Wow....I finally got my initial test run in with my new HerbalAire. I am monumentally disappointed. Whether I try heating low, medium or high, I get very little vapor. And I mean very little. Of course coming from a "box from the Brothers" I understand I will not get the bountiful hits I am use to, however that does little to console me.

The other disappointment is the type of high. A stripped down version of what I am use to. Quite light and very quick to dissipate. Direct, whip, or balloon, all the same. And yes, I tried 4 different strains. The main concern I have is the fact that I get a slight plastic taste, plus it irritates my throat. I feel fine today, but for me, that is slight cause for alarm. Definitely a side glass of water is the smart way to go. I am hoping my unit is simply taking longer to break in. So far, I cannot say that my herb goes farther with this unit.

Today I shall throw in lightly ground herb. Maybe with a smattering of kief on top. Perhaps I will receive better performance. Have to try something different, or this unit will become a doorstop. An expensive doorstop.

The HerbalAire seems well constructed. The various parts seat well too. And as others have stated, it does get hot. I found one little trick for direct draw. Run your tongue back and forth in front of the Teflon piece as you suck in. The tongue flicking assists in creating spittle, which in turn keeps it a bit cooler coming in. Crazy eh? I have a few ideas for modifications, however, that will take a while to get into. To be continued.