Relatively new to rolling my own joints
I've been smoking weed for a bit now but I never roll my own because I'm always with people who know how to roll properly, most of them are smokers. I've seen how people do it (using rizla filter papers, rolling tobacco and cardboard roach) but I have no idea about which parts of the weed you can use (what do the buds look like?), how you cut the bits you need and what you don't need (without a grinder), how much to put in or even how to roll the thing (I don't smoke you see). I'd like to be able to roll my own in case I'm with anybody else who can't roll or even if I just want a little smoke by myself.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
just have a professional smoker roll an extra one and keep it in a safe....:lol5::rhinoceros:
I recommend a lady smoker. They always roll the best ones. I've been rolling since '67...and still haven't got the hang of it, yet.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
Rollin' by hand isn't that hard once you get the knack. But, in your case, go buy a Top rolling machine. They are only a couple of bucks and take the learning curve out of the picture. I learned to roll with Gideon's Bible pages!!!!!!! :S2:
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
My advice is to practice practice practice! Everyone has their own method, their own secrets. I roll completely different joints from my friends- mine don't always look the best, but they've always been very functional.
Also, rolling machines are great!
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
Dude don't buy a rolling machine.. that is money you could spend on weed!
Look up videos on youtube of how to roll. Then practice. You won't be very good for a while. And if you're worried about wasting weed, bum a cig off a smoker one night, cut it open and practice with tobacco.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
why do people have a hard time rolling joints,it doesnt take a genious...break the weed up spread evenly on the paper roll it up n down fold over roll up lick the sticky mend together....
i can roll one with my eyes closed,in the dark,its not hard at all to roll a doobie.....
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
and also your rolling the joint to smoke,not for looks...
i dont know how many times i herd remarks ppl say,oh man that joint isnt even or dude man the joints pregnant.wtf cares what the joint looks like i only care if i rolled it to tight....cuz once its burning the joint doesnt care what it looks like as long as she burns
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
I too recently have started rolling joints. I never really rolled my own because like you there was always someone that could roll quicker and better than me so I just never really did it. Well now that I got a vape bowls are just a little too harsh for me. So when i'm out and about I have to roll joints because they same to hit smoother than any bowl I've tried after the vape(besides a bubbler).
Well I have noticed that the quality of the weed makes a hell of a difference. Meaning the sticker the weed the better(easier to mold it into shape and easier to keep all the weed it). I always roll my joints bigger in the middle and I twist the ends. So that it stays nice and fresh till i'm ready to smoke it. Then when its time I'll just use some scissors to cut the ends off and enjoy. They always smoke amazing, not to tight, not to loose.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by middieman440
why do people have a hard time rolling joints,it doesnt take a genious...break the weed up spread evenly on the paper roll it up n down fold over roll up lick the sticky mend together....
i can roll one with my eyes closed,in the dark,its not hard at all to roll a doobie.....
Took me a while before I could roll a pretty J.
I'm a smoker, and actually got a pack of rollies, just so I could practice.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
I recommend a lady smoker. They always roll the best ones. I've been rolling since '67...and still haven't got the hang of it, yet.
:) As one of those professional lady smokers, let me offer this advice:
Prepare your herb by not grinding, but breaking into little even chunks about the size of a typical seed. Be sure to remove all seeds and stems.
take a portion of this blend and place it in the middle of your rolling paper.
cut this pile in 2 sections and move the 2 mounds toward the right and left edges of the paper. Leave about 1/3 of the total amount still in the center and evenly distributed out to the right and left mounds. Make sure the 1/3 each mounds at each end are not at the very end... about the length of the mound away from each edge.
wrap the paper around this and "roll it" between your fingers distributing the herb evenly along the joint. This is what it means to "roll" a joint. You should end up with a very nice, evenly distributed and very professional looking joint.
Gently tuck each end or with your finger tips close the ends a bit to hold in the herb by rolling to a tight cone just at the ends.
If you see clearly a fatter end and a skinnier end, keep practicing... but always light the fat end.
Enjoy! :stoned:
Emmie
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
Yeah I like to break up the weed manually when I'm rolling a joint.
I find that the stickiness left on my fingertips helps to grip the paper better!
Also when you break up by hand you can pick out the little sharp tips of stems that can puncture through the paper. That is a pet peeve of mine.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
blunts are the way to go :thumbsup: they are a lot easier to roll too.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
Here's one I just rolled after reading the thread. I had some broken up by hand and was going to bowl it but.................visual aides are helpful!!!! :D
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by gypski
Here's one I just rolled after reading the thread. I had some broken up by hand and was going to bowl it but.................visual aides are helpful!!!! :D
That is a beautiful splif! You did a very good job! I bet it smoked like a dream!
:thumbsup:
Emmie
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by emilya
That is a beautiful splif! You did a very good job! I bet it smoked like a dream!
:thumbsup:
Emmie
Savin' it for later. :D Had a bowl loaded. :smokin: Thanks for the comment. :cool:
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by KingOfTheRodeo
blunts are the way to go :thumbsup: they are a lot easier to roll too.
yea if you want nasty ass tobacco with your weed.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by gypski
Here's one I just rolled after reading the thread. I had some broken up by hand and was going to bowl it but.................visual aides are helpful!!!! :D
Appropriately lying atop an ad for the Blazers. :thumbsup:
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
Very nice description emilya. I've never tried that method, so I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. I'm a dedicated bowl smoker, but on occasion I roll what can only be called functional joints. Next time I will try your method. [attachment=o261108]
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
I've now been smoking for almost 21 years now. I have always been able to roll a smokable joint, but talk about a guppy or sometimes what amounts to a windsock, after a couple of papers. One of my problems is lack of dexterity with my short, fat fingers. I always ended up either tearing it or losing my herb running out the ends. SOoooo, I have used a Tops roller for years. There are a couple tricks to it, but the end product is sweet! I can roll a J with enough herb to get medicated 3 times! BUT, you risk overpacking. A large straightend paperclip run through the middle and it hits like a champ. I've always found that if I pull off the main stem of a bud, from bottom to top you can avoid the main stem and a grinder will take care of the smaller stuff.
That being said, I found a video tutorial by(didn't even know who he was before this) Wiz Khalifa on youtube and have been rolling decent J's since. The trick for me is twisting that one end. He's a cocky little guy, but his method has worked well for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB44HdBZrz8
I still prefer the grinder, but when not available either a shotglass and a pair of scissors, or by hand. Here's what I roll by hand after watching the tutorial. Not perfect, but pretty in it's own way.
I hope you can see what I was talking about by looking at this half used nug of WhiteWidow.
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by budlover13
That being said, I found a video tutorial by(didn't even know who he was before this) Wiz Khalifa on youtube and have been rolling decent J's since. The trick for me is twisting that one end. He's a cocky little guy, but his method has worked well for me.
I hope you can see what I was talking about by looking at this half used nug of WhiteWidow.
Man, the stem of your White Widow nug has more crystals than my buds :thumbsup:
I dig the Wiz's boat steez. I do something similar - I first roll out the crease in the paper to make it a U shape, which helps to cradle the weed in better. Then I pinch the two ends a little and slowly work my way to the middle, pinching the weed together a bit. At this point, the joint looks kind of like the toothpick Cheech pulls out :jointsmile: ..
Then you just roll it up, light it up, smoke it down!
Oh, and always put a filter in. Tearing off a little piece of paper gum packaging is even enough. Then you can smoke it down to the last sweet hit!
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
my two cents, tuck the end in, never fold it over.
looks good.
best of luck
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by budlover13
I've now been smoking for almost 21 years now. I have always been able to roll a smokable joint, but talk about a guppy or sometimes what amounts to a windsock, after a couple of papers. One of my problems is lack of dexterity with my short, fat fingers. I always ended up either tearing it or losing my herb running out the ends. SOoooo, I have used a Tops roller for years. There are a couple tricks to it, but the end product is sweet! I can roll a J with enough herb to get medicated 3 times! BUT, you risk overpacking. A large straightend paperclip run through the middle and it hits like a champ. I've always found that if I pull off the main stem of a bud, from bottom to top you can avoid the main stem and a grinder will take care of the smaller stuff.
That being said, I found a video tutorial by(didn't even know who he was before this) Wiz Khalifa on youtube and have been rolling decent J's since. The trick for me is twisting that one end. He's a cocky little guy, but his method has worked well for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB44HdBZrz8
I still prefer the grinder, but when not available either a shotglass and a pair of scissors, or by hand. Here's what I roll by hand after watching the tutorial. Not perfect, but pretty in it's own way.
I hope you can see what I was talking about by looking at this half used nug of WhiteWidow.
Nice write up! I have the same problem as you so when I roll my joints I twist up both ends like you did with just that one. That way they stay extra fresh right up until I smoke it. Then I just cut the ends off with a pair of scissors and away a smoke.
I just purchased the magic flight launch box so I'll never need to roll again. I used to only roll when I was out and about and I couldn't bring my vape with me. Also when I smoked joints and went back in(I would bring them on my pool league and also my bowling league) I would smell so bad that almost every person in the place said something or just looked at me funny. So now I don't even smell when I come in and no one is the wiser. Actually the first time I used the MFLB the other day at pool leagues I hit it in the bathroom and no one noticed a thing lol. Vaping is the way to go!
Relatively new to rolling my own joints
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Originally Posted by SmokeNRun
Nice write up! I have the same problem as you so when I roll my joints I twist up both ends like you did with just that one. That way they stay extra fresh right up until I smoke it. Then I just cut the ends off with a pair of scissors and away a smoke.
I just purchased the magic flight launch box so I'll never need to roll again. I used to only roll when I was out and about and I couldn't bring my vape with me. Also when I smoked joints and went back in(I would bring them on my pool league and also my bowling league) I would smell so bad that almost every person in the place said something or just looked at me funny. So now I don't even smell when I come in and no one is the wiser. Actually the first time I used the MFLB the other day at pool leagues I hit it in the bathroom and no one noticed a thing lol. Vaping is the way to go!
Thank you! I'm gearing up to quit cigs and want a vape. Of course, I like the Volcano but $$$$!:( I believe I saw an Iolite? that would bag or whip but isn't portable. I've only found a few bad reviews on the MFLB and they were mostly just apathetic "Meh, just another pipe.". Most of the reviews have been very good. And I guess I'll add this one too!
