if you guys have acess to high times articles like “Colombian connection” from January 29, 1979 or to article “Vintage Colombian Tasting” from July 1978… there are authentic reports about colombian weed from that time of peak of Colombian export to USA.
another good article is “Dope taster” also from that time, where they compare mexican weed and colombian weed:
" In fact, it’s unfortunate that more people don’t start out smoking Mexican dope these days. People who have missed Mexican and started off smoking heavy Colombian often have their cannabis sensitivity stunned into a stupor by the sudden strength of some Colombian varieties. But to start by smoking Mexican, one gets introduced to many subtle initial levels of a high, subtleties that can be obscured in big bong blasts of Lumbo. Mexican has a delicate up-tempo, mariachi-like rhythmic complexity that few “heavier” dopes can duplicate."
hehehe I think it is interesting.
now this is right description of colombians:
“Most Colombian marijuana that reaches America is known as “regular” or “commercial.” It is usually dark brown, tends to be strong and heavy, and generally has a pungent, earthy flavor when relatively fresh. It may be as much as 60 percent seeds by weight. Consumers find it a reliable way of getting high, although some complain that it is harsh on the throat and makes them tired.
the finer varieties of Colombian can be divided into lights, darks, and reds. The lights include the highly respected Colombian golds, but not all grass that glitters is what it appears. Often, the color is produced by bleaching the marijuana in the sun, or even by an artificial agent. Connoisseurs say that the real test for gold is in the buds or clumps, which should reveal a “furriness”—that is, pollen clinging to the flowers and seed bracts. The golds tend to be stronger, sweeter, and less sleep-inducing than the browns.
The darks, or browns, are grown in the lowland plains, and their freshness can make the difference between commercial and connoisseur. Finally, there are the reds, the best known of which is Punta Roia (“red tip”). Almost tasteless but very high in THC, Punta Roja has a brownish-red flare on the tops of the leaves and red highlights on the buds. The reds have a reputation for being more spiritual or religious in their effect”
user observer from 1978 says:
“Regular commercial Mexican or American for everyday smoking. Colombian commercial for a downer effect. Jamaican for a heavy-lidded, almost opaque consciousness; certain kinds of Mexican or Hawaiian for talkativeness and gregariousness; powerful Hawaiian or California sinsemilla for a fast, deep stoned feeling, and Acapulco Gold for its exquisite taste, even though it’s not as strong as some of the others.Most Colombian is strong and gives you a better high than Mexican, although it often puts you to sleep. If you want to work, I suggest Jamaican; Jamaican is also best for parties. For mind-expanding effects, Mexican is best, especially Oaxacan; freshness is very important here.”
so to sum it up: stupor, heavy and tired, downer effect and it can put you to sleep…
I always thought that heavy drowsy effect of NLhaze is caused by NL. but you see even colombian from around 1978 is reported like that…
another nice article about herb of yesteryear is from April 1979 and is called “hawaiian - the great dope hope” and author, very interesting for me, describes Kona Gold:
" On Kona Gold you really can’t even think because you’re so gone. It blasts you away, and it’s a great high. Only good Thai is similar to it, but even that doesn’t blast you away. This stuff comes in long, stringy strands, full of resin and smelling sweet, and you know it’s primo stuff. You look at it and smell it, and you just know"
interesting for me as I made kona gold x toms thaihaze aka tropical boogie:
