky daytime hash this is spot on. I'm glad I bought it. In a blind test I'd guess this as a commercial Moroccan hash from that expected spice note, possibly even from the smell of it burning before I even took a drag, but it's still a pretty nice hash with an easy stone that demands little from you.
- From The Land of the Free -
So the big question I had is did the Americans take this hash staple and improve it?
Los Angeles Mousse (L.A. Mousse)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/fBdJSp
I've no idea how Green Cat packed the American L.A. Mousse and got it to me in mostly one piece. Captain Kirk would genuinely have had trouble beaming it somewhere and landing it there in one piece. It is a testament to the care GC must take. It disintegrated as soon as I touched it. Touch crumble is an understatement for this hash. It's more like the consistency of yesterday's sand castle. That does make it awkward to handle but simple to use. I have the Italian Ice variant of the L.A. Mousse.
- Fresh Smelling -
When you roll with it it leaves you with slightly sticky fingers and a very fresh cannabis smell. It's not so much like the spiced piney dry hash smell of the Moroccan La Mousse and has retained more of a fresh floral profile. That doesn't follow through as much on taste as you'd hope but it is there and it's a smooth and fresh hash for sure. I'm enjoying smoking it. I'm getting nice lightly flavoured clouds of smooth fresh smoke. It's not as strong tasting as the Moroccan nor as floral as the smell first teases it might be but I'm enjoying it more I think.
- Power and Strength -
Neither of the hashes are desperately strong for me as you'd expect from a commercial grade. It is probably the Moroccan that wins on both strength and flavour but it leans more on the traditional hash spice taste and heady stone. I think because of that I'm favouring the American version as a daytime puff. There's just something very fresh and clean about smoking it that I seem to enjoy more and it eases into a gentle stone.
- How Does it Compare to a Triple Filtered Hash? -
Banana Runtz Triple Filtered Hash:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Prui70
Let's chuck a curve ball in and compare both to a triple filter hash also from Green Cat as I happen to have some. I thought that despite it being a bit more expensive that'd it'd be a good fit for this review. I've had a few triple filtered hashes that would have been a decent comparison to the Moroccan La Mousse I have here. However, typically for Green Cat, this 3x filter hash is loads nicer than I expected it to be.
- Mmmmm... Gassy -
This has smells of gassy fresh resin and pleasantly squidges into fluffy pieces as you crumble it. The smell is one I know but I can't place it. I think it might touch on an original kush smell. It's zesty but not my favourite sort of orange. Perhaps it's the banana smell in there. It's nice and fruit-fresh though like an extract smell but not at that hyper strength level.
- Flavour -
Flavour-wise it's well ahead of either Mousse and the same goes for its strength which is an easier stone than smoking weed but still provides a solid hit. The smoke is thick and oily. This hash is much nicer and much fresher than I expected.
Much like the American L.A. Mousse there's a lack of the typical old spiced hash flavour in lieu of something much fresher but with this it's much more so.
- I Am Surprised -
I'm genuinely surprised by this hash. It's not that it's the best hash I've ever had. But it's so much nicer and fresher than any of the triple filters I've had before I'm questioning if they were even genuine. The stone from this too is a decent level and a notch above either Mousse. I actually regret introducing it into this topic and the point I thought I was going to make about it having similar flavour traits to the Moroccan La Mousse has fallen apart instantly. It doesn't in any way.
- So Which La Mousse is Best? -
If I was to buy a Mousse again, of the two here, I'd buy the American L.A.
If flavour and strength were plotted onto a graph this decision may not make sense on paper but I know that given those two I currently reach for the L.A. Maybe it's a novelty value. I expect fans of the original rocky / soap strains will like the old spice of the Moroccan and tell me how wrong I am.
- However -
Where my hash money will actually be going is on the triple filtered banana runtz as it's a really bloody nice hash and has completely surprised me. I want more of it. It costs more than the Mousse but is worth it.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please get involved in the comments and upvote the post if you like reading this stuff.
I've no idea quite what the video is showing. The American LA Mousse is a pretty nice smoke though.
I couldn't quite grasp what was going on. Like I couldn't watch that and go and make la mousse hash. It wasn't like 1. Grow plants. 2. Cut plants. 3... Etc... it looked like they were mixing up some weird stuff but without explanation I don't know what it was or why. I'll look into it some more when I get some down time.
Thanks for this good read
Was going to try some of the American stuff but you’ve just convinced me otherwise. Will stop being so tight and get something with a bit more power
Was going to try some of the American stuff but you’ve just convinced me otherwise. Will stop being so tight and get something with a bit more power
I'd have the American again but only as a chilled daytime smoke I suspect. Much like the PK black I've got stashed it'll come out from time to time. For me it's not going to fill my full stoned requirements. But that's also true of pretty much every other commercial hash I've tried too. It depends how much money you want to spend but there's a hash at pretty much every price point on LB - and some of them are crazy strong.
Can u mention some crazy strong hash ?? When I see the prices for some hash here what the f happened..? Green Cat prices are ok..but I'm still had not tried a hash from here better in effects on myself than El chapo black hash that radar breeder had in year 2019. over priced expensive hash gives u nothing but a feeling of wanting more plus tolerance grows with every use .. so not recommended unless u like the addiction feeling in your chest.. Tropicana la mousse good hash and strong, cheesecake mild but super relaxing and just ordered Italian ice will see how is that... But the main problem of all hashish are the strains that people create and what they create is same genetics all too many times crossed... Bless
Some of the hashes like wpff, some statics, stuff like the Barz LA or cold cured jungle boys are crazy strong compared to a commercial hash. Stuff like the Piatella is crazy priced too. I quite like a fancy hash as a top up smoke from time to time though.
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BigRoo
Who's on top? Why do some products cling to the top spot on the wall?
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BigRoo
Who's on top? Why do some products cling to the top spot on the wall?
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" (Oscar Wilde)
Something I find oddly reassuring is looking at the items wall. Perhaps it's like gazing up at the stars. Staring into endless infinity of space peppered with the light from stars that spent millions of years travelling before meeting our eyes. It tightly frames our little place in the universe in a reassuringly small but optimistic way.
Looking at the thousand plus products on the LB items wall reassures me similarly that I'm just a tiny part of a massive overall picture and as a result of the scale of it all, I'm unlikely to run out of weed or hash. It's where I find an element of peace of mind in my life. My LB zen.
- Wall Stalker -
I'm often browsing the wall, wondering if certain products or strains are available. I routinely check for orange strains of course and I'm routinely disappointed by the (lack of) results but this isn't yet another orange rant so I won't jump down that rabbit hole.
I also like to check for certain oldies like White Widow or Durban Poison or just cruise around seeing what's what.
I've watched with keen interest as a very small number of products seem to hold the top spot as I routinely hit the items wall.
- First Up -
When I joined it was the static hash listing by Real D in our consistent top spot. I've not had this hash yet but nearly bought it a couple of times when they had an offer on. Real D are a solid vendor although I've not ordered there for ages. The hash flavours have changed slightly but I remember the Blue Dream being available and I've always fancied it even when the orange variants are on offer.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/JX9Q0Q
- Another Winner -
I can't remember what exactly replaced Real D but I remember for some time The Spacemen held the top spot with their bargain listing. I've seen all sorts of lovely looking bargain bits fly through that post over time. But again I've not ordered from their top listing although The Spacemen also provide a great service with loads of great quality bits.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/P9pt1M
- Most Recent Top Spot -
It seems there is another consistent winner recently as it's been all about Don Loco and their Top Shelf listing taking the top spot on LB. And once again I can't comment as I've not only not ordered this number one wall product, I've never ordered anything from Don Loco. Although they seem a good sort by reputation and often have bits in that I quite fancy.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OUvkd2
- Conclusions -
I'm not sure what conclusions to draw from this but it's kind of odd that I've not ordered any top spot product. It's also interesting that they're all multi variant listings that remain in place with just the product details changing. Perhaps the algorithm here loves a long term listing over a freshie. And perhaps we buyers do too as I assume there's some logic to how it all works.
- Top of The Buds -
Have you had any of the top product listings? Do you see the wall like a 'Top of the Buds' kind of pop chart?
Can we get someone to smoke through the top 40 products on a Sunday evening?
Man that's an entertaining show waiting to happen. I'd like to see someone reviewing Don Locos top shelf after 17 other types of bud, 12 different hashes, 7 vape pens and 3 lots of edibles. That's a weekly show we'd all be down with surely.
Cannabis curation is something that interests me greatly since joining LB. Maybe the top ten is more realistic to do?
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way at least. Please get involved in the comments and upvote the topic if you like reading this stuff.
Something I find oddly reassuring is looking at the items wall. Perhaps it's like gazing up at the stars. Staring into endless infinity of space peppered with the light from stars that spent millions of years travelling before meeting our eyes. It tightly frames our little place in the universe in a reassuringly small but optimistic way.
Looking at the thousand plus products on the LB items wall reassures me similarly that I'm just a tiny part of a massive overall picture and as a result of the scale of it all, I'm unlikely to run out of weed or hash. It's where I find an element of peace of mind in my life. My LB zen.
- Wall Stalker -
I'm often browsing the wall, wondering if certain products or strains are available. I routinely check for orange strains of course and I'm routinely disappointed by the (lack of) results but this isn't yet another orange rant so I won't jump down that rabbit hole.
I also like to check for certain oldies like White Widow or Durban Poison or just cruise around seeing what's what.
I've watched with keen interest as a very small number of products seem to hold the top spot as I routinely hit the items wall.
- First Up -
When I joined it was the static hash listing by Real D in our consistent top spot. I've not had this hash yet but nearly bought it a couple of times when they had an offer on. Real D are a solid vendor although I've not ordered there for ages. The hash flavours have changed slightly but I remember the Blue Dream being available and I've always fancied it even when the orange variants are on offer.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/JX9Q0Q
- Another Winner -
I can't remember what exactly replaced Real D but I remember for some time The Spacemen held the top spot with their bargain listing. I've seen all sorts of lovely looking bargain bits fly through that post over time. But again I've not ordered from their top listing although The Spacemen also provide a great service with loads of great quality bits.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/P9pt1M
- Most Recent Top Spot -
It seems there is another consistent winner recently as it's been all about Don Loco and their Top Shelf listing taking the top spot on LB. And once again I can't comment as I've not only not ordered this number one wall product, I've never ordered anything from Don Loco. Although they seem a good sort by reputation and often have bits in that I quite fancy.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OUvkd2
- Conclusions -
I'm not sure what conclusions to draw from this but it's kind of odd that I've not ordered any top spot product. It's also interesting that they're all multi variant listings that remain in place with just the product details changing. Perhaps the algorithm here loves a long term listing over a freshie. And perhaps we buyers do too as I assume there's some logic to how it all works.
- Top of The Buds -
Have you had any of the top product listings? Do you see the wall like a 'Top of the Buds' kind of pop chart?
Can we get someone to smoke through the top 40 products on a Sunday evening?
Man that's an entertaining show waiting to happen. I'd like to see someone reviewing Don Locos top shelf after 17 other types of bud, 12 different hashes, 7 vape pens and 3 lots of edibles. That's a weekly show we'd all be down with surely.
Cannabis curation is something that interests me greatly since joining LB. Maybe the top ten is more realistic to do?
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way at least. Please get involved in the comments and upvote the topic if you like reading this stuff.
As I like to drone-on about "buying the seller", I only use the Wall if I need to search for something specific.
I suppose it would be nice to see more variety, but given my approach to buying, I doubt it would influence purchases.
Given the recent doxings and related hoo-ha, I'm even less likely to be buying from (and therefore giving my details to) anyone new.
I suppose it would be nice to see more variety, but given my approach to buying, I doubt it would influence purchases.
Given the recent doxings and related hoo-ha, I'm even less likely to be buying from (and therefore giving my details to) anyone new.
I see your point and I'm very much the same. I mostly stick to a small number of vendors. However certain products like orange bud will get me to roll the dice. Although I still look for a vendor that looks to meet my core criteria. I guess the newer you are the more influence the wall has though as you'll not have made those loyalty choices yet.
One every twelve minutes for eight hours straight. I'll watch. Someone needs to run betting on this.
Out of the 3 vendors you mentioned, ive ordered from 2 of them previously, Don Loco is a tip top vendor imho. No idea what influences why/who stays on the top of the wall though. After using the site for a while you know who you generally want to buy from; whether thats down to cost, quality or service. I guess new buyers are more likely to rely on the wall to guide their purchases. From what I can tell some vendors dont want to appear there and are happy with their customer base...
I generally use the same people but I guess the wall had an effect on who they were to begin with. I still routinely scroll it though just to see what's new. It'd be handy for me if I could set up alerts for certain strains.
Hey Bigroooo,
It’s great to see you rallying round the community getting people together to discuss our shared passion for MaryJane, talking bollocks and tunnock’s tea cakes.
I’ve also wondered how the items/topics wall works. I assumed it was an algorithm, but it seems to be the same for everyone so maybe theres some borgs in the background manually hiding topics and moving things around on the wall? Surely not, not in 2025. Maybe it’s linked to reputation? Interaction? God knows.
I had an 1/8 of the lemon cherry gelato from the good DonLoco, top vendor, great stealth. The bud was nice and really strong but it wasn’t my cup of tea, the terps were a bit sickly for me. For others i’m sure it would have been a 10/10, and you can’t argue with the price!
I’m taking a bit of a T break atm, so perusing the items wall and filling a cart full of delicious product is as close to a high as I can get. I’m holding out for 420 deals, think i’m gunna treat myself to some top end hash when the time comes.
It’s great to see you rallying round the community getting people together to discuss our shared passion for MaryJane, talking bollocks and tunnock’s tea cakes.
I’ve also wondered how the items/topics wall works. I assumed it was an algorithm, but it seems to be the same for everyone so maybe theres some borgs in the background manually hiding topics and moving things around on the wall? Surely not, not in 2025. Maybe it’s linked to reputation? Interaction? God knows.
I had an 1/8 of the lemon cherry gelato from the good DonLoco, top vendor, great stealth. The bud was nice and really strong but it wasn’t my cup of tea, the terps were a bit sickly for me. For others i’m sure it would have been a 10/10, and you can’t argue with the price!
I’m taking a bit of a T break atm, so perusing the items wall and filling a cart full of delicious product is as close to a high as I can get. I’m holding out for 420 deals, think i’m gunna treat myself to some top end hash when the time comes.
Thanks man. I've no idea how the algo works but I'd assumed some measure of popularity would be involved. Perhaps combined with reputation. I'm guessing there's some logic behind it anyway.
T break is sensible. I usually only have breaks when I'm ill but generally appreciate it all the more for a bit of time off. I should do it more.
I've never done a 420. On star wars day I went to pick up some rolling papers at the shop last year and the fella said he'd already sold two boxes and asked me what's going on. That's my spaced out day - and apparently many others too.
T break is sensible. I usually only have breaks when I'm ill but generally appreciate it all the more for a bit of time off. I should do it more.
I've never done a 420. On star wars day I went to pick up some rolling papers at the shop last year and the fella said he'd already sold two boxes and asked me what's going on. That's my spaced out day - and apparently many others too.
And May 4th this year is a Sunday rolling into a bank holiday - yayy!!
Who is the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him after he's cherried the whole bowl?
- Quote by Obi Skins-Kenobi
Who is the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him after he's cherried the whole bowl?
- Quote by Obi Skins-Kenobi
Perfect. No early Monday limiting my behaviour. I'm looking forward to it already. Might buy something special for it.
Hey BigRoo, great read mate.
The item wall seemed like a wonderland to get lost in when I first found this place
When I look at it now I usually use keywords to find an item or vendor, or scroll way down and work my way back up. I just wish it had a filter tab to narrow the range of items/vendors.
I have noticed that if a topic on an item is getting a lot of chatter and upvotes it flies up the item wall.
If a vendor puts a competition on an item and the topic gets attention it has a positive impact on the item. If the competition can't be won easily and keeps rolling on the algorithm sees it as interest and it seems to boost the item.
Keep up the good work 💚
The item wall seemed like a wonderland to get lost in when I first found this place
When I look at it now I usually use keywords to find an item or vendor, or scroll way down and work my way back up. I just wish it had a filter tab to narrow the range of items/vendors.
I have noticed that if a topic on an item is getting a lot of chatter and upvotes it flies up the item wall.
If a vendor puts a competition on an item and the topic gets attention it has a positive impact on the item. If the competition can't be won easily and keeps rolling on the algorithm sees it as interest and it seems to boost the item.
Keep up the good work 💚
I still routinely scroll the wall to see what's what although generally I'm looking for specifics to order. Am with you on the filter - that'd be bloody useful at narrowing results. As would having a favourite vendors list or a save for later option.
Someone posted a link elsewhere in this topic to the plus / minus effect of different types of vendor posts. It's interesting what LB likes / dislikes.
Thanks man.
Someone posted a link elsewhere in this topic to the plus / minus effect of different types of vendor posts. It's interesting what LB likes / dislikes.
Thanks man.
In your attached link it states:
Each commercial topic remains on the wonderwall for 3 days +/-
-2 days if gross or cheesy
Gross or cheesy?
Now that's open to a wide degree of interpretation! So, for instance, don't mention The Orange Fart or Lone Skum. 😁
Each commercial topic remains on the wonderwall for 3 days +/-
-2 days if gross or cheesy
Gross or cheesy?
Now that's open to a wide degree of interpretation! So, for instance, don't mention The Orange Fart or Lone Skum. 😁
In your attached link to the wonderwall, it states:
Each commercial topic remains on the wonderwall for 3 days +/- also:
-2 days if gross or cheesy
Gross or cheesy? Now that's open to a wide degree of interpretation, so we can't mention The Orange Fart or Lone Skum, for instance? 😁
Each commercial topic remains on the wonderwall for 3 days +/- also:
-2 days if gross or cheesy
Gross or cheesy? Now that's open to a wide degree of interpretation, so we can't mention The Orange Fart or Lone Skum, for instance? 😁
Lovely post dude!
I started off with The Spacemen as a new biggy. Then went with TGD and Radar as my main for a while.
Kinda stepped away from TGD and TSM. Purely for me because after getting my buys up I felt more confident expanding to some other vendors. The buds I god from both TSM AND TGD were always decent, but after shopping around a bit I mean no disrespect by it at all, I started to prefer vendors with smaller stocks, bit like going from tesco to the local farm shop to me. (I repeat, though the buds i had from them were always good!)
These days, I mostly stick to Yourmumshouse. I adore their UK offerings of bud, some real bangers for 160ozs is a hard deal to turn away (The dia runtz, Skywalker, Biscotti were my favs so far, the OG kush was close behind). If I see Franz's BSS I'll shit my pants and make sure il get some of that whenever I can, I only had the one batch which was the one people said wasn't as good and I really loved the flavour, so any new batches are instantly in my cart. Then I don't use them as much anymore but Radar Breeder are always someone I sneak back to sometimes. Always had a fantastic experience, great comms and the budget offerings are still as much as a good smoke as the cali ones. (The small buds/shake listing is also one of my favs on biggy)
I don't really ever see YMH on the main page, which is wild. Franz's edibles I see quite often though!
I do try and avoid new vendors though, just purely for the worry of doxxing and/or
a faff honestly. I would love to support some new guys that come in with good looking offerings, I just have a horrid fear of being burnt and disputes going wrong lol.
I started off with The Spacemen as a new biggy. Then went with TGD and Radar as my main for a while.
Kinda stepped away from TGD and TSM. Purely for me because after getting my buys up I felt more confident expanding to some other vendors. The buds I god from both TSM AND TGD were always decent, but after shopping around a bit I mean no disrespect by it at all, I started to prefer vendors with smaller stocks, bit like going from tesco to the local farm shop to me. (I repeat, though the buds i had from them were always good!)
These days, I mostly stick to Yourmumshouse. I adore their UK offerings of bud, some real bangers for 160ozs is a hard deal to turn away (The dia runtz, Skywalker, Biscotti were my favs so far, the OG kush was close behind). If I see Franz's BSS I'll shit my pants and make sure il get some of that whenever I can, I only had the one batch which was the one people said wasn't as good and I really loved the flavour, so any new batches are instantly in my cart. Then I don't use them as much anymore but Radar Breeder are always someone I sneak back to sometimes. Always had a fantastic experience, great comms and the budget offerings are still as much as a good smoke as the cali ones. (The small buds/shake listing is also one of my favs on biggy)
I don't really ever see YMH on the main page, which is wild. Franz's edibles I see quite often though!
I do try and avoid new vendors though, just purely for the worry of doxxing and/or
a faff honestly. I would love to support some new guys that come in with good looking offerings, I just have a horrid fear of being burnt and disputes going wrong lol.
I'm pretty sure I've seen Franz BSS recently on the wall. I'd heard good things about it but never ordered. Same for YMH but noted they had a great looking deal on. TSM have decent bits and good pricing. I mostly don't order there due to signed delivery only. Never ordered from TGD. I mostly avoid new vendors too. I did break this rule to try out TWOZ and the bud and service was great. They weren't exactly new by the time I ordered though. I've had a faff with some newbies so usually steer clear same as you.
Yeah I saw they just listed a new batch earlier, its already in my cart for payday early next week! They are the first vendor I have used that are grow to door. Heard great things about BB and DM for homegrown bits too which I don't think are on the wall or often.
I will say TWOZ have seemed to start off on the right foot and have had lots of good praise from the community. Have debated giving them a try but I just want another couple months safety net before I give em a go!
I will say TWOZ have seemed to start off on the right foot and have had lots of good praise from the community. Have debated giving them a try but I just want another couple months safety net before I give em a go!
I've ordered from DM before and written a topic on it. Very good service and lovely weed. They're due to do their new listings later this month I believe. Guessing by what you like I'd expect DM to be a good fit. BB I don't know. KIG have some nice grows too that might be up your street. I think TWOZ are here to stay. They seem engaged with the community and cool headed. Service was good, weed was good. I think they'll likely build a solid reputation.
Do you always use the same vendors? I mostly stick to the same people but I like seeing what's about in case I might want to try something new.
I don't think there's any vendor who does all my bits n bobs as I order weed, RSO, D9, hash and extracts. But yours is probably the safer strategy and gets top marks for loyalty too.
This went straight out of date as Ganja now have a top performing crumble at a bargain 420 price. Gotta admit I'm tempted myself.
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BigRoo
THC Cannabis Chocolate Easter Eggs?
by
BigRoo
THC Cannabis Chocolate Easter Eggs?
- Easter Edibles -
I saw some cannabis advent calendars around at Christmas and I wondered does anyone do Easter specific edibles like cannabis Easter eggs or chocolate bunnies or something? I'm not particularly after them, it was more a curiousity.
- Hash Eggs -
A search for Easter yields no results and a search for eggs shows just a couple of hash eggs on LB. I am actually curious about them, not least if they've been shaped as such for intimate transportation, but either way they're not Easter themed.
- Comparison to Supermarkets -
It's an interesting comparison, I guess, as the supermarkets have been hammering Easter treats non stop for weeks now with the novelty stuff flying off the shelves as we accumulate an oddly shaped chocolate stash.
The chocolate makers ovoidify and repackage their core products then sell them for more money than is usually possible. From a sellers point of view stuff like Easter is a boom time. But not so much here.
- Why Are We Different? -
Why don't we go nuts for novelty seasonal items here the way we do in other shops?
Do any of the edibles sellers have any plans to do Easter Eggs?
I saw some cannabis advent calendars around at Christmas and I wondered does anyone do Easter specific edibles like cannabis Easter eggs or chocolate bunnies or something? I'm not particularly after them, it was more a curiousity.
- Hash Eggs -
A search for Easter yields no results and a search for eggs shows just a couple of hash eggs on LB. I am actually curious about them, not least if they've been shaped as such for intimate transportation, but either way they're not Easter themed.
- Comparison to Supermarkets -
It's an interesting comparison, I guess, as the supermarkets have been hammering Easter treats non stop for weeks now with the novelty stuff flying off the shelves as we accumulate an oddly shaped chocolate stash.
The chocolate makers ovoidify and repackage their core products then sell them for more money than is usually possible. From a sellers point of view stuff like Easter is a boom time. But not so much here.
- Why Are We Different? -
Why don't we go nuts for novelty seasonal items here the way we do in other shops?
Do any of the edibles sellers have any plans to do Easter Eggs?
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+54 votes
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BigRoo
The Wizard of Oz Scooby Do'd Me
by
BigRoo
The Wizard of Oz Scooby Do'd Me
- It Started With Tropicana Cookies -
This story starts with an urge to buy Tropicana Cookies. Finally the relatively new vendor the wizard of Oz had a bud I simply couldn't resist ordering. With close relatives of orange bud via it's Tangie ancestry and Durban poison via the cookies, it seemed it might just sit exactly where I like my flavour profile. Added to the fact I've not had it before, I felt I needed to check it out. It takes a lot to draw me away from my favourite vendors but orange flavourings are like my kryptonite.
- The Wizard of Oz -
Twoz aren't exactly a new looking vendor now with hundreds of positive reviews and a menu with more different options than a subway sandwich but it was only a few months back they were heckling for their first sales. The list of products is growing impressively fast and I suspect they'll be a big go-to vendor on LB if they're not already.
- LB Fans -
They're very involved in the lb community and seem to largely set a good and positive tone with their contributions and interactions. It's the exact sort of level-headed personal quality that makes a vendor appealing to trade with.
- They Have My Order -
So I've put my order in and am now in the waiting phase. We've all been here. Our mind salivating at the potential delivery but simultaneously fearing the worst.
- Fast Delivery... But Not the World's Smartest Postie -
I didn't wait long. Delivered in one day. The postie left it outside so I can't tell you the exact time but it was within 24 hours. If there's a single occupation where you'd expect an employee to almost instinctively understand that something smaller than a letterbox can easily be posted, it'd be a postman. On this occasion it'd seem their spatial analysis failed them. Stealth was all good without detailing it for obvious reasons. Aside from the postman's decision making process, this is all going well so far.
- Unboxing -
That moment has arrived. We all love it. We all live it. Time to open my parcel. Will my dreams be met or my nightmare realised?
Upon opening the bag I have my order plus I have a free mystery gram folks. This topic was meant to be me reviewing the Tropicana Cookies but that's been pushed to one side and Scooby Do mode has been engaged. I have a mystery to solve here people. We could be going to a creepy abandoned fun fair. I don't know where the clues will lead but let's get this solved first.
- Mystery Bag -
The mystery bag is two small half g buds. One of them looks like it's got the foxtail trait. Both are compact and glistening. Cutting the vacuum bag open I'm immediately getting orange vibes. Twoz ran a post looking for sensible suggestions a while back. I flippantly suggested free orange bud with every order because I'm a stoner and I don't do sensible stuff that often. I'm getting a sense of being called out on that here. That's what this smell is. This vendor has been paying close attention. I have a stalker.
- Matching Profiles -
The obvious match from their menu is Miami. But the bud looks more like Neck Bones. That has diesel in its lineage which I think I'd pick out better by smell but the compactness and shape of the bud is a better visual match. As I write this I'm waiting to hear back what it was from Twoz. I'm betting on Miami but I genuinely don't know. It's a really lovely smoke and definitely has an orange twang from somewhere making me feeling confident on my bet but not a hundred percent. Their menu is big now. A lot can be ruled out but there's a few options might catch me out. It is of course an added bonus to my order no matter what it is.
- Lessons from Scooby Do -
I was meant to be writing about the Tropicana Cookies. But if there's one single thing that Scooby Do taught us as kids it's that human beings of any age simply cannot resist a mystery. I'm hoping Twoz reply to my message soon so I can get on with my life.
- Mystery Solved -
The culprit has been unmasked and true to the mystery genre my initial prediction was correct but with enough seeds of doubt cast that it was still a surprise to find out the answer for sure. It is the Miami. Twoz are fantastic at communication fortunately so this didn't drag on like a netflix drama and I knew my answer within the first episode. No cliff hangers. Arguably writing it on the bag with a Sharpie would also have solved this. I had fun though. I hope we all did.
- For the Doubters -
Anyone who doesn't believe this was the exact process here and I've added it for drama please feel free to message Twoz to confirm the story unfolded precisely as above. All my posts are written out as they happen. So what was I actually writing about?
- Finally the Cookies -
Tropicana Cookies. Here we go at last. I really should have started with this. You can smell the heritage in the bag but the Miami has already stolen the orange show.
I can taste the sweet Durban nature of the cookies and it's a nice smoke, with thick clouds and hints of old flavours. It's got a zest of old orange thickening up the sweetened cookie smoke with a citrus note which is a lovely mix. It's not drippingly orange like a mimosa nor as pronounced as the Miami but the hints are there. I definitely approve of the flavour but it's not on my orange list. It is a nice cookies variant and props up the sweet doughy flavour with a zesty overlay.
- Finally -
The bud I got weighed at 7.2g for a quarter and were all fair sized buds - plus I got a scooby surprise. At $60 a quarter it's hard to fault on quality or service. I expected good things from The Wizard of Oz and I'm glad that expectation was met.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading, I hope this topic has been informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'm aiming to do a few reviews this month as I bought a few bits and bobs which I thought might be interesting to write up as I unpack them.
If you enjoyed reading this please upvote the post and get involved in the comments as it helps share it with the LB community and I like chatting with you lovely people. Thanks.
This story starts with an urge to buy Tropicana Cookies. Finally the relatively new vendor the wizard of Oz had a bud I simply couldn't resist ordering. With close relatives of orange bud via it's Tangie ancestry and Durban poison via the cookies, it seemed it might just sit exactly where I like my flavour profile. Added to the fact I've not had it before, I felt I needed to check it out. It takes a lot to draw me away from my favourite vendors but orange flavourings are like my kryptonite.
- The Wizard of Oz -
Twoz aren't exactly a new looking vendor now with hundreds of positive reviews and a menu with more different options than a subway sandwich but it was only a few months back they were heckling for their first sales. The list of products is growing impressively fast and I suspect they'll be a big go-to vendor on LB if they're not already.
- LB Fans -
They're very involved in the lb community and seem to largely set a good and positive tone with their contributions and interactions. It's the exact sort of level-headed personal quality that makes a vendor appealing to trade with.
- They Have My Order -
So I've put my order in and am now in the waiting phase. We've all been here. Our mind salivating at the potential delivery but simultaneously fearing the worst.
- Fast Delivery... But Not the World's Smartest Postie -
I didn't wait long. Delivered in one day. The postie left it outside so I can't tell you the exact time but it was within 24 hours. If there's a single occupation where you'd expect an employee to almost instinctively understand that something smaller than a letterbox can easily be posted, it'd be a postman. On this occasion it'd seem their spatial analysis failed them. Stealth was all good without detailing it for obvious reasons. Aside from the postman's decision making process, this is all going well so far.
- Unboxing -
That moment has arrived. We all love it. We all live it. Time to open my parcel. Will my dreams be met or my nightmare realised?
Upon opening the bag I have my order plus I have a free mystery gram folks. This topic was meant to be me reviewing the Tropicana Cookies but that's been pushed to one side and Scooby Do mode has been engaged. I have a mystery to solve here people. We could be going to a creepy abandoned fun fair. I don't know where the clues will lead but let's get this solved first.
- Mystery Bag -
The mystery bag is two small half g buds. One of them looks like it's got the foxtail trait. Both are compact and glistening. Cutting the vacuum bag open I'm immediately getting orange vibes. Twoz ran a post looking for sensible suggestions a while back. I flippantly suggested free orange bud with every order because I'm a stoner and I don't do sensible stuff that often. I'm getting a sense of being called out on that here. That's what this smell is. This vendor has been paying close attention. I have a stalker.
- Matching Profiles -
The obvious match from their menu is Miami. But the bud looks more like Neck Bones. That has diesel in its lineage which I think I'd pick out better by smell but the compactness and shape of the bud is a better visual match. As I write this I'm waiting to hear back what it was from Twoz. I'm betting on Miami but I genuinely don't know. It's a really lovely smoke and definitely has an orange twang from somewhere making me feeling confident on my bet but not a hundred percent. Their menu is big now. A lot can be ruled out but there's a few options might catch me out. It is of course an added bonus to my order no matter what it is.
- Lessons from Scooby Do -
I was meant to be writing about the Tropicana Cookies. But if there's one single thing that Scooby Do taught us as kids it's that human beings of any age simply cannot resist a mystery. I'm hoping Twoz reply to my message soon so I can get on with my life.
- Mystery Solved -
The culprit has been unmasked and true to the mystery genre my initial prediction was correct but with enough seeds of doubt cast that it was still a surprise to find out the answer for sure. It is the Miami. Twoz are fantastic at communication fortunately so this didn't drag on like a netflix drama and I knew my answer within the first episode. No cliff hangers. Arguably writing it on the bag with a Sharpie would also have solved this. I had fun though. I hope we all did.
- For the Doubters -
Anyone who doesn't believe this was the exact process here and I've added it for drama please feel free to message Twoz to confirm the story unfolded precisely as above. All my posts are written out as they happen. So what was I actually writing about?
- Finally the Cookies -
Tropicana Cookies. Here we go at last. I really should have started with this. You can smell the heritage in the bag but the Miami has already stolen the orange show.
I can taste the sweet Durban nature of the cookies and it's a nice smoke, with thick clouds and hints of old flavours. It's got a zest of old orange thickening up the sweetened cookie smoke with a citrus note which is a lovely mix. It's not drippingly orange like a mimosa nor as pronounced as the Miami but the hints are there. I definitely approve of the flavour but it's not on my orange list. It is a nice cookies variant and props up the sweet doughy flavour with a zesty overlay.
- Finally -
The bud I got weighed at 7.2g for a quarter and were all fair sized buds - plus I got a scooby surprise. At $60 a quarter it's hard to fault on quality or service. I expected good things from The Wizard of Oz and I'm glad that expectation was met.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading, I hope this topic has been informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'm aiming to do a few reviews this month as I bought a few bits and bobs which I thought might be interesting to write up as I unpack them.
If you enjoyed reading this please upvote the post and get involved in the comments as it helps share it with the LB community and I like chatting with you lovely people. Thanks.
Great read BigRoo as always, and not to seem biased on this occasion!
It is always nice to hear great feedback, therefore I'd like to thank you for giving us a try 😊
As I’ve mentioned before, your positivity is a great addition to the LB community. We can only hope that LB continues to grow and improve with that same energy 🙌
It is always nice to hear great feedback, therefore I'd like to thank you for giving us a try 😊
As I’ve mentioned before, your positivity is a great addition to the LB community. We can only hope that LB continues to grow and improve with that same energy 🙌
Thanks man. Same to you. Not every vendor is able to keep cool and remain positive but those like you that do are much more appealing to trade with. I'm sure I'll be back in the future but right now I'm pretty much stocked til payday. Your service was bang on point from order to delivery. I'm sure you'll thrive here on LB.
Great read as always BigRoo. Have checked their menu several times but never committed....I feel i need to revisit it!
Is your postie a stoner🤭
Is your postie a stoner🤭
Thanks man. My old postie was definitely a stoner. He'd sign packages for me and post them anyway. This newer one clearly never mastered the shape game as a baby. Fella needs training up.
I'm the same mate - seen many times on the wall but had never committed. Based on this this one order though all looks good. They tick all the boxes a good vendor should. The Miami is really decent quality and the cookies completely fair for the lower price. I expect these guys are here to stay.
I'm the same mate - seen many times on the wall but had never committed. Based on this this one order though all looks good. They tick all the boxes a good vendor should. The Miami is really decent quality and the cookies completely fair for the lower price. I expect these guys are here to stay.
😅😅 you'll have to do it without him realising....bit how women train us men!
All sounds good with the Wizard. They do have some interesting strains on their menu... neck bones, Tokyo something and a couple of others. The mix and match offers look good too. I will definitely have to give them a whirl in the near future
All sounds good with the Wizard. They do have some interesting strains on their menu... neck bones, Tokyo something and a couple of others. The mix and match offers look good too. I will definitely have to give them a whirl in the near future
I fancy the neck bones too to see how diesely it is. I'm stocked til payday at the minute though and I've got a couple of hash reviews I'd like to do this week.
A great read, as always. Highlights a bugbear of mine with strains not being at least identified by initials on the bags.
Vendors: you may be only sending 1 thing, but you're sending it to stoners who may open 5 packages at once, then not realise what they've opened and from whom. Happened to me near the start of my journey on here, and I was much more methodical afterwards.
Vendors: you may be only sending 1 thing, but you're sending it to stoners who may open 5 packages at once, then not realise what they've opened and from whom. Happened to me near the start of my journey on here, and I was much more methodical afterwards.
Thanks man. To be fair to the vendor, the strain I bought was print labelled and packed in a nice bag. It was only the freebie that was a mystery - and I genuinely wonder if it was off the back of my "free orange bud with every order" comment a while ago and this unlabeled bit was aimed specifically aimed at me due to that. Basically calling me out in the loveliest way possible. Or maybe they don't own a Sharpie.
Maybe it was all a test and in a short time I'll be invited to an exclusive and secret stoners club run by a multimillionaire with too much time on their hands and who gives free weed out, but only to those who can identify it from a scratch and sniff test. I've put a lot of time and money into educating myself up to cannabis bloodhound level. I believe it's about to pay off Mr Rux.
Maybe it was all a test and in a short time I'll be invited to an exclusive and secret stoners club run by a multimillionaire with too much time on their hands and who gives free weed out, but only to those who can identify it from a scratch and sniff test. I've put a lot of time and money into educating myself up to cannabis bloodhound level. I believe it's about to pay off Mr Rux.
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+87 votes
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BigRoo
How Do You Write Reviews?
by
BigRoo
How Do You Write Reviews?
- Powerful Tool -
The review system on LB is one of the powerful tools LB gives us consumers. A bad product or vendor has a short life on LB because of the reviews and ratings system as well as being able to create topics like this. Its one of the ways in which vendors are held accountable for their products and services.
- Share Your Experience -
We have the power to share our product knowledge and experience of vendors to help steer other LB purchases. I've seen bad products removed pretty fast off the back of the community response. Equally I've seen people rush to buy vendor products driven by positive content here.
- No Guidelines -
However, there's not a set way to do reviews so we all make it up as we go along. This leaves a mixed quality and lots of discussions around what is correct.
I review the overall deal - product, value, stealth & service. I'm likely to give a ten assuming everything went well and the weed matches the photo and description as well as being good value for the price paid. I start dropping points off for poor quality, delays, mistakes etc.
How do you do yours?
- We Have a Voice -
Looking at new vendors as a way of estimating review rates, it looks like a fairly small number of people write reviews - maybe 25%. I'd be interested if anyone has any accurate numbers around this in case I've got it completely wrong. It's a shame though as in many aspects of life we don't have a voice. We do here.
- Mixed Quality -
While many reviews here are great and contribute to the lb community, there's some reviews which are not nearly as useful.
This is a discussion so please chime in if you believe I'm wrong about any of these or have something to add. I have rewritten the below reviews as examples of the bad review genre so as not to directly quote anyone's actual review. It's not a witch hunt. This isn't aimed at anyone personally but is a discussion about writing reviews that will benefit everyone.
- Review Examples That Could Improve -
Top of the list of course is:
"I haven't tried it yet. 10/10."
- Unless you're Nostradamus maybe wait til you do try it. It could be an 8 or lower by then. I've had weed that looked and smelled just right from my favourite vendors but was so-so to smoke. I've also had iffy batches of stuff I'd ordered previously. Proof is in the pudding. Also writing a review closes the dispute window so if the product has a problem you'll have to jump through more hoops to open a dispute after reviewing it.
Next are this type:
"Amazing. So stoned. Huge glistening purple buds. Overweight. Pure white smoke. Perfect oil ring. Probably the best weed I've ever had. And they sent me a freebie too. 6/10."
- I get it. You're difficult to please. High standards are good and you want to leave some ranking margin at the top for better stuff. Or maybe there was another issue like stealth or delivery time that you marked down from a ten. It'd be good to the reasoning for marking down here.
The one and done:
"1/10"
- If it's a 1 out of 10 we need to know why, especially on a product page of 10s. What went wrong for you - give us the heads up. Tell us your story.
That's also because of these:
"Terps and stone amazing. Incredible stuff. I'm ordering this again. 1/10"
- Clearly a mistake and likely a mix up on delivery time and rating or fat fingering the zero on a ten. I wonder how many one and done reviews had meant to leave it as a positive.
Expecting miracles:
"Ordered on Christmas eve next day delivery but it took 3 days to arrive. Weed was good though. 2/10"
- Set your expectations to realistic. The only person who delivers that fast at Christmas is Santa. And then only if you've been good. Have you? I fully understand the disappointment. Rolling papers at the ready and the postman walks straight past to your neighbours. We've all been there. At time of writing this, I am there now. But before you leave a low score do question, was this the vendors fault, or royal mail.
New vendor first reviews:
"Great. 7/10"
- You're the bold adventurer to roll the dice and place an order with a new vendor and we need to know more about how they operate. Stealth, delivery, product, communication. How did they do? Should we all drop everything and order here immediately? Spending a few mins here helps out the buyers and the vendor. Often new vendors have some great bargains but do we want to risk it - you know the answers.
On a multi product listing:
"It was amazing. 10/10"
- Which of the options did you buy? Often naming the product is unnecessary but on multi product or multi variant listings it's a useful habit that helps us know which are the good options and which to avoid - rather than blanketing multiple differing products with the same rating. Your 10/10 may have sold out days ago.
- My Ideal Review -
"[Product name] was a great example of the strain with strong [flavour] taste and strength. Big nugs. Perfectly cured. Thoughtful stealth and fast delivery. Vendor is awesome, I order here all the time. 10/10"
- Here we're ticking off the key points that make us trust the product listing and the vendor. Equally, if any of these points fall short then flag it up to the LB community. There's a thousand products here so give us a steer. If you read reviews to inform your own choices then please equally contribute by reviewing the products you buy. Your opinion counts.
- Negative Reviews -
Of course not all reviews are positive and where the value, weed, vendor, service or stealth is not up to scratch, that's the point where constructively explaining that to your fellow buyers in the reviews helps the whole community.
Negative reviews can have a powerful impact and help us make good choices about where to spend our coins. Give the vendors a chance to achieve their ten but if they're not up to the job in hand or you've had a terrible experience then sharing it helps us all.
- We Are Lucky -
Basically we're a bunch of lucky folk buying great quality cannabis products at decent prices with our payments protected by escrow.
Spending a few mins and doing our bit on the reviews helps the community thrive and the good products fly - as does creating or interacting with topics and recommendations. Equally steering us around poor service helps us avoid the problems you have had. It's these things that make LB more than just a marketplace but make it our community.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Please upvote this topic if you like reading this stuff as it really helps to share it and get involved in the comments to let us know how you do your reviews.
The review system on LB is one of the powerful tools LB gives us consumers. A bad product or vendor has a short life on LB because of the reviews and ratings system as well as being able to create topics like this. Its one of the ways in which vendors are held accountable for their products and services.
- Share Your Experience -
We have the power to share our product knowledge and experience of vendors to help steer other LB purchases. I've seen bad products removed pretty fast off the back of the community response. Equally I've seen people rush to buy vendor products driven by positive content here.
- No Guidelines -
However, there's not a set way to do reviews so we all make it up as we go along. This leaves a mixed quality and lots of discussions around what is correct.
I review the overall deal - product, value, stealth & service. I'm likely to give a ten assuming everything went well and the weed matches the photo and description as well as being good value for the price paid. I start dropping points off for poor quality, delays, mistakes etc.
How do you do yours?
- We Have a Voice -
Looking at new vendors as a way of estimating review rates, it looks like a fairly small number of people write reviews - maybe 25%. I'd be interested if anyone has any accurate numbers around this in case I've got it completely wrong. It's a shame though as in many aspects of life we don't have a voice. We do here.
- Mixed Quality -
While many reviews here are great and contribute to the lb community, there's some reviews which are not nearly as useful.
This is a discussion so please chime in if you believe I'm wrong about any of these or have something to add. I have rewritten the below reviews as examples of the bad review genre so as not to directly quote anyone's actual review. It's not a witch hunt. This isn't aimed at anyone personally but is a discussion about writing reviews that will benefit everyone.
- Review Examples That Could Improve -
Top of the list of course is:
"I haven't tried it yet. 10/10."
- Unless you're Nostradamus maybe wait til you do try it. It could be an 8 or lower by then. I've had weed that looked and smelled just right from my favourite vendors but was so-so to smoke. I've also had iffy batches of stuff I'd ordered previously. Proof is in the pudding. Also writing a review closes the dispute window so if the product has a problem you'll have to jump through more hoops to open a dispute after reviewing it.
Next are this type:
"Amazing. So stoned. Huge glistening purple buds. Overweight. Pure white smoke. Perfect oil ring. Probably the best weed I've ever had. And they sent me a freebie too. 6/10."
- I get it. You're difficult to please. High standards are good and you want to leave some ranking margin at the top for better stuff. Or maybe there was another issue like stealth or delivery time that you marked down from a ten. It'd be good to the reasoning for marking down here.
The one and done:
"1/10"
- If it's a 1 out of 10 we need to know why, especially on a product page of 10s. What went wrong for you - give us the heads up. Tell us your story.
That's also because of these:
"Terps and stone amazing. Incredible stuff. I'm ordering this again. 1/10"
- Clearly a mistake and likely a mix up on delivery time and rating or fat fingering the zero on a ten. I wonder how many one and done reviews had meant to leave it as a positive.
Expecting miracles:
"Ordered on Christmas eve next day delivery but it took 3 days to arrive. Weed was good though. 2/10"
- Set your expectations to realistic. The only person who delivers that fast at Christmas is Santa. And then only if you've been good. Have you? I fully understand the disappointment. Rolling papers at the ready and the postman walks straight past to your neighbours. We've all been there. At time of writing this, I am there now. But before you leave a low score do question, was this the vendors fault, or royal mail.
New vendor first reviews:
"Great. 7/10"
- You're the bold adventurer to roll the dice and place an order with a new vendor and we need to know more about how they operate. Stealth, delivery, product, communication. How did they do? Should we all drop everything and order here immediately? Spending a few mins here helps out the buyers and the vendor. Often new vendors have some great bargains but do we want to risk it - you know the answers.
On a multi product listing:
"It was amazing. 10/10"
- Which of the options did you buy? Often naming the product is unnecessary but on multi product or multi variant listings it's a useful habit that helps us know which are the good options and which to avoid - rather than blanketing multiple differing products with the same rating. Your 10/10 may have sold out days ago.
- My Ideal Review -
"[Product name] was a great example of the strain with strong [flavour] taste and strength. Big nugs. Perfectly cured. Thoughtful stealth and fast delivery. Vendor is awesome, I order here all the time. 10/10"
- Here we're ticking off the key points that make us trust the product listing and the vendor. Equally, if any of these points fall short then flag it up to the LB community. There's a thousand products here so give us a steer. If you read reviews to inform your own choices then please equally contribute by reviewing the products you buy. Your opinion counts.
- Negative Reviews -
Of course not all reviews are positive and where the value, weed, vendor, service or stealth is not up to scratch, that's the point where constructively explaining that to your fellow buyers in the reviews helps the whole community.
Negative reviews can have a powerful impact and help us make good choices about where to spend our coins. Give the vendors a chance to achieve their ten but if they're not up to the job in hand or you've had a terrible experience then sharing it helps us all.
- We Are Lucky -
Basically we're a bunch of lucky folk buying great quality cannabis products at decent prices with our payments protected by escrow.
Spending a few mins and doing our bit on the reviews helps the community thrive and the good products fly - as does creating or interacting with topics and recommendations. Equally steering us around poor service helps us avoid the problems you have had. It's these things that make LB more than just a marketplace but make it our community.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Please upvote this topic if you like reading this stuff as it really helps to share it and get involved in the comments to let us know how you do your reviews.
10/10 great read, will definitely read future topics👌
Good points well made as always mate I think you need to add a tip jar to your account🤑
For my reviews I will usually have a quick test when I get it and put a number score 10/10 if all is as advertised, and then I go back to add comments if I think it is worth mentioning.
If I am marking down for anything I will always put a comment but luckily I have very few bad experiences on here.
If there is an issue with the order but it is a genuine mistake and is dealt with in a decent manner I won't necessarily mark down but I will mention how it was handled in the review💚
Good points well made as always mate I think you need to add a tip jar to your account🤑
For my reviews I will usually have a quick test when I get it and put a number score 10/10 if all is as advertised, and then I go back to add comments if I think it is worth mentioning.
If I am marking down for anything I will always put a comment but luckily I have very few bad experiences on here.
If there is an issue with the order but it is a genuine mistake and is dealt with in a decent manner I won't necessarily mark down but I will mention how it was handled in the review💚
That made me laugh mate. Nice work. Glad I got a ten! Maybe I should set a tip jar up. You're not the first person to ask me.
Completely agree with what you're saying about review stance. I've had a mistake rectified and still gave a 10 due to the way it was handled. I noted it in the review too. I think it's important to be fair. Some vendor services do slide over time though so it is worth flagging. A buyer who can see a row of problems in the reviews may choose to shop elsewhere.
Completely agree with what you're saying about review stance. I've had a mistake rectified and still gave a 10 due to the way it was handled. I noted it in the review too. I think it's important to be fair. Some vendor services do slide over time though so it is worth flagging. A buyer who can see a row of problems in the reviews may choose to shop elsewhere.
I added a tip jar. If nothing else it's interesting to see the seller interface. I can't imagine anyone will use it to be honest but we'll see.
I am sure a few biggas will wanna pass you a joint mate you put the work in and keep the conversation going.
just to say i'm really keen to participate in this discussion (but i wont be around too much until the weekend).
much about the reviews system that i've been mulling over too...
personally i think it's busted and needs work (like how many buyers actually know that vendors don't get to see the usernames of their reviewers? almost nobody leaves negative reviews, which is a blight tbh, there are plenty of dodgy products which are nevertheless rated 10/10 with not a bad word said in reviews, and that harms customer confidence, or at least it does mine)
and although i fully subscribe to the idea that providing some kind of a rough format for people to follow, in order to best help them provide everyone with an illuminating review, i also wonder how many even have the time for that shit.
i feel like there's a few of us though that might aspire to provide helpful, comprehensive reviews, and so maybe we coalesce loosely - like a so-called coalition of the willing, to coin a fucking phrase lads.
i'd be interested either way to keep exploring the art of cannabis reviewing, because i think the zeitgeist too is kinda busted. one such reason being that there's rarely any affordance for the context surrounding the given experience of a product, which i feel should be given primacy, like a framing device for any review. e.g. i was exhausted at work but this buzzy little bud got me through the final hours, or i was so high after a night out i thought i'd never sleep but this hash sent me to fairyland, or i use this every day as it keeps my mood up, but prefer something more potent for evenings and weekends, etc. that way i know immediately which reviews are relevant to me.
anyway, it's very cool you made this thread. i've also been thinking about doing the same, because the review system as is just isn't producing the kind of value it should for it's users. it could be a goldmine.
much about the reviews system that i've been mulling over too...
personally i think it's busted and needs work (like how many buyers actually know that vendors don't get to see the usernames of their reviewers? almost nobody leaves negative reviews, which is a blight tbh, there are plenty of dodgy products which are nevertheless rated 10/10 with not a bad word said in reviews, and that harms customer confidence, or at least it does mine)
and although i fully subscribe to the idea that providing some kind of a rough format for people to follow, in order to best help them provide everyone with an illuminating review, i also wonder how many even have the time for that shit.
i feel like there's a few of us though that might aspire to provide helpful, comprehensive reviews, and so maybe we coalesce loosely - like a so-called coalition of the willing, to coin a fucking phrase lads.
i'd be interested either way to keep exploring the art of cannabis reviewing, because i think the zeitgeist too is kinda busted. one such reason being that there's rarely any affordance for the context surrounding the given experience of a product, which i feel should be given primacy, like a framing device for any review. e.g. i was exhausted at work but this buzzy little bud got me through the final hours, or i was so high after a night out i thought i'd never sleep but this hash sent me to fairyland, or i use this every day as it keeps my mood up, but prefer something more potent for evenings and weekends, etc. that way i know immediately which reviews are relevant to me.
anyway, it's very cool you made this thread. i've also been thinking about doing the same, because the review system as is just isn't producing the kind of value it should for it's users. it could be a goldmine.
To highlight your "context" comment, I have recently seen this review from GASSED's Edibles:
"1/10
Sorry but zero effect from this I tried 3 days in row today on empty stomach and nothing and me tolerance is low"
Now, Edibles are very contentious on LB but this sort of review doesn't help. These Edibles have a 9.9 rating from 2,270 reviews - so surely these DO contain THC? (I have personally sampled and, yes, they do.)
Has this reviewer had success with edibles in the past?
What is "low" tolerance for this person? And are we talking smoking or edible tolerance?
What time of day did they take them?
How high were they before taking the edible?
How much had they indulged in for the past few days?
If edibles usually work for them, was it a dodgy batch maybe? Have they been in touch with the vendor?
Maybe a fuller stomach, or at least having a fatty snack, would help kickstart the edible. I don't think gummies have any fat in them - not sure?
I know it is disappointing when a product doesn't work but after exploring all the avenues with the vendor if I was still to leave a bad review, I would make sure to give more details. Especially a 1/10 on a product that is rated highly.
You could say just ignore it but I am intrigued to know why such a low score, there may be a genuine gripe.
Even if there was an overhaul of the review system with lots of criteria to score, we still need written comprehensive information to explain those scores.
"1/10
Sorry but zero effect from this I tried 3 days in row today on empty stomach and nothing and me tolerance is low"
Now, Edibles are very contentious on LB but this sort of review doesn't help. These Edibles have a 9.9 rating from 2,270 reviews - so surely these DO contain THC? (I have personally sampled and, yes, they do.)
Has this reviewer had success with edibles in the past?
What is "low" tolerance for this person? And are we talking smoking or edible tolerance?
What time of day did they take them?
How high were they before taking the edible?
How much had they indulged in for the past few days?
If edibles usually work for them, was it a dodgy batch maybe? Have they been in touch with the vendor?
Maybe a fuller stomach, or at least having a fatty snack, would help kickstart the edible. I don't think gummies have any fat in them - not sure?
I know it is disappointing when a product doesn't work but after exploring all the avenues with the vendor if I was still to leave a bad review, I would make sure to give more details. Especially a 1/10 on a product that is rated highly.
You could say just ignore it but I am intrigued to know why such a low score, there may be a genuine gripe.
Even if there was an overhaul of the review system with lots of criteria to score, we still need written comprehensive information to explain those scores.
Hard to know what happened there. Perhaps it's one of the review scammers trying to leverage extras off the vendor "or else I won't change my 1/10 review". But then maybe it's genuine and there was a quality control issue. Working with the vendor is first base to solve it I'd recommend but maybe they dived straight for a 1/10 out of anger.
Hard for me to judge without seeing it or having tried the product. One of the strongest extracts I've had was from Gassed though so I'd be surprised if they did poor quality stuff.
I usually make my own cookies with mix of rso and D9. I eat them after dinner. That definitely works out pretty well for me. I do have a pack of the cannabis Doritos to try which is an interesting novelty.
Hard for me to judge without seeing it or having tried the product. One of the strongest extracts I've had was from Gassed though so I'd be surprised if they did poor quality stuff.
I usually make my own cookies with mix of rso and D9. I eat them after dinner. That definitely works out pretty well for me. I do have a pack of the cannabis Doritos to try which is an interesting novelty.
The review system could do with some work. That's true of many reviews systems on other sites too. There's the technical headache of updating it in such a way to keep legacy ratings too. IE if you change a x/10 into a yes/no it's not obviously migratable for long term vendors to hold their rating.
I've not really thought hugely about context to be fair. I have a fairly high tolerance as I'm a long term pot head. So if it nails me, it'd blow a newbie or occasional user into space. I do try to add some details into my reviews although often when there's lots saying the same I'll keep it short.
Here, on LB, I feel that we can work as a community, support each other, and hold vendors to account for their products and service as well as helping the great products and vendor services reach a bigger audience.
I agree we could squeeze better value out of the systems we have in place here which is where this topic was born. I wondered if it was a me thing but it feels like it's a big subject. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts mate.
I've not really thought hugely about context to be fair. I have a fairly high tolerance as I'm a long term pot head. So if it nails me, it'd blow a newbie or occasional user into space. I do try to add some details into my reviews although often when there's lots saying the same I'll keep it short.
Here, on LB, I feel that we can work as a community, support each other, and hold vendors to account for their products and service as well as helping the great products and vendor services reach a bigger audience.
I agree we could squeeze better value out of the systems we have in place here which is where this topic was born. I wondered if it was a me thing but it feels like it's a big subject. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts mate.
I’m just wondering - I’m sure there are valid reasons - but why are reviews anonymous? Start any subject matter in a Topic, not anonymous. Comment freely, not anonymous. Leave a review, and shhh, quiet, wasn’t me, hide my identity, the world falls apart if my username is attached…
Would it help with the integrity (or lack of) of the review if there was an option to show/hide username? By actually adding your username to a review you will be held more accountable. Anonymous reviews could then be taken with a pinch of salt? I dunno…
Would it help with the integrity (or lack of) of the review if there was an option to show/hide username? By actually adding your username to a review you will be held more accountable. Anonymous reviews could then be taken with a pinch of salt? I dunno…
If reviews weren't anonymous they'd nearly all be 10/10. While I'd probably still have my say anyway (quote - "happy is he who passionately defends that which they believe in") a lot of people probably just want a quiet life and wouldn't want hassle with a vendor who has their address. The anonymous review allows someone to complain and walk off hassle free.
You can now click to see the ratio of the reviews people leave which I think is a cool feature. Probably my favourite part of the recent upgrade.
You can now click to see the ratio of the reviews people leave which I think is a cool feature. Probably my favourite part of the recent upgrade.
The current review system is far too broad to give anything more than a general idea of how you can expect things to go.
- How does "your" 7/10 compare to my 7/10? What does 7/10 even mean?
This could be drastically reduced (the majority of reviews are either 10/10 or 1/10). EG Would you buy this product again: y/n; would you buy from this vendor again: y/n.
- How many days... from when you ordered... from when you got the "sent" notification... from the next working day?
Given the different postal services available and the unreliability of all of them, perhaps more useful would be "dispatched on time?"
And then we have the issue of reviews being gamed (in both directions) and vendors issuing "sent" notifications at 2:00am on a Sunday morning...
Finally, even the best tools are useless if you don't know how or want to use them. 9/10 for +1,000 sales over four years, is quite different to 9/10 for ten sales over four months.
How many "scammed help!!!" threads do you read, check the vendor and conclude that no amount of reviews, ratings & red flags can help some people.
"BUY THE SELLER"
- How does "your" 7/10 compare to my 7/10? What does 7/10 even mean?
This could be drastically reduced (the majority of reviews are either 10/10 or 1/10). EG Would you buy this product again: y/n; would you buy from this vendor again: y/n.
- How many days... from when you ordered... from when you got the "sent" notification... from the next working day?
Given the different postal services available and the unreliability of all of them, perhaps more useful would be "dispatched on time?"
And then we have the issue of reviews being gamed (in both directions) and vendors issuing "sent" notifications at 2:00am on a Sunday morning...
Finally, even the best tools are useless if you don't know how or want to use them. 9/10 for +1,000 sales over four years, is quite different to 9/10 for ten sales over four months.
How many "scammed help!!!" threads do you read, check the vendor and conclude that no amount of reviews, ratings & red flags can help some people.
"BUY THE SELLER"
Love the suggestion of 'dispatched on time'. Its ideal for items checked in a post office. But with normal stamps and tracked24/48 put straight in the mailbox, hard to know when it was posted.
Though I do worry how many would rate correctly. Despite having a manifesto dictating when items are posted, every day I'll be asked when the item will be posted.
Though I do worry how many would rate correctly. Despite having a manifesto dictating when items are posted, every day I'll be asked when the item will be posted.
Being as a lot of people seem to think the "D" in "NDD" means delivery, you're probably right to be concerned.
I did see a recent post from TGT, who have created some sort of post-bot: they add details (bar code scanner perhaps), customer looks-up via post code.
But like you say, some services don't detail the date of dispatch, so that could still be gamed.
Hey-ho...
I did see a recent post from TGT, who have created some sort of post-bot: they add details (bar code scanner perhaps), customer looks-up via post code.
But like you say, some services don't detail the date of dispatch, so that could still be gamed.
Hey-ho...
It's better than nothing and is useful despite the vagueness but I agree it could be tailored better. However what would happen to historical reviews if the system radically changed? If it changed from x/10 to yes/no how would a vendor hold their ratings? A tech team will have to merge fields that don't match. Approx 20 years ago eBay did this and just killed off ratings prior to their update as it was either a technical issue or they wanted a reset.
So to improve it would take some careful technical tiptoeing to not level vendors with a solid history and new vendors to the same rating.
I agree - buy the seller. It's why I tend to stick to the same people. That being said I've had half an order delivered almost two weeks ago and it's still not sorted out despite assurances from the seller. Will probably end up as my first dispute.
So to improve it would take some careful technical tiptoeing to not level vendors with a solid history and new vendors to the same rating.
I agree - buy the seller. It's why I tend to stick to the same people. That being said I've had half an order delivered almost two weeks ago and it's still not sorted out despite assurances from the seller. Will probably end up as my first dispute.
I didn't mean to suggest what we have is worthless, nor was I particularly advocating for change.
But I have gone-off on something of a rant...
And yes, "past performance..." etc etc.
I don't have your history, but to date (just ordered from TGD, so I think I'm safe) I've only had one deal I've been unhappy with and I didn't get ripped-off as such.
Curiously, that's the only buy I didn't review.
But I have gone-off on something of a rant...
And yes, "past performance..." etc etc.
I don't have your history, but to date (just ordered from TGD, so I think I'm safe) I've only had one deal I've been unhappy with and I didn't get ripped-off as such.
Curiously, that's the only buy I didn't review.
I've not ordered from TGD before but have noticed they have lots of quality looking stuff.
The reviews could use some work - as you correctly say, and I said something similar in the original piece - there's no exact guidelines. So it's down to interpretation. How they'd make a huge change on the format work technically though I don't know.
I always review my orders. Most are 10/10. But I've done a couple of well deserved low ratings before.
The reviews could use some work - as you correctly say, and I said something similar in the original piece - there's no exact guidelines. So it's down to interpretation. How they'd make a huge change on the format work technically though I don't know.
I always review my orders. Most are 10/10. But I've done a couple of well deserved low ratings before.
My comment about TGD was firmly tongue-in-cheek.
Having thought about it some more, I really can't think of an objectively good ratings system, perhaps because ratings are inherently subjective?
Ordinarily I review, but it was a slightly complicated situation to explain and in these situations I prefer to vote with my feet: "Money talks and mine just told you goodbye!"
Having thought about it some more, I really can't think of an objectively good ratings system, perhaps because ratings are inherently subjective?
Ordinarily I review, but it was a slightly complicated situation to explain and in these situations I prefer to vote with my feet: "Money talks and mine just told you goodbye!"
You were probably along the right lines by simplifying it and making it specific to product / service / delivery. How they'd migrate the current ratings would be the question mark there. I suppose eventually instead of reading through ratings we'll just get an AI summary at the top which will highlight delivery or quality issues across all the reviews. Much as certain Google results already do. That's where we're headed I guess.
That’s a solid write up, and I agree with the points you’ve made. Reviews are one of the most powerful tools we have as a community, and the more detailed and accurate they are, the better they serve everyone buyers and vendors alike.
The examples you gave of weak reviews really highlight how much misinformation or missed opportunities exist in the review system. A simple rating with no context doesn’t help anyone, and reviews that are misleading (whether intentional or accidental) can cause unnecessary confusion.
I especially like your take on realistic expectations. People sometimes forget that external factors, like postal delays, aren’t the vendor’s fault, and it’s unfair to punish them for it. Similarly, a vague or overly harsh review without explanation can hurt a vendor who may have otherwise provided a great service.
Your “ideal review” template is a great example of what buyers should aim for detailed, balanced, and helpful. It’s also a reminder that we all benefit when the community actively participates in sharing honest and well-thought-out experiences.
Overall, great post.Thanks a lot Roo! Hopefully, more people take this approach, so reviews become more useful across the board.
The examples you gave of weak reviews really highlight how much misinformation or missed opportunities exist in the review system. A simple rating with no context doesn’t help anyone, and reviews that are misleading (whether intentional or accidental) can cause unnecessary confusion.
I especially like your take on realistic expectations. People sometimes forget that external factors, like postal delays, aren’t the vendor’s fault, and it’s unfair to punish them for it. Similarly, a vague or overly harsh review without explanation can hurt a vendor who may have otherwise provided a great service.
Your “ideal review” template is a great example of what buyers should aim for detailed, balanced, and helpful. It’s also a reminder that we all benefit when the community actively participates in sharing honest and well-thought-out experiences.
Overall, great post.Thanks a lot Roo! Hopefully, more people take this approach, so reviews become more useful across the board.
I think it's important to be fair. A vendor can't ask more than that. I've given vendors a ten who messed my order up but subsequently rectified it. I've noted it in the review and in the days to delivery. I believe that's fair. I've given very few really low scores and each and every one was fully deserved by the seller.
It's particularly important to new vendors. If I gave a vendor with 20000 sales a 1/10 it'd barely be noticeable and would bury itself quickly anyway due to sales volume. A newer vendor trying to hit their first hundred sales would feel that. Now some new vendors may deserve the bad rating if they've not got it together yet of course but either way being fair is the way forward for the whole community.
It's particularly important to new vendors. If I gave a vendor with 20000 sales a 1/10 it'd barely be noticeable and would bury itself quickly anyway due to sales volume. A newer vendor trying to hit their first hundred sales would feel that. Now some new vendors may deserve the bad rating if they've not got it together yet of course but either way being fair is the way forward for the whole community.
Couldn't agree more BigRoo!
Reviews are a great way for the LB community to find the right products and vendor for them.
For vendors/customers, it can be a make or break, so it goes without saying that customers should always take care when writing them by covering the 3 points you mentioned, whether they be good or bad, constructive or just general criticism.
As always, the positivity you spill onto the LB community doesn't go unnoticed.
Reviews are a great way for the LB community to find the right products and vendor for them.
For vendors/customers, it can be a make or break, so it goes without saying that customers should always take care when writing them by covering the 3 points you mentioned, whether they be good or bad, constructive or just general criticism.
As always, the positivity you spill onto the LB community doesn't go unnoticed.
If you read reviews prior to purchase it's only fair to contribute back to that system. It's important to be fair to vendors but I write my reviews for other buyers. I've done very few low ratings. Each one was deserved though and explained so that other people on LB can make their own minds up. I believe that to be fair and that is all anyone can ask.
You've held a good rating over a growing number of sales now so must be doing something right. The reviews helps differentiate you from some other new vendors who've struggled to get to grips with vending here. That's useful knowledge to us as buyers.
Thanks man.
You've held a good rating over a growing number of sales now so must be doing something right. The reviews helps differentiate you from some other new vendors who've struggled to get to grips with vending here. That's useful knowledge to us as buyers.
Thanks man.
One of my pet peeves on multi-choice listing's is the lack of letting us know which one!
I try to be thorough with my reviews. I usually consume a blunt and then provide my review. For new vendors when I do branch out on my vendor list then I tend to comment on stealth and comms etc..
I leave more in detail reviews here than I have ever done on Amazon!
I do like leaving in detail reviews on trip advisor though 🤣🤣 can be quite fun if you're stoned to bone!
Big love Roo!
I try to be thorough with my reviews. I usually consume a blunt and then provide my review. For new vendors when I do branch out on my vendor list then I tend to comment on stealth and comms etc..
I leave more in detail reviews here than I have ever done on Amazon!
I do like leaving in detail reviews on trip advisor though 🤣🤣 can be quite fun if you're stoned to bone!
Big love Roo!
This is the way forward man. It'd be handy if lb tagged the option you chose on a multi listing. With new vendors I'm aware of the additional responsibility and I'll also mention more about the service than someone who's sent thousands of orders out.
I usually write the review as I first sample the product so I'm fair to it. I also try to make sure its my first of the day but that's not always possible. Either way I try to communicate the key points to lb buyers. On products with 1000s of reviews I tend to write less as it's not needed. I guess the core point is to leave the review you wish had been at the top of the page prior to you ordering it.
I usually write the review as I first sample the product so I'm fair to it. I also try to make sure its my first of the day but that's not always possible. Either way I try to communicate the key points to lb buyers. On products with 1000s of reviews I tend to write less as it's not needed. I guess the core point is to leave the review you wish had been at the top of the page prior to you ordering it.
As always a well thought out, constructive and interesting post. I would have given it 10/10, but the internet is playing up here and the page took a while to load, so I'm afraid I can only give it an 8. If Virgin Media sort their act out I will of course consider revising my rating.
But seriously, you make some great points here. As a new vendor myself I know it takes a while to build up some reviews that will give more people confidence in your products and service, and that these reviews can be really important to getting business moving. Patience is the key here.
I also think it's interesting that people tend to leave either 1/10 or 10/10 and not much in-between, but I guess that's just human nature.
Also I know that vendors can interpret anything other than 10/10 as being a negative review. Whereas I would have thought that the whole point of having a one to ten rating system is to be able to add a bit of nuance, rather than just being either perfect or rubbish. So an 8/10 is still a really good result in my books, and not the disaster some think.
But you are right an honest review system is one of the things that makes LB a great place to be bothered a customer and a seller.
Oh and finally I always love the classic "The postman left the package behind the bin and I didn't find it for 2 days and then it was wet 1/10". Perhaps we should have a separate Royal Mail review section?
But seriously, you make some great points here. As a new vendor myself I know it takes a while to build up some reviews that will give more people confidence in your products and service, and that these reviews can be really important to getting business moving. Patience is the key here.
I also think it's interesting that people tend to leave either 1/10 or 10/10 and not much in-between, but I guess that's just human nature.
Also I know that vendors can interpret anything other than 10/10 as being a negative review. Whereas I would have thought that the whole point of having a one to ten rating system is to be able to add a bit of nuance, rather than just being either perfect or rubbish. So an 8/10 is still a really good result in my books, and not the disaster some think.
But you are right an honest review system is one of the things that makes LB a great place to be bothered a customer and a seller.
Oh and finally I always love the classic "The postman left the package behind the bin and I didn't find it for 2 days and then it was wet 1/10". Perhaps we should have a separate Royal Mail review section?
Hehehe. I really have just asked for the LB community to rate me haven't I?!
Most of my reviews are 10s now as I mostly stick to same vendors. But even my favourites slip up and I'll notch them down fairly in the reviews with an explanation so that my fellow stoners can make an informed choice. I've done very few low scores but each of them would have been thoroughly earned by the vendor in question.
Most of my reviews are 10s now as I mostly stick to same vendors. But even my favourites slip up and I'll notch them down fairly in the reviews with an explanation so that my fellow stoners can make an informed choice. I've done very few low scores but each of them would have been thoroughly earned by the vendor in question.
Not read any of this yet 10/10.
I did read some of this vendor’s posts previously. They did not get me stoned and left black ink on my fingers afterwards with a harsh taste in my throat. But rather than take pictures to bolster my case it went straight IN THE BIN. Avoid this scam artist, l’m right, ignore the other 4,637 10/10 reviews…
😀😂🤪😁
Good read as always matey. My problem is trying to remember each nuance of the product whilst partaking, think I then have a really good detailed review to write but inevitably get too stoned and write: yeah all good 10/10.
I blame the products on here. They all seem to make me feel funny, like a drug or something…
Cheers :)
I did read some of this vendor’s posts previously. They did not get me stoned and left black ink on my fingers afterwards with a harsh taste in my throat. But rather than take pictures to bolster my case it went straight IN THE BIN. Avoid this scam artist, l’m right, ignore the other 4,637 10/10 reviews…
😀😂🤪😁
Good read as always matey. My problem is trying to remember each nuance of the product whilst partaking, think I then have a really good detailed review to write but inevitably get too stoned and write: yeah all good 10/10.
I blame the products on here. They all seem to make me feel funny, like a drug or something…
Cheers :)
I import all my words direct from LA and test them at home in conversation before using them in a topic dude. They burn clean and bright. I also sent a batch of replacement words out to this reader folks. Other writers beware!!
Thanks man and I know what you mean about the reviews. Some sellers are at such a volume of sales it's hard to add something to the many already positives.
However, if you read reviews to help steer your purchases you gotta give back man. The yin and the Yang. Karma. The general balance of the universe. It all pivots on us giving what we hope to receive. Like at Christmas when Santa judges your worthiness.
Thanks man and I know what you mean about the reviews. Some sellers are at such a volume of sales it's hard to add something to the many already positives.
However, if you read reviews to help steer your purchases you gotta give back man. The yin and the Yang. Karma. The general balance of the universe. It all pivots on us giving what we hope to receive. Like at Christmas when Santa judges your worthiness.
Replacement words? Hah! I’ve read 50 books a day, from all over the world, for the past 92 years so I know what I’m talking about. This joker sent me some “top gear” turned out to be about Mats and Cats which sit upon them. Had better from my local poet, and that was generic Stephen King.
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From There to Here: A Cannabis Ramble.
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BigRoo
From There to Here: A Cannabis Ramble.
The Beginning
When I started smoking pot, the UK options were various types of commercial hash or basic landrace weeds.
The mainstay hash was usually a Rocky which I believe was nicknamed from Moroccan and was a heat n crumble hash. Often we'd get a Slate which as per the name came in thin slabs which fluffed up when heated and crumbled - anyone know what the origin of that was? Squidgy Black of various but often low grades would often be available. We'd usually get red seal but gold seal and other stamps did turn up. It'd roll into snakes. Plus we'd get other basic, and often poor quality, hashes with some variations like soap bar or double zero. Often you'd find hash cut with something unpleasant like henna or plastic. Although equally you'd sometimes get a lovely treat like a temple ball.
Weed tended to be Thai sticks or similar dry stuff with more seeds and sticks in it than weed. I'd hear about sensimelia but I didn't ever see any in my town. It was all pretty basic.
This was universally true across life in that period. Channel 4 was brand new and edgy and digital watches still seemed like a pretty neat idea. It was a simpler time. You couldn't even buy fancy long rizla at Tesco.
Original 90s Hash
Honestly, if you bought the cheapest rock solid hash on LB, wrapped it in plastic, smashed it up with a hammer, then stuck it back together so the plastic was on the inside, you'd be a long way towards creating an authentic 90s hash. I don't recommend it but the option is there if you'd like to experience it. I'm hoping some old stoners will confirm to the younglings that I'm not making this up.
The Dam
During my first trip to Amsterdam my eyes were opened to a new world of cannabis. Which was ironic considering they were half shut for much of the trip. I think many of us brought back a piece of Dam with us (quite literally in my case) and the sharing of those experiences seemed to progress everything forwards. We wanted to be more Dutch.
I loved the weed out there of course but it was more than that. It was the open and tolerant culture that allowed it all to happen that really hit home for me.
Slow Progress
Although the four channel options on TV and digital watches seeming a pretty neat idea persisted for some time, we gradually got better at growing weed here until we reach the point today where we're comparable to much of the rest of the world - and now smart watches seem like a pretty neat idea instead of the digital ones.
In between then and now I've had a wide range of oddly grown weed and lack of flavours. Even as we made a bit of progression, for long periods, everyone would seem to have the same grow.
It'd be cheese, then blue cheese, with lemon haze phases, then stardawg. Variety, as a concept, seemed to take a while to bed in. There were of course highlights and exceptions but the mainstay weed was very samey for years - at least locally - and definitely below the quality and variety abroad. This period developed my loathing of lemon haze. I've simply had it one too many times.
LB Quality
Now, all these years later, I'm ordering high quality buds delivered to my door from a menu of a thousand products. The difference in the cannabis now to then is almost immeasurable.
We've got strong, tasty and exotic weed with new strains on a regular basis. We've got fresh frozen hashes and powerful extracts. We've got vapes and dab pens. We have clean D9 edibles and decarb products. It's a golden age of cannabis consumption with a bigger crowd of us than ever before. I'm excited by it - by all you loons in the LB community.
While attitudes have certainly progressed, we're still a wee bit behind when compared to the tolerant attitude to cannabis use we're seeing in the US and parts of Europe.
Channel 4 Cannabis Night
The afore mentioned Channel 4 once did a cannabis night back when they were still keen to be edgy. All night they showed a stream of cannabis TV shows which sent shockwaves through the mainstream UK of the time but was of course dynamite viewing for my generation. It felt like part of a culture shift. A line in the sand between the stagnant and repressed old folks versus the new, dynamic and hedonistic youth.
In one of the programmes it showed how a legal cannabis future might look. I remember that it showed designer prerolls in professional looking cigarette looking packets. Funnily enough even our cigarette packets don't look like that any more! It'd be an interesting clip to watch again actually.
As a 80s/90s stoner I don't think I'd have predicted how the cannabis market looks now. Firstly the sweetshop flavour names and youth-styled graphics on the packs are a naming convention and style that's a world beyond stuff like skunk and white widow. But also the products available expanded far further than I could ever have imagined. It all leaves me as wide eyed as Charlie was stepping foot into the chocolate factory.
I don't know where we go from here but it'll be fun to find out. I hope the UK will ultimately find a more tolerant and legal status for our favourite plant just like many of our friends abroad have.
Thanks
As always, thanks for reading my topic, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way.
I Stole it.
And yes, for the astute Douglas Adams fans, I did steal one of his lines for this piece. Twice in fact - to try and get good value from it. My grandma would be proud.
When I started smoking pot, the UK options were various types of commercial hash or basic landrace weeds.
The mainstay hash was usually a Rocky which I believe was nicknamed from Moroccan and was a heat n crumble hash. Often we'd get a Slate which as per the name came in thin slabs which fluffed up when heated and crumbled - anyone know what the origin of that was? Squidgy Black of various but often low grades would often be available. We'd usually get red seal but gold seal and other stamps did turn up. It'd roll into snakes. Plus we'd get other basic, and often poor quality, hashes with some variations like soap bar or double zero. Often you'd find hash cut with something unpleasant like henna or plastic. Although equally you'd sometimes get a lovely treat like a temple ball.
Weed tended to be Thai sticks or similar dry stuff with more seeds and sticks in it than weed. I'd hear about sensimelia but I didn't ever see any in my town. It was all pretty basic.
This was universally true across life in that period. Channel 4 was brand new and edgy and digital watches still seemed like a pretty neat idea. It was a simpler time. You couldn't even buy fancy long rizla at Tesco.
Original 90s Hash
Honestly, if you bought the cheapest rock solid hash on LB, wrapped it in plastic, smashed it up with a hammer, then stuck it back together so the plastic was on the inside, you'd be a long way towards creating an authentic 90s hash. I don't recommend it but the option is there if you'd like to experience it. I'm hoping some old stoners will confirm to the younglings that I'm not making this up.
The Dam
During my first trip to Amsterdam my eyes were opened to a new world of cannabis. Which was ironic considering they were half shut for much of the trip. I think many of us brought back a piece of Dam with us (quite literally in my case) and the sharing of those experiences seemed to progress everything forwards. We wanted to be more Dutch.
I loved the weed out there of course but it was more than that. It was the open and tolerant culture that allowed it all to happen that really hit home for me.
Slow Progress
Although the four channel options on TV and digital watches seeming a pretty neat idea persisted for some time, we gradually got better at growing weed here until we reach the point today where we're comparable to much of the rest of the world - and now smart watches seem like a pretty neat idea instead of the digital ones.
In between then and now I've had a wide range of oddly grown weed and lack of flavours. Even as we made a bit of progression, for long periods, everyone would seem to have the same grow.
It'd be cheese, then blue cheese, with lemon haze phases, then stardawg. Variety, as a concept, seemed to take a while to bed in. There were of course highlights and exceptions but the mainstay weed was very samey for years - at least locally - and definitely below the quality and variety abroad. This period developed my loathing of lemon haze. I've simply had it one too many times.
LB Quality
Now, all these years later, I'm ordering high quality buds delivered to my door from a menu of a thousand products. The difference in the cannabis now to then is almost immeasurable.
We've got strong, tasty and exotic weed with new strains on a regular basis. We've got fresh frozen hashes and powerful extracts. We've got vapes and dab pens. We have clean D9 edibles and decarb products. It's a golden age of cannabis consumption with a bigger crowd of us than ever before. I'm excited by it - by all you loons in the LB community.
While attitudes have certainly progressed, we're still a wee bit behind when compared to the tolerant attitude to cannabis use we're seeing in the US and parts of Europe.
Channel 4 Cannabis Night
The afore mentioned Channel 4 once did a cannabis night back when they were still keen to be edgy. All night they showed a stream of cannabis TV shows which sent shockwaves through the mainstream UK of the time but was of course dynamite viewing for my generation. It felt like part of a culture shift. A line in the sand between the stagnant and repressed old folks versus the new, dynamic and hedonistic youth.
In one of the programmes it showed how a legal cannabis future might look. I remember that it showed designer prerolls in professional looking cigarette looking packets. Funnily enough even our cigarette packets don't look like that any more! It'd be an interesting clip to watch again actually.
As a 80s/90s stoner I don't think I'd have predicted how the cannabis market looks now. Firstly the sweetshop flavour names and youth-styled graphics on the packs are a naming convention and style that's a world beyond stuff like skunk and white widow. But also the products available expanded far further than I could ever have imagined. It all leaves me as wide eyed as Charlie was stepping foot into the chocolate factory.
I don't know where we go from here but it'll be fun to find out. I hope the UK will ultimately find a more tolerant and legal status for our favourite plant just like many of our friends abroad have.
Thanks
As always, thanks for reading my topic, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way.
I Stole it.
And yes, for the astute Douglas Adams fans, I did steal one of his lines for this piece. Twice in fact - to try and get good value from it. My grandma would be proud.
Oh 😯 Man thanks for sharing 😁🙏 90s hash was spot on review 😄😂 wouldn't come back to it but such a ride 😉 dude 😎
Thanks man. I buy a bit of old school hash from time to time. I've currently got gold seal from green cat. Lovely stuff. Much better than back in the day but still got the nostalgic flavour. Best of both worlds!
I've been seeing a few posts about the gold seal creating a bit of nostalgia and was wondering if the high was reminiscent of old school hash too and not just the smell and taste.
It's not going to blow your mind the same way that a cold cured jungle boys or barz LA would of course but it's a decent stone. Arguably much nicer than back in the day. I've been rolling it with a cheapie weed.
Douglas loved a good digital watch
Can confirm spent the 90's.picking plastic out of soap bar
And when "smells of diesel" ment shipped in lorry fuel tanks
Can confirm spent the 90's.picking plastic out of soap bar
And when "smells of diesel" ment shipped in lorry fuel tanks
That diesel ref made me laugh man. People too often look back at the past with a rose tinted view. Lots of it was shit.
Since joining LB, your New Year's topic was the first i read and I must say it isn't going to be the last 😆
Always a great read your topics!
Thanks BigRoo!
Always a great read your topics!
Thanks BigRoo!
Thanks man. I've noticed your shop has weed flying out by the looks of it and some great reviews. I'll look forward to watching you grow and I'll have to sample your menu at some point.
Great post, Roo - definitely takes me back. My local plug had some very mediocre squidgy black for ages in the mid-90's and couldn't seem to get anything else. I was actually excited when he told me there was some soapbar on the way.
I remember the first time I got some good homegrown too, it was a revelation. Silver Haze, knocked my socks off with half a j.
I still have a soft spot for hash, maybe because it's all I could get for so long, but there are so many more choices now as you say. I do love a nice bit of clean blonde 'pollen' hash though, can't beat that for a nostalgic daytime smoke. 🫠
I remember the first time I got some good homegrown too, it was a revelation. Silver Haze, knocked my socks off with half a j.
I still have a soft spot for hash, maybe because it's all I could get for so long, but there are so many more choices now as you say. I do love a nice bit of clean blonde 'pollen' hash though, can't beat that for a nostalgic daytime smoke. 🫠
Thanks man. I mostly smoke weed but I'm very partial to a hash smoke for a bit of variety. I still often buy commercial or fancy hash and I'm fascinated with the process of making it. I favour the dark squidgy stuff now - the opposite to 90s Roo. I'll have to do another hash run and write up at some point.
Great read mate took me right back, "Pot Night" on channel 4 most of it is on YouTube if you need a rabbit hole to fall down. I remember watching it all and then thinking, why is this illegal 🤔 30 years later and I still don't have a reasonable answer.
Picking plastic out of the hash was just part of the process of skinning up, I don't miss that.
We had slate bars that would split like slate stone does, we also had some flat pressed hash that was called slate but didn't split like slate stone and smoked like rocky.
Who knows where we go from here as far as progress but I can imagine if I had seen a rosin press and had a dab of hash rosin in the 90's, my mind would have literally been blown🤯.
Picking plastic out of the hash was just part of the process of skinning up, I don't miss that.
We had slate bars that would split like slate stone does, we also had some flat pressed hash that was called slate but didn't split like slate stone and smoked like rocky.
Who knows where we go from here as far as progress but I can imagine if I had seen a rosin press and had a dab of hash rosin in the 90's, my mind would have literally been blown🤯.
Thanks man. I'll have to have a look through YouTube one night and relive it. I can remember watching it at the time and it felt like potheads were going mainstream. Big enough for TV!
While I definitely enjoy modern products I do often have nostalgia smokes. Currently I have the gold seal from green cat that's genuinely one of my favourite current lb products. It's not that strong although it is decent. But it's that old distinct flavour that I've been loving rolled up with some weed. I'm going to buy more with my next order.
I've just ordered some hash rosin for my dab pen. It's a world away from picking plastic out of hash!
While I definitely enjoy modern products I do often have nostalgia smokes. Currently I have the gold seal from green cat that's genuinely one of my favourite current lb products. It's not that strong although it is decent. But it's that old distinct flavour that I've been loving rolled up with some weed. I'm going to buy more with my next order.
I've just ordered some hash rosin for my dab pen. It's a world away from picking plastic out of hash!
Super solid read
Could never have imagined the cannabis market to be the way it is now also. Youthful and comic
DD
Could never have imagined the cannabis market to be the way it is now also. Youthful and comic
DD
Thanks man. I guess the legalisation in the US has taken the lead on how it looks. I quite like the sweetshop names and cheeky packaging - I just didn't see it coming.
Your right it’s quite appealing as a consumer rather than having clinical packaging like that of medical marijuana from Canada / Cali just blew it all up
Only concern is attraction to young people who should spend more time studying and less time smoking
Only concern is attraction to young people who should spend more time studying and less time smoking
Aye. That's a fair point. I don't think anyone wants the youngsters future going up in a puff of smoke. I believe that statistically speaking, since legalisation in the US, the main group of people to increase smoking pot have been an older generation. And it looks like many either replace or supplement other pain or stress meds. So I'm not sure that in a real world situation the candy floss marketing has drawn kids in. But it's fair to say it's the exact sort of thing that's asking for more trouble than it's probably worth.
Your right actually kids will be kids and they’re will always be a bunch of them who want to try things whether cigarette packaging is in colour or not. Good bit of sociology and psychology convo here
Very interesting read mate, thanks for sharing. It has many many similarities to my smoking journey.... your weed and hash descriptions are spot on!! Amsterdam when I was 18 (in my early 50's now!) was unreal, I can remember my 1st visit like it was yesterday. Not been for about 10 years now. Cheers mate
Thanks man. I'm thinking about heading out again as a lot has changed since my last visit. I wonder if I'd still know my way round.
How did you smoke your hash in the 90's ? We used 3L bottles for buckets also home made bongs from drain pipes and a socket for the gauze no expenes spared.
I wrote about hotknives and buckets a while back - linked. We used to make coke can pipes and leaky bongs from bottles. I've got a nice glass pipe and a bong tucked away. I might dig them out. Not tried them out for years.
Ah man, can relate to all you’ve said apart from the Dam - missed out on that experience regrettably. 90’s hash with bits of plastic/cellophane - tick. Channel 4 night - tick. Seems daft now but as you say me and a few mates felt all subversive and excited to be watching WEED on TV? Oh yeah! I remember it had a few US PSA clips from the 60/70’s? Something along the lines of: “Remember kids, too much pot and you risk wasting the most precious time of your life” said in a long drawn out way by the long haired, half eyes closed, rictus grinned, stoned to the rafters, sideburned youth. Without any irony!
The attached image is copy of Face magazine from 93. Unlike prevalence nowadays any stories/pictures of weed had to come from magazines. Oh the innocence!
The attached image is copy of Face magazine from 93. Unlike prevalence nowadays any stories/pictures of weed had to come from magazines. Oh the innocence!
The channel 4 night felt definitive. I bet it influenced all sorts of folk who went on to be the movers and shakers of the cannabis market. I first went to Dam in 1989 I think as a teenager. It still had the gilder so everything was super cheap due to exchange rate. It was all about the skunk weed back then and you'd get a green skuff hash. I keep thinking about heading out again to see how it's changed.
Back in the 90's I worked with Heineken and we would go out to the Dam regularly on business. On the very first trip they put the meeting back to the afternoon so to kill time we ventured into a cafe for a brownie and coffee. On arrival at the brewery they decided to orientate us by putting us on their famous London red double decker bus that they used for tourists. Off our noodles this quickly became the most surreal of experiences. I was convinced I wasn't in the Dam at all and that I was on my way to school (having taken a red bus twice a day back then). The fact that I was wearing a collar and tie reinforced this for me. A colleague was freaking out because he couldn't work out why he was so high up (top deck) and kept asking if he was floating or flying? Another was convinced he ws somehow going to fall off and was gripping the seat edges so tightly I still remember how white his knuckles were!
Those were the days!!
Those were the days!!
There's nothing like your first visit to Dam. I guess the quality gap is no longer the same so tourists don't experience it the same. On my first trip I remember it was a super busy street on the way to the coffee shop. I was battling my way through crowds Couple of hours later I bowled out and after walking a short way I became aware I had the middle of the street to myself. Everyone was loitering at the sides. Then I realised it was absolutely pelting it down with rain. I was the only person stupid enough not to realise and stand in the middle of it completely oblivious. I then had to find my hotel, at which point I was soaked through and realised how lost I was. But I didn't want anyone to know I was lost so I carried on walking confidently like I knew where I was going because that made sense to me.
Man, the Dam! Very early 2000's for me and three mates: within an hour of arriving, buying Purple Haze, Crystal and Afghan Black from the booth at the front of a dark and narrow bar, the name of which I forgot, forgive me, because a further hour later I was flat on my arse outside said establishment after learning that a 'cocktail' of the three in one joint is not a viable trip! 'Whitey' anyone? God, yes no please, never again, my first and my hardest!
But Day 2 and we slowed our pace: this time, in the basement room of one of the three Bulldog cafes at the time, my mind expanded to discover that I was able to suddenly understand Dutch-dubbed Con Air playing on the TV! I didn't even need the English subtitles. Or were they dutch subs and English language? Either way, I was now fully native.
And then, oh my God, then, magic mushrooms from a lovely young lady in The Greenhouse Effect (I think?), subsequently rolling around the street in giggling fits and recognising other fellow magic people, voodoo people, doing the same amongst the straight shadows of normal people. Finishing the night watching the harlequin diamonds race across our hostel room ceiling, drifting off to sleep at the edge of the universe.
Fuck, good times! Three long days melding into the greatest weekend of my young life.
But Day 2 and we slowed our pace: this time, in the basement room of one of the three Bulldog cafes at the time, my mind expanded to discover that I was able to suddenly understand Dutch-dubbed Con Air playing on the TV! I didn't even need the English subtitles. Or were they dutch subs and English language? Either way, I was now fully native.
And then, oh my God, then, magic mushrooms from a lovely young lady in The Greenhouse Effect (I think?), subsequently rolling around the street in giggling fits and recognising other fellow magic people, voodoo people, doing the same amongst the straight shadows of normal people. Finishing the night watching the harlequin diamonds race across our hostel room ceiling, drifting off to sleep at the edge of the universe.
Fuck, good times! Three long days melding into the greatest weekend of my young life.
I've been to Dam quite a few times but not for years. You find yourself looking for English folk on their first day. Always go wild like a kid in a sweet shop only to find themselves ten minutes later with a thousand yard stare and slowly sinking into the table. You laugh but not mockingly because you know you were once them. You're laughing at yourself. "I did that on day one"
It's lost on the current generation as they just get good weed anyway. The quality leap between here and Dam is no longer so big.
It's lost on the current generation as they just get good weed anyway. The quality leap between here and Dam is no longer so big.
I wish I could've visited again in the interim years, especially since I've learnt Dam is a culturally rich place with many other attractions too.
But yes, this generation, have to pity them in many ways, 'they don't know they're born!' but also, many other things have gotten worse. So the good weed is consolation. Speaking of which, I'm about to indulge in my Skywalker OG from Green Cat for the first time (and first time in about 15 years) since receiving it earlier this week. I'm WFH tomorrow so if I pass out on the sofa as I expect, I'm not expected anywhere tomorrow. Going to start with the smallest of joints. (...it looks like a toothpick, maan...').
Incidentally, this convo and you mentioning Ch4's Pot Night got me watching it on YouTube earlier - really good! It makes you want to go again. I'd missed it first time round in '95 - I was still a good boy in high school back then!
But wish me luck on my trip, hope I land back down safely.
But yes, this generation, have to pity them in many ways, 'they don't know they're born!' but also, many other things have gotten worse. So the good weed is consolation. Speaking of which, I'm about to indulge in my Skywalker OG from Green Cat for the first time (and first time in about 15 years) since receiving it earlier this week. I'm WFH tomorrow so if I pass out on the sofa as I expect, I'm not expected anywhere tomorrow. Going to start with the smallest of joints. (...it looks like a toothpick, maan...').
Incidentally, this convo and you mentioning Ch4's Pot Night got me watching it on YouTube earlier - really good! It makes you want to go again. I'd missed it first time round in '95 - I was still a good boy in high school back then!
But wish me luck on my trip, hope I land back down safely.
Skywalker OG is a solid choice. GC had one batch that wasn't the full jedi but generally they have one that's strong with the force. I've bought it many times. It's one of my favourite strains as it leans heavily on the blueberry flavour but with a much more significant stone.
I keep meaning to dig into the pot night on YouTube to see what memories it brings back. I remember staying up all night at the time. It created a wave of change here.
I keep meaning to dig into the pot night on YouTube to see what memories it brings back. I remember staying up all night at the time. It created a wave of change here.
Am I just old and cynical or was TV just a bit edgier back in the 90's. Or have we just seen it all now as middle-aged men?Watching Pot Night threw up another Dispatches video about mail order weed, I've got to watch that too, I might learn a thing or two, lol!
But anyway, I think I'm going to have to write a little review for GC and that Skywalker - these are the buds you are looking for! You're going to laugh at how low my tolerance is but I guaged it perfectly: I used about half the size of the nail of my little finger, so imagine about a 5mm bud, in a regular roll up with a filter. And it came on slow, didn't knock me off my feet. Felt it in my face first, which surprised me for an indi dom, but then slowly imbued the rest of my limbs and made me lie down. Mellow but firm stone, with merely a flash of anxiety at the start, just a second or two but then it went and I was chill.
For Skywalker itself as a flower, I'm no expert or cultured connoisseur like yourself, far from it but that musty, mossy, mild earthy smell isn't my favourite but I like that it isn't overpowering and pungent, not acrid. I'm surprised to hear you describe it as blueberry cos I wouldn't have made that association. That said, my only recent comparison is some THCa Gelato I bought and was disappointed by before discovering Little Biggy. I loved the 'candy' smell of it, and had really high hopes but utterly disappointed to learn what 'medicinal' cannabis was, lol!
Getting back to the Skywalker, I'm tempted to try it in a bong but worried I'm going to get too much of a hit. I'm curious to try it neat and filtered like that, to really taste it, as opposed to in a joint with tobacco. Something interesting that someone said on one of the Pot Night videos was that tobacco is 'male' and weed is 'female' and so seems contradictory to mix the two, but I don't know if there's further evidence and a basis for that opinion.
I also remember when watching City of God for the first time and being amazed at them rolling fat blunts with just pure bud, but since learned a lot of people smoke it 'neat' like that. I know I won't be trying that but realise now when reading a lot of reviews that many are using it like that and hence the descriptions of 'taste'.
I'm also curious to try a sativa now, and see if and how a head high helps creativity - I want to do some writing and so am naturally curious to see if it does 'enlighten'. Feel free to drop me a recommendation for a good sativa, I'd be interested to hear your experience and thoughts.
But anyway, I think I'm going to have to write a little review for GC and that Skywalker - these are the buds you are looking for! You're going to laugh at how low my tolerance is but I guaged it perfectly: I used about half the size of the nail of my little finger, so imagine about a 5mm bud, in a regular roll up with a filter. And it came on slow, didn't knock me off my feet. Felt it in my face first, which surprised me for an indi dom, but then slowly imbued the rest of my limbs and made me lie down. Mellow but firm stone, with merely a flash of anxiety at the start, just a second or two but then it went and I was chill.
For Skywalker itself as a flower, I'm no expert or cultured connoisseur like yourself, far from it but that musty, mossy, mild earthy smell isn't my favourite but I like that it isn't overpowering and pungent, not acrid. I'm surprised to hear you describe it as blueberry cos I wouldn't have made that association. That said, my only recent comparison is some THCa Gelato I bought and was disappointed by before discovering Little Biggy. I loved the 'candy' smell of it, and had really high hopes but utterly disappointed to learn what 'medicinal' cannabis was, lol!
Getting back to the Skywalker, I'm tempted to try it in a bong but worried I'm going to get too much of a hit. I'm curious to try it neat and filtered like that, to really taste it, as opposed to in a joint with tobacco. Something interesting that someone said on one of the Pot Night videos was that tobacco is 'male' and weed is 'female' and so seems contradictory to mix the two, but I don't know if there's further evidence and a basis for that opinion.
I also remember when watching City of God for the first time and being amazed at them rolling fat blunts with just pure bud, but since learned a lot of people smoke it 'neat' like that. I know I won't be trying that but realise now when reading a lot of reviews that many are using it like that and hence the descriptions of 'taste'.
I'm also curious to try a sativa now, and see if and how a head high helps creativity - I want to do some writing and so am naturally curious to see if it does 'enlighten'. Feel free to drop me a recommendation for a good sativa, I'd be interested to hear your experience and thoughts.
It's possibly the kush side overriding it in your batch. I roll with a fair amount in each Spliff I guess. My tolerance is pretty high but you don't have to go far on LB to find people with higher tolerance than me. Just be you man it's not a race.
Sativa is a mixed bag for me. Certain hazes make me ansy so I tend to avoid them. I prefer Indica or hybrid weed generally speaking. But yes a strong sativa will tend to deliver both a more immediate high and it be much more cerebral. I guess it depends on your personality type how much you want to ride that out. For me, I prefer the slower chilled buzz from an Indica or hybrid as it demands less from me. But saying all that I also like making strong RSO cookies which absolutely blow your mind and leave you pacing around the garden at 3am.
Sativa is a mixed bag for me. Certain hazes make me ansy so I tend to avoid them. I prefer Indica or hybrid weed generally speaking. But yes a strong sativa will tend to deliver both a more immediate high and it be much more cerebral. I guess it depends on your personality type how much you want to ride that out. For me, I prefer the slower chilled buzz from an Indica or hybrid as it demands less from me. But saying all that I also like making strong RSO cookies which absolutely blow your mind and leave you pacing around the garden at 3am.
Haha, nah, I can do without the pacing manically! I knew I was going to be indica-leaning, but I'm just curious about sat, cos reading a lot of descriptions on Leafly, its always the sat's that are described as encouraging creativity, but if you know of an indi that does the same, give me a shout.
I guess the more cerebrally manic high of a sativa is considered to encourage creativity more than the lazy kickback high of an indica. I'm honestly not sure if I have a creativity sparking weed preference though. I suppose if anything I'm calming the already manic nature of my mind. So maybe it's all down to your starting point as to what will work best for you.
Fair enough man, I appreciate your honesty brother. I'll reading and researching and give something a go that sounds enticing. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes, but for now, I've plenty of SOG to keep me busy!
I've not had the sog for a while. Blue Nerds is ticking the blue box for me currently. Hope you find what you're looking for man.
Lovely reading mate. I'd saved this for Sunday night. I started in the early nineties, bad hash still big then. Stitching you mate up with the biggest bowl, though bucket or bottle bag. Now I've just finished yoga and taken some tincture. Spend the night topping up with vape cart made from top extract. The world has changed alright, and it seems I've become a cunt.
Thank you for the read big man.
Cheers G
Thank you for the read big man.
Cheers G
I just stumbled onto this guide of cannabis types from 1990-1997. We were still 2/3 hash smokers. The document lists out the hash and weed available.
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BigRoo
Cleaning My Grinder: A Story With Questions
by
BigRoo
Cleaning My Grinder: A Story With Questions
- The Dirty Grinder Problem -
My grinder is a few years old. It's a metal one that screws together in separate layers for grinding, ground, and kief. It has never been meaningfully cleaned. I've poked and chipped at it a bit when it got stuck. The kief catcher has been blocked for ages although I was never sure I wanted my kief caught in anything other than what I'm currently smoking in the first place. Its become more of a masher than a grinder as compacted dark resin coats much of its once sharp teeth.
- New Grinder Dreams -
I was thinking of buying a new grinder when I decided I should probably clean the current one up first to see how much that helped. One of the grinder teeth snapped off years ago and it actually really improves how the grinder works. That gap is where your bit of weed starts. If I made grinders I'd engineer a weed gap something like this in. If I bought a new grinder I'd be tempted to break a tooth off. I'm sure several people will tell me why I'm wrong about this but it's a hill I shall die on.
- I Need Alcohol -
So first thing I reached for was our good friend alcohol. That age old tale like it's the solution to all of life's problems - but it quickly became clear that poking a bit of alcohol around was inadequate for this.
Obviously more alcohol was needed. That age old tale...So the whole grinder went in for an iso bath. Cleaning it with a sacrificial toothbrush after a good soak brought it back to factory levels of cleanliness pretty quickly with all that compacted resin dissolved into the alcohol. But it had one flaw. It was now a super sticky solution. A film of glue-like stickiness had settled across every surface of the grinder. After you touched it, the same is true for you. We are back in sticky Spiderman fingers territory. More wiping with alcohol didn't seem to clean it so much as smear it onto more surfaces.
- Saving New York -
So before I started using my sticky fingers to climb buildings and save New York City from crime, I went for possibly not the best solution, but for the one within the easiest reach of my Spidey fingers. Cif cream cleaner.
- The Lemon Problem -
This dispersed the stickiness with ease using the same ex-toothbrush. I think it more thoroughly cleaned the grinder too. The problem now wasn't stickiness, it was lemonness. And not the nice lemonness one might have in their grinder. The bad lemonness that you don't want. It'd be like smoking a yellow block from a urinal if I put weed through it.
- The Wet Problem -
After some more rinsing and cleansing the problem was no longer lemonness. It was wetness. The kief mesh and the many nooks and crannies hide water away. This was a better problem to have but still a problem. After much careful patting and some hairdryering I decided some resting time was needed for full dryness.
- The Outcome -
A while later I tried it out and it's essentially like a new grinder. It twists super smoothly with ease, evenly grinding buds into useful little pieces and once more my kief is being caught.
- Kief or Thief -
Although I'm still questioning if saving kief is better than having it now. Is it robbing me under the guise of future reward? Like daylight savings when the clocks change back. We don't ever get an extra hour in bed. Merely what was once already ours has been returned. If someone stole a tenner out of your wallet in spring then gave it back to you in Autumn you would not thank them for it. So is it a kief catcher a kief thief? I'm intrigued to know people's thoughts on this one.
- New And Improved -
The grinder basically works like new but with the added toothless gap that seems to improve function for me anyway and feels like a design feature. It's my hill - my hill folks.
- Fresh and Clean -
It may not be completely radical news to many people out there but cleaning stuff makes it better. My grinds are now fresher than a brand new pair of underpants.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way at least.
Please upvote the post of you like reading this stuff and get involved in the comments to let me know how or if you clean your grinder - or what the cool kids use to grind with these days - and whether it's a kief or thief device? Thanks.
My grinder is a few years old. It's a metal one that screws together in separate layers for grinding, ground, and kief. It has never been meaningfully cleaned. I've poked and chipped at it a bit when it got stuck. The kief catcher has been blocked for ages although I was never sure I wanted my kief caught in anything other than what I'm currently smoking in the first place. Its become more of a masher than a grinder as compacted dark resin coats much of its once sharp teeth.
- New Grinder Dreams -
I was thinking of buying a new grinder when I decided I should probably clean the current one up first to see how much that helped. One of the grinder teeth snapped off years ago and it actually really improves how the grinder works. That gap is where your bit of weed starts. If I made grinders I'd engineer a weed gap something like this in. If I bought a new grinder I'd be tempted to break a tooth off. I'm sure several people will tell me why I'm wrong about this but it's a hill I shall die on.
- I Need Alcohol -
So first thing I reached for was our good friend alcohol. That age old tale like it's the solution to all of life's problems - but it quickly became clear that poking a bit of alcohol around was inadequate for this.
Obviously more alcohol was needed. That age old tale...So the whole grinder went in for an iso bath. Cleaning it with a sacrificial toothbrush after a good soak brought it back to factory levels of cleanliness pretty quickly with all that compacted resin dissolved into the alcohol. But it had one flaw. It was now a super sticky solution. A film of glue-like stickiness had settled across every surface of the grinder. After you touched it, the same is true for you. We are back in sticky Spiderman fingers territory. More wiping with alcohol didn't seem to clean it so much as smear it onto more surfaces.
- Saving New York -
So before I started using my sticky fingers to climb buildings and save New York City from crime, I went for possibly not the best solution, but for the one within the easiest reach of my Spidey fingers. Cif cream cleaner.
- The Lemon Problem -
This dispersed the stickiness with ease using the same ex-toothbrush. I think it more thoroughly cleaned the grinder too. The problem now wasn't stickiness, it was lemonness. And not the nice lemonness one might have in their grinder. The bad lemonness that you don't want. It'd be like smoking a yellow block from a urinal if I put weed through it.
- The Wet Problem -
After some more rinsing and cleansing the problem was no longer lemonness. It was wetness. The kief mesh and the many nooks and crannies hide water away. This was a better problem to have but still a problem. After much careful patting and some hairdryering I decided some resting time was needed for full dryness.
- The Outcome -
A while later I tried it out and it's essentially like a new grinder. It twists super smoothly with ease, evenly grinding buds into useful little pieces and once more my kief is being caught.
- Kief or Thief -
Although I'm still questioning if saving kief is better than having it now. Is it robbing me under the guise of future reward? Like daylight savings when the clocks change back. We don't ever get an extra hour in bed. Merely what was once already ours has been returned. If someone stole a tenner out of your wallet in spring then gave it back to you in Autumn you would not thank them for it. So is it a kief catcher a kief thief? I'm intrigued to know people's thoughts on this one.
- New And Improved -
The grinder basically works like new but with the added toothless gap that seems to improve function for me anyway and feels like a design feature. It's my hill - my hill folks.
- Fresh and Clean -
It may not be completely radical news to many people out there but cleaning stuff makes it better. My grinds are now fresher than a brand new pair of underpants.
- Thanks -
As always thanks for reading, I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way at least.
Please upvote the post of you like reading this stuff and get involved in the comments to let me know how or if you clean your grinder - or what the cool kids use to grind with these days - and whether it's a kief or thief device? Thanks.
I need to clean mine again.
I just stick it in a pot of water and boil it, everything basically falls off at that point!
I just stick it in a pot of water and boil it, everything basically falls off at that point!
I didn't think that would work as water never washes resin off your hands. Part of why I'd put it off for so long. Might try that first next time.
I keep it simple a cheap plastic grinder that comes out of the dishwasher completely pristine.
Reading this brought back memories using these hand grinders. My 2 cents is they are a great budget/starter solution but if you're a hardcore daily smoker like me take my advise and get a cheap ninja, nutribullet or kenwood blender for like 30 quid that comes with a smaller jug for nuts etc. Then take your daily buds (3-7g?) grind them for a second or 2 and you have your weed ground for the day just need to roll them. Do this and the walls of the jug will staticly attract and build up kief and every month or 2 you will harvest an oz or more kief that you can turn into hash or press the rosin from it.
The missing "stashed" kief is not noticeable in your joints as I'm sure you could tell by experience using a kief catcher grinder where you will lose plenty of it stuck to the teeth and the walls of it anyways.
So having an oz or so kief as a reward or cashback every month or so is 100% worth it when you light a fat one up boosted with your own hash or rosin!
Thank me later ;)
The missing "stashed" kief is not noticeable in your joints as I'm sure you could tell by experience using a kief catcher grinder where you will lose plenty of it stuck to the teeth and the walls of it anyways.
So having an oz or so kief as a reward or cashback every month or so is 100% worth it when you light a fat one up boosted with your own hash or rosin!
Thank me later ;)
I tend to flick between different flavours all day so only grind one or two spliffs worth at a time. The last grinder I bought was actually downsized from previous so is the mini type I guess. I'm not at your level mate where you need industrial electrical hardware for your bud volumes!
I wouldn't call a kitchen blender industrial level hardware but even when I grind 1g I use that it just more convenient, same goes for having pre ground weed the kief is just a bonus really that builds up over time.
That's what I mean, I been there. I know what's it like to grind as you go. Done that for nearly 2 decades and I felt stupid when I started using the blender for not doing it sooner. Just saves me hand grinding everytime I want to roll a joint and having ground weed in a tupperware for a couple days is perfectly fine for me, I often had 3-4 flavours pre ground but these days I only have 1 or sometimes 2 strains pre ground for the day.
I can still remember my mate turning up with the first grinder I'd seen years ago. Thought it was stupid and unnecessary at first glance. About 3 minutes later after seeing it used, "can I borrow your grinder mate" I still like a grind and sniff as part of my rolling ritual. Might be an interesting topic to discuss rolling rituals - yours has clearly evolved. One of my mates always rolls 3 at once for example, lights one and pockets the other two for later.
Yeah I also do that often, having a few pre rolled if I'm out for a while or just a couple in advance ready to go while busy. Call it lazy or convenient I guess to me it just became to repetative grinding each joint one at a time.
I never think that far ahead. I'm wondering now if I rolled a batch up if it'd be convenient and save time or I'd just blitz through weed much quicker by chaining my rolls.
Just having them pre ground already saves me a lot of time.
The rolling part only takes few seconds but having them ready to go certainly helps.
The rolling part only takes few seconds but having them ready to go certainly helps.
Great read, as usual mate. Iso should work if you cover it and leave it for ages. Mine looked like swamp water when I last tried this. Felt like I was wasting all the goodness though, so my mate suggested boiling it in milk next time. Yeah, don't do that. What a mess, and I threw the pan away. That's probably more a me issue and not paying attention. The grinder, however was fine, eventually.
I've had (and am having) very solid service from a Herb Ripper grinder, which is available in both kief stealing and non varieties. I went with the stealing version and it blocked up. It always blocks up.
I've had (and am having) very solid service from a Herb Ripper grinder, which is available in both kief stealing and non varieties. I went with the stealing version and it blocked up. It always blocks up.
I've decided when I do finally get another grinder it'll be a no kief thief. It's not just a choice but a lifestyle. Life on the edge man. No kief reserves. That's like a pension scheme for trichomes. All or nothing grinding is the way forward.
I go for the cheap plastic grinders buy 4 for £5 off amazon and just bin them when they are too gunked up😬.
I use a keif box with a 100ų screen for all of my bud so it collects nice clean keif
I use a keif box with a 100ų screen for all of my bud so it collects nice clean keif
I used to get The Original Grinder Company ones out the local shop. Were a few quid but nice to know the convenience store understands its customer base by getting in quality plastic grinders. They sell blunt papers too. I don't know what they are but have seen the crazy kids buying them. Since then though I've aimed to use as little plastic as possible. I figured a metal grinder would last a long time and it's fully recyclable once I'm done. It has lasted ages and now clean is really like new. I'll buy another one but will choose more carefully next time now I know the level of time commitment I'm making.
I remember every so often I'd have a kief smoke before it blocked. It'd be strong as was such a blend of bits and bobs. But each saved bit and each saved bob must be robbed from me now. I was considering not getting the same thing on my next grinder.
I remember every so often I'd have a kief smoke before it blocked. It'd be strong as was such a blend of bits and bobs. But each saved bit and each saved bob must be robbed from me now. I was considering not getting the same thing on my next grinder.
Love reading your stuff man, please keep it up, and it was on your reco that I picked GreenCat for my first purchase - no regrets whatsoever. So thank you for that.
To the matter at hand though, you've channeled one of my secret penchants - that for cleaning. I believe a clean is the cheapest repair. And for anything involving organic compounds such as food and the good bud, I have to say, anything inorganic is just, well, grinding me up the wrong way, much like a bad bud broaching device, brother.
So, can I suggest following an organic cleansing ritual for your toothless wonder: firstly, splash liberally or dunk shallowly in some (white) vinegar and then sprinkle with some bicarb (not baking soda) and watch the fizzy, oooh. This should cut through some of the resin, but maybe not all cos it is a sticky goo. Maybe have another go, cos yeah, bicarb fizzy cool. Not once, not twice, but trichome's the charm.
Then, you do need some natural acid to cut a little further: slishe a lemon in two, and press and grind. I wonder if this could also inadvertently be the start of some wonderful concentrated edible tincture, the lemon juice and the goo, I don't know. I'll let someone else try, but maybe you could start with this method and follow up with the vinegre, if you're so inclined.
But then, finally, as some other good fellow suggested, boil it: just water and again, squeezed lemon or that white vinegar. All natural, all clean, because you're worth it, my bro.
And following the organic theme, if it plugs in the wall, it takes away some of that soul. Cos after all, we are green, we spice up life with the herb, a flower, a blooming bud and in that, there's no need for a machine.
I do hope you concur and may the good times continue to roll.
To the matter at hand though, you've channeled one of my secret penchants - that for cleaning. I believe a clean is the cheapest repair. And for anything involving organic compounds such as food and the good bud, I have to say, anything inorganic is just, well, grinding me up the wrong way, much like a bad bud broaching device, brother.
So, can I suggest following an organic cleansing ritual for your toothless wonder: firstly, splash liberally or dunk shallowly in some (white) vinegar and then sprinkle with some bicarb (not baking soda) and watch the fizzy, oooh. This should cut through some of the resin, but maybe not all cos it is a sticky goo. Maybe have another go, cos yeah, bicarb fizzy cool. Not once, not twice, but trichome's the charm.
Then, you do need some natural acid to cut a little further: slishe a lemon in two, and press and grind. I wonder if this could also inadvertently be the start of some wonderful concentrated edible tincture, the lemon juice and the goo, I don't know. I'll let someone else try, but maybe you could start with this method and follow up with the vinegre, if you're so inclined.
But then, finally, as some other good fellow suggested, boil it: just water and again, squeezed lemon or that white vinegar. All natural, all clean, because you're worth it, my bro.
And following the organic theme, if it plugs in the wall, it takes away some of that soul. Cos after all, we are green, we spice up life with the herb, a flower, a blooming bud and in that, there's no need for a machine.
I do hope you concur and may the good times continue to roll.
Thanks man. Green cat was the first vendor I ordered from too. I then tried loads of different vendors before returning again. I'll get a few bits and bobs elsewhere but the price and quality at GC is solid.
My grinder is some kind of aluminium alloy. Doesn't aluminium react with sodium?
My grinder is some kind of aluminium alloy. Doesn't aluminium react with sodium?
Ah! Of course, dissolution precipitation, it would just melt away if you left it long enough. Apologies, it hadn't occured to me it might be aluminium, the missing tooth should've given it away. Well, I'm glad one of us is still lucid enough!
I gave up on my trusty plastic grinder when i heard about all the microplastic stuff
had a metal one since it had the kief catcher but i removed the screen section so now im smoking the full shabang 😄
had a metal one since it had the kief catcher but i removed the screen section so now im smoking the full shabang 😄
I was thinking I'd get a very technical description back but this sounds simple enough for me to do. I'll have a look at mine later.
I guess targeted grinder vandalism over a kief storage indecision is, on a world scale, a nice problem to have.
This makes me think about the time I went to Amsterdam for a quick trip, and purchased a fairly cheap, if not reasonable plastic grinder for my time there.
One thing I must say though, that grinder, of course being new was just a joy to use. It weren't like those plastic grinders you get here from the poundshop which starts making screeching noises after a couple spins 😂
Nonetheless, I lost that grinder on the last day and now I'm here rolling a joint using my 5 year old metal grinder that needs WD-40 and doesn't spin without giving my biceps a little workout 😆
Always a good read as always Big Roo!
One thing I must say though, that grinder, of course being new was just a joy to use. It weren't like those plastic grinders you get here from the poundshop which starts making screeching noises after a couple spins 😂
Nonetheless, I lost that grinder on the last day and now I'm here rolling a joint using my 5 year old metal grinder that needs WD-40 and doesn't spin without giving my biceps a little workout 😆
Always a good read as always Big Roo!
Thanks man. My grinder is lovely and smooth again now it's clean. I've also seemed to become the Barry Scott of LB without realising it.
yo buy some 99.99% isopropyl (pure alcohol) from amazon, soak your grinder in a tiny amount for 2 mins and it will be as good as new. im still on my very first grinder I bought in 2001
Brilliant read that....and I thought it was just me with the kief dilemma. I have a metal Cheech and Chong grinder...never seen a good cleaning apart from emtying the kief catcher...i have several little pots of kief laying around, I'd rather that had been in my blunt ... so definitely thief. Yes I could still smoke it.. or try and make some hash but I dont need this dilemma
I have thought about one of these here fancy electrical/battery operated grinders but I just imagine them to get constantly bunged up...and i would feel disloyal to my trusty C&C
I have thought about one of these here fancy electrical/battery operated grinders but I just imagine them to get constantly bunged up...and i would feel disloyal to my trusty C&C
I doubt I'll go electric but my next grinder will have no kief thief. I like the look of the Santa Cruz 3 piece shredder. Pretty spendy but it'll last a long time I guess.
Yep, not going down that route again. Not seen the Santa Cruz one. I will take a peek ...if it lasts as long as my C&C one I'd be very happy.
Another commenter said the anodising chips off over time. My grinder is only coloured on the outside so doesn't suffer from that. I'll keep looking I think. Flag up any good ones you find mate.
No paint on the inside either. I did see quite a nice 3 piece one today per chance...can't for the life of me remember the name but it was $79 ...metal and not painted. I'll see if I can find it again mate
It's a lot of money but for something that's used several times a day and will last years it's probably worth paying a bit out for.
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BigRoo
Druids Magic - First Order
by
BigRoo
Druids Magic - First Order
Highly Recommended Vendor
I've had so many people recommend the weed and service of Druids Magic that it is unreal. It's like the vendors really are druids and actually cast a magic spell on their buds prior to posting them which hypnotises people into commenting 'Druids Magic' everywhere that bud or vendor recommendations are discussed. It's also possible I don't know a huge amount about druids, magic or hypnosis. Either way It felt important to me that I investigate this hot topic and test it out for myself because while I may not know much about druidism, what I do know a fair bit about is smoking weed.
Will I come out of the experience zombiefied and only able to slowly mutter the words "Druids Magic" as an answer to every question? Let's find out.
Who Are Druids Magic?
As far as I know DM are a home grower and small vendor on LB. They have limited stock and limited options as they sell off their own grows. As such, any time I'd looked at their menu they appeared to be sold out or to be in between grows.
I Swiped Right:
This time I dropped them a message and true to reputation they were super keen to help me out with a couple of strains they had via a custom order. This is the way forward here.
The communication level was off the charts even before I ordered. After I pressed go, every state of the order was documented to me via message. There are surgeons who operate in less detail than this.
That's all very reassuring but I'm now at the waiting stage which is the worst bit of LB. Where's my weed?
Waiting:
"He waits. That's what he does. And I'll tell you what. Tick followed tock followed tick followed tock followed tick...... "
But what didn't follow was my weed. Not yet.
I'd hoped for RM efficiency but I also hope for world peace. I'm basically a dreamer. There is always tomorrow.
Day 1:
It's so far only been one working day so please don't read my impatience as a delay. I'm excitable and just really want to try this stuff out. I believe if there is one single thing that everyone on LB can relate to it's waiting for a weed delivery.
The postal folks do not understand the significance of what is happening here or the utter importance they are tasked with. Oh - hang on - that's actually the aim isn't it!
The Red Van:
Postman Pot has been. Dreams have been delivered. I ordered on Saturday and my parcel was delivered on Tuesday. That's a good service. Let's see what it is all about.
Stealth:
Stealth is thoughtful enough without me deep diving the details. It ticks my boxes and the buds arrived in good condition without leaving a bisto trail of stench in their wake.
Big Bags:
I ordered 7g and Druids sent me about 9g in total across two strains. One half is the Candy Kush and the other is the Coco Jambo. I've no idea if this extra weight is typical but it is of course appreciated.
Tis a Stinker:
First impressions upon opening the bag of cosmic - bloody hell that's a smell from somewhere deep in my memories. I had to take several sniffs. It's a pungent sweet old skunky aroma that instantly makes me think of my early 1990s trips to Amsterdam. This was back in the days where Dam weed was so far superior to UK stuff that it may as well have been a different drug. That's the smell here - of something long lost but welcome to return. It reminds me a bit of the original old bubblegum in Dam too.
The Grow:
I don't know enough about grows to adequately understand the production here but basically this stuff isn't the commercially produced furry pebbles. These are large natural looking buds that are looser than is typical from a modern commercial grow.
The buds are a little sticky and will benefit from being in a jar to even out. That might just be from travel as some buds don't seem to love being sealed up in the postal process. It's perhaps part of the reason for the tendancy to produce furry pebbles commercially as they do travel well.
The cosmic grinds fine though and it's not like you've just poured glue into your grinder. The bud is not wet but it just wants some love and care to hit perfection. I hope I'm explaining this correctly. Much delightful smell was released in the grinding process.
Cosmic Kush Family:
Cosmic Kush is a mix of Trainwreck (constructed of some very old genetics) and Kush which is still of course a mainstay of many vendors menus.
Smoking it I feel I'm getting more of the Trainwreck than the Kush and it's that end of the scale my nose instantly seemed to recognise when opening the bag too.
Although arguably much of the power probably has come from the kush I've no idea how to quantify that. Not least as I'm blazing a smoke while writing this.
It's a lovely smoke though, that much I can verify for sure. Smooth, clean, with a floral sweetness. It has an initial hit and a follow up stone with some smells and tastes that are deep rooted into my own cannabis history being enjoyed by my senses in the process.
You People Make Me Do This:
I suppose I'm going to have to test the Coco now too. You LB folk have twisted my arm. Basically forced me into it. I've already had a few of the Cosmic and I'm nicely stoned. Very clean buzz and a lovely smoke. But there's no point only having half an adventure. Let's see if the Coco stands up.
Coco Jambo:
The smell of the Coco Jambo is familiar too. It's cherry-like and teasing my favoured orange smell. It's all in there but it's more complexly mulled together. The smell is less prominent than the Cosmic but still definitely familiar. I had to Google the strain and it looks like it's Tropical Burst x Coconut Milk. So I guess I'm picking up on the tropical genetics which has orange cookies in its lineage. The coconut milk side feels like it contributes less but is probably subtly balancing the flavour which is why I felt it was mulled.
Pepsi Challenge:
Of the two weeds, going by the name, then going by the smell, I'd have bet on the Cosmic Kush being my favoured strain. I'm not sure that's true at all though smoking them.
While the Cosmic is the more lairy and definitely has some wonderful old flavours in there, the Coco Jumbo seems more refined. It seems to give me more of a head high but not in a hazy paranoid ansy horrible way and it eases into a nice stone. It is another really nice smoke. I think I'll have another one of these and ramble my way to the end of this topic.
So What's The Verdict on Druids Magic:
Yes folks. I get it. Thanks for the recommendation. The whole experience has been lovely. The smokes I've had this evening have been very much enjoyed and definitely different from a typical commercial grow from a high volume seller. This weed feels very well cared for and thoughtfully produced. It's powerful in both strength and flavour.
I guess comparing the service of Druids Magic to a high volume vendor is like putting your local Aunties cafe in a cage fight against a branch of Subway. Yes, Auntie knows your name and does a fine cheese and pickle sarnie and Victoria sponge cake but often you crave the mindboggling choices and size of a Subway footlong followed by more cookies than any human should consume in one session.
Would I Recommend Druids Magic?
The simple answer is yes I would. Drop them a message, try out some strains, the entire experience will be lovely from the first message to the first smoke - if your experience is anything like mine.
You'll end up with some lovely stinky weed that gets you completely stoned. If that's not an ideal transaction on LB I don't know what is.
Have The Druids Cast a Spell On Me?
I have had nothing but a lovely experience with the druids and their weed is a lovely natural product made with care. But....
I'm sure we all know my love for Green Cat remains borderline creepy. I really like caressing my way through the many strains on their menu and making the hard choices and doing research is part of the experience I enjoy. While I do return to old favourites I tend to explore new flavours every week.
I'll Be Back Though:
I will however be visiting Druids Magic as they get their new grows done and seeing what's what. This is especially true if they put an orange strain up. Now that could be a very interesting proposition from this grower. Something like the Orangina or a Tangie. So I've been glad of the introduction and thanks to the really impressively large number of people who recommended the Druids to me. I can see why you are super fans.
Thanks For Reading:
As always I hope this topic was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Thanks for reading. Please get involved in the comments and if you like reading this stuff please upvote it to help share it with the community. I'll see you in the next topic.
I've had so many people recommend the weed and service of Druids Magic that it is unreal. It's like the vendors really are druids and actually cast a magic spell on their buds prior to posting them which hypnotises people into commenting 'Druids Magic' everywhere that bud or vendor recommendations are discussed. It's also possible I don't know a huge amount about druids, magic or hypnosis. Either way It felt important to me that I investigate this hot topic and test it out for myself because while I may not know much about druidism, what I do know a fair bit about is smoking weed.
Will I come out of the experience zombiefied and only able to slowly mutter the words "Druids Magic" as an answer to every question? Let's find out.
Who Are Druids Magic?
As far as I know DM are a home grower and small vendor on LB. They have limited stock and limited options as they sell off their own grows. As such, any time I'd looked at their menu they appeared to be sold out or to be in between grows.
I Swiped Right:
This time I dropped them a message and true to reputation they were super keen to help me out with a couple of strains they had via a custom order. This is the way forward here.
The communication level was off the charts even before I ordered. After I pressed go, every state of the order was documented to me via message. There are surgeons who operate in less detail than this.
That's all very reassuring but I'm now at the waiting stage which is the worst bit of LB. Where's my weed?
Waiting:
"He waits. That's what he does. And I'll tell you what. Tick followed tock followed tick followed tock followed tick...... "
But what didn't follow was my weed. Not yet.
I'd hoped for RM efficiency but I also hope for world peace. I'm basically a dreamer. There is always tomorrow.
Day 1:
It's so far only been one working day so please don't read my impatience as a delay. I'm excitable and just really want to try this stuff out. I believe if there is one single thing that everyone on LB can relate to it's waiting for a weed delivery.
The postal folks do not understand the significance of what is happening here or the utter importance they are tasked with. Oh - hang on - that's actually the aim isn't it!
The Red Van:
Postman Pot has been. Dreams have been delivered. I ordered on Saturday and my parcel was delivered on Tuesday. That's a good service. Let's see what it is all about.
Stealth:
Stealth is thoughtful enough without me deep diving the details. It ticks my boxes and the buds arrived in good condition without leaving a bisto trail of stench in their wake.
Big Bags:
I ordered 7g and Druids sent me about 9g in total across two strains. One half is the Candy Kush and the other is the Coco Jambo. I've no idea if this extra weight is typical but it is of course appreciated.
Tis a Stinker:
First impressions upon opening the bag of cosmic - bloody hell that's a smell from somewhere deep in my memories. I had to take several sniffs. It's a pungent sweet old skunky aroma that instantly makes me think of my early 1990s trips to Amsterdam. This was back in the days where Dam weed was so far superior to UK stuff that it may as well have been a different drug. That's the smell here - of something long lost but welcome to return. It reminds me a bit of the original old bubblegum in Dam too.
The Grow:
I don't know enough about grows to adequately understand the production here but basically this stuff isn't the commercially produced furry pebbles. These are large natural looking buds that are looser than is typical from a modern commercial grow.
The buds are a little sticky and will benefit from being in a jar to even out. That might just be from travel as some buds don't seem to love being sealed up in the postal process. It's perhaps part of the reason for the tendancy to produce furry pebbles commercially as they do travel well.
The cosmic grinds fine though and it's not like you've just poured glue into your grinder. The bud is not wet but it just wants some love and care to hit perfection. I hope I'm explaining this correctly. Much delightful smell was released in the grinding process.
Cosmic Kush Family:
Cosmic Kush is a mix of Trainwreck (constructed of some very old genetics) and Kush which is still of course a mainstay of many vendors menus.
Smoking it I feel I'm getting more of the Trainwreck than the Kush and it's that end of the scale my nose instantly seemed to recognise when opening the bag too.
Although arguably much of the power probably has come from the kush I've no idea how to quantify that. Not least as I'm blazing a smoke while writing this.
It's a lovely smoke though, that much I can verify for sure. Smooth, clean, with a floral sweetness. It has an initial hit and a follow up stone with some smells and tastes that are deep rooted into my own cannabis history being enjoyed by my senses in the process.
You People Make Me Do This:
I suppose I'm going to have to test the Coco now too. You LB folk have twisted my arm. Basically forced me into it. I've already had a few of the Cosmic and I'm nicely stoned. Very clean buzz and a lovely smoke. But there's no point only having half an adventure. Let's see if the Coco stands up.
Coco Jambo:
The smell of the Coco Jambo is familiar too. It's cherry-like and teasing my favoured orange smell. It's all in there but it's more complexly mulled together. The smell is less prominent than the Cosmic but still definitely familiar. I had to Google the strain and it looks like it's Tropical Burst x Coconut Milk. So I guess I'm picking up on the tropical genetics which has orange cookies in its lineage. The coconut milk side feels like it contributes less but is probably subtly balancing the flavour which is why I felt it was mulled.
Pepsi Challenge:
Of the two weeds, going by the name, then going by the smell, I'd have bet on the Cosmic Kush being my favoured strain. I'm not sure that's true at all though smoking them.
While the Cosmic is the more lairy and definitely has some wonderful old flavours in there, the Coco Jumbo seems more refined. It seems to give me more of a head high but not in a hazy paranoid ansy horrible way and it eases into a nice stone. It is another really nice smoke. I think I'll have another one of these and ramble my way to the end of this topic.
So What's The Verdict on Druids Magic:
Yes folks. I get it. Thanks for the recommendation. The whole experience has been lovely. The smokes I've had this evening have been very much enjoyed and definitely different from a typical commercial grow from a high volume seller. This weed feels very well cared for and thoughtfully produced. It's powerful in both strength and flavour.
I guess comparing the service of Druids Magic to a high volume vendor is like putting your local Aunties cafe in a cage fight against a branch of Subway. Yes, Auntie knows your name and does a fine cheese and pickle sarnie and Victoria sponge cake but often you crave the mindboggling choices and size of a Subway footlong followed by more cookies than any human should consume in one session.
Would I Recommend Druids Magic?
The simple answer is yes I would. Drop them a message, try out some strains, the entire experience will be lovely from the first message to the first smoke - if your experience is anything like mine.
You'll end up with some lovely stinky weed that gets you completely stoned. If that's not an ideal transaction on LB I don't know what is.
Have The Druids Cast a Spell On Me?
I have had nothing but a lovely experience with the druids and their weed is a lovely natural product made with care. But....
I'm sure we all know my love for Green Cat remains borderline creepy. I really like caressing my way through the many strains on their menu and making the hard choices and doing research is part of the experience I enjoy. While I do return to old favourites I tend to explore new flavours every week.
I'll Be Back Though:
I will however be visiting Druids Magic as they get their new grows done and seeing what's what. This is especially true if they put an orange strain up. Now that could be a very interesting proposition from this grower. Something like the Orangina or a Tangie. So I've been glad of the introduction and thanks to the really impressively large number of people who recommended the Druids to me. I can see why you are super fans.
Thanks For Reading:
As always I hope this topic was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Thanks for reading. Please get involved in the comments and if you like reading this stuff please upvote it to help share it with the community. I'll see you in the next topic.
Great review BigRoo,
And your bang on..DM does kinda cast a spell!
I've never been disappointed and get proper excited when a new crop is available.
Hope they read this and you never know, an orange strain may come along.
And your bang on..DM does kinda cast a spell!
I've never been disappointed and get proper excited when a new crop is available.
Hope they read this and you never know, an orange strain may come along.
Thanks man. I hope so. I think there's a niche orange fandom that'd lap it up. I guess it depends what the druids like smoking themselves and I've also no idea how hard it is to grow.
Love this kind of review BigRoo, really well thought out, and the Coco Jambo sounds amazing. I had the pleasure of some Smashberry Fumez, you can absolutely tell theres love and attention to their grows.
Both are lovely but the Coco is a little more balanced for me. I'll definitely be back to check on their grows to see what's cooking. I completely agree - can see a lot of love went into their crop.
Nice one BigRoo. Have seen them around but never tried their wares. I'm just gonna pop off and check their menu out now. I like the sound of that kush.
Thank you for sharing your musings 👍
Thank you for sharing your musings 👍
I think you'll need to message them for a custom order same as I had to as stock is (or was) low. Thanks man, as they're recommended so often as a vender, after ordering, I thought it'd be fun to diarise the experience.
Managed to bag a little schnifter of that Kush. Let's hope the postie does his thing right for the weekend 🤞
Top comms from Druids too
Top comms from Druids too
Postie has let me down on one today. Thought I'd have some magic level hash this weekend. Seems it's not to be. Hope yours is more efficient.
I'll be interested to know what you think and if it matches my description. I particularly find it challenging to describe smells, flavours and feelings so always hope I've communicated it well.
I'll be interested to know what you think and if it matches my description. I particularly find it challenging to describe smells, flavours and feelings so always hope I've communicated it well.
I have everything crossed. I'll definitely let you know BigRoo... when i read sweet skunky aroma and memories of 1990s coffee shops in the Dam in your review, I was salivating and heading straight for their page. Just got in in time before they shut til April .DMs service has been exemplary so far. Fingers crossed your postie comes through tomorrow 🤞
I think you're going to be pretty content with what you get. Hope so anyway. Hopefully RM will be bringing the magic to us both.
Postie arrived but order was incomplete. So my luck was better but didn't hit the top of the podium of lucky people opening their post today. Vendor is sorting so that's good. Still bit frustrating but at least it's being sorted.
Bummer! I gotta feeling they'll be a few of us this weekend. Even my GC order took 2 days this week and that's not happened for a while. I'm far from dry ...just looking forward to a new strain🙆♂️ I'm guessing the bit you were looking forward to most was the missing part. Glad to.hear it's being sorted quickly tho
Exactly that! One good priced bit, one fancy bit. Fancy bit was missing. The good priced bit was top notch though. I'm also far from dry so I've not got my knickers in a twist or anything and vendor is sorting it so can't say fairer than that I guess. But still..I wanted my fancy bit.
Lol...it's always the way. I feel your pain dude.... But glass half full and all that, you had a pleasant surprise with the bit you received and it's gonna be a fine start to the week....for both of us
I'll save the fancy bit til the weekend once it arrives I suspect. Although quality control may need a wee tester.
Postie came through yesterday....yay! It was worth the weight. As soon as you open the pack you're hit by some old school sweet Skunky smells.. I swear I got a hint of cheese! These are definitely some nice light airy buds...looks way more than a garden gate here. I agree that the trainwreck side is the most dominant....but the kush side comes through when you're nice and mellow imo. An excellent day time smoke...i cant leave it alone...All in all I'm glad I followed your recommendation....can't wait to see what April brings!
Glad it landed mate. Cheese is a skunk #1 that went rogue (if legend is true) so it does dip right back into those original old strains everything was created from. The smell of weed history! Enjoy.
Oh, most definitely and you might need to test it the next day too...for comparison purposes
Glad you managed to get some ;)
I couldnt get enough of both.
You rate Green Cat? Havent tried them yet but have been tempted.
I big +1 on the tangie though.. i havent had a me.orable orange strain in years.
I couldnt get enough of both.
You rate Green Cat? Havent tried them yet but have been tempted.
I big +1 on the tangie though.. i havent had a me.orable orange strain in years.
Yeah man both are lovely natural smokes. I look forward to seeing what they grow next. I like the range of bargains and keenly priced nice bits at GC. Lots are imported although often the UK stuff is great. It's pretty rare to get a bit that doesn't feel good value for the price - and I do like a bargain.
Cool, thanks ill give them a go next time im shopping about. Im the similar as long as i feel its good value for money im a happy guy.
It’s always such a pleasure to read these posts on here. Thanks BigRoo.
I’ve still got a bit of their Bola Mints stashed. It’s one of my special occasion treats that comes out now and again. 🙏👍
I’ve still got a bit of their Bola Mints stashed. It’s one of my special occasion treats that comes out now and again. 🙏👍
Thanks man for your kind words. I've got bits in jars for same reason. Have a couple here and there. Lovely stuff. Looking forward to getting in early next time the new strains hit the menu.
The Druid’s are magic! I was lucky enough to get some future planets and high Mars from them and it was my most favourite weed of all time!
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Blue Cheese Yes Please
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BigRoo
Blue Cheese Yes Please
I've Had a Lot of Blue Cheese:
In the past I've had a lot of blue cheese. I really mean a lot. For a period - probably years - it was about all you could get locally and, generally speaking, the weed strains that have saturated the local market I have grown completely averse to.
I honestly don't care if I ever see another bit of lemon haze or stardawg ever again. I had those so often I began to question whether I even liked smoking weed. I once felt a little like that about the blue cheese. My shoulders would sag and I'd sigh after knocking round at mateys flat only to be informed the menu consisted of blue cheese, blue cheese or a cheese that was blue.
However it seems I've gotten over it because as soon as I saw that Green Cat had some I was straight onto it. Nostalgia is a mixed up thing there's no mistake about it. Maybe there's hope for the lemon yet.
The Smell of The Past:
As I opened the bag the smell of the past wafted over me like time travel aromatherapy. I bought a few bits from GC as usual but I was super excited to jump straight onto the blue cheese. The buds are huge and the price is a bargain $55 a quarter. It's probably a bit drier than bud perfectionists might demand but the buds still squidge and aren't crispy or dusty.
Blue Favourites:
The blue flavour is dominant in a number of my favourite strains - I don't exclusively like orange despite the rumours. Things like the Skywalker OG are repeatedly irresistible to me. One of the first blue strains I could get on repeat though was the blue cheese so I suppose that my love of the blue taste comes more from the blue cheese than from the blueberry or any other blue strain.
The Original Blueberry:
I've had original blueberry several times. Only twice was it actually nice. Although to be fair those two bits were the holy grail of flavour at the time. I assume it's hard to grow well. It'd be interesting to see someone do a modern grow as I've not seen it for years and I'd be curious how the original strain stacked up when grown to perfection. The blue cheese was clearly a much more reliable strain hence - I assume - its booming popularity over a long period of time.
Cheese Was Cool Once Dude
The original cheese was also a breakthrough of its time and quickly was what everyone was asking for. Interestingly I'm not so bothered about getting cheese again. Perhaps I should.
What's The Blue Cheese Like To Smoke?
Mmmmmm.... Blue cheese... It's a blend of two flavours. Obviously there's the deep blueberry flavour that's banked as a solid base for a number of tasty strains. But it's interlaced with an old pungent thick and original sickly sweet skunky taste. If you liked it back in the day I expect you'll like this little trip down memory lane. This is a decent level blue cheese.
The stone is solid with both an immediate hit and a little follow up. Despite being a weed of the past it sits pretty nicely in my stash and I'm happy I bought it to dip into. I'm going to have another blast from the past right now. I suspect the novelty will wear off and I'll probably stash a bit away for the future but right now I'm loving the blue cheese.
Thanks:
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'll see you next time. Let me know if you remember the blue cheese of the past.
In the past I've had a lot of blue cheese. I really mean a lot. For a period - probably years - it was about all you could get locally and, generally speaking, the weed strains that have saturated the local market I have grown completely averse to.
I honestly don't care if I ever see another bit of lemon haze or stardawg ever again. I had those so often I began to question whether I even liked smoking weed. I once felt a little like that about the blue cheese. My shoulders would sag and I'd sigh after knocking round at mateys flat only to be informed the menu consisted of blue cheese, blue cheese or a cheese that was blue.
However it seems I've gotten over it because as soon as I saw that Green Cat had some I was straight onto it. Nostalgia is a mixed up thing there's no mistake about it. Maybe there's hope for the lemon yet.
The Smell of The Past:
As I opened the bag the smell of the past wafted over me like time travel aromatherapy. I bought a few bits from GC as usual but I was super excited to jump straight onto the blue cheese. The buds are huge and the price is a bargain $55 a quarter. It's probably a bit drier than bud perfectionists might demand but the buds still squidge and aren't crispy or dusty.
Blue Favourites:
The blue flavour is dominant in a number of my favourite strains - I don't exclusively like orange despite the rumours. Things like the Skywalker OG are repeatedly irresistible to me. One of the first blue strains I could get on repeat though was the blue cheese so I suppose that my love of the blue taste comes more from the blue cheese than from the blueberry or any other blue strain.
The Original Blueberry:
I've had original blueberry several times. Only twice was it actually nice. Although to be fair those two bits were the holy grail of flavour at the time. I assume it's hard to grow well. It'd be interesting to see someone do a modern grow as I've not seen it for years and I'd be curious how the original strain stacked up when grown to perfection. The blue cheese was clearly a much more reliable strain hence - I assume - its booming popularity over a long period of time.
Cheese Was Cool Once Dude
The original cheese was also a breakthrough of its time and quickly was what everyone was asking for. Interestingly I'm not so bothered about getting cheese again. Perhaps I should.
What's The Blue Cheese Like To Smoke?
Mmmmmm.... Blue cheese... It's a blend of two flavours. Obviously there's the deep blueberry flavour that's banked as a solid base for a number of tasty strains. But it's interlaced with an old pungent thick and original sickly sweet skunky taste. If you liked it back in the day I expect you'll like this little trip down memory lane. This is a decent level blue cheese.
The stone is solid with both an immediate hit and a little follow up. Despite being a weed of the past it sits pretty nicely in my stash and I'm happy I bought it to dip into. I'm going to have another blast from the past right now. I suspect the novelty will wear off and I'll probably stash a bit away for the future but right now I'm loving the blue cheese.
Thanks:
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'll see you next time. Let me know if you remember the blue cheese of the past.
I had some of the exodus blue and squidgy black from TGT in my xmas stash this year. Can’t beat the nostalgia! ❤️
I loved the pk black. There's a topic about it on my page here. I've still got a bit left and keep rolling the odd one here and there. The silver bubble is (or was) a lovely bit. Not as musky as some but with a northern lights twang so a real old school bit. I've not had the exodus. Might have a dabble next time. There's nothing like memory lane weed. I love the new stuff of course but dipping into the past on LB is awesome.
I love a drop of northern lights , going down memory lane . That takes me straight back to amsterdam 96 ish . Absolutely lawless the place , but best times . Not a fan of the cheese strain , unless i got plenty of neurofen on me . Too head strong the cheese 😂👍👍 roll me a northern lights any day
I think the original cheese was just a rogue skunk #1 plant so is the same genes essentially. It was cloned and spread from there. So it's probably got it's flighty buzz from that. There's a lot of modern strains with much better balanced high for sure. I'm pretty haze averse for similar reasons. I loved the original old orange bud in Dam. Was never top of the menu but the locals smoked it.
Am a fan of the Original Cheese (been hunting without any luck) not the Blue Cheese kinda makes me a little Nauseated the taste.
However, in my endeavors to find the Real Cheese; which I am hearing I will never Get (Waaaa ... a little cry) ..... I ended up getting some Blue Cheese from THC23 during Xmas ... Probably one of the best smokes that I have had of the Blue Cheese albeit it still makes me a little "Ergh" with the taste & Smell ... The bud, the structure and the whole shabang was actually Primo Quality ... The Buzz was extremely Euphoric and was one of the strongest smokes of any Cheese and The quality was defo 10/10-Cali+ Standards
If THC23 Ever puts it out ... I would say worth trying it for Sure ... But they are always a bit Pricey. But well worth it if you are a fan of Blue Cheese.
However, in my endeavors to find the Real Cheese; which I am hearing I will never Get (Waaaa ... a little cry) ..... I ended up getting some Blue Cheese from THC23 during Xmas ... Probably one of the best smokes that I have had of the Blue Cheese albeit it still makes me a little "Ergh" with the taste & Smell ... The bud, the structure and the whole shabang was actually Primo Quality ... The Buzz was extremely Euphoric and was one of the strongest smokes of any Cheese and The quality was defo 10/10-Cali+ Standards
If THC23 Ever puts it out ... I would say worth trying it for Sure ... But they are always a bit Pricey. But well worth it if you are a fan of Blue Cheese.
Does the Exodus Cheese not match the old cheese that everyone had back in the day? I remember once jumping on the train to score and getting my first bit of cheese. On the way back I became rather aware I had stunk out the entire train carriage. It was the stinkiest stuff I'd had at the time. I only had a quarter or something.
Exodus isn't even close, has the smell but tastes horrible to me, reminds me of burnt matches. I've not found anything close to that original "baby sick" funk. Tried GC, C&C weed factory and a few others.
Back when I was a youth real cheese was literally the only thing available for a year then it was gone never to seen again.
Back when I was a youth real cheese was literally the only thing available for a year then it was gone never to seen again.
Burnt matches is definitely not what you want. I remember the cheese phase well though. Hope you find it one day. I know I've been super excited when finding old flavours from the past.
mine has just been confirmed as sent, I'm looking forward to it even more now after reading your review!! Cheers
If you like a blue cheese, and I assume as you ordered it that you do, I reckon you'll like this. It might not be the best blue cheese I've ever had but that'd be a high bar to hit considering I've had something like eighteen thousand, six hundred and thirty seven different varieties of it previously. For the price I'd say it's bang on and you'll be a happy toker.
Got my BC yesterday...not left it alone since! This Q is not gonna last long! Like you say BigRoo...not the best but a very good effort. I will be ordering more.
Yeah man I've been loving it. I've started on the BC today already. My big bud did even out a bit in a jar overnight so it may have been an unhappy traveller. It's great stuff though. Taste of nostalgia and a solid stone at pretty much the same price I paid all those years ago.
Yes, it definitely appreciates a bit of breathing space... and tbh some of the nicest tasting BC I've had in a very long time....Best hitting too.
I'm always looking out for old school strains/ flavours and this definitely didn't disappoint. Also that Static shock of dapperdanks is well worth a punt. Can taste the white widow mostly and pretty strong...not quite as hard hitting as this BC but nice. Arrived next day ,good stealth and coms too
I'm always looking out for old school strains/ flavours and this definitely didn't disappoint. Also that Static shock of dapperdanks is well worth a punt. Can taste the white widow mostly and pretty strong...not quite as hard hitting as this BC but nice. Arrived next day ,good stealth and coms too
I'm always wary of new vendors as I've had a faff in the past with a couple. I was tempted by the static shock though as I've not seen any white widow in years. Glad to hear dapper had a good service.
I hear you on that but the temptation was to much and luckily all worked out well. Riley packs used to have a bit of white widow when I first started using lb a couple of years ago but not seen any since
25 posts
+82.8 votes
by
BigRoo
Some Interesting Newbie Vendor Products
by
BigRoo
Some Interesting Newbie Vendor Products
Okay. Before we start it's probably worth noting that I rarely order from new vendors and I've not tested any of these out. I have dabbled with new vendors in the past with mixed success rates. Some were great, some definitely weren't and many of them now don't exist on LB. Generally I order from the same reliable vendors unless I'm specifically looking for something special or something exclusive happens to catch my eye.
I guess it's also worth noting that even some usually reliable and long established vendors have either hiccups or just fall to pieces over time. So age isn't always a complete guarantee of success and happiness either.
Newbie vendors often make their mark by offering us some interesting products and wonderful bargains to tempt us away from our mainstay vendors. Some of these newbies will of course be the big vendors of the future while some will possibly not get the hang of LB.
So please remember we're all grown-up here (hard as it is to believe) and make your own choices. I admire the people who routinely roll the dice on a new vendor. Your payment is protected via escrow of course but, for me, you have to kiss too many frogs to find the prince. If you do like kissing frogs though here's some stuff that might be princely.
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The Wizard of Oz.
Only a month or so in and already flying. I have noted a few interesting bits passing through here and they seem very engaged with the community.
Amongst the loveliness would be this new batch of Blue Nerds. This strain is beautiful when done correctly. A mixed blue / silver flavour that's just divine. And this looks likely to be done to perfection. I've not tried it though. It's a pricey bit but will it be princely - see what you think.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/a5yFhz
They also have an RS 11 that looks spot on in the photos. This is one of my favourite strains as well. It's got a wild mix of sweet flavours when done right.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/cQhysC
A lot of the bud here looks great on the photos and reviews well. I'll have to dive in at some point. They certainly have some tempting options and fantastic looking buds.
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Dapper Dank
There are some interesting products on the menu but the one that's super tempting to me personally is the White Widow x Skunk #1. I definitely wonder what old school flavours may lurk in there. Very tempting to find out I must admit. These are two very familiar strains to me from the early Dam days. I can almost smell the coffee shops just from thinking about ordering it.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zjU0gT
They've made an enthusiastic start on LB so I hope it all goes well.
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Zaza
Another colourful addition to LB. I noticed they had the L.A. Mousse hash.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XiAYsv
It's a sort of fancy packaged American version of the familiar Moroccan hash we all know. This has my curiosity as to whether it'll be better or just the same and the price seems very fair to try. While I mostly smoke buds I do like to try various hash out. They have a few nice looking products on the menu.
That's All Folks:
Anyway, that's my quick roundup of some of the newbies that tempt me to be disloyal to GC. It's of course up to you where you order from. Basically don't blame me if it all goes wrong. Currently the vendors listed have a short trail of positivity behind them but as we all know that can change fast. For the bold adventurer there's some interesting bits out there to try.
If I've missed any new vendors off this list it's not personal. These are simply vendors I've come across while looking for bits and bobs. Please feel free to add yourself in the comments so I know you exist.
Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic.
I guess it's also worth noting that even some usually reliable and long established vendors have either hiccups or just fall to pieces over time. So age isn't always a complete guarantee of success and happiness either.
Newbie vendors often make their mark by offering us some interesting products and wonderful bargains to tempt us away from our mainstay vendors. Some of these newbies will of course be the big vendors of the future while some will possibly not get the hang of LB.
So please remember we're all grown-up here (hard as it is to believe) and make your own choices. I admire the people who routinely roll the dice on a new vendor. Your payment is protected via escrow of course but, for me, you have to kiss too many frogs to find the prince. If you do like kissing frogs though here's some stuff that might be princely.
---
The Wizard of Oz.
Only a month or so in and already flying. I have noted a few interesting bits passing through here and they seem very engaged with the community.
Amongst the loveliness would be this new batch of Blue Nerds. This strain is beautiful when done correctly. A mixed blue / silver flavour that's just divine. And this looks likely to be done to perfection. I've not tried it though. It's a pricey bit but will it be princely - see what you think.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/a5yFhz
They also have an RS 11 that looks spot on in the photos. This is one of my favourite strains as well. It's got a wild mix of sweet flavours when done right.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/cQhysC
A lot of the bud here looks great on the photos and reviews well. I'll have to dive in at some point. They certainly have some tempting options and fantastic looking buds.
---
Dapper Dank
There are some interesting products on the menu but the one that's super tempting to me personally is the White Widow x Skunk #1. I definitely wonder what old school flavours may lurk in there. Very tempting to find out I must admit. These are two very familiar strains to me from the early Dam days. I can almost smell the coffee shops just from thinking about ordering it.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zjU0gT
They've made an enthusiastic start on LB so I hope it all goes well.
---
Zaza
Another colourful addition to LB. I noticed they had the L.A. Mousse hash.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XiAYsv
It's a sort of fancy packaged American version of the familiar Moroccan hash we all know. This has my curiosity as to whether it'll be better or just the same and the price seems very fair to try. While I mostly smoke buds I do like to try various hash out. They have a few nice looking products on the menu.
That's All Folks:
Anyway, that's my quick roundup of some of the newbies that tempt me to be disloyal to GC. It's of course up to you where you order from. Basically don't blame me if it all goes wrong. Currently the vendors listed have a short trail of positivity behind them but as we all know that can change fast. For the bold adventurer there's some interesting bits out there to try.
If I've missed any new vendors off this list it's not personal. These are simply vendors I've come across while looking for bits and bobs. Please feel free to add yourself in the comments so I know you exist.
Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic.
Yep, can certainly vouch for the WizardofOZ (had some great flower at a great price) and ZAZA (some blinding L.A hash).
Also, props to cmdMAK for some beautifully grown Shining silver Haze, and Lushbitzandbuds for a nice range of really clean hash.
Still so many more new vendors to sample, though. New edibles sellers next, methinks!
Keep up the good work and great recommendations, Roo!
Also, props to cmdMAK for some beautifully grown Shining silver Haze, and Lushbitzandbuds for a nice range of really clean hash.
Still so many more new vendors to sample, though. New edibles sellers next, methinks!
Keep up the good work and great recommendations, Roo!
Thanks man. Yeah even after a year on LB I'm still basically like a kid in a sweet shop. Too many choices! I always make my own cookies using D9 or RSO or often a mix of both. It works out super cheap to do with a premix cookie pack out of Tesco. I usually make just one or two at a time.
I can vouch for dapperdank, received an order from them last week. Great promo offers available atm, the hash is really good for the price point. Stealth spot on, they’re gunna do well on here 👍
Medicatedmunchies sent me a pack of millionsbites as a competition winner. Again stealth spot on and they have some interesting edibles (hot chocolate and doritos). Check them out:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BRIN1G
Medicatedmunchies sent me a pack of millionsbites as a competition winner. Again stealth spot on and they have some interesting edibles (hot chocolate and doritos). Check them out:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BRIN1G
I'm genuinely really tempted by those old school flavours so I might dive in. I've picked a few bits up for now though.
Spotted that " Static shock " from Dapperdank myself and had exactly the same thoughts as you BigRoo. Old school goodness I hope 🤞 Just trying to justify another order this week!
I've also already got a few bits n bobs to keep me ticking over - including two types of mimosa. So I'm also finding it hard to justify diving into any of the options I've listed above. The static shock - I expect will be a pretty rare find.
Well I've slept on it and decided ..f*ck it I might not see it again. So just ordered a bit. Like you, makes me feel disloyal to GC but the temptation of some old school is to great.... talking of GC, have you tried the Ice cream Sunday? If not you must ..it's a beauty imo.Having some more of that when I next order ...if it's not gone 🤞
I've not had the ICS but I'll add to my next order if still available. And yeah I doubt you'll see many old school bits like that. I'm still annoyed at missing out on the Durban Poison a while back.
Bugger I didn't see that about! I did have something called Ice Age last year...that was some real old school flavors.. should be some more coming soon ...from Oro Verde...he grows it himself and let's have a good 3 month curing. Keep your eye out for that mate, it's worth it
I delayed ordering, by the time I decided I would, everyone had snapped it all up. I think it was the spacemen had it but maybe wrong. I've not ordered from Oro but have noted them for future reference.
Zaza is great first order with him was a 3.5 of the l.a mouse great hash just crumbles nice clean taste off it too, 1 day it took to come. Domutwo also mentions cmdmak which I had the opportunity to try his lovely smoke which is still the cheapest oz I’ve had he was great the smoke was great I’m excited to see what’s next from him ❤️❤️
Seconded on Zaza, got 7gs of the Cherry Ripple last week. Lovely tight little nuggets fruity with a good hit, i'll definitely be back on this
I wrote a topic on new vendors a while back as zaza and others had caught my attention. I've not ordered there but glad to hear people are getting a good service. It's reassuring if I do dive into their menu.
Oh - it's this topic. I hadn't realised this had cycled round as I have another more recent vendor topic.
I was really tempted by the L.A. Mousse they had. If it hadn't of sold out by my pay day I'd probably have ordered a bit to try. It was the tropical version I think from memory. I hope they get more.
I had some of the LA tropicana hash, it was nice although quite similar to the pilon/blonde that LV has listed cheaper. I also tried the LA jealousy hash from TGT which was a lot nicer.
I'd heard mixed reviews about it but I'm always curious about new hash. Maybe I should buy a good la mousse and and an L.A. Mousse and have a mousse-off between them. You think the L.A. is worth it?
Appreciate it BigRoo 💚
Always a great read no matter the topic!
And the Blue Nerdz is a beauty 😆
Always a great read no matter the topic!
And the Blue Nerdz is a beauty 😆
67 posts
+195.2 votes
by
BigRoo
What Does a Top Vendor on LB Do Differently?
by
BigRoo
What Does a Top Vendor on LB Do Differently?
I started to wonder what are the best qualities for a vendor to have. We all have our favourite vendors who we rely on and use on repeat. But what put them there into that top spot holding the gold medal? There's over a hundred vendors and over a thousand products at the time of writing this. What separates them?
I would likely drill it down to these main pillars of great vending from my own experiences. This is what I like vendors to exceed at.
- Great products
- Reasonable prices
- Good communication
- Fast delivery
- Thoughtful stealth
- Reliable service
I'll pick through these one at a time below.
- Great products -
All of these probably speak for themselves. But primarily we want to smoke, vape and eat great quality cannabis products. We don't want to be rolling up ditch weed in a bus ticket. I personally like vendors with relentless quality controls; Where the vendor name feels like a stamp of approval. So whatever I order there is very likely to be of good quality. This is number one on the list for a reason.
- Reasonable prices -
No one likes being rinsed for their coins. One of the key appeals of LB is the great value compared to buying from a local. While I'm sure we all appreciate that a bag of imported jungle boys is more costly than a bag of shake, feeling we are paying a fair price is definitely the winner.
- Good communication -
This is not as relevant when everything has gone perfectly. But eventually, if you order enough, something goes awry so good communication is a must for me.
I'm not looking for a new best mate but knowing we're in some way together in this until the deal is complete reassures me that you'll deliver. I have stopped using a couple of vendors who are unable to tick this box. I understand that vendors can't reply in 5 mins and that their shop is a business so they deserve their work-life balance as much as anyone. But timely replies to valid questions or issues are a must for me.
- Fast delivery -
"I've ordered some lovely looking bits - get them to me right now!" We're all excited when we order but need to apply an appropriate amount of patience and face the reality of logistics. I've had orders delivered inside of one day but generally you can't rely on that level of service particularly as RM is a piece of the puzzle.
However, what I do like to see is vendors routinely hitting the service level they state on their profile and getting orders sent out in decent time, particularly when you fluster your way through moving coins to hit their stated cut off points. I appreciate that I won't be rolling up five minutes after my payment clears but the faster and more reliable a vendors process is, the more likely they'll get repeat orders from me. The main vendors I order from have their order process completely dialled in. I also prefer tracked to signed deliveries as that requires less commitment on my part.
- Thoughtful stealth -
Here's an area where even some of the big vendors could do with improvement. I'm not going to detail anyone's stealth for the obvious reason. I guess ultimately it needs to hit a few key points. Professional / No smell / No touching / What if someone else opens it. The vendors concerned about all these are the ones I trust the most.
- Good service level / rating -
This really follows on from good communication. If a problem has occurred I don't just want a nice chat about it, I want a simple solution. There are vendors I've had problems with that both communicated well and solved the problem that I'd still happily use and recommend. Vendors ticking all these boxes should naturally attain a high rating.
- Community interaction -
It's good to see vendors interact with the LB community. I'm glad they're involved. Often they can shine a light on things us punters know little about and knowing they are here is reassuring for many of the reasons I've mentioned such as service and communication.
However this isn't as essential as the other elements to get me to order weed. If a vendor runs multiple channels and is super busy just by nature of being a great vendor then I'm cool with that. After all it's that volume of sales that give us the great pricing. Some of the core vendors I use don't interact huge amounts with the LB community and I'm fine with that so long as they tick my other boxes. Being quietly fast and reliable while not wanting to draw attention or whip up controversy are all positive traits considering the nature of the purchase we're all trying to make anyway.
-----
My core vendors:
It's no secret that Green Cat are my core vendor for weed currently.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/9GReqt
They tick all my boxes on repeat and once delivered me an order about 18 hours after I paid for it.
The weed range and price is exactly what I'm after (with the exception of orange flavours) with some top bits and a bunch of bargains. Service is fast. If I have questions they're answered. I've not had a big problem to sort but I'm sure that GC would be all over it if I did. The GC logo is a quality stamp. Trust in the cartoon cat.
I've just ordered some more blue nerds there which is one of my favourite strains. Marked as sent already.
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Dr Distillate would be next on my list:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7JrVXL
A quietly reliable vendor. I order most of my RSO, D9 and extracts here. I trust the Dr and they've proved reliable. I'm a fan of the crumble waxes too. Very good value and a superbly smooth and flavourful smoke in my dab pen. I've also had orders from here inside of 24 hours.
I quite fancy trying a cart from here when I next need one. Probably a live resin version.
-----
Other vendors:
I've used loads of other vendors of course and many of them have a tip top service too. I've detailed many before in other topics like the one linked and I still love you all and will be back to buy again in the future. Two recent stand out services though were:
The Hash Collective provided me a brilliant service recently over the Piatella order.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/oQQ9WB
They held me a bit until payday for my birthday treat. They kept their word and so did I. There's very few online shops outside of this world that would do this usually I imagine. It was a great, if bloody expensive, transaction.
They also have really fancy special glass pots. Very posh and carefully selected. One of the best pots I've had on LB. Probably the second best pots in fact :-) What isn't second best though is the range of fancy hash products. Lots have a price tag that will make your eyes water long before any of the smoke hits them but they've got some real posh stuff going on that's worth exploring for a special treat or if you smoke like a gangsta.
The Good Stuff proved themselves a committed vendor to me as well recently.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/LqYu0Y
They went the extra bit to rectify a small mistake that's not worth detailing as I wouldn't want this to be taken as a negative. Unless you've never made a single mistake then please never judge a vendor on their single mistake - judge them on what they do next. Their response showed they truly cared about their service level and reputation. They subsequently did precisely what they said they would to fix it. Top notch stuff. And while we'd all rather have no mistakes ever, knowing the vendor has your back is a powerful indicator of service and engagement with customers. I'll order there again. Not least as they've got a fantastic range of really nice hash at great prices including some very fancy looking static. The bargain mimosa I had previously was lovely and orangey.
Great Vendors:
Going the extra mile to satisfy customers requests or taking the time to fix orders shows a service level that barely exists outside of a platform like this. It elevates us and strengthens us as a community and makes me proud of my little part here in buying and smoking as much weed as I can to help everyone out.
Let Us Know About Your Best Vendors:
If you feel a vendor you use hits all these pillars of great vending or they have gone the extra mile for you then please flag them up to me and others on LB by replying to this topic. Or if you feel there are other key indicators of a great vendor that I've not thought about let me know.
Thank You:
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please, if you like reading this stuff do upvote the stuff that makes you happy and comment as it really helps. Thanks.
I would likely drill it down to these main pillars of great vending from my own experiences. This is what I like vendors to exceed at.
- Great products
- Reasonable prices
- Good communication
- Fast delivery
- Thoughtful stealth
- Reliable service
I'll pick through these one at a time below.
- Great products -
All of these probably speak for themselves. But primarily we want to smoke, vape and eat great quality cannabis products. We don't want to be rolling up ditch weed in a bus ticket. I personally like vendors with relentless quality controls; Where the vendor name feels like a stamp of approval. So whatever I order there is very likely to be of good quality. This is number one on the list for a reason.
- Reasonable prices -
No one likes being rinsed for their coins. One of the key appeals of LB is the great value compared to buying from a local. While I'm sure we all appreciate that a bag of imported jungle boys is more costly than a bag of shake, feeling we are paying a fair price is definitely the winner.
- Good communication -
This is not as relevant when everything has gone perfectly. But eventually, if you order enough, something goes awry so good communication is a must for me.
I'm not looking for a new best mate but knowing we're in some way together in this until the deal is complete reassures me that you'll deliver. I have stopped using a couple of vendors who are unable to tick this box. I understand that vendors can't reply in 5 mins and that their shop is a business so they deserve their work-life balance as much as anyone. But timely replies to valid questions or issues are a must for me.
- Fast delivery -
"I've ordered some lovely looking bits - get them to me right now!" We're all excited when we order but need to apply an appropriate amount of patience and face the reality of logistics. I've had orders delivered inside of one day but generally you can't rely on that level of service particularly as RM is a piece of the puzzle.
However, what I do like to see is vendors routinely hitting the service level they state on their profile and getting orders sent out in decent time, particularly when you fluster your way through moving coins to hit their stated cut off points. I appreciate that I won't be rolling up five minutes after my payment clears but the faster and more reliable a vendors process is, the more likely they'll get repeat orders from me. The main vendors I order from have their order process completely dialled in. I also prefer tracked to signed deliveries as that requires less commitment on my part.
- Thoughtful stealth -
Here's an area where even some of the big vendors could do with improvement. I'm not going to detail anyone's stealth for the obvious reason. I guess ultimately it needs to hit a few key points. Professional / No smell / No touching / What if someone else opens it. The vendors concerned about all these are the ones I trust the most.
- Good service level / rating -
This really follows on from good communication. If a problem has occurred I don't just want a nice chat about it, I want a simple solution. There are vendors I've had problems with that both communicated well and solved the problem that I'd still happily use and recommend. Vendors ticking all these boxes should naturally attain a high rating.
- Community interaction -
It's good to see vendors interact with the LB community. I'm glad they're involved. Often they can shine a light on things us punters know little about and knowing they are here is reassuring for many of the reasons I've mentioned such as service and communication.
However this isn't as essential as the other elements to get me to order weed. If a vendor runs multiple channels and is super busy just by nature of being a great vendor then I'm cool with that. After all it's that volume of sales that give us the great pricing. Some of the core vendors I use don't interact huge amounts with the LB community and I'm fine with that so long as they tick my other boxes. Being quietly fast and reliable while not wanting to draw attention or whip up controversy are all positive traits considering the nature of the purchase we're all trying to make anyway.
-----
My core vendors:
It's no secret that Green Cat are my core vendor for weed currently.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/9GReqt
They tick all my boxes on repeat and once delivered me an order about 18 hours after I paid for it.
The weed range and price is exactly what I'm after (with the exception of orange flavours) with some top bits and a bunch of bargains. Service is fast. If I have questions they're answered. I've not had a big problem to sort but I'm sure that GC would be all over it if I did. The GC logo is a quality stamp. Trust in the cartoon cat.
I've just ordered some more blue nerds there which is one of my favourite strains. Marked as sent already.
-----
Dr Distillate would be next on my list:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7JrVXL
A quietly reliable vendor. I order most of my RSO, D9 and extracts here. I trust the Dr and they've proved reliable. I'm a fan of the crumble waxes too. Very good value and a superbly smooth and flavourful smoke in my dab pen. I've also had orders from here inside of 24 hours.
I quite fancy trying a cart from here when I next need one. Probably a live resin version.
-----
Other vendors:
I've used loads of other vendors of course and many of them have a tip top service too. I've detailed many before in other topics like the one linked and I still love you all and will be back to buy again in the future. Two recent stand out services though were:
The Hash Collective provided me a brilliant service recently over the Piatella order.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/oQQ9WB
They held me a bit until payday for my birthday treat. They kept their word and so did I. There's very few online shops outside of this world that would do this usually I imagine. It was a great, if bloody expensive, transaction.
They also have really fancy special glass pots. Very posh and carefully selected. One of the best pots I've had on LB. Probably the second best pots in fact :-) What isn't second best though is the range of fancy hash products. Lots have a price tag that will make your eyes water long before any of the smoke hits them but they've got some real posh stuff going on that's worth exploring for a special treat or if you smoke like a gangsta.
The Good Stuff proved themselves a committed vendor to me as well recently.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/LqYu0Y
They went the extra bit to rectify a small mistake that's not worth detailing as I wouldn't want this to be taken as a negative. Unless you've never made a single mistake then please never judge a vendor on their single mistake - judge them on what they do next. Their response showed they truly cared about their service level and reputation. They subsequently did precisely what they said they would to fix it. Top notch stuff. And while we'd all rather have no mistakes ever, knowing the vendor has your back is a powerful indicator of service and engagement with customers. I'll order there again. Not least as they've got a fantastic range of really nice hash at great prices including some very fancy looking static. The bargain mimosa I had previously was lovely and orangey.
Great Vendors:
Going the extra mile to satisfy customers requests or taking the time to fix orders shows a service level that barely exists outside of a platform like this. It elevates us and strengthens us as a community and makes me proud of my little part here in buying and smoking as much weed as I can to help everyone out.
Let Us Know About Your Best Vendors:
If you feel a vendor you use hits all these pillars of great vending or they have gone the extra mile for you then please flag them up to me and others on LB by replying to this topic. Or if you feel there are other key indicators of a great vendor that I've not thought about let me know.
Thank You:
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Please, if you like reading this stuff do upvote the stuff that makes you happy and comment as it really helps. Thanks.
excellent post as always, bigroo! you're truly a credit to this community.
I've had a smooth service from the goodstuff, and their statics are unreal.
I'd like to give a particular shout out to the following vendors who are a joy to deal with and who make the whole experience feel a bit special:
odin's
rocketdogronnie
druid's magic
psychonauts
keep the articles coming BR, they are a joy 😁
I've had a smooth service from the goodstuff, and their statics are unreal.
I'd like to give a particular shout out to the following vendors who are a joy to deal with and who make the whole experience feel a bit special:
odin's
rocketdogronnie
druid's magic
psychonauts
keep the articles coming BR, they are a joy 😁
Druidsmagic, ive not experienced anyone better so far. From bud to comms they are top notch. Its smaller scale own grown they really know what theyre doing.
If youve not tried i cant recommend enough
If youve not tried i cant recommend enough
I wish there was a notification system on LB so I'd get notified when Druids (and a handful of other smaller operators) had bits in. They've been recommended a lot and the buds look lovely on the photos people post up.
We do around £20-35k a month in sales, so we must be doing something right here :)
It must be something to do with having decent product and replying to messages quickly. Also getting all parcels shipped out quickly.
It must be something to do with having decent product and replying to messages quickly. Also getting all parcels shipped out quickly.
I've only heard good things about your products and service so must be doing something right for sure! Sounds like you do a fair volume of sales.
the vendors I keep going back to are the ones that don't fuck up. Spaceman, Eagle Bakery and Eddie are the only three on that list for me
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. I definitely do. If one of those three vendors slipped up would you not forgive them if they communicated well and fixed the problem? Or would that be them done?
let me put it another way, I don't go back to vendors that fuck up and then piss about with shitty excuses and take ages to resolve an issue. everyone makes mistakes, it's how you handle them that makes the man
Your topics are always a good read BigRoo. The following are what I look for
1] value for money
Goes without saying really
2] stealth
All you said BigRoo...some vendors have been very creative over the years. Pretty sure my postie knows what the package is now...he always puts it through the letter box rather than leave it in the post box outside
3] comms
I think I've been lucky coz I've never had any real problems. But if I did I would expect a reply with 24h
4] delivery
Again I've learnt patience over the years. When I order I work on the basis it's gonna take the full 3 days... I usually go for the 1-3 day tracked no signature...if turns up on day 1 , happy days. If it's not turned up by day 4 then I start to panic
Green Cat is my goto and he smashes all of the above imo.
I would also recommend
Oro Verde ... small batch home grown weed. V small menu but worth the wait for his weed .
Eddys ....if I want some nice hash
Also worth a mention
Cannabis Cannibals
DapperDank
Dr Greenthumb
The Greenteam
1] value for money
Goes without saying really
2] stealth
All you said BigRoo...some vendors have been very creative over the years. Pretty sure my postie knows what the package is now...he always puts it through the letter box rather than leave it in the post box outside
3] comms
I think I've been lucky coz I've never had any real problems. But if I did I would expect a reply with 24h
4] delivery
Again I've learnt patience over the years. When I order I work on the basis it's gonna take the full 3 days... I usually go for the 1-3 day tracked no signature...if turns up on day 1 , happy days. If it's not turned up by day 4 then I start to panic
Green Cat is my goto and he smashes all of the above imo.
I would also recommend
Oro Verde ... small batch home grown weed. V small menu but worth the wait for his weed .
Eddys ....if I want some nice hash
Also worth a mention
Cannabis Cannibals
DapperDank
Dr Greenthumb
The Greenteam
I’ve used cannabis cannibals too a couple of times and was impressed. (Thanks for the reminder about them, I’ll have to go back)
Cannabis cannibals are top people. Love those guys. I don't order nearly enough to show my support but they've jumped in and helped with a number of my projects and are really here and involved with the community. I've mentioned them on my linked post and many times previously. For my main post here I didn't want to have to ramble through a full rundown of every vendor I used and just focused on my most recent examples.
Thanks man. I thought I'd replied to this. I've heard good things about Oro but not tried them yet. Will have to soon. All good recommendations there mate.
Love this post, agree with all your factors. For me it’s consistency and comms; which is why I stick to vendors I trust for the most part
Top list of sellers too, a couple I haven’t tried yet but will now. Thanks
Top list of sellers too, a couple I haven’t tried yet but will now. Thanks
Thanks man. I went in a big circle on vendors and ended up back ordering at GC as they tick all my boxes for weed. I had no idea this post would go quite as far as it did. Some newer vendors have looked at it as a guide which I never expected.
That’s good because they should, it’s a really well put together manifesto mate. Exactly what all vendors should aspire to be providing.
Theyre not like dealers I’ve had to deal with for 25 years, they’re vendors and I like that distinction. Your ideals pretty much determine the difference imho and the more vendors new and old alike that read this and take it in the better for them, us and the whole community here on LB
With you all the way GC is my go to for most things, absolutely brilliant vendor all round. Also love Green Avenger Warrior for all the same reasons and Hashman_UK too but he’s MIA right now for some reason.
Hope as many people as possible get to see this 👊
Theyre not like dealers I’ve had to deal with for 25 years, they’re vendors and I like that distinction. Your ideals pretty much determine the difference imho and the more vendors new and old alike that read this and take it in the better for them, us and the whole community here on LB
With you all the way GC is my go to for most things, absolutely brilliant vendor all round. Also love Green Avenger Warrior for all the same reasons and Hashman_UK too but he’s MIA right now for some reason.
Hope as many people as possible get to see this 👊
I know there's a fair few vendors that have aligned values to this. A lot of them I don't order from simply as it's signed delivery and I lack the commitment to be home. So while they don't match my exact needs I know they do a great service generally. GAW I've ordered from a few times. They get a good commercial hash in as well as some orangy strains.
They are still dealers but are more accountable due to the LB platform. I might do a topic about that in the future. I think it's always worth remembering they're not set up like Amazon and are having to take numerous cautious steps for both ours and their benefit to send us our parcels.
They are still dealers but are more accountable due to the LB platform. I might do a topic about that in the future. I think it's always worth remembering they're not set up like Amazon and are having to take numerous cautious steps for both ours and their benefit to send us our parcels.
Yeah very true, far from Amazon. But it does have an early days of eBay vibe thanks to being ran well, the good many good vendors and having a positive, active community. Maryjane finally coming out of the shadows after decades of political stupidity 🙏
I remember eBay essentially solving the same issue of remote trust in their early platform too. LB does a great job in the same ways by adding accountability. Simple but brilliant really. The fact they've also managed to build up a community is something eBay never quite managed in the same way. The UK I expect will choose to remain politically dumb on this subject for some time though despite progress in much of Europe and the US.
Agree with all of the above.
Main thing for me is Comms & Stealth. (After Quality of course) 3 Years on here now & tried a lot of the bigger sellers & several smaller ones.
The two I have settled on are RealD and Green Cat both of whom have always delivered quality, reliability & great service.
Main thing for me is Comms & Stealth. (After Quality of course) 3 Years on here now & tried a lot of the bigger sellers & several smaller ones.
The two I have settled on are RealD and Green Cat both of whom have always delivered quality, reliability & great service.
Fair comment on both RD and GC. Both are vendors whose name is like a quality stamp of approval. I use Green Cat all the time as the service is spot on. I only usually stray away if I'm looking for orange buds or certain random things.
I am new to LB, I have 13 buys, all have gone well, and I have received 2 great subs. The one thing I would suggest, is that sellers clearly mark their packs with the strain. The reason I say this, is due to the subs being an unknown strain, and I don't know what to reorder in future. I am happy to be here, and I look forward to trying more products from as many recommended sellers as possible.
I stopped using a vendor for subbing stuff yet the listing stayed live. I'd rather pay a couple of bucks more and get exactly what I expected to. All the sellers I buy from currently mark the packs so you know what's what. I tend to order quite a few bits at once and while I'd likely be able to identify them by smell I'd definitely get the hump if I actually had to.
As a new seller there is some great intel here - many thanks 🙏🏽
You've definitely saved me a bunch of time and effort researching exactly what people are looking for and what is important to customers.
I've been gradually getting my products listed up and getting my logistics sorted out. Once that is all done I'll be running the obligatory competition/giveaway to try and get a bit more traction, but know that it takes time and patience to build up a solid reputation. Onwards and upwards!
You've definitely saved me a bunch of time and effort researching exactly what people are looking for and what is important to customers.
I've been gradually getting my products listed up and getting my logistics sorted out. Once that is all done I'll be running the obligatory competition/giveaway to try and get a bit more traction, but know that it takes time and patience to build up a solid reputation. Onwards and upwards!
Thanks man. It didn't really occur to me it'd be useful for new vendors. It must be hard to make your mark as a vendor. You need to build trust up first and get your first few super fans. Good luck with your shop.
Integrity and attitude is what makes a good vendor.
My favourite vendors are Shroom Of The Loom (he goes above and beyond, great relations with this guy), TheGoodStuff (made two mistakes out of 20 orders, rectified them no questions asked) and FungalCate (was willing to accommodate a special request for me). All 3 have good stealth (TGS has the worst but it's not bad at all). And they all have good comms.
Vendors that use their own products are the ones you can trust the most imo, and I know these 3 vendors do.
Dr Distillate and Greencat are also two vendors I trust, Greencat can be hit and miss but generally gets decent stuff. I'm going to go against the grain here and say, I wouldn't recommend druids magic. Sure they are lovely people, but it's overpriced homegrown sadly. The terps I had from the two strains I sampled were nice but the weed was not even that strong, I wasn't impressed considering the £10 a gram price.
The worst vendors are the ones peddling questionable hash and then getting extremely defensive over it. They make the borgs money though so nothing will ever be done :)
My favourite vendors are Shroom Of The Loom (he goes above and beyond, great relations with this guy), TheGoodStuff (made two mistakes out of 20 orders, rectified them no questions asked) and FungalCate (was willing to accommodate a special request for me). All 3 have good stealth (TGS has the worst but it's not bad at all). And they all have good comms.
Vendors that use their own products are the ones you can trust the most imo, and I know these 3 vendors do.
Dr Distillate and Greencat are also two vendors I trust, Greencat can be hit and miss but generally gets decent stuff. I'm going to go against the grain here and say, I wouldn't recommend druids magic. Sure they are lovely people, but it's overpriced homegrown sadly. The terps I had from the two strains I sampled were nice but the weed was not even that strong, I wasn't impressed considering the £10 a gram price.
The worst vendors are the ones peddling questionable hash and then getting extremely defensive over it. They make the borgs money though so nothing will ever be done :)
I like SOTL although not ordered there for a while. Used to like the Tommy Shelby shatter. Stealth+1 delivery style. Tgs are getting some nice products at not huge money.
Dr D & GC are my core vendors as they generally get it right on repeat. Very reliable and trustworthy services. GC get some lovely bits in that are great value. The blue nerds variant they had previously was incredible. I've just bought a bag of the new one but not tried it yet. Was delivered on a Sunday too.
I've just ordered from druids magic to see for myself what it's like. The order process was very friendly. Will see what the buds are like. Was same price as the White Gummies I just got from GC - $75 QTR.
Fake hash is a contentious issue. I've seen comments saying hash was fake that I'd bought and known for sure was good. I have had one bad bit from LB though. I've kept it just to show people.
Dr D & GC are my core vendors as they generally get it right on repeat. Very reliable and trustworthy services. GC get some lovely bits in that are great value. The blue nerds variant they had previously was incredible. I've just bought a bag of the new one but not tried it yet. Was delivered on a Sunday too.
I've just ordered from druids magic to see for myself what it's like. The order process was very friendly. Will see what the buds are like. Was same price as the White Gummies I just got from GC - $75 QTR.
Fake hash is a contentious issue. I've seen comments saying hash was fake that I'd bought and known for sure was good. I have had one bad bit from LB though. I've kept it just to show people.
Hey BigRoo great read as always. Hit the nail on the head with what's hoped for.
I have to give Radar Breeder a shout out as I have never had an issue with an order and they meet the expectations on all fronts. Loads of other great vendors mentioned here already.
Another issue for me is subs. If a vendor is going to sub one of my products I would prefer a message to let me know or ask what would be preferred. If I look at their store and they still have a listing for something they tell me is out of stock I won't use them again. If it's disappeared or been marked out of stock then I can accept it was an innocent mistake.
I have to give Radar Breeder a shout out as I have never had an issue with an order and they meet the expectations on all fronts. Loads of other great vendors mentioned here already.
Another issue for me is subs. If a vendor is going to sub one of my products I would prefer a message to let me know or ask what would be preferred. If I look at their store and they still have a listing for something they tell me is out of stock I won't use them again. If it's disappeared or been marked out of stock then I can accept it was an innocent mistake.
I've ordered from RB before. Think I had a cheapie that was really lovely. Looked scrappy but was a joy to smoke. Really gassy. Can't remember why I stopped unless they're special delivery which I mostly avoid due to a lack of commitment on my part.
Subs is a good shout and I should have considered that writing the topic. I fully get that lb sales system leaves vendors with tricky inventory handling. But I agree that the solution is communication. That's a whole logistical pickle for a vendor to hit smoothly at volume though and would slow deliveries. Which in turn would trigger another subset of more urgent customers. I imagine it's a juggling act at the vendor end. However I do agree that getting a sub of something you don't like when you ordered something you love is a right kick in the nuts. And even more so when the listing doesn't disappear as you know that up and down the UK folks are smoking the weed you want but don't have. Lucky bastards! I'll always forgive the odd mistake especially when compensated but agree regular subs is goodbye from me.
Subs is a good shout and I should have considered that writing the topic. I fully get that lb sales system leaves vendors with tricky inventory handling. But I agree that the solution is communication. That's a whole logistical pickle for a vendor to hit smoothly at volume though and would slow deliveries. Which in turn would trigger another subset of more urgent customers. I imagine it's a juggling act at the vendor end. However I do agree that getting a sub of something you don't like when you ordered something you love is a right kick in the nuts. And even more so when the listing doesn't disappear as you know that up and down the UK folks are smoking the weed you want but don't have. Lucky bastards! I'll always forgive the odd mistake especially when compensated but agree regular subs is goodbye from me.
Also worth noting GC subbed half of one of my bits before and upgraded me simply as they felt I'd like the other bit better. And were completely correct. I was skint so bought the cheapest so the part upgrade was a lovely thought to make my week better. So not all subs are bad. There's a good way to do it!
Been on here a little while now off n on. More of a vaper these days but I can vouch for
ULC
Dr Terpy
Canadian imports
Druids
Others worth a check still maybe:
Green Cat - though not used in a while now, when he started out he was on it
Radar breeder, drugs Inc (now natural medicine I think) were pretty good but delivery took a little longer
ULC
Dr Terpy
Canadian imports
Druids
Others worth a check still maybe:
Green Cat - though not used in a while now, when he started out he was on it
Radar breeder, drugs Inc (now natural medicine I think) were pretty good but delivery took a little longer
Druids are on everyone's list it seems. I'll definitely have to get onto that when they've got new stock in.
I'd say message ASAP just now bud, the candy kush is absolutely stunning. Think everything else from the latest crop is low or sold out. Catch it while you can, and everything you mention on your list will be more than met.
Great article, enjoyed reading and the comments👍
Great article, enjoyed reading and the comments👍
They only have tincture on their page currently. I missed out by looks of it. This was same last time loads of people recommended them. I could do with an alert notification system on LB.
They update their store page regularly so it’s a good idea to bookmark it and check often. Just drop them a DM, if they have anything available they will sort you a custom order at any time. Great people!😍
I've just done that very thing. Hopefully will sort something out with them. They've got a solid fan base here though for sure.
Yes - I've got two strains heading my way for next week. Am looking forward to seeing what the score is there. Seems like a nice vendor. If the weed matches the communication I'll be blown away.
Haha amazing, look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Yes, absolutely mint vendor, really cares..as your finding out..
Enjoy and glad your getting to sample😁
Yes, absolutely mint vendor, really cares..as your finding out..
Enjoy and glad your getting to sample😁
I had it come through yesterday. I wrote my typical blow-by-blow diary style blog topic as I was testing it but had some stuff get in the way of me proofing and finishing it. I'll post it up in the next couple of days. Thanks man.
Great post mate.
Well done
DonLoco provides an absolutely faultless service in all areas.
Especially stealth and speed of answering queries.
Topfella
Well done
DonLoco provides an absolutely faultless service in all areas.
Especially stealth and speed of answering queries.
Topfella
I've not ordered from Don. They usually have some good looking bits on the menu though. I'll dive in one day.
Definitely not us atm 🤦♂️ but for me personally, I have to give a shout out to Your Mums House and The Spacemen.
Never had an issue when I used to be a customer and never had a bad strain. What I loved most about them was their consistency.. I had full faith that my last min orders would make it out that day and that I'd be smoking on it the next.
They set the bar for our store and service.. and now with our recent cancelled orders fiasco, I appreciate their long running service to this platform even more. Props where props are due!
Great post too, Roo 🏆
Never had an issue when I used to be a customer and never had a bad strain. What I loved most about them was their consistency.. I had full faith that my last min orders would make it out that day and that I'd be smoking on it the next.
They set the bar for our store and service.. and now with our recent cancelled orders fiasco, I appreciate their long running service to this platform even more. Props where props are due!
Great post too, Roo 🏆
Thanks man. Just read through your issues. Hope you get your operational stuff running smooth. I note you had some good reviews for your stuff previously. Good luck with it.
Have to recommend Green Avenger Weed. Free next day delivery and a lot of the time they chuck in a freebie too. Reasonably priced and their stealth is always on point.
I've not ordered from them for a while but always had a great service when I did. And they often get orange leaning strains too.
This is a formidable post Bigroo!
I’ve used this intensively recently to apply to my page.
Big up to you brother this site wouldn’t be as successful without peers Involved such as you!
Thanks for your info man I really appreciate it
I’ve used this intensively recently to apply to my page.
Big up to you brother this site wouldn’t be as successful without peers Involved such as you!
Thanks for your info man I really appreciate it
We do pretty well to check those tick boxes
We’re quite new here but we are most definitely here to stay
Think the worst think we have done is question a vendor about there been a discount and them not changing the price just said it’s the same price as before just disliked my comment 😕
Hope you biggas have a nice weekend
We hope to get to the top of the leaderboard some day 💚
We’re quite new here but we are most definitely here to stay
Think the worst think we have done is question a vendor about there been a discount and them not changing the price just said it’s the same price as before just disliked my comment 😕
Hope you biggas have a nice weekend
We hope to get to the top of the leaderboard some day 💚
It's must be tough for a new vendor. Trust and reliability are core and you can only build that up over time. Have to keep plugging away at it. . However I note big vendors do change on LB so some of the current newbies will be the big teams of the future. I think most customers are looking at the values I've listed and like me hope to find a reliable vendor they can use on repeat. I'm sure you'll build a base of superfans who'll elevate you to the next level. Good luck with your vending.
I think that’s effectively the humbling aspect of this all at the end of the day I had a bad start on here family problems and what not but essentially in the short time that I’ve done this consistently I’ve seen two repeat customers if not only great business but also Great relationship and connection!
It's a cliche but all businesses are about relationships. Even the big brands we like, we form a sort of relationship with. And like all relationships there's a key factor of trust. People trust based on feeling. And creating that feeling is what it's all about.
Already have a couple people coming back been ducking buzzing
Just have to keep the ball Rolling ty bigroo💚
Just have to keep the ball Rolling ty bigroo💚
That's the thing man, deliver great products reliably, in good time, with minimal fuss and you'll soon build up your repeats. Because why gamble when you've got a solid vendor meeting your needs. Keep on keeping on.
I think we tick most of the boxes apart from when Royal Mail want to be a pain in the ass
I tend to agree - I've ordered from you guys in the past and you've been fast at processing the order and delivered great products at great prices. There's no accounting for RM of course but we all rely on them.
Thank u mate allways good to see positive feedback from are customers yes I definitely agree with that on the Royal Mail subject but what can we do
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Piatella Review: is it the hash dreams are made from?
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BigRoo
Piatella Review: is it the hash dreams are made from?
I finally got Piatella folks. I am very excited. Let's go check it out. But first - what actually is Piatella and why am I interested in it?
Hash Making Fascination:
I am fascinated with the hash making process. I really love how someone's been through the smarty pants thought process of extracting and isolating the loveliness from our favourite plant and how the process has been refined and improved repeatedly over the years. I have often spoken about lusting after the fine and rare hash called Piatella.
It's a truly artisan hash and the amount of care that's gone into creating it completely intrigues me. Making basic hash is easy. Making good hash is much harder. Piatella, with its detailed production methodology, is meant to be at the cutting edge of how well it's possible to make a hash and I suspect a super hard method to perfect.
The Official Piatella:
Piatella is a product name by Uncles Farm, I believe, although similar methods are used by other fancy hash makers such as LA Barz. I got told last time I mentioned the subject that for authenticity it needs to be Uncles version.
How to Make Piatella:
The process of making Piatella, in short, avoids oxidisation through avoiding contact with heat, light and air. It replaces these with lots of love and care.
Regular hash is darker due to oxidising. Piatella has avoided this which creates a different hash composition. Pretty high tech stuff going down I think we can all agree. Like, the people making this are probably in a clinical environment of brightly lit stainless steel surfaces, wearing lab coats and glasses while doing calculations on clear perspex with marker pens. This is sciencey stuff.
Fresh Frozen:
It's made with fresh frozen weed which is processed much like a frozen hash would be initially. I guess they're probably pretty fussy about the starter product and the filtering to make sure they only capture the trichomes they need to work with and not any plant material. I suspect a lot of care has been taken with the starter weed before any hash making even starts.
Freeze Dried:
The wet hash is dried in a freeze drier then wrapped and cold cured without air or heat getting to it. The upshot is the terps are meant to dissolve inwards and create a perfect solventless extract. This keeps all the strength and flavour locked in. At least according to the internet. This however is the first time I've had it for real. The question is will it live up to the hype?
It's Expensive Stuff:
The Piatella I have is Cap Junky from TheHashCollective. It was $60 for half a gram. Huge thanks to THC23 for kindly saving it for me 'til payday. That's a vendor that's working with the community right there and great service is always worth flagging up for all to see. However grateful I am for them saving it, it must of course be noted that this is really expensive stuff. It's not just champagne prices, it is the Dom Perignon. Will it have me in a fizz or leave me flat? Let's find out.
In the Pot:
It's very pretty looking stuff as you can see in the photo and it's homed in a fancy little black glass pot. It's not the nicest pot I've had from LB but we are in premium pot territory for sure It's got a fragrant floral scent laced with fresh resin. My nose and eyes tell me there is the potential for magic here.
In a Spliff:
To roll up with it's sticky but workable. I've kept it in my fridge to keep it cold and fresh. It crumbles into sort of fluffy wisps leaving my fingers a little tacky and smelling of fresh resin. Very satisfying. It's not like when you roll up with shatter and you find you've accidentally glued yourself to a packet of rizlas, a pair of scissors, two paper clips and a frying pan.
As I light up the joint I'm quickly met with thick yet light and clean clouds of fruity smoke with a slight hint of a hashy aroma set amongst a more gassy smell. In a blind test you'd know this was a form of hash as that baseline Moroccan hashy taste is in there amongst the flavour but it's not dry and pasty like with a commercial - it's much fresher.
Effects are pretty fast with it immediately making me aware of it's potency. It smokes like what it is I guess - a fantastically clean and perfectly produced cannabis extract. The effects continue to creep up as I plough through this joint. It's pretty powerful stuff but well balanced as a stone. It seems smoother than smoking a shatter extract and more akin to a wax or rosin but with a less pronounced flavour. It's probably not the strongest thing I've smoked although I must admit it is very pleasant and certainly not weak. Twas a very enjoyable if horrifically expensive joint.
In the Dab Pen
For the canna tech heads my dab pen is utillian 2. A small and basic device that's been really reliable and handy. I'll upgrade it eventually as the one thing I don't like is it's hard to clean. Other than that though it's a great little device.
Okay, it's actually pretty strong in the dab pen. Like really noticeably and immediately. I always write these reviews on the fly as I try stuff out and I had to pause a second or two there to compose myself and eat hula hoops before writing again. Two packets of BBQ Beef (suitable for vegetarians). Onwards.
While in some ways it's similar to a hash rosin in smoke and aroma, the sudden immediate stone is notable in the dab pen. In terms of exhale to headrush this is probably the fastest of anything I've smoked. My face and body feel warm seconds after dabbing it with a little europhic wave happily following - probably skipping along with flowers in its hair. So it really does have the pop and fizz of a champagne level hash with hipster overtones when you dab it.
I'm not sure it's actually stronger than my other extracts but it seems faster and a wee bit peaky. The flavour isn't as pronounced as with some extracts and it does have a hashy aroma. It's pretty smooth but not the smoothest stuff I've had through my dab pen and it definitely gives my lungs more of a tickle than my favoured extracts do.
Is it the Best Hash Ever?
Probably not. It is however really bloody good. And the effects feel markedly quicker for some reason. I'm not sure if it's the strain or the product itself or simply my imagination but that's how it felt to me. Like a rocket hash.
The Nitty Gritty:
While it's definitely a really exceptional product, it's not the god of all extracts and not least because of the cost. Perhaps it's because I'm on a budget but it's the cost that I just can't quite get to grips with.
So What Other Extracts Could You Buy for $60?
I currently have a diesel crumble wax that was $35 a gram and a apple hash rosin which was $25 a gram. So 2g's of pretty lovely and varied extract. I love both in my dab pen and for the same price as the Piatella I got four times as much product. I've not had an extract I prefer to the diesel for flavour and smoothness. While it's not the strongest I've had it's just really nice to dab and filled with flavour. I can chug along happily for ages with that stuff.
Conclusion:
I'm glad I've tried the Piatella after seeing it online and reading about it so much. Life is all about experiencing new things. While it was spendy I don't feel like I've been rinsed for the money as I'll get a fair few goes on the dab pen for the sixty bucks and it's a nice smoke. I expect I'd buy it again in the future for a special occasion - maybe. I don't feel like I'm missing out on a Rock Star stoner lifestyle by not being able to either afford or source a steady supply of it. It did feel like a treat which is exactly what I wanted but it's difficult to say it's in any way good value for the money.
Thanks:
Thanks as always for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Did it convince you to try the Piatella? Or the opposite? Have you tried it? What was yours like? I'd love to hear about what expensive treats you feel are worth spending out on in the comments. Thanks.
Hash Making Fascination:
I am fascinated with the hash making process. I really love how someone's been through the smarty pants thought process of extracting and isolating the loveliness from our favourite plant and how the process has been refined and improved repeatedly over the years. I have often spoken about lusting after the fine and rare hash called Piatella.
It's a truly artisan hash and the amount of care that's gone into creating it completely intrigues me. Making basic hash is easy. Making good hash is much harder. Piatella, with its detailed production methodology, is meant to be at the cutting edge of how well it's possible to make a hash and I suspect a super hard method to perfect.
The Official Piatella:
Piatella is a product name by Uncles Farm, I believe, although similar methods are used by other fancy hash makers such as LA Barz. I got told last time I mentioned the subject that for authenticity it needs to be Uncles version.
How to Make Piatella:
The process of making Piatella, in short, avoids oxidisation through avoiding contact with heat, light and air. It replaces these with lots of love and care.
Regular hash is darker due to oxidising. Piatella has avoided this which creates a different hash composition. Pretty high tech stuff going down I think we can all agree. Like, the people making this are probably in a clinical environment of brightly lit stainless steel surfaces, wearing lab coats and glasses while doing calculations on clear perspex with marker pens. This is sciencey stuff.
Fresh Frozen:
It's made with fresh frozen weed which is processed much like a frozen hash would be initially. I guess they're probably pretty fussy about the starter product and the filtering to make sure they only capture the trichomes they need to work with and not any plant material. I suspect a lot of care has been taken with the starter weed before any hash making even starts.
Freeze Dried:
The wet hash is dried in a freeze drier then wrapped and cold cured without air or heat getting to it. The upshot is the terps are meant to dissolve inwards and create a perfect solventless extract. This keeps all the strength and flavour locked in. At least according to the internet. This however is the first time I've had it for real. The question is will it live up to the hype?
It's Expensive Stuff:
The Piatella I have is Cap Junky from TheHashCollective. It was $60 for half a gram. Huge thanks to THC23 for kindly saving it for me 'til payday. That's a vendor that's working with the community right there and great service is always worth flagging up for all to see. However grateful I am for them saving it, it must of course be noted that this is really expensive stuff. It's not just champagne prices, it is the Dom Perignon. Will it have me in a fizz or leave me flat? Let's find out.
In the Pot:
It's very pretty looking stuff as you can see in the photo and it's homed in a fancy little black glass pot. It's not the nicest pot I've had from LB but we are in premium pot territory for sure It's got a fragrant floral scent laced with fresh resin. My nose and eyes tell me there is the potential for magic here.
In a Spliff:
To roll up with it's sticky but workable. I've kept it in my fridge to keep it cold and fresh. It crumbles into sort of fluffy wisps leaving my fingers a little tacky and smelling of fresh resin. Very satisfying. It's not like when you roll up with shatter and you find you've accidentally glued yourself to a packet of rizlas, a pair of scissors, two paper clips and a frying pan.
As I light up the joint I'm quickly met with thick yet light and clean clouds of fruity smoke with a slight hint of a hashy aroma set amongst a more gassy smell. In a blind test you'd know this was a form of hash as that baseline Moroccan hashy taste is in there amongst the flavour but it's not dry and pasty like with a commercial - it's much fresher.
Effects are pretty fast with it immediately making me aware of it's potency. It smokes like what it is I guess - a fantastically clean and perfectly produced cannabis extract. The effects continue to creep up as I plough through this joint. It's pretty powerful stuff but well balanced as a stone. It seems smoother than smoking a shatter extract and more akin to a wax or rosin but with a less pronounced flavour. It's probably not the strongest thing I've smoked although I must admit it is very pleasant and certainly not weak. Twas a very enjoyable if horrifically expensive joint.
In the Dab Pen
For the canna tech heads my dab pen is utillian 2. A small and basic device that's been really reliable and handy. I'll upgrade it eventually as the one thing I don't like is it's hard to clean. Other than that though it's a great little device.
Okay, it's actually pretty strong in the dab pen. Like really noticeably and immediately. I always write these reviews on the fly as I try stuff out and I had to pause a second or two there to compose myself and eat hula hoops before writing again. Two packets of BBQ Beef (suitable for vegetarians). Onwards.
While in some ways it's similar to a hash rosin in smoke and aroma, the sudden immediate stone is notable in the dab pen. In terms of exhale to headrush this is probably the fastest of anything I've smoked. My face and body feel warm seconds after dabbing it with a little europhic wave happily following - probably skipping along with flowers in its hair. So it really does have the pop and fizz of a champagne level hash with hipster overtones when you dab it.
I'm not sure it's actually stronger than my other extracts but it seems faster and a wee bit peaky. The flavour isn't as pronounced as with some extracts and it does have a hashy aroma. It's pretty smooth but not the smoothest stuff I've had through my dab pen and it definitely gives my lungs more of a tickle than my favoured extracts do.
Is it the Best Hash Ever?
Probably not. It is however really bloody good. And the effects feel markedly quicker for some reason. I'm not sure if it's the strain or the product itself or simply my imagination but that's how it felt to me. Like a rocket hash.
The Nitty Gritty:
While it's definitely a really exceptional product, it's not the god of all extracts and not least because of the cost. Perhaps it's because I'm on a budget but it's the cost that I just can't quite get to grips with.
So What Other Extracts Could You Buy for $60?
I currently have a diesel crumble wax that was $35 a gram and a apple hash rosin which was $25 a gram. So 2g's of pretty lovely and varied extract. I love both in my dab pen and for the same price as the Piatella I got four times as much product. I've not had an extract I prefer to the diesel for flavour and smoothness. While it's not the strongest I've had it's just really nice to dab and filled with flavour. I can chug along happily for ages with that stuff.
Conclusion:
I'm glad I've tried the Piatella after seeing it online and reading about it so much. Life is all about experiencing new things. While it was spendy I don't feel like I've been rinsed for the money as I'll get a fair few goes on the dab pen for the sixty bucks and it's a nice smoke. I expect I'd buy it again in the future for a special occasion - maybe. I don't feel like I'm missing out on a Rock Star stoner lifestyle by not being able to either afford or source a steady supply of it. It did feel like a treat which is exactly what I wanted but it's difficult to say it's in any way good value for the money.
Thanks:
Thanks as always for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining in some way. Did it convince you to try the Piatella? Or the opposite? Have you tried it? What was yours like? I'd love to hear about what expensive treats you feel are worth spending out on in the comments. Thanks.
Totally with you mate amazing stuff but I can't get past the price.
I had the myconauts cosmic gelato which is half the price of this one, but I still can't bring myself to pay it.
I noticed how fast it hit too, I described it as hitting fast like an extract but with the full body hit and stone of a bubble hash.
Myconauts extracts are definitely worth trying , I think the Pink Goo was probably my favourite.
I just got an order from TheGoodStuff and his menu is 🤯ATM
I had the myconauts cosmic gelato which is half the price of this one, but I still can't bring myself to pay it.
I noticed how fast it hit too, I described it as hitting fast like an extract but with the full body hit and stone of a bubble hash.
Myconauts extracts are definitely worth trying , I think the Pink Goo was probably my favourite.
I just got an order from TheGoodStuff and his menu is 🤯ATM
This bit was for a treat so I let the price slide. But for me it wasn't worth the extra dollars except for the prestige of trying it and understanding it in real terms. It did however pack an extra punch for sure.
I ordered from myco previously but last time I looked they had a lucky dip. I usually get a crumble wax from Dr distillate along with my RSO and D9 order currently.
Tgs I noticed have a static range that looks great at the min. I'll probably pick up another treat bit come payday.
I ordered from myco previously but last time I looked they had a lucky dip. I usually get a crumble wax from Dr distillate along with my RSO and D9 order currently.
Tgs I noticed have a static range that looks great at the min. I'll probably pick up another treat bit come payday.
The statics are definitely worth getting mate I have the apple fritters and the mac, stunning terps on both, beautiful hash and great value👌
I've got my eye on that for payday. I had the apple hash rosin from tgs which I thought was lovely in my dab pen. Such a great hash flavour and really smooth. I might pick up another bargain mimosa too as that was great value.
Thanks man. Appreciate you guys being true to your word and saving it for me. And despite me whining about the price I'm grateful you sourced it for LB folk to try. I do understand the price is high for you too - hopefully that's clear in the topic.
No problem with that mate. We understand we're on the pricier side, but we feel its justified.
Only qualm is the comment on the jars.
We use miron violetglass. Considered the best for storing your wares. More info here
https://www.miron.com/discover-violetglass
Only qualm is the comment on the jars.
We use miron violetglass. Considered the best for storing your wares. More info here
https://www.miron.com/discover-violetglass
I did say it was a premium pot and I am keeping it! But yes I have had what I thought was a fancier one. Externally it's cubic but inside it's parabolic. Made from some kind of white ceramic I think.
Solventless extracts are more expensive. Cap junky is a strong strain and hits hard. Alot of these crumbles and resins now are crc'd to shit i just don't trust them anymore.
I appreciate the extra price reflects the extra effort put in. I guess it's hard to know the full process a crumble has been through. I've had a bad extract too which made me more cautious about them full stop. Not least because of the effort to clean it back out my dab pen coil.
wonderful review mate. precisely what LB needs from the buyer side. appreciate you taking the time out roo, keep them coming!
currently working my way through your fine works good sir. its big help whittling the list (going to plunge on some GC PK asap!) and hoping (once i've got something worth saying) to add some comparable reviews of my own. hats off
Thanks man. I'll look forward to reading your stuff when you post it up. I'm sure everyone has something worth saying mate. Just be yourself. The PK black is a lovely hash. Not crazy strong of course but it's just lovely to smoke. It's sticky so pop it in the fridge for ten mins and it'll be easier to handle. Especially out of a plastic pack.
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BigRoo
Who remembers buckets & hot knives?
by
BigRoo
Who remembers buckets & hot knives?
I'm currently looking at different products like the mighty and the ace cup. The bottle of the latter product made me think of what we'd do back in the day to maximise our low strength hash by using a bottle and a bucket or a bottle and hot knives.
For those who have no idea what I'm on about:
Buckets:
A bucket would use a bucket of water - hence the name which I guess shows a lack of creativity of the period - with a large coke bottle with the bottom cut out in it and with a tin foil gauze on top of the open screw thread. There was a knack to lifting the bottle while you held a lighter to the hash to get it burning and fill the bottle with smoke as the water sucks air as you lift the bottle. It was possible to screw this up and have a hash eruption that would fire hot rocks in all directions over your mates parents carpet. Assuming you'd avoided that, you'd remove the gauze and put your mouth over the end of the bottle. Then inhale the smoke as you push the bottle back down into the bucket. This would fill your lungs with thick hash smoke.
Hot knives:
This involves another bottle with no bottom. Best to use glass - like a milk bottle. You'd raid the cutlery drawer and heat up two knives in a gas burner flame until really hot but not red hot. And yes the naming convention was still very much, 'it does what it says on the tin'. There were no ace hot knives or a mighty bucket as far as I'm aware. You'd pick up a tiny bit of hash with the hot knives and squeeze them together inside the bottle. It instantly turned most of the hash into thick smoke which you'd inhale from the bottle.
Other ways of heating the knives involved wedging them into all sorts of electrical appliances where knives probably should not be wedged.
Does anyone still do these? I've not even heard them mentioned for years. Seems a pretty basic and brutal process compared to the fancy devices you can get now. The ace cup looks so civilised in comparison. Like comparing an iPhone to two yoghurt pots on a length of string.
For those who have no idea what I'm on about:
Buckets:
A bucket would use a bucket of water - hence the name which I guess shows a lack of creativity of the period - with a large coke bottle with the bottom cut out in it and with a tin foil gauze on top of the open screw thread. There was a knack to lifting the bottle while you held a lighter to the hash to get it burning and fill the bottle with smoke as the water sucks air as you lift the bottle. It was possible to screw this up and have a hash eruption that would fire hot rocks in all directions over your mates parents carpet. Assuming you'd avoided that, you'd remove the gauze and put your mouth over the end of the bottle. Then inhale the smoke as you push the bottle back down into the bucket. This would fill your lungs with thick hash smoke.
Hot knives:
This involves another bottle with no bottom. Best to use glass - like a milk bottle. You'd raid the cutlery drawer and heat up two knives in a gas burner flame until really hot but not red hot. And yes the naming convention was still very much, 'it does what it says on the tin'. There were no ace hot knives or a mighty bucket as far as I'm aware. You'd pick up a tiny bit of hash with the hot knives and squeeze them together inside the bottle. It instantly turned most of the hash into thick smoke which you'd inhale from the bottle.
Other ways of heating the knives involved wedging them into all sorts of electrical appliances where knives probably should not be wedged.
Does anyone still do these? I've not even heard them mentioned for years. Seems a pretty basic and brutal process compared to the fancy devices you can get now. The ace cup looks so civilised in comparison. Like comparing an iPhone to two yoghurt pots on a length of string.
Remember them? I made a little bucket the other week! I fancied a bit of nostalgia so I used an old bucket from the garden, a cut up 2L bottle and a bit of foil on the top, just to keep it classic. A few lung-busting hits and I was flying!
I also made a lung a while back. For anyone who doesn't know, it's the same concept as a bucket, you cut a 2L bottle at the bottom and tape a carrier bag to it. When you burn the weed at the top, usually on tin foil, you pull the carrier bag out and it draws all the smoke in. You then take the foil off, inhale until the bag is back in, cough a lung out and get high as all hell!
Maybe this week I'll get my grubby wee mitts on some hash and put the blowtorch to the butterknife! Every time I've done hot knives I've whitey'd so wish me luck! Haha
I also made a lung a while back. For anyone who doesn't know, it's the same concept as a bucket, you cut a 2L bottle at the bottom and tape a carrier bag to it. When you burn the weed at the top, usually on tin foil, you pull the carrier bag out and it draws all the smoke in. You then take the foil off, inhale until the bag is back in, cough a lung out and get high as all hell!
Maybe this week I'll get my grubby wee mitts on some hash and put the blowtorch to the butterknife! Every time I've done hot knives I've whitey'd so wish me luck! Haha
Yes, along with drainers, and bottle bags. I mate of mine, had a bucket set up in his shed, well into his 30s. I think the bottle bag was the most elaborate, and used to try and fuck up your friends as much as possible (Stitching). Large Bottle, cut of bottom sellotape bread bag round the bottom, pushed up inside, pull the bag down to draw through the bowl in the top of the bottle. Horrific. God I miss the nineties. G
Think we called that a lung. Was like a bucketless bucket. Seems ridiculous now. Yet I guess there was beauty to the dedication and innovative nature of it all.
Yeah, I have heard it called a lung. But more of an innovative name for something made from a bottle, and a bag. 😂
Bottle bag is much more fitting name for the time period. Perhaps they started calling it a lung, not based on the mechanics of the device but on what you sacrifice to use it.
Used to have a bucket as a permanent fixture in my bedroom when I was about 18/19, along with a 4/5 litre Robinsons squash bottle in it, used to have 2 or 3 before I went to work everyday, fucking mental times, proper lung fuckers!!
Ah. You are that guy! I used to visit someone who called their bucket a bouquet like on the TV show. "anyone want a bouquet?" Kinda quaint now but happy times. I guess the availability of the original skunk removed the need to chase the extra hit.
Traffic or police cones in a bath of water used to properly fuck us up, would struggle to inhale a 1L bottle of smoke these days though!! If only I was 20yrs old again,lol
I'd actually not heard of that - what a brilliant mental image I've got now though. That's absolutely the spirit I'm referring to. I'd turn my lungs inside out if I was to attempt a bucket now.
I remember Stonehenge 81 and Glasto of that era, hot knife stands all over. 20p for a hit, great times.
Before my time but I remember back when it seemed like no one really cared about it being around. I used to go to a pub where everyone smoked openly. Cheap beer, crap local bands, openly available pot. A formative place to be as a youngster.
Christ I used to transfuse the blades in my old nanna's kitchen with grandad kenny!
circa 92'
Thanks for reminding me BigRoo!
XpeaceX
circa 92'
Thanks for reminding me BigRoo!
XpeaceX
Get a 2 litre plastic soft drink bottle and empty it (keep the cap). Make a small hole near the very bottom at the side (we favoured burning it). Get a sturdy foil milk bottle cap (thick foil works but isn't as good) and poke loads of holes in it with a pin. Plug hole with finger and fill with cold tap water. Careful position the foil on top, add hash, light hash and as it starts to flame release the water so the smoke fills the bottle. When there's still some water left plug the hole, take the foil off, cover the top with your palm, shake the cold water through the smoke, inhale smoke. Probably cough. Helps if you have a dextrous friend, or 4 arms. When finished, scrunch up bottle, add cap, discard.
Names must have travelled by mouth back then. Like someone got talking on a train to someone from London or Newcastle where waterfalls were a thing and migrated the concept. In the internet era that can happen in minutes. Yet regionally we still can't agree the name of a bread roll. Bap, cob etc.
🤣 Takes me back first way I ever smoked weed, used to call it a "death bong" and it absolutely killed me that night🤣
Youngish guy here my friend was all about theses called them gravity bongs that was when i was 16 damn good times
I don't recall ever trying one of these but can vaguely remember hearing about them. I'd forgotten about the nice quality tinfoil of the old milk bottle tops too. Simple times man.
Everytime I roll my sleeves up, I remember hot knives...
Probably forty-odd years ago now, this patchouli oil drenched greebo who was peripheral to our "gang" asked me if I knew hot knives could burn twice.
The very stoned, slightly intimidated, teenage me replies "no"; at which point he lays one of the recently used knives on my forearm...
How we laughed!
Not quite as loudly as when we threw his bike off the mulit-storey car park.
Or when I saw him in a club and took all the shrooms he was flogging and gave them away.
Buckets? Well, there was this time...
Probably forty-odd years ago now, this patchouli oil drenched greebo who was peripheral to our "gang" asked me if I knew hot knives could burn twice.
The very stoned, slightly intimidated, teenage me replies "no"; at which point he lays one of the recently used knives on my forearm...
How we laughed!
Not quite as loudly as when we threw his bike off the mulit-storey car park.
Or when I saw him in a club and took all the shrooms he was flogging and gave them away.
Buckets? Well, there was this time...
That's a dangerous trick to play when you've got a glass bottle in easy reach! Would probably deserve it just for the oil. I'd forgotten about that stuff. Usually sold in shops with the purple velvet scales in the window and worn by people who'd visited the head shop and bought one of everything. They'd sit rolling up with rainbow rips, in a rolling mat, with special roach card.
I never really got the whole hot knives thing, it seemed really gnarly to me.
2 or 3 litre buckets though - totally classy ;-)
i feel a bit ashamed to admit that i used to revel in giving weed virgins immensely strong buckets as their first introduction to cannabis, and then sit back and watch them lose their minds. (i was 15 - not old enough to know better?)
wondering if anyone else indulged in this kind of terrible behaviour?
2 or 3 litre buckets though - totally classy ;-)
i feel a bit ashamed to admit that i used to revel in giving weed virgins immensely strong buckets as their first introduction to cannabis, and then sit back and watch them lose their minds. (i was 15 - not old enough to know better?)
wondering if anyone else indulged in this kind of terrible behaviour?
They definitely did! I was personally not bad for this. I'm basically like an angel obviously. But I can remember a few places I hung out would set people up with a sizeable bucket and then watch them melt to some Floyd or something spacey. Simpler times. Although the weeds much better now of course.
Back in the mid 90’s a mate of mine worked the night shift at the local Jet petrol station, one slow Sunday night he emptied one of the forecourt spillage buckets to get blasted and ended up passing out in the back, the dickhead lol
A guy I used to buy off had the bucket in the shed always ready to go. He would do half g buckets all day long until he ended up with popcorn lung and it fucked him up big time.
Know your limits, too much is too late in some cases.
Nothing hits like 2 litres of dank smoke though😶🌫️
Know your limits, too much is too late in some cases.
Nothing hits like 2 litres of dank smoke though😶🌫️
Smoking copious amounts of anything will not do anyone any favours. I guess we all try to balance that. My lungs are definitely not as happy as if I didn't smoke. Up until recently I managed to keep a good level of fitness which I guess helped.
My first try of an extract made me feel like a teenager who'd just sat back from their first hotknife. I guess that's what the crazy kids aim for these days.
My first try of an extract made me feel like a teenager who'd just sat back from their first hotknife. I guess that's what the crazy kids aim for these days.
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BigRoo
The Battle of the 2 Mimosas
by
BigRoo
The Battle of the 2 Mimosas
Orange Fan:
I am a huge fan of orange leaning strains. You only need to scroll my profile page to see how true this is if you're not aware already. So I won't repeat myself too much.
This month I picked up a couple of Mimosa variations. So I've decided to put them head to head and see which I like best. Like a Mimosa bake off. Which is the Mimosta and which is the Mimonster?
The Two Contenders:
Ladies and Gentlemen, in the orange corner, from MJ Concentrates flower range we have -
Mimosa x Orange Punch
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OvIuwt
This was $70 for a qtr
And in the other also orange corner, arriving fresh from The Good Stuff it is -
Mimosa
https://littlebiggy.net/link/1f8PCz
This is an utter bargain at $55 a quarter.
Ready for Battle:
Mimosa gets it's orangeness from the Clementine > Tangie > Orange Bud line.
Orange punch is, I think, created from Orange Bud x Grandaddy Purple. The internet was a wee bit mixed on this so if you know please comment. I'm taking it that the mimosa cross is a double oranger.
Either way both strains have a solid family connection to the original orange genetics we know and love and aren't simply orange by name like many options. I think this will be fun.
- Ding Ding Ding Round 1.
Mimosa x Orange Punch by MJ
The buds are dark, purple, natural leafy buds. Not solid boulders like many bits now. That's okay. Not every bit of weed needs to look like a small furry pebble you could skim across a lake. You can smell the orange immediately. It's a very distinctive aroma. In fact this bud is so nicely coloured you can probably smell it from the photograph.
The buds are a little sticky and as such didn't love the vacuum pack or postal process. That's a shame but not huge amounts of harm done and resting in a jar for a couple of days has made it happier. In the grinder the scent is unleashed and the promise of a good orange smoke is made.
The promise is delivered upon as I take my first few puffs. We are in orange country. This is a very grownup and evolved orange flavour - like a posh dark chocolate orange bar as you inhale the luxurious thick smoke.
One of the core effects I like of the original orange strains, other than the buckets of dank sour flavour, is the creeping stone. It sneaks up on you. And this is a sneaker. After you stub a follow up stone is delivered over the next fifteen mins or so. It's ticking many of my orange boxes as we progress.
Testing the same bit in the vape it's really nice with tons of flavour coming through. I'm not a huge vaper but this is working for me.
Before I get carried away with this bit I should test the other Mimosa out.
- Ding Ding Ding Round 2
Mimosa by TGS
The buds here look a little bit more scrappy. The colouring and trim are not nearly as impressive. Judged by your eyes alone it's not an amazing bud. It's lucky we have a nose too which immediately tells my eyes they are wrong. In the grinder this is confirmed as oily orange aromas are set free to stink out your whole house.
Taste wise this is beautiful. Really deep citrus sour orange flavour comes through in every puff. The smoke is not as thick and chocolatey as the Mimosa x Orange but it tips it on that original dank flavour note by a small margin. It's like dunking your head in a barrel of oranges with deep sour notes that seem to pop up and slap you in the face like the old tango advert fella.
Strength wise it's comparable and may actually be a fraction ahead on initial stone than the punch cross. Will it have the follow up orange thump of its orange crossed cousin though?
[I waited 15 mins but you don't have to]
It does but not to the same degree. More strength was delivered initially but the follow up hit was not as ramped as with the cross. The orange punch side lives up to its name by giving you an extra whack.
In the vape the pure mimosa may have a little more strength but a little less flavour. Hard for me to call. Not least as I've been blazing orange buds all day.
-
The Decision Goes to Points:
There's no clear winner here except for me. I am stoned on orange buds. Other than bag appeal which the Mimosa x Orange Punch easily took despite being squished, there were arguable positives for both in every part of my hugely scientific and thoroughly measured and conducted orange test.
The pure mimosa did edge ahead on a few core points despite looking the scrappier bud and being the cheaper option. I guess, if I had to declare a winner, I'd have to say that it edged it ahead of its prettier cousin not least due to it being a lot of orange for a bargain price.
Although if I primarily vaped I may say the opposite. Also the follow up stone on the punch cross was like the warm feeling of an old friend visiting unexpectedly. This is a very difficult choice to make.
Which Orange Strain Should I Buy?
If you truly want my advice as to which orange strain you should buy, my final words on the subject are simple. You should buy both of them of course!
Both these vendors provided a decent service and both of these strains are great and will make you happy and orangey if you buy them. You've already picked a winner simply by choosing Orange as your strain flavour. Thank you to both MJ and TGS.
Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it's been informative and has further persuaded you to go orange. If not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'll see you in the next topic.
I am a huge fan of orange leaning strains. You only need to scroll my profile page to see how true this is if you're not aware already. So I won't repeat myself too much.
This month I picked up a couple of Mimosa variations. So I've decided to put them head to head and see which I like best. Like a Mimosa bake off. Which is the Mimosta and which is the Mimonster?
The Two Contenders:
Ladies and Gentlemen, in the orange corner, from MJ Concentrates flower range we have -
Mimosa x Orange Punch
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OvIuwt
This was $70 for a qtr
And in the other also orange corner, arriving fresh from The Good Stuff it is -
Mimosa
https://littlebiggy.net/link/1f8PCz
This is an utter bargain at $55 a quarter.
Ready for Battle:
Mimosa gets it's orangeness from the Clementine > Tangie > Orange Bud line.
Orange punch is, I think, created from Orange Bud x Grandaddy Purple. The internet was a wee bit mixed on this so if you know please comment. I'm taking it that the mimosa cross is a double oranger.
Either way both strains have a solid family connection to the original orange genetics we know and love and aren't simply orange by name like many options. I think this will be fun.
- Ding Ding Ding Round 1.
Mimosa x Orange Punch by MJ
The buds are dark, purple, natural leafy buds. Not solid boulders like many bits now. That's okay. Not every bit of weed needs to look like a small furry pebble you could skim across a lake. You can smell the orange immediately. It's a very distinctive aroma. In fact this bud is so nicely coloured you can probably smell it from the photograph.
The buds are a little sticky and as such didn't love the vacuum pack or postal process. That's a shame but not huge amounts of harm done and resting in a jar for a couple of days has made it happier. In the grinder the scent is unleashed and the promise of a good orange smoke is made.
The promise is delivered upon as I take my first few puffs. We are in orange country. This is a very grownup and evolved orange flavour - like a posh dark chocolate orange bar as you inhale the luxurious thick smoke.
One of the core effects I like of the original orange strains, other than the buckets of dank sour flavour, is the creeping stone. It sneaks up on you. And this is a sneaker. After you stub a follow up stone is delivered over the next fifteen mins or so. It's ticking many of my orange boxes as we progress.
Testing the same bit in the vape it's really nice with tons of flavour coming through. I'm not a huge vaper but this is working for me.
Before I get carried away with this bit I should test the other Mimosa out.
- Ding Ding Ding Round 2
Mimosa by TGS
The buds here look a little bit more scrappy. The colouring and trim are not nearly as impressive. Judged by your eyes alone it's not an amazing bud. It's lucky we have a nose too which immediately tells my eyes they are wrong. In the grinder this is confirmed as oily orange aromas are set free to stink out your whole house.
Taste wise this is beautiful. Really deep citrus sour orange flavour comes through in every puff. The smoke is not as thick and chocolatey as the Mimosa x Orange but it tips it on that original dank flavour note by a small margin. It's like dunking your head in a barrel of oranges with deep sour notes that seem to pop up and slap you in the face like the old tango advert fella.
Strength wise it's comparable and may actually be a fraction ahead on initial stone than the punch cross. Will it have the follow up orange thump of its orange crossed cousin though?
[I waited 15 mins but you don't have to]
It does but not to the same degree. More strength was delivered initially but the follow up hit was not as ramped as with the cross. The orange punch side lives up to its name by giving you an extra whack.
In the vape the pure mimosa may have a little more strength but a little less flavour. Hard for me to call. Not least as I've been blazing orange buds all day.
-
The Decision Goes to Points:
There's no clear winner here except for me. I am stoned on orange buds. Other than bag appeal which the Mimosa x Orange Punch easily took despite being squished, there were arguable positives for both in every part of my hugely scientific and thoroughly measured and conducted orange test.
The pure mimosa did edge ahead on a few core points despite looking the scrappier bud and being the cheaper option. I guess, if I had to declare a winner, I'd have to say that it edged it ahead of its prettier cousin not least due to it being a lot of orange for a bargain price.
Although if I primarily vaped I may say the opposite. Also the follow up stone on the punch cross was like the warm feeling of an old friend visiting unexpectedly. This is a very difficult choice to make.
Which Orange Strain Should I Buy?
If you truly want my advice as to which orange strain you should buy, my final words on the subject are simple. You should buy both of them of course!
Both these vendors provided a decent service and both of these strains are great and will make you happy and orangey if you buy them. You've already picked a winner simply by choosing Orange as your strain flavour. Thank you to both MJ and TGS.
Thanks
As always thanks for reading my topic. I hope it's been informative and has further persuaded you to go orange. If not I hope it was entertaining in some way. I'll see you in the next topic.
7 posts
+31 votes
by
BigRoo
PK Gold Seal Squidgy Black
by
BigRoo
PK Gold Seal Squidgy Black
A fella asked earlier for tasty hash recommendations and I suggested this. Then it got me thinking about writing about why. So here we are.
The PK Gold Seal, which I've routinely been calling Afghan Gold Seal for some reason, has been one of my favourite hashes on LB. I've bought this about 4 times now which makes it all the more remarkable I didn't remember the name correctly. I've not been able to resist a little side order of this nostalgic but hard to name hash with my regular main weed order from GC.
Solid Body Stone:
While it's a better grade of hash than many of the commercial hashes available, it's not LA Barz. It's not the Piatella. You've not found a secret cheap rocket fuel hash. It does however have a solid stone that slowly wraps itself around you like a comfort blanket and a beautiful exotic flavour of the past.
In terms of power and effect, while it's nicer than many basic commercials, you wouldn't have to go that far to find something that benchmarks much better.
Why Do I Love It?
So what's the deal here? Why am I loving this apparently average hash? Why has this been one of my most popular products? What am I getting from this?
I don't exactly know all the answers. I do know that it's the exact hash that I'd been searching for though because since I first tried it I've ordered it on repeat. I've been through a lot of cheap commercial grade hashes to get to this point. So let's explore together. I'm going to roll one up to start figuring things out as we go.
Cannabis Stress Putty:
It's very satisfying to roll up with. As it's squidgy it's quite therapeutic to tease into a snake. Like a cannabis stress putty. This leaves your fingers smelling of spice and herbs as though you were a chef or you worked in a medicinal herb garden. It's not super sticky so you don't end up with fingers like Spiderman like with some fancy hash.
It takes me back to some of the first hashes I bought. We usually got red seal and it usually wasn't really that good. The quality here is a long way from how it was back then but it definitely pulls at the nostalgia strings and makes me think back to simpler times (digital watches etc).
Ready For Action:
The pre-smoke rolling phase is important. Well, not important like world peace, but core to the overall ritual of smoking. And with this gold seal I feel well prepped and smelling like a spice farmer who's finished a tough day, erm, farming spices and is going to sit and have a cuppa. This is a strong pre-roll phase. I'm excited before I even light up. No I don't know much about either farming or spices. I got out of my depth very quickly there I'll give you that.
I'm rolling the gold seal up with some Cherry weed and a small bit of tobacco. The cherry adds a fair bit of the power but I find hash is a bit crap rolled in joints on its own. This is a lovely combo with the added contentment of rolling the hash snake so it'll be nicely nestled in weed and tobacco and take a nice central position like a hotdog in a roll.
Back to the Future:
This smokes like a dream. The hash boils into clouds of distinctive tasting smoke that you only seem to get from a handful of traditional old hashes. This vastly overpowers the cherry weed flavour. You don't tend to get a red glowing fire snake poking out the front as the hash all burns away cleanly into smoke. It really is lovely stuff. The unique taste is medicinal, like a Victorian cough remedy or a botanical drink. It's dandelion and burdock but as a smoky medicine. A really truly divine flavour that simultaneously takes me back to the past and forward to the future.
Flavour Craver:
It's arguably got some strength - it is cannabis after all - although I feel it's the slow burning taste I'm loving the most. This is a flavour-craver. It's not just THC going into my bloodstream. I could achieve that with tablets. This is why I smoke. It's a whole multi-sensory experience.
Indiana Jones Scent Vision
(yes really, stay with me here):
Certainly, every one of the gold seal smokes I've rolled I've enjoyed immensely. Hence why I keep buying it. The aroma as it smoulders away is incredible.
As I inhale and absorb that spicy scent, I'm instantly transported to a bustling market built on sand in some exotic place with a blistering climate. People are haggling over prices of carpet and pottery. If Indiana Jones rocked up he'd not look out of place inside of my scent vision. Although I might leave at that point. I have seen the movies. Shit will kick off.
I've not had any commercial level of hash that I love as much as this or that I could write about at this length or that would make me invoke Indiana Jones as part of a vision of how great it is. This is like the holy grail of cheap retro flavoured hash. Maybe. I've not tried them all to be fair. It's nice though.
Spliffs / Pipes / Bongs
I've had this hash in my pipe and my bong as well. They had been in storage for years but I couldn't resist trying this out as it just burns so clean and tasty. It's lovely with thick smooth clouds of smoke.
Finally:
So there we have it. If a hash induced Indiana Jones scent vision is what you're after then you'll likely love this hash too.
I hope as always this topic was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Thanks for reading and I'll see you next time.
Lastly....
Hash Buyer Top Tip:
If you buy a soft sticky hash like this and it's stuck in plastic, pop it in the fridge for a while and then it's easy to peel off.
The PK Gold Seal, which I've routinely been calling Afghan Gold Seal for some reason, has been one of my favourite hashes on LB. I've bought this about 4 times now which makes it all the more remarkable I didn't remember the name correctly. I've not been able to resist a little side order of this nostalgic but hard to name hash with my regular main weed order from GC.
Solid Body Stone:
While it's a better grade of hash than many of the commercial hashes available, it's not LA Barz. It's not the Piatella. You've not found a secret cheap rocket fuel hash. It does however have a solid stone that slowly wraps itself around you like a comfort blanket and a beautiful exotic flavour of the past.
In terms of power and effect, while it's nicer than many basic commercials, you wouldn't have to go that far to find something that benchmarks much better.
Why Do I Love It?
So what's the deal here? Why am I loving this apparently average hash? Why has this been one of my most popular products? What am I getting from this?
I don't exactly know all the answers. I do know that it's the exact hash that I'd been searching for though because since I first tried it I've ordered it on repeat. I've been through a lot of cheap commercial grade hashes to get to this point. So let's explore together. I'm going to roll one up to start figuring things out as we go.
Cannabis Stress Putty:
It's very satisfying to roll up with. As it's squidgy it's quite therapeutic to tease into a snake. Like a cannabis stress putty. This leaves your fingers smelling of spice and herbs as though you were a chef or you worked in a medicinal herb garden. It's not super sticky so you don't end up with fingers like Spiderman like with some fancy hash.
It takes me back to some of the first hashes I bought. We usually got red seal and it usually wasn't really that good. The quality here is a long way from how it was back then but it definitely pulls at the nostalgia strings and makes me think back to simpler times (digital watches etc).
Ready For Action:
The pre-smoke rolling phase is important. Well, not important like world peace, but core to the overall ritual of smoking. And with this gold seal I feel well prepped and smelling like a spice farmer who's finished a tough day, erm, farming spices and is going to sit and have a cuppa. This is a strong pre-roll phase. I'm excited before I even light up. No I don't know much about either farming or spices. I got out of my depth very quickly there I'll give you that.
I'm rolling the gold seal up with some Cherry weed and a small bit of tobacco. The cherry adds a fair bit of the power but I find hash is a bit crap rolled in joints on its own. This is a lovely combo with the added contentment of rolling the hash snake so it'll be nicely nestled in weed and tobacco and take a nice central position like a hotdog in a roll.
Back to the Future:
This smokes like a dream. The hash boils into clouds of distinctive tasting smoke that you only seem to get from a handful of traditional old hashes. This vastly overpowers the cherry weed flavour. You don't tend to get a red glowing fire snake poking out the front as the hash all burns away cleanly into smoke. It really is lovely stuff. The unique taste is medicinal, like a Victorian cough remedy or a botanical drink. It's dandelion and burdock but as a smoky medicine. A really truly divine flavour that simultaneously takes me back to the past and forward to the future.
Flavour Craver:
It's arguably got some strength - it is cannabis after all - although I feel it's the slow burning taste I'm loving the most. This is a flavour-craver. It's not just THC going into my bloodstream. I could achieve that with tablets. This is why I smoke. It's a whole multi-sensory experience.
Indiana Jones Scent Vision
(yes really, stay with me here):
Certainly, every one of the gold seal smokes I've rolled I've enjoyed immensely. Hence why I keep buying it. The aroma as it smoulders away is incredible.
As I inhale and absorb that spicy scent, I'm instantly transported to a bustling market built on sand in some exotic place with a blistering climate. People are haggling over prices of carpet and pottery. If Indiana Jones rocked up he'd not look out of place inside of my scent vision. Although I might leave at that point. I have seen the movies. Shit will kick off.
I've not had any commercial level of hash that I love as much as this or that I could write about at this length or that would make me invoke Indiana Jones as part of a vision of how great it is. This is like the holy grail of cheap retro flavoured hash. Maybe. I've not tried them all to be fair. It's nice though.
Spliffs / Pipes / Bongs
I've had this hash in my pipe and my bong as well. They had been in storage for years but I couldn't resist trying this out as it just burns so clean and tasty. It's lovely with thick smooth clouds of smoke.
Finally:
So there we have it. If a hash induced Indiana Jones scent vision is what you're after then you'll likely love this hash too.
I hope as always this topic was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Thanks for reading and I'll see you next time.
Lastly....
Hash Buyer Top Tip:
If you buy a soft sticky hash like this and it's stuck in plastic, pop it in the fridge for a while and then it's easy to peel off.
Wonderful write up mate it must be some good stuff 😂 Sounds exactly what im looking for. Cheers paul
That is a lovely take on things, Roo. Whilst the modern tech hashes are expertly crafted, beautifully clean and flavourful with often euphoric highs, sometimes a modern or updated take on the classics can really whip you back in time twenty or thirty years.
Nostalgia hash is powerful stuff : )
Nostalgia hash is powerful stuff : )
I've got a few bits of hash and extract at the min but I keep dipping into the gold seal. It's a really nice smoke with a unique and unmistakable smell and flavour. Perhaps representing something lost in modern hash making beyond just nostalgia.
Nostalgia is the word my friend, takes me back gone 20 years for gold seal. Puts me back in college..Had my eye on this one a while, good price and you might have convinced me
24 posts
+61 votes
by
BigRoo
Orange Fans: The Love is Spreading
by
BigRoo
Orange Fans: The Love is Spreading
As a keen follower of the orange products available on LB, I've noted an uprising. Like a cult movement. The orange love is rising up like a wave washing through the LB vendor menus.
I wished for 2025 to be the year of the orange flavours and that dream is slowly starting to become reality. This is it folks.
Let's start with the Mimosa. It does seem to be the one most people love. A sort of Goldilocks mid-point of orangeness that people have deemed to be just right. Not too much or too little orange flavour. And to be fair it's a good compromise point. I like it despite it not being my number one orange strain - but I believe we can do better.
Tasty Mimosa Variants
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SOTL has a Mimosa Evo:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/VlmRH0
I've not had this one but I've had the strain before and it's a lovely variety. SOTL are a super top reliable vendor with next level stealth. Like military bomber levels of stealth.
MJ has a Mimosa x Orange Punch:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OvIuwt
I've not ordered weed here before but if something is going to tempt me to then it's this. If this is available on payday I'll likely order. Double orange. Hard to go wrong with orange genes on all sides. Part of me has to know has this tastes. Could it be my new number one? Plus I'll get a live resin cart I suspect as the menu here looks pretty good.
Tangerine Dreams (of Being More Orange)
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The Cannibals have an entry here with their Tangerine Dream:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/0hVlKB
Tangerine isn't my favourite orange strain but it's welcome at my party for at least wanting to be orange - and I like those cannibal guys.
Orange Bud Descendants
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GAW has a descendant strain from the original Orange Bud with their Passion Fruit:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/R5Jpqh
I had this ages ago. It was nicer than some reviews suggest with hints of the old orange flavours.
On that same note, my favoured weed vendor GC do also have a descendent strain from the hallowed California Orange Bud in the form of Tropical Cherry:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/bIx7EM
It's not a hugely strong orange flavour, as the name would also suggest by virtue of it being called cherry. But you can taste the orange linage.
And More Orange
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TGFB is bringing up the rear, so to speak, with an Orange Tree grow with a few seeds in. Not perfect but discounted.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EheuGk
I've not had this and I don't know the strain but I've always liked their enthusiasm on LB.
Worthy of note are the bud bars by SK.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/JobMLq
I've not had these but I'm tempted to see how orangey they are for a budget item. They seem to review well and the price is great. I might jump in this month and see if it's a bargain smoke. Anyone had these?
Fancy Orange Hash
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As a fan of fancy hashes there's a couple of orange versions worthy of being on this list. I don't expect they'd bring so much orange flavour to the party but I think they're worth noting.
Firstly the Orange Cannoli WPFF from RD:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UQW5hY
Expensive bit of hash but I remember Mr Rux stating one of the WPFF hashes was the strongest thing he'd smoked so if you're rich or celebrating then maybe it's worth a little treat to see if it's the full space rocket variety.
Next up is Orangina from BS:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EbFlLp
Another fancy hash at less of a fancy price than the WPFF.
While I doubt they would add much of that dank sour orange flavour, they are orange in spirit so are welcome additions to my list. Who doesn't like a fancy hash - I know I definitely do!
A Short List
-----
Okay, so it was a short list. What I described as a wave of orange was in fact just a few items. More of a splash than a wave.
Become an Orangetarian
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If we all jump in though the splash will grow and before you know it every vendor will offer an orange option to satisfy our cult desire for that old sour dank orange flavour of the past.
Back in the 80s they didn't have vegetarian options in every restaurant but after enough people adopted the diet choice they are offered everywhere now. We need to be proud of our Orangetarian status.
Mystery Disappearing Orange Strain
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There was another nice looking orange strain from a well known vendor on here - Agent Orange - but both it and they seem to have disappeared from LB. I've no idea what happened there but overall I hope to see more people get on board and ride the orange train with more orange on more menus as the year rolls on.
More Orange to Follow
-----
I bought a small mimosa treat from TGS recently and I believe there's more of it incoming next week. I might do a separate write up of the nice bits I'm accumulating.
We can make it happen folks. Buy orange, support the cause and help liberate the orange flavour from oppression. Become an Orangetarian.
Thanks LB Folks
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Thanks as always for reading my topic, I hope the links are useful for you to have your own orange party, and if not I hope it was entertaining to read at least.
I'll see you orangetarians in the next topic.
I wished for 2025 to be the year of the orange flavours and that dream is slowly starting to become reality. This is it folks.
Let's start with the Mimosa. It does seem to be the one most people love. A sort of Goldilocks mid-point of orangeness that people have deemed to be just right. Not too much or too little orange flavour. And to be fair it's a good compromise point. I like it despite it not being my number one orange strain - but I believe we can do better.
Tasty Mimosa Variants
-----
SOTL has a Mimosa Evo:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/VlmRH0
I've not had this one but I've had the strain before and it's a lovely variety. SOTL are a super top reliable vendor with next level stealth. Like military bomber levels of stealth.
MJ has a Mimosa x Orange Punch:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/OvIuwt
I've not ordered weed here before but if something is going to tempt me to then it's this. If this is available on payday I'll likely order. Double orange. Hard to go wrong with orange genes on all sides. Part of me has to know has this tastes. Could it be my new number one? Plus I'll get a live resin cart I suspect as the menu here looks pretty good.
Tangerine Dreams (of Being More Orange)
-----
The Cannibals have an entry here with their Tangerine Dream:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/0hVlKB
Tangerine isn't my favourite orange strain but it's welcome at my party for at least wanting to be orange - and I like those cannibal guys.
Orange Bud Descendants
-----
GAW has a descendant strain from the original Orange Bud with their Passion Fruit:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/R5Jpqh
I had this ages ago. It was nicer than some reviews suggest with hints of the old orange flavours.
On that same note, my favoured weed vendor GC do also have a descendent strain from the hallowed California Orange Bud in the form of Tropical Cherry:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/bIx7EM
It's not a hugely strong orange flavour, as the name would also suggest by virtue of it being called cherry. But you can taste the orange linage.
And More Orange
-----
TGFB is bringing up the rear, so to speak, with an Orange Tree grow with a few seeds in. Not perfect but discounted.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EheuGk
I've not had this and I don't know the strain but I've always liked their enthusiasm on LB.
Worthy of note are the bud bars by SK.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/JobMLq
I've not had these but I'm tempted to see how orangey they are for a budget item. They seem to review well and the price is great. I might jump in this month and see if it's a bargain smoke. Anyone had these?
Fancy Orange Hash
-----
As a fan of fancy hashes there's a couple of orange versions worthy of being on this list. I don't expect they'd bring so much orange flavour to the party but I think they're worth noting.
Firstly the Orange Cannoli WPFF from RD:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UQW5hY
Expensive bit of hash but I remember Mr Rux stating one of the WPFF hashes was the strongest thing he'd smoked so if you're rich or celebrating then maybe it's worth a little treat to see if it's the full space rocket variety.
Next up is Orangina from BS:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EbFlLp
Another fancy hash at less of a fancy price than the WPFF.
While I doubt they would add much of that dank sour orange flavour, they are orange in spirit so are welcome additions to my list. Who doesn't like a fancy hash - I know I definitely do!
A Short List
-----
Okay, so it was a short list. What I described as a wave of orange was in fact just a few items. More of a splash than a wave.
Become an Orangetarian
-----
If we all jump in though the splash will grow and before you know it every vendor will offer an orange option to satisfy our cult desire for that old sour dank orange flavour of the past.
Back in the 80s they didn't have vegetarian options in every restaurant but after enough people adopted the diet choice they are offered everywhere now. We need to be proud of our Orangetarian status.
Mystery Disappearing Orange Strain
-----
There was another nice looking orange strain from a well known vendor on here - Agent Orange - but both it and they seem to have disappeared from LB. I've no idea what happened there but overall I hope to see more people get on board and ride the orange train with more orange on more menus as the year rolls on.
More Orange to Follow
-----
I bought a small mimosa treat from TGS recently and I believe there's more of it incoming next week. I might do a separate write up of the nice bits I'm accumulating.
We can make it happen folks. Buy orange, support the cause and help liberate the orange flavour from oppression. Become an Orangetarian.
Thanks LB Folks
-----
Thanks as always for reading my topic, I hope the links are useful for you to have your own orange party, and if not I hope it was entertaining to read at least.
I'll see you orangetarians in the next topic.
I fear I may have become a victim of the mystery disappearing orange strain.... if it doesn't appear tomorrow I'm pretty sure the agent has gone undercover!
I was interested myself - ironically, it was what originally sparked me to write this topic but when I searched for it, it was gone. I hope yours appears. I've no idea what happened there.
*Update, I've received a message from Dopey providing a tracking number, that storm has obviously hampered logistics, fingers crossed for an orange Monday
Glad to hear it. I'd actually love to know what that bit is like so please let me know. It was fully hyped on the sales page but it looked pretty good - like it might live up to it.
Will do mate, looking at the tracking deets it's a fair punt at the best of times but it's in the area so should drop tomorrow
Really nice bit of weed, good sized fresh buds, grinds perfectly, really smooth smoke and a nice kinda zoned out high. It doesn't scream of orange, there are definite notes of citrus but I'll be honest if it was a blind test I wouldn't necessarily say it was a predominantly orange strain. That said I have absolutely no complaints and would say yes, it's worth it for the price. I'm away to buy a can of Fanta to wash it down, that'll deffo bring it up to a ten!
Really nice bit of weed, good sized fresh buds, grinds perfectly, really smooth smoke and a nice kinda zoned out high. It doesn't scream of orange, there are definite notes of citrus but I'll be honest if it was a blind test I wouldn't necessarily say it was a predominantly orange strain. That said I have absolutely no complaints and would say yes, it's worth it for the price. I'm away to buy a can of Fanta to wash it down, that'll deffo bring it up to a ten!
It does look really good in the photo I must admit. Glad it came through all good. Thanks for the write up man.
Here are an extra couple from Radar Breeder:
Mimosa:
https://littlebiggy.net/item/brHxac4IhveLQMxb1DKXJ2Hg/view/p
I had a q of this in the summer, i’m not an orangetarian, but this was some of the orangeyest bud i’ve had, it smelled like fresh orange peel. Lovely.
Clementine 73u hash:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/4QaasZ
Pricey, unreviewed, but RB is a name we trust.
Mimosa:
https://littlebiggy.net/item/brHxac4IhveLQMxb1DKXJ2Hg/view/p
I had a q of this in the summer, i’m not an orangetarian, but this was some of the orangeyest bud i’ve had, it smelled like fresh orange peel. Lovely.
Clementine 73u hash:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/4QaasZ
Pricey, unreviewed, but RB is a name we trust.
I've had some nice bits from RB in the past. Thanks for adding these. The hash looks amazing. Pricey stuff but bet it's proper strong. I think I'll try the MJ Mimosa cross if still listed on payday. That's got my curiosity but I've not had their weed before.
Hey BigRoo as a fellow member of the orange terps fan club, I would be glad to see more orange options. I have not been buying much lately as I am on the homegrown but I am really tempted by the fancy hashes you named so I think a treat might be in order.
As soon as my current grow is finished I will be trying another orange bud in my next crop, the last one was disappointing but I always live in hope. 🧡
Keep up the good work
As soon as my current grow is finished I will be trying another orange bud in my next crop, the last one was disappointing but I always live in hope. 🧡
Keep up the good work
I figure the more we talk about the orange, the more people will try it and the more vendors will stock it. Every time I post about orange flavours there's a few more fans jump in. I hope for a moment like the Greggs vegan sausage roll which broke open the vegan market so wide that that even Kentucky now do a vegan option. We need that but on LB and orange flavoured; An orange product so universally polarising that's it's all anyone can talk about and vendors struggle to hold it in stock. Could be this year man.
The hash collective have some lovely looking (but not orange) stuff in at the min. Very spendy but looks the nuts. I'm hoping to have some piatella from them on payday too.
I guess it's all about picking a strain that'll grow well in your setup. Although from memory I think you said you had some excess heat last time. I'd love my own setup to grow a few bits I like. Hopefully one day.
The hash collective have some lovely looking (but not orange) stuff in at the min. Very spendy but looks the nuts. I'm hoping to have some piatella from them on payday too.
I guess it's all about picking a strain that'll grow well in your setup. Although from memory I think you said you had some excess heat last time. I'd love my own setup to grow a few bits I like. Hopefully one day.
I am definitely struggling with ventilation in my current setup but hopefully getting something better sorted this year.
You will have to do a write up on the piatella if you get some, I was fortunate enough to get some Cosmic Gelato from myconauts and it is really nice and a cut above, but I still struggle with the price.
You will have to do a write up on the piatella if you get some, I was fortunate enough to get some Cosmic Gelato from myconauts and it is really nice and a cut above, but I still struggle with the price.
It's hard to know what I'll think of it ahead of time but I expect that I'll come to that same conclusion. I've got some crumble wax at the min which is lovely at 35 bucks a g and some apple hash rosin at 25 bucks a g - that stuffs amazing in the dab pen. So the piatella would need to be about 4x as good as having both of these for it to be the same value for money.
I'm excited to try it though and I'll keep an open mind til I've tried smoking it a few different ways and see if I love it that little extra bit that makes the price seem okay.
I'm excited to try it though and I'll keep an open mind til I've tried smoking it a few different ways and see if I love it that little extra bit that makes the price seem okay.
That is a great selection. I love orange strains too, especially in the summer.
Would love to see a good version of Orange Bud make a come back. Miss that strain!
Loved Superboof recently though 👍
Would love to see a good version of Orange Bud make a come back. Miss that strain!
Loved Superboof recently though 👍
The Orangina is pretty full on orange bud flavour. I've only had it once. I think orange has a more marmite effect than other strains so is more of a gamble for growers and vendors. That's why I keep pumping these posts out in the hope a trend will start!
Superboof is noted. Not had it before but will try it for sure.
Superboof is noted. Not had it before but will try it for sure.
12 posts
+47 votes
by
BigRoo
If hash were a religion would Piatella be its god?
by
BigRoo
If hash were a religion would Piatella be its god?
Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to worship hash mastery at its finest. There is Spanish Piatella hash available on LB (linked).
Look at the divine fudgy goodness & rich fawny colouring. Just looking at it, every cell in my body yearns to have its stoney and spiritual wonders racing around inside and filling all my senses with joy. Will it submerge my brain with the bliss it looks to my eyes?
Someone has put an awful lot of time and care into an artisan process to produce this stuff. And it's a long haul process from what I've read with a number of key stages that really need to go right.
It's hard for me to justify the spend on this at five times the cost of the best hash I've ever had, I have to admit. Literally I have to admit it before I spend what I can't afford. Don't do that folks. If I was a rock star or had more disposable income I'd be all over it though. Unless my lottery ticket is luckier than it usually is there'll not be a new BigRoo review incoming for this.
Please can one of the LB high rollers out there buy some - take the pilgrimage on behalf of us all - and write an in depth review so I (we) may live vicariously through your thoughts, words & feelings. Thank you.
Look at the divine fudgy goodness & rich fawny colouring. Just looking at it, every cell in my body yearns to have its stoney and spiritual wonders racing around inside and filling all my senses with joy. Will it submerge my brain with the bliss it looks to my eyes?
Someone has put an awful lot of time and care into an artisan process to produce this stuff. And it's a long haul process from what I've read with a number of key stages that really need to go right.
It's hard for me to justify the spend on this at five times the cost of the best hash I've ever had, I have to admit. Literally I have to admit it before I spend what I can't afford. Don't do that folks. If I was a rock star or had more disposable income I'd be all over it though. Unless my lottery ticket is luckier than it usually is there'll not be a new BigRoo review incoming for this.
Please can one of the LB high rollers out there buy some - take the pilgrimage on behalf of us all - and write an in depth review so I (we) may live vicariously through your thoughts, words & feelings. Thank you.
A few thoughts:
Piatella is a brand name, like Iphone or BMW, not all cars are BMWs, not all cold cure water hash is piatella, only Uncles Farm can call their hash piatella, it's essentially a trademark.
Cold cure water hash is probably the best form of hash as it doesn't loose anything in the heat/press like rosin does, it doesn't contain lots of particulate and plant material like flower rosin does.
The only thing that stops cold cure from being the top dawg for me is that it's not full melt, meaning it leaves quite a bit of residue in your dab device.
If we can get to the place where we get nitrogen fresh frozen, -40 degree ice wash, cold cure full melt hash then I think we will have reached the peak of what is humanly possible with resin.
Also I think Rux has splashed on some so you should get that review soon, this Jedi isn't quite ready to splash yet.
Piatella is a brand name, like Iphone or BMW, not all cars are BMWs, not all cold cure water hash is piatella, only Uncles Farm can call their hash piatella, it's essentially a trademark.
Cold cure water hash is probably the best form of hash as it doesn't loose anything in the heat/press like rosin does, it doesn't contain lots of particulate and plant material like flower rosin does.
The only thing that stops cold cure from being the top dawg for me is that it's not full melt, meaning it leaves quite a bit of residue in your dab device.
If we can get to the place where we get nitrogen fresh frozen, -40 degree ice wash, cold cure full melt hash then I think we will have reached the peak of what is humanly possible with resin.
Also I think Rux has splashed on some so you should get that review soon, this Jedi isn't quite ready to splash yet.
Thanks. Informative reply. Even if I had spare coins I'd struggle to justify the cost here... Maybe... . Mr Rux - I'm needing you to deep dive this experience.
Yeah, okay. Unfortunately I'll be working from Wednesday to Saturday so may need time to consider it. It's a hard life, isn't it?
Yeah. Sounds rough. I'm lucky I've not got any artisan hash to burden me. Thoughts and prayers.
Personally thought it was overrated each time I gave it go. And it was real deal “Piatella” I found it strong and flavourful but nothing close to worth what it goes for. It is excellent stuff no doubt but no way is it 100+ a g excellent.
When we next stock some piatella, we'll give a discounted gram so you can give us a review.
That would be an awesome thing to happen. I'll be more than happy to sit & write how I feel as I test it. I've liked doing the few reviews I've written previously. Thanks THC. This is how Charlie felt when he pulled out that golden ticket.
15 posts
+43 votes
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BigRoo
My New Year's Resolution for 2025 is -
by
BigRoo
My New Year's Resolution for 2025 is -
As we reflect upon the past year and countdown to the new one it's customary to get completely spangled and propose a radical shift in your life that you have no real long term intention of committing to once your brain is back at it's regular capacity to function. This year though I think I've come up with something manageable.
So, in the style of a reality TV show announcement, my new years resolution for 2025 is... [add tense music] [extensive pause] is... [additional long pause] is... [one more pause for added tension] is... [deep breath] is... to keep getting stoned. We have a winner.
It's predictably more business as usual than an actual resolution but I like smoking weed and it helps with pain. I'd like to claim it's medicinal use only but I definitely enjoy blazing far too much to fully convince anyone of that. However, as resolutions go, I've a high chance of sticking to this one.
So What's for 2025?
I'll likely keep picking at Green Cats bud menu. It's hard to fault price or quality with some truly exceptional bits popping up regularly.
Orange is Nice
However, the one flaw in the GC menu, as well as many other vendors offerings, is a lack of Orange flavours. There's Gelato or Kush crossed with everything but, in my opinion, a lack of Orange.
I get that I'm quite lonely in my Orange Bud Fanclub but I'm not completely alone. There are others. Mimosa is not the only orange strain either so LB vendors please open your hearts and your shops to the orangeness ticket. List it and they will come. Possibly. Don't quote me on that. They might not come. I'm copying a line from a film. It's probably a poor indicator for weed vending. Blame Kevin if in fact they don't come.
What Else?
I missed getting Piatella from The Hash Collective at Xmas as I'd overspent already when it came online so I'd hope to pick some of that up and some top spec WPFF hash as well later in the year - is it the strongest stuff ever? It's a question worth exploring.
I Am Old
I've really enjoyed having some old school gold seal over Xmas from GC for that taste of nostalgia. It's a perfect example of that old sticky black hash and probably much nicer than back in the day while retaining the essential essence of the past. Yes, it won't hit you like a cold cure jungle boys hash or a barz LA but it's still a lovely enjoyable smoke. So I expect some further old school sessions throughout the year when I see an old man's product listed and can't help but take a stumble down stoner memory lane.
You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
I'll likely update my dabbing equipment and also my vape this year. I'm liking these modern devices and chilling out like a cool kid. I'll probably try some other carts this year too although I'm less convinced by these.
More Extracts
I'll be on the lookout for the tastiest and smoothest extracts at decent prices of course. I still like a bargain. Currently I favour wax in my dab pen but I should probably experiment more.
What About Edibles?
I'll definitely continue on with my RSO and D9 cookies. That's the theme this evening in fact. It's hard to beat when you really want to be blasted into space. Which I do.
I've actually got a new recipe for cookies that I'll likely write about in the new year. It started when I didn't have a cookie mix packet so I listed the stuff I did have in the cupboard onto Chat GPT and asked it how to make cookies with it. So AI can even help you get baked it turns out. It really will take over the world one day.
Happy New Year - 2025
So that's it, happy new year LB folks. This has been my first year on LB. I like it. Cheap quality weed and a community of potheads; what more could you want?!
I hope, just like a stereotypical Miss World contestant, for world peace in '25. Try to enjoy whatever you are doing - this is good advice all year round not just tonight. Let's make 2025 awesome.
Thank You
Thanks as always for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I appreciate all the interaction with you fellow stoners throughout the year and look forward to three hundred and sixty five more days of it before another post like this.
I'd love to hear your stoner plans for NYE and for 2025 so jump into the comments below and gimme the good stuff.
HNY.
So, in the style of a reality TV show announcement, my new years resolution for 2025 is... [add tense music] [extensive pause] is... [additional long pause] is... [one more pause for added tension] is... [deep breath] is... to keep getting stoned. We have a winner.
It's predictably more business as usual than an actual resolution but I like smoking weed and it helps with pain. I'd like to claim it's medicinal use only but I definitely enjoy blazing far too much to fully convince anyone of that. However, as resolutions go, I've a high chance of sticking to this one.
So What's for 2025?
I'll likely keep picking at Green Cats bud menu. It's hard to fault price or quality with some truly exceptional bits popping up regularly.
Orange is Nice
However, the one flaw in the GC menu, as well as many other vendors offerings, is a lack of Orange flavours. There's Gelato or Kush crossed with everything but, in my opinion, a lack of Orange.
I get that I'm quite lonely in my Orange Bud Fanclub but I'm not completely alone. There are others. Mimosa is not the only orange strain either so LB vendors please open your hearts and your shops to the orangeness ticket. List it and they will come. Possibly. Don't quote me on that. They might not come. I'm copying a line from a film. It's probably a poor indicator for weed vending. Blame Kevin if in fact they don't come.
What Else?
I missed getting Piatella from The Hash Collective at Xmas as I'd overspent already when it came online so I'd hope to pick some of that up and some top spec WPFF hash as well later in the year - is it the strongest stuff ever? It's a question worth exploring.
I Am Old
I've really enjoyed having some old school gold seal over Xmas from GC for that taste of nostalgia. It's a perfect example of that old sticky black hash and probably much nicer than back in the day while retaining the essential essence of the past. Yes, it won't hit you like a cold cure jungle boys hash or a barz LA but it's still a lovely enjoyable smoke. So I expect some further old school sessions throughout the year when I see an old man's product listed and can't help but take a stumble down stoner memory lane.
You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
I'll likely update my dabbing equipment and also my vape this year. I'm liking these modern devices and chilling out like a cool kid. I'll probably try some other carts this year too although I'm less convinced by these.
More Extracts
I'll be on the lookout for the tastiest and smoothest extracts at decent prices of course. I still like a bargain. Currently I favour wax in my dab pen but I should probably experiment more.
What About Edibles?
I'll definitely continue on with my RSO and D9 cookies. That's the theme this evening in fact. It's hard to beat when you really want to be blasted into space. Which I do.
I've actually got a new recipe for cookies that I'll likely write about in the new year. It started when I didn't have a cookie mix packet so I listed the stuff I did have in the cupboard onto Chat GPT and asked it how to make cookies with it. So AI can even help you get baked it turns out. It really will take over the world one day.
Happy New Year - 2025
So that's it, happy new year LB folks. This has been my first year on LB. I like it. Cheap quality weed and a community of potheads; what more could you want?!
I hope, just like a stereotypical Miss World contestant, for world peace in '25. Try to enjoy whatever you are doing - this is good advice all year round not just tonight. Let's make 2025 awesome.
Thank You
Thanks as always for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I appreciate all the interaction with you fellow stoners throughout the year and look forward to three hundred and sixty five more days of it before another post like this.
I'd love to hear your stoner plans for NYE and for 2025 so jump into the comments below and gimme the good stuff.
HNY.
Happy new year BigRoo hope 2025 is a good one for you and for all the other biggas out there.
Love an achievable resolution I am on board for getting stoned as much and as often as possible.💚
Love an achievable resolution I am on board for getting stoned as much and as often as possible.💚
Thanks man. You too. Happy New Year. I'll be readily applying myself to my resolution. I reckon I've got this! To be fair I actually do have stuff to achieve this year, I just don't tend to state it as a resolution on Nye as it cues you up to fail.
Hi BigRoo!
We're new here and just started to get settled here at LB.
Stumbled across your new year topic and love seeing the community we have here!
We want to wish you a happy new year, and wish many more great years to come!
As for your new year resolutions, I'm sure you'll smash it!
And we completely agree, as a smoker myself, I do miss having a sesh with a orange flavor joint lit up but hey, its something we can all work on here at LB.
All the best BigRoo, and we hope to see you around LB!
We're new here and just started to get settled here at LB.
Stumbled across your new year topic and love seeing the community we have here!
We want to wish you a happy new year, and wish many more great years to come!
As for your new year resolutions, I'm sure you'll smash it!
And we completely agree, as a smoker myself, I do miss having a sesh with a orange flavor joint lit up but hey, its something we can all work on here at LB.
All the best BigRoo, and we hope to see you around LB!
I just checked your page out. A lot of tasty looking buds there mate. Wish you guys all the best with your vending on LB. What's your RS11 like? Is it the full sweetshop flavour?
Appreciate it BigRoo.
As for your the RS11, I would say its sweet, but not as sweet as the Cherry Pie and Tropicana Cherry we have.
Hope this helps BigRoo!
As for your the RS11, I would say its sweet, but not as sweet as the Cherry Pie and Tropicana Cherry we have.
Hope this helps BigRoo!
Brother I think ur going to complete your New Years goal I like that it’s achievable my friend
For me as long as I do my bit keep myself busy make some progress it just makes smoking so much more enjoyable
My New Years goal is to do as much as I can think of if I need to do it and I can consider it done
I think that’s fair on myself
Big roo keep doing what your doing my friend I hope you have a great year my biggy brother 💚
For me as long as I do my bit keep myself busy make some progress it just makes smoking so much more enjoyable
My New Years goal is to do as much as I can think of if I need to do it and I can consider it done
I think that’s fair on myself
Big roo keep doing what your doing my friend I hope you have a great year my biggy brother 💚
The Big Roo Happy new year mate wishing you and your loved ones a year of good luck and health!
Nice write up my pleasure to be at your service I don’t normally big up my listings on peoples posts but I had to let you know the Tropical Cherry is maybe something your looking for.. Its flavour profile is like a Mimosa/Grapefruit vibe I think you’ll like it!
Nice write up my pleasure to be at your service I don’t normally big up my listings on peoples posts but I had to let you know the Tropical Cherry is maybe something your looking for.. Its flavour profile is like a Mimosa/Grapefruit vibe I think you’ll like it!
Thanks man. I had my eye on the ztarburst at the min. I've still got couple bits stashed away as I didn't know when everything would be running smoothly again with post backlog etc. I'll check out the cherry.
Just checked the cherry on leafly. Has the tangie / California orange genetics from the Tropicana. Reckon I'll be ordering some of that.
Completely just remembered... Orange flavor...
That is our Miami aka Miami Heat, it has a strong citrus orangey aroma to it, and one of my favorites out the bunch.
Think my new year resolution is going to be getting more Orange flavors from now on! :D
That is our Miami aka Miami Heat, it has a strong citrus orangey aroma to it, and one of my favorites out the bunch.
Think my new year resolution is going to be getting more Orange flavors from now on! :D
For me, it's an underused flavour. I think some people are really averse to Orange the way I avoid almost every haze though (silver bubble is an exception for some reason).
Miami looks interesting and is a bit of a mystery strain on leafly. Might be tempted in the future but I ordered some Cherry this morning from GC. Has direct genetic line through Tangie to California orange so -might- have my favoured orange flavouring in there.
Miami looks interesting and is a bit of a mystery strain on leafly. Might be tempted in the future but I ordered some Cherry this morning from GC. Has direct genetic line through Tangie to California orange so -might- have my favoured orange flavouring in there.
You're right, can't remember the last time I came across anything which is orange dominant.
Any reason for avoiding haze? I've personally always been a fan since I took my first trip to Amsterdam and brought Super Silver Haze.
Hope you enjoy the sesh with Cherry either way BigRoo!
Any reason for avoiding haze? I've personally always been a fan since I took my first trip to Amsterdam and brought Super Silver Haze.
Hope you enjoy the sesh with Cherry either way BigRoo!
There's been a couple on LB over the last year but it's very rare. There's some with hints of it like the Citrodelic Sunset that the Spacemen had for a while. I bought that a few times.
I think the haze thing is twofold. Firstly there was so much lemon haze about for so long that in the end I couldn't tell if it'd genuinely got worse or if I'd just started to hate it. I think the latter because the same was true of blue cheese but I'd have that again. The second thing is haze tends to make me a bit peaky. I don't get paranoid but smoking haze I can more easily understand why people do. My favoured weeds are nearly all indica or indica dominant hybrids. There are of course exceptions but I expect 90 percent of the weed I really love fits this pattern.
I think the haze thing is twofold. Firstly there was so much lemon haze about for so long that in the end I couldn't tell if it'd genuinely got worse or if I'd just started to hate it. I think the latter because the same was true of blue cheese but I'd have that again. The second thing is haze tends to make me a bit peaky. I don't get paranoid but smoking haze I can more easily understand why people do. My favoured weeds are nearly all indica or indica dominant hybrids. There are of course exceptions but I expect 90 percent of the weed I really love fits this pattern.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi BigRoo!
We're new here and just started to get settled here at LB.
Stumbled across your new year topic and love seeing the community we have here!
We want to wish you a happy new year, and wish many more great years to come!
As for your new year resolutions, I'm sure you'll smash it!
And we completely agree, as a smoker myself, I do miss having a sesh with a orange flavor joint lit up but hey, its something we can all work on here at LB.
All the best BigRoo, and we hope to see you around LB!
We're new here and just started to get settled here at LB.
Stumbled across your new year topic and love seeing the community we have here!
We want to wish you a happy new year, and wish many more great years to come!
As for your new year resolutions, I'm sure you'll smash it!
And we completely agree, as a smoker myself, I do miss having a sesh with a orange flavor joint lit up but hey, its something we can all work on here at LB.
All the best BigRoo, and we hope to see you around LB!
6 posts
+14 votes
by
BigRoo
Which vendors are staying open for Christmas 2024?
by
BigRoo
Which vendors are staying open for Christmas 2024?
I've got a stash. I'll likely be fine. I've got about 20 small bits of different weed stashed and some fancy frozen hash -hopefully- in the post. It's delayed but I've not given up hope yet.
Despite my stash, sometimes I get a wee bit carried away and I get ahead of my schedule so it would be useful to have a shortlist of vendors staying open.
If you are a vendor or know of a vendor who's staying open please let everyone know in the comments.
I know some people will have waited on payday or will have had a tough month budgeting for Xmas so will be looking to get some bits in. I believe it'd be a useful reference for the LB community.
Thanks for helping folks.
Despite my stash, sometimes I get a wee bit carried away and I get ahead of my schedule so it would be useful to have a shortlist of vendors staying open.
If you are a vendor or know of a vendor who's staying open please let everyone know in the comments.
I know some people will have waited on payday or will have had a tough month budgeting for Xmas so will be looking to get some bits in. I believe it'd be a useful reference for the LB community.
Thanks for helping folks.
Dk if carts are your thing brother but I’m posting things every day but 25-26th
Have a nice Christmas brother 💚
Have a nice Christmas brother 💚
I tried a 50/50 live resin cart a while back from another vendor. It was pretty useful to have but I've not rushed to buy another. I prefer to use a wax extract in my little dab pen now. Seems to me the best mix of flavour and hit. But thanks for commenting. I know vaping is huge now so I'm sure someone will need you. Happy Christmas mate.
Here for all your bud needs. Free pre roll for every first order.
Happy Christmas all!
Love Jimmy
Happy Christmas all!
Love Jimmy
Nice! It seems this post is bringing new vendors to my attention. The name Jimmy always makes me think of the song - "I wish I had a name like Jimmy recard...."
33 posts
+102.8 votes
by
BigRoo
The vendors who mostly got me stoned in 2024
by
BigRoo
The vendors who mostly got me stoned in 2024
As the year draws to a close and we are knee deep in department stores brainwashing us with their visions of unfathomably wholesome Christmases in order to sell us more shit we don't need, it's nice to look back and reflect on the year. In this case I'm reflecting upon the lovely LB vendors that have ensured I have remained continually stoned.
Thank you to all the good people who keep this website running and make it what it is. That includes the devs, the vendors and the consumers who share their experiences and help us choose what to buy - and what to avoid. Thanks to all of you too for reading my stoned drivel on a regular basis. I genuinely appreciate it.
This vendor list is correct as of December 2024. If any or all of these vendors fall apart after this point please don't blame me. It's not my fault. I've written about my own experiences. Other experiences may differ but it doesn't mean I didn't get the service I've stated below.
Always look through ratings, recent reviews, and topics to see where a vendor is at and make your own decision.
If in doubt message the vendor. The response or lack of a response will probably be a good indication of whether you want to order from them or not.
However, do give vendors enough time to reply. They are selling weed, they're not your wife.
Here's my 2024 vendor list:
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Green Cat
https://littlebiggy.net/link/9GReqt
Overall:
It's no secret that my current favourite weed vendor is Green Cat. Trust in the cartoon cat. They've been super reliable and have always delivered decent quality stuff that matches the listing.
Products:
They have some high quality cheapies, some keenly priced imports, and overall offer great value. One of the best bits of weed I've had came from Green Cat. It was Blue Nerds and was a delicious blue / silver taste with a creeping and lengthy stone. The best value weed I've had also came from GC - the Cookie Dawg. Their menu isn't huge but does change frequently so there is something new to try.
I've not had any hash from GC yet but they often get a quality commercial in stock. I've actually got a bit of Gold Seal on order currently, mostly for a trip down memory lane rather than an expectation it'll be a face sweating hash.
Service and Delivery:
Stealth is on point, delivery tends to be fast and communication is good. $6 delivery cost for tracked 24. You won't go far wrong with GC.
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Dr Distillate
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7JrVXL
Overall:
My go-to vendor for distillates and RSO. Fantastic logo. Love the nutty science guy. I regularly buy extracts here too and they've always been lovely. I'm currently going through all the crumble waxes one at a time.
Products:
The product range extends beyond the distillate, RSO, and extracts I usually buy here into different weeds and other cannabis products. I can't vouch for the other products but what I buy is good quality and a fair price.
Service and Delivery:
Quietly reliable vendor that tends to deliver in good time. Delivery costs $5 for a tracked service.
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Eddy's Hashbar
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zui7Gg
Overall:
Lots of fancy hash. Fast and reliable with a wide range of products and special offers.
Products:
While hash is the focus there's a range of weed and extract too. I've not had weed from Eddy's so I can't comment but the hash and extracts are spot on. I picked at the sale priced jungle boys cold cure hash for 25 bucks a g for quite a few weeks. Really lovely stuff.
Service and Delivery:
Eddy's is very invested in LB and delivers fast and free. They have Hash Wednesday sales with a number of bargains and there's often a sale item listed. Super reliable top notch vendor with a solid reputation. Eddy's have great communication too.
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Shroom of the loom
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XjhiLB
Overall:
High quality vendor with high quality products.
Products:
Great quality weed and extracts - plus mushrooms which I don't do these days but are available so worth mentioning for the more adventurous folk looking to expand their minds. My mind is already big enough from previous expansions.
Alongside high quality weed they also have a few hash options. I've had the Rasta Mafia hash from here a few times and it's a fine bit of commercial hash. Certainly one of the better commercials.
I'd ordered the Tommy Shelby shatter a number of times previously but it's not available now. I was tempted by the red seal hash here but went for GC gold seal for a jaunt down memory lane.
Service and Delivery:
SOTL offers a great service with next level stealth. They're super strict on their quality control and take pride in what they do so you know you're getting something decent when you order here. Delivery is $5 tracked.
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Myconauts
https://littlebiggy.net/link/qXvcmh
Overall:
Great value extracts and I love a bargain - not much else to say. Seems like they're building a solid service.
Products:
They usually have a super cheap extract on sale amongst a small list of extracts & concentrates.
Service and Delivery:
They have been solidly reliable for me. I've not spoken to them so can't comment on comms but generally this is a good sign that things have always gone smoothly enough to not need a bit of a chat about anything. Delivery is $6.28
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Green Avenger Weed
https://littlebiggy.net/link/t1W3NF
Overall:
Some surprisingly decent bits of commercial hash with fast free delivery.
Products:
A mixture of interesting weed strains and commercial hash. I've ordered hash here a few times and it's been a decent level.
The Simpsons kush is a touch crumble with an old school rocky taste and a heavy kick. It really is better than you expect from the picture.
The titanic hash is dark and oily, needs a bit of heat, but smokes up a charm with an indica stone. It also exceeds the expectation of the picture.
I've not bought weed here for ages but they always have some interesting strains and often have orange leaning flavours.
The reviews have been a bit mixed recently but the bits I had previously were all good and delivered fast. I'm genuinely curious what their current bits are like if anyone's ordered recently?
Service and Delivery:
Personally I've always had my order delivered quickly and it's always been spot on. However it seems I've missed some logistical issues here. Looks like they've taken action in both acknowledging the issues and improving. Delivery is fast and free.
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Pistach
https://littlebiggy.net/link/b6VSPq
Overall:
Okay, this is probably a controversial final addition to this list and you certainly roll the dice ordering here but you do get super cheap bud delivered quickly... Usually. I've not ordered here for a while but I've had quite a few orders previously when money is tight.
Products:
A lot of super low cost weed & hash that's often pretty good. The weed tends to be decent for the price, if not always a perfect example of the strain. Quality does vary but if you want to get stoned fast and cheap there's something for you here.
Service and Delivery:
You don't have to go far to find complaints about this vendor. My own ratings have ranged from a 2 to a 10.
My experience though, to be fair, has been largely positive. The biggest frustration for me is sometimes getting poorly chosen substitutions or end of bag shake buds when the last time you ordered the same bit you got a large tasty solid bud.
Communication isn't that great but they've usually responded and sorted out any issues I've had.
If you're low on funds and want something delivered fast and free that'll get you stoned then a Pistach special can save the day.. Usually.
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Other Vendors
It's fair to say a number of other vendors here are also excellent but it just happens I don't order from them so much for one reason or another. I guess all of us over time repeat business with the people that fit our needs the best. I'd be interested to hear your own recommendations though in the comments.
Notable mentions would go to Real D who I should order from more often but generally I avoid signed services. TheGoodStuff who also have a great range of hash and products and TheHashCollective who've also got a great range of high quality hashes.
I don't order weed from The Spacemen very often as it's a signed service and costs 9 bucks so isn't the best fit for my life but I've had some lovely bits from them in the past such as the Citrodelic Sunset which was very nice with a lovely orange tang.
The Green Team are also notable and although I've not ordered from them in some time they always had a huge range at a decent price with free delivery and good communications.
Dr Green Thumb has one of the most enticing hash menus that I've never indulged in. One day I will though.
Cannabis Cannibals are a super friendly and interesting LB vendor with a mix of UK grown bits. I like those guys hence why I'm mentioning them.
There are probably other vendors I should mention but have forgotten about. I apologise to them but that's an unfortunate quirk of building your customer base from potheads.
We're Done Here
So that's my non-exhaustive and probably forgetting someone list of core vendors that I mostly ordered from this year. As always I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least.
Please remember to check out vendors yourself. Don't blame me if it goes wrong for you. We're all adults here - surprising as that is.
I'll see you in the next topic. Please jump into the comments and let me know your favourite vendors and experiences.
Thank you to all the good people who keep this website running and make it what it is. That includes the devs, the vendors and the consumers who share their experiences and help us choose what to buy - and what to avoid. Thanks to all of you too for reading my stoned drivel on a regular basis. I genuinely appreciate it.
This vendor list is correct as of December 2024. If any or all of these vendors fall apart after this point please don't blame me. It's not my fault. I've written about my own experiences. Other experiences may differ but it doesn't mean I didn't get the service I've stated below.
Always look through ratings, recent reviews, and topics to see where a vendor is at and make your own decision.
If in doubt message the vendor. The response or lack of a response will probably be a good indication of whether you want to order from them or not.
However, do give vendors enough time to reply. They are selling weed, they're not your wife.
Here's my 2024 vendor list:
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Green Cat
https://littlebiggy.net/link/9GReqt
Overall:
It's no secret that my current favourite weed vendor is Green Cat. Trust in the cartoon cat. They've been super reliable and have always delivered decent quality stuff that matches the listing.
Products:
They have some high quality cheapies, some keenly priced imports, and overall offer great value. One of the best bits of weed I've had came from Green Cat. It was Blue Nerds and was a delicious blue / silver taste with a creeping and lengthy stone. The best value weed I've had also came from GC - the Cookie Dawg. Their menu isn't huge but does change frequently so there is something new to try.
I've not had any hash from GC yet but they often get a quality commercial in stock. I've actually got a bit of Gold Seal on order currently, mostly for a trip down memory lane rather than an expectation it'll be a face sweating hash.
Service and Delivery:
Stealth is on point, delivery tends to be fast and communication is good. $6 delivery cost for tracked 24. You won't go far wrong with GC.
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Dr Distillate
https://littlebiggy.net/link/7JrVXL
Overall:
My go-to vendor for distillates and RSO. Fantastic logo. Love the nutty science guy. I regularly buy extracts here too and they've always been lovely. I'm currently going through all the crumble waxes one at a time.
Products:
The product range extends beyond the distillate, RSO, and extracts I usually buy here into different weeds and other cannabis products. I can't vouch for the other products but what I buy is good quality and a fair price.
Service and Delivery:
Quietly reliable vendor that tends to deliver in good time. Delivery costs $5 for a tracked service.
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Eddy's Hashbar
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zui7Gg
Overall:
Lots of fancy hash. Fast and reliable with a wide range of products and special offers.
Products:
While hash is the focus there's a range of weed and extract too. I've not had weed from Eddy's so I can't comment but the hash and extracts are spot on. I picked at the sale priced jungle boys cold cure hash for 25 bucks a g for quite a few weeks. Really lovely stuff.
Service and Delivery:
Eddy's is very invested in LB and delivers fast and free. They have Hash Wednesday sales with a number of bargains and there's often a sale item listed. Super reliable top notch vendor with a solid reputation. Eddy's have great communication too.
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Shroom of the loom
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XjhiLB
Overall:
High quality vendor with high quality products.
Products:
Great quality weed and extracts - plus mushrooms which I don't do these days but are available so worth mentioning for the more adventurous folk looking to expand their minds. My mind is already big enough from previous expansions.
Alongside high quality weed they also have a few hash options. I've had the Rasta Mafia hash from here a few times and it's a fine bit of commercial hash. Certainly one of the better commercials.
I'd ordered the Tommy Shelby shatter a number of times previously but it's not available now. I was tempted by the red seal hash here but went for GC gold seal for a jaunt down memory lane.
Service and Delivery:
SOTL offers a great service with next level stealth. They're super strict on their quality control and take pride in what they do so you know you're getting something decent when you order here. Delivery is $5 tracked.
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Myconauts
https://littlebiggy.net/link/qXvcmh
Overall:
Great value extracts and I love a bargain - not much else to say. Seems like they're building a solid service.
Products:
They usually have a super cheap extract on sale amongst a small list of extracts & concentrates.
Service and Delivery:
They have been solidly reliable for me. I've not spoken to them so can't comment on comms but generally this is a good sign that things have always gone smoothly enough to not need a bit of a chat about anything. Delivery is $6.28
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Green Avenger Weed
https://littlebiggy.net/link/t1W3NF
Overall:
Some surprisingly decent bits of commercial hash with fast free delivery.
Products:
A mixture of interesting weed strains and commercial hash. I've ordered hash here a few times and it's been a decent level.
The Simpsons kush is a touch crumble with an old school rocky taste and a heavy kick. It really is better than you expect from the picture.
The titanic hash is dark and oily, needs a bit of heat, but smokes up a charm with an indica stone. It also exceeds the expectation of the picture.
I've not bought weed here for ages but they always have some interesting strains and often have orange leaning flavours.
The reviews have been a bit mixed recently but the bits I had previously were all good and delivered fast. I'm genuinely curious what their current bits are like if anyone's ordered recently?
Service and Delivery:
Personally I've always had my order delivered quickly and it's always been spot on. However it seems I've missed some logistical issues here. Looks like they've taken action in both acknowledging the issues and improving. Delivery is fast and free.
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Pistach
https://littlebiggy.net/link/b6VSPq
Overall:
Okay, this is probably a controversial final addition to this list and you certainly roll the dice ordering here but you do get super cheap bud delivered quickly... Usually. I've not ordered here for a while but I've had quite a few orders previously when money is tight.
Products:
A lot of super low cost weed & hash that's often pretty good. The weed tends to be decent for the price, if not always a perfect example of the strain. Quality does vary but if you want to get stoned fast and cheap there's something for you here.
Service and Delivery:
You don't have to go far to find complaints about this vendor. My own ratings have ranged from a 2 to a 10.
My experience though, to be fair, has been largely positive. The biggest frustration for me is sometimes getting poorly chosen substitutions or end of bag shake buds when the last time you ordered the same bit you got a large tasty solid bud.
Communication isn't that great but they've usually responded and sorted out any issues I've had.
If you're low on funds and want something delivered fast and free that'll get you stoned then a Pistach special can save the day.. Usually.
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Other Vendors
It's fair to say a number of other vendors here are also excellent but it just happens I don't order from them so much for one reason or another. I guess all of us over time repeat business with the people that fit our needs the best. I'd be interested to hear your own recommendations though in the comments.
Notable mentions would go to Real D who I should order from more often but generally I avoid signed services. TheGoodStuff who also have a great range of hash and products and TheHashCollective who've also got a great range of high quality hashes.
I don't order weed from The Spacemen very often as it's a signed service and costs 9 bucks so isn't the best fit for my life but I've had some lovely bits from them in the past such as the Citrodelic Sunset which was very nice with a lovely orange tang.
The Green Team are also notable and although I've not ordered from them in some time they always had a huge range at a decent price with free delivery and good communications.
Dr Green Thumb has one of the most enticing hash menus that I've never indulged in. One day I will though.
Cannabis Cannibals are a super friendly and interesting LB vendor with a mix of UK grown bits. I like those guys hence why I'm mentioning them.
There are probably other vendors I should mention but have forgotten about. I apologise to them but that's an unfortunate quirk of building your customer base from potheads.
We're Done Here
So that's my non-exhaustive and probably forgetting someone list of core vendors that I mostly ordered from this year. As always I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least.
Please remember to check out vendors yourself. Don't blame me if it goes wrong for you. We're all adults here - surprising as that is.
I'll see you in the next topic. Please jump into the comments and let me know your favourite vendors and experiences.
Hey man great topic, the only vendors that I can see missing from my list this year would be Radar Breeder (linked) who has consistently high quality bud and always a massive selection.
Also Skuda deserves a shout for the budget bud bars, total lifesaver when the budget is tight.
Diamond Extracts have great value d9 which I got 20ml of to fill a load of carts with
I am smoking homegrown bud now so I got myself an advent calendar of assorted extracts from Myconauts and bubble hash from Eddy's which I am hoping will last me well into next year.
💚🎅All the best mate and to all biggas out there 💚
Also Skuda deserves a shout for the budget bud bars, total lifesaver when the budget is tight.
Diamond Extracts have great value d9 which I got 20ml of to fill a load of carts with
I am smoking homegrown bud now so I got myself an advent calendar of assorted extracts from Myconauts and bubble hash from Eddy's which I am hoping will last me well into next year.
💚🎅All the best mate and to all biggas out there 💚
Thanks man. RB is a good shout. I've not ordered there for ages but did have some nice bits. I've seen the bud bars but never tried one. They appeal to me to keep in stock for emergencies. What do they smoke like?
I just ordered the acai frozen top tier hash from Eddy's to stash for Nye. Got some RSO and D9 in and some bits of weed waiting. I'm looking forward to trying the gold seal although I expect it'll mostly be a nostalgia smoke. Perhaps now I'm on LB it'll become a tradition to search out something from my teenage years to smoke at xmas.
Thanks CN. All the best to you too mate.
I just ordered the acai frozen top tier hash from Eddy's to stash for Nye. Got some RSO and D9 in and some bits of weed waiting. I'm looking forward to trying the gold seal although I expect it'll mostly be a nostalgia smoke. Perhaps now I'm on LB it'll become a tradition to search out something from my teenage years to smoke at xmas.
Thanks CN. All the best to you too mate.
Definitely worth giving the bud bars a go mate they smoke really well and he usually has an orange variety on the menu.
My orange bud turned out a bit muted😞 but I have got a couple more seeds to try it again next year.
If you're looking to upgrade your extract pen, I just bought the xmax riggo (£63 amazon) and I am really pleased with it, have a look at some videos and see if it would be any good for you.
My orange bud turned out a bit muted😞 but I have got a couple more seeds to try it again next year.
If you're looking to upgrade your extract pen, I just bought the xmax riggo (£63 amazon) and I am really pleased with it, have a look at some videos and see if it would be any good for you.
I will likely get another dab pen as I do like it. I considered the Xmax as my vape is the same brand. I definitely want one that's easier to clean.
I'll pick up a bud bar in the new year and try it out.
Hope your next crop of orange goes well mate. Perhaps it's one of the awkward ones to grow well?
I'll pick up a bud bar in the new year and try it out.
Hope your next crop of orange goes well mate. Perhaps it's one of the awkward ones to grow well?
The big problem is the grow room I am using has limited ventilation so it gets a bit hot at times and it's a battle to keep them happy. I am hoping to get a more suitable space sorted next year which should give me a better chance🤞
It’s certainly been a good year Roo😍
I’ve probably had close to a dozen strains from the Druids and they would be my 🥇 for another year. Simply sensational in every sense.
A big new hit for me this year would be RocketDogRonnie who finally bust my shroom cherry with his great advice and hand crafted products. Crazy generous he is the epitome of what a biggy vendor should be…🚀
Green Cat’s Mimosa rocked my Mimosa Wednesdays…as did Eddys Mimosa Crumble…and that Mimozz from THC23!👏
SOTL’s Thomas Shelby Badder was possibly the best extract overall..🏆
And a very special mention goes to both RealD and SensiMart for sourcing the whole Barz LA range of amazing hash. Jeeez I’ve been flying!✈️👨✈️
Finally my competition win of a live resin mix cart from Diamond Extracts surprised me as to how good it was…😶🌫️
Another fantastic year- thank you to everyone and Long Live LB!❤️❤️
I’ve probably had close to a dozen strains from the Druids and they would be my 🥇 for another year. Simply sensational in every sense.
A big new hit for me this year would be RocketDogRonnie who finally bust my shroom cherry with his great advice and hand crafted products. Crazy generous he is the epitome of what a biggy vendor should be…🚀
Green Cat’s Mimosa rocked my Mimosa Wednesdays…as did Eddys Mimosa Crumble…and that Mimozz from THC23!👏
SOTL’s Thomas Shelby Badder was possibly the best extract overall..🏆
And a very special mention goes to both RealD and SensiMart for sourcing the whole Barz LA range of amazing hash. Jeeez I’ve been flying!✈️👨✈️
Finally my competition win of a live resin mix cart from Diamond Extracts surprised me as to how good it was…😶🌫️
Another fantastic year- thank you to everyone and Long Live LB!❤️❤️
I've not ordered from druids but have heard good things. I'll have to address that on the new year. Sensi mart is a good shout as I had the Barz LA from them a couple of times. I knew I'd forget someone!
Thanks so much for the mention mate, really glad you liked the citradellic! You're a big part of the community and it's post like this which really bring customers and vendors together. Have a great Christmas and here's to 2025!
The Citrodelic was a lovely bit - I am very partial to orange tasting strains. I had a few nice bits from you guys through the year. Looking forward to seeing what's on the menu in 2025. Thanks TSM.
brilliant write up glad green avenger got a shout for 2025 give odins devarb a shout its faultless transaction all the very best 👍🏻
Thanks for the shoutout Bigga Roo! I thought you must have forgotten about me but I'm glad I could contribute to your highness! :)
Nice to see a big write up like this and lots of different vendors get a shout out!
My go to this year has been the spacemen - always getting new strains in, super consistent in terms of quality, stealth, and delivery times (the holy trinity).
Got to mention thc23 as well for when I fancy something a bit special, always feel like they are proper connoisseurs who share their fine wares with us on LB.
Shout out to Canadian imports for having the tastiest vape I’ve ever tried (unicorn piss). So bloody good.
Plenty other vendors on here do an amazing job and it’s nice to see so many of them get the recognition for it.
My go to this year has been the spacemen - always getting new strains in, super consistent in terms of quality, stealth, and delivery times (the holy trinity).
Got to mention thc23 as well for when I fancy something a bit special, always feel like they are proper connoisseurs who share their fine wares with us on LB.
Shout out to Canadian imports for having the tastiest vape I’ve ever tried (unicorn piss). So bloody good.
Plenty other vendors on here do an amazing job and it’s nice to see so many of them get the recognition for it.
TSM have some lovely bits. The signed service isn't the best fit for me though. I'd heard a lot about the unicorn piss but didn't try. I might seek that out in the new year.
Great write up bud, definitely a few in there I have looked at before and never tried so may well give some a go in future👌
I was waiting for mention of druids magic 🧙♂️ but maybe you haven't tried yet?
Got to say, keep an eye for next crop of ladies and give it a go..promise you won't be disappointed, the whole experience from chat to order, delivery then smoke is next level..and genuinely the reason I very rarely buy bud anywhere else now..
If he made his own hash, he'd have to name it carlesburg😄
Cheers again though, good and interesting read👍
I was waiting for mention of druids magic 🧙♂️ but maybe you haven't tried yet?
Got to say, keep an eye for next crop of ladies and give it a go..promise you won't be disappointed, the whole experience from chat to order, delivery then smoke is next level..and genuinely the reason I very rarely buy bud anywhere else now..
If he made his own hash, he'd have to name it carlesburg😄
Cheers again though, good and interesting read👍
Thanks man. Druids have been mentioned a couple of times but I've not ordered there yet. Will be on my list for 2025 for sure.
Can't argue with any of your choice there BigRoo. The Cat is my goto of choice...never had a bad bit from him and the stealth is 👌
Have purchased of everyone on your list at some point . The only others I would add is The Gentleman dealers , always a big choice at all price levels and super fast delivery.. altho I must admit I've not had anything from them for a few months.
And Oro Verde ...only just discovered this guy, had 2 orders so far. He grows his own greens and by thunder is it good! Stealth is good aswell as comms.. Worth a look
Anyway I hope everyone has a fab Xmas and new year. Cheers 💨💨
Have purchased of everyone on your list at some point . The only others I would add is The Gentleman dealers , always a big choice at all price levels and super fast delivery.. altho I must admit I've not had anything from them for a few months.
And Oro Verde ...only just discovered this guy, had 2 orders so far. He grows his own greens and by thunder is it good! Stealth is good aswell as comms.. Worth a look
Anyway I hope everyone has a fab Xmas and new year. Cheers 💨💨
Thanks man. I've not ordered from either of them so I'll check them out in the new year. Have a great Christmas & New Year.
Thanks DD - your products are great & you're one of the quietly reliable vendors. I look forward to seeing what you get in stock for 2025.
Wow , thats some proper right up bigroo 👍 i got a very impatient other half , so very brief as ive only been on here 57 days , and used a good few vendors , and must say …. All the stuff I’ve ordered thus far has been banging , but will admit i stll get overly excited just seeing the postie and tend to chuck 10/10 scores with out even trying . So im not connoisseur when it comes to budd , just it turning up does me . But strawberry haze from tgt rocks my boat 🏆🏆 merry xmas 🤶
Thanks man. Yeah there's a lot of great vendors and products on here. Glad you're finding good stuff you like. Still lots to explore!
You should give our extract a go. We've had some very nice reviews on them all. We will be listing some new badder in 1g pots next year as well, so you'll be able to sample before purchasing a large amount :)
I usually only buy small bits. I'm not a big spender but a frequent spender. I was going to order one of your carts to try previously but ended up ordering something else. I'll check your page out though.
We purchase our product in huge bulk. 6LB+ at a time. If you're aware of wholesale prices in bulk, you'd know how it's financially viable.
Well if you don't know the wholesale prices, it will always be a mystery for you. 1lb of live resin can go for as cheap as $900-1500. That's 448 grams. You do the maths.
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BigRoo
Let's talk about buying your first electric dab wax pen extract thingymebob
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BigRoo
Let's talk about buying your first electric dab wax pen extract thingymebob
Dithering:
I'd been looking at options for dabbing concentrates for ages. Polly Puff had recommended an Ace Cup a while back but it didn't seem as portable as I wanted and also like it may make more vapour smoke than my little ol' lungs could handle. It's an expensive bit of kit to invest in if I ended up not liking it. So I did what I usually do when I'm unsure: Nothing. Nothing at all.
Commitment:
Recently I decided to finally commit to buying something cheap and simple to dab with just so I could see how it was. Crikey - it's a minefield. There is too much choice. Too many different options, all with a distinct angle on how dabbing should work electronically. There were more shapes and sizes than an Ann Summers catalogue. This also confusingly included a lot of differing technical terminology making direct comparisons tricky.
I think the pen I have is a wax pen. I have no idea if this is actually distinct from a dab pen and if it is, I've no idea why it is or what the difference is.
A wonderful discovery:
This shopping mission did however introduce me to a wonderful chunk of the internet that I didn't know existed. And that is the cannabis paraphernalia reviewers on YouTube.
I saw quite a few wonderful dab equipment reviews where the reviewer takes a few blasts on the device and becomes instantaneously too spangled to say anything useful about what has just happened.
You'd see their spaced out eyes staring through the camera calling out for help. But while their useful words were sparse, the frozen rabbit-in-headlights look was actually a good marker for equipment performance in this instance; their eyes so glazed over it reflected the dazed world they were in almost enough to see into it.
I probably shouldn't condemn them too much as most of my own topics probably read like that too for the exact same reasons.
What did I buy?
I ended up buying a Utillian 2 wax dab pen. The reviewer said, after taking a blast on it, "oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah," before taking a long pause to think carefully what he would add to this but still only managed to add another, "oh yeah." I couldn't help but want a device that could reduce my vocabulary to that of a 1980s Casio calculator and was sold immediately. Oh yeah.
Utillian 2 wax dab pen:
It's a little pen that comes in a storage box a bit bigger than the footprint of a credit card but much fatter, so it's easy to transport the pen without destroying it.
Inside the box, the pen is in two bits which magnetically stick together. It's all magnetic which is pretty cool and simple. There's a charger and dab tool in the box too.
It's got 4 different voltage / heat settings and uses two little coils in a chamber where the extracts go. Was 40 quid from a seed shop online. Did I do well?
In use:
In use, I like it. But I've nothing to compare it too. My lungs won't take a big hit on normal bongs or pipes these days so I only have little but constant puffs on the thing but even that can still be a bit harsh for me. It does get me super stoned though.
There's a bubbly attachment available for it so I might give that a go. It certainly makes extracts go a long way compared to rolling them in a joint.
Thanks:
Thanks for reading my topic. I doubt that you've learned anything because I largely failed to but hopefully it was briefly entertaining.
I would like to better understand dabbing extracts and the best equipment so if it's your bag please jump in and educate me and possibly other folk on LB.
LB Community Help:
What do you use for dabbing / smoking extracts?
I'd been looking at options for dabbing concentrates for ages. Polly Puff had recommended an Ace Cup a while back but it didn't seem as portable as I wanted and also like it may make more vapour smoke than my little ol' lungs could handle. It's an expensive bit of kit to invest in if I ended up not liking it. So I did what I usually do when I'm unsure: Nothing. Nothing at all.
Commitment:
Recently I decided to finally commit to buying something cheap and simple to dab with just so I could see how it was. Crikey - it's a minefield. There is too much choice. Too many different options, all with a distinct angle on how dabbing should work electronically. There were more shapes and sizes than an Ann Summers catalogue. This also confusingly included a lot of differing technical terminology making direct comparisons tricky.
I think the pen I have is a wax pen. I have no idea if this is actually distinct from a dab pen and if it is, I've no idea why it is or what the difference is.
A wonderful discovery:
This shopping mission did however introduce me to a wonderful chunk of the internet that I didn't know existed. And that is the cannabis paraphernalia reviewers on YouTube.
I saw quite a few wonderful dab equipment reviews where the reviewer takes a few blasts on the device and becomes instantaneously too spangled to say anything useful about what has just happened.
You'd see their spaced out eyes staring through the camera calling out for help. But while their useful words were sparse, the frozen rabbit-in-headlights look was actually a good marker for equipment performance in this instance; their eyes so glazed over it reflected the dazed world they were in almost enough to see into it.
I probably shouldn't condemn them too much as most of my own topics probably read like that too for the exact same reasons.
What did I buy?
I ended up buying a Utillian 2 wax dab pen. The reviewer said, after taking a blast on it, "oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah," before taking a long pause to think carefully what he would add to this but still only managed to add another, "oh yeah." I couldn't help but want a device that could reduce my vocabulary to that of a 1980s Casio calculator and was sold immediately. Oh yeah.
Utillian 2 wax dab pen:
It's a little pen that comes in a storage box a bit bigger than the footprint of a credit card but much fatter, so it's easy to transport the pen without destroying it.
Inside the box, the pen is in two bits which magnetically stick together. It's all magnetic which is pretty cool and simple. There's a charger and dab tool in the box too.
It's got 4 different voltage / heat settings and uses two little coils in a chamber where the extracts go. Was 40 quid from a seed shop online. Did I do well?
In use:
In use, I like it. But I've nothing to compare it too. My lungs won't take a big hit on normal bongs or pipes these days so I only have little but constant puffs on the thing but even that can still be a bit harsh for me. It does get me super stoned though.
There's a bubbly attachment available for it so I might give that a go. It certainly makes extracts go a long way compared to rolling them in a joint.
Thanks:
Thanks for reading my topic. I doubt that you've learned anything because I largely failed to but hopefully it was briefly entertaining.
I would like to better understand dabbing extracts and the best equipment so if it's your bag please jump in and educate me and possibly other folk on LB.
LB Community Help:
What do you use for dabbing / smoking extracts?
I love my Core! I have the Minion bubbler for it (not actual name) and the little bad boy really packs a wallop, it has 4 heat settings, reaches temp nice and quickly, there's a knack to keeping it clean for a whole session but its pretty easy to use and maintain once you figure that out, because of the shape of the chamber I would recommend getting a hot drop tool to use with it but i'd recommend that whatever you end up with, I got the Crossing mini HDT to use with mine💜💚
Hi BOW13, I keep looking at the Core but convince myself I don't need one as I only dab occasionally and my Lightning Pen does me fine. But. But... sometimes I wish I had the option to have a big rip bong style without breaking the bank.
Are there any other add ons/upgrades you would recommend for a first time buyer of the Core?
Are there any other add ons/upgrades you would recommend for a first time buyer of the Core?
Use code FUCKCOMBUSTION for a small discount 👌
If you join the divine tribe d/scord there’s a ton of info about their products and loads of pics from users showing their setups.
If you join the divine tribe d/scord there’s a ton of info about their products and loads of pics from users showing their setups.
That sort of thing can open a massive rabbit hole and kill the moths in my wallet! Thanks, though. I will have a look.
There are a few mate, Devine Tribe have some decent looking percs, bubblers and even a recycler for it but so far haven't felt like I need to upgrade from the Stargazer.
Thanks. I'm seeing a few thumbs up (thumbs ups?, thumb ups?...) er, recommendations for the Stargazer online. One to consider.
In fact, one of the reasons I have dismissed the Core in the past is the awful looking bubbler (not saying it's bad at what it does, it just looks like some sort of sample jar -"can you fill that up for me? What, from here?")
In fact, one of the reasons I have dismissed the Core in the past is the awful looking bubbler (not saying it's bad at what it does, it just looks like some sort of sample jar -"can you fill that up for me? What, from here?")
It's oddly reminiscent of a minion, r2d2, and the tardis centre panel. Perhaps there's a magic shape ratio at work. Nice looking bit of kit though. I think adding bubbles to my dab experience would be an improvement.
I think you might be right!
About to bust R2D2 out now, if only it could do that hover thing R2 does, I wouldn't have to move!
About to bust R2D2 out now, if only it could do that hover thing R2 does, I wouldn't have to move!
Just a quick photo of the AceCup in action for anyone who doesn’t know it. Not pocket size! I bought the Puffco Proxy for portability and sold it 2 weeks later- truly horrible piece of kit! (replacement atomisers are £60, AceCup £10). It’s worth noting that this has a 510 thread so you can screw any cart in and use that way. Believe me, chugging a glass of Unicorn 🦄 Piss is quite an experience!💥
Two things I like in that picture. DSOTM. I mean, Floyd, what else is there to say? Better than knickers on a washing line.
Secondly, is that Dawkins in the corner? A bit tough to read when stoned but taught me it’s the egg not the chicken, that came first. Oh yeah, back to topic, Ace Cup looking good may have to buy one someday! :)
Secondly, is that Dawkins in the corner? A bit tough to read when stoned but taught me it’s the egg not the chicken, that came first. Oh yeah, back to topic, Ace Cup looking good may have to buy one someday! :)
Hey CB!…yeah DSOTM has to be my Go To stoner album🤤…even after all this time….
There is The Blind Watchmaker by Dawkins on that shelf…certainly blows the noodle 🤯
Hope you are doing well mate?
There is The Blind Watchmaker by Dawkins on that shelf…certainly blows the noodle 🤯
Hope you are doing well mate?
Is there also The Selfish Gene or am I seeing things?
Yeah, I’m good pal. Don’t want to bloat another’s topic but let’s say I’ve had Mush fun this year! You good? :)
Yeah, I’m good pal. Don’t want to bloat another’s topic but let’s say I’ve had Mush fun this year! You good? :)
Er…no, that’s The Selfish Ape- good book though👍
Yeah, pretty good this end buddy- always cool to see you around😎
Yeah, pretty good this end buddy- always cool to see you around😎
Looks like you’ve taken that with a 42” tv 😂
Was always intrigued in how they worked them ace cups tbh. Would take a special bit of kit to drag me away from my puffco
Was always intrigued in how they worked them ace cups tbh. Would take a special bit of kit to drag me away from my puffco
Hehe…it’s a pretty straightforward atomiser but with a small pump that delivers the vapour into a glass or bubbler using a non return valve, so instead of drawing up vapour with your lungs you can sip or chug it at leisure. The process also means it’s much cooler so sweet on the lungs🤤
No honestly, it sounds really ideal. Do the terps tend to stay or do they burn off in there? Especially when sipping for a while..?
There are 4 cook temperatures and I go at the lowest for great terps. In reality the sipping happens pretty fast😜
I can see the attraction for 510 carts but how does this unit work for traditional dabbing? The cup seems so small that it would instantly fill before the dab has started to get going.
Tried to find some videos about it but really struggled to find any examples 🤷♂️ have you seen the nice dreamz fogger? Same type of fan assisted tech, I guess it could be used with a cup or bag too 🤔
Tried to find some videos about it but really struggled to find any examples 🤷♂️ have you seen the nice dreamz fogger? Same type of fan assisted tech, I guess it could be used with a cup or bag too 🤔
That’s really not a small cup! and you can fill it multiple times from a single dab. How would the vapour be produced before the dab “has started to get going”?…sorry if I’m being thick but I don’t really understand that….
Wouldn’t say it’s small in terms of liquid if you were drinking, but for vapour the only video I found the guy took a sip and the cup emptied instantly. Like when sucking an empty 500ml bottle it instantly collapses quicker than it would vs drinking it 🤷♂️ only video I could find on it though.
My e-dab sessions last 60-80 seconds with a 12-18 sec heat up time and then continuous heat the whole time for id say 4-5 good draws/clouds. If I took 1 hit when it got to temp took a hit and turned it off needing to reheat for the next draw, I feel the quality of subsequent draws would be lacking terps as they’ve been boiling off while you sip the cup? I thought that’s why session/auto fires were so important that people modded it onto their boxes and now all e-rigs seem to have this mode as standard now. Seems like it would take 20+ of those cups to clear it if I didn’t adjust to a much smaller dab, if you see the video linked in my last post that fogger could easily fill 2 volcano bags.
Just noticed it uses a quartz pad for dabs that can’t be cleaned between uses. That’s one of the things Roo and I disliked about coil pens, the inability to cotton swab properly after each dab for untainted flavour! Really crazy they did not make it a full wipeable chamber like the the peak etc. I suppose at only £10/atomiser you could buy a ton of them and switch it out everytime you switch strain, are the pads available separately too?
My e-dab sessions last 60-80 seconds with a 12-18 sec heat up time and then continuous heat the whole time for id say 4-5 good draws/clouds. If I took 1 hit when it got to temp took a hit and turned it off needing to reheat for the next draw, I feel the quality of subsequent draws would be lacking terps as they’ve been boiling off while you sip the cup? I thought that’s why session/auto fires were so important that people modded it onto their boxes and now all e-rigs seem to have this mode as standard now. Seems like it would take 20+ of those cups to clear it if I didn’t adjust to a much smaller dab, if you see the video linked in my last post that fogger could easily fill 2 volcano bags.
Just noticed it uses a quartz pad for dabs that can’t be cleaned between uses. That’s one of the things Roo and I disliked about coil pens, the inability to cotton swab properly after each dab for untainted flavour! Really crazy they did not make it a full wipeable chamber like the the peak etc. I suppose at only £10/atomiser you could buy a ton of them and switch it out everytime you switch strain, are the pads available separately too?
There is no continuous heat. Pressing the cup down initiates the cycle, and after a few seconds the cup starts to fill with vapour. You release the cup to end the cycle when you have added all the vapour you want. A full cup entirely fills my lungs, I couldn’t do more and I rarely chug for this reason. The bubbler content is less and is designed for single hits. You can repeat this cycle until no more vapour is produced, or go back to it later- but depending on the quality and amount added I’ve always found it good for 4-5 terpy jars minimum.
You can clean the atomisers by soaking them in iso but I don’t think it’s great- I prefer to have a new one with each of my extracts or extract type. Pads are built in. Obviously if you are using carts you don’t use the atomiser.
It’s just one piece of kit, sounds like you’ve got the right rig for you👍
You can clean the atomisers by soaking them in iso but I don’t think it’s great- I prefer to have a new one with each of my extracts or extract type. Pads are built in. Obviously if you are using carts you don’t use the atomiser.
It’s just one piece of kit, sounds like you’ve got the right rig for you👍
I bought one recently and agree about the ACE. Easy to use, easy to clean and a great delivery system.
Edit: I have tried soaking the glass mat in 100% iso. That seems to work but it's a good idea to take the O rings off as I've found that iso can degrade them.
Edit: I have tried soaking the glass mat in 100% iso. That seems to work but it's a good idea to take the O rings off as I've found that iso can degrade them.
Is the bubbler glass worth it? I bought an Ace Cup few months ago based on multiple here mentioning it, including you Polly. It looks like the vapour doesnt escape with the bubbler, or does it?
It actually escapes faster because of holes at the side needed to operate the bubbler so you hit it quick and hard. It’s worth it because it’s so different- you can sip or chug the cup, with the bubbler it’s one hit to empty it. Plus the water keeps it very cool so you can crank up the temps…
Does it run off a battery or needs to be plugged in? I'll probably end up with one of these.
Nice photo - I've not listened to that album for ages.
Nice photo - I've not listened to that album for ages.
Nice write up mate, I started with the AIO Coil King pen which looks quite similar to the one you’ve got. I enjoyed it at first but over time it was frustrating as you can’t clean it after each dab and the flavour while it started great quickly diminished.
The pen I got and the AceCup recommended by PP are made by the brand Crossing (Chinese manufacturer), which works in tandem with Divine Tribe (USA designer) to design amazing products and they have a direct UK supplier Recommended Vape Supplies. They offer a Lightning Pen that has a small chamber that is easy to clean between dabs and will provide a better experience, but I have skipped this tier and went to the Divine Tribe v5 atomiser which is used on a box mod (Pico25 I have in the pic) which is levels above the coil pens! This atomiser is used in their other all-in-one products like the Core 2.0/2.1 (their Puffco Peak) for people that prefer less customisation and more pick up and go.
You can then get a bottomless banger for this atomiser for use with any of your glass rigs, you can customise the fuck out of it with all sorts of bubbler attachments, different size cups and the list goes on… what a great rabbit hole to be stuck in 😮💨
Divine Tribe has an excellent d/iscord, a ton of information about the products and u can see how people are using them (check pinned comments in channels)
The pen I got and the AceCup recommended by PP are made by the brand Crossing (Chinese manufacturer), which works in tandem with Divine Tribe (USA designer) to design amazing products and they have a direct UK supplier Recommended Vape Supplies. They offer a Lightning Pen that has a small chamber that is easy to clean between dabs and will provide a better experience, but I have skipped this tier and went to the Divine Tribe v5 atomiser which is used on a box mod (Pico25 I have in the pic) which is levels above the coil pens! This atomiser is used in their other all-in-one products like the Core 2.0/2.1 (their Puffco Peak) for people that prefer less customisation and more pick up and go.
You can then get a bottomless banger for this atomiser for use with any of your glass rigs, you can customise the fuck out of it with all sorts of bubbler attachments, different size cups and the list goes on… what a great rabbit hole to be stuck in 😮💨
Divine Tribe has an excellent d/iscord, a ton of information about the products and u can see how people are using them (check pinned comments in channels)
I've already tried cleaning mine and can confirm it was near impossible to do properly. As you say it's constantly tainted with whatever the last extract was.
What's a bottomless banger? It's this exact sort of stuff that made me dive at what looked the simplest option!
Puffco I have heard of and noted their high end thing was top of most recommendations lists. That was too much cash for me as a starter system.
What's a bottomless banger? It's this exact sort of stuff that made me dive at what looked the simplest option!
Puffco I have heard of and noted their high end thing was top of most recommendations lists. That was too much cash for me as a starter system.
The Crossing Core 2.0/2.1 is only £150 and the replaceable parts are much cheaper than the puffco parts too!
A bottomless banger is something the atomiser would go in (via the open bottom) and attaches to a glass rig - in the picture I attached the yellow outlines a box mod (battery that powers the vaporiser, the orange/red outlines the atomiser and the white outlines the bottomless banger which lets vapour go into that glass rig.
The box mod I bought was £30 from France called a Pico25, the DT v5 atomiser itself was £53 but comes with an extra heating cup which can last a year or more.
A bottomless banger is something the atomiser would go in (via the open bottom) and attaches to a glass rig - in the picture I attached the yellow outlines a box mod (battery that powers the vaporiser, the orange/red outlines the atomiser and the white outlines the bottomless banger which lets vapour go into that glass rig.
The box mod I bought was £30 from France called a Pico25, the DT v5 atomiser itself was £53 but comes with an extra heating cup which can last a year or more.
Here it is with a “Hubble Bubble” bubbler for a smoother draw. Right now I’m using a vinyl tube/whip and it’s fine but most prefer it through water. I went with this option as I can have it discreet and portable (like my first pic next to dab pen) or I can hook it up to all sorts of gear in the house and it’s as good as any e-rig.
As you said all the info made you dive into the simplest option I would recommend the Crossing Core 2.0 or 2.1 (only difference is one has a rebuildable heater for cheaper maintenance) as they really are just great out of the box and requires no fiddling, very easy to clean and there is some customisation available when you are ready! The AceCup you’ve been recommended whilst good, is an older piece of tech compared to the v5 generation of products from Crossing.
As you said all the info made you dive into the simplest option I would recommend the Crossing Core 2.0 or 2.1 (only difference is one has a rebuildable heater for cheaper maintenance) as they really are just great out of the box and requires no fiddling, very easy to clean and there is some customisation available when you are ready! The AceCup you’ve been recommended whilst good, is an older piece of tech compared to the v5 generation of products from Crossing.
The ace cup is actually a newer device than the divine tribe stuff but I wouldn't recommend it for dabs only carts
Polly is edge case scenario on it
Polly is edge case scenario on it
What's the difference between the box mod and the 510 cart pen batteries I have? This thread is lengthening my Christmas wish list!
The Motar 3 is essentially very simple. A quartz bucket with an electric coil on the outside of the bottom. Meaning that all you concentrate is heated up in glass. There are terp pearls (see Google for a good explanation) and a mouthpiece. You set the box mod to deliver the right wattage (from the atomiser maker), drop a dab of wax, rosin, badder or really any concentrate in it, press the power button for up to 10 secs and a dose of THC vapour gets delivered to you. I've tried waxes works fine. Good quality rosin (for example from Eddy's Hash Bar) is excellent. Hash, in theory, is good, but in practice I find it too easy to overheat and then I get an off-flavour. To me, anyway . YMMV, of course 😉
Up to 10 seconds is crazy for dabbing. Check out mods that are compatible with ArcticFox/RedPanda for autofire and your experience will be much better!
While you can technically use any 510 battery with the v5 atomiser, you want access to specific settings to dial in your temps correctly. Based on the resistance of the heater cup (every one is slightly different) you will adjust some values to reach a specific temp, tested with a cotton bud where your product would be, colour of the cotton bud at the end determines if you need to increase or decrease settings - you only do this once per heater cup and as mentioned they can last a very long time.
The box mod I use (Pico25) is also compatible with an extremely convenient software that once loaded (plug into pc, run program, very simple instructions available) will provide you with an “auto fire” function that will keep the cup hot for a predetermined time so you can enjoy your dab without having to remember to press on for 10 seconds off for 2 and repeat 😂 it all sounds very complicated but honestly there are great tutorials and people available to help
The box mod I use (Pico25) is also compatible with an extremely convenient software that once loaded (plug into pc, run program, very simple instructions available) will provide you with an “auto fire” function that will keep the cup hot for a predetermined time so you can enjoy your dab without having to remember to press on for 10 seconds off for 2 and repeat 😂 it all sounds very complicated but honestly there are great tutorials and people available to help
https://recommendedvapesupplies.co.uk/products/lightning-pen?_pos=2&_sid=2aa2a3cb4&_ss=r
Best mini handheld as ceramic cup and easy to clean
https://recommendedvapesupplies.co.uk/products/tug-e-rig?_pos=3&_sid=2d5b046ae&_ss=r
Cheaper than the core still made my crossing still compatible with the divine tribe cups and works a treat
Best mini handheld as ceramic cup and easy to clean
https://recommendedvapesupplies.co.uk/products/tug-e-rig?_pos=3&_sid=2d5b046ae&_ss=r
Cheaper than the core still made my crossing still compatible with the divine tribe cups and works a treat
Oh man, I can relate to your Dithering paragraph. I always assume most people say to themselves: I want x so I will buy x right now today. I’m more like: I want x, x looks good… should I though? Yes go for it… but do I really need it?…no…yes…erm. Etc. repeat a million times. About 6 months later I end up buying it!
As I only dab occasionally I have a similar pen to you that’s already being mentioned, the Lightning Pen from RVS. Brilliant. Smooth tasty vapour. Easy to use/maintain. You say a bit harsh in the Utilian? Never tried but I find the LP really smooth.
One day I may upgrade but I’m happy with this set up for now. Enjoy your pen! Cheers :)
As I only dab occasionally I have a similar pen to you that’s already being mentioned, the Lightning Pen from RVS. Brilliant. Smooth tasty vapour. Easy to use/maintain. You say a bit harsh in the Utilian? Never tried but I find the LP really smooth.
One day I may upgrade but I’m happy with this set up for now. Enjoy your pen! Cheers :)
I'm definitely a ditherer. Not that it actually means I make better decisions, it mostly means I just take longer to make them.
Hey man, great read the dab paraphernalia really is more baffling than cryptocurrency. I found those YouTube reviews to be helpful when choosing a dry herb vape, it helps to find head to head comparison reviews otherwise the reviewers just seem to ramble about manufacturers specs.
As it turns out my first dhv has now become my hash and concentrate vape. I got the xmax v3 pro as an entry level dhv to see if I could get used to it, before buying a Tinymight2.
The beauty of the xmax is the little stainless steel dosing caps I can just load them up with a little bit of cotton bacon and the hash or concentrate of my choice and cleaning is just as easy, open the cap and throw out the used cotton, occasionally requires a wipe but otherwise low maintenance which suits me.
As it turns out my first dhv has now become my hash and concentrate vape. I got the xmax v3 pro as an entry level dhv to see if I could get used to it, before buying a Tinymight2.
The beauty of the xmax is the little stainless steel dosing caps I can just load them up with a little bit of cotton bacon and the hash or concentrate of my choice and cleaning is just as easy, open the cap and throw out the used cotton, occasionally requires a wipe but otherwise low maintenance which suits me.
I have the xmax too! I think it works well as a weed vape. I also like the dosing caps. I tried hash and concentrates with it but didn't think it was that great with those. Concentrates definitely hit much much harder from the wax pen.
I bought a dynavap b to use as a hash vape, got a load of hash in and was disappointed with it. I did a lot of testing different methods with what vapes I have, in cotton and with bud.
I have settled on the xmax in cotton bacon. Heated to 220°C (which I find too hot for the bud) and then left at temperature for at least 30 seconds to evenly heat before hitting it I think this keeping it at temperature part is why I struggle with the dynavap as I don't have an induction heater and if I hit it too soon I don't seem to get the full flavour.
I haven't done a lot of extracts with it yet but plan on getting a decent stash in for Christmas so I will have to do some more testing then.
You will have to put an update up in a month or 2 and let us know how the pen holds up or what you upgrade to 👍
I have settled on the xmax in cotton bacon. Heated to 220°C (which I find too hot for the bud) and then left at temperature for at least 30 seconds to evenly heat before hitting it I think this keeping it at temperature part is why I struggle with the dynavap as I don't have an induction heater and if I hit it too soon I don't seem to get the full flavour.
I haven't done a lot of extracts with it yet but plan on getting a decent stash in for Christmas so I will have to do some more testing then.
You will have to put an update up in a month or 2 and let us know how the pen holds up or what you upgrade to 👍
Shame about your DynaVap/hash experience. Hash wrapped in a bit of vape cotton using a YLL 2.0 induction heater works really well for me. Hash needs more heat cycles and using a lighter in this instance can be a pain! The initial downside is finding that £100ish for a heater. Honestly worth it though in the long run.
I am happy with the dynavap for bud which is what I mostly vape, and it came with a carry case so it will be handy for out and about and will get plenty of use. I don't think I can justify the cost of a decent induction heater since I am happy with the xmax for hash but I can tell it would make a massive difference for keeping the heat in the hash
Pop it on your wishlist. Look out for deals, Black Friday soon or 4/20 next year. Yeah it’s not vital, especially for bud but never say never! :)
I'll likely upgrade the pen around Christmas time. There's lots of options just on this topic now!
I started with a yocan evolve plus xl which is a cheap way to try. Not a bad device but quickly upgraded to a core 2.1 erig. World's apart the core is a workhorse, easy to use and keep clean and delivers every time.
Hi - I have played around with various pieces; here's my 2p worth... AFAIK the term dab pen and wax pen are interchangeable. I use a vapour cup (the Crossing ACE which is the same as the Tronian Omegatron). I wouldn't be too concerned about the vapour. You fill the cup, but it's up to you whether you spit or down it in one 🙂. I also have a Utillian 5 wax pen. With bubbler. This works well and the bubbler cools things down nicely. Good solid device with spares easily available. Coils seem to be long-lasting. Also a box mod with Motar3 vaporiser. This has a pure quartz cup so the element doesn't actually touch your concentrate. More info if you need it, just ask away 👍
Thanks for filling in some of the gaps. I remember I saw some attachments for box mods - so first question is, what's a box mod?
It's another name for a battery, generally with a 510 socket into which you can screw pretty much anything with a 510 connector. The thing about it is that you can set any voltage/wattage that you like. I have a geekvape - here it is with a Motar 3 vaporiser.
Hey BigRoo, how is the dab pen holding up, is it getting much use or has it been abandoned?
Is there an upgrade on the Christmas list?
Is there an upgrade on the Christmas list?
Hello mate. Am still using it. Might upgrade after Xmas though as it's hard to clean the coil. I've been getting crumble wax from Dr Distillate which works pretty nicely. Usually just have a few blasts as a top up while watching tv.
"I couldn't help but want a device that could reduce my vocabulary to that of a 1980s Casio calculator and was sold immediately. Oh yeah."
😂
That was a good read.
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That was a good read.
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BigRoo
Commercial Hash Labels - why are they mostly shite?
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BigRoo
Commercial Hash Labels - why are they mostly shite?
This has been a curiousity of mine for a while. How and why do the hash producers / distributors go to so much trouble to make the hash - literally an entire season of work - then wrap it in plastic with a shite label?
How, during that long season did one of them not think to download one of many graphics apps or ask their mum's friend's son's mate who's handy with computers?
Is it simply irrelevant to many hash producers what the label looks like? Perhaps it's the culture here where a fancy label adds to the price and how easy it is to sell many products as they form a brand or product identity.
Take the Titanic hash from GAW here.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/R9AeKG
This is actually a pretty nice basic commercial hash. Someone has put some love into producing it. Yet they slapped a crap picture of a sail boat onto it making it look like they'd not taken it seriously at all.
How does that titanic hash not end up with one of many easily sourced photos of the titanic on it? It's one of the finest examples of a mismatch between label and quality.
GAW actually have a few nice hashes but mostly with terrible graphics. I'm not picking on GAW though, if you look at Eddy's commercial hash listing here:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/5jWrj7
You'll see similar lackluster designs albeit more on point than the titanic. The BMW does have a BMW badge, and some have at least used easily sourced images. The super turtle in particular looks like someone put some effort in to create that label. It's an example of the sort of graphical embellishment that I believe hints at extra effort by the team.
This Rasta Mafia hash from SOTL has a nice quality graphic but still there's little love gone into the label. The image itself is a stock image that's unaltered. The hash again is a decent commercial but you'd not note the quality by the hastily prepared label.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/agse21
Green Cat have just dropped a New Zealand flag hash which I've not tried. The label is at least a collage of two photos so someone put some effort in but I've no idea what it's trying to say as it's hard to imagine what the NZ link is - although if someone knows please fill me in. I'd like to think the plant pictured is what the hash was made from but I suppose its likely as relevant as the flag is.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/HHNEIi
And to hammer home the point one last time below is a pineapple beldia from Pistach.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/k7oQau
I guess the pineapple sorta makes sense but it's not a graphic that inspires any faith in quality.
There are of course better examples of hash labels such as some of the hashes at Dr Green Thumb like this tropical nerds.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/mEEBYV
I'm not sure if it's a stock image or stolen or if they created it but it's a nicer looking label and the hash looks pretty nice too. It feels like in our culture that these go hand in hand.
As soon as you look at Cali hashes they instantly look good quality due to posh labelling and proud branding. My favourite Barz LA being a great example of something that looks high quality before you even see the hash. You know there's a team behind this that love what they do and want to proudly represent themselves. The label is like a stamp of approval.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/6HlEIN
And in this case the label ain't lying. This is a fantastic hash that's probably one of the nicest I've tried. It is of course also about four times as expensive as a commercial Moroccan hash. I'm unsure if this proves my point or if I've just started arguing against myself.
So to round this topic up, why have the Moroccan and Spanish hash producers / distributors seemingly failed to learn the basic marketing trick of a posh label and brand being a keen indicator of quality? It'd surely help both their sales and pricing to do that part well and it'd seem relatively straightforward to create a decent label if you're already committed to printing a bunch of colour labels anyway.
Chefs say it best: The first bite is with the eyes.
I'm genuinely interested in hash production so please do chime in with your own knowledge on the subject.
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope as always it was useful in some way and if not that it was at least entertaining.
I'll see you in the next topic.
Please share with me your best and worst hash labels plus feel free to educate me about hash production.
How, during that long season did one of them not think to download one of many graphics apps or ask their mum's friend's son's mate who's handy with computers?
Is it simply irrelevant to many hash producers what the label looks like? Perhaps it's the culture here where a fancy label adds to the price and how easy it is to sell many products as they form a brand or product identity.
Take the Titanic hash from GAW here.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/R9AeKG
This is actually a pretty nice basic commercial hash. Someone has put some love into producing it. Yet they slapped a crap picture of a sail boat onto it making it look like they'd not taken it seriously at all.
How does that titanic hash not end up with one of many easily sourced photos of the titanic on it? It's one of the finest examples of a mismatch between label and quality.
GAW actually have a few nice hashes but mostly with terrible graphics. I'm not picking on GAW though, if you look at Eddy's commercial hash listing here:
https://littlebiggy.net/link/5jWrj7
You'll see similar lackluster designs albeit more on point than the titanic. The BMW does have a BMW badge, and some have at least used easily sourced images. The super turtle in particular looks like someone put some effort in to create that label. It's an example of the sort of graphical embellishment that I believe hints at extra effort by the team.
This Rasta Mafia hash from SOTL has a nice quality graphic but still there's little love gone into the label. The image itself is a stock image that's unaltered. The hash again is a decent commercial but you'd not note the quality by the hastily prepared label.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/agse21
Green Cat have just dropped a New Zealand flag hash which I've not tried. The label is at least a collage of two photos so someone put some effort in but I've no idea what it's trying to say as it's hard to imagine what the NZ link is - although if someone knows please fill me in. I'd like to think the plant pictured is what the hash was made from but I suppose its likely as relevant as the flag is.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/HHNEIi
And to hammer home the point one last time below is a pineapple beldia from Pistach.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/k7oQau
I guess the pineapple sorta makes sense but it's not a graphic that inspires any faith in quality.
There are of course better examples of hash labels such as some of the hashes at Dr Green Thumb like this tropical nerds.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/mEEBYV
I'm not sure if it's a stock image or stolen or if they created it but it's a nicer looking label and the hash looks pretty nice too. It feels like in our culture that these go hand in hand.
As soon as you look at Cali hashes they instantly look good quality due to posh labelling and proud branding. My favourite Barz LA being a great example of something that looks high quality before you even see the hash. You know there's a team behind this that love what they do and want to proudly represent themselves. The label is like a stamp of approval.
https://littlebiggy.net/link/6HlEIN
And in this case the label ain't lying. This is a fantastic hash that's probably one of the nicest I've tried. It is of course also about four times as expensive as a commercial Moroccan hash. I'm unsure if this proves my point or if I've just started arguing against myself.
So to round this topic up, why have the Moroccan and Spanish hash producers / distributors seemingly failed to learn the basic marketing trick of a posh label and brand being a keen indicator of quality? It'd surely help both their sales and pricing to do that part well and it'd seem relatively straightforward to create a decent label if you're already committed to printing a bunch of colour labels anyway.
Chefs say it best: The first bite is with the eyes.
I'm genuinely interested in hash production so please do chime in with your own knowledge on the subject.
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope as always it was useful in some way and if not that it was at least entertaining.
I'll see you in the next topic.
Please share with me your best and worst hash labels plus feel free to educate me about hash production.
Isn't it because the bars aren't the retail unit?- very few people buy bars, they are immediately cut into portions so the vast majority would never see a label anyway, particularly on the street. Dealers need to tell one bar from another but customers don't in the same way. Just a thought....
That's mostly it.
Commercial hash isn't worth the effort to brand/market. Its about quickly moving quantity. Nobody considers the brand/strain.
Higher end products have better branding but even then the end buyers rarely getting full slabs.
A lot of high end brands or vendors are creating bespoke jars for sale of 1-2g.
Commercial hash isn't worth the effort to brand/market. Its about quickly moving quantity. Nobody considers the brand/strain.
Higher end products have better branding but even then the end buyers rarely getting full slabs.
A lot of high end brands or vendors are creating bespoke jars for sale of 1-2g.
From the original producers perspective the bar is the unit it's sold in. I'm guessing fancier labels don't sell more bars though. Maybe the buyers just sample / test the hash so the label is irrelevant.
Not sure how old this post is, but comms bars will have stickers on without any farm name, cos no one wants to put their name on that shite. They aren't made with single strains either it just moves quicker if it's called some fruity strain.
You can get clean comms, but it's rarer and rarer these days.
You can get clean comms, but it's rarer and rarer these days.
I think most of the stickers are just to help the retailer ship to supplier. Bars are pre-ordered to go to certain places and the stickers make it easier. A supplier could be shipping the exact same hash to various buyers using different stickers. Mr A gets all the bars with Messi stickers, Mr B gets all the bars with Donald Duck stickers, it’s a visual aid.
I never buy the commercial hash but you have got me wondering mate.
It could be just a marker for the couriers to seperate a shipment. If you were shipping a load then obvious pictures might prevent anyone getting the wrong product at the other end.
I can't help thinking that putting fancy packaging on some of these products would be like putting lipstick on a pig, but as I don't buy them I can't judge them.
Maybe a future topic for you there mate. What is the best cheap hash?
It could be just a marker for the couriers to seperate a shipment. If you were shipping a load then obvious pictures might prevent anyone getting the wrong product at the other end.
I can't help thinking that putting fancy packaging on some of these products would be like putting lipstick on a pig, but as I don't buy them I can't judge them.
Maybe a future topic for you there mate. What is the best cheap hash?
I don't buy much commercial hash but I quite like the odd bit for a change up from time to time. Some of it will get you pretty stoned but generally in a less heady way so I like it as a daytime / alternative smoke sometimes. It's also quite nostalgic for me as I started with hash so I enjoy it on that level too.
As to which is the best cheap hash - that's a good question and I suspect one that many are asking. I'm still searching for the answer. My preference is for the darker / oily / sticky hashes though.
As to which is the best cheap hash - that's a good question and I suspect one that many are asking. I'm still searching for the answer. My preference is for the darker / oily / sticky hashes though.
All I’ll chime in with is it’s actually the flag of Australia with the 6 white stars and the southern cross. The 7 points of the star under the jack signify the 7 territories of Australia The Kiwi’s flag has 4 red stars of the southern cross. The red signifies the importance of Māori culture. So it could be the hydro bud from Nimbim 😂
Also fully agree with your observations and analogy. I would always use it on my apprentices. My second bite is with my nose. Personalty I think the graphic design, marketing and social media presence of western new world hash production is vastly different from say the Moroccan scene hence the difference. I’m certainly no expert but you see clips of Moroccan farmers beating dried plants over sieves wrapped in plastic and then on the other hand your seeing clips of American/Canadians producing with care using much more controlled environments and different techniques and technology
Also fully agree with your observations and analogy. I would always use it on my apprentices. My second bite is with my nose. Personalty I think the graphic design, marketing and social media presence of western new world hash production is vastly different from say the Moroccan scene hence the difference. I’m certainly no expert but you see clips of Moroccan farmers beating dried plants over sieves wrapped in plastic and then on the other hand your seeing clips of American/Canadians producing with care using much more controlled environments and different techniques and technology
I probably should have known that! I just took the title as is. I suppose the people who buy from farmers maybe just test the hash. I get they live in a more rural place than me so will likely see a different world.
When you order those label's, are they shipped with the sticker on them or is it just in the photos?
I think the quality of graphics is random some don't care, some don't have the latest tech/skills, some just use whatever works and sticks to it
I think the quality of graphics is random some don't care, some don't have the latest tech/skills, some just use whatever works and sticks to it
I think they're stickers. Hopefully one of the vendors will answer that.
The "we have always done it this way" ethos certainly might apply. Maybe it makes no difference to sales at all.
If you look at your own shop profile as an example, you clearly understand the need to make a splash as your image is great. It's the first sign that as a vendor you've likely put time and effort in and take pride in what you do. Perhaps the farmers don't see the world with those eyes.
The "we have always done it this way" ethos certainly might apply. Maybe it makes no difference to sales at all.
If you look at your own shop profile as an example, you clearly understand the need to make a splash as your image is great. It's the first sign that as a vendor you've likely put time and effort in and take pride in what you do. Perhaps the farmers don't see the world with those eyes.
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+49 votes
by
BigRoo
Cannabis edibles advent calendar for a stoner Xmas!
by
BigRoo
Cannabis edibles advent calendar for a stoner Xmas!
When I was a kid:
When I was a kid we used to have just 3 channels on TV, no mobile phones or internet, and at Christmas we had basic cardboard advent calendars with little doors that when opened would reveal a crap picture of a star or a donkey underneath.
And that was it. Every day a new crap and badly printed mystery Christmas picture was revealed until Christmas day when Santa would arrive and let you down just as badly. Where's my f**king Raleigh Burner huh Santa? That was Christmas.
Christmas 2024:
These days you can get calenders stuffed with chocolate, or Lego, or beer, or chocolate Lego beer (probably), and now it seems you can get one with cannabis edibles on LB.
What a time to be alive. Advent perfection.
I don't know if this is the only stoner advent calendar as it'd work for hash or weed or extracts too - maybe if it was a fridge calendar. And while I'm personally unlikely to buy one I'm down with the concept and I'm glad it's available. I hope they sell out and it makes Christmas more magical for all who buy them.
It's definitely a significant notch up from seeing a tiny blurred picture of three kings revealed in a torn cardboard window.
The magic of Christmas:
As always thanks for reading my topic, I hope we've all learned something about the magic of Christmas and now have a warm feeling as though sat in a thick knit jumper in front of an open fire while holding a steaming mug of mulled wine with both hands and a smiley choir wearing wooly hats sing carols outside the window in the snow covered street. If not hopefully it was entertaining in some way anyway.
Would you buy a cannabis advent calendar? Are any others available?
When I was a kid we used to have just 3 channels on TV, no mobile phones or internet, and at Christmas we had basic cardboard advent calendars with little doors that when opened would reveal a crap picture of a star or a donkey underneath.
And that was it. Every day a new crap and badly printed mystery Christmas picture was revealed until Christmas day when Santa would arrive and let you down just as badly. Where's my f**king Raleigh Burner huh Santa? That was Christmas.
Christmas 2024:
These days you can get calenders stuffed with chocolate, or Lego, or beer, or chocolate Lego beer (probably), and now it seems you can get one with cannabis edibles on LB.
What a time to be alive. Advent perfection.
I don't know if this is the only stoner advent calendar as it'd work for hash or weed or extracts too - maybe if it was a fridge calendar. And while I'm personally unlikely to buy one I'm down with the concept and I'm glad it's available. I hope they sell out and it makes Christmas more magical for all who buy them.
It's definitely a significant notch up from seeing a tiny blurred picture of three kings revealed in a torn cardboard window.
The magic of Christmas:
As always thanks for reading my topic, I hope we've all learned something about the magic of Christmas and now have a warm feeling as though sat in a thick knit jumper in front of an open fire while holding a steaming mug of mulled wine with both hands and a smiley choir wearing wooly hats sing carols outside the window in the snow covered street. If not hopefully it was entertaining in some way anyway.
Would you buy a cannabis advent calendar? Are any others available?
Great festive write up mate almost inspired me to get the Christmas decorations out of the loft, almost.
I can still remember how the first chocolate calendars tasted, I would rather eat RSO.
I love this kind of thing💚 if I was into edibles I would grab one.
I haven't ordered a lot over the last couple of months so I am going to get 24 different bits, mixture of hash, extract and bud and just open something new every day, already looking forward to the 1st 😂
I can still remember how the first chocolate calendars tasted, I would rather eat RSO.
I love this kind of thing💚 if I was into edibles I would grab one.
I haven't ordered a lot over the last couple of months so I am going to get 24 different bits, mixture of hash, extract and bud and just open something new every day, already looking forward to the 1st 😂
Thanks man. I do like making edibles but usually when I plan to be overdoing it. While I like the calendar concept, it's not for me now. I like your plan though mate. I should start stocking up a bit myself.
I remember the early generic chocolate too. Like it'd been made from brown powder and water.
I remember the early generic chocolate too. Like it'd been made from brown powder and water.
Could be a fun project mate RSO, distillate, bar of decent chocolate and a pound shop advent calendar.
Just open the top of the calendar bin the cheap chocolate. Melt and space up the good chocolate pour it into the calendar mould let it cool and put it back in the calendar packaging.
👍
Just open the top of the calendar bin the cheap chocolate. Melt and space up the good chocolate pour it into the calendar mould let it cool and put it back in the calendar packaging.
👍
I'd probably eat in all in one day. It's a sound concept though. I like it. I might adapt it for Easter and make myself a special egg.
love the 80s advent calender when things were so much simpler and no i didnt get the raleigh burner either but did buy one as a grown adult which has pride of place on garage wall 🤣 u write well 👏🏻
Thanks man. There's definitely things I look back on fondly. But it's easy to crave the past when sat in a warm house and forgetting about how ice used to form on the insides of the windows in winter. Nostalgia is always rose tinted. I am glad I grew up before everyone walked round with cameras in their pockets though. I'd not want video footage of me gurning at raves and stuff to follow me round forever like the kids these days will have.
the window towel for condensation 🤣 in saying that we roamed from 8am till sundown bikes skateboards footy mischief me and brothers shared a ' main " present so xmas day was fights 🤣 still id not change it at all but the missus cant believe some of the stuff from our youth. Was back in day when coppers would give you a clip cos they fancied it or throw you in wagon for a quick beating excused by " we had reports someone of your description " - a kid 🤣
It was character forming. But the local kids now have a super smooth concrete skatepark with floodlights at night. I must admit I like the 21st century facilities. I'd have been there all the time. And to be fair it smells like the crazy kids get a few good bits too!
I’ve just ordered RocketDogRonnie’s version- stuffed full of homemade delights- couldn’t resist!🎅💥🥳
This was the only one I'd seen. I like the concept so I'm glad other people are doing it. I'd probably get to whatever the first Friday was and eat the whole calendar.
Appreciate the topic mate! Glad you like the idea.
Someone had mentioned a bud advent calendar a month or so ago but I haven’t seen it come to light.
Someone had mentioned a bud advent calendar a month or so ago but I haven’t seen it come to light.
I'm glad you put it together. Younger me would have this in his kitchen. I might have been interested in a bud or posh hash version but in all likeliness, I'd just spend whatever it cost on a bit of nice Xmas weed. However the younger stoner in me definitely approves of the novelty concept. I genuinely hope you sell out and people love them.
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+187 votes
by
BigRoo
Can you remember your first LB order?
by
BigRoo
Can you remember your first LB order?
Green Cat were the first vendor I ordered from. I ordered zereals. And, although I'm a complete LB slut liable to jump onto any vendors tasty flavours at a moments notice, I do keep coming back to GC. So while I can't exactly claim complete loyalty, they were a solid first choice and I'm glad I chose them.
My first order:
I randomly had some bitcoin at a time when I had an injury and couldn't get about easily. My local fella refused to pop over to me (something which ultimately has turned out to be a costly decision) so I started looking online.
All I found were the typical scam sites and I'd nearly lost all hope when I found a Reddit post telling me to ignore all the websites being discussed and head to little biggy. It said that I would thank them later. And I definitely would if I knew who it was. Thanks Reddit person, you were completely correct.
So I ended up on little biggy looking through all the listings, trying to find something I wanted from someone who looked trustworthy and who'd take orders from a newbie. I found Green Cat and ordered zereals. Or I found zereals and ordered from Greet Cat. I can't remember which way round it was. I can remember thinking quite carefully about who looked to be trustworthy though as my expectations were actually low about the likely outcome. I guess I figured that a cartoon cat felt more trustworthy than the other options.
At this point I was still wondering if it'd actually turn up. Not least as I'd just put both my money and my faith into a cartoon cat on the internet. I wondered if it'd be any good. Would it be ditch weed; would it be cbd?
The weed of course was top quality, delivered in good time and it weighed over the amount. I remember that really blew my mind as your average local round here aims for 6.9 on a quarter and that last point is mostly dust. The GC order arrived overweight and no dusty sprinkles. It was a decent bit of weed and cost less than a local would charge. All delivered to my door by Postman Pot.
So that was me instantly converted to an LB user. Since then I've been once or twice to score locally and only because of bitcoin or postal issues.
The qualities I look for in a vendor:
- Top products
- Reasonable prices
- Fast delivery
- Good communication
- Reliability
I find myself constantly in need of decent weed, at a good price, delivered quickly from a reliable vendor.
The last bit - reliability - that's really core. Knowing that your order will be processed and will arrive at a predictable time is essential to ordering weed online for me. I've had delayed orders from some vendors for a range of reasons varying from reasonable to what the actual fk. So a vendor who churns through orders in a timely and reliable way is always most likely to get my repeat business.
GC don't have the huge number of listings of some of the big boy (and girl) vendors, and don't have extracts but I've never had a bad bit of weed from GC and their listing text is accurate. Basically you get exactly what you expected to. There's a lot to be said for that when I consider some of the bits I've had elsewhere that were definitely not up to the promise of the listing.
At the moment I'm consuming lots of the GC super cheap cookie dawg which is lovely. I'm not actually a fan of cookies nor most dawg named strains but I'm chugging through the cookie dawg and enjoying it. It's 50 bucks a quarter so a bargain smoke. I've ordered it three times.
A while back I had the Blue Nerds from GC which was one of the best bits I've had from LB and one of the nicest smokes I've had anywhere. It wasn't that expensive but I can't remember the price. Think it was 75/80 bucks a quarter. It had a sort of silver blueberry flavour - absolutely spectacularly delicious. Lovely stuff.
While you've missed that the Jealousy is a lovely bit available right now and they have a cheaper UK Skywalker OG which is a favourite of mine. I've just ordered some Purple Mochi and while I can't vouch for it yet I'm betting it'll be lovely. Check out their LB shop from the link.
I focused on Green Cat here as they were my first vendor and that's what the topic is about. There's loads of vendors I've used on here that give an excellent service as well and would be worthy of their own topic. I might do a future write up on my top LB vendors.
But, coming back to my original question which got lost in my Green Cat fandom - do you remember your first order on Little Biggy? How did it go? And do you still order from the same vendor?
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you next time.
Let me know about your first order in the comments.
My first order:
I randomly had some bitcoin at a time when I had an injury and couldn't get about easily. My local fella refused to pop over to me (something which ultimately has turned out to be a costly decision) so I started looking online.
All I found were the typical scam sites and I'd nearly lost all hope when I found a Reddit post telling me to ignore all the websites being discussed and head to little biggy. It said that I would thank them later. And I definitely would if I knew who it was. Thanks Reddit person, you were completely correct.
So I ended up on little biggy looking through all the listings, trying to find something I wanted from someone who looked trustworthy and who'd take orders from a newbie. I found Green Cat and ordered zereals. Or I found zereals and ordered from Greet Cat. I can't remember which way round it was. I can remember thinking quite carefully about who looked to be trustworthy though as my expectations were actually low about the likely outcome. I guess I figured that a cartoon cat felt more trustworthy than the other options.
At this point I was still wondering if it'd actually turn up. Not least as I'd just put both my money and my faith into a cartoon cat on the internet. I wondered if it'd be any good. Would it be ditch weed; would it be cbd?
The weed of course was top quality, delivered in good time and it weighed over the amount. I remember that really blew my mind as your average local round here aims for 6.9 on a quarter and that last point is mostly dust. The GC order arrived overweight and no dusty sprinkles. It was a decent bit of weed and cost less than a local would charge. All delivered to my door by Postman Pot.
So that was me instantly converted to an LB user. Since then I've been once or twice to score locally and only because of bitcoin or postal issues.
The qualities I look for in a vendor:
- Top products
- Reasonable prices
- Fast delivery
- Good communication
- Reliability
I find myself constantly in need of decent weed, at a good price, delivered quickly from a reliable vendor.
The last bit - reliability - that's really core. Knowing that your order will be processed and will arrive at a predictable time is essential to ordering weed online for me. I've had delayed orders from some vendors for a range of reasons varying from reasonable to what the actual fk. So a vendor who churns through orders in a timely and reliable way is always most likely to get my repeat business.
GC don't have the huge number of listings of some of the big boy (and girl) vendors, and don't have extracts but I've never had a bad bit of weed from GC and their listing text is accurate. Basically you get exactly what you expected to. There's a lot to be said for that when I consider some of the bits I've had elsewhere that were definitely not up to the promise of the listing.
At the moment I'm consuming lots of the GC super cheap cookie dawg which is lovely. I'm not actually a fan of cookies nor most dawg named strains but I'm chugging through the cookie dawg and enjoying it. It's 50 bucks a quarter so a bargain smoke. I've ordered it three times.
A while back I had the Blue Nerds from GC which was one of the best bits I've had from LB and one of the nicest smokes I've had anywhere. It wasn't that expensive but I can't remember the price. Think it was 75/80 bucks a quarter. It had a sort of silver blueberry flavour - absolutely spectacularly delicious. Lovely stuff.
While you've missed that the Jealousy is a lovely bit available right now and they have a cheaper UK Skywalker OG which is a favourite of mine. I've just ordered some Purple Mochi and while I can't vouch for it yet I'm betting it'll be lovely. Check out their LB shop from the link.
I focused on Green Cat here as they were my first vendor and that's what the topic is about. There's loads of vendors I've used on here that give an excellent service as well and would be worthy of their own topic. I might do a future write up on my top LB vendors.
But, coming back to my original question which got lost in my Green Cat fandom - do you remember your first order on Little Biggy? How did it go? And do you still order from the same vendor?
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you next time.
Let me know about your first order in the comments.
After many years of not smoking anything circumstances arose where I needed some decent weed. I asked my long-term smoking buddy, and he pointed me here. It was like a magical wonderland!! Look at all of the fantastic things available! I was dazzled. Searching through I settled on 7g of Cherry Sherbet from Riley Packs. Left me in a drooling mess. Eventually I had to get my own account as my mate was pissed off with constantly being asked to buy stuff. I'd like to think the thrill had worn off by now, but, alas, it doesn't.
Druids Magic, had a 1/4 Slurricane popcorn fluff…
Done a bit of research on reddit prior; This is what I was after, small batches of ‘grown’ cannabis not produced but grown with dignity.
Popped them a message and received a prompt reply.
I could tell I was talking to someone who actually took pride in what they were selling.
Ordered, processed and sent same day. Received the following day. Amazed to say the least, hats off to Royal Mail.
Opened the parcel bag, teared the cardboard apart like a heathen. This method of opening is pretty much ritual now.
The sweet smell that slipped out of the mylar bag made me grin from ear to ear. Tipped it out… purple strewn medium to small buds with a resinous lacquer covering portions a lazy trim to say the least but my eyes lit up.
As I raised the bud closer for inspection, delighted to see cloudy thc glands with heads in tac.
This far superseding any £30 8th I could buy off the street.
I couldn’t believe it this was “popcorn fluff”.
It smoked ni on perfect, and to top
it all off it was massively over weighed.
I was on board, thank you DM :)
Done a bit of research on reddit prior; This is what I was after, small batches of ‘grown’ cannabis not produced but grown with dignity.
Popped them a message and received a prompt reply.
I could tell I was talking to someone who actually took pride in what they were selling.
Ordered, processed and sent same day. Received the following day. Amazed to say the least, hats off to Royal Mail.
Opened the parcel bag, teared the cardboard apart like a heathen. This method of opening is pretty much ritual now.
The sweet smell that slipped out of the mylar bag made me grin from ear to ear. Tipped it out… purple strewn medium to small buds with a resinous lacquer covering portions a lazy trim to say the least but my eyes lit up.
As I raised the bud closer for inspection, delighted to see cloudy thc glands with heads in tac.
This far superseding any £30 8th I could buy off the street.
I couldn’t believe it this was “popcorn fluff”.
It smoked ni on perfect, and to top
it all off it was massively over weighed.
I was on board, thank you DM :)
Dr Green Thumb for me. I ordered 10 grams of Sunset Sherbet hash which got lost in transit 😅. They sent me out another in no time 💚
The Sunset Sherbet was my first hash buy on LB. Went back for that a few times, really nice hash.
I've not ordered from Dr Green Thumb but often look through their hash listings. Am glad you got your first order sorted - that's the exact thing you don't want to happen first time! What's the sunset like as a hash? I think I might take the plunge and get a Q from there on payday. I'd likely get the apple one I think.
They are my go to for hash. I’ve gone through most of their menu since that order. The sunset sherbet I had was quite some time ago, but I do remember it being clean and tasty for a single filtered commercial hash. Very strong too. However, since then, I now seem to go for their triple filtered ones as they tend to be very strong and taste of the used genetics. I’d recommend their Runtz triple filtered they have at the moment 👍
I’m more of a weed smoker tbh. I have tried a few on LB since I’ve joined, but I’ve not found any as good as I can get currently. It’s the hash I keep coming back for!
My first order after browsing on here for months was with Urban Leaf Co.
I was getting really fucked off waiting for dealers to either show up hours late or not at all and being made to feel like I was an inconvenience / in the wrong.
Started browsing the internet. Dropped £50 on a punt on what turned out to be a scam website after googling. Similarly then found a post on Reddit about this place despite being sceptical.
My first order was 3.5g of Gelato and ULC posted it and arrived the next day, WITH a grinder, papers and some cbd lollies.
I miss the days of vendors giving out free stuff. But I’m not an entitled prick and obviously as long as I get what I pay for, I don’t care. It’s just always a nice bonus when vendors do that. Have had a few do that in the last 5 years.
I was getting really fucked off waiting for dealers to either show up hours late or not at all and being made to feel like I was an inconvenience / in the wrong.
Started browsing the internet. Dropped £50 on a punt on what turned out to be a scam website after googling. Similarly then found a post on Reddit about this place despite being sceptical.
My first order was 3.5g of Gelato and ULC posted it and arrived the next day, WITH a grinder, papers and some cbd lollies.
I miss the days of vendors giving out free stuff. But I’m not an entitled prick and obviously as long as I get what I pay for, I don’t care. It’s just always a nice bonus when vendors do that. Have had a few do that in the last 5 years.
Glad you got a good first experience too. I was also hacked off with the general chaos that surrounds a local seller. And how hit and miss it was on strains and quality. Am super happy to find LB.
As you say first purchase and impression really important to how your future on here will go...I indeed remember it was gorilla zkittles 2g off the original JJ. Went on, researched, watched, read, and touch wood fingers haven't been burned since
Definitely. I see some newbies caught up in chaos in the topics sometimes and feel for them. I'm glad my first one went smoothly.
My first buy was an ounce of Zheetos from the original Pistach. In my hands less than 24 hours after the order was placed.
I've had some good cheapies from Pistach, and as you say very fast. Glad yours worked out man. That first impression of lb is important I guess to whether we stayed.
My first TWO orders on here exit scammed!- its hard enough choosing as a noob and they both had excellent reviews and had been around a while. The second one called Premium Extracts had a very good reputation but were gone as soon as they got my order lol!
I had no idea if escrow was a real thing so was amazed when I got all my moneyback straight away- without even disputes because they had buggered off!
So with my coin back in my wallet I thought "3rd Time Lucky!" and ordered Portland Oregon Mimosa from Smoggyman. It rocked my world. Turned up the very next day in a tupperware container to protect the integrity of these truly huge beautiful nugs. I was in green heaven and I've never looked back!
I had no idea if escrow was a real thing so was amazed when I got all my moneyback straight away- without even disputes because they had buggered off!
So with my coin back in my wallet I thought "3rd Time Lucky!" and ordered Portland Oregon Mimosa from Smoggyman. It rocked my world. Turned up the very next day in a tupperware container to protect the integrity of these truly huge beautiful nugs. I was in green heaven and I've never looked back!
That's a rough start Polly. I don't know if I'd have continued. Possibly as I started with free money. My first two orders were sort of free as I had random bitcoins I didn't know what to do with and the tiny amounts I had grew pretty substantially over the years that I didn't know what to do with them. Didn't last long once I found LB though.
I didn't believe the escrow system either and thought it was probably smoke and mirrors - a part of the grift. Also as the order gets paid it disappears as a number until it's sent so I first thought that was that. Money done. Order gone. I am stupid. I was lucky to trust a cartoon cat that turned out to be super reliable.
I look at the site with different eyes of course now I understand the clunkiness of the design and the way it works.
I'm glad you stuck with it Polly - LB wouldn't be the same without you of course. Considering my affection for orange strains I'm not the hugest Mimosa fan. It's like the lager tops of orange strains for me. Although it's fair to say many people actually hate the exact dank sour orange flavour I crave the most.
I didn't believe the escrow system either and thought it was probably smoke and mirrors - a part of the grift. Also as the order gets paid it disappears as a number until it's sent so I first thought that was that. Money done. Order gone. I am stupid. I was lucky to trust a cartoon cat that turned out to be super reliable.
I look at the site with different eyes of course now I understand the clunkiness of the design and the way it works.
I'm glad you stuck with it Polly - LB wouldn't be the same without you of course. Considering my affection for orange strains I'm not the hugest Mimosa fan. It's like the lager tops of orange strains for me. Although it's fair to say many people actually hate the exact dank sour orange flavour I crave the most.
Thanks man for being super reliable. LB is a funny looking place for a newbie. As you know how it works behind the scenes perhaps you have a different perception. Looking through the comments it seems like lots of people hung around a while before ordering to satisfy themselves it was real. I count myself lucky I chose GC first and had a positive first experience. Honestly I've had loads of nice bits from your store since then. I'll be back for more GC - just been paid.
After a 30 odd year hiatus I decided I wanted to get back into smoking weed again but didn't know any plugs any more so I looked online and came across budmother who sells D8 hash. I really enjoyed the high from the D8 but the hash was poor quality and probably contained contaminants. So I kept looking and came across a website called star doggy who i bought some girl scout cookies off. Lovely bit of weed with a very euphoric come up which suddenly switched into the most relaxing body high I've ever had, like floating weightless in space. Then soon after I came across a few people mentioning little biggy, I think on Reddit, and had a look at it and never looked back. Figuring out all the bitcoin stuff was a headache but I persevered and after sussing it out put my first order in for a 1g sample of Hindu kush from the green team. I don't buy from them anymore but I'm grateful to them for their no minimum buy requirements which allowed me to build up my buys, and cheap 1g samples which allowed me to try out lots of different strains.
I guess bitcoin is a bit of a barrier for some people. If I'd had to buy my own first time I don't know if I'd have moved forward or not. I was lucky I had some from taking the revolut quiz when I got that account. Those coins had grown enough to cover my first couple of orders. So I got in to lb gambling the coins I couldn't seem to spend anywhere else anyway.
I've not had the Hindu kush but I've used TGT cheap g's before too. I had master kush which I believe is a Hindu kush cross from GC quite recently. That was a lovely bit.
I understand why many vendors don't deal with newbies. But without some vendors accomodating newbies the site could never grow so I'm grateful many do.
I've not had the Hindu kush but I've used TGT cheap g's before too. I had master kush which I believe is a Hindu kush cross from GC quite recently. That was a lovely bit.
I understand why many vendors don't deal with newbies. But without some vendors accomodating newbies the site could never grow so I'm grateful many do.
I had a lovely bit of bubba kush off TGT. Lush tingly sensations throughout the body. Funnily enough it was one of their lows and very cheap but even though it had crap bag appeal, it had one of the nicest body buzzes I've ever had. Another funny thing about this was some bigga was kicking off about how crap it was and that they'd bought a large quantity and was going to bin it and I thought no, give it to me instead I love it 😄
I've had all sorts of nice cheapies from LB with only a few crap ones. I think some people expect top shelf for twenty bucks a go.
I vaguely remember my first being Drugs Inc, few years ago. Only been here 2 years, feels like a lifetime.
I definitely don't miss the days of waiting for matey to get home from the pub so I could rush round there at whatever random time it was before he passed out or sold out. I don't know drugs Inc but glad your first order went well and you converted to LB.
Drugs Inc is now Your Natural Medicine, or I believe that's the rumour. Yeah, I absolutely hated getting from street, the guy almost never knew what he was given, and it's awkward as fuck getting on the bus with a half oz of smelly weed wrapped in a takeaway menu. One of my best mates nowadays though, not bought from him in years, had him round mine for a smoke of the good stuff last week :)
Hehehe. That made me laugh. I came back on a train once with a load of cheese and stunk the whole carriage out. Definitely don't miss that. Ah ynm - I know them.
7g of trim from the Green Team. I didn't understand crypto and paid about £20 in BTC fees!
Was that the fairly recent halving event on bitcoin? That's the one time I had to go see a local to get some Stardawg dust as fees were matching order costs. If you're a newbie to crypto it would have been about the worst point to dive in as you'd have nothing to compare it to.
Henry of Ak-47 hash, think it was from Hashtag UK# 🤔.
Don't believe they are on here anymore.
Got so fed up with either shit weed or no weed at all in my local area.
Despite being friends with several growers locally 🙄.
So pure desperation forced me to Google and look at different sites offering weed, all of which I felt were fake scammer sites.
Even bought some CBD garbage off of a legit site, it's like the difference between real Coke Cola and some very cheap Cola.
It tastes about right, but you can tell it's not the proper thing and mostly just gave me a headache.
So many more months of shit/ no weed googling away trying to find any site slightly genuine looking.......
Wait what's this??? littlebiggy??
Could just tell from how the site looked and the topics/reviews/items etc, that it must be real.
Ummm'd and ahhhh'd for a while, researching/checking Borg info for how to buy on the site. Did research into Bitcoin and all that.
Then finally thought fuck it, take the risk or smoke shit/no weed.
Had a few questionable deals from a number of vendors over the years, but like I've always said to others when I talk about the site "I've always received weed" some better than others.
One of the best risks I've ever taken in my life! I will continue to use this site till I die or the site does!
Long live LB!!!! 💪💪💪💪
Don't believe they are on here anymore.
Got so fed up with either shit weed or no weed at all in my local area.
Despite being friends with several growers locally 🙄.
So pure desperation forced me to Google and look at different sites offering weed, all of which I felt were fake scammer sites.
Even bought some CBD garbage off of a legit site, it's like the difference between real Coke Cola and some very cheap Cola.
It tastes about right, but you can tell it's not the proper thing and mostly just gave me a headache.
So many more months of shit/ no weed googling away trying to find any site slightly genuine looking.......
Wait what's this??? littlebiggy??
Could just tell from how the site looked and the topics/reviews/items etc, that it must be real.
Ummm'd and ahhhh'd for a while, researching/checking Borg info for how to buy on the site. Did research into Bitcoin and all that.
Then finally thought fuck it, take the risk or smoke shit/no weed.
Had a few questionable deals from a number of vendors over the years, but like I've always said to others when I talk about the site "I've always received weed" some better than others.
One of the best risks I've ever taken in my life! I will continue to use this site till I die or the site does!
Long live LB!!!! 💪💪💪💪
I've been tempted to try the CBD stuff to see what it's like. Your description is much what I expected. Like alcohol free beer. It almost tastes like beer but you wonder why you're drinking it.
Amongst the many bits I've bought I've had some questionable bits and some questionable service but for the most part I've had decent bits from vendors who are pretty efficient. I've got two orders outstanding so now I've called it one of them is bound to f**k up! Long live LB!
Amongst the many bits I've bought I've had some questionable bits and some questionable service but for the most part I've had decent bits from vendors who are pretty efficient. I've got two orders outstanding so now I've called it one of them is bound to f**k up! Long live LB!
My first buy was 1ml distillate from bud brothers if I recall their name correctly. I don't think they are around anymore, I hope they doing well. At that time distillate was very hard to find so I was really happy to have found this place and for the first time I could make my own thc vapes.
This is all before my time here for sure. Distillate / RSO is still one of the things that excites me the most here as I know I can't get that from a fella down the road like I could some weed.I use it for edibles though.
They were different times for sure with only a fraction of sellers compared to now and when distillate was in stock it was like christmas arrived.
So age old smoker but started a family and it dropped off, started fishing again with my pals and night fishing was filled with old pals chatting and smoking, none of us like weed anymore all found the high to much for family life so searching out quality hash, I’ve always loved good hash. Found the site through high and politie newsletter and sat and watched for a few months, one night decided to order a mix of hash off eddys, surprised it turned up and was great, have purchased a few more since and also won some thanks to a giveaway, still don’t smoke loads but I’ve got a lovely little stash for when I do👍🏻
Eddy's has some crazy good bits of hash in. Good first choice too as he's super reliable and you get exactly what you expected to. I still pick up commercial hash once a month-ish as I quite like a basic hash joint. Especially if I start early.
Yes I have to stop myself from buying when I was younger I loved the hunt for quality hash, now it’s all here!
I found this place after a relative posted some bud for my MS suffering wife and it got me doing a bit of skimming the web for a source. Found this place and thought I'd take a punt on £50 and threw an order in for a Q of Biker OG Kush from The Green Team. I remember holding in laughter as the postie turned up with a package. I've never looked back and I reckon I've driven site traffic up a bit. I know at least two others who signed up after I pointed this place out. Long may it continue.
I hope you signed them up via your referral link to get a kickback from your sharing! I had the biker OG from TGT - was pretty alright from what I remember. I still feel like that when Postman Pot drops off my latest parcel. Glad you had a positive first experience and shared the love with your mates.
Unfortunately word of mouth, way too excited to tell someone about here to remember, sadly.
That said, we have a little smoke club going on a few years now and the likes of little biggy have certainly made a decent contribution.
That said, we have a little smoke club going on a few years now and the likes of little biggy have certainly made a decent contribution.
Bet it blew your head off. I gave up a few years back. It didn't work out so well but that first smoke when I started again - bloody hell -was liking taking a hard drug. I was fully off my tits. My brain off in cerebral lala land.
Yes It did 🤣
I remember taking 2 - 3 small hits thinking this is enough .
But now , I’ll empty a 1 ml in 3 days if its Strawberry Diesel or GSC .
I remember taking 2 - 3 small hits thinking this is enough .
But now , I’ll empty a 1 ml in 3 days if its Strawberry Diesel or GSC .
I wish it did that every time. Tolerance is a curse. I should probably schedule in breaks as I'd enjoy it more. Annoyingly I suffer some pain though.
Sorry to hear brother .
I’ve come to the conclusion that I enjoy weed . Been off and on for years , contemplating if its good or not ….
I dunno its by far the best fun i have when it comes to consuming something .
I’ve come to the conclusion that I enjoy weed . Been off and on for years , contemplating if its good or not ….
I dunno its by far the best fun i have when it comes to consuming something .
i started uni and went to a dealer here twice before i decided in person wasn't for me. had to head to his place, wouldn't message me till 2am, soggy weed, etc. looked online and found lb through a reddit post and looked for the most weed for the least amount of money, which was some lovely shake from drugs inc uk (are they still about? been a while since i've seen them) and it got there a couple days later. never went back. been to a few other vendors since, i was enjoying pistach shake for a while, but now i'm onto lvcannabis and their lovely popcorn shake
It's interesting how many people found LB via Reddit. I don't know drugs Inc but I've read that LV & Pistach are the same vendor.
i try to keep my nose out of discussions like that on here because it makes me more paranoid when my post doesn't arrive lol. they're both good service for the price either way!
That's probably very wise. I also don't tend to involve myself on LB politics. I've had cheapies from both that have been great value but you roll the dice a bit there.
Covid hit and I had moved to a more rural location. So no way of meeting my usual plugs. Did a bit of googling and stumbled on this site. Was humming and hawing about putting an order in but eventually did with Radar Breeder. Cant remember the strain now but I was blown away. The rest is history. I would be lost without this site.
My local was actually super reliable during covid as he'd actually be at home instead of the pub. He'd pop bits outside so no human contact. Was all very quick and simple. LB offers a much better service & better prices though.
🤔I am not actually sure, I think it was some blue zushi from pistach. I had ordered from here and a Canadian site at the same time and I think I had 3 or 4 LB orders in before the Canadian stuff landed.
I wanted to try some moonrocks and needed a minimum number of orders, I was ordering off anyone in the early days, for me and for friends just to get the numbers up, got the moonrocks and they were the RSO/FECO ones🤮. Eventually got some decent ones when they were on but the novelty had passed and I had fallen for the hash on here.
Now I mainly stick to a few favoured vendors, I only have a few that I wouldn't buy from and all the others are on a kind of would use list.
I wanted to try some moonrocks and needed a minimum number of orders, I was ordering off anyone in the early days, for me and for friends just to get the numbers up, got the moonrocks and they were the RSO/FECO ones🤮. Eventually got some decent ones when they were on but the novelty had passed and I had fallen for the hash on here.
Now I mainly stick to a few favoured vendors, I only have a few that I wouldn't buy from and all the others are on a kind of would use list.
I'd also always wanted to try moonrocks and I also got rso type. Were okay as a smoke but I didn't rush back and I've still not bought any others. Maybe at Christmas or something.
I have only ever seen them 3 times on here and bought them!!! 2 were really nice but 3rd was 🤮the vendor sent me an 8th of Biscotti as a replacement and that was 🔥🔥🔥 Haven't seen any moonrocks since but always looking and hoping 🤞
I was going to post a link but I couldn't find them. I saw kaws moonrocks recently on here. I think I'll try to get some in stock for Christmas just for a change up - if any become available.
Unfortunately it was the kaws i had and were 🤮 Big up to the vendor for replacing it tho😁😁 they're no longer in stock
Oh. Well I suppose on a positive note you've saved me some money in future! I'd thought they would be the go-to rocks on here. Seen them twice in branded little tubs. I guess you're probably better off buying some premium bud, bit of shatter, and a nice hash then just mixing them together in a joint or pipe as it'd smoke pretty much the same.
With the reasonable prices on here for the components i guess ur right 👍 i hadn't thought of that 😁😁
I guess you could make your own fairly easily then let them fester for a while in a tub to go fully authentic. I don't know what the ratios are but there'll be a website out there with instructions I would imagine. I know there's kief for sale but I think it'd be nice with shatter and static hash. Or if you wanted to be super posh you could get the diamonds from the Canadian place, crush them into powder, and use that on outside. If you do get playful please let me know how it goes.
Likewise and will do, tho i will more likely get side tracked by something "shiny" as usually happens on this site and keep my fingers crossed that some will appear from a reputable source on here 😂
I know exactly what you mean. I went through a cold cure hash phase recently while eddy's was selling it discounted. Really lovely stuff. Think it's full price again now for the new batch. I've got a dab pen now (did a topic on that) so I've been blasting that. That's the nice thing on LB, so much choice. You're not at the hands of whatever your local picked up cheap that week.
Agreed, a veritable Willy Wonka's wonderland of products from far and wide. Seen your topics on here and love the profile pic 👍👍👍Happy Dabbing 😁😁
My first order was 3.5 grams of Liberty Haze from Hemp Lady. I was slightly apprehensive after placing my order as it was my first time so didn't know what to expect but everything was smooth sailing and it landed two days later.
I mostly order LV's trim and pop corn now as for the price and weight it's unbelievable value and keeps me going through the week without breaking the bank.
I'm just so thankful to have found a site like LB if I'm honest don't know what I would do without it and not to mention the vendors who make all this possible :-)
Thanks
I mostly order LV's trim and pop corn now as for the price and weight it's unbelievable value and keeps me going through the week without breaking the bank.
I'm just so thankful to have found a site like LB if I'm honest don't know what I would do without it and not to mention the vendors who make all this possible :-)
Thanks
I can remember HL starting on here! Glad it went smoothly - what was the haze like? There's a lot to be said for the budget vendors and bargain bits on here. I often get cheapie bits in to get me through.
It was a while ago now but the high was nice and mellow and definitely did the job and for the price you can't really complain.
The thing that was a real eye opener for me after discovering this site was just how many people buy trim/shake. I didn't even know there was market for such a thing before finding this site as most street guys i know only deal in buds with the standard price being £30 for 3.5 for example haze or dawg.
I know higher quality bud costs more but when i started seeing 3.5 bags being sold for £40+ i just couldn't justify spending that kind of money and thanks to LB i don't have to!
The thing that was a real eye opener for me after discovering this site was just how many people buy trim/shake. I didn't even know there was market for such a thing before finding this site as most street guys i know only deal in buds with the standard price being £30 for 3.5 for example haze or dawg.
I know higher quality bud costs more but when i started seeing 3.5 bags being sold for £40+ i just couldn't justify spending that kind of money and thanks to LB i don't have to!
Were the nice ones that you got the runtz ones, I can't remember who had them but they were really nice👌
6 posts
+18 votes
by
BigRoo
My Perfect Cookies: D9 & RSO Baking with BigRoo
by
BigRoo
My Perfect Cookies: D9 & RSO Baking with BigRoo
If you're shit at baking like me, trust in Betty Crocker. She's a dab hand at baking and makes a near perfect blend of whatever ingredients go into a tasty biscuit. So all you need to concentrate on is your concentrates - the one key ingredient that Betty leaves out of her mix.
Maybe someone should package ready-made thc cookie mix as the Betty Canna brand. Until that day here's my method.
I've been baking cookies out of various stuff from weed to vaped weed to hash to distillates for a while and have recently decided upon my perfect blend.
You will need:
- Butter or margarine
- Grease proof paper
- Pack of Betty Crocker cookie mix
- RSO
- D9 Distillate
- An oven
- An evening with nothing important on
- Music and/or sci-fi
Making the cookies is simple. If it wasn't I'd f**k it up and this would be one of my disaster reports.
First you need to decide how many cookies you are making. Then put enough mix for that many into the bowl. This is easy so far right? I usually only make one or two cookies at once then I save the rest for another night. I'm making two small cookies for sake of these instructions. Never underestimate what I do for the lb community folks.
You'll need the oven turned on to start heating up. This probably isn't news to you but an Ideal starting point nonetheless. I've no idea what temp it'll be for you. Go with what the pack says.
Next you'll need to get the small bit of butter and melt it. By small I mean a teaspoon. I use a microwave for two seconds. Probably dangerous. Ask a grown up about this.
Both the RSO and the D9 are easier to work with warm. I pop them in a baggy in hot water for a few mins.
Then you want a blend of D9 and RSO squeezed into the butter. I am doing 200mg RSO & 400mg D9 for two little cookies. But please find what works for you. I recommend starting small. Too much RSO isn't completely wonderful to experience. But you do you.
Mix the D9 and RSO and hot melted butter up so it's blended together. Sometimes D9 can be stubborn so take care not to discard it if it's solidified into a small lump. The RSO makes the butter go green and you start to question your life choices.
Let the mixture cool a bit so it's not boiling when you add it to the cookie mix. If you do it melts the chocolate chips.
Mix the butter and cookie mix up with a fork. Get it to a breadcrumbs look. Then add a tiny bit of water. Like a teaspoon. It should form into a ball in the palm of your hand as you roll it about. If not add a bit more water. You're aiming for a dough not a liquid though. It should be easy to handle and mildly sticky.
Pop your balls of dough onto the baking tray on the greased proof paper I'd forgotten to say to get ready earlier, and flatten them a bit so they're biscuit shaped. I usually mark with a fork on top but I don't know why.
Put that into the oven at the correct temperature or about 190 if you're using my oven. (Also say hi. I'm in the front room.)
It takes 9 mins in my oven which tends to aggressively cook stuff.
Let it cool for a few mins. Eat the first one while it's warm and melty but let it solidify into a biscuit format. Find the Goldilocks point of perfect cookie consumption. RSO does taint the cookie flavour but later on you'll be glad you ate it.
First you bake the cookies and then the cookies bake you. You need to chill and give the cookie(s) an hour or so to work their magic.
If you've made lots of cookies I'd recommend waiting over an hour to see how you're going rather than munch them all. Space out the cookies so the cookies don't space you out.
And that's my perfect cookies. That's all you do. Then all you need do is find a comfy position and absorb whatever evening's entertainment you've got lined up. Doesn't matter if it's a sci-fi film, spacey album or a night out at the bingo. Whatever floats your boat is likely to be even more floatier after eating the cookies.
I used D9 and RSO from Dr Distillate who's generally got a good deal on them. Have linked below.
Even if your tolerance is high I'd recommend starting with a disappointingly low dose to check out how it is. Or make multiple cookies so you can test and then dive in after an hour or so. Caution really will be your friend when it comes to edibles.
Happy to hear recommendations on baking, thc products to use, or any questions or advice. It's always nice when people chime in and knowledge gets shared so please do comment if you have something to ask or add.
I hope my cookie recipe was useful to you and if not that it was entertaining at least. If you know about cooking, as I say, please add your own ideas.
Thanks for reading. I'll see you in the next topic.
Maybe someone should package ready-made thc cookie mix as the Betty Canna brand. Until that day here's my method.
I've been baking cookies out of various stuff from weed to vaped weed to hash to distillates for a while and have recently decided upon my perfect blend.
You will need:
- Butter or margarine
- Grease proof paper
- Pack of Betty Crocker cookie mix
- RSO
- D9 Distillate
- An oven
- An evening with nothing important on
- Music and/or sci-fi
Making the cookies is simple. If it wasn't I'd f**k it up and this would be one of my disaster reports.
First you need to decide how many cookies you are making. Then put enough mix for that many into the bowl. This is easy so far right? I usually only make one or two cookies at once then I save the rest for another night. I'm making two small cookies for sake of these instructions. Never underestimate what I do for the lb community folks.
You'll need the oven turned on to start heating up. This probably isn't news to you but an Ideal starting point nonetheless. I've no idea what temp it'll be for you. Go with what the pack says.
Next you'll need to get the small bit of butter and melt it. By small I mean a teaspoon. I use a microwave for two seconds. Probably dangerous. Ask a grown up about this.
Both the RSO and the D9 are easier to work with warm. I pop them in a baggy in hot water for a few mins.
Then you want a blend of D9 and RSO squeezed into the butter. I am doing 200mg RSO & 400mg D9 for two little cookies. But please find what works for you. I recommend starting small. Too much RSO isn't completely wonderful to experience. But you do you.
Mix the D9 and RSO and hot melted butter up so it's blended together. Sometimes D9 can be stubborn so take care not to discard it if it's solidified into a small lump. The RSO makes the butter go green and you start to question your life choices.
Let the mixture cool a bit so it's not boiling when you add it to the cookie mix. If you do it melts the chocolate chips.
Mix the butter and cookie mix up with a fork. Get it to a breadcrumbs look. Then add a tiny bit of water. Like a teaspoon. It should form into a ball in the palm of your hand as you roll it about. If not add a bit more water. You're aiming for a dough not a liquid though. It should be easy to handle and mildly sticky.
Pop your balls of dough onto the baking tray on the greased proof paper I'd forgotten to say to get ready earlier, and flatten them a bit so they're biscuit shaped. I usually mark with a fork on top but I don't know why.
Put that into the oven at the correct temperature or about 190 if you're using my oven. (Also say hi. I'm in the front room.)
It takes 9 mins in my oven which tends to aggressively cook stuff.
Let it cool for a few mins. Eat the first one while it's warm and melty but let it solidify into a biscuit format. Find the Goldilocks point of perfect cookie consumption. RSO does taint the cookie flavour but later on you'll be glad you ate it.
First you bake the cookies and then the cookies bake you. You need to chill and give the cookie(s) an hour or so to work their magic.
If you've made lots of cookies I'd recommend waiting over an hour to see how you're going rather than munch them all. Space out the cookies so the cookies don't space you out.
And that's my perfect cookies. That's all you do. Then all you need do is find a comfy position and absorb whatever evening's entertainment you've got lined up. Doesn't matter if it's a sci-fi film, spacey album or a night out at the bingo. Whatever floats your boat is likely to be even more floatier after eating the cookies.
I used D9 and RSO from Dr Distillate who's generally got a good deal on them. Have linked below.
Even if your tolerance is high I'd recommend starting with a disappointingly low dose to check out how it is. Or make multiple cookies so you can test and then dive in after an hour or so. Caution really will be your friend when it comes to edibles.
Happy to hear recommendations on baking, thc products to use, or any questions or advice. It's always nice when people chime in and knowledge gets shared so please do comment if you have something to ask or add.
I hope my cookie recipe was useful to you and if not that it was entertaining at least. If you know about cooking, as I say, please add your own ideas.
Thanks for reading. I'll see you in the next topic.
A very enjoyable & indeed thorough guide there mate!
About only tip I’d maybe add is instead of putting your rso/distillate syringes in baggies filled with hot water to make the stuff more runny, you can simply blast the syringe with a hair dryer for a few seconds 👍
Actually I do have a second tip!! I never get munchies anymore from just smoking or dabbing but fuck me, sometimes edibles give me crazy munchies 😂 I’d recommend anyone making their own strong edibles also has some nice snack food close by heh.
About only tip I’d maybe add is instead of putting your rso/distillate syringes in baggies filled with hot water to make the stuff more runny, you can simply blast the syringe with a hair dryer for a few seconds 👍
Actually I do have a second tip!! I never get munchies anymore from just smoking or dabbing but fuck me, sometimes edibles give me crazy munchies 😂 I’d recommend anyone making their own strong edibles also has some nice snack food close by heh.
Thanks man. Both fair tips. How likely I am to get munchies usually depends on what I've been doing. If I've exercised and had a good dinner I'm alright. But if I'm a bit out of balance food wise or I've been lazy all day, I go off on a wild one and eat everything once I'm properly stoned.
Hey man entertaining as always even when it goes right😂
In my experience with cookies it is time and temperature = texture. Lower the oven temperature and bake for longer if you want a crunchier cookie.
Another thing that might be worth thinking about is making all the butter and storing in fridge or freezer depending how soon you will use it. This means you only have to mess about mixing it once and you can calculate the required dose easier, probably better mixing in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
In my experience with cookies it is time and temperature = texture. Lower the oven temperature and bake for longer if you want a crunchier cookie.
Another thing that might be worth thinking about is making all the butter and storing in fridge or freezer depending how soon you will use it. This means you only have to mess about mixing it once and you can calculate the required dose easier, probably better mixing in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
Thanks man. I've not made the butter to store before as I don't tend to think that far forwards and only make up what I intend to consume. Would make sense though as I tend to have a little bash at the cookies every weekend.
I probably should melt the butter properly. Always seems like it's on the brink of exploding in the microwave. It is fast though.
I probably should melt the butter properly. Always seems like it's on the brink of exploding in the microwave. It is fast though.
Entertaining read as always fella glad you enjoyed and agree go low dosage and work up if needed
32 posts
+107 votes
by
BigRoo
RSO is the way to go
by
BigRoo
RSO is the way to go
I was kindly given some FECO a few weeks back which I'd been enjoying immensely so this week I bought some RSO to continue on the full spectrum journey. It was recommended to me on a previous topic and I'm glad it was.
Small Test:
My first test I baked a cookie with a really small amount of RSO in. Even if you're pretty tolerant like me I'd advise starting small with any new thing. I'd heard RSO can be a wee bit unpleasant to take too much of.
Anyway, even with a cautious amount, it wasn't exactly the best flavour addition. I've been on a healthy diet and a lot of my sweet hopes and dreams were bet on that cookie. It made it taste how I imagine a cookie would taste if it had been grown in a lab. It had a sort of clinical taste. My usual delta 9 distillate doesn't notably change the cookie taste.
Full Test:
After a couple of hours I figured I was on pretty safe ground. Like I wasn't crouched trembling in the corner of a dark room or pacing around gasping. So I squished a bigger bit out the syringe onto a piece of chocolate and ate that.
That tasted pretty bad. However the effects were really quite lovely. I had a wide eyed spacey buzz going on. Really cerebral. Even grabbing a snack from the kitchen I found myself bowling around like I was Shaggy solving a mystery in Scooby Do. Perhaps it's not to everyone's liking but I definitely enjoyed it. I slept pretty well that night too.
Conclusion:
RSO is my new friend. But I could do with a better delivery method.
Please let me know your preferred consumption methods for RSO and also if any other strains are better or different - or anything else you think may be of interest.
Thanks for reading my topic.
Small Test:
My first test I baked a cookie with a really small amount of RSO in. Even if you're pretty tolerant like me I'd advise starting small with any new thing. I'd heard RSO can be a wee bit unpleasant to take too much of.
Anyway, even with a cautious amount, it wasn't exactly the best flavour addition. I've been on a healthy diet and a lot of my sweet hopes and dreams were bet on that cookie. It made it taste how I imagine a cookie would taste if it had been grown in a lab. It had a sort of clinical taste. My usual delta 9 distillate doesn't notably change the cookie taste.
Full Test:
After a couple of hours I figured I was on pretty safe ground. Like I wasn't crouched trembling in the corner of a dark room or pacing around gasping. So I squished a bigger bit out the syringe onto a piece of chocolate and ate that.
That tasted pretty bad. However the effects were really quite lovely. I had a wide eyed spacey buzz going on. Really cerebral. Even grabbing a snack from the kitchen I found myself bowling around like I was Shaggy solving a mystery in Scooby Do. Perhaps it's not to everyone's liking but I definitely enjoyed it. I slept pretty well that night too.
Conclusion:
RSO is my new friend. But I could do with a better delivery method.
Please let me know your preferred consumption methods for RSO and also if any other strains are better or different - or anything else you think may be of interest.
Thanks for reading my topic.
I should really take the time to bake it into something like yourself but I usually just slap it between a couple biscuits or sweets.
Thinking of that there is not many sensations worse than getting RSO stuck to your teeth lol, tastes like bitter grass.
A grain of rice sized blob is my go to dosage, anything more and I am out of action for the night.
Dr. Distillate's wares are quality mate, I find their D9 gummies to be very consistently dosed although I do prefer the full-spectrum edible high more.
Thinking of that there is not many sensations worse than getting RSO stuck to your teeth lol, tastes like bitter grass.
A grain of rice sized blob is my go to dosage, anything more and I am out of action for the night.
Dr. Distillate's wares are quality mate, I find their D9 gummies to be very consistently dosed although I do prefer the full-spectrum edible high more.
I buy cookie mix out the supermarket but just use a bit of it at a time to make just one or two cookies then save the rest for next week. Takes 9 mins to bake in my oven. I usually make them with d9. I think that's probably a cleaner high and lingers less - and if course tastes fine. I preferred the rso buzz though. It battered me.
Hehe yup RSO really does taste like crap!🤮
I stir mine into a strong milky coffee - but it won’t win any awards!
I stir mine into a strong milky coffee - but it won’t win any awards!
This is what I did, dropped it into a small bit of warmed milk and gulped it all down the hatch like a pill, thought best to avoid things that need chewing or I’d be tasting it all night!
Wish I could get blasted on a rice grain size like you guys though… from the 1ML syringe i recently got a 0.2 gave me a great sleep with crazy dreams and a great feeling morning, 0.2 the next day did nothing and then the last 0.6 a few days later did nothing too 😭
Wish I could get blasted on a rice grain size like you guys though… from the 1ML syringe i recently got a 0.2 gave me a great sleep with crazy dreams and a great feeling morning, 0.2 the next day did nothing and then the last 0.6 a few days later did nothing too 😭
I tend to build a tolerance quite quickly but not -that- quickly or to that level. Although I guess I'll put that to the test this weekend.
Definitely a sort of tainted sour botanical taste. I've not tried it in milk but might give that a bash.
Hi BigRoo
Thanks for sharing your experience with RSO.
I've been using edibles exclusively for two years now and do not smoke anymore but my experience of edibles is that they are not all created equal ;-)
On that basis I ma curious to find out the differences in products used to make those edibles: shatter, d9, rso, etc
Wide eyed spacey buzz is a good description of the kind of high I get the edibles I like so thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Thanks for sharing your experience with RSO.
I've been using edibles exclusively for two years now and do not smoke anymore but my experience of edibles is that they are not all created equal ;-)
On that basis I ma curious to find out the differences in products used to make those edibles: shatter, d9, rso, etc
Wide eyed spacey buzz is a good description of the kind of high I get the edibles I like so thanks for sharing.
Cheers
I usually make d9 distillate cookies. I find it's more predictable than using weed and a much cleaner stone. Also tend to not feel so wrecked the day after. The RSO had more complexity going on as a buzz. I liked it.
I've had imported shatter chews before which were really strong. Those put me on my arse.
I still smoke as well though and I've just bought a dab pen which is pretty nice. I mostly use edibles when I aim to get fully blitzed. First you bake the cookies - then the cookies bake you!
I've had imported shatter chews before which were really strong. Those put me on my arse.
I still smoke as well though and I've just bought a dab pen which is pretty nice. I mostly use edibles when I aim to get fully blitzed. First you bake the cookies - then the cookies bake you!
I do have some that were given to me with the FECO. I'd forgotten about them. Might try it although it doesn't fit my cookie ritual. I've always quite.liked the preparation part - just like rolling up, a sort of prelude to the stone.
Nice read mate, I love the RSO/FECOs too they're magic aren't they? That deep cerebral thing is just perfect, I havent been able to enjoy them for a while 😢
I've tried a few ways to have it and i'm no baker so always ended up with gap tooth or Hulkfinger or both so now I squeeze it out on a silver Rizla, wrap it and bomb it, nice and easy, no mess.
I remember from an older similar topic one Bigga squeezes theirs on to foil and puts it in the freezer for ten minutes which makes it nice and easy to swallow with a drink, I might try this when i'm able to get involved again!
I've tried a few ways to have it and i'm no baker so always ended up with gap tooth or Hulkfinger or both so now I squeeze it out on a silver Rizla, wrap it and bomb it, nice and easy, no mess.
I remember from an older similar topic one Bigga squeezes theirs on to foil and puts it in the freezer for ten minutes which makes it nice and easy to swallow with a drink, I might try this when i'm able to get involved again!
Regular RSO user here - pain relief - and I find the rizla method works well too, with zero taste.
One of my old mates, when taking fresh mushrooms, would blitz.them in a blender with some water, then freeze it into tablet sized portions and take a load of them just so he didn't have to taste it at all.
I'm not any good.at baking, I just buy cookie mix out the supermarket. You mix it with water / butter. Pretty hard to mess it up. Takes 9 mins in my oven. I usually just bake one or two and save the rest of the mixture in the packet for next time.
I'm not any good.at baking, I just buy cookie mix out the supermarket. You mix it with water / butter. Pretty hard to mess it up. Takes 9 mins in my oven. I usually just bake one or two and save the rest of the mixture in the packet for next time.
Yeah I saw you mention the cookie mix elsewhere on the topic, I think its a belter of an idea and i'm definitely going to have a go at making some myself!
Definitely simplifies something I'd otherwise f**k up. I usually mix distillate with a really tiny bit of warmed butter as I feel it distributes it more evenly through the cookie mix. You'll need some greaseproof paper too. Let me know how you go with it.
Yeah i'm cack handed enough to balls it up pretty easily, that's what led to the RSO delivery system, it's sound logic with the butter too, makes sense to infuse your butters and oils for even distribution, was thinking about infused oils before as i'd quite like to try some savoury edibles.
I've only ever made sweet stuff. Someone was selling d9 crisps here before. I've seen d9 pizza too although I'm not sure I'd want a posted pizza. But I guess people like the cannabis savouries.
Heya BigRoo!
After experimenting with RSO a few times I usually do one of the following methods.
For smaller doses upto around 300mg or so, I would just squirt the RSO onto my fingertip and then suck it off in 1 licking/sucking motion...then quickly wash that down with a strong tasting drink.
If you fancy a bigger dose and dont have giant fingers lol, then I found you can get a little piece of bread, squirt the rso onto it and then kinda fold the bread onto it self so the RSO is inside and then just plop that down the hatch.
Empty capsules as mentioned by comfortablynumb is a good idea too, bit of a pain filling them up. If you wanna try that then give the rso syringe a quick blast with the hairdryer...the liquid comes out so much easier when its warm :)
One word of warning, RSO can often make me feel just as stoned the next morning as I did when i went to bed, especially on larger doses. Once to my Mrs's horror, my eyes where fuuuuucked until about midday the following day haha.
After experimenting with RSO a few times I usually do one of the following methods.
For smaller doses upto around 300mg or so, I would just squirt the RSO onto my fingertip and then suck it off in 1 licking/sucking motion...then quickly wash that down with a strong tasting drink.
If you fancy a bigger dose and dont have giant fingers lol, then I found you can get a little piece of bread, squirt the rso onto it and then kinda fold the bread onto it self so the RSO is inside and then just plop that down the hatch.
Empty capsules as mentioned by comfortablynumb is a good idea too, bit of a pain filling them up. If you wanna try that then give the rso syringe a quick blast with the hairdryer...the liquid comes out so much easier when its warm :)
One word of warning, RSO can often make me feel just as stoned the next morning as I did when i went to bed, especially on larger doses. Once to my Mrs's horror, my eyes where fuuuuucked until about midday the following day haha.
With the rso I popped it in a bag in hot water for a bit before I used it as I always do that to use d9. I'd definitely rather avoid licking it off my fingers though I gotta admit man. The bread might be a winner.
I used to get cookie hangovers making edibles with weed. The d9 is usually pretty forgiving the following day in comparison. I was okay the day after the RSO but it was a Sunday and I got up late. Might have been a different story if I'd had shit to do early.
I used to get cookie hangovers making edibles with weed. The d9 is usually pretty forgiving the following day in comparison. I was okay the day after the RSO but it was a Sunday and I got up late. Might have been a different story if I'd had shit to do early.
Great read mate
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the full spectrum, and over doing it as always 😂
The empty capsules are about the best way I have found to avoid the after taste, you can get all different sizes and they are really cheap.
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the full spectrum, and over doing it as always 😂
The empty capsules are about the best way I have found to avoid the after taste, you can get all different sizes and they are really cheap.
Thanks man - the feco with the dropper wasn't as bad tasting as it was mixed down and went under the tongue. I'd have some soda water after and it was done and dusted. The RSO I tasted for ages after eating it with chocolate. I am liking the effects though for sure.
Yeah diluting it with MCT oil definitely makes it more palatable. I usually have it with a hot drink and that always washes any taste away.
Made one batch which had a nice flavour so I am tempted to have a go at some single strain batches at some point to see how the terps carry over.
Made one batch which had a nice flavour so I am tempted to have a go at some single strain batches at some point to see how the terps carry over.
I should get some. I'd be interested to know how the strain effects the final product - let us know if you move forward with it.
I will do.
I have got a couple of plants grown from seeds that I got in some shake.
They will be getting flipped to flower once my last auto is chopped and I hope to do some experimenting with whatever they produce, that will be next year though.
I have got a couple of plants grown from seeds that I got in some shake.
They will be getting flipped to flower once my last auto is chopped and I hope to do some experimenting with whatever they produce, that will be next year though.
I think if I had a grow I'd play around at kitchen science a lot more often. I used to take trim off a mate but he doesn't do it any more. Sounds like you got a fun setup mate.
I had grown my own for about 6 or 7 years then had to take it down. I endured a year of shit street weed before I found LB💚 which has saved me so much hassle but I have managed to codge a temporary setup together it has got issues but it is producing now so it will keep me going until I can get a decent space sorted out next year. I will still be buying hash and concentrates and the occasional bit of bud on here though because I love the variety.
I'd likely be the same. There's some fantastic bits and bobs pop up on LB. Pink leaf pharmacy got a deal on diamond extracts at min 2for1. I've not ordered any but there's always something like that to tempt me on LB.
Had the wax off them and that was banging, top vendor. I have just bought a mixture of hash from the good stuff or I would have got some of those diamonds
I've had a couple of bits from them which have been excellent. I've not got any hash at the min but had been having eddy's jungle boys clearance cold cure hash which was lovely and then had the green barz hash. I like a bit of posh sticky hash to liven up my spliffs. Looks like you've got a good selection there man.
Try those Betty Crocker brownie mixes you get in the supermarket. Half a 1ml syringe mixed in will do wonders.
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Ever heard of a strain called Gringo?
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BigRoo
Ever heard of a strain called Gringo?
Apparently the Gringo was an Essex / East London thing. Like we're special or something. I believe it was a cheese cross that had monstered into a potent and flavourful sort of sweet n sour musky weed. It was only available as cuttings not seeds for growers. I've not seen it for years now but part of me hopes someone still has a crop going.
I'm wondering - how far did the Gringo travel? Have you heard of it? For a while it was a sure-fire winner round here. Lovely stuff. Probably around 2004ish.
So - have you had the Gringo? Has your part of the country had any unique strains you've not seen available elsewhere?
I'm wondering - how far did the Gringo travel? Have you heard of it? For a while it was a sure-fire winner round here. Lovely stuff. Probably around 2004ish.
So - have you had the Gringo? Has your part of the country had any unique strains you've not seen available elsewhere?
I don't ever remember a specific strain called "Gringo" but around the late 90's early 00's Gringo became a generic slang term for any sort of weed in my area of Fife, Scotland
Interesting. It was definitely a thing locally. Perhaps first grown by a Scot who chose that name. "This is the Gringo pal"
I remember Gringo, I'm from Essex. Haven't seen any for over a decade now, but I do remember it. There was also a similar cheese cross doing the rounds in Essex/London called Armageddon at around the same time. Gringo was better tasting but the Armageddon was stronger.
Cheese is a funny strain, at one point it was all you could get on the street (like stardawg today). Then all of a sudden you couldn't get it anymore and the versions that are around now aren't as good. I've found the same with Sour Diesel, can't get a version that tastes like the East Coast Sour D that Grey Area used to sell in Amsterdam back in the day.
Cheese is a funny strain, at one point it was all you could get on the street (like stardawg today). Then all of a sudden you couldn't get it anymore and the versions that are around now aren't as good. I've found the same with Sour Diesel, can't get a version that tastes like the East Coast Sour D that Grey Area used to sell in Amsterdam back in the day.
I've not seen it for years either. I picked up a bit a couple of years back that had a similar taste but can't remember what it was. I'm pretty sure I've had the Armageddon too as it rings a bell. I wondered how far the Gringo travelled.
I posted a topic on here about old school weed strains as I'll probably do an old school session this month. But I currently don't have the plan or the strains lined up. Eddy's has some Diesel but I've no idea what it's like. It was one of my favourite old strains though as it had a sour musky kick like a silver or an orange making it interestingly tasty.
I posted a topic on here about old school weed strains as I'll probably do an old school session this month. But I currently don't have the plan or the strains lined up. Eddy's has some Diesel but I've no idea what it's like. It was one of my favourite old strains though as it had a sour musky kick like a silver or an orange making it interestingly tasty.
Eddy's previous batch of the Sour Diesel was excellent, but I don't think that's quite what Blazin has been after either, unfortunately, flavour profile and effects wise.
I had actually considered ordering that this time but I've a soft spot for Skywalker OG and couldn't resist as GC had a batch there.
It's an alright grade Skywalker with the classic blue taste and chilled stone. Not the best one I've had but I've liked blitzing through it this weekend. The blue nerds GC had recently was bloody amazing. One of the nicest bits I've had from LB.
I remember gringo cheese was the loud pack. I was south London based so the ends were flooded with it
I wonder why it didn't get turned into a commercial strain or was not recreated. Seems universally popular amongst those that had it. Glad to know it made it south of the river.
Don't think the gringo made it this far north, but we did have a cheese around that time the guy called it nirvana, we only ever got untrimmed lows but that was better than most of what was around. I can only imagine how good the trimmed tops were though
Seems to be a London / Essex thing. Which is a shame as it was a lovely and distinctive strain. I wonder how many localised strains there's been that are lost now - and if anyone is preserving cannabis genetics like the seed projects we have worldwide.
I’ve only heard of “Gringo” Urban dictionary - “a person, especially an American, who is not Hispanic or Latino”
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Memory Lane: Old school weed strain recommendations please
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BigRoo
Memory Lane: Old school weed strain recommendations please
I was sent a sample of Afghan Kush by Cannabis Cannibals this week and it got me thinking about doing a week on the old school flavours.
This weekend I've mostly been rolling some super strong bangers. I did a gram of tangerine dream in my first of the day yesterday with mixtures of a couple of types of live resin sugar, jungle boys hash, and blue nerds weed to follow. It's all quite lovely stuff. I've been pretty blasted as planned. Mission accomplished. Well done me. It's rare I get a weekend devoid of responsibilities so it was nice to nullify my ability to take any new ones on.
Anyway, this morning, as I was sat chugging away at the Afghan Kush as my starter for the day, it brought back some flavour memories of the past and I started to think it might be fun to do a week smoking a few old school flavours.
Back in the day (yes I'm an old fella) in the UK you mostly got hash of mixed quality depending upon exactly which era you point at. Weed was usually the Thai stick kind. I'm not planning to go back to then. I remember the first person in my town to bring Skunk in from Amsterdam. Man, he was popular. I can still remember those first few puffs blowing my mind and me heading out to Amsterdam not long afterwards.
Over the years that followed the quality in the UK remained so-so and every trip to Dam showcased new excitement in the form of a new prize winning strain at the top of the menu. I was super excited as I discovered skunk, skuff hash, super skunk, white widow, icolater hash and many more with each trip out there heralding a new treasure. The California orange bud I've heavily covered off in other topics so probably better not dive down that rabbit hole again but it's my favoured flavour profile and was a banker on a Dam trip.
The UK seemed completely backwards in comparison to the scene in Holland although of course it's now been many years since UK weed caught up with the rest of world in terms of a general standard. That being said the obsession with serving up Stardawg perplexes me to this day. How that became and remained a go-to strain will always be beyond me.
There's many strains of yesteryear still widely available on LB that I generally look past as I flavour chase the new tastes - much like the blue nerds. But bits like silver bubble, diesel or blue cheese might be interesting blasts of the past. The silver has a very unique tang to it that I've not had for a while and diesel also has a significant and unique sourness that I've not tasted for a long time. Blue cheese was at one point the only weed I could get. Everyone had it. I wonder what I'd think of it now or if I'd just sigh, "blue cheese again..."
I'm pretty haze averse so I'm unlikely to be going down the lemon, ammy, g13 route but some hazes I do like such as silver haze so I wouldn't fully rule them out. Although I prefer silver bubble to the silver haze. That's the right mix of flavours for me.
It might be nice to have a plain old cheese or a white widow like I mentioned earlier. I've not had the Gringo for years but I'd be into that if it was available.
I'd be interested to see some old school recommendations and have a trip down memory lane. What old school strains do you still actively buy or wish you could buy?
Thanks for reading what turned into a longer piece than I intended. I hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane or that it was informative at least.
Please let me know your old school strains & stories.
This weekend I've mostly been rolling some super strong bangers. I did a gram of tangerine dream in my first of the day yesterday with mixtures of a couple of types of live resin sugar, jungle boys hash, and blue nerds weed to follow. It's all quite lovely stuff. I've been pretty blasted as planned. Mission accomplished. Well done me. It's rare I get a weekend devoid of responsibilities so it was nice to nullify my ability to take any new ones on.
Anyway, this morning, as I was sat chugging away at the Afghan Kush as my starter for the day, it brought back some flavour memories of the past and I started to think it might be fun to do a week smoking a few old school flavours.
Back in the day (yes I'm an old fella) in the UK you mostly got hash of mixed quality depending upon exactly which era you point at. Weed was usually the Thai stick kind. I'm not planning to go back to then. I remember the first person in my town to bring Skunk in from Amsterdam. Man, he was popular. I can still remember those first few puffs blowing my mind and me heading out to Amsterdam not long afterwards.
Over the years that followed the quality in the UK remained so-so and every trip to Dam showcased new excitement in the form of a new prize winning strain at the top of the menu. I was super excited as I discovered skunk, skuff hash, super skunk, white widow, icolater hash and many more with each trip out there heralding a new treasure. The California orange bud I've heavily covered off in other topics so probably better not dive down that rabbit hole again but it's my favoured flavour profile and was a banker on a Dam trip.
The UK seemed completely backwards in comparison to the scene in Holland although of course it's now been many years since UK weed caught up with the rest of world in terms of a general standard. That being said the obsession with serving up Stardawg perplexes me to this day. How that became and remained a go-to strain will always be beyond me.
There's many strains of yesteryear still widely available on LB that I generally look past as I flavour chase the new tastes - much like the blue nerds. But bits like silver bubble, diesel or blue cheese might be interesting blasts of the past. The silver has a very unique tang to it that I've not had for a while and diesel also has a significant and unique sourness that I've not tasted for a long time. Blue cheese was at one point the only weed I could get. Everyone had it. I wonder what I'd think of it now or if I'd just sigh, "blue cheese again..."
I'm pretty haze averse so I'm unlikely to be going down the lemon, ammy, g13 route but some hazes I do like such as silver haze so I wouldn't fully rule them out. Although I prefer silver bubble to the silver haze. That's the right mix of flavours for me.
It might be nice to have a plain old cheese or a white widow like I mentioned earlier. I've not had the Gringo for years but I'd be into that if it was available.
I'd be interested to see some old school recommendations and have a trip down memory lane. What old school strains do you still actively buy or wish you could buy?
Thanks for reading what turned into a longer piece than I intended. I hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane or that it was informative at least.
Please let me know your old school strains & stories.
Great read mate, took me back to my first dam trip. A menu for weed 🤯 12 guilders(£4) a gram and the best weed I had smoked.
Allowed to smoke and not made to feel like a criminal and the relaxed atmosphere.
Then walking around stoned AF and having to dodge cyclists who are coming from all directions, ringing their little bells.
I think the white widow was about the strongest I had, but I preferred the orange bud and Hindu kush flavours.👌
Allowed to smoke and not made to feel like a criminal and the relaxed atmosphere.
Then walking around stoned AF and having to dodge cyclists who are coming from all directions, ringing their little bells.
I think the white widow was about the strongest I had, but I preferred the orange bud and Hindu kush flavours.👌
you comment is so similar to mine it is uncanny.
first trip the the dam me and a couple of mates headed to what we thought was a coffee shop shyly asked for a menu and she proceeded to tell us they only sold drinks here and we should try across the road at double reggae,
red faced walked across and grabbed my first taste of proper white widow and some super pollen and it was wonderful. then proceeded to participate in traffic which was a sight to see, those 6 foot dutch women riding cycles at 20 mph with thighs like ronnie colemans biceps :P i headed straight into one saw her did the left and right jiggle then ended up with the front wheel between my legs ahah.
follow that up by getting to the hotel stepping in the elevator and not actually pushing the button. 1 min later the doors opened and the receptionist was still there looking at us and then burst into laughter at 3 red eyed tourists.
first trip the the dam me and a couple of mates headed to what we thought was a coffee shop shyly asked for a menu and she proceeded to tell us they only sold drinks here and we should try across the road at double reggae,
red faced walked across and grabbed my first taste of proper white widow and some super pollen and it was wonderful. then proceeded to participate in traffic which was a sight to see, those 6 foot dutch women riding cycles at 20 mph with thighs like ronnie colemans biceps :P i headed straight into one saw her did the left and right jiggle then ended up with the front wheel between my legs ahah.
follow that up by getting to the hotel stepping in the elevator and not actually pushing the button. 1 min later the doors opened and the receptionist was still there looking at us and then burst into laughter at 3 red eyed tourists.
There was a magic in first being, and then on subsequent trips, seeing, an English tourist on their first trip to Dam just commented similar. Brings back memories. Good times man although I'm bloody glad I don't have to travel hundreds of miles to smoke something decent now.
Aye, I remember the gilders. The exchange rate was favourable so not only were you in the mind-blowing and often eye opening (sometimes eye popping) situation you describe, it was at a bargain rate. I haven't been out there in fifteen years now. The euros made it comparable to bowling around London in terms of prices. I guess it'd be less of a culture shock now and.the weed would be similar to what I smoke anyway. I still wish the UK would catch up with much of the rest of the world and adopt a tolerant cannabis culture of some kind. As you say it was enlightening to be able to blaze a spliff and not be a criminal in the process but a tourist.
Aside from my first trip, when I fitted.the profile myself, we used to look for the typical English tourist on their first trip who'd roar into the coffee shop, buy every bit from the top of the menu, start smoking, get halfway through, and start to realise they'd bitten off a wee bit more than they could chew.
I think the nicest bit I had last trip was a bubblegum (don't quote me) and also had an ice hash that was ridiculously strong. My mate who I was with happily tried all the weeds but three puffs of that and it, he said, "ruined my whole night"!
Aside from my first trip, when I fitted.the profile myself, we used to look for the typical English tourist on their first trip who'd roar into the coffee shop, buy every bit from the top of the menu, start smoking, get halfway through, and start to realise they'd bitten off a wee bit more than they could chew.
I think the nicest bit I had last trip was a bubblegum (don't quote me) and also had an ice hash that was ridiculously strong. My mate who I was with happily tried all the weeds but three puffs of that and it, he said, "ruined my whole night"!
I used to work for the company that brewed Heineken in the UK which was a great excuse to frequently visit the Dam "On The Billy's" (Billy Liar=Business Expense Claim Form). Amazing times...
More than half of our team at work definitely wouldn't be trusted on expenses in Dam. That half includes me.
I remember sitting outside a bar at least 6 feet away from the canal (probably more). All 5 of us were holding onto the sides of our chairs convinced at any minute we were for some inexplicable reason going to tip into the water. We thought the ground was tilting that way and the gradient was slowly increasing. For some reason we couldn't stand up. We just sat there like a group of total fucking idiots anxiously laughing!
19 years ago on my 14th birthday I was given 1g of white widow and 1g of ak47 by my older brother. Never had an example of those strains that has come close to how good they were. The ak 47 had crazy terps that left a sour taste on the side of your tongue for hours after. The widow was coated in sticky milky white trichs, pretty sure it’s where the rumour of weed being laced with coke came from lol. Never seen ak or widow like them since.
I've not had AK for years now. That might be an interesting one to find again. White widow I remember well from Dam.
I could do with a mate like that! I vaguely remember the SAGE. I'm definitely going to have an old school session at some point.
Lovely piece mate, nice. Old very familiar, to a 90s boy like me. Not just that, but having a couple of days to really have a go at your stash. Love it. Good haze is always one for me, but I have a sweet tooth. I do remember one called white tiger, that I've not seen since. Skuff royal...🤤.
Druids Magic have shiva skunk on its way. Not a strain I've tried, but was a favourite picture in the 90s sensi seed catalogue. Basically bud porn for teenage boys. Couldn't just Google it back then 😂
Druids Magic have shiva skunk on its way. Not a strain I've tried, but was a favourite picture in the 90s sensi seed catalogue. Basically bud porn for teenage boys. Couldn't just Google it back then 😂
Its available now mate- just drop DM a line for a custom. Its very old school indeed- I woke up covered in pizza crusts lol...
I think the original skunk has been all but lost sadly. The one from Cali in the 80s anyway. It was used as such a building block for other strains it kind of got bred away.
I used to love the Greenhouse/Nevilles Hazes, AK47, White Widow, Big/Orange Bud, Hash Plant, Jack Herer and Northern Lights. Also Durban Poison has an uplifting hit like no other strain. Also love a bit of real NYC Sour Diesel. Also sadly quite hard to come by the real deal OG version of that too. I’ve had a few recently. None has compared to the stuff back in the day which was almost over the top petrolly.
Nothing quite compared to that OG Skunk #1 back in the day for me though. Just wiped the floor with anything else around at the time. Quite hard to keep to yourself as as soon as you sparked that spliff stoners would be attracted to the smell from miles around 😂
“2s on that mate”
“Oh FFS this 1/8th just cost me the best part of £40”
I used to love the Greenhouse/Nevilles Hazes, AK47, White Widow, Big/Orange Bud, Hash Plant, Jack Herer and Northern Lights. Also Durban Poison has an uplifting hit like no other strain. Also love a bit of real NYC Sour Diesel. Also sadly quite hard to come by the real deal OG version of that too. I’ve had a few recently. None has compared to the stuff back in the day which was almost over the top petrolly.
Nothing quite compared to that OG Skunk #1 back in the day for me though. Just wiped the floor with anything else around at the time. Quite hard to keep to yourself as as soon as you sparked that spliff stoners would be attracted to the smell from miles around 😂
“2s on that mate”
“Oh FFS this 1/8th just cost me the best part of £40”
Tempted to get some skunk#1 seeds for old times sake. Jack herer was another personal favourite of the time.
Eddy just listed a fresh batch of ny sour diesel not sure if you clocked it
Eddy just listed a fresh batch of ny sour diesel not sure if you clocked it
I think I might remember the catalogue or one like it. I ordered some bits from a magazine to look at growing back then which I never went forward with. I remember the two booklets I had though. One explained how to grow and one was a seed catalogue. This would be 1992 ish. I can remember Northern Lights, Purple Haze, Blueberry and various others were in there although the list was short, maybe 20 options at most. Like you say I used it like bud porn and read it over and over.
I'm pretty haze averse these days. The lemon haze locally was abundant and just seemed to get worse each generation. I'm curious actually to try a lemon haze from LB but with a thousand other products available here, probably not -that- curious.
I'm pretty haze averse these days. The lemon haze locally was abundant and just seemed to get worse each generation. I'm curious actually to try a lemon haze from LB but with a thousand other products available here, probably not -that- curious.
I think the big problem with Hazes for me was that as it got more commercial it tended to be harvested too soon, so you ended up with that racy, anxiety inducing high. Good haze shouldn’t do that.
It's exactly this I don't like. I think every bit of lemon haze I've had in recent years has been a head-spangler.
Now I remember being sold Orange Bud by some guy back when I went to the weed man and we were happy he sold weed. Actually he was probably the hash guy who occasionally got decent Red Seal, back in the mid '90s. Was this Orange Bud, or was the man a bullshitter? Thinking back through the annals of time I'm thinking it was about £30/Q? When the Red Seal was probably similarly priced due to rarity and alright hash without plastic in was about £80/oz.
I only ever got it in UK in early 2000s it was around £120/oz but it actually had a nice orange flavour which stood out against the general shit of the day. I am sure my memories are enhanced by nostalgia and my tolerance at the time.
I think it would need a crazier name to get noticed in today's market though.
I think it would need a crazier name to get noticed in today's market though.
Yeah, it would have been around then. I'm calling bullshit then as I've suspected for a long time, and the weed man called it that as it was particularly hairy and orange due to that. That's a huge reason I'm glad of this place: you can pretty much guarantee you're getting what it says on the tin.
remember purple haze from the late 90s early 2000 bro ?? man smooth as silk and the high was sooo chill bro.
thats still like that round hear mate i found a local plug first couple of deals were ok then the dick bag sold me Myrrh buds like i couldn't tell the difference , because Hindus smoke it to get rid of body odor. needless to say i've done with street dealers...
its not funny bro it makes you stink and bleed from the ass if you smoke too much i didn't know ... i do now rub the bud in your fingers the resin off em feels grainy like sand or sprayed weed .. it's nasty stuff mate your body can't process it and did i mention it makes you stink?? :D
The only purples I ever got were like smoking perfume, put me off purples scarred for life.
The original orange bud was a creeper of significant proportion. You'd blaze through a spliff, taste was completely unique with a dank sour note, then, after you stubbed it out the secondary hit would begin to kick in.
I loved it when it first arrived as a tasty cheese upgrade. Then for what seemed like years it was all everyone had. I'm curious if I'll remember it fondly or not. It's a roll of the dice man.
I've not had that nor can remember ever seeing it. Sounds blooming marvellous as a strain though.
Sour Kush. Had a m8 grow it years ago, the best clout I have had from a strain and the taste was one of a kind. I've never been lucky enough to have it again but always looking for it on here 😁
37 posts
+104.2 votes
by
BigRoo
Is this the strongest product - ever?
by
BigRoo
Is this the strongest product - ever?
I read this brilliant review for WPFF ice hash by the very lovely Mighty Rux a while back (linked). The product is no longer available but the review is worth the read nonetheless.
He says that it is 'probably the strongest stuff' he's smoked 'ever'. Having run into Mighty Rux a number of times on LB, I appreciate that if he says it's the strongest product he's smoked then it's quite likely to be the strongest stuff I'll smoke. There was of course the disclaimer of 'probably' in his statement.
Payday is looming so I might make a dive for something special. What's the strongest product you've had? There's all sorts on here like cured badder, shatter, diamonds, Piatella, WPFF hash and solventless extracts. When you spend the big bucks on a treat to get you fully blasted - where is your money going?
He says that it is 'probably the strongest stuff' he's smoked 'ever'. Having run into Mighty Rux a number of times on LB, I appreciate that if he says it's the strongest product he's smoked then it's quite likely to be the strongest stuff I'll smoke. There was of course the disclaimer of 'probably' in his statement.
Payday is looming so I might make a dive for something special. What's the strongest product you've had? There's all sorts on here like cured badder, shatter, diamonds, Piatella, WPFF hash and solventless extracts. When you spend the big bucks on a treat to get you fully blasted - where is your money going?
My best highs don’t come from the strongest products, it’s much more about quality. The search for strength is much more related to Biggas battling tolerance. I’ve discussed this with Ruxxy- there is every chance I get ‘higher’ on a microdose than he does on a blasting simply because his tolerance is on another planet.
Full spectrum products delivering a full ‘entourage’ effect deliver the power highs. If you want to test that theory at the sharp end go for a good quality RSO or FECO added to a cookie or hot drink. But go steady on the dosage! 😂
Full spectrum products delivering a full ‘entourage’ effect deliver the power highs. If you want to test that theory at the sharp end go for a good quality RSO or FECO added to a cookie or hot drink. But go steady on the dosage! 😂
What can I say? I like to keep, and you provide, wise counsel.
I collapsed after a couple of RSO and mushroom chocolates (and a joint of Great White Shark as I was coming up) a couple of months ago, so there's a definite limit to tolerance. Spent a good 5 minutes with my face pressed against the cold tiles, panting, being one with the floor. Then we went to the cinema.
I collapsed after a couple of RSO and mushroom chocolates (and a joint of Great White Shark as I was coming up) a couple of months ago, so there's a definite limit to tolerance. Spent a good 5 minutes with my face pressed against the cold tiles, panting, being one with the floor. Then we went to the cinema.
More that I paid money and that happened, really. Only ever happened to me that once. My girlfriend was horrified when I mentioned it, so it may only ever happen once!
It wasn't my finest moment. I was making quite strong (for me) cookies but it left 100mg in the syringe so figured I might as well use it all up as I'll never make a cookie out of 100mg. It turned out it tipped it over to be a wee bit too strong for me. I'd say lesson learned but honestly it won't be. To be fair the hour before and the couple of hours after were fine. Just a minor hiccup in the middle there.
Face pressed into cold tiles while panting is a stone level I don't desperately crave, I must admit. Every so often I find the outer edge of my tolerance with cookies but I'm usually pretty careful. I overdid it on my last session and ended up laying with my head back as random images shot through my brain with my eyes closed for about half an hour (felt like that - was probably 3 minutes) before I got a handle on it. But no face-tile-panting. Was the film good?
Yeah, pretty good. It was the Ghost concert documentary thingy. Cinema was really cold, and not helped by the shrooms, I'm sure.
I don't do acid / shrooms anymore. I feel I have a bit too much baggage to take with me now. But even back in the day I'd have struggled being somewhere like that I think. I'd usually get out amongst nature. My mates went to see Gremlins 2 at the cinema on purple ohms and had a freak out when the gremlins take over the projector. They ran out the cinema.
I remember them explaining it to me and I thought they'd hallucinated it. Was a while later I finally saw the film and realised what has happened. Every time I randomly see the film I still think about it.
I've not had rso. I usually buy distillate for cookies as I tend not to get the cookie hangover I used.to.get doing it with weed. I guess I should give it a go at some point - and I'm out of distillate so may order rso this time.
I don't bother with the cookies now, just drop one of these and have a kitkat 😂
Homemade FECO and MCT oil at a 50:1 mix in 00 capsules
Homemade FECO and MCT oil at a 50:1 mix in 00 capsules
I unfortunately don't make enough to sell it mate but if you buy some rso or feco off here you can buy mct oil and empty caps on amazon for the same effect.👍
I might well order some rso this month instead of distillate to check it out. Do you make it with alcohol washing?
Yeah it's a long soak technique with isopropyl alcohol. I did a write up about a simplified method I will put a link.
I mostly use it for pain, I rub it in to my old back and feet and any muscle strains, but I can't resist topping off my buzz with a bit now and then
I mostly use it for pain, I rub it in to my old back and feet and any muscle strains, but I can't resist topping off my buzz with a bit now and then
Just read your piece mate, does it really work rubbing it into an injury? That's pretty interesting as, although I mostly don't have to take it, I'm prescribed a lot of stuff for a back injury for when I do have problems.
Yeah mate it helps me, if you want to try it out give me a message and I will send you some to try.
Free 1mL RSO AND a Hulk Cookie if you order (and it's confirmed? Not sure of the logistics of that...) in the next 55 minutes.
Posted 01/09/24 23:04
Posted 01/09/24 23:04
Don't ever spend more than 50 buck for a single gram of cannabis no matter which form its in.
NO.1 in it's country of origin, where the vendors buy, it's less than half the price they charge at the very least.
no 2 canna gets you high for what 30 mins then youre on the way down.
3 try a dmt live resin vape, pure dmt and pure live resin, to understand what being high really means.
NO.1 in it's country of origin, where the vendors buy, it's less than half the price they charge at the very least.
no 2 canna gets you high for what 30 mins then youre on the way down.
3 try a dmt live resin vape, pure dmt and pure live resin, to understand what being high really means.
1. You just described nearly every product on LB.
2. Ok? It’s weed, we know.
3. You should try heroin to understand what being high really means.. /s.
2. Ok? It’s weed, we know.
3. You should try heroin to understand what being high really means.. /s.
yes pay a hundred pounds for a single gram hash, and enjoy it! That's the way, get that 30 min stone down you, then knock it off with a bit of heroin yes thats the way.
So far I haven't spent more than the 50 although I likely will for something special like a Piatella simply as I'd like to try it.
As for the try -something other than weed- I have man, I've been there and ticked many boxes. I only smoke weed these days, I just like a kickass strong bit.
As for the try -something other than weed- I have man, I've been there and ticked many boxes. I only smoke weed these days, I just like a kickass strong bit.
Strongest stuff I’ve had was some live resin sugar/wax from here, think it was from euroterps(?) as a sample, never had it before and think I went in strong as used about 1/2 of the sample, had a bit on top of some weed in a pipe, 10 mins later I pretty much couldn’t move and couldn’t even put a sentence together to talk to the wife, I kept dozing off as was knackered but every time I woke up I’d sit up with a jolt and it felt like I was coming up/rushing on a pill…mental stuff!
Got some on order from hebba1.5 now, hopefully that will be similar!! 🤯😵💫
Got some on order from hebba1.5 now, hopefully that will be similar!! 🤯😵💫
I've actually got some live resin sugar wax on order from pink leaf pharmacy as they have a 2 for 1 offer on. I think it ends today or tomorrow. I've not had this type of extract before but hopefully it will be ideal for the weekend.
im just gonna say what everyone else is thinking...
you have a fucking massive ego and you're absolutely full of yourself
go and shove that DMT pen up your jacksey and get back to us, pure messiah complex on you dude 😆
you have a fucking massive ego and you're absolutely full of yourself
go and shove that DMT pen up your jacksey and get back to us, pure messiah complex on you dude 😆
Most intense experience I have had is from eating 4 of the full spectrum gummys from Dr Distillate.
For smokables its either the guapicana hash from Thc23 or the purple barz la
For smokables its either the guapicana hash from Thc23 or the purple barz la
Edibles - it's definitely easy to overdo it and end up not in an entirely pleasant state. I think I'll get some rso this month. I've only had the green level Barz. Should really spend out and try the others.
Diamonds in sauce for me when i want to get really blasted. Pretty narrow spectrum, but yeeehaaa lol
25 posts
+75.2 votes
by
BigRoo
Rock Star Level Hash - Piatella spotted on LB
by
BigRoo
Rock Star Level Hash - Piatella spotted on LB
Piatella. It is meant to be the rock star level hashish. Apparently. To be fair I've never actually had any - only read about it.
Currently mycoconauts (who I've not ordered from before) have a Lemon Skunk Piatella at $58 gram. Follow the link to check it out.
So why has this apparently magic hash captured my imagination?
I've made basic hash several times now. I've had good results and I've had poor results plus everything in between. A couple are written up as topics on my profile here. While I'm not actually the most massive hash smoking fan, and certainly not an expert, I am utterly fascinated with the process.
Depending upon what your starting materials are, the process you use, how carefully you run it, will result in wildly different qualities of hash.
At one end of the scale you get the light and calming daytime smoke for someone who is meant to be doing something else but felt a break was needed. At the other end you have the full space cowboy high grade smoke for someone who'll be doing little else that evening but grinning at people and being confused by the complexity of opening sweet wrappers.
There are lots of interesting hash making techniques from traditional hand rolled to the modern static method and the even newer plasma static process that can create a static sift in an automated way. That's worth seeing - some clever sciency folk figured out that the nice tasty trichome heads that get you wasted and the rest of the plant were oppositely charged and thus could be separated at speed using lots of static electricity to draw them apart. The application of human genius at its finest. But back to ice water hash and the piatella.
The piatella, from what I can tell, starts life with an expert ice water separation. This will be using high quality materials and taking a large amount of care to separate the heads only and not any plant materials. This will create a full melt hash base.
Following on from this the next key part is to make sure the product doesn't oxidise. This is why regular hash is usually darker - oxidisation - from exposure to air and heat. Freeze drying must be used to limit that while making sure all the water is successfully removed.
With a regular hash you'd likely heat and press the hash in some way to get the trichomes reacting for a long term storage once it was dry. With Piatella, to keep it from oxidising, it's vacuum wrapped and cold cured for months. As the terpines naturally try to leach out but cannot escape the vacuum pack they react inwards instead. And that's apparently where the light colour and fudgy consistency come from. This process takes months of planning, processing, love and care, hence the artisan price tag, but is meant to preserve the fresh taste and high quality of the product. It's essentially a solventless 'natural' extract.
It's this last part that I'm particularly fascinated by. Like any human innovation I look at, I'm always perplexed to think about how someone stepped it through in their brain as a process.
Anyway, I spotted this Piatella available and as it's pretty rare I thought I'd flag it up to everyone on LB. I'm pretty tempted myself so may jump on board the piatella train after payday as a treat.
I must admit I find it a little hard to justify the price particularly while the LA Barz hash is a smidgen cheaper but as it's so rare I might just dip in for a taste of something I've only read about. They say to never meet your heros - so will this be the like the moment I discovered a rock star I'd admired for many years was actually a wee bit of dick?
Have you had the Piatella? Would you consider it? Is it a disappointing washed up rock star? Or is it the full Rolling Stone? Let me know your thoughts below...
As always, thanks for reading, I hope it was of interest and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic.
Currently mycoconauts (who I've not ordered from before) have a Lemon Skunk Piatella at $58 gram. Follow the link to check it out.
So why has this apparently magic hash captured my imagination?
I've made basic hash several times now. I've had good results and I've had poor results plus everything in between. A couple are written up as topics on my profile here. While I'm not actually the most massive hash smoking fan, and certainly not an expert, I am utterly fascinated with the process.
Depending upon what your starting materials are, the process you use, how carefully you run it, will result in wildly different qualities of hash.
At one end of the scale you get the light and calming daytime smoke for someone who is meant to be doing something else but felt a break was needed. At the other end you have the full space cowboy high grade smoke for someone who'll be doing little else that evening but grinning at people and being confused by the complexity of opening sweet wrappers.
There are lots of interesting hash making techniques from traditional hand rolled to the modern static method and the even newer plasma static process that can create a static sift in an automated way. That's worth seeing - some clever sciency folk figured out that the nice tasty trichome heads that get you wasted and the rest of the plant were oppositely charged and thus could be separated at speed using lots of static electricity to draw them apart. The application of human genius at its finest. But back to ice water hash and the piatella.
The piatella, from what I can tell, starts life with an expert ice water separation. This will be using high quality materials and taking a large amount of care to separate the heads only and not any plant materials. This will create a full melt hash base.
Following on from this the next key part is to make sure the product doesn't oxidise. This is why regular hash is usually darker - oxidisation - from exposure to air and heat. Freeze drying must be used to limit that while making sure all the water is successfully removed.
With a regular hash you'd likely heat and press the hash in some way to get the trichomes reacting for a long term storage once it was dry. With Piatella, to keep it from oxidising, it's vacuum wrapped and cold cured for months. As the terpines naturally try to leach out but cannot escape the vacuum pack they react inwards instead. And that's apparently where the light colour and fudgy consistency come from. This process takes months of planning, processing, love and care, hence the artisan price tag, but is meant to preserve the fresh taste and high quality of the product. It's essentially a solventless 'natural' extract.
It's this last part that I'm particularly fascinated by. Like any human innovation I look at, I'm always perplexed to think about how someone stepped it through in their brain as a process.
Anyway, I spotted this Piatella available and as it's pretty rare I thought I'd flag it up to everyone on LB. I'm pretty tempted myself so may jump on board the piatella train after payday as a treat.
I must admit I find it a little hard to justify the price particularly while the LA Barz hash is a smidgen cheaper but as it's so rare I might just dip in for a taste of something I've only read about. They say to never meet your heros - so will this be the like the moment I discovered a rock star I'd admired for many years was actually a wee bit of dick?
Have you had the Piatella? Would you consider it? Is it a disappointing washed up rock star? Or is it the full Rolling Stone? Let me know your thoughts below...
As always, thanks for reading, I hope it was of interest and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic.
Eddy has got the jungle boys cold cured on clearance sale for $25 for a g and it is 🔥. Really tempted by the piatella, but like you it is still just a touch north of my price limit.
I've just ordered the jungle boys from Eddy's so thanks for the heads up. Yeah it's hard (for me) to justify the price of the piatella for anything other than a special occasion although due to the rarity I am pretty tempted to celebrate pay day with a little sample. That's sort of a special occasion. Only get twelve paydays a year.
It’s not the nicest shit I’ve dabbed but an extremely unique, taste, high and experience for the price. Will definitely be buying more, in fact, I’ll be buying it as long as it’s on the store
Not really mate, just left with that golden honey-like stain across the banger. No sign of any nasties or anything 👍🏻
Sat and had a few last night so I could get a good feel of the high and I’m genuinely really liking it. Won’t sit here and say pistella has changed my life but I think it’s almost important to have a little pot like this in your inventory
Sat and had a few last night so I could get a good feel of the high and I’m genuinely really liking it. Won’t sit here and say pistella has changed my life but I think it’s almost important to have a little pot like this in your inventory
Thanks man. That's etched me towards boarding the piatella train. What is the nicest you've had?
Some of the nicest dabs I’ve had were some black mamba diamonds I had off someone on here ages ago can’t remember who. A close second will be a more recent purchase of Peaches n Cream micro diamonds from 420buds. It’s not on his menu but if you message about his concentrate collection I’m sure he’ll advise 👍🏻
I tried it and to be honest, while it’s very clean in the banger, I agree with Euroterps that it’s more likely good quality BHO. The terps are just not very strong and it doesn’t have a hash-like taste. Also the consistency is more like a budder/shatter. At this price I’d rather pay a little more and get some top tier hash rosin from a UK producer e.g subzero extracts/reytrosin etc. You would be surprised some of this UK rosin is admired by even people in the US.
Having said that myco is always very generous with his portions so that makes up for it and it is still some high quality stuff, just prob not piatella.
Having said that myco is always very generous with his portions so that makes up for it and it is still some high quality stuff, just prob not piatella.
Probably right tbf mate, never tried it before but I think it’s still worth noting that can never expect real piatella at the price it’s sold for. Plus I still think it’s a really lovely smoke. Cant quite afford the likes of the SZ rosin but always used him to get my mood mats and bangers! Very jealous!
Yes I would expect piatella to go for £80-100 a g as does HR from the likes of SZ. I’ve only tried that tier of stuff a handful of times and tbh it’s such a headache actually finding a reseller, keeping it in the fridge to preserve the flavour etc that it really is a once in a lifetime thing.
Best I’ve ever tried was ‘the hive’ hash rosin by reytrosin, that shit was honey and papaya flavoured pure melting goodness 😌
Best I’ve ever tried was ‘the hive’ hash rosin by reytrosin, that shit was honey and papaya flavoured pure melting goodness 😌
I’m gonna be ordering some next week when I get paid. I’ve wanted to try Piaetella for ageees!
I'm not sure if I'll order it or not. As always there's too much choice on LB and I've always got a stack of things I want to check out that have been waiting for payday. It's rare it appears though and this one is a strain that might produce really interesting results and below the previous 'kidney for sale' price point I've seen it sold at. If you get some let me know how it is man.
I hear ya BigRoo!
$58 a gram is more than i usually pay for other extracts like live resins and crumbles and its definitely way more than i've ever spent on a single gram of hash before....but i mean just look at it...its not really even recognisable as what i would call hash lol. It's some golden yellowy gorgeous glob of what looks more like budder than hash.
I'm certainly not expert on the process of making it but it looks time consuming & complicated compared to many other types of hash making or extraction.
I'm just going to grab a gram so I i can say I have tried it :)
$58 a gram is more than i usually pay for other extracts like live resins and crumbles and its definitely way more than i've ever spent on a single gram of hash before....but i mean just look at it...its not really even recognisable as what i would call hash lol. It's some golden yellowy gorgeous glob of what looks more like budder than hash.
I'm certainly not expert on the process of making it but it looks time consuming & complicated compared to many other types of hash making or extraction.
I'm just going to grab a gram so I i can say I have tried it :)
Completely agree. I'll regularly get shatter / sugar / wax from LB at half the price of this stuff. And it's hard to imagine it being twice as nice. But I still want to try it.
BTW THAT IS NOT I REPEAT NOT PIATELLA, ITS SOME KIND OF BHO/OTHER EXTRACT being vacuum packed.
There is a level of difference especially since its way too golden for Piatella. Piatella usually is white/greyish, this looks like some vacuum pressed resin BHO not piatella. Real piatella does not have such a color homie. This is made to look like piatella so you can get charged more. Piatella either is brownish or white/grey, not yellow golden like bho would appear.
no hate just honest opinion.
^et
There is a level of difference especially since its way too golden for Piatella. Piatella usually is white/greyish, this looks like some vacuum pressed resin BHO not piatella. Real piatella does not have such a color homie. This is made to look like piatella so you can get charged more. Piatella either is brownish or white/grey, not yellow golden like bho would appear.
no hate just honest opinion.
^et
Ok so I have been producing and consuming extracts since about 2015. I've been to Spain and tried Piatella from uncles farm and la kolada farms, I've also been to Colorado and Oregon and tried their version of cold cure water hash and I've tried it from black cats dead rats in den haag.
This is 100% cold cure water hash. If you leave the jar out at room temp for a few hours, you start to get terp bleed.
You do not get terp bleed with bho, even with top shelf badder, the terps and cannabinoids stay together and don't bleed out.
I have also dropped some in iso, where it dissolves and leaves a small residue. Bho dissolves completely in iso as there is no plant residue, where as piatella still has a small amount of plant material.
That said, it's not piatella cos piatella is a brand name, from Uncles farm. Not all phones are Iphones and not all cold cure water hash is piatella.
But I am extremely confident this is not a solvent based extraction (excluding the fact that water is actually a solvent)
This is 100% cold cure water hash. If you leave the jar out at room temp for a few hours, you start to get terp bleed.
You do not get terp bleed with bho, even with top shelf badder, the terps and cannabinoids stay together and don't bleed out.
I have also dropped some in iso, where it dissolves and leaves a small residue. Bho dissolves completely in iso as there is no plant residue, where as piatella still has a small amount of plant material.
That said, it's not piatella cos piatella is a brand name, from Uncles farm. Not all phones are Iphones and not all cold cure water hash is piatella.
But I am extremely confident this is not a solvent based extraction (excluding the fact that water is actually a solvent)
^ produced various extracts myself from various BHO types to drysift to ice water hash
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Can tell you with absolute certainty that this is infact not ice water extracted "hash".
I have never seen any ice water extracted work or drysift/ static hash which had such color, but when using i.e. Butane as extracting agent the extract always looks golden yellow like that (depending on the material used) but typically its that yellow golden when a material with terpenes is extracted with i.e. a butane based gas mixture (blasted through the material and then pushed through one or multiple micron mesh screens by the high gas pressure)
Why its not ice water hash / wpff / piatella (just google these types on google pictures and youll see):
Such golden color is only achieved if the cannabinoids and terpenes are extracted evenly. That is only possible if the terpenes and cannabinoids are being dissolved. Which is not the case with i.e. water as "solvent" because water actually is not a solvent, its a MEDIUM. Hash is produced by mechanical separation whereas extracts are produced by dissolving and filtering the solvent mixture used to extract the product.
this golden colour can only be achieved when high pressure pressing flower or trichomes/kief, which would be solventless and in fact of a different consistency (wax/shatter).
Pretty sure (99.9%) that this is a solvent based extract, therefore not real Piatella.
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Can tell you with absolute certainty that this is infact not ice water extracted "hash".
I have never seen any ice water extracted work or drysift/ static hash which had such color, but when using i.e. Butane as extracting agent the extract always looks golden yellow like that (depending on the material used) but typically its that yellow golden when a material with terpenes is extracted with i.e. a butane based gas mixture (blasted through the material and then pushed through one or multiple micron mesh screens by the high gas pressure)
Why its not ice water hash / wpff / piatella (just google these types on google pictures and youll see):
Such golden color is only achieved if the cannabinoids and terpenes are extracted evenly. That is only possible if the terpenes and cannabinoids are being dissolved. Which is not the case with i.e. water as "solvent" because water actually is not a solvent, its a MEDIUM. Hash is produced by mechanical separation whereas extracts are produced by dissolving and filtering the solvent mixture used to extract the product.
this golden colour can only be achieved when high pressure pressing flower or trichomes/kief, which would be solventless and in fact of a different consistency (wax/shatter).
Pretty sure (99.9%) that this is a solvent based extract, therefore not real Piatella.
17 posts
+88 votes
by
BigRoo
Hash making challenge: Can I make $25 worth of hash from $25 worth of trim?
by
BigRoo
Hash making challenge: Can I make $25 worth of hash from $25 worth of trim?
Since my last hash experiment was a disaster (see rolling tray hash topic) I'm hoping to redeem myself with this challenge. Can I make $25 worth of hash from $25 worth of trim?
Now, $25 worth of hash could mean many things. You can buy 1g of a high grade hash for that. In my case I'm going to use a commercial hash as a benchmark. This is for a couple of reasons. 1. I have a twenty five buck hash already. 2. It's a fair target to hit.
The benchmark hash:
The hash is Rasta Mafia from the wonderful Shroom of the Loom. It's $25 per 3.5g and you can see it at the link below. It sits between a Moroccan crumble and and Afghan black in taste and consistency. The stone is pretty solid. I'd buy this hash again. But can I beat it?
https://littlebiggy.net/link/agse21
The product for the hash challenger:
Just after I'd bought the afore mentioned hash, the very lovely folks at Cannabis Cannibals had a clearance sale on their trim. The lower grade of the two they had was $25 for 28g. And thus the idea of the $25 hash challenge was born.
Place your bets:
Can I make 3.5g of (at least) commercial grade hash from 28g of trim?
As I write this my trim is in the post and I've utterly no idea how this will work out. Obviously you don't have to wait for the post. From your perspective these words are the highlights of a lengthy event. But I have to wait. I'm currently betting that I can beat the benchmark hash. That I will get a 3.5g back. And it'll be lovely to smoke.
Which way are you betting? Are you a believer? I hope you will comment which way you thought it'd go honestly at the end.
My equipment:
I don't have much. I'll be using a filter and ice. A lot of ice. Plus water, plastic bottles and gravity. And if that goes well I'll be using some long bendy tube as a syphon and some coffee filters to capture the final hash.
You are allowed to change your bet.
Now I wait. If you've not made hash before those three words sum up much or the process.
The product arrived:
I've never bought trim before and I'm not sure this is all that great. It was however less than half the price of most shakes and was the lower of the two grades available. Hopefully it will suffice for this experiment. Although I am much less confident than I was some paragraphs ago in this article. The bets still on. Let's find out.
Freezing:
I've had the trim in the freezer overnight. I've added ice to it. I'm super chilling some bottles of water and have several packs of clean ice ready. Top tip - if you ever use bought ice from a supermarket for hash making you'll never buy it again. It's unreal how many impurities are in it. Freeze your own ice. If you're making posh hash then I'd go as far a leaving water to evaporate chemicals out prior to chilling it - or buying mineral water. That's not needed here though.
Processing:
I ice washed 3 grades. First is from gentle agitation with ice and ice water. Second from less gentle agitation. Third has had the significant agitation that only a blender can provide and it's not been second filtered (although it's sieved). I want to see what grade that ends up as as it includes stuff I'd routinely throw away.
I can already see skant amounts of what will likely be good hash forming in bottles 1 & 2 and copious amounts of what will likely be a rough as hell hash in 3.
After a few hours that pretty much sums up what I'm getting.
The output:
After syphoning and filtering and drying I'm left with 1g of the grade 1, 1.8g of grade 2 and it doesn't matter how much of grade 3 as that experiment was clearly a disaster. It was mostly plant material. I ended up crushing it as it was so cardboardy and then alcohol washing a spliffs worth of extract out of it. It's interesting how much plant material the early filtering actually removes.
The result:
So I got 2.8g of hash (pictured) plus I'd likely have got another gram or more from the final wash it I wasn't fuckarsing around. I'm willing to bank it as an eighth. So what's it like? Did I beat my $25 dollar hash with $25 trim? Which way did you bet? Because the answer is......
.... No. Definitely not. Buy the twenty five bucks hash from Shroom of the Loom and save yourself a lot of time and hassle. The hash I made is alright. Smokable. Definitely gets you stoned. Strength is comparable to the Rasta Mafia bit but it's just not as nice to smoke. If I offered you a choice of the two you'd have shroomies hash in a second.
Conclusion:
I've made hash a number of times. Mostly with good results from fresh frozen plants. One of the best hashes I've ever had was one I made. It was from a wispy crop of lemon haze given to me by a mate. It's a weed I don't even particularly like. However, processed into a hash it made the tastiest hash I'd had at the time and it left you with face sweat after 3 tokes. That's what I'd like to recreate. If ever I do I'll probably start selling it on LB just so someone else here believes me.
I guess if I was to run this same process with a higher quality material I'd get a better result. The issue would be if I paid $60 for the shake, I'd be aiming to create a $60 hash and I expect the result would comparatively be the same but from one rung higher on the hash ladder; instead of failing to match a $25 hash I'd fail to match a $60 hash.
So I guess the ultimate conclusion is the one that I expect many people bet on to start with. Buy hash. This is good advice. There's a hash at every level and price tag on LB. Buy it, get stoned, and enjoy the time you're not faffing with ice and bottles and filters. You will not have to Jenga stack the items in your fridge to make way for hash making. You will not get the unique flavour of green liquid in your mouth. There are many plus points to just buying hash. Buy it, smoke it, enjoy it, simple.
Will I do this again? It makes little sense to but that's never stopped me before so of course I will. At some point in the future my curiosity will pique and I'll find myself writing another one of these articles to share what went wrong.
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it entertained you at least. I'll see you next time.
Now, $25 worth of hash could mean many things. You can buy 1g of a high grade hash for that. In my case I'm going to use a commercial hash as a benchmark. This is for a couple of reasons. 1. I have a twenty five buck hash already. 2. It's a fair target to hit.
The benchmark hash:
The hash is Rasta Mafia from the wonderful Shroom of the Loom. It's $25 per 3.5g and you can see it at the link below. It sits between a Moroccan crumble and and Afghan black in taste and consistency. The stone is pretty solid. I'd buy this hash again. But can I beat it?
https://littlebiggy.net/link/agse21
The product for the hash challenger:
Just after I'd bought the afore mentioned hash, the very lovely folks at Cannabis Cannibals had a clearance sale on their trim. The lower grade of the two they had was $25 for 28g. And thus the idea of the $25 hash challenge was born.
Place your bets:
Can I make 3.5g of (at least) commercial grade hash from 28g of trim?
As I write this my trim is in the post and I've utterly no idea how this will work out. Obviously you don't have to wait for the post. From your perspective these words are the highlights of a lengthy event. But I have to wait. I'm currently betting that I can beat the benchmark hash. That I will get a 3.5g back. And it'll be lovely to smoke.
Which way are you betting? Are you a believer? I hope you will comment which way you thought it'd go honestly at the end.
My equipment:
I don't have much. I'll be using a filter and ice. A lot of ice. Plus water, plastic bottles and gravity. And if that goes well I'll be using some long bendy tube as a syphon and some coffee filters to capture the final hash.
You are allowed to change your bet.
Now I wait. If you've not made hash before those three words sum up much or the process.
The product arrived:
I've never bought trim before and I'm not sure this is all that great. It was however less than half the price of most shakes and was the lower of the two grades available. Hopefully it will suffice for this experiment. Although I am much less confident than I was some paragraphs ago in this article. The bets still on. Let's find out.
Freezing:
I've had the trim in the freezer overnight. I've added ice to it. I'm super chilling some bottles of water and have several packs of clean ice ready. Top tip - if you ever use bought ice from a supermarket for hash making you'll never buy it again. It's unreal how many impurities are in it. Freeze your own ice. If you're making posh hash then I'd go as far a leaving water to evaporate chemicals out prior to chilling it - or buying mineral water. That's not needed here though.
Processing:
I ice washed 3 grades. First is from gentle agitation with ice and ice water. Second from less gentle agitation. Third has had the significant agitation that only a blender can provide and it's not been second filtered (although it's sieved). I want to see what grade that ends up as as it includes stuff I'd routinely throw away.
I can already see skant amounts of what will likely be good hash forming in bottles 1 & 2 and copious amounts of what will likely be a rough as hell hash in 3.
After a few hours that pretty much sums up what I'm getting.
The output:
After syphoning and filtering and drying I'm left with 1g of the grade 1, 1.8g of grade 2 and it doesn't matter how much of grade 3 as that experiment was clearly a disaster. It was mostly plant material. I ended up crushing it as it was so cardboardy and then alcohol washing a spliffs worth of extract out of it. It's interesting how much plant material the early filtering actually removes.
The result:
So I got 2.8g of hash (pictured) plus I'd likely have got another gram or more from the final wash it I wasn't fuckarsing around. I'm willing to bank it as an eighth. So what's it like? Did I beat my $25 dollar hash with $25 trim? Which way did you bet? Because the answer is......
.... No. Definitely not. Buy the twenty five bucks hash from Shroom of the Loom and save yourself a lot of time and hassle. The hash I made is alright. Smokable. Definitely gets you stoned. Strength is comparable to the Rasta Mafia bit but it's just not as nice to smoke. If I offered you a choice of the two you'd have shroomies hash in a second.
Conclusion:
I've made hash a number of times. Mostly with good results from fresh frozen plants. One of the best hashes I've ever had was one I made. It was from a wispy crop of lemon haze given to me by a mate. It's a weed I don't even particularly like. However, processed into a hash it made the tastiest hash I'd had at the time and it left you with face sweat after 3 tokes. That's what I'd like to recreate. If ever I do I'll probably start selling it on LB just so someone else here believes me.
I guess if I was to run this same process with a higher quality material I'd get a better result. The issue would be if I paid $60 for the shake, I'd be aiming to create a $60 hash and I expect the result would comparatively be the same but from one rung higher on the hash ladder; instead of failing to match a $25 hash I'd fail to match a $60 hash.
So I guess the ultimate conclusion is the one that I expect many people bet on to start with. Buy hash. This is good advice. There's a hash at every level and price tag on LB. Buy it, get stoned, and enjoy the time you're not faffing with ice and bottles and filters. You will not have to Jenga stack the items in your fridge to make way for hash making. You will not get the unique flavour of green liquid in your mouth. There are many plus points to just buying hash. Buy it, smoke it, enjoy it, simple.
Will I do this again? It makes little sense to but that's never stopped me before so of course I will. At some point in the future my curiosity will pique and I'll find myself writing another one of these articles to share what went wrong.
Thanks for reading my topic. I hope it was informative and if not I hope it entertained you at least. I'll see you next time.
Fantastic piece, mate. Loved it. Just the sort of shit I get up too. I'm playing around making carts at the minute. I had the same deal. Found myself opening a Oz of trim thinking what the fuck now. I decarbed it, ground it in pestle and mortar, mixed it with a bag of sweetener. Now when I have a cup of green tea, it makes the whole kitchen smell, and looks like run off from watering the house plants. However about half an hour after you finish chewing, it will fuck you up nicely. Good work, and keep up the experiments. The hash looks like something you cut off the back of a sheep, but there is joy in the process. Nice one
Cheers G
Cheers G
Thanks man. I've never had decarb canna tea but it's a good shout and probably the most efficient use for it.
Brilliant all round amigo- wish we had more of these type of posts on LB and they hung around the wall for longer!
I'm way too lazy and inept to believe for a minute I could compete with whats available on here but I applaud your efforts all the way!
I'm way too lazy and inept to believe for a minute I could compete with whats available on here but I applaud your efforts all the way!
Thanks Polly. One of these days an experiment of mine will pan out and amaze everyone - especially me. I guess all great things are built off of the back of many failures and I'm simply plowing through the preliminary failure stage. It's actually odd some of the posts that linger on the wall - some that are clearly timely like Christmas offers. The algorithm is a mystery to me.
Well done sir!
I'm honestly impressed you got so much return.
You could make it more fun by taking it a step further and press some juicy rosin out of that ice hash ;)
I'm honestly impressed you got so much return.
You could make it more fun by taking it a step further and press some juicy rosin out of that ice hash ;)
Thanks man. I've not done that before but I'll get to it one day. This bit will stay as hash.
Excellent entertainment as always mate. I guessed that you wouldn't, but it is the journey not the result that is what I tell myself every time I make some unconsumable concoction. So you don't be too hard on yourself my latest fuck up was allowing 5g of bubble hash to get mould on it because I didn't dry it properly 😱 Bubble bags work a treat but the operator is a stoner and a liability 🤣
The hash is smokable and is strong enough to be worthwhile rolling for more than curiosity. We're not at the rolling tray hash level of terribleness. I'll leave some to cure properly but I already know the improvement will be marginal. I guess it was a fun day in the kitchen and it satisfied my curiosity for a while. I was going to test a new cold drying method this time but the product wasn't worth the faff.
Best part of 3g and a day's entertainment for $25, you can't knock that. You got more than I thought I guessed about 1g. If it is smokable aswell then it was a success.
I think my micro method is probably more efficient than the bags but also probably messier and wouldn't work at any scale. I've thought of cheap ways to refine it but I don't do it enough, nor have enough material for it to be anything more than a sidetrack really. Pity I don't grow as I guess that's the ideal position for experimentation.
The grow surplus is definitely the best material to use, easy come easy go and you have the buds to Cheer you up if it goes wrong. One day I hope I will grow more than I can smoke then I will take CC's advice get a rosin press and squash all the goodness out of it
If I had a bit more space I'd probably set something up just as a hobby. Not least for the fun playing with extract and rosin as well as hash experiments. It's definitely different playing with wastage. As it is thank goodness for LB.
It would be great if you could make a video showing the process the next time you make some 😬
1 post
+10 votes
by
BigRoo
Beginners guide to buying weed online from Little Biggy
by
BigRoo
Beginners guide to buying weed online from Little Biggy
I thought it might be helpful to add this to the feed for newbies. However, Budzhino has a fantastic buyers guide which I've linked. That goes through everything step by step in a nice, measured & detailed way which I fail to. I recommend reading it.
Below is my guide to buying weed online from little biggy in 7 easy steps.
It's probably worth adding that the LB website is very clunky. Particularly on a profile page. You may have to wait for a page to load like you're browsing the internet in 1998. It's worth the wait though.
If you have questions, ask the LB community or ask the vendor. You'll quickly find people who'll do their best to help you out.
Here's your buyers guide:
Step 1. Find some weed that you like.
Simply find weed or hash or extract, rosin, shatter, vapes, edibles, distillates, oils, mushrooms or whatever else is for sale. Whatever it is that floats your boat - find that. This is the fun bit. Whatever your taste or product kink is you're going to have multiple options to fulfil your desires.
Go to the items page and scroll through or search by keyword. There's currently 900+ items from 90+ vendors. If you don't find something you like then you are on the wrong website. If you're a massive pothead like me you'll likely find hundreds of items that you want to buy.
The topics page will contain some promotions and competitions amongst posts like this one. Vendors also post new strains they have on topics.
Part of the protection of buying via LB is in front of you as you look at each listing. There are anonymous reviews and ratings on the products left by buyers. Read them. Look at the ratings. This will help steer you toward quality products and reliable vendors. After you make your purchase please also review your items to help the community .
You need to select your country to show the prices. Then click buy. And checkout if you're ready. You can add multiple items from different vendors into the same cart for checkout.
You are now very close to being very stoned. This is easy - right?
Step 2. Check the vendor
Now, some vendors will not deal with newbies until you have a number of prior purchases. Often between 5-15. This will limit the initial number of vendors you can buy from, mostly to larger vendors. It sounds unfair but it's not. Some scammers try to abuse the protection systems from newbie accounts. Such vendors will likely refuse your order so check on the vendor page by clicking on their name from the listing or cart page. They will clearly state a minimum order number if they have one.
Step 3. Get some Bitcoin
Before you buy anything you're going to need a method to buy and send bitcoin. This isn't anything to be scared of. It seems a faff the first couple of times but is relatively straightforward once you've done it a few times. Be aware of fees as occasionally, if the network is busy, these can be costly.
A favoured wallet here would be Exodus as there's no personal checks to use it but there's many alternatives. The same for buying bitcoin. If your order is $50 you will need more than $50 to cover the order cost plus fees. You can (usually) check this in the wallet so you know how much bitcoin you need to buy.
Step 4. Send the payment
Once you've got a shopping cart filled with loveliness and you know your vendors deal with newbies (you can always message them if you are concerned) it's time to checkout so you can space out.
Assuming you have completed step 3 then you have some bitcoin waiting in a wallet somewhere itching to turn itself into cannabis. If not, now is the time to face that. Have a watch of someone running through the process of buying and moving bitcoin on YouTube.
Once you have your wallet ready then you can pay for your order. Enter address details and click to pay it. It'll take you to an escrow screen by transaxe. Open your wallet and select to send a bitcoin payment. You need to copy the bitcoin amount and the address into the corresponding sending boxes in your wallet Check the fees & all details. This is a very simple process once you've become used to it.
Then you need to send the bitcoin. Depending on your fee level and network traffic will depend upon how long it will take to complete.
Step 5. Payment protection / shipping
Once your payment has gone through it will sit in transaxe escrow. The vendor will not have access to your money until 8-13 days after. This allows you to open a dispute if something has not gone right. It is possible to open a late dispute after this time too. However in the first instance you are best off messaging the vendor and giving them time to reply and solve whatever your issue is.
You will get a message saying your order is paid and the vendor will ship your items.
Your orders tab will update once they have shipped.
Step 6. Wait.
Generally the top vendors are also very fast at sending orders out. Next day / signed for services exist but generally cost extra. But this is the worst bit. You have your stoner kit at the ready and can almost taste the dank flavour of what you ordered but you have to wait for Postman Pat to pop it through your letterbox. I don't know what to advise. Learn a new skill. Read a book. Do yoga. Go skydiving. Appreciate nature. Fill in your waiting time in a positive and meaningful way.
Step 7. Get stoned as f**k.
Before you know it, Pat is there with his black and white cat popping a discreet parcel filled with secret magic through your letterbox and you'll be smoking / vaping / edibling such a wide range of high quality THC products from that point forward that you'll wish you had found LB years ago.
Wrap up a banger and sit and consider how easy it all was while scrolling the item list, "I'll have one of those.... And one of those.... That I've not seen for years.... Two of those...."
If something has gone wrong with your order and you can't sort it with the vendor directly then the dispute system is there to help you. It's these systems along with the review feedback system that make LB so appealing to buy from.
It was easy huh. And now you are stoned. Like me.
Below is my guide to buying weed online from little biggy in 7 easy steps.
It's probably worth adding that the LB website is very clunky. Particularly on a profile page. You may have to wait for a page to load like you're browsing the internet in 1998. It's worth the wait though.
If you have questions, ask the LB community or ask the vendor. You'll quickly find people who'll do their best to help you out.
Here's your buyers guide:
Step 1. Find some weed that you like.
Simply find weed or hash or extract, rosin, shatter, vapes, edibles, distillates, oils, mushrooms or whatever else is for sale. Whatever it is that floats your boat - find that. This is the fun bit. Whatever your taste or product kink is you're going to have multiple options to fulfil your desires.
Go to the items page and scroll through or search by keyword. There's currently 900+ items from 90+ vendors. If you don't find something you like then you are on the wrong website. If you're a massive pothead like me you'll likely find hundreds of items that you want to buy.
The topics page will contain some promotions and competitions amongst posts like this one. Vendors also post new strains they have on topics.
Part of the protection of buying via LB is in front of you as you look at each listing. There are anonymous reviews and ratings on the products left by buyers. Read them. Look at the ratings. This will help steer you toward quality products and reliable vendors. After you make your purchase please also review your items to help the community .
You need to select your country to show the prices. Then click buy. And checkout if you're ready. You can add multiple items from different vendors into the same cart for checkout.
You are now very close to being very stoned. This is easy - right?
Step 2. Check the vendor
Now, some vendors will not deal with newbies until you have a number of prior purchases. Often between 5-15. This will limit the initial number of vendors you can buy from, mostly to larger vendors. It sounds unfair but it's not. Some scammers try to abuse the protection systems from newbie accounts. Such vendors will likely refuse your order so check on the vendor page by clicking on their name from the listing or cart page. They will clearly state a minimum order number if they have one.
Step 3. Get some Bitcoin
Before you buy anything you're going to need a method to buy and send bitcoin. This isn't anything to be scared of. It seems a faff the first couple of times but is relatively straightforward once you've done it a few times. Be aware of fees as occasionally, if the network is busy, these can be costly.
A favoured wallet here would be Exodus as there's no personal checks to use it but there's many alternatives. The same for buying bitcoin. If your order is $50 you will need more than $50 to cover the order cost plus fees. You can (usually) check this in the wallet so you know how much bitcoin you need to buy.
Step 4. Send the payment
Once you've got a shopping cart filled with loveliness and you know your vendors deal with newbies (you can always message them if you are concerned) it's time to checkout so you can space out.
Assuming you have completed step 3 then you have some bitcoin waiting in a wallet somewhere itching to turn itself into cannabis. If not, now is the time to face that. Have a watch of someone running through the process of buying and moving bitcoin on YouTube.
Once you have your wallet ready then you can pay for your order. Enter address details and click to pay it. It'll take you to an escrow screen by transaxe. Open your wallet and select to send a bitcoin payment. You need to copy the bitcoin amount and the address into the corresponding sending boxes in your wallet Check the fees & all details. This is a very simple process once you've become used to it.
Then you need to send the bitcoin. Depending on your fee level and network traffic will depend upon how long it will take to complete.
Step 5. Payment protection / shipping
Once your payment has gone through it will sit in transaxe escrow. The vendor will not have access to your money until 8-13 days after. This allows you to open a dispute if something has not gone right. It is possible to open a late dispute after this time too. However in the first instance you are best off messaging the vendor and giving them time to reply and solve whatever your issue is.
You will get a message saying your order is paid and the vendor will ship your items.
Your orders tab will update once they have shipped.
Step 6. Wait.
Generally the top vendors are also very fast at sending orders out. Next day / signed for services exist but generally cost extra. But this is the worst bit. You have your stoner kit at the ready and can almost taste the dank flavour of what you ordered but you have to wait for Postman Pat to pop it through your letterbox. I don't know what to advise. Learn a new skill. Read a book. Do yoga. Go skydiving. Appreciate nature. Fill in your waiting time in a positive and meaningful way.
Step 7. Get stoned as f**k.
Before you know it, Pat is there with his black and white cat popping a discreet parcel filled with secret magic through your letterbox and you'll be smoking / vaping / edibling such a wide range of high quality THC products from that point forward that you'll wish you had found LB years ago.
Wrap up a banger and sit and consider how easy it all was while scrolling the item list, "I'll have one of those.... And one of those.... That I've not seen for years.... Two of those...."
If something has gone wrong with your order and you can't sort it with the vendor directly then the dispute system is there to help you. It's these systems along with the review feedback system that make LB so appealing to buy from.
It was easy huh. And now you are stoned. Like me.
9 posts
+28 votes
by
BigRoo
Flavour Chasing - BigRoos Orange Day
by
BigRoo
Flavour Chasing - BigRoos Orange Day
Orange Fandom:
I'm a fan of orange strains. I particularly like the dank bitter citrus tang of the old orange bud you got in the 'dam coffee shops along with the delayed sledgehammer stone that followed twenty mins after you smoke it. It's not for everyone but it is for me. There's a few orange strains I've had in the past like Orangina (KIG) or Orange Glue that have had the special taste and feel of nostalgia but it's seemingly not the most popular flavour.
On LB - of course - there's a fair few orange options to choose from so I thought it'd be fun to have an orange day and report my experience back. So I've ordered a mix of orange hash, orange weed and orange extracts to chase the flavour memories of the past.
Questions:
Will it be too much of a orange thing?
Will it bring back a taste of the past?
Will I be too stoned to care?
Let's find out.
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Special Orangey Thanks:
Firstly a special thanks to Shroom of the Loom for sending me a couple of testers with my last order. The mimosa punch was really bloody nice. It didn't tick the very specific old tasting void I was trying to fill but my word it was grown to perfection and got me super excited for my orange day. I know a lot of people prefer the mimosa flavour to other orange strains precisely because it's has less of a bitter dark orange tang. If that's you, you can check it out here: https://littlebiggy.net/link/XjhiLB
And a second special thanks to Pink Leaf Farmacy who also liked the idea of orange day so sent me an extra with my order of Orange Creamsicle wax so that I could also include their White Nectarine wax in the orange fest. Thanks for jumping on board for orange day.
Orange Day - The Products:
My orange day flavour chasing line up is:
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Pink Leaf Farmacy:
Orange Creamsicle (persy diamond wax)
White nectarine (persy diamond wax)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/WdRs30
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The Good Stuff:
Orange n apricot (static hash)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Iy135r
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Cannabis Cannibals:
Tangie Berry (weed / flower)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BtvaAh
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The Spacemen:
Citrodelic Sunset (weed / flower)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/00qqFi
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Orange Day - The Session:
This is the bit we've all been waiting for. I definitely have anyway. Everything before this was like the trailers at the cinema. But now the lights are going down, the volume is going up and the curtains are opening to full wide screen. I'm settling in to enjoy the ride. Please join me as the action kicks off. Hopefully my chair will be more comfortable though.
Tangie Berry:
First up, Tangie Berry. It may seem like an odd choice for orange day but this has a grandparent of original c-orange bud; the precise old flavour I'm chasing.
The Tangie Berry has a super strong smell to it. It's a really strong mix of gas and sour citrus rind. One of the strongest smells I've encountered. On arrival the closest smell I could equate it to was being like wd40 or furniture polish but after a couple of days in a jar it'd tamed to a more satisfyingly citrus / orangey aroma. It definitely doesn't smoke like wd40 so no one dive off down a conspiracy rabbit hole but it also doesn't carry the special dank tang of its old orange bud grandpa either. It's still a good start to the session and it definitely has tons of fruit flavour. It's so strong that the next couple of bits through the grinder pick up the smell. I'd buy this again despite the overwhelmingly curious fragrance.
Mixed with Orange Hash:
Mixing it with the orange n apricot static hash is a potent combination which should help move things forward at pace. The static hash is touch crumble and leaves you with sticky fingers. It's a great addition to the Tangie Berry but the TB overpowers any flavour. And at this early start point I sense the writing will get messy as I plough forwards. The effects of the orange hash and Tangie Berry bud mixture is making my face sweat.
The orange hash smells citrus fresh as you crumble it but smoking it on its own doesn't add much orange flavour to my party. However it's nicely strong and you feel much different after smoking it than you did before you started. It's a really clean smoke. I see most hash as a joint topper rather than it's own thing as I'm yet to find a hash that isn't better rolled with weed. Open to suggestions there.
Citrodelic Sunset:
Next up we have the Citrodelic Sunset bud. This is the second time I've had this and I already know I like it. It's got strong hints of the dank tang of sour orange I crave but mixed in with lighter citrus and fruity notes. It's more of a tease than full orangecore but it's a small taste of the past to help feed my memories. The stone profile too feels similar to old orange bud in that it's a heavy one with a delayed onset. I like this. I'll probably order it a third time.
Let's add wax:
The orange Creamsicle wax isn't the easiest to work into a joint as it suddenly shifts from solid to goo on your fingers but part of the joy of extracts is the challenge of rolling up without ending up with stickier hands than Spider-Man. Both the waxs have distinct citrus smells that's heavily overridden by the spirited smell of strong fresh resin.
For my first extract roller I've mixed orange Creamsicle wax with Citrodelic Sunset bud. Taste and effect are pretty close to perfection. Orange day was a good idea. You should do this folks if you aren't already. It's a pretty expensive idea at the rate I'm going but a good one nonetheless. I like it.
Triple orange mixture:
I've followed this up with a triple mix of Citrodelic Sunset, white nectarine wax and a layer of the orange static hash on top. The white nectarine seems easier to handle than the OC. I think I prefer it Now this is a flavour and stone mix that's giving a lot from each puff. If I won the lottery, this is how I'd roll. It's pressing a lot of my orange buttons all at once. I might have peaked too early and I'm glad I've nothing else to achieve today other than writing this post.
In pursuit of balance:
For the sake of balance, science and the community, I have now gone with a triple of the Tangie Berry, orange Creamsicle wax and orange hash. It's a really potent smoke but the orange of the Tangie Berry overrides the other flavours with its full Jaffa cake topping taste. Tastes aside this one is making my eyes feel seriously heavy and the screen I'm writing on look blurry. It hasn't helped my own balance but hopefully has added something to this topic.
Stoner perfection:
While these smokes were brief moments of wonderful stoner perfection, I don't think I quite found the flavour of the past. There have been hints of it with the Citrodelic Sunset but nostalgia is an elusive beast to bring back to life in full force. I'm in a new, orangey and happy place though. Let's face it, it'll actually be incomparable to the past bud as it's likely the bud I have is probably twice as strong in both potency and flavour - and it's weakest thing I'm adding to my smokes. The memory is over-kind to the past as it looks through orange-tinted glasses.
I'm enjoying each and every one of these smokes. Perhaps in years to come I'll be flavour chasing today's orange session. "Do you remember back in the day, the old LB orange...? "
I asked 3 questions earlier:
Will it be too much of a orange thing?
- No. You can't have too much orange much as I suspected. Orange is good. We like the orange.
Will it bring back a taste of the past?
- A few hints but not really - and that's okay.
Will I be too stoned to care?
- You got me there. Apparently so.
Flavour Chasing. The conclusion:
I'd definitely do this again. I don't usually put so much thought into my smoking and generally I don't keep a running diary as I go. So that was interesting for me to try to put into words how it was going. I'd happily have another orange day although I would likely do a blue or silver version next. Maybe a diesel day. I'm open to suggestions.
I hope you found this post interesting, and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Thanks for reading, I'll see you in the next topic.
Have you been flavour chasing your own favourite before? Are you inspired to try? If you do I'd love to hear about it.
I'm a fan of orange strains. I particularly like the dank bitter citrus tang of the old orange bud you got in the 'dam coffee shops along with the delayed sledgehammer stone that followed twenty mins after you smoke it. It's not for everyone but it is for me. There's a few orange strains I've had in the past like Orangina (KIG) or Orange Glue that have had the special taste and feel of nostalgia but it's seemingly not the most popular flavour.
On LB - of course - there's a fair few orange options to choose from so I thought it'd be fun to have an orange day and report my experience back. So I've ordered a mix of orange hash, orange weed and orange extracts to chase the flavour memories of the past.
Questions:
Will it be too much of a orange thing?
Will it bring back a taste of the past?
Will I be too stoned to care?
Let's find out.
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Special Orangey Thanks:
Firstly a special thanks to Shroom of the Loom for sending me a couple of testers with my last order. The mimosa punch was really bloody nice. It didn't tick the very specific old tasting void I was trying to fill but my word it was grown to perfection and got me super excited for my orange day. I know a lot of people prefer the mimosa flavour to other orange strains precisely because it's has less of a bitter dark orange tang. If that's you, you can check it out here: https://littlebiggy.net/link/XjhiLB
And a second special thanks to Pink Leaf Farmacy who also liked the idea of orange day so sent me an extra with my order of Orange Creamsicle wax so that I could also include their White Nectarine wax in the orange fest. Thanks for jumping on board for orange day.
Orange Day - The Products:
My orange day flavour chasing line up is:
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Pink Leaf Farmacy:
Orange Creamsicle (persy diamond wax)
White nectarine (persy diamond wax)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/WdRs30
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The Good Stuff:
Orange n apricot (static hash)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Iy135r
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Cannabis Cannibals:
Tangie Berry (weed / flower)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BtvaAh
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The Spacemen:
Citrodelic Sunset (weed / flower)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/00qqFi
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Orange Day - The Session:
This is the bit we've all been waiting for. I definitely have anyway. Everything before this was like the trailers at the cinema. But now the lights are going down, the volume is going up and the curtains are opening to full wide screen. I'm settling in to enjoy the ride. Please join me as the action kicks off. Hopefully my chair will be more comfortable though.
Tangie Berry:
First up, Tangie Berry. It may seem like an odd choice for orange day but this has a grandparent of original c-orange bud; the precise old flavour I'm chasing.
The Tangie Berry has a super strong smell to it. It's a really strong mix of gas and sour citrus rind. One of the strongest smells I've encountered. On arrival the closest smell I could equate it to was being like wd40 or furniture polish but after a couple of days in a jar it'd tamed to a more satisfyingly citrus / orangey aroma. It definitely doesn't smoke like wd40 so no one dive off down a conspiracy rabbit hole but it also doesn't carry the special dank tang of its old orange bud grandpa either. It's still a good start to the session and it definitely has tons of fruit flavour. It's so strong that the next couple of bits through the grinder pick up the smell. I'd buy this again despite the overwhelmingly curious fragrance.
Mixed with Orange Hash:
Mixing it with the orange n apricot static hash is a potent combination which should help move things forward at pace. The static hash is touch crumble and leaves you with sticky fingers. It's a great addition to the Tangie Berry but the TB overpowers any flavour. And at this early start point I sense the writing will get messy as I plough forwards. The effects of the orange hash and Tangie Berry bud mixture is making my face sweat.
The orange hash smells citrus fresh as you crumble it but smoking it on its own doesn't add much orange flavour to my party. However it's nicely strong and you feel much different after smoking it than you did before you started. It's a really clean smoke. I see most hash as a joint topper rather than it's own thing as I'm yet to find a hash that isn't better rolled with weed. Open to suggestions there.
Citrodelic Sunset:
Next up we have the Citrodelic Sunset bud. This is the second time I've had this and I already know I like it. It's got strong hints of the dank tang of sour orange I crave but mixed in with lighter citrus and fruity notes. It's more of a tease than full orangecore but it's a small taste of the past to help feed my memories. The stone profile too feels similar to old orange bud in that it's a heavy one with a delayed onset. I like this. I'll probably order it a third time.
Let's add wax:
The orange Creamsicle wax isn't the easiest to work into a joint as it suddenly shifts from solid to goo on your fingers but part of the joy of extracts is the challenge of rolling up without ending up with stickier hands than Spider-Man. Both the waxs have distinct citrus smells that's heavily overridden by the spirited smell of strong fresh resin.
For my first extract roller I've mixed orange Creamsicle wax with Citrodelic Sunset bud. Taste and effect are pretty close to perfection. Orange day was a good idea. You should do this folks if you aren't already. It's a pretty expensive idea at the rate I'm going but a good one nonetheless. I like it.
Triple orange mixture:
I've followed this up with a triple mix of Citrodelic Sunset, white nectarine wax and a layer of the orange static hash on top. The white nectarine seems easier to handle than the OC. I think I prefer it Now this is a flavour and stone mix that's giving a lot from each puff. If I won the lottery, this is how I'd roll. It's pressing a lot of my orange buttons all at once. I might have peaked too early and I'm glad I've nothing else to achieve today other than writing this post.
In pursuit of balance:
For the sake of balance, science and the community, I have now gone with a triple of the Tangie Berry, orange Creamsicle wax and orange hash. It's a really potent smoke but the orange of the Tangie Berry overrides the other flavours with its full Jaffa cake topping taste. Tastes aside this one is making my eyes feel seriously heavy and the screen I'm writing on look blurry. It hasn't helped my own balance but hopefully has added something to this topic.
Stoner perfection:
While these smokes were brief moments of wonderful stoner perfection, I don't think I quite found the flavour of the past. There have been hints of it with the Citrodelic Sunset but nostalgia is an elusive beast to bring back to life in full force. I'm in a new, orangey and happy place though. Let's face it, it'll actually be incomparable to the past bud as it's likely the bud I have is probably twice as strong in both potency and flavour - and it's weakest thing I'm adding to my smokes. The memory is over-kind to the past as it looks through orange-tinted glasses.
I'm enjoying each and every one of these smokes. Perhaps in years to come I'll be flavour chasing today's orange session. "Do you remember back in the day, the old LB orange...? "
I asked 3 questions earlier:
Will it be too much of a orange thing?
- No. You can't have too much orange much as I suspected. Orange is good. We like the orange.
Will it bring back a taste of the past?
- A few hints but not really - and that's okay.
Will I be too stoned to care?
- You got me there. Apparently so.
Flavour Chasing. The conclusion:
I'd definitely do this again. I don't usually put so much thought into my smoking and generally I don't keep a running diary as I go. So that was interesting for me to try to put into words how it was going. I'd happily have another orange day although I would likely do a blue or silver version next. Maybe a diesel day. I'm open to suggestions.
I hope you found this post interesting, and if not I hope it was entertaining at least. Thanks for reading, I'll see you in the next topic.
Have you been flavour chasing your own favourite before? Are you inspired to try? If you do I'd love to hear about it.
💚 Great review as always mate, love that old orange bud too. Dutch Passion still have it as a seed strain so after reading this I am now going to be ordering some for my next grow. Only thing missing from your orange day was some homemade bubble hash made in Fanta 🤣. Thinking of having a kush session and following the strain through its many variants but I think that would have to be a kush month.
Keep up the good work mate👍
Keep up the good work mate👍
Thanks man for your kind words. It'll be interesting how your orange bud turns out. I think Orangina is the most orangey orange bud I've had. If I had a grow I'd probably try a crop of that although I don't know how tricky it is to grow or what it yields.
I've got some bubble at the moment just to remind myself of how it's meant to be. Won't be experimenting for a while but I'm tempted to buy some shake and do a run to redeem myself.
A kush journey would be an interesting exploration although, as you say, it'd be an extensive mission.
I've got some bubble at the moment just to remind myself of how it's meant to be. Won't be experimenting for a while but I'm tempted to buy some shake and do a run to redeem myself.
A kush journey would be an interesting exploration although, as you say, it'd be an extensive mission.
Genuinely enjoyed reading that! You’ve inspired the PLF team to have a flavour day soon ourselves. Glad you enjoyed mate
Thanks PLF. I really appreciated your enthusiasm for my Orange Day. I had a great time trying to untangle the different flavour and stone profiles as I blitzed through. I hope some of the folks on lb relate to it and try it themselves. Hope you enjoy your flavour chasing as much as I did.
Lovely write up BigRoo mate an old orange fan here too.
Sounded like you had a good ole smoke and topped off with the terrys orange 🤤👌
Personally anything informative as well as entertaining gets my vote more flavour days and write ups my man 👍
Sounded like you had a good ole smoke and topped off with the terrys orange 🤤👌
Personally anything informative as well as entertaining gets my vote more flavour days and write ups my man 👍
Thanks man. I might do another one next month after payday on blues as this was pretty fun to go through.
Hey bro
Nice review, thanks so much for including my Tangie Berry! I think the flavour you after might be in the Tangerine Dream the latest strain I got. It's more on the sweet side
Nice review, thanks so much for including my Tangie Berry! I think the flavour you after might be in the Tangerine Dream the latest strain I got. It's more on the sweet side
Thanks man. The Tangie is one of the strongest smelling bits I've ever had. I considered the tangerine dream but went with the Citrodelic as I'd had it before and knew that a hint of that flavour was in there rather than gambling on two unknowns. The strongest of that orange flavour I've had was the Orangina. I'll be back to try your other bits in the future though mate.
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Rolling tray bubble hash - can I remove tobacco and make hash?
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BigRoo
Rolling tray bubble hash - can I remove tobacco and make hash?
The problem:
Every time I roll on my tray then close my tin up a tiny bit of the leftover weed and tobacco ends up in the box. This really accumulates over time but is a dried mess of dusty tobacco & kief-ish stuff. Usually it reaches a point where I chuck it out. Sometimes I add it to a smoke. It's not pleasant although it's usually strong.
The theory:
So this time I've decided to apply science to it. Look away actual scientists.
I tested dry tobacco in water. It dissolves / floats. So I figured if I freeze my tray of leftovers, mix them with ice and water, hit it with a blender, filter all the big bits out then leave it to settle in a cold bottle with ice and occasional agitation, that the only stuff capable of sinking will be broken bits of trichome. Everything else would float or dissolve.
Solution in action:
It's been half an hour and it's working. It creates a really truly horrible smush of brown plant material to chuck out from the first filtering but I've got hash settling at the bottom of a bottle filled with what is -probably- toxic brown water.
* Don't try this at home folks *
If you do please acknowledge you're probably working with a poison. This is really a note to myself as I'm still mid-process while writing this. Perhaps one of the scientists I told to look away earlier but who kept on reading anyway could comment on how lethal the water would be. I still have to syphon it so I'll definitely need to take care with that.
I'm assuming the water uptake of the final hash will be so low that this isn't an issue. I'm going to give it one hour more then see what I've got. You don't have to wait an hour though. This is not a live show.
Generally the longer you leave it the more you get but I'm impatient and getting anything back will already be a better result than I expected when I started.
Hourish later:
We are ready to syphon this and filter the hash out. It looks like there is enough as a proof of concept. If you're reading this in my obituary instead of little biggy then you already know the outcome. Personally I'm feeling how I imagine Dr Frankenstein felt when his monster plans began to pan out. We are one spark away from perfection here. I'll be back. Hopefully. It went well for the Dr - right?
Syphoning:
Honestly, this is generally unpleasant when doing this even with fresh frozen plants but this was new level unpleasant. Really like kissing an ashtray. If you're thinking of quitting smoking tobacco, making some of this would be a good start. Tobacco - it's repulsive stuff. Anyway, off for a smoke then I'll be back.
Filtering:
Final filter done and I have a small amount of hash of an unknown grade. Those doubting this at the beginning, you may eat your hats now. This actually includes me. I hadn't thought this through. Still my hat will not taste as bad as syphoning tobacco water. Mmmmm.... Chewy cotton & cardboard.....
The hash needs to be dried. A good hash would be well dried and cured for a length of time. That's clearly not going to happen here. As soon as it's smokable I'll smoke some to see what it's made from.
I started with 6.2g of a skanky dried mixture of old weed bits and tobacco and I've got 0.6g of hash back. What are you betting on? Good hash? Bad hash? Poison hash? Not poison but tastes like poison hash? I'm actually betting on smokable hash at this point. I don't want to have to eat two hats.
The final product:
This is it. This is happening. The cumulation of a stupid idea I had late at night when I was a wee bit stoned is at its moment of completion. I'm going in.
I've speed dried this so I might update this post once I've tried the bit ill leave to cure.
It definitely tastes horribly tobaccoey. First taste is not a positive. Nor the second. This is a bad hash based on flavour. Really bad. The smell of it burning does smell like hash. The smoke's quite thick and it leaves white ash behind. It's also got some stone. Probably around the strength of a $30 3.5g hash on lb. Except this tastes more like an ashtray. It's really bad. However bad you're thinking - it's actually worse than that. I'm currently filled with regret for starting this at all.
Any hash flavouring, and I doubt there is any, has been washed away with tobacco flavour. And not a nice tobacco flavour like when a smoker sparks up a cigarette straight off a long haul flight and has that first puff. This is a dirty ashtray taste. It's really bad. It tastes like I'm the second or third person to have smoked it. I roll with some tobacco; I enjoy tobacco - in moderation, but this is really f**kin' awful. You could lick a pub ashtray clean from the Red Lion in the 1980s and still not taste more of a used tobacco taste. You could have a more pleasurable smoke by rolling up some fallen autumn leaves into a bus ticket.
My thinking was that the hash itself is waterproof so once it's back out the water any nasty taste would go with the water. This is so far from true. Even my dinner tastes bad now. I smoked this ages ago. All I can taste is ashtrays. I keep thinking the taste has gone while I'm eating but soon as I stop it's back like I'm still smoking it. It is genuinely ruining my evening.
Conclusion:
I was really fully ready for a smug ending to this post. I guess, arguably the science worked. I did create a hash from waste tobacco and weed. And it will get you stoned if you can bear smoking it. Earlier I wrote I'll try it once it's cured but honestly I don't think I will. It's genuinely that bad and I hadn't lived with it long enough when I made that declaration. I'm not standing by it. I wish the taste of good hash lingered like this. I guess the only positive I can draw from this experience is a greater understanding of how much flavour a bubble hash must accumulate during processing.
So there you have it. In answer to my initial question - yes, you can make bubble from a tobacco / weed mix but still don't. I'd rather eat two, three or more hats than have to smoke any more of this crap. If this is how smoking tasted, none of us would smoke.
I hope some of you found this informative, if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic. I'm off for some extreme teeth cleaning and then smoking whatever the strongest tasting thing there is in my box in the desperate hope I may taste something else other than ashtrays. Thanks for reading.
(Honestly - which way were you betting it'd go? 'cos I really thought I was onto something for a while there.)
Every time I roll on my tray then close my tin up a tiny bit of the leftover weed and tobacco ends up in the box. This really accumulates over time but is a dried mess of dusty tobacco & kief-ish stuff. Usually it reaches a point where I chuck it out. Sometimes I add it to a smoke. It's not pleasant although it's usually strong.
The theory:
So this time I've decided to apply science to it. Look away actual scientists.
I tested dry tobacco in water. It dissolves / floats. So I figured if I freeze my tray of leftovers, mix them with ice and water, hit it with a blender, filter all the big bits out then leave it to settle in a cold bottle with ice and occasional agitation, that the only stuff capable of sinking will be broken bits of trichome. Everything else would float or dissolve.
Solution in action:
It's been half an hour and it's working. It creates a really truly horrible smush of brown plant material to chuck out from the first filtering but I've got hash settling at the bottom of a bottle filled with what is -probably- toxic brown water.
* Don't try this at home folks *
If you do please acknowledge you're probably working with a poison. This is really a note to myself as I'm still mid-process while writing this. Perhaps one of the scientists I told to look away earlier but who kept on reading anyway could comment on how lethal the water would be. I still have to syphon it so I'll definitely need to take care with that.
I'm assuming the water uptake of the final hash will be so low that this isn't an issue. I'm going to give it one hour more then see what I've got. You don't have to wait an hour though. This is not a live show.
Generally the longer you leave it the more you get but I'm impatient and getting anything back will already be a better result than I expected when I started.
Hourish later:
We are ready to syphon this and filter the hash out. It looks like there is enough as a proof of concept. If you're reading this in my obituary instead of little biggy then you already know the outcome. Personally I'm feeling how I imagine Dr Frankenstein felt when his monster plans began to pan out. We are one spark away from perfection here. I'll be back. Hopefully. It went well for the Dr - right?
Syphoning:
Honestly, this is generally unpleasant when doing this even with fresh frozen plants but this was new level unpleasant. Really like kissing an ashtray. If you're thinking of quitting smoking tobacco, making some of this would be a good start. Tobacco - it's repulsive stuff. Anyway, off for a smoke then I'll be back.
Filtering:
Final filter done and I have a small amount of hash of an unknown grade. Those doubting this at the beginning, you may eat your hats now. This actually includes me. I hadn't thought this through. Still my hat will not taste as bad as syphoning tobacco water. Mmmmm.... Chewy cotton & cardboard.....
The hash needs to be dried. A good hash would be well dried and cured for a length of time. That's clearly not going to happen here. As soon as it's smokable I'll smoke some to see what it's made from.
I started with 6.2g of a skanky dried mixture of old weed bits and tobacco and I've got 0.6g of hash back. What are you betting on? Good hash? Bad hash? Poison hash? Not poison but tastes like poison hash? I'm actually betting on smokable hash at this point. I don't want to have to eat two hats.
The final product:
This is it. This is happening. The cumulation of a stupid idea I had late at night when I was a wee bit stoned is at its moment of completion. I'm going in.
I've speed dried this so I might update this post once I've tried the bit ill leave to cure.
It definitely tastes horribly tobaccoey. First taste is not a positive. Nor the second. This is a bad hash based on flavour. Really bad. The smell of it burning does smell like hash. The smoke's quite thick and it leaves white ash behind. It's also got some stone. Probably around the strength of a $30 3.5g hash on lb. Except this tastes more like an ashtray. It's really bad. However bad you're thinking - it's actually worse than that. I'm currently filled with regret for starting this at all.
Any hash flavouring, and I doubt there is any, has been washed away with tobacco flavour. And not a nice tobacco flavour like when a smoker sparks up a cigarette straight off a long haul flight and has that first puff. This is a dirty ashtray taste. It's really bad. It tastes like I'm the second or third person to have smoked it. I roll with some tobacco; I enjoy tobacco - in moderation, but this is really f**kin' awful. You could lick a pub ashtray clean from the Red Lion in the 1980s and still not taste more of a used tobacco taste. You could have a more pleasurable smoke by rolling up some fallen autumn leaves into a bus ticket.
My thinking was that the hash itself is waterproof so once it's back out the water any nasty taste would go with the water. This is so far from true. Even my dinner tastes bad now. I smoked this ages ago. All I can taste is ashtrays. I keep thinking the taste has gone while I'm eating but soon as I stop it's back like I'm still smoking it. It is genuinely ruining my evening.
Conclusion:
I was really fully ready for a smug ending to this post. I guess, arguably the science worked. I did create a hash from waste tobacco and weed. And it will get you stoned if you can bear smoking it. Earlier I wrote I'll try it once it's cured but honestly I don't think I will. It's genuinely that bad and I hadn't lived with it long enough when I made that declaration. I'm not standing by it. I wish the taste of good hash lingered like this. I guess the only positive I can draw from this experience is a greater understanding of how much flavour a bubble hash must accumulate during processing.
So there you have it. In answer to my initial question - yes, you can make bubble from a tobacco / weed mix but still don't. I'd rather eat two, three or more hats than have to smoke any more of this crap. If this is how smoking tasted, none of us would smoke.
I hope some of you found this informative, if not I hope it was entertaining at least. I'll see you in the next topic. I'm off for some extreme teeth cleaning and then smoking whatever the strongest tasting thing there is in my box in the desperate hope I may taste something else other than ashtrays. Thanks for reading.
(Honestly - which way were you betting it'd go? 'cos I really thought I was onto something for a while there.)
I think this is only bad because of the tobacco in it.
I used to have the same 'left overs' in my rolling box that over long time becomes a very dry mix of weed and tobacco which used to be a great back up when I found myself ran out of weed.
Since then I quit tobacco so now only weed is collecting but still isn't nearly enough to create extracts. I used to press rosing from ounces of prime buds and only had less than 10% return. Tried bubble hash from prime buds aswell but even less return.
The most yielding methos is to use alcohol to extract the thc but not sure about the tobacco being a good idea
I used to have the same 'left overs' in my rolling box that over long time becomes a very dry mix of weed and tobacco which used to be a great back up when I found myself ran out of weed.
Since then I quit tobacco so now only weed is collecting but still isn't nearly enough to create extracts. I used to press rosing from ounces of prime buds and only had less than 10% return. Tried bubble hash from prime buds aswell but even less return.
The most yielding methos is to use alcohol to extract the thc but not sure about the tobacco being a good idea
Yeah, had I of run this same process with just leftover weed it'd likely have made some form of smokable hash of unknown flavour and potency.The hash I made, had you of removed the tobacco flavour, was completely viable to smoke and get stoned. It's not an experiment I'll try again though.
I've not done an alcohol or butane wash before. The quick alcohol method is probably what I'd start on but it won't be on tray leftovers. I might have the (unofficial) world record for the worst hash ever made. It's not how I wanted to be remembered.
I've not done an alcohol or butane wash before. The quick alcohol method is probably what I'd start on but it won't be on tray leftovers. I might have the (unofficial) world record for the worst hash ever made. It's not how I wanted to be remembered.
I also think after all the materials I have 'wasted' making diy concentrates at home it doesn't really worth the trade other than the cool home science experiment lol.
Basically trading 6g smoke to 0.6g smoke.
Basically trading 6g smoke to 0.6g smoke.
My best results have been from fresh frozen materials. Still small returns for a hefty effort but the best tasting hash I've had was one I made from lemon haze - a weed I don't even particularly like. It was only after joining LB that I've had hash stronger than the ones I've made. But you're right - it's more for the fun of kitchen science than any practical reason.
Absolutely brilliant article mate. Just the sort of silly shit I'd do. Difference is I'd be bigging up my self as a chemistry genius. "I made hash, yeah it tastes like a woodbine smoker finger rapped my mouth, but I made hash!".
Nice one G
Nice one G
I was fully ready to do that right up until the end when I smoked it and realised that my hash genius status was firmly on hold. While good hash requires some technique, a basic hash as described above - but starting with something better - would be simple enough for most people end up with some smokable hash. Can get shake on here. I don't think it'd add up money wise but for 60 odd bucks you could get some and make your own. I'd be happy to explain it out to you although there's a lot of people on lb know a lot more than me.
😂 what a v entertaining lunchtime read, thank you for sharing! My bet was v undecided, I knew getting some sticky buildup would make some hash but was curious how much the tobacco dust might have fouled any goodness stuck to your tray, alas my suspicion was right on that one unfortunately - would be cool if there was good way of separating the two but no such luck there. Wonder if any scientifically minded people might know if it’s possible.
Cool experiment though, maybe save the result for an apocalypse/desperate drought times 😅
Cool experiment though, maybe save the result for an apocalypse/desperate drought times 😅
I already binned it. However desperate you were you'd honestly still not want to smoke it. It's without doubt the worst piece of hash ever made. I was still tasting it 6 hours afterwards. A static sift technique might work for this though I guess. However I'll leave that to someone else to experiment with. Not least as I've no idea how it works.
🤣Absolutely cracking mate, like reading a story when you know what is going to happen, I wasn't sure how much you would try or how bad it would taste but I knew it was gonna end badly🤣.
I recommend buying a keif box to grind all your weed into, they don't block up like the little grinder screens and you don't even notice how much you are collecting until you open the bottom, and you know it is all good to smoke.👍
As a side note when syphoning just submerge more of the hose then put your finger over the end to keep it full and then release it into a bucket much less flavourful.
I recommend buying a keif box to grind all your weed into, they don't block up like the little grinder screens and you don't even notice how much you are collecting until you open the bottom, and you know it is all good to smoke.👍
As a side note when syphoning just submerge more of the hose then put your finger over the end to keep it full and then release it into a bucket much less flavourful.
I'm not exaggerating - it genuinely was the worst tasting thing I've ever smoked. That taste stayed with me for at least the next 6 hours. It wouldn't go. I chucked the hash in the bin. When I started I thought there was no hope. As I progressed it started to look like it'd work and this would be my key contribution to the world of cannabis smoking. I guess you should never count your chickens until they hatch. There are some positives (I always look for these). 1. I now know not to ever try this. 2. There's more interplay with the flavour as bubble is created than I realised.
My syphon hose was a bit short as I had it tied up and the bottle tied up to make sure I didn't knock it over. I've done that before with bubble and it makes a sticky mess. This would have been far worse - although it'd have stopped me from having to smoke it.
I'll look into the kief box. That definitely sounds better than this was. I might buy some shake just so I can redeem myself by making a decent smokable grade.
My syphon hose was a bit short as I had it tied up and the bottle tied up to make sure I didn't knock it over. I've done that before with bubble and it makes a sticky mess. This would have been far worse - although it'd have stopped me from having to smoke it.
I'll look into the kief box. That definitely sounds better than this was. I might buy some shake just so I can redeem myself by making a decent smokable grade.
I didn't actually enjoy tobacco for a couple of days afterwards. Other than actually feeding my small addiction I vaped a bit & made edibles. Honestly, however bad you're imagining it, it was worse than that. For over six hours it was all I could taste. I'm glad I tested the theory but I'll need to keep trying if I'm to contribute something useful to the world of hash making.
Hypothesis, Method, Experimentation, Analysis, Conclusion. Sounds pretty scientifically sound to me mate.
100% wouldn't repeat or bother to tweak this experiment (all my bits go from magazine to ash tray every time), but did chuckle a couple of times. Hope you've brushed your teeth a lot, and possibly your tongue too.
100% wouldn't repeat or bother to tweak this experiment (all my bits go from magazine to ash tray every time), but did chuckle a couple of times. Hope you've brushed your teeth a lot, and possibly your tongue too.
I tasted that crap for over 6 hours. Brushing, eating, smoking - all made no difference. I'm not going to be repeating it, I'm not exaggerating for artistic effect how bad it was. I made what must be the worst piece of hash ever produced. There will be people synthesising hash who are making a better tasting product than I did. The bit I left to dry and cure, I put in the bin. I guess no experiment ever truly fails if you learn something. And I did learn something. Not to bloody try it again. To be fair I did also learn that bubble picks up some flavour from processing and it's the first time I've made bubble from over dried materials so I've a better feel for working with dry stuff instead of fresh frozen.
I’m afraid I predicted the inevitable conclusion by just the first photo 😂 This was a terrible idea from start to finish! However your write up was fantastic and I speak on behalf of all, we are grateful for your efforts and contribution to the world of hash!
Im curious whether soaking the mixture in some other strong flavoured liquid might dampen the taste of ash tray, maybe whisky? Probably not 😂
Next experiment, old shotty water hash?
Im curious whether soaking the mixture in some other strong flavoured liquid might dampen the taste of ash tray, maybe whisky? Probably not 😂
Next experiment, old shotty water hash?
When I started I thought it was a waste of time but I thought I'd take diary notes in case I hit on something useful. Mid way through I was fully convinced I'd get some smokable hash. And that confidence stayed with me right up until I smoked it. Then it fell apart really fast.
The experiment is not worth continuing. The taste from smoking one of these stayed with me for 6 hours. I don't think it'd matter what you added. However it's interesting how much flavour the hash picked up from the processing. I'd always thought you separate the hash and it just tastes of what it tastes of. But there's more at play in the process I think. It must absorb flavour from the liquid - which is usually tasty weed remnants.
I'd guess this could work using a dry static sift technique.
I'm currently thinking of buying some shake & running same process to redeem myself. It's the first hash I've made in over a year and it was not just awful but probably the worst hash ever made.
The experiment is not worth continuing. The taste from smoking one of these stayed with me for 6 hours. I don't think it'd matter what you added. However it's interesting how much flavour the hash picked up from the processing. I'd always thought you separate the hash and it just tastes of what it tastes of. But there's more at play in the process I think. It must absorb flavour from the liquid - which is usually tasty weed remnants.
I'd guess this could work using a dry static sift technique.
I'm currently thinking of buying some shake & running same process to redeem myself. It's the first hash I've made in over a year and it was not just awful but probably the worst hash ever made.
Safety first mate. I hope you wore goggles too. Baccy and weed juice in the eye would sting.
I have completely failed as a scientist by every measurable metric. I didn't even think about goggles man.
I’d have just filled a glass bottle with boiling water and rolled it over the dust, on a bit of greaseproof.
It would have melted the kief enough to kinda form a baccy/weed sorta hash.
Would have still tasted like arse. But way less hassle. 😁
It would have melted the kief enough to kinda form a baccy/weed sorta hash.
Would have still tasted like arse. But way less hassle. 😁
16 posts
+29 votes
by
BigRoo
Best Orange bits for an all out Orange Session?
by
BigRoo
Best Orange bits for an all out Orange Session?
I'm thinking of going all in on an orange session after payday. I've long since been a fan of orange strains. Seemingly not for everyone but for me both the taste and effect of a decent bit of orange is hard to beat. The dank deep citrus musk taste of a nice orange bud followed by the delivery of a powerful sedative hit delayed by just enough time to lull you into a false sense of security before it leaps onto you from behind is my favourite kind of smoking experience.
As it's possible to get orange everything here, it feels a good idea to combine it all into a super orange session and see how that goes.
I read someone else's post a while back which I'd link if I could find it. They had an orange evening and I always did like the sound of it.
Can you have too much orange in one session?
Because the idea of rolling orange buds with orange hash on top of orange extracts seems the most marvelous idea ever to me.
A mixture of some of these I guess will be the way forward. What would you choose?
Buds ---------
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The Spacemen - Citrodelic Sunshine
https://littlebiggy.net/link/00qqFi
Had this before. I liked it. Has that sour orange twang.
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Shroom of the loom - Mimosa Punch
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UW3rHE
I've had extracts from here which have been lovely but not ordered bud before.
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The Gentlemen Dealers - Purple Mimosa
https://littlebiggy.net/link/tCxw3H
Not ordered here before but it looks spectacular in the pictures.
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Cannabis Cannibals - tangerine dream
https://littlebiggy.net/link/0hVlKB
New vendor - not ordered here before.
Hash ---------
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The Good Stuff - Orange Apricot Static hash
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Iy135r
Super friendly vendor with an array of exotic hash. It's about time I ordered here.
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The Hash Collective 23 - Mimosa Filtered hash
https://littlebiggy.net/link/psdK2N
Not ordered here before. Impressive acronym.
Extracts ---------
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Pink leaf farmacy - Orange Creamsicle wax
https://littlebiggy.net/link/APLcUb
I've not ordered here before.
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Eddy's - Mimosa badder
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EmMwqa
I've not ordered from Eddy's but I should. Super friendly online vendor with a wealth of hash knowledge.
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Eddy's - Orange Diesel Terp Sauce
https://littlebiggy.net/link/VNqX0N
I don't actually know what Terp sauce is. It sounds delicious though and I want it anyway.
I'd gladly take any recommendations for the best in orange flavourings available on LB. Keep It Green would of course have featured on this list if they had shop items currently.
Thanks for reading. I'm happy to hear your thoughts about it.
Final note: If I buy an orange hat for this it is going to be overdoing it - isn't it?
*Googles 'orange hats'.... *
As it's possible to get orange everything here, it feels a good idea to combine it all into a super orange session and see how that goes.
I read someone else's post a while back which I'd link if I could find it. They had an orange evening and I always did like the sound of it.
Can you have too much orange in one session?
Because the idea of rolling orange buds with orange hash on top of orange extracts seems the most marvelous idea ever to me.
A mixture of some of these I guess will be the way forward. What would you choose?
Buds ---------
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The Spacemen - Citrodelic Sunshine
https://littlebiggy.net/link/00qqFi
Had this before. I liked it. Has that sour orange twang.
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Shroom of the loom - Mimosa Punch
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UW3rHE
I've had extracts from here which have been lovely but not ordered bud before.
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The Gentlemen Dealers - Purple Mimosa
https://littlebiggy.net/link/tCxw3H
Not ordered here before but it looks spectacular in the pictures.
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Cannabis Cannibals - tangerine dream
https://littlebiggy.net/link/0hVlKB
New vendor - not ordered here before.
Hash ---------
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The Good Stuff - Orange Apricot Static hash
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Iy135r
Super friendly vendor with an array of exotic hash. It's about time I ordered here.
---
The Hash Collective 23 - Mimosa Filtered hash
https://littlebiggy.net/link/psdK2N
Not ordered here before. Impressive acronym.
Extracts ---------
---
Pink leaf farmacy - Orange Creamsicle wax
https://littlebiggy.net/link/APLcUb
I've not ordered here before.
---
Eddy's - Mimosa badder
https://littlebiggy.net/link/EmMwqa
I've not ordered from Eddy's but I should. Super friendly online vendor with a wealth of hash knowledge.
---
Eddy's - Orange Diesel Terp Sauce
https://littlebiggy.net/link/VNqX0N
I don't actually know what Terp sauce is. It sounds delicious though and I want it anyway.
I'd gladly take any recommendations for the best in orange flavourings available on LB. Keep It Green would of course have featured on this list if they had shop items currently.
Thanks for reading. I'm happy to hear your thoughts about it.
Final note: If I buy an orange hat for this it is going to be overdoing it - isn't it?
*Googles 'orange hats'.... *
The Orange Creamsickle from PinkLeaf Pharmacy is superb. I found their White Nectarine extract to taste quite orangey too :)
Nice man! We’ll throw in some White Nectarine as well for you, to pay homage to your Orange night - very jealous!
Well that'd be awesome thanks. It is a worthy cause. I'll write up a topic as I plough through orange day to record my experience. I'm curious how it'll go. I put my order through with low gas fees so payment will take a while. My fee levels were higher than I expected so I had to set it low. Hopefully it'll have gone through soon. Thanks PLF.
No worries mate! We’re away until tomorrow anyway so no rush on payment. Look forward to seeing your topic!
Hopefully it'll have chugged through the system by then. I'm looking forward to this. Thanks.
Will definitely be visiting after payday. I've been on cheap bits for a while, which to be fair, on lb, are really pretty decent. But am excited to have a blowout.
Defo recommended the spacemens Citrodelic Sunshine one of the nicest I've tried for orange flavour.
Completely agree - I've had that one before. I was surprised at how orangey it was. Keep It Green was the king of orange strains but seems to be taking a break. I'll likely order the Citrodelic again.
Ooh our Tropicana Cherry may be right up your street.
Got a 3.5 left.
You need to get the orange hat and a carton of Tropicana orange with bits
Got a 3.5 left.
You need to get the orange hat and a carton of Tropicana orange with bits
I don't get paid til end of the month so I assume someone else will have had it by then. I am glad someone is down with the orange hat though. If you're going to do something you may as well overdo it.
I found the original post. Turns out they got the idea from someone else too. Like Picasso said, good artists copy while great artists steal. Anyway, is linked if anyone wants to read it.
9 posts
+23 votes
by
BigRoo
60 bucks for 7g - Cheap UK Weed List - Less than $60 qtr delivered to your door.
by
BigRoo
60 bucks for 7g - Cheap UK Weed List - Less than $60 qtr delivered to your door.
Okay LB folk, this is a list of quarters (7g for the metric heads) of bud, available on littlebiggy, delivered for under $60 including postage. That's my criteria here to filter down to the bits that'll save you - and me - some pennies.
There are a couple of vendors I expected to include that haven't got products listed currently. Maybe if people like this post I'll do it again in the future.
I've not listed shake / bars / hash nor any Thai weed. Only buds. All prices are for a quarter (7g for cool kids) listed with LB rating & postage if there's a charge. Beware some of the super high ratings as there will be just one review there. So, if you intend to purchase, check things out yourself on the listing, particularly from vendors I've stated I've not used and you don't know yourself. Be smart people.
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LV (LV)
I've bought a couple of bits here and personally I think it's great for the money.
Biscotti Runtz, 9.6/10 - $58 https://littlebiggy.net/link/imiyZF
I liked this. Definitely not stardawg. I'd order it again.
OZK , 9.9/10 - $54
https://littlebiggy.net/link/nDHkty
Probably the best value low cost weed I've bought on LB. I'll put this as the main link from the post. I've reordered this just now.
Permanent Marker, 9.6/10 - $54
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BSTQXx
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The Green Team (TGT)
One of my favourite & most trusted vendors on lb. They have been hugely reliable on speed, stealth & quality. They reward loyalty and have great customer service. And while they have just 3 entries on the 60 bucks list due to their current 10% sale, they've got all sorts of great value going down on their page.
Strawberry Haze, 9.7/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UJj4jg
Cookie Dawg, 9.8/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/hQRMnc
G13 Haze 9.7/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/yHhjMy
I've had all 3 of these and are all the decent quality I expect from TGT. I even liked the cookie Dawg and normally don't get on with any dawg strain.
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Stardawg Line (SL)
Never bought here. Wedding Cake looks nice though.
Stardawg, 9.3/10 - $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/is7Myj
Amnesia Haze 9.4/10 - $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/mfasIQ
Wedding Cake (looks nice) 9.4/10 $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/2XWliK
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Hemp Lady (HL)
I've never bought from here. Seems a nice vendor though with cheap prices and a growing product line. I'd probably go for the silver.
Liberty haze, 9.1/10 - $40
https://littlebiggy.net/link/8RHPrZ
Super Silver Haze, 9.5/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/SALft6
Super Lemon Diesel, 9/10 - $50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/DX4uBi
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The Hash Collective (THC - Nice acronym there. Kudos for that)
I've never ordered from this vendor.
Amnesia Haze, 9.2/10 - $55
https://littlebiggy.net/link/eEdTt4
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Green Cat (GC)
Great vendor, I have ordered here before. I remember all the bits I got were generously weighed.
Strawberry Kush, 10/10 - $50 + $6
https://littlebiggy.net/link/oFG27m
(GC have a load of other options just 1 dollar over the $60 threshold for this post. Including this one which I've had previously.
Silver Bubble, 9.7/10 - $55 + $6 (yes, $61 but still worth noting here)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zAXWXA
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The Spacemen (TSM)
A lot of other cheap options here that are just over the threshold for this post, ironically due to the cost of the post. The Spacemen are a great vendor and one of my favourite bits I've had on LB was from here.
Unicorn Poop, 9.1/10, $50 + $8.49
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Is2u1T
I've had the poorly named unicorn poop before. No idea what they were thinking with the name. Good value, lacks bit of flavour but is decent for the price.
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Humble Bee (HB)
I've not used this vendor.
Cherry Runtz, 9.7/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/pQTo1Z
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Rozzy Express (RE)
I've not used this vendor.
Grapefruit, 9.6/10 - $40 +$5.20
https://littlebiggy.net/link/jR8Iez
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Lazydaze (LD)
I've not used this vendor.
Forbidden Fruit,9.5/10 - $50 + $7
https://littlebiggy.net/link/sZe5zj
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Gramazon (GA)
I've not used this vendor. Gelonade looks interesting.
Gelonade, 10/10 - $58
https://littlebiggy.net/link/sbaIO4
Super Silver, 10/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/qOBpcT
Stardawg, 10/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/ddIdLL
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Strainsburys (SB)
I've not used this vendor but the Cali Dream looks like a bargain as do the other options that tip over the 60 bucks mark.
Cali Dream, 9.6/10 - $55. + $4
https://littlebiggy.net/link/HDTI0v
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Your Natural Medicine (YNM)
I've ordered from this vendor before.
Blue Cough, 9.6/10 $42 + $6.55
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XNcUFN
I've had this bud. It is cheap so I'll just say it wasn't for me and leave it at that.
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All4twenty (A4T)
I've not used this vendor.
Organic Outdoor, 8.8/10 - $55 + $5
https://littlebiggy.net/link/m2aIQ5
Outdoor buds can be an interesting smoke as the sun seems to bring something else out of the plant. I might have a further search on sun grown some time.
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Now these last two are marginally over $60 and are only included as I've had them both and are both decent for the price in their own way. See notes.
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Radar Breeder (RB)
I've ordered here a few times. Great vendor & high quality products.
Kerosine Krash, 9.7/10 - $55 + $6.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/M0IgmV
I had this a while back. Looked scrappy and disappointing but actually was gassy & strong.
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That Guy for Bud (TGFB)
I've never ordered from this vendor but I was sent the haze as a freebie.
Tropical Haze, 10/10 - $61.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/jGCWVP
I wrote a full review about this one here: https://littlebiggy.net/link/mdbEKL
if you'd like to read it. Ultimately whether you like it or will be down to whether you love a haze or not.
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Conclusion
So that's my rundown of the sub $60 market on LB. Correct as of May 2024. Yes there are more exotic bits over this price but this seemed a fair bar to set. Please feel free to comment if you believe I set it too low. I know I've missed out some great bits just above this price. Also let me know if I've missed any bits off under $60 in the comments. Feel free to share any other bargains or useful comments below to save people money here. No hatred please.
I hope some of you have found this useful for picking out a budget bit of UK bud to see you through to your next pay day.
Thanks for reading. See you next time.
There are a couple of vendors I expected to include that haven't got products listed currently. Maybe if people like this post I'll do it again in the future.
I've not listed shake / bars / hash nor any Thai weed. Only buds. All prices are for a quarter (7g for cool kids) listed with LB rating & postage if there's a charge. Beware some of the super high ratings as there will be just one review there. So, if you intend to purchase, check things out yourself on the listing, particularly from vendors I've stated I've not used and you don't know yourself. Be smart people.
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LV (LV)
I've bought a couple of bits here and personally I think it's great for the money.
Biscotti Runtz, 9.6/10 - $58 https://littlebiggy.net/link/imiyZF
I liked this. Definitely not stardawg. I'd order it again.
OZK , 9.9/10 - $54
https://littlebiggy.net/link/nDHkty
Probably the best value low cost weed I've bought on LB. I'll put this as the main link from the post. I've reordered this just now.
Permanent Marker, 9.6/10 - $54
https://littlebiggy.net/link/BSTQXx
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The Green Team (TGT)
One of my favourite & most trusted vendors on lb. They have been hugely reliable on speed, stealth & quality. They reward loyalty and have great customer service. And while they have just 3 entries on the 60 bucks list due to their current 10% sale, they've got all sorts of great value going down on their page.
Strawberry Haze, 9.7/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/UJj4jg
Cookie Dawg, 9.8/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/hQRMnc
G13 Haze 9.7/10 - $59.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/yHhjMy
I've had all 3 of these and are all the decent quality I expect from TGT. I even liked the cookie Dawg and normally don't get on with any dawg strain.
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Stardawg Line (SL)
Never bought here. Wedding Cake looks nice though.
Stardawg, 9.3/10 - $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/is7Myj
Amnesia Haze 9.4/10 - $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/mfasIQ
Wedding Cake (looks nice) 9.4/10 $55 + $4.99
https://littlebiggy.net/link/2XWliK
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Hemp Lady (HL)
I've never bought from here. Seems a nice vendor though with cheap prices and a growing product line. I'd probably go for the silver.
Liberty haze, 9.1/10 - $40
https://littlebiggy.net/link/8RHPrZ
Super Silver Haze, 9.5/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/SALft6
Super Lemon Diesel, 9/10 - $50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/DX4uBi
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The Hash Collective (THC - Nice acronym there. Kudos for that)
I've never ordered from this vendor.
Amnesia Haze, 9.2/10 - $55
https://littlebiggy.net/link/eEdTt4
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Green Cat (GC)
Great vendor, I have ordered here before. I remember all the bits I got were generously weighed.
Strawberry Kush, 10/10 - $50 + $6
https://littlebiggy.net/link/oFG27m
(GC have a load of other options just 1 dollar over the $60 threshold for this post. Including this one which I've had previously.
Silver Bubble, 9.7/10 - $55 + $6 (yes, $61 but still worth noting here)
https://littlebiggy.net/link/zAXWXA
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The Spacemen (TSM)
A lot of other cheap options here that are just over the threshold for this post, ironically due to the cost of the post. The Spacemen are a great vendor and one of my favourite bits I've had on LB was from here.
Unicorn Poop, 9.1/10, $50 + $8.49
https://littlebiggy.net/link/Is2u1T
I've had the poorly named unicorn poop before. No idea what they were thinking with the name. Good value, lacks bit of flavour but is decent for the price.
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Humble Bee (HB)
I've not used this vendor.
Cherry Runtz, 9.7/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/pQTo1Z
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Rozzy Express (RE)
I've not used this vendor.
Grapefruit, 9.6/10 - $40 +$5.20
https://littlebiggy.net/link/jR8Iez
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Lazydaze (LD)
I've not used this vendor.
Forbidden Fruit,9.5/10 - $50 + $7
https://littlebiggy.net/link/sZe5zj
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Gramazon (GA)
I've not used this vendor. Gelonade looks interesting.
Gelonade, 10/10 - $58
https://littlebiggy.net/link/sbaIO4
Super Silver, 10/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/qOBpcT
Stardawg, 10/10 - $60
https://littlebiggy.net/link/ddIdLL
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Strainsburys (SB)
I've not used this vendor but the Cali Dream looks like a bargain as do the other options that tip over the 60 bucks mark.
Cali Dream, 9.6/10 - $55. + $4
https://littlebiggy.net/link/HDTI0v
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Your Natural Medicine (YNM)
I've ordered from this vendor before.
Blue Cough, 9.6/10 $42 + $6.55
https://littlebiggy.net/link/XNcUFN
I've had this bud. It is cheap so I'll just say it wasn't for me and leave it at that.
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All4twenty (A4T)
I've not used this vendor.
Organic Outdoor, 8.8/10 - $55 + $5
https://littlebiggy.net/link/m2aIQ5
Outdoor buds can be an interesting smoke as the sun seems to bring something else out of the plant. I might have a further search on sun grown some time.
----
Now these last two are marginally over $60 and are only included as I've had them both and are both decent for the price in their own way. See notes.
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Radar Breeder (RB)
I've ordered here a few times. Great vendor & high quality products.
Kerosine Krash, 9.7/10 - $55 + $6.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/M0IgmV
I had this a while back. Looked scrappy and disappointing but actually was gassy & strong.
----
That Guy for Bud (TGFB)
I've never ordered from this vendor but I was sent the haze as a freebie.
Tropical Haze, 10/10 - $61.50
https://littlebiggy.net/link/jGCWVP
I wrote a full review about this one here: https://littlebiggy.net/link/mdbEKL
if you'd like to read it. Ultimately whether you like it or will be down to whether you love a haze or not.
----
Conclusion
So that's my rundown of the sub $60 market on LB. Correct as of May 2024. Yes there are more exotic bits over this price but this seemed a fair bar to set. Please feel free to comment if you believe I set it too low. I know I've missed out some great bits just above this price. Also let me know if I've missed any bits off under $60 in the comments. Feel free to share any other bargains or useful comments below to save people money here. No hatred please.
I hope some of you have found this useful for picking out a budget bit of UK bud to see you through to your next pay day.
Thanks for reading. See you next time.
Are they ones I've used or not used? I wrote in the early paragraph for people to check the vendors out themselves, although the escrow systems does offer some protection. I just went through the wall looking for cheapies and thought it might be worthwhile sharing it.
Gramazon are supposedly over weighing all orders by 20% and with their oz's at $190 it's quite the deal. Decent looking strains, haven't personally tried them yet though.
I've not tried them. Only found them as I was checking out all the cheap options this month hence why I decided to post my list. It looks like they've got some bargain bits I must admit. I went with LV as I'd ordered there before & is super cheap to match my current budget.
Big love for considering us! I know it’s haze but it’s done beautifully so thank you for recognising that
It is full of haziness for sure. However you grow brings out the flavours so I'm looking forward to your orange. If you grow an orange derived strain to this same standard it'll be amazing.
38 posts
+119 votes
by
BigRoo
Shaky hash making
by
BigRoo
Shaky hash making
I've made bubble hash several times in the past, usually from (other people's) trim or failed crops and just using stuff I have at home or could buy for pennies online. Fresh frozen has given me my best results - and some of them have been startlingly good.
As there's all sorts of shake & trim on lb I've been thinking about doing a run of hash.
Does anyone do this?
Do you think I'll get good value or that I'd just be better off buying hash?
Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks for reading.
As there's all sorts of shake & trim on lb I've been thinking about doing a run of hash.
Does anyone do this?
Do you think I'll get good value or that I'd just be better off buying hash?
Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks for reading.
Done it myself with a box of stardawg dust, ended up getting a 10% return on it so 100G bar out of 1kg.. The box cost me 400 so it probably wasnt worth it.
Good quality with fine micronbags
Good quality with fine micronbags
I pressed a good 1/2 of collected keif into a very respectable ball of hash using the hot water in a bottle method.
Surprisingly good it was.
Surprisingly good it was.
4 bucks a g isn't that bad a result if it came out a high quality. But probably a lot of faff for something you could have bought. That's why I'm wondering if it makes sense or not.
It sits around there in price £5 g but it’s just a 2-3month process if you wanna do it right, but the results are worth it imo out of all the sick hash I have atm im still smoking the homemade stardawg instead just so clean and pleasant to smoke 🤤
the hash was high quality but i can pick up BARZ LA for that price so wasnt worth it.
It worked out at 40p per gram on the trim, if u cant get it cheaper than that i wouldnt bother tbh
It worked out at 40p per gram on the trim, if u cant get it cheaper than that i wouldnt bother tbh
I saw a former vendor here, selling that hash on a different platform for £40 on the eighth.
Thought that was either a fraud or the price had been driven down all of a sudden since it appeared here for silly money. This makes sense what you are saying.
Thought that was either a fraud or the price had been driven down all of a sudden since it appeared here for silly money. This makes sense what you are saying.
LB takes a 16% cut from vendors, with BTC fees vendors probably lose 20%-25% of their payout depending on time, the crypto is held in escrow for 21 days aswell so by that time btc could of dropped and you're actually losing money..
Thats why everything has to be marked up here
Thats why everything has to be marked up here
Hey, I'm not taking a cheap shot, and I understand why the escrow fees cause a bigger markup. Vendors have a right to charge what they like and biggas have a right not to buy it. Simple.
But £400 is £100 for 25g. The 16% plus profit doesn't fully account for the crazy prices on the gram just a couple months back.
I'm not moaning because I have other platforms and means to source stuff too.
But £400 is £100 for 25g. The 16% plus profit doesn't fully account for the crazy prices on the gram just a couple months back.
I'm not moaning because I have other platforms and means to source stuff too.
I wasn't trying to come across as negative or anything bro, no cheap shots here no worries :). Im pretty sure ik the vendor your talking about "P"? He was selling the green ocaso hash which is the cheapest one, and the one i can usually pick up for that price.. (still fire)
The purple/red ones are abit more expensive.
The purple/red ones are abit more expensive.
Yeah; no drama man 🙂 I just didn't wanna come across like I was bitching more than anything.
That's exactly the vendor 🤣 and I'm not tempted in the slightest. But I couldn't work out how he could be selling it so cheap.
That's exactly the vendor 🤣 and I'm not tempted in the slightest. But I couldn't work out how he could be selling it so cheap.
I make oil with some and decarb the rest mix together for something that you can smoke or swallow and either way it puts you on your arse for a good while. Always made bho in the past but just upgraded my equipment and used ethanol for the first time for the oil extraction 14g of a skuda shake bar I won. Going to decarb the other 16g this weekend and I expect/hope to end up with about 12-14g of squidgy decarb hash. If you use bubble bags to get the grade A hash, I hope you then decarb the shake and at least make some edibles with it or press it or extract oil from it. If you bin it😱 I have just increased your yield massively you are welcome 😉
I've never used bubble bags. Only filters of varying size plus gravity. I end up left with soggy leftover plant materials and bubble hash(s). Soggy bubble hash to be fair so it needs drying. I've always put the plant materials in the compost. I usually do a lower grade blender hash as a second wash though so not sure I'm missing much. Or am I?
If you haven't done any chemical extraction on it then it will still be worth decarbing just throw it in a brownie mix once its done and you can decide if it is worth doing it or not, I don't think you will be disappointed if it was going on the compost anyway.👍
I'll give that a bash next time mate. It was only recently I made some edibles from a load of vaped weed and was rather surprised to discover it blew my head off.
Yeah ,same concept mate. I used to decarb on a hotplate turned low (or on and off for a few seconds) and you have to keep it moving so it doesn't burn but the vapour is filling the room. Can end up in a real mess if your ventilation is limited or if you decide to turn it off.
I've got gas burners so it'd go every shade of wrong. My oven is pretty reliable though so guess I'd go for that.
You could decarb on gas in a heavy pan if you had no other option but probably safer in the oven. I got banned from hash making in the house after stinking the kitchen out so I kitted my lab(shed) out with a 9litre mini oven for £30 and it does the job perfectly 👌
Hi guys i use the french method for decarbing in water and in air tight bags, i find it maintains most if not all the smell, i put about 1oz per bag and vacuum sealed, then boil at 93c for 2 hours, seem to me to get the highest conversion rate. 10lt saucepan half full of water and a heavy weight to hold the bags down, put a silicone mat in the bottom to stop bags sticking to the pan, you can do this on gas or electy and its a very forgiving method.
💖 Love & Light, ODIN
💖 Love & Light, ODIN
Also put a pin hole in the corner of the bag it saves a lot of hassle and no water gets in.
After it's taken out of the bags it stinks omg 😂😂 especially if there's a little moisture in the weed, good thing is it only stinks over night then it starts smelling nice again thought i let you know 💖
After it's taken out of the bags it stinks omg 😂😂 especially if there's a little moisture in the weed, good thing is it only stinks over night then it starts smelling nice again thought i let you know 💖
Ahhh the pin hole is what I was missing. Gave it a try with half ounce that I had already part decarbed in the oven but it took some effort to keep underwater. I only managed to get about 2ml of rso from my extraction on the other half so couldn't get the squidgy consistency I wanted but I still ended up with around 16g of crumbly hash, pressed up in an old clamp I always use, this should tide me over for a while😶🌫️
Yea I think it's odin who makes his own and he's given to a few biggas,I believe it's potent.
Feel free to message me if you want to, anything I can help with I will. I am no expert purely a hobbyist with a keen interest in all aspects of cannabis alchemy and consumption always happy to share any knowledge 👍
Thanks man. Appreciate that. I've been reading about making piatella. That'd be the dream to home make something like that.
Yeah absolutely mate the only thing with the primo stuff is if you want high quality you have to use top bud and that would break me😢
Thanks. I might well have a bash and document it for community interest. Either I'll do well and people will be happy to copy me or I'll get loads of advice as to how to improve - I guess.
That’d be a great thing to do. :)
You’ll get all the veterans coming out of the woodwork. They won’t be able to resist.
You’ll get all the veterans coming out of the woodwork. They won’t be able to resist.
You get around 10% or less yield depending how much crystal covers your starting material and how fine your filtering. So you need dirt cheap/free raw material to make it worth when there's hash out there for 100 quid an ounce
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+50.2 votes
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BigRoo
Happy Star Wars Day
by
BigRoo
Happy Star Wars Day
Popped to the shop just now. Fella there said he's sold a whole box of ocb rolling papers already today and asked what's going on. Star Wars day innit - we're all going to space man.
Mentioned it to someone in work earlier and they said, 'only heard about it on the radio on the way in'. Yeah, it's only been a thing for decades now.
I feel sorry for them missing the most joyous & important celebration of the year. It's the closest thing I have to a religion.
Brown. He had to get a new box from store room so asked me why. Browns my preference on ocb. Seems rizla / rolling paper quality has gone down over the years.
Yeah, rizla has always been tobacco and bud papers but raw, ocb and elements more just bud papers. But it's nice to know retailers out there doing a range of papers as opposed to just generic type rolling papers.
Also, think more vendors on here should have a little headshop here selling paraphernalia.
Also, think more vendors on here should have a little headshop here selling paraphernalia.
Tesco do ocb papers now. The whole toker industry has grown year on year so I guess it makes sense to the giant retailers now to supply us our bits. I wonder how much trade a headshop would do on LB.
I don't think a headshop in itself on here would have legs as you already have good options on the net but in addition too their menu add paraphernalia, bongs, grinders, foreign skins etc. When placing an order it's more convenient and we're more inclined to try some new papers. Just a thought for vendors to increase additional sales whilst they have our attention and coins!
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+108 votes
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BigRoo
Let's talk about hash
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BigRoo
Let's talk about hash
For me payday looms and as it's been a wee bit bleak at BigRoo Cottage of late I'll likely treat myself to some of the hash here amongst some other bits and bobs. Since joining LB I've approached it with all the restraint of a child in a sweetshop. "I want one of them & one of them & ooh - two of those & one of them..."
I'm super intrigued by the Barz LA products. I'm likely to try a green level & red level. But it got me thinking - what's the best bang for your buck hashes on LB. The ones that deliver delicious flavours & potency rather than make you feel you've just picked it up off a shifty fella in a smoky pub backroom of the 1980s.
I've made bubble before - fresh frozen. This seemed to me to produce my best results. Now I see there's a myriad of processes like static, triple filtered, fresh frozen, dry sifted, hash eggs, and many more.
Basically, if you had to bet money on a hash blowing my mind while not blowing my wallet what'd you go for? Is there a hash method that you prefer? (I know some people say fresh frozen products taste green). Please jump on the hash train and share your thoughts with me. Thanks LB people.
I'm super intrigued by the Barz LA products. I'm likely to try a green level & red level. But it got me thinking - what's the best bang for your buck hashes on LB. The ones that deliver delicious flavours & potency rather than make you feel you've just picked it up off a shifty fella in a smoky pub backroom of the 1980s.
I've made bubble before - fresh frozen. This seemed to me to produce my best results. Now I see there's a myriad of processes like static, triple filtered, fresh frozen, dry sifted, hash eggs, and many more.
Basically, if you had to bet money on a hash blowing my mind while not blowing my wallet what'd you go for? Is there a hash method that you prefer? (I know some people say fresh frozen products taste green). Please jump on the hash train and share your thoughts with me. Thanks LB people.
I just did. Looks like you have some lovely bits at a decent price. I'll definitely add you to my list to visit after checking the Barz stuff. Thanks for commenting.
If you are looking for the best experience with hash, I would say whole plant fresh frozen ice water hash pressed into rosin, you keep the highest amount of terps possible with a high thc percentage and a very low almost zero amount of plant matter.
Starting material is what matters most, the Barz LA purple is probably the best but it's also the most expensive I think
Starting material is what matters most, the Barz LA purple is probably the best but it's also the most expensive I think
From what I can tell Barz has 3 levels. Green, red then purple. Going up in grades in that order. They seem to do dry sift & fresh frozen varieties across that range. The purple is probably above what I'd pay for a gram of anything but I might just once for curiosities sake. I'm not experienced with Rosin but it's on my list. I ordered some previously but was out of stock.
I’m on the Purple GMO right now… it’s very special indeed but it needs to be dabbed in the right kit…fabulous and because you use so little not a bad deal at all..🤩✈️
It looks exquisite but with a connoisseur price to match. I'm not a dabber and mostly use extracts to supercharge spliffs. I'm hoping the price will drop and other people will replicate the process.
That'll be my starting point. It actually looks decent price point too for what it is. I'm looking at the Ace Cup atomisers now. I've got a feeling my vape has an atomiser function that I've ignored so might explore that if I can find the instructions.
I've googled it. I may have overstated what it does but it does have a oil / wax cup. My vape is an Xmax V3 pro. It works great for vaping when I do that but is a wee bit small. Would this work with extracts / full melts do you know?
In theory you can by using the little concentrate bucket but most reviews say it’s poor as there is not enough heat produced. Some people try wrapping in cotton bacon instead which conducts heat well but might put your oven at risk. Tbh I’ve never found a dry herb vape that does sticky extracts well despite the claims. The Mighty is good with soft hash but I don’t use it for wax, rosin etc…
Ah. Will strike that idea off. It's not why I bought the vape so no loss but it'd have been handy to discover I already had the thing I needed.
You could try it but with quality extracts being so expensive it’s a false economy for a sub par hit imo…
For a budget dedicated pocket atomiser get the A10 Coil King👍
https://recommendedvapesupplies.co.uk/products/coil-king-aio-dab-pen
https://recommendedvapesupplies.co.uk/products/coil-king-aio-dab-pen
The thing about atomisers is that they heat as hot as Hades and drawing straight into your lungs requires either ‘experience’ or a Teflon coating to avoid The Cough. The beauty of the AceCup is that the vapour is initially pumped into a glass and that process alone cools it significantly for your delectation …🤤
Some Extraction Kids would consider that process ‘girlie’ 😉
Some Extraction Kids would consider that process ‘girlie’ 😉
I'm lucky that I gave up caring what people think of me years ago so long as I'm happy! I'll see if I can get an Ace Cup setup at some point. If it's girlie not to turn your lungs inside out then please call me Susan.
The cost of the purple now is less than what the red cost me per g when it was first listed. Oh, and we were told it would have to be $100/g more to get the purple to LB. 🧐
A few weeks back I saw some Piatella hash on some vendors page.
This is meant to be the mother of all hash, if for real.
It is 6 star bubble hash that is cold cured for around 4 weeks.
There's a reason people pay £80 a gram in Spainish clubs for this lol.
French cannoli always swore that the ice wash beat static, ff etc.
Having got a good amount of FF from a rl plug recently, I cannot tell any difference between this and the static I have tried aside from the look of it.
I have, however tried Nero's hashes via the reliable vendor who has already commented.
I have to say, they are several notches up from the other hash on sale at that price on this site.
This is meant to be the mother of all hash, if for real.
It is 6 star bubble hash that is cold cured for around 4 weeks.
There's a reason people pay £80 a gram in Spainish clubs for this lol.
French cannoli always swore that the ice wash beat static, ff etc.
Having got a good amount of FF from a rl plug recently, I cannot tell any difference between this and the static I have tried aside from the look of it.
I have, however tried Nero's hashes via the reliable vendor who has already commented.
I have to say, they are several notches up from the other hash on sale at that price on this site.
Thanks - I was.just checking their stuff out. Looks great at the price point. It amazes me how well thought through the various methods of producing it have become so I wondered if there was one method to rule them all.
If you're going Barz LA specifically then from the green range the Ocaso is some of the best hash that a hash smoker from back in the day would recognise as hash (and at $30/g it's well worth it. Some of the $45+/g hashes aren't as much of a re-buy for me as this would be, even if they were cheaper), but I think the Cherry Trifle is even better, marginally. Lovely head stones from them, and they got me very stoned with my quite high tolerance. I'm yet to try the Currency, but it's in my cart.
Barz LA red (I've only had the Banana OG) is so much a step up, but you'll really be wasting it in a joint, and I'm a combustor first and foremost. It'll completely obliterate you, and you won't doubt where the extra money you spend went, but you'll think it wasn't worth buying it again. If you dabbed it, you may think differently. If you really, really must, then mix some up with ground bud like you would butter and flour to make pastry. You want it ideally not soggy and well mixed in both cases.
Kid in a sweet shop, yeah? Well, me too. I haven't got over that, and it's been just over a year now.
Purple: so, piatella was mentioned. I've had that. It was superb. It was $150/g. It was, at the price, something I'm glad to say I tried, but I definitely couldn't order regularly. The purple GMO Barz LA is as close to that as I've ever had in every way, and it's nearly half the price.
I 100% appreciate that cost and value concepts are very different for every individual, but that purple at $80/g is some of the best Quality Price Ratio I've ever encountered. Get yourself an Ace Cup, which is Polly's preferred way to fly. Looks like it wouldn't make you look like a crack head despite smoking trates.
Barz LA red (I've only had the Banana OG) is so much a step up, but you'll really be wasting it in a joint, and I'm a combustor first and foremost. It'll completely obliterate you, and you won't doubt where the extra money you spend went, but you'll think it wasn't worth buying it again. If you dabbed it, you may think differently. If you really, really must, then mix some up with ground bud like you would butter and flour to make pastry. You want it ideally not soggy and well mixed in both cases.
Kid in a sweet shop, yeah? Well, me too. I haven't got over that, and it's been just over a year now.
Purple: so, piatella was mentioned. I've had that. It was superb. It was $150/g. It was, at the price, something I'm glad to say I tried, but I definitely couldn't order regularly. The purple GMO Barz LA is as close to that as I've ever had in every way, and it's nearly half the price.
I 100% appreciate that cost and value concepts are very different for every individual, but that purple at $80/g is some of the best Quality Price Ratio I've ever encountered. Get yourself an Ace Cup, which is Polly's preferred way to fly. Looks like it wouldn't make you look like a crack head despite smoking trates.
Thanks man, this is a great response. I've been wondering which versions to gun for so I value your opinion. I've only vaguely come across dabbing & until I joined lb I'd not have had regular access to dabable product so it made little sense to get my full attention. I've no idea what an ace cup is nor how to use one. I'm interested though.
Google will lead you in the right direction. My main thing with consuming concentrates is not burning myself and not knocking things over, while also getting as obliterated as possible. Fine line, isn't it?
He says at 00:15 on 29/04/24, thinking of smoking more, and maybe another glass of wine? Some late night M&S sausage rolls (the little ones from the Collection range, which I still reckon are the best QPR M&S sausage roll)...? Almost a week off work now, so time is basically irrelevant.
He says at 00:15 on 29/04/24, thinking of smoking more, and maybe another glass of wine? Some late night M&S sausage rolls (the little ones from the Collection range, which I still reckon are the best QPR M&S sausage roll)...? Almost a week off work now, so time is basically irrelevant.
Ahoy Big Roo! I too have been on a hash quest recently, it's a glourious quest to be on! I thoroughly recommend....
Dr Green Thumb: Papaya Punch 2X filtered, Runtz, AppleRuntz 90u, Hashtag hsh farms.
The Good Stuff: Lemon Cookie DryTech
Babbstar1: Blue Cookies Filtered
Sensi Mart : All of the Barz hashes
I find all of these hashes fantastic and the shops friendly and professional. I also hear great things about RealD, Eddys hash Bar and The Hash Collective23. Quest on brother!!
Dr Green Thumb: Papaya Punch 2X filtered, Runtz, AppleRuntz 90u, Hashtag hsh farms.
The Good Stuff: Lemon Cookie DryTech
Babbstar1: Blue Cookies Filtered
Sensi Mart : All of the Barz hashes
I find all of these hashes fantastic and the shops friendly and professional. I also hear great things about RealD, Eddys hash Bar and The Hash Collective23. Quest on brother!!
Thanks man. I'm looking forward to exploring. I appreciate your list here and I will have a look at them all. I've not ordered from any of those vendors yet. I'm definitely going to start with the barz as I'm so fascinated with it. I'm guessing it'll be a hard act to follow.
I gotta say bang for buck I'd go for the jungle boys cold cured from eddy's $45/g and absolute 🔥 but if you buy on Wednesday or Sunday he has a discounted selection. Enjoy, whatever you go for😶🌫️
I've not ordered from Eddys yet but they crop up all the time. As you mention the deal days would be a good time to jump in. Some of the hashes there ook amazing. Jungle boys make exceptional product so would not be surprised to find the hash glorious too.
If your talking best bang for buck then your lucky as a new vendor I’ve put up a promotional offer
But it’s one per customer at 5$ per gram
However our normal prices is still amazing and the product you will get is soft like sand
A true nostalgia product
Hemp Lady Mary
Hope to get some few sales in and test the waters on this lovely site
https://littlebiggy.net/link/V97j4k
But it’s one per customer at 5$ per gram
However our normal prices is still amazing and the product you will get is soft like sand
A true nostalgia product
Hemp Lady Mary
Hope to get some few sales in and test the waters on this lovely site
https://littlebiggy.net/link/V97j4k
Thanks for your message. Must be difficult to start out on lb. Good luck with your new venture here.
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+65 votes
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BigRoo
Sweating & waiting Biggie
by
BigRoo
Sweating & waiting Biggie
Just thought I'd give a shout out to some of the great services I've used here since I imagine everyone is sweating about gas fees and is waiting to pull the trigger on their orders / business / existence.
I joined LB quite recently so I'm still getting comfortable with everything. I hope it's okay to post this here. I've been amazed by some of the products I've bought and some of the service I've received.
First mention, The Green Team. TGT. What a great service. They reward loyalty, are bang on comms, and generally a pleasure to deal with. They've sent me a couple of freebies now.
Next, Keep it Green. KIG. What a nice chap and fellow orange enthusiast. Sent me a sampler with my order following a conversation about orange flavours. Hard to fault that. Brilliant.
Shroom of the loom. SOTL. These are new to me but I'm having a sample sent out, mostly out of sympathy, I guess, as I do so poorly with competitions. I'll be back to order there.
The spacemen, TSM, are worth a mention. Some super cheap bits that are great. I had a citronella that was a lovely orange flavour. Green Cat, GC, are probably also worth mentioning as a vendor that have had some great value (and generously weighed) bits.
So far the two nicest extracts I've had have both been from Gassed. G. (Do they still get an initial?)
The great vape company, TGVC, were exceedingly patient with my various issues with my new vape (not their fault) so are worth noting great customer service.
The super cheap bits I've had that were worth smoking were from the pontiff of piff POPE and from Radar Breeder. RB.
After pay day (desperately waiting) I'm looking forward to trying some of the Barz hash. I'm fascinated by how well it looks like they've made it. I've not ordered from Eddy's Hash bar, EHB yet either which I should probably correct. Will likely also aim for a mix of bargain buds & mids, some extracts, and some more distillate to make my own edibles - assuming of course it's viable to move coin by then.
So if you're still reading this - well done - and if you've got any great vendors to share let me know. I suspect orders are down and they would probably like to hear that what they do is appreciated by all us Biggie Folk. BF.
I joined LB quite recently so I'm still getting comfortable with everything. I hope it's okay to post this here. I've been amazed by some of the products I've bought and some of the service I've received.
First mention, The Green Team. TGT. What a great service. They reward loyalty, are bang on comms, and generally a pleasure to deal with. They've sent me a couple of freebies now.
Next, Keep it Green. KIG. What a nice chap and fellow orange enthusiast. Sent me a sampler with my order following a conversation about orange flavours. Hard to fault that. Brilliant.
Shroom of the loom. SOTL. These are new to me but I'm having a sample sent out, mostly out of sympathy, I guess, as I do so poorly with competitions. I'll be back to order there.
The spacemen, TSM, are worth a mention. Some super cheap bits that are great. I had a citronella that was a lovely orange flavour. Green Cat, GC, are probably also worth mentioning as a vendor that have had some great value (and generously weighed) bits.
So far the two nicest extracts I've had have both been from Gassed. G. (Do they still get an initial?)
The great vape company, TGVC, were exceedingly patient with my various issues with my new vape (not their fault) so are worth noting great customer service.
The super cheap bits I've had that were worth smoking were from the pontiff of piff POPE and from Radar Breeder. RB.
After pay day (desperately waiting) I'm looking forward to trying some of the Barz hash. I'm fascinated by how well it looks like they've made it. I've not ordered from Eddy's Hash bar, EHB yet either which I should probably correct. Will likely also aim for a mix of bargain buds & mids, some extracts, and some more distillate to make my own edibles - assuming of course it's viable to move coin by then.
So if you're still reading this - well done - and if you've got any great vendors to share let me know. I suspect orders are down and they would probably like to hear that what they do is appreciated by all us Biggie Folk. BF.
Sounds like you went mad like a kid in a sweet shop with all of those excellent choices here, as I did too.
You are in for a treat with the Barz LA stuff. The Green is some of the best 'normal' hash I've ever smoked. The Red is crazy, and barely recognisable as hash. The Purple is a whole different level. I'm being strong-armed to buy an Ace Cup to smoke it in, and I'll probably cave in soon...
You are in for a treat with the Barz LA stuff. The Green is some of the best 'normal' hash I've ever smoked. The Red is crazy, and barely recognisable as hash. The Purple is a whole different level. I'm being strong-armed to buy an Ace Cup to smoke it in, and I'll probably cave in soon...
“strong armed” lol…. the only question you haven’t asked me is “does the colour match my outfit?” 😵💫
I did approach LB with all the restraint of a child in a sweet shop yes. I used to be able to pick decent bits up but for last few months it'd been lemon / dawg / ammie with the odd bonus of Skywalker. So suddenly being able to get everything was pretty overwhelming. A lot of hard choices were made on selections man as I wanted everything.
I've made bubble before. In fact the best bubble I've had, I made. I'd not have to go too far on here for that not to be true anymore. But the barz stuff looks a different level. They must have been putting thought and care into that before a plant even went up. It must be such a considered process it's artisan.
I'll likely try the green first and work my way up. It'll take my extract money to buy it so hope it's good. I would expect they've set a benchmark for other brands now. Hopefully we'll see more super high grade hash coming through.
I've made bubble before. In fact the best bubble I've had, I made. I'd not have to go too far on here for that not to be true anymore. But the barz stuff looks a different level. They must have been putting thought and care into that before a plant even went up. It must be such a considered process it's artisan.
I'll likely try the green first and work my way up. It'll take my extract money to buy it so hope it's good. I would expect they've set a benchmark for other brands now. Hopefully we'll see more super high grade hash coming through.
Hopefully it'll not sell out before end of the month. Even though I was curious about some of the exotic hashes they weren't high on my list til Barz. Am completely fascinated by the amount of effort someone has gone to to create that. Lotta love in that there hash.
I can honestly recommend EHB some of the craziest bits of hash on here tbf. Pablos revenge was a personal favourite for me 🔥 he lists buds now too, his shake is top notch and his edibles are my go to without fail on every order I place. Great stealth too. If you're looking for edibles then I recommend MJ Concentrates some of the best tasting edibles on here, he's a true canna chef! Your Natural Medicine come highly recommended by me too!
Just to add a counterpoint, not start an argument (different people have different experiences), but Eddy's Hash Bar has been my only disappointment on here.
Spent just shy of £360 with them in the run-up to Xmas and got treated like a schmuck for my troubles.
It was a custom order of several items and only once I'd paid, did they tell me one of the items was out of stock...
So they priced-up a custom order, invoiced me, received payment AND THEN told me they didn't have what I ordered.
Oh and the cherry on the top of my £360 cake, was that when I received my order, there had been ANOTHER substitution...
Oh and the sprinkling of icing sugar on the top of the cherry on the top of my £360 cake, was that I had ordered the Xmas box, with all the bits & bobs.
Instead of which I got a bubblewrap envelope (with vac-pac inside) containing a lighter and a crumpled packet of papers.
But like I say, different people have different experiences: I guess there's just something that screams "mug" about me...
Spent just shy of £360 with them in the run-up to Xmas and got treated like a schmuck for my troubles.
It was a custom order of several items and only once I'd paid, did they tell me one of the items was out of stock...
So they priced-up a custom order, invoiced me, received payment AND THEN told me they didn't have what I ordered.
Oh and the cherry on the top of my £360 cake, was that when I received my order, there had been ANOTHER substitution...
Oh and the sprinkling of icing sugar on the top of the cherry on the top of my £360 cake, was that I had ordered the Xmas box, with all the bits & bobs.
Instead of which I got a bubblewrap envelope (with vac-pac inside) containing a lighter and a crumpled packet of papers.
But like I say, different people have different experiences: I guess there's just something that screams "mug" about me...
I understand the logistics of vending on LB is a bit of a nightmare due to stock control. However communication from vendor is key to manage customers expectations in that instance. I'll take what you say on board man.
Agreed! Keeping tabs on what you do/don't have, what's been sent etc etc, is not straightforward, especially if you're one of the more popular vendors.
And if I'd ordered "off the shelf" I'd have no complaints (in that regard at least).
But if you check their page, I'm certainly in the minority: lots of happy customers and EHB is consistently recommended on here.
I guess I just got unlucky and caught them at a bad time...
And if I'd ordered "off the shelf" I'd have no complaints (in that regard at least).
But if you check their page, I'm certainly in the minority: lots of happy customers and EHB is consistently recommended on here.
I guess I just got unlucky and caught them at a bad time...
On an e-commerce site the sale also manages stock levels. So you can't easily sell something you don't have. Even those fall over sometimes. On a site like this it must be wild trying to keep organised. I'm not excusing the vendor - you had the experience you had. I'd have the hump too. Good communication could have solved that ahead of you getting the package and being disappointed. At the moment I'm mad keen on trying the barz hash which EHB doesn't sell anyway I don't think. I expect I'd try them at some point though as there's lots of interesting bits there I don't see elsewhere.
If you're looking at Barz LA, I guess that's RealD.
FWIW I just made my 3rd order from them today.
FWIW I just made my 3rd order from them today.
Sensi Mart have variants of it too. I've not ordered from them before. I have had hash from Real D which I didn't love but it was more a personal preference rather than there being anything wrong with it. I'd order from them again.
Thanks man, I'll definitely be onto EHB soon. I've almost ordered there a few times but something else tasty & exciting always seems to pop up. Next month I definitely want to get onto the barz. The Pablo you mention I've looked at several times so maybe they'd be a good start with Eddy too.
Hi pal, posts like this are great! We have some cheap samples and given how well you write reviews we’re happy to send you some bits too! Welcome to the community
I would love that man. I'm happy to do a write up for you with my thoughts. Your timing is fantastic as I can't shift any coin about at the min due to fees / general skintness and am running on fumes. I'd definitely welcome a review package to pick through. Will give it my fullest attention.
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+67 votes
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BigRoo
Where's the best orange bud?
by
BigRoo
Where's the best orange bud?
I can remember from years ago in Dam, the nice orange bud, a Californian Orange Bud I believe, that had a potent after kick a while after consuming. Was a great one for spacing out for a while. What'd be a close match these days? What's got the heftiest after kick?
KiG is seemingly obsessed with orange bud and has Mimosa Evo and Orangina which i have here, so orangey, ill add a link 🍊❤️🔥
Just as BOW13 says and has. KIG. ( Keep it Green)The way to go with anything that has Orange 🍊 terps. . Look no Further. Top Vendor. Top Guy. 1 of the best on Here 👍😉
A little obsessed yes.
I went on an Orange hunt in Dam the other year, nothing come close this Orangina and the more Grapefruit(to me) Mimosa Evo. Both sweet and delicious and the way the Evo grinds is special
I went on an Orange hunt in Dam the other year, nothing come close this Orangina and the more Grapefruit(to me) Mimosa Evo. Both sweet and delicious and the way the Evo grinds is special
Thanks man. A few people suggested the same person now so that's definitely on my list as the first place to try.
That was such a fav of mine as well back in the days. One of the very first “skunk” from holland .. early 90’s bliss.
IMO the new fancy mimosa & Co don’t carry as much typical flavor as the original orange breed…
IMO the new fancy mimosa & Co don’t carry as much typical flavor as the original orange breed…
True its a different type of orange. But now it's a way more distinctive orange smell and taste. I do a cure with fan leaf,in massive tubs and the orange is so strong
I grew lots of Dutch passion Cali orange decades ago and Orange hill special last year. That's why I took a Punt on the Mimosa Evo
I grew lots of Dutch passion Cali orange decades ago and Orange hill special last year. That's why I took a Punt on the Mimosa Evo