smart way for a non-grower to look for different strains?

How do i go about (non-specifics) tracking down a specific strain to try?
Generally all i know about weed is that the green shit with the bits of red make me feel good and wood and glass pipes are best.

I get mine mostly from family, so if i want to try something different(especially if i want to try something specific like Maui Wowee, Thai Stick and all that) what do i do?

Can i ask my guy to get me something specific(like placing an order), or do i need to ask around more?

It's not like going into a bar and asking for a particular whiskey.

Since i always get mine from the same 3 people it's generally the same shit, and im bored with it, or maybe just curious about what else is out there....

 

tell ur dealer to ring u if he has or hears of anyone having specific strains

 

never mind, skip answered already:

http://www.hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2935133#post2935133

So, basically i'm stuck with what i can get, unless i grow?
That sucks.

 

If I said that to my dealer, he would think im a cop. Yes, dealers are very shady and paranoid around here.

 

i could try, but i'm pretty far down on the food chain in my area of town....

i know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who's paranoid as hell, ect ect ect

 

well ya may be able to find some strains if ya hit up a festie, or made your way to the Cali clubs, or head off to a-dam or BC

 

It aint that hard to tell indica from sativa when you buy. Smell generally gives a good idea. Sativa is generally more fruity or spicy smell. Indica is much more pungent in smell as a general rule. Also high is different. Indica is generally bigger thicker bud.

Other than that, GYO