I dont smoke leaf, that tastes terrible. I cook it
But thats all personal preference. I know people have rolled joints with my shake and acted like it was awesome stuff
Its not that you cant smoke it.
Most common stoners do. A lot of outdoor stuff you buy is barely even trimmed. They just take the fan leaves off and sell it, nobody knows what a leaf looks or tastes like except growers... As long as its crystallized its all good. Some strains get a lot more sugar trim than others.