My Vaperizor experience

I've been smoking for many years and recently decided that I just didn't want to run the risks associated with smoking. So, I decided to invest in a vaporizer.

Of course, the Volcano gets all the press and the best reviews, but at $500 I just couldn't swing it. There were many other brands to choose from, in a range of prices, but I settled on the $250 Herbalaire H2.1.

This is the only vaporizer I've used and I cannot make any fair comparisons with other brands. I chose this one because it got strong reviews on ebay from actual users, as well as some positive reviews on the message boards. Many websites that claim to have unbiased vaporizer reviews, but the fact that they also sell the products that rate the highest made me circumspect.

I've had the Herbalaire for a month and really love it. No more coughing in the morning and improved wind when I work out. This one, to me at least, is worth the money.

That said, there are some downsides. The process of smoking takes a lot longer with the vaporizer; you need to plug it in and let it heat up. Then, you need to wait for the bag to inflate with the vapor. In the end, getting high on my own takes between 15 and 20 minutes versus a couple of minutes with a bowl.

As such, I wouldn't use the vaporizer in a social situation. -- for this I still sue a joint or bowl. It would be awkward with the power cord and takes too long for multiple people. But for me, when I want to relax at the end of the day, it's perfect. One or two bags worth of the sweet vapor is enough to get me lifted. I've been meaning to try three bags, but never quite seem to make it ... ;)

Hope that helps. Again, I want to stress that I've only ever used this one vaporizer, so I can't offer a comparison. I expect some Volcano users will say that nothing compares to their vaporizer, but based on my good experiences with the Herbalaire, I think they might just be trying to make themselves feel better for shelling out so much money.

Any one had experiences with this vap?