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Who invented rolling papers? Who invented joint?

The earliest company producing rolling papers was Pay-Pay, formed in Spain in 1703. The known history of cigarette rolling papers can be said to begin with Alexandro Rizlette de Cramptone Lacroix, the progenitor of the Lacroix family which was eventually to create and, for centuries, control the RizLa+ rolling papers company. The story goes that …

Does THC degrade?

When THC is exposed to air it oxidizes and forms CBN. CBN is only very weakly psychoactive and not unlike CBD interacts with THC to reduce its effects. This is why cannabis that has been left out unused will have increasing amounts of CBN and decreasing amounts of THC and thus lose potency.

What metals are safe to smoke through?

As we are not doctors we do not know what metals are good or bad.  We feel that glass is the cleanest way to consume.

On the 4-piece grinders, is it possible to get a custom logo? For example our business name + logo would make an awesome gift

Yes, just go to our 4 pc grinder page and pick the color you like.  Then add the text you want.  Email customercare@elev8distribution.com with the art and mention your order # If you have a logo you want to be engraved it has to be a black and white image, or vector black and white.  …

Are there different grades of borosilicate glass? Does it depend on the amount of silica in the glass?

There is only one type of borosilicate that we know of.  There are many manufacturers and they all act slightly different. German – Shott USA – Old Pyrex and US 33 The Czech Republic –  Simax Chinese – Indian –

What are the different grades of titanium used in nails in concentrates? Is one better than another?

Grade 2 is what Elev8 used when Ti was popular. Titanium Grade Overview Titanium Grades and Alloys: Properties and Applications Following is an overview of the most frequently encountered titanium alloys and pure grades, their properties, benefits, and industry applications. For specific terminology, please see our ‘definitions’ section at the end of this page. Commercially Pure Titanium …

can hotter temps effect glass color?

Yes, this is how the thermal chromatic bangers work.  Cadmium based glass like red, yellow, green and orange all change color when they get hot enough. Red – Black Yellow – Orange Orange – Red/Black Green – Black

Will there ever be an ARGB version of the Super Surfer? (With fully customizable rgb lights, each LED individually addressable)

Maybe someday, but not at this time.

Why doesn’t my marble pick fit in my DBV wand? Should it? What is the true intended purpose of the included pick?

The marble part of the pick is mostly just for aesthetics as well as holding.  You can use to tamp your herb in a larger bowl, but we find a better hit can be attained from a bowl that is not packed so the air can flow over all the herbs more efficiently.

What is a spinner carb cap?

A spinner carb cap is most commonly used with terp pearls. Spinner caps have directional airflow, some have dual airflows causing the beads (terp pearls) and your terps to spin around in your banger. This technique helps to distribute your concentrates more evenly on the surface of the banger. See our carb caps  See the …