34 replies to this topic

[busa76]

IMO, the Arizer Solo is the absolute best portable vapeout there. I had a NO2, and sold it--(the solo's battery is waaaay better). I much prefer it to the Launch Box also, which I have also owned. I wouldn't buy an Iolite myself, as I'm super sensitive to butane smell and taste, so I wouldn't even consider investing in it. As far as a desktop, my Silver surfer is my "heavy hitter"--it's the ticket for a non portable. I have used cheaper box vapes, volcanoes, and owned a zephyr ion--It is far better than all those IMO. PS--the Zephyr Ion is the vaporizer that had all the problems with importation legality. Good luck in your search, and Happy Vaping!!

[CGorganic]

Do you use oils in your Arizer Solo?

[boroboro]

I've had a Solo for a few months, bought as a replacement for my old wooden log-style Purple Days vaporizer. I agree with the previous guys that the Solo is a great portable vaporizer with fantastic battery life. It's main drawbacks for me have been:

• Stinky smell -- seems to be some off-gassing from chemical residue (on the batteries? circuit board?), but it is mostly curable. I disassembled mine and wiped it down with ISO, and the smell is almost entirely gone.
• Glass stems -- I like glass as much as the next guy, but I carry this thing around every day and worry about breaking stems. Only broken one so far, though, and they're less than $10 each.

I've vaped bubble hash and ISO oil successfully in the Solo, usually by burying the hash in a nice bed of buds.

For oils, though, back up to THC Scientific's post earlier, and follow up on him. He is the creator of the Omicron and Persei, both portable battery-powered vaporizers that work best with solvent extracts / oils. After learning about the new Persei vaporizer I almost regret buying that Solo a few months ago. The Persei is smaller and might be more discreet. I've also considered switching from buds to oil for on-the-go vaping, to reduce smell.

edit: Tarzan here is a distributor for THC Scientific's line of vaporizers, and a big fan of the Omicron.

Edited by boroboro, 13 March 2012 - 01:55 PM.

[JuztBudz]

I use the Vapir II as my portable unit, have owned it for nearly 2 years now. I have to say it is the finest portable that I have tried thus far and I've used a lot of vaporizers over the years. It is very adjustable heat wise and produces vapors nearly on a par with the Volcano, and most of you know how I feel about the 'cano, my estimation is that it is one of the top vapes on the market. The cannabis community is producing better and better vapes all of the time, most within the financial grasp of many of us. I look forward to the day when everyone can afford one.

Don't want to cut down the Iolite but it burns rather hot for my taste. It is a bit more stealthy than the Vapir II in appearance.
Peace ... j.b.

[zachw]

 boroboro, on 13 March 2012 - 01:45 PM, said:

I've had a Solo for a few months, bought as a replacement for my old wooden log-style Purple Days vaporizer. I agree with the previous guys that the Solo is a great portable vaporizer with fantastic battery life. It's main drawbacks for me have been:

• Stinky smell -- seems to be some off-gassing from chemical residue (on the batteries? circuit board?), but it is mostly curable. I disassembled mine and wiped it down with ISO, and the smell is almost entirely gone.
• Glass stems -- I like glass as much as the next guy, but I carry this thing around every day and worry about breaking stems. Only broken one so far, though, and they're less than $10 each.

... (snip)

The smell was a problem in some units. Lots of discussion on f*ckcombusion. Never had this problem with mine.

I love the solo, although the tight fit of the glass tube means that it isn't always easy to get a good draw.

z

[restlesslegs]

I got an extreme q at Amazon, great price since I had some points from one of my cards, and right now it is on sale for $175 and there is a used one for $125. Very nice machine. Like you I need to use a Vaporizer and this one rocks.

 ozzrokk, on 15 January 2012 - 02:04 AM, said:

if you want a bag vape go with a volcano if you can afford it or an extreme q. If you want a box vape then I would go with vapor brothers. If want portable the vapir 2.0. Just my opinion hope you find one that works good for you. Vaping is becoming a way of life for me and my health.

[thanks2]

 zachw, on 13 March 2012 - 09:09 PM, said:

The smell was a problem in some units. Lots of discussion on f*ckcombusion. Never had this problem with mine.

I love the solo, although the tight fit of the glass tube means that it isn't always easy to get a good draw.

z

How much smell the vape has will depend on how the oil is produced, not the particular unit. Oil made with heating methods will have less smell than very low or no heat methods. Also the less plant material the less smell.

Edited by thanks2, 14 March 2012 - 12:07 PM.

[zachw]

 thanks2, on 14 March 2012 - 12:06 PM, said:

How much smell the vape has will depend on how the oil is produced, not the particular unit. Oil made with heating methods will have less smell than very low or no heat methods. Also the less plant material the less smell.

The issue was not the smell from vaping; the units themselves produced an odor.

z

[Thc Scientific]

This adapter will handle flowers, water extracts, and maybe even oils.

Now the cool thing about this adapter is, you can clean it, and it will last over a year. Ya we said it a year.

We think its important to improve technology and take it further without compromise. So we decided we want to create a adapter that can do all three without issues. Its not about having the first, or having the coolest, its about doing it right.

Here it is.

[restlesslegs]

How much will the Persei be with the adapter? curious how long the cartridges normally last.

[Thc Scientific]

 restlesslegs, on 19 April 2012 - 09:47 AM, said:

How much will the Persei be with the adapter? curious how long the cartridges normally last.

The Universe adapter is still being tested, but it will last over a year. I think it should be around $69 but not sure yet, Then we have the 8 herb attachment for the Persei that is a whole new ball game.

[restlesslegs]

 Thc Scientific, on 25 April 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:

The Universe adapter is still being tested, but it will last over a year. I think it should be around $69 but not sure yet, Then we have the 8 herb attachment for the Persei that is a whole new ball game.

Thank you

[JuztBudz]

I have tried several different vaporizers over the years and still love the Volcano above all others. It has lasted longer than any other vape that I've tried, is consistant and rips me well. For a portable vape, I would recommend the Vapir II, small and convenient with vapes comparable to the 'cano. I sold off my Iolite after about 10 uses as it burned much too hot for my taste and had no temperature control what-so-ever... j.b.

[mizerman]

Yep, the Muffin Man introduced me to the Volcano a few years ago and it would be so nice to have one of those.

[legalbuds1]

I have a VERY slightly used iolite if someone is interested, hit me with a pm. It was not for me.