Smokers are coming out of the closet all around the globe, even yielding their own TedTalks on the perks of herbal treatment. All this progress has invited a whole new level of innovation into the world of extracts, with an eye on body benefits and effectiveness. Concentrates hit the scene back in the sixties, but rigs and wax portables didn’t hit their stride until 2010. Rather than lighting dry herb on fire, dabbing is an ultra-efficient method that heats the herb’s extracted essence into vapor for a powerful effect more potent than traditional methods. Like any device, investing in a decent piece will save you a lot of cash and frustration on wasted material in the long run. There are a full range of how-to’s that will guide you through the motions, but we’re here to walk you through the make-it-or-break-it features of a quality concentrate piece. Let’s get started.