The Dab Olympics

The Dab Olympics is a spirited, underground-style competition where enthusiasts and pros test their dabbing skills across multiple performance challenges. Beyond just “who can take the biggest hit,” the Dab Olympics emphasizes control, flavor preservation, ingenuity in technique, and even gear optimization. Think of it as the decathlon of dab rigs.

The event often revolves around signature challenges like the “Iron Lung” — a demonstration of how well a rig, carb cap, and technique combine to trap vapor at low temperature. Participants aim to maximize vapor retention while minimizing waste, showing off finesse rather than brute force. In recent teasers, the 2025 edition was billed as “The Search for the Next Iron Lung.”

Another major component involves equipment testing. Brands and artists use the occasion to showcase new pieces — rigs, caps, insert designs — pitting them in real-world performance heads-up style. For instance, the Dab Olympics 2025 included push from CARTA SPORT colorways, putting new designs through the heat to see “who could dab the hardest.” 

Judging tends to be a mix of objective and subjective criteria: vapor retention, flavor clarity, consistency across multiple hits, and overall presentation. Because the “sport” is niche and community-driven, the vibe is as much camaraderie and showmanship as it is technical competition. Many fans attend or follow online to see their favorite artists perform, debut new glasswork, and watch bragging rights get passed.

In summary, the Dab Olympics is a ritualized proving ground for the dabbing community — a way to push gear, sharpen technique, and celebrate the artistry behind concentrates and rigs. It’s where function meets flair, and where the next generation of dab legends might emerge.