As one who has both the Vapir and Volcano I want to be sure people temper their expectation.

Vaporizers certainly relieve your lungs from the smoke, and reduce the non-THC toxins. It's much easier on my throat. I've lost the naggin cough.

That said, the vaporizer still can dry your throat out. It still irritates my mucous membrans and leaves a taste in my mouth. I will occaisionally put a few drops of water in the cup to increase the humidity of the vapor. Somewhere in the documentation that came with my Vapir they mention adding oils or ground coffee beans to enhance the taste and make the vapor more soothing.

I've played with the temp settings to mellow the taste. The bad thing about the vaporizer is that I miss the great taste of really good dank buds.

As for the cheap glass bulb vaps....they don't compare. You cannot control the temperature of the air. The temp rises uncontrollably and at some point stops vaporizing just the THC and starts including all the bad stuff that is in there. Remember, in addition to the THC that we seek, there are literally hundreds of other components in the weed, some of which are bad for you.

The Volcano and digital Vapir super heat the air to a set temp and pass it across the herb. When adjusted properly, that temp maximizes the vaporization of the THC and not the stronger carcinogens, etc.

What I do now is smoke the really good stuff (when I have it) and vaporize the mids.
pharcyde Reviewed by pharcyde on . Vaporizers I have been interested in getting a vaporizer. I have had many respiratory problems since childhood and now in my 40's the smoke is getting to me. I smoke to relieve the pain from rheumatoid athritis. and glaucoma. I have done some research and the more I research the more confused I get! Yes before the screaming begins I know the Volcano is sent from zues himself. That is great for you who can afford to put out $5oo+. I have read more than a few article that say the volcano is coming down on Rating: 5