Quote Originally Posted by RIP ODB
Don't the torch lighters burn the weed unnecessarily?
Actually I think it is just the opposite. A turbo lighter can burn weed without a visible flame. Meaning, your weed is burning without direct heat. I think this is far safer than a direct flame which no doubt releases more carcinogens. Although there have been no studies that I am aware of, I have found the high from my turbo lighter a bit headier than usual, confirming my hypothesis.

Turbo lighters don't work like regular lighters. Depending on the strength of the torch you can hold it several inches above your bowl while still vaping/burning material.