my first time was at 14.....the beginning of my freshman year me and my friend...who was older and never had either...were driving and we see my buddy running back to his house right before school and were like do you want a ride..and then hes like yeah...do you wanna smoke a jay and a bowl with me.....and thats how the smoke athon all got started lol only did it like 2wice that year...and then around middle of my sophmore year started blazing about everyday or close to it...and now blaze every hour...lol..just playing but at least i try to everyday ...i love it...glad i got introduced to it