Written by Joshua Sosin

If you’re interested in trying out a cannabis vape, it’s worth knowing how each hit will make you feel.

Vaping is a fantastic way to get high, and it can produce long-lasting effects that many weed fans find incredibly relaxing.

Plus, with the vapes in the Mood Shop, it’s easy to reach your ideal mood thanks to our carefully selected combinations of cannabinoids.

One of the big questions that new and regular users alike have about vaping is how long the high from a vape cart will last. We’ve got the answer below, along with additional helpful information about smoking cannabis.

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Table of Contents

• How Vaping THC Works

  • The Effects of Vaping THC

  • How Long Will Vaping Get Me High?

• Are THC Vapes Legal?

• Where To Buy High-Quality Vape Carts

• FAQs About Vape Carts

• Premium Vapes From the Mood Shop

  • Hero Dose Kush Mintz Disposable Vape

  • THCa Sour Diesel Disposable Vape

  • THCa Purple Afghani Disposable Vape

How Vaping THC Works

Cannabis products like vapes and flower contain a cannabinoid called tetrahydrocannabinolic acid — also known as THCa.

THCa is the chemical precursor to THC, a cannabinoid that you probably already know and love for its psychoactive effects.

THCa turns into THC through a process called decarboxylation, or decarbing for short.

Without decarbing, THCa doesn’t produce a high, which makes flower, vapes, and other smokeables useless.

Thankfully, a THC vape features a coil, which heats up the THCa and decarboxylates it as you inhale a hit. The same thing happens when you rip a bong or smoke a joint.

Learn more about cannabinoids from the Mood Blog.

The Effects of Vaping THC

When you use a smoking device like a vape pen, the heat from the coil produces the psychoactive effects that get you high.

You’ll most likely feel these effects within just a few minutes of taking your first hit.

Between hitting your vape and getting high, the cannabinoids in your vape cart reach your lungs, where they permeate your bloodstream and bind to receptors in your endocannabinoid system.

The result is an intense cannabis high that can include effects like altered perception, relaxation, and even creative stimulation.

It’s worth noting that smoking and vaping affect everyone differently. Factors like the amount of THC you take in, the presence of other cannabinoids like CBD in your vape cart, and even your metabolism can change the way that you experience a high.

We recommend trying lots of different vapes, flowers, and even edibles like gummies to see how diverse forms of cannabis make you feel.

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How Long Does a Cart High Last?

Like the effects of THC on your body and mind, the duration of your cannabis high can vary.

In general, the effects of smoking cannabis can last for several hours when you smoke or vape, but ingesting cannabis can produce an even longer-lasting high.

In addition, cannabis concentrates like live resin — which are often included in vape carts — can produce an especially intense high compared to other consumption methods.

If you’re vaping for the first time after smoking regular cannabis for a while, try using your phone or a pen and some paper to keep track of how you feel.

Pay attention to when you notice the effects kicking in — and when they start to fade. This info will help you prepare for more smoking sessions in the future.

Learn more about how it feels to be high from the Mood Blog.

Are THC Vapes Legal?

Vaping is a fun and discreet way to smoke weed — but is it legal?

Thanks to the Farm Bill, you can use your favorite vape as long as it contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis. This bill classifies any vape cartridge below this THC threshold as hemp-derived, which means it’s legal to use in many parts of the US.

On the other hand, vape carts that contain more than 0.3% Delta-9 are labeled marijuana, which makes them federally illegal.

So, the legality of vaping all comes down to the THC content of your vape cart. If you live in a state where hemp is legal, you can vape using certain carts. If not, you’ll have to wait a bit longer for the legislation to change.

All of the disposable, rechargeable vapes in the Mood Shop feature hemp-derived cannabis that is 100% Farm Bill-compliant. We ship our vapes to many parts of the US, but make sure you’re in an eligible state before you order.

If we don’t currently ship vapes to your area, make sure to check out our cannabis gummies.

Learn more about the legal status of cannabis products like vapes from the Mood Blog.

Where Can You Get High-Quality Vape Carts?

Depending on where you live, you might be able to pick up vape cartridges from a dispensary near you.

You can also order rechargeable, disposable vapes online from the Mood Shop and get them shipped to many parts of the US.

We recommend going with a disposable vape made with live resin or cannabis oil. It’s a convenient, discreet, and fun way to consume THC that you don’t need to refill with a new cartridge once it runs out.

Plus, you can recharge the vapes in the Mood Shop with a standard USB-C cable, which you probably have handy already because of your smartphone.

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FAQs About Vape Carts

Q: What does a weed high feel like?

A: Cannabis use (ingesting or inhaling THC) produces a unique high with perception-altering effects. When you’re high, you might feel relaxed and at ease, but you may also notice that your awareness of your surroundings and the sensations in your body gets “turned up” a bit.

The intensity of the intoxicating effects will depend on factors like the amount of cannabis products you’re using and the method of consumption. Your personal tolerance for THC, which can vary based on frequency of use, metabolism, and more, will make a difference as well.

Q: Do different THC strains get you different highs?

A: Sativa, Indica, and hybrid strains all produce different effects because of their unique levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids. In general, the high from Indica weed is more soothing and relaxing, while a Sativa high can be more invigorating. Hybrid strains are carefully cultivated to produce specific moods like creativity, energy, and even arousal.

Q: Why isn’t my vape getting me high?

A: If you aren’t experiencing a powerful vape high, it’s possible that you have a high tolerance for the level of THC that you’re taking in with each hit.

If you think your tolerance may have gone up through regular THC use, we recommend taking a break from cannabis to get your tolerance level reset. You can learn more about T-breaks from the Mood Blog, where we have a whole page devoted to them.

Q: How is a smoking high different from an edible high?

A: Ingesting THC produces the same effects that you get from smoking or vaping cannabis. However, your experience will be a bit different with edibles. This is because the cannabinoids in an edible pass through your digestive system rather than hitting your bloodstream via your lungs. The result is usually a slower-onset high with longer-lasting effects.

In general, you’ll feel the effects of smoking or vaping within just a few minutes of your first hit. On the other hand, edibles often don’t “kick in” until an hour or two after ingestion. However, those effects will most likely linger for much longer than the high from smoking.

Premium Vapes From the Mood Shop

If you’re a serious vaper looking for something new, there’s no better place to go than the Mood Shop.

Our vape cartridges are made with high-quality THC from American growers and carefully tested for consistency. Every time you take a hit, you’ll get the same incredible experience.

Here are our top recommendations from our selection of THC vapes:

Hero Dose Kush Mintz Disposable Vape

This vape will tantalize you with its stimulating blend of HHC, THCp, full-spectrum CBD, and aromatic terpenes. Its draw-activated coil heats the THCa inside the cart for a high that will make even the most seasoned cannabis users feel invigorated and intoxicated.

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THCa Sour Diesel Disposable Vape

This high-potency vape contains a combination of THC and CBD for an energizing high that will help you rise and shine. Made with American-grown cannabis, it clocks in at over 50% THCa content — roughly what you’d expect from hitting a dab.

Grab a THCa Sour Diesel Disposable Vape for just $60. Subscribe to save 15% on your order.

THCa Strawberry Cough Disposable Vape

Use this vape to find deep focus. The premium ceramic coil inside heats the THCa to high temperatures, helping you enjoy a productivity-boosting high.

With 54.65% THCa content, this is a high-potency vape that’s best for experienced cannabis enthusiasts. It contains 16.20% CBD for a more balanced, well-rounded high that you can benefit from at any time of the day.

We recommend a hit from this disposable, rechargeable vape anytime you need to check some items off of a big to-do list.

Get a THCa Strawberry Cough Disposable Vape for only $60. Subscribe to save 15% — or, if it’s your first order, use the code “FIRST20” for 20% off.

Looking for something you can roll up and smoke? Check out our full selection of premium cannabis flower in the Mood Shop.

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