Written by Joshua Sosin

Hitting a blinker means taking such a long hit from your vape pen that its safety features start to kick in. It's not a safe practice, and we never recommend it!

Cannabis vapes are amazing little devices that can help you enjoy the powerful effects of THC in a convenient, discreet way.

However, using your vape pen correctly is a must to keep yourself safe and have the best possible vaping experience. Hitting a blinker (a term we'll explain in detail in the sections below) is an example of an unsafe way to vape.

Let's talk about what hitting a blinker is, why it's not a good idea, and how to take a hit from a vape the right way.

What Does It Mean To Hit a Blinker?

Hitting a blinker is when you take an extremely long draw from a vape to the extent that a light on the vape pen starts to blink. This is usually an indication that the heating coil inside the vape is getting too hot, that the battery is dying, or that the cart is running out of THC oil or distillate.

Some vaping enthusiasts do this thinking that it will get them a more rewarding or powerful hit. In reality, there are some safety concerns and other issues that go along with hitting a blinker that make it a bad call.

Blinker Hits Taste Bad

When you hit a blinker, you're overheating the coil inside of your vape pen, which can make the hit taste horrible. This is because THC oil and distillate need to be heated to precise temperatures for the best possible vaping experience.

This is one of the biggest reasons why heating a blinker is never a good idea. If you can prevent overheating a vape cartridge, you'll end up getting smoother hits that give you a truer representation of the amazing flavors and aromas of cannabis.

Blinker Hits Are Bad for Your Vape

A high-quality vape pen can be a bit of an investment, especially a reusable one.

If you want your vaping device to last as long as possible, avoid hitting blinkers. Extended inhalation past the point when the battery indicator light turns on is extremely bad for your vape, and it's far outside of its intended use. You might get an intense hit, but it's not worth it to potentially ruin your vape.

You Might Green Out

Too much THC at once can lead to overwhelming side effects and a terrible vaping experience overall. When you go against the vape manufacturer's guidelines and hit blinkers, one of the biggest potential risks is greening out, which is caused by taking in too much THC and other psychoactive cannabinoids.

The intense psychoactive effects of THC can feel amazing when you take shorter hits and vape correctly. However, greening out doesn't feel good at all. It can make you feel overwhelmed and disoriented, which is never what you want.

To avoid greening out (and protect your overall well-being), don't hit blinkers. Instead, use your vape the way it was designed to be used.

Blinker Hits Hurt Your Throat

Many cannabis users who hit blinkers experience intense throat irritation afterward. This is just another reason why shorter hits are a much better option.

You Can Develop a High Tolerance

If you take too many blinker hits, you're running the risk of building up too high of a tolerance to THC. As a result, you might end up needing larger amounts of THC to experience the high you'd normally expect. This can be bad for your body, your mind, and your wallet.

If you think your THC tolerance might be too high, consider taking a short tolerance break. T-breaks are often recommended to last for about two weeks. During this period, skip all forms of cannabis consumption.

How To Hit a Vape the Right Way

Now that you know why it's not a good idea to hit a blinker, let's take a look at the way you should hit a vape pen.

• For a perfect hit, close your mouth around the mouthpiece and slowly draw vapor into your mouth.

• Hold the vapor in your mouth, savoring its flavors and aromas.

• Open your mouth and breathe the vapor in again.

• Exhale slowly.

This technique can take some practice to get just right, but it will lead to a much better vaping experience.

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