Raider Kush Strain Review (Skywalker Kush)
Have you ever heard of Raider Kush before? No? Me neither.
Before, I reviewed Temple Strain and OG Melon Strain, but this one was something new for me. BUT I’ve now tried some out and decided to write this Raider Kush Strain Review. It’s made by Riff, and it seems like strains with strong cannabinoid content is the niche they are trying to carve for themselves. Raider Kush was sold to me as Skywalker Kush (please use actual strain names, thank you).
This Indica-dominant cultivar is sold as a high-THC strain with very little CBD. Below is a detailed breakdown of this strain.
Terpene Profile: Limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene, humulene, and pinene (as labeled on this batch).
Lineage: We could not confirm this strain's parent strains on a breeder page, so we don't list one.
Packaging Details: This was packaged on 03/19/2020 and tested/reviewed on 04/12/2020, exactly 24 days after being packaged.
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $27.00 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ($7.71/gram)
A note on numbers: THC and CBD percentages and terpene profiles vary by grower and batch, so treat the details here as one sample and check the label on the product you buy.
This product was bought legally in Quebec, where adults 21 and older can buy from government-operated stores. In the US, marijuana is still a Schedule I drug under federal law outside narrow 2026 exceptions for FDA-approved and state-licensed medical products, and state laws differ.
Appearance: 2/5
I didn’t understand how the weed came in at 40% humidity when it was packaged for less than a month; I would expect at least 50%. However, the terps were still pretty lively. There were about 6 medium-sized nugs in the container, no little pop-corn ones. The bud looked visually pleasant as all nugs were pretty dense and nicely trimmed.
There was nothing crazy on the color side, mostly light green buds covered in trichomes, with a very minimal amount of dark orange pistils. This Raider Kush is slightly below average when it comes to bag appeal; Riff can do better.
Aroma: 3.5/5
The limonene and caryophyllene on this emit a fun mix of scents. Skunky, earthy, and spicy notes accent a heavy citrus/lemon/mango smell. It’s a pretty pleasant aroma that gets more aggressive as the weed is milled.
Flavor: 2.5/5
The different combinations of flavonoids, terpenes, and cannabinoids and the other results in colors, aromas, and flavors are still pretty mind-blowing to me.
In this case, for example, on the inhale, I didn’t get much of anything at all, just a subtle earthy taste, nothing like the aroma. A skunky and gassy taste was left on the palate, mixed with lemon hints on the exhale.
Effects: 3/5
The effects that I got from smoking this Raider Kush strain were mostly cerebral; I was still somewhat functional and had no cough glue. This “high” lasted long, over an hour, and it was heavy. Sometimes you can kinda feel how strong the weed is as you inhale it; that’s what happened here.
I tried this out by myself and with a company, and I enjoyed it more with somebody else. A tiny bit of paranoia and anxiety crept up, nothing crazy, but it was still there when consumed alone.
Effects differ from person to person, and NIDA notes that anxiety, panic and hallucinations are more likely with strong THC products, large amounts or little experience. Start low if you're new.
Overall: 3/5
This Raider Kush experience was above average for me. I would recommend this strain to experienced adult consumers, but I’m not too sure about beginners. This is one of those cultivars that may make someone that’s not used to getting high get anxious or paranoid. I’m starting to feel like Riff is making a name for themselves, slowly but surely.
If they stay consistent, they’ll be able to be around for a while. If you’ve tried out some Raider Kush, let me know what you think of it in the comments below.
Sources
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of FDA Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III, Federal Register (U.S. Department of Justice, DEA)
- Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse
