Kingpin: Paradise Peach
March 6th, 2007 by Alex
The ZenSmoke blunt I’m reviewing today is Kingpin: Paradise Peach. Right off the bat, you’ll notice the presentation sets this blunt apart from the rest and I’m not saying that’s a good thing.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Philippines |
| Pros | Good taste |
| Cons | Too dry |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The hard-shell plastic tube can be used later for safe blunt or joint transportation (and who knows, that might be a strong selling point to some.) The leaf itself is wrapped around a straw with plastic sheet between the folds.
This Kingpin did smoke nicely though. The taste of the smoke was extremely smooth and leaves a sweetness on the mouth. It even burns at a slower than average speed, perfect for a group session.
Overall, the initial unwrapping of the packaging left me slightly dumbfounded on how I was going to roll with this dry-as-hell leaf. Yet, despite having some bad luck with this selection, I wouldn’t mind trying another Kingpin.
Debris: Monday, 3.5.07
March 5th, 2007 by Tim- Hey! We Didn’t Order All This Marijuana! [via Kansas City]
- Teens Charged with Teaching Tots to Toke [via CBS]
- Sports Officials Debate Removing Marijuana from Ban [via CBC]
- Research, Not Rhetoric: Marijuana Can Save Lives [via Sun Times]
- Teens Hospitalized After Smoking Tainted Marijuana [via ABC]
- State’s War on Drugs a 100-year-old Bust [via SFGate]
- Indio to Vote on Marijuana Shops on Wednesday [via Desert Sun]
- No Prosecution for a Little Marijuana [via Madison]
- Post-Polio Sufferer Wants Medical Marijuana Legalized [via Hometown Annapolis]
Wired’s Vaporware for Pot Smokers
March 5th, 2007 by Tim
Recently, Wired published an image gallery of some of the many vaporizer products out on the market today. Needless to say, their expertise doesn’t lie and cover this segment of the industry, so don’t expect complete, in-depth reviews. We’ll provide those.
Instead of summing up the intro + captions, I’ll use Wired’s exact words:
Herbal enthusiasts — otherwise known as potheads — are putting a high-tech spin on the age-old practice of getting high as a kite. Tokers are turning to specialized devices that vaporize marijuana rather than burning it. The vaporizers get hot enough to extract all the plant’s psychotropic chemicals, but not hot enough to actually combust. The smoker gets a hit of sweet, sticky vapor — and an allegedly healthier high, since the carcinogens and solid particles get left behind, that’s especially attractive to users of medicinal marijuana.
More pictures after the jump…
[via Wired]
Medical Marijuana: Master Kush
March 5th, 2007 by Alex
Well, this is a definite first for tFS. The rating and name speaks for itself. Master Kush, an indica strain, is the best medical marijuana money can buy.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Strain | Master Kush |
| Type | Indica dominant |
| Pros | Strongest high |
| Cons | Expensive |
| Price | $30/g, $80/8th |
| tFS Rating | 10.0/10 |
In addition, the smoke has a sweet zip to it and doesn’t leave a bad aftertaste in the mouth. The high hits hard & quickly from the beginning, mostly starting in the head and moving its way throughout in a matter of minutes.
There aren’t many significant negatives that stand out other than the fact that it can be too intense at times. Yes, too intense. And this 10 out of 10 kush strain is not cheap by any means, but hey if you can afford it, saddle up cowboy! You will not be disappointed.
Debris: Friday, 3.2.07
March 2nd, 2007 by Tim- 2,100 lbs. of Pot Seized at Home [via AZCentral]
- Smoke in a County Park, Pay $92 [via Santa Cruz Sentinel]
- Study: Financial Gains Associated with Legalizing Marijuana [via KPUA]
- Reefer-Toking Assassin Takes Aim at Local Snitch [via City Pages]
- Report Looks at Cocaine Trade [via USA Today]
- School Official to Take on Student Marijuana Use [via GazetteXtra]
- Predisposition to Addiction Found in Cocaine Study [via Scientific American]
- Mail Carrier Indicted for Marijuana Deliveries [via OregonLive]
Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos
March 2nd, 2007 by Alex
After receiving many messages from you guys to do more back-to-the-basics tobacco wrap reviews, we caved in. So today I present the good ol’ Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos. These tiny cigars come in handy quite often for me. I enjoy the taste, smell, and you don’t have to use all your bud filling them.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Swisher Sweets |
| Made In | Florida |
| Pros | Great taste |
| Cons | Tricky to roll |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The mini cigars come in a wide range of flavors from plain to grape to strawberry. And these flavors make quite a difference when lit. One end of the cigarillo is heavily flavored so when smoking it gives your bud an even sweeter taste. However, before getting to the smoking part, first comes the tricky one. You don’t want to damage the little surface area you have, so take your time. An experienced blunt roller should have no problem rolling one of these within minutes, ready to smoke.
I wasn’t big into Swisher Sweets in the beginning but damn it, they wear on you. They’re great for a one to three person session and they usually hold a decent amount of bud if needed.
Allison Margolin = Dopest Lawyer on Earth
March 2nd, 2007 by AlexThis video really puts in perspective how a certain lawyer, Allison Margolin, is trying to make the legal system less harmful for medical marijuana patients and caregivers. She explains the fears associated with having a marijuana license and/or what to do when busted by authorities.
She really is the dopest lawyer I have ever known. She’s not only a lawyer but also a patient. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
And the Giveaway Winners Are…
March 2nd, 2007 by AlexThe selection process required a supercomputer to calculate for 3 straight days before the winners were finally chosen. And by supercomputer, I mean one hat and a bunch of folded up pieces of paper.
So, without any more delays, the winners are:
- K
- R.A.
- Emily
You’ve all been sent emails right before this announcement was posted, so we expect to hear back from you soon. If for some reason you are unable or do not want to receive the tFS prize package, a random alternate will be chosen.
Thanks to everyone for making this first giveaway so successful. Keep your eyes peeled for our next one coming soon.
