The FLIGHT First-Timer's Guide
A short, plain-English read on what to look at, what to skip, and how to pick your first product.
Welcome aboard.
Before you read anything else
Start low. Go slow. This is the single most important rule. If you remember nothing else from this guide, remember this one. The fastest way to have a bad first experience is to over-dose. The fastest way to have a great one is to under-dose, wait, and decide whether to add more.
For flower/vapes: one or two short draws. Wait 15 minutes. For edibles: 2.5–5mg. Wait 90 minutes — yes, ninety. The peak takes longer than people expect.
That's it. That's the rule.
What's actually in the products
Three categories of compounds matter:
Cannabinoids are the molecules most people have heard of — THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, and others. THC is the primary intoxicating cannabinoid. CBD is non-intoxicating and is found in trace amounts in most modern cultivars. CBN forms as cannabis ages and is studied for sedation.
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds. They're the same molecules that give pine trees their pine smell and lavender its lavender smell. In cannabis, terpenes are the strongest predictor of subjective effect — much stronger than THC percentage.
Cannabinoid-to-terpene ratio determines a lot of what you'll experience. A 24%-THC cultivar with rich terpenes will read differently from a 30%-THC cultivar with weak terpenes — almost always more enjoyable.
When you look at a product, look at: 1. Dominant terpene — this hints at the effect direction. 2. Total cannabinoids — total, not just THC. 3. Format — flower, vape, edible, concentrate. Each behaves differently.
The five terpenes worth knowing
You don't need to memorize the periodic table of terpenes. Five names cover most of what's on shelves:
Myrcene — earthy, mango, herbaceous. Often associated with relaxed, evening-leaning effects.
Limonene — citrus. Often associated with uplifted, daytime-leaning effects.
Caryophyllene — pepper, clove. Often associated with calm, focused effects.
Pinene — pine, rosemary. Often associated with bright, clear-headed effects.
Linalool — lavender. Often associated with calming, evening-leaning effects.
A label like "sativa" or "indica" tells you less than the dominant terpene. We list both on every product page — start with the terpene.
Pick your format
Flower is the classic. Ground into a bowl, joint, or vaporizer. Fast onset (within minutes), peak around 30 minutes, duration 1–3 hours. Highest variability between cultivars.
Pre-rolls are flower in a finished cone. Same effect curve as flower. Convenience format.
Vapes are concentrated oil in a cartridge or disposable. Faster onset than flower, often more potent per draw. Three sub-categories worth knowing: - Distillate — refined, clear, often with reintroduced terpenes. Lower price, predictable, less complex. - Live resin — solvent-extracted from frozen flower. Better terpene retention. Mid-tier price. - Live rosin — solventless, ice-and-water + pressure. Highest fidelity to source flower. Premium price.
Edibles are the most powerful and the most patience-required category. 2.5–5mg is a low dose. 10mg is the standard Oregon serving. Effects begin 30–90 minutes after consumption, peak at 2 hours, last 4–8 hours. Significantly different from inhaled forms — both in onset speed and in subjective character.
Concentrates are the high-potency category. Shatter, wax, rosin, diamonds, sauce. Best for experienced visitors. Requires a dab rig or temperature-controlled vaporizer.
Your first product, by personality
You like coffee. Try a limonene-dominant or pinene-dominant cultivar. Daytime, bright, focused.
You like wine in the evening. Try a myrcene-dominant indica-leaning cultivar in flower or pre-roll form.
You like both, depending on the day. Pick a balanced hybrid with caryophyllene-dominant terpenes — those tend to read versatile.
You want sleep. Try a CBN:THC capsule, or a myrcene-dominant edible at 5mg. Take it 60 minutes before bed.
You want easy and discreet. A 5mg gummy or a low-voltage 0.5g disposable vape.
You're absolutely sure you want potency. Start with a 1-gram pre-roll, not a concentrate. Build to concentrates from there.
Dosing 101
For inhaled formats (flower, vape, pre-roll, concentrate): - 1–2 short draws - Wait 15 minutes - Add more only if you want more - Stop at "comfortably noticeable" — going past that doesn't usually feel better
For edibles: - Start at 2.5–5mg - Wait 90 minutes — full stop, no exceptions - Add 2.5mg if the first dose was too subtle - Don't redose to "speed it up." It won't speed up.
For concentrates: - Start with a much smaller dab than you think - Low temperature (450–530°F) — high temperatures destroy terpenes and produce harsher vapor - One dab, wait 10 minutes
What to do if you've over-dosed
A too-high cannabis dose is uncomfortable but not dangerous. There is no known overdose-lethal dose. What helps:
- Find a quiet, comfortable, well-lit space. Sit down. You're going to be okay.
- Hydrate. Water, not alcohol, not caffeine.
- Eat something with fat. A spoonful of olive oil or a few nuts. Fat slows absorption.
- CBD can blunt the effect. A 25–50mg CBD product helps some people.
- Time will resolve it. Inhaled overage clears in 1–3 hours. Edible overage in 4–8.
If you ever feel medical emergency level distress, call 911. Otherwise, you're going to be fine.
What to ask at a dispensary
Good questions to ask budtenders: - "What's the dominant terpene on this?" - "When was this harvested?" (Fresher flower = stronger aroma) - "Can I smell it?" (At dispensaries with sniff jars) - "What's a comparable cultivar I might already know?" - "What's the COA say about contaminants?"
Questions that don't help much: - "What's strongest?" (Strongest THC ≠ best experience) - "What's the best?" (Subjective; budtender doesn't know your preference yet)
Storage
Cannabis degrades from heat, light, oxygen, and time — in that order.
- Keep flower in glass jars with the lid on, away from direct sun.
- Refrigerator is fine; freezer is debated (trichomes can become brittle and break).
- Edibles last roughly 6–12 months depending on format.
- Concentrates last 6–12 months in a cool dark place; refrigerated extends shelf life.
What we're not telling you in this guide
We're a cannabis brand, not a medical authority. Nothing in this guide is medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, are nursing, take medications that interact with cannabis (especially blood thinners and some antidepressants), or have a history of psychosis in your family — talk to a doctor before using cannabis.
Cannabis can be a complement to a good life. It isn't a fix for anything that needs fixing. Use it accordingly.
What's next
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Welcome to FLIGHT.
— The FLIGHT crew, Eugene OR