Quote Originally Posted by ThaiBuddhaMan
You're absolutely correct - I didn't mention that before. The grind can make a big difference too. I assumed you ground for your ssv about the same as the mag-fli so flavor should be about the same. I usually prefer a finer grind for vaping. Heat-up time & temp I think would make a bigger difference though. Wondering if the slower heat-up time for the ssv might help draw out the more subtle flavors or at least allow them more time to develop more.

Overall sounds like you like the mag-fli. Would you recommend it to others?

Enjoy practicing! Keep us updated on your research!

Ok so a few days under my belt with this thing. I really like it and definately would recommend it to others.
Does it replace my SSV, no. But for out and about this thing is perfect. It will really open me back up to some hiking and stuff. I like the instant on/off and the size is crazy small, perfect!

The grind does totally make a difference. I too thought that my sharpstone 4pc would do the trick, my regular turn it and grind it till it has all fallen through is not fine enough. It has always done fine as long as I had done my part. Apparently that is not fine enough for most efficient vaping in this. I have to turn it upside down and grind a little longer than I normally would before turning it over and grinding till I think its all through. That is the finest I can get and it works perfectly at that point, next step up is a coffee grinder.

Taste has improved greatly with practice, a bit of a break in period of the box(I have read this else where and it seems true) and some more practice :stoned: helped that out. Still not as tastey as my SSV but pretty close now that I have the hang of it.

So far I have not needed more than the 2 batteries that it came with. One will last me 2 trenches, I could probably get 3 out of it but part way through that third one it is taking a lot longer to heat up. The quick charger is great to have(has a car adapter, sweet) and I know the 4 extra 2700mha batts will come in handy here down the road. I guess from there I can decide if I need more.