2nd BEST VAPORIZER

[ebl333]

Hi all,
First time posting here, and not sure if anyone ask this already. So I'll ask.

I've already heard a lot about the Volcano Vaporizer. I know it's the best, (or maybe the best is the Vapezilla?) But it's just too pricey for me. I'm a beginner and dumping such big chunk of money on something I never get to try is kinda crazy. So I'm seeking opinion on the 2nd best! Please recommend only if you have use it.

So I'm asking opinion for the 2nd Best one. I prefer bag, convection heat, and good thermo control. Obviously, price, quality and reliability should put in consideration too. So if you HAVE used Volcano and HAVE use the one you gonna recommend, please share here! :thumbsup:

ebl333 Reviewed by ebl333 on 02-08-2008. 2nd BEST VAPORIZER Hi all, First time posting here, and not sure if anyone ask this already. So I'll ask. I've already heard a lot about the Volcano Vaporizer. I know it's the best, (or maybe the best is the Vapezilla?) But it's just too pricey for me. I'm a beginner and dumping such big chunk of money on something I never get to try is kinda crazy. So I'm seeking opinion on the 2nd best! Please recommend only if you have use it. So I'm asking opinion for the 2nd Best one. I prefer bag, Rating: 5

[vapefiend]

Hi all,
First time posting here, and not sure if anyone ask this already. So I'll ask.

I've already heard a lot about the Volcano Vaporizer. I know it's the best, (or maybe the best is the Vapezilla?) But it's just too pricey for me. I'm a beginner and dumping such big chunk of money on something I never get to try is kinda crazy. So I'm seeking opinion on the 2nd best! Please recommend only if you have use it.

So I'm asking opinion for the 2nd Best one. I prefer bag, convection heat, and good thermo control. Obviously, price, quality and reliability should put in consideration too. So if you HAVE used Volcano and HAVE use the one you gonna recommend, please share here! :thumbsup:

What makes the Volcano the best vaporizer? Does it do a better job of extracting vapor than any other vape on the market? Seems like that should be the criteria. It's for certain that nobody's proven that. In fact, quite a few people say the herbalAire is as efficient as the cano, or even more so. I've been using a herbalAire for about 18 months and I can attest that once it's processed the product, it's done-you can't squeeze even a wisp of vapor out of it with a cano or any other vape unless you turn the heat so far up you're getting smoke. While I haven't compared it side by side to the cano, I have used one and it didn't tempt me to ditch my herbalAire. Vaporization is a simple process-apply heat and get vapor. Beyond that you can only fine tune for efficiency, and quite a few vapes are capable of extracting the maximum vapor. Some just take more work than others. And I really don't like to compare bag and whip delivery. It's like apples and oranges to me. There are pluses and minuses for both types, and it depends on the person's preferences as to which is a better fit.

Since you like bag delivery and want an affordable, quality unit, I'd have to recommend herbalAire (what a surprise ). There aren't a lot of bag units to choose from and herbie does just as good a job at half the price of the cano. It fills the bag slower, but it's easier and cheaper to make multiple bags and easier to clean as well. It also does direct draw, although it's not as satisfying to me as a good whip vape. Certainly great for a quick one hit, since it heats up fast. You've got more 'stuff' to deal with-separate pump, air line, two power cords. No big deal IMO, but I guess it bothers some people. The company's customer service is outstanding.

There's a new vape on the market-the Extreme, that does both whip and bag delivery-even has a remote. It's an upgraded V-Tower with digital controller. I have the V-Tower, and it's a quality vape, so on that basis, I'd have to give this new vape the thumbs up, even though I can't comment on the bag filling efficiency. But it is pretty much a 'one man company', and being a brand new product, reliability hasn't been proven.

[dannyboy420]

I'd also give my vote to the Herbalaire. I've had one for close to a year and love it. Vapefiend's description is right on. Go with the Herbalaire.

[twitch]

i have had 2 vaps vapor 1 (or the voodoo) i also had a volcano....
it is simply a case of you get what u pay for...
my vapor one craped out in 6 months
the volcano was 3 years old and was working perfectly fine when
the police took it

[phlups]

another vote for the Herbalaire....it is very versatile and you can get the maximum out of your herbs.

[vapefiend]

i have had 2 vaps vapor 1 (or the voodoo) i also had a volcano....
it is simply a case of you get what u pay for...
my vapor one craped out in 6 months
the volcano was 3 years old and was working perfectly fine when
the police took it

I hope the cops are enjoying your Volcano twitch.

The other is Vapir One, not Vapor One, and it is identical to the Voodoo. The older versions in particular are famous for crapping out. Current version (5) is supposed to be improved. We'll see.

As for getting what you pay for, that's true with vapes like the Vapir One that offer fans and digital displays for $150. Or cheap, made in China, no warranty digital box vapes that sell on ebay for under $100. OTOH, a Vaporwarez box without the useless digital display, but including a 5 year warranty, is a solid value at $120. Not much to go wrong when all you have to worry about is a dependable ceramic heater. The more mechanical and electronic parts you have, the more likely you are to have problems. Even the reliable Volcano can fail, although it's rare.

[THClord]

I like the aromed more than the volcano.

Aromed is smoother, more precise in temperature control, healthier (not even convection, but lamp heated), very durable, cheaper, the only place it comes short is how fast you can smoke. Cuz the volcano can get like 20 people destroyed in minutes,

[vapefiend]

I like the aromed more than the volcano.

Aromed is smoother, more precise in temperature control, healthier (not even convection, but lamp heated), very durable, cheaper, the only place it comes short is how fast you can smoke. Cuz the volcano can get like 20 people destroyed in minutes,

The Aromed is definitely the most overlooked top quality vape on the market. If you live in Germany some of the insurance companies will even refund the cost for patients getting relief from not only mj, but other herbs as well.

It is a convection vape. The heat source, a halogen bulb, is above the bowl and the heated air is drawn through the herb like any other convection model. The loaded bowl can be left in place while the heater is easily moved away, removing the heat until another hit is needed. The halogen bulb lasts a long time and is easily and cheaply replaced. It doesn't seem to be a big seller in the US though, probably due to the 'lab look'. What I like about it is that, unlike other quality digital units, there is no forced air.

[ebl333]

Thank you guys, HerbalAir seems to have the most votes, and it looks like Volcano. My only concern is the built. Since it's mostly made of plastic, is it well built? how is it cleaned? is it heated with conduction?

[kshchrn831]

silver surfer for sure. ive used volcano, multiple wooden box vaps and silver surfer and silver surfer is a completely legit vape. its so easy to use, easy to clean, it works hella good and it comes with so many features you can add to it if you want. plus its customizable if you want to do that too. me and a friend are splitting one this weekend and i cant wait. i didnt smoke this week, and im not smoking next week just so i can get hiiiiiiiigh as a mofo.