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Curious what others have found when transitioning to a vaporizer. Been a flower bong smoker for 3 ish years and the hockers got to be too much.

Got the arizer xq2 yesterday and have been enjoying the lack of black phlegm but the high is much headdier as opposed to body of the traditional bong.

Vapor sneaks up on you lol, being able to blow it directly in with the fan is nice too. Haven't fucked with the bags yet as it seems a little much. Been treating lungs as the bags with that fan honestly

What were your experiences/thoughts when going to a vape?

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[–] Fingolfinz@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

If I could get one, I’d vape flower all day. Don’t care much for shatter but vaping flower is fucking great. Plus I can make edibles with the spent buds

[–] Anahkiasen@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I went from joints to a DynaVap which was a marvel of engineering but I didn't like still needing a lighter and I burnt myself on it a few times. Switched to an Arizer Solo which was amazing and really blew my mind, it was the first time I could see how much better vaping was with 0 downsides.

And now I'm on a Volcano Hybrid and oh lord, never take this thing away from me ever. I only ever use the balloons and never had to complain about a difference in high, I like the tube but I feel the balloon is such a calmer experience. You don't have to worry about "losing" anything, or your herb isn't cooking while you take in the vape, you can just enjoy it at your own rythm with your herb resting.

[–] zurchpet@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Yes. At home I chill with the Volcano Hybrid and its balloons.

For outside/portable use I have a Mighty+. Wich isn't pretty or cheap. But has almost the same performance as the Volcano in taste.

Steer clear of the Venty as it is a nightmare to clean compared to the Mighty.

[–] hemmes@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yup. Volcano original for home, Mighty+ when on the go.

I use the premade bags for the Volcano. You really don’t have to think much about it; it’s easy to start a session and the high is the same as a joint. What’s nice is you don’t have to finish the whole thing like you might with a joint. It gives you more control and doesn’t stink.

[–] Anahkiasen@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah the time control is a huge often unspoken part. Yes you can resume a joint later but it's not the same. Here you're fully in control you can do 10mn there 1h there and have no difference of taste or effect

[–] BertramDitore@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The Volcano Hybrid was my daily driver for the last few years, and it’s still one of the best vapes around, but I recently bought a Venty and absolutely love it. I produce the same amount of vapor as a full Hybrid balloon, with less flower. The cleaning really isn’t that bad at all, you just need a toothpick and maybe some alcohol. Though to be fair I didn’t realize how much plant matter would end up in the cooling unit, but once I figured out how it all works it’s super straightforward to keep clean.

Edit: I forgot to mention the two best things about the Venty: the adjustable airflow means at the highest setting it’s basically unrestricted, so it feels the same as pulling on a Volcano balloon, and the other is that it goes from cold to fully heated and ready to vape in less than 20 seconds. It’s wild how fast it heats up.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago

FYI - you can use oven bags to replace the bags at a much lower cost, they'll work fine with the Volcano/Volcano Hybrid.

[–] bizzle@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Recent convert to dry herb vaping. I'm higher longer and I don't cough anymore. I smoked an 8th in a weed instead of my usual ounce. It's the way.

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

glad to hear everything working out for you so far bizzle 🙂

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[–] dwt@feddit.org 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Took me almost 2 years. But I’m so glad I did.

Hardest part was getting rid off the hobby of rolling a joint, and embracing the fact that I actually hated the taste, smell and high of Tabacco/ Nicotine.

Also took me 5 more years to figure out what huge role temperature plays in the resulting high. 🫩

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I've got a Mighty I got a few years back, and it's great. Smell is way better and it's easier to travel and use without drawing attention. It's certainly better for making your flower stretch longer.

[–] Rando@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Yep. Love my Mighty+. Loaned my Crafty+ to a friend.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago (7 children)

I was going to buy the Mighty+, but ended going with the POTV Lobo because it has replaceable batteries. I did a double take when I found out that the Mighty doesn't have replaceable batteries. I assumed a device that goes through batteries this fast just must be replaceable. Capitalism strikes again.

The replacement batteries for the Lobo are $10 so I bought two extra.

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[–] fosscats@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Same. I got the Mighty+ in 2021 and it's still going strong!

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I hate how they stole the word "vape" from us.

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[–] HotCoffee@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Really would like to transition, but a volcano is still 300-350 euro in my country. I know it's a premium vape but yeah I would like to use this bad boy atleast a few years.

If any fellow toker can recommend a good cheaper alts, then that would be appreciated.

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Sure im happy to help you out.

Arizer vtower is a good budget desktop vape similar in form to volcano though obviously not comparable beyond basic shape and some functions. You can get it on sale around 90$USD. Go a little more for arizer EQs to get blower motor for balloons, kind of gimmicky in my experience.

Dynavap is a non-electronic dry herb vape with good entry level options. Their cheapest model is 40$. You can heat it with lighter, torch, or induction heater. The all metal ones will probably last you a lifetime.

Vaphit is Chinese knockoff dynavap you can get from vape sellers like vgoodiez. They make cheap all glass stuff heated with torch and a knockoff metal m for like 20-30$.

[–] HotCoffee@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Arizer seems like a good midpoint then. If both u and OP recommend it. Arizer xq2 is around €200 here. I feel like the real cheap vapes are marketed as a vape, but are just a heating coil that still causes combustion. I once had the Snoop Dogg G-pen or something. €30 and that sucker was just a fancy electric smoking pen instead of vape.

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It all depends on if you can control the temp. All powerful desktops and ball vapes can all combust if you set temps too high, the eq can go up to 500f easy. sometimes high temps are good for concentrate. For flower its up to user to dial in and stay within reasonable limits (395-420f) if you push that its on you.

If you wnt a terp chaser that never combust even on highest temp the arizer portables is where its at.

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've owned a volcano for over a decade. Aside from the novelty at parties, it doesn't get used. I don't think I've even gotten it out in 4-5 years.

[–] HotCoffee@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did you go back to smoking, or a different vape? I know some ppl that only consume through vaping (Volcano) so I still think it's viable, but then again I don't own one.

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Certainly viable. It's a taste/preference issue. Everything tastes slightly of overcooked popcorn, and it's a bit of a hassle to set up just for one person (though I think I've seen individual size 'bowls' for it recently).

Maybe borrow one from a friend to see if you really like it before spending that much.

I went back to water filtered.

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[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago (5 children)

So what temperatures are y'all using?

[–] zurchpet@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I usually go 180, 185, 195, 210 (up to 230 on the Volcano) all °C.

[–] Coreidan@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

At 230 c you might as well put it in a bowl and smoke it because at that temp that is with you’re doing.

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[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I miss combustion bongs so I run hot. 210c on the mighty+, 700f on the ball vape.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

CBD/hemp guy there but this applies to cannabis as well: I stick to below 350F because above that, nasty stuff starts to get released. After that, I use the ABV and resin to make pain killer edibles, drinks, etc. that beat most OTC painkillers and are far safer.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

What do you like to make? The best edibles I've made were sour candy mouth sprays. Delicious, fun, hits quicker. The worst was an attempt at butter mints. Weirdest was peanut butter cups that accidentally got a sprinkle of cayenne.

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[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I throw a bunch of vape balls on the core and turn it up to max

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[–] Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Started with the extreme q. Liked it, but didn't replace smoking. Bought a solo 2 next. Liked it more, and still take with for vacations, but also didn't stop smoking.

Now I have a ball vape, the screwball. Running through a sky glass lunar bubbler. Haven't smoked since. This thing absolutely replaces my 18" beaker and combustion. I get bigger hits off the same amount of weed compared to combustion, and it tastes so so much better.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I just bought an XQ2 so I won't be able to buy another for a few years but I'll keep the screwball in mind. I bet it's worth the investment.

[–] Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's an upgraded version of the extreme q, and mine was a good vape. Time to heat up was what made me want to upgrade. With the ball vape, I can leave it on and it just replaces a lighter.

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[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

I smoked for over a decade. As a teenager I tried pax and arizer eq but I didn't really understand it. As an adult my first vaporizer was the arizer air max. I got it to substitute a travel dugout. Hated smoking through those fake cigarettes constant butante and pull through scooby snack inhalation.

The air max is a great terp chasing device with nice features but its not powerful and the glass stem filters with four little holes sucks. I just got a steel screen mesh stem from eds this week for 420 been wanting one for over a year.

I really liked the air max and quit smoking soo after, but it always left me feeling like there could be more. Thats when I remembered someone left their old crap in my house when they moved. Two desktop arizer EQs were just waiting to be used.

The desktop EQs were a step up. But I was never really happy with elbow packing, or the huge cyclone/connesuir bowls, or the bags. I just wasnt satisfied with stock EQ experience. Had to buy aftermarket parts from ddave and some vapes balls and some good glass to complete the arizer desktop experience.

I also got into the dynavap stuff. I needed something more powerful than the air max that could OHE. The m+ and induction heater was such a good intro to the dynaverse and since then I got some other Dyna stems to try out.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I use CBD/CBG (read: hemp) for pain and stress management (it even helped me quit smoking cigarettes): Lately I've been using a Dynavap and a S&B Mighty+ but I've been taking advantage of DHV/TEDs off and on since the turn of the millennium.

I started with a shitty globe, then an MFLB (outdated now), eventually landing on an S&B Mighty+ (easy to use, but overpriced) and Dynavaps (hard to use but after a learning curve, they are excellent inexpensive devices) with a YLL2 induction coil.

If you are looking for a good portable, I'd definitely recommend Arizer (Solo 3 V2 if you want something powerful, Argo if you want something compact), Dynavap (if you don't mind a learning curve, any are good, but if you want something to use with water pipes and whatnot, get a BB3, 6, or 9 or Vong).

If you are looking for good desktops, ball vapes are pretty much the best. There's also the S&B Volcano Hybrid which is pretty good and easy to use, but very very expensive for what it is. I also have an Arizer Vtower (good bang for your buck) and an S&B Plenty (I find it ridiculous, but I think it is more geared for recreational marijuana users in a group who are going to go through a lot of it at once).

You can also use the resin that builds up in the stems as well as the vaped hemp or marijuana to make drinks, food, tinctures, etc. If you're a a THC user, be careful about how much you consume here because stuff like stem milk can be very potent.

Personally, I stick to the non-intoxicating stuff for a few different reasons, but CBD/CBG absolutely kicks the shit out of advil for pain and I no longer need antidepressants for anxiety.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Cbg is great for migraines. I work with kids with disabilities (lots of lifting and moving) so i feel safer using cbg instead of prescription meds (that make me spacey/clumsy) when I'm at work.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I started with a pax2. Now i use a dynavap with an induction heater. I like it more then i expected to. Also have a bunch of disposables (secretnature.com) lying around for lazy times, concerts, etc.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] transientpunk@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

An aliexpress ball vape (b2cvape Store) is better and cheaper than a volcano, I really didn't like the volcano, fwiw I didn't like the arizer tower either.

The mighty+ and crafty are good for portable but they've got a battery that'll eventually die, I'd prefer replaceable 18650s. Even cheap portable vapes seem to do the trick.

Ultimately vapes are the healthier choice. I do miss bongs, they're quick and I get to breathe smoke like a fucking dragon, but smoke does more damage to your lungs, no questions about it.

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[–] MyFriendGodzilla@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I love my xq2, been a few years since i switched from bongs and it awesome. The highs are cleaner, and the flavour is amazing and my lungs are 1000% better now i dont smoke anything at all.

Edited to add i use the whip exclusively, but my buddy uses only the bags! its cool both options are legit.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I also just bought a XQ2 and I love it! I switched to vape pens a couple years ago because regular flower was too harsh on my lungs and I couldn't hike up mountains. I'm enjoying dry vaping immensely... it's like rediscovering my love for reefer. So much better than pens and without the pen headaches. The high somehow lasts longer with dry vaping and I don't get headaches. It feels great on my muscles, too.

Are you looking for a portable unit? I bought the XQ2 and the POTV Lobo (planet of the vapes) at the same time. The Lobo has really impressed me so far. It's the only battery unit I've seen that has replaceable batteries, which is huge. The high isn't quite as nice as the XQ2, but it's comparable.

[–] Tomato666 2 points 1 week ago

I've had two Solo2s. One broke and I lost one on a night out (along with my phone)

Got a Solo3 replacement and now I use the bigger bowled stems which are just the best thing.

The Solo3 is better than the Solo2, but the price is much higher so I'm not sure it's worth it (here in the UK you can get 2xSolo2 for the price of a Solo3.

Since I started vaping I hardly ever smoke (unless at a party somewhere)

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

The Vapor Genie is hands down my favorite Vape device (but anything volcano makes is amazing too)

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