Volcano Vaporizer - Your opinions

[Oh So Grow So]

I havent used a volcano, but Steven Haggor (former 20 yr editor of high times) told me that they are the best option because they regulate the heating of the bud and you get nothing but vapor (if you hit to hard on vapor bros style vapes you can ignite the bud and get smoke).

That could have happened though when you sampled, you see you can take HUGE amounts of vapor but you cant take HUGE amounts of smoke with out it burning your throat and tasting like shit (at least out of a vaporizor).

I have a vapor bros. vaporizor and I love it. Its definately something that requires a little bit of finess. It DOES ignite if you have the heat too high or the bud is too finely broken up, but if you use it long enough to know what you're doing you can do interesting things.

such as...
load most of the bowl with your bud picked apart to a leafy consistancy (big enough for air pockets but creates a surface) and sprikle kief on top, very very very gently toke for a long time (watching the glass if it gets too thick with vapor back off the hit because its about to smoke - smoke HURTS and ruins the taste for the rest of the bowl) and you will get an EXTRA minty flavor plus be pretty much full on stoned off of that one hit.

another option....

you must have a sphearical mouth piece (not flat) but you can put your mouth piece into a bong (where the bowl would go) and drag through the bong for an even BIGGER cooled hit.

for me the biggest draw of a vaporizor is TASTE. you can taste the orange in a orange krush, the sweet/sour of grapefruit and the minty flavor of anything that is trichrome heavy. If you're lucky enough to have several strains then you really get the pleasure of noticing the differences in all of the bud.

[(herb)ivore]

Let me start off by saying that when buying such items as vaporizers, it really comes down to the person who owns and uses it most. Everyone is different and has what they like. I myself have used several different types of vaporizers (Volcano, voodoo, vapir, vapor bros, vaporking) and they all have their own way of getting you stoned.

Buying a Volcano is a big investment, so know what you want or you will end up unhappy. I have owned two different types of vaporizer's and I regret not researching enough. As far as efficiency, the volcano wins hands down. In your case, you may also want to look into the whip style vaporizer as xcrispi was saying. A good friend of mine owns the Vapor bros and for the money, I think there is no better vaporizing product out there. We know that in the end, whether it be a lightbulb, a volcano or a bong, your gonna get stoned. With that being said, it may just be better to spend a little less money now and maybe in a few years you'll know for sure if your ready to commit to spending the money on a Volcano. Some people just don't enjoy vaporizing at all. So my vote goes towards the Vapor Bros. whip style vaporizer for affordability, efficiency, and effectiveness. :thumbsup: good luck on your hunt for the healthiest high.

-Roy

[Matt the Funk]

Try an Herbalaire. Works like a volcano, is very well-built, and is half the price. I have one and it is awesome. I've never tried a Volcano, but people who have tried both tell me they are the same in efficacy.

Good luck.

Yes! Get this one. This is probably the one I am gonna buy. The co-op I went to really reccomended this one.

[da jungalist]

have it... love it.. wont ever go back.


But I have asthma, and it REALLY helps.

[psteve]

Try an Herbalaire. Works like a volcano, is very well-built, and is half the price. I have one and it is awesome. I've never tried a Volcano, but people who have tried both tell me they are the same in efficacy.

Good luck.

Herbalaire would be my second choice. If you really can't afford the Volcano, get the herbalaire. It's a little harder to use, and not quite as efficient, but it will also run off your car's cigarette lighter!

[TheGreenFog]

Aww, man...this is exactly what I didn't want to happen. I knew I should've started this thread earlier...

Thank you for all the great comments. That is some real helpful information.

However...being a bit impulsive as I am.........the :vap_smiley: is on it's way to me as we speak...I should have a smoke...err...vape report within a week.

I am really almost dissapointed in myself for not waiting a little longer to get some more responses to this thread before I made my purchase. After reading the responses from today (along with previous knowledge), I probably would get a Vapor Bros. or an Herbalaire. The Vapezilla looks good, but it's almost the same price as the Volcano.

The thing I think I might miss about NOT getting a Herbalaire or Vapezilla is that they really don't look like anything conspicuous. That Vapezilla looks like some piece of equipment you could keep on a desk or something...

Ohh well, like I said, thanks for all the comments and help. I wish I could've had a little more patience, but I'm really excited about it...and well, I have the money NOW. Who knows about later, right? Jeez, it's expensive...:wtf:

I'm going to keep positive about it, though eh? Who knows, maybe I'll buy a different one, TOO...! Or send back the Volcano and get different one...they do have a 4 wk trial period. I also want a portable one...hmmmmm

Thanks, guys....by the way...even though a lot of people are saying otherwise, the poll says get it! haha. Who put "other?"


I hope the taste is as good as I'm expecting. The "green" hit from the bowl I smoke tastes GREAT with the good weed I'm smoking, so I'd be really pleased if it tastes like that all the way thru. I think I'm getting to old to be smoking charred material...or maybe I've just smoked so much weed over the years that it's made my lungs say "HOLD ON, MAN!" lol Anyway, I'll let you u guys know what I think when I get it! So exciting. lol


The Fog :vap_rasta:

[BillyBongThorton]

vapeorizers are neat. They dont burn the bud.. they heat it so the THC turns into smoke but the stems and seeds dont smoke. there is like 80% less tar er somethin that way. Dont get the volcano. get a cheeper vapeorizer. if you have the money.. GO FOR IT, SON.:rastasmoke:

[TheGreenFog]

^^seeds & stems....lol

Ya, man...I did get it...didn't you see the post right above yours?? Thanks......pops....


The Fog :rastasmoke:

[Seag420]

dude ive got a volcano, as for some of the crap ive read about the vapezilla getting you more stoned, well its irrelivent-you can only get so high from weed and a couple of toots on a volcano bag and youll be stoned for hours. plus the bag system is more social than the other vaping methods. you wont regret buying it

[Oh So Grow So]

yeah dont be bummed man, I'm sure the volcano is superior in design and function and is well worth the money. :thumbsup: