Our Story
Clean Cannabis. Clear Intentions.
Cloud 9 is a Minnesota-based cannabis microbusiness built on one simple idea:
You deserve to know what’s in your vape — and trust who made it.
Cloud 9 is focused on solventless vape products made with care, intention, and transparency. We’re here to raise the bar for cannabis in Minnesota by crafting pure, additive-free live rosin vapes that deliver real flavor, full-spectrum effects, and nothing else.
Our Mission
To craft the cleanest cannabis experiences possible while building a sustainable, ethical, and education-forward brand that helps shape a transparent legal market.
Founder Profile
Skyler Vinova, founder and owner of Cloud 9, has over 10 years of cannabis expertise, including cultivation, extraction, and product development. With a passion for the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, Skyler aims to elevate quality and trust in Minnesota's market. Skyler's vision is to establish Minnesota's premier solventless vape brand through a commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation.
“Solventless isn’t just cleaner — it’s honest. And the industry needs more of that.”
a cloud above the rest
Why Solventless?
Clean. Pure. Nothing Added. Nothing Needed.
Because we believe cannabis is powerful enough on its own.
No butane. No fillers. No mystery oils. Just heat, pressure, and premium hash.
Solventless extraction lets the plant speak for itself — and we’re here to honor that.
What is Live Rosin?
Live rosin is a solventless cannabis extract made by pressing hash crafted from fresh frozen cannabis — not dried or cured flower.
That “live” part means it’s packed with fresh terpenes, delivering bold flavor, smooth aroma, and full-spectrum effects — all without using chemicals or solvents.
Heat. Pressure. Pure plant.
That’s live rosin.
Rosin vs. Distillate
Rosin is a solventless extract made with just heat and pressure, preserving the plant’s natural flavor, aroma, and full-spectrum effects.
Distillate is a refined oil made using chemical solvents and post-processing — often stripped of terpenes, then re-flavored with additives.
Rosin = whole plant, nothing added.
Distillate = stripped down, built back up.
Full Spectrum & the Entourage Effect
“Full spectrum” means your extract contains a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes, not just THC. This gives you more than just potency — it gives you depth.
The entourage effect is how these compounds work together, amplifying each other’s effects to create a more balanced, effective experience.
Think of it like a band:
THC is the lead singer — but the entourage is the whole band playing in sync.
Other Common Questions
Q: Is rosin stronger than other oils?
A: Not always — but it's often more full-spectrum, delivering a broader range of effects.
Q: What’s the difference between live rosin and live resin?
A: Live rosin = solventless. Live resin = made with hydrocarbons like butane.
Q: Does solventless mean safer?
A: Many believe so. With no residual solvents and fewer additives, rosin is often considered a cleaner, purer option — especially when produced from high-quality inputs.
What We Do
We only work with extractors who share our commitment to clean inputs, proper harvest timing, and zero post-process tampering. Every batch we select is vetted for flavor, melt quality, and terpene profile.