90 HIGH TIMES I OCTOBER 2019
GOLFING HIGH
just about over by the time
you reach the 19th hole. Have
something in your stomach
prior to eating the edible to
lengthen and soften the high.
Pros: Undetectable,
long-lasting.
Cons: Care needed when dos-
ing, diffi cult to adjust dose
mid-round.VAPE CARTRIDGES/
CONCENTRATES
Vape pens are another hard-
to-detect method that carry
the added benefi t of allowingthe user to regulate their dose
while playing. Vaping is con-
venient, portable and stealthy
(most pens are generally
indistinguishable from nico-
tine vaporizers). Regulation is
key and, unlike with edibles,
entirely possible during play.
If too much concentrate is
consumed and the user starts
to feel too stoned, they can
simply sit out a hole or two to
“respond to a work email” or
“deal with some family stuff ”
while the high dissipates. The
biggest drawback to vapes isEven to the uninitiated, a burning joint or blunt has a
distinct smell that is easily identifi able and, depending
on what kind of people you’re paired with or playing
near, might be a source of contention.the price. A quality vape pen
typically costs over $100, and
the cartridges are extra (and
hard to come by in illegal
states). But if you have the
option and don’t mind spend-
ing the extra cash, this is the
way to go for a convenient
and carefree under-the-infl u-
ence golfi ng experience.
How to golf with vape pens:
Charge the device, fi ll the unit
and consume at your leisure.
Pros: Hard to detect, allows
for regulating dosage.
Cons: Price, availability.FAMILIARITY
Knowing how you respond to
the psychoactive compounds
in marijuana is critical to
having a good time when the
round comes. New or casual
consumers overdoing it with a
heavy dose could be in for an
incredibly unpleasant ordeal.
The most common eff ects
from over-consumption are
confusion, paranoia, increased
heart rate, elevated blood pres-
sure and diffi culty with motor
control. Add in an obligation
to hit a tiny ball in a specifi c
direction for a specifi c distance
within a reasonable amount of
time, and you have a near-
impossible task. Figuring out
a dosage and method of inges-
tion that works for you, prior
to the round, will help you stay
cool at the tee box.FORMS OF INGESTION
EDIBLES
The least-detectable and
longest-lasting form of mari-
juana ingestion also carries
the most risk for adverse
eff ects. You don’t need to
look too long on the internet
to fi nd edibles-misadventure
stories ranging from heavy
couchlock to time/space
distortions for hours at a
time. Many of these tales
begin with cookies or brown-
ies made by some generous
friend or some misconcep-
tion about how much of a
store-bought 100-milligram
candy or chocolate to eat.
The rule is to allow time for
the compounds to enter your
bloodstream so you can feel
the full eff ect, which can take
anywhere from 30 minutes
to two hours and can last for
more than fi ve hours.
How to golf on edibles:
Know your dosage and
consume the treat about 30
minutes before your tee time.
This will allow you to get
saddled up at the pro shop
and two or three holes out
before the full eff ects are felt,
which, with the right dosage,
will be gradual, enjoyable and