i have an arizer extreme q.. it's a nice bit of kit and all, but i can't get into vap'ing too much and it basically sits under my bed collecting dust for the most part..
Used to think the same, as I smoked cigarettes for 45 years and really missed that "smoking" action. Unfortunately, I've been hacking and coughing most mornings. I picked up a Da Vinci, last year, mostly for trips and hotel rooms and such. It is well made, small, rechargable and portable. No butane, can handle oils or concentrates and it heats up fast. You have to hit it like 4 times, before you get visible vapor on the exhale. But, it does the job. The main issue is the "bowl" is so small, you only get maybe 8-10 good hits before it's time to reload. A real pain in the ass to fill that small cylinder, when you're fucked up. It is relatively expensive, and you won't find many online "deals", but IMO it's worth the money. Anyhow, vaping being a hassle and all, I've been doin' mainly bongs and doobs, as I always have. That is until recently, when I picked one of these Extreme Q's a few weeks ago, to help with the coughing and morning congestion. I have to tell ya, I am floored. The bowl is so large, one fill can last for hours. I use the 3 ft whip and leave the machine on. It stays nice and hot, and is ready for a deep hit immediately. I hit that sucka every 10 minutes or so, maybe two-three hits. Big time vapor on the exhale. If you were watching, you'd think it was smoke (I can form smoke rings, that's how thick the vapor is). Lasts like 4 hours, maybe 25 big ass hits. It also has a 3 speed fan and can be used to blow up a bag/balloon, with vapor, for parties. Once the vape is flowin' (I set mine @ 202C), turn the fan on low and stick the whip in your mouth. The vapor is lightly blown into your lungs. All ya gotta do is exhale..and drool...LOL So not only do I not hack up a lung every morning (major improvement), but I can taste all the nuances of my flowers. As no smoke (tars) get in the way of the flavor. At my age I am BIG on taste. I consume a Z a week and it has to have great taste, or I won't smoke it. Been doin' this shit too long and smoked enough "hay/oregano", that it's all primo shit from now on
Oh yeah, the Extreme Q is a table top, but it is easily transported (like 8 inches high) It's also very well made with digital readouts (even comes with a remote, in case you are only able to move 1 finger......lol) and the price is 1/2 the Volcano (they put the V in vaping). AND if you look online, like
here for example, you can pick one up for around $155 with free shipping. The Da Vinci's are priced decently too. Oh yeah, and you can use the vaped flowers when re-rolling roaches, or mix it with other flowers. As it still has quite a bit of "high" left.
I still smoke, but I am vapin' at least 75% of the time
Gotta say I am really enjoying it.
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