Anyone try a vaporizer?

[swbsam]

I'm thinking about buying a vaporizer and wonder if it's worth the expense, over a bong. Of course I use it to smoke tobacco mixes... Sureee...

I dropped my bong and need to get a replacement, but I'm thinking I'll just go for a vaporizer, if it's less harsh on my lungs. Experiences? Better for your lungs then a good ol bong?

Thanks!

edit
Bought one last night - similar to the $50 ones on ebay but paid $100 local (yay to supporting a local business and not getting weird shit in the mail). I tried it at 375 to 415 and ended up scorching things (this is what the seller recommended). I'll experiment in the future but i can see the potential - thanks for the advice!

 

[Ns1]

depends entirely on how much you smoke...

 

[BW86]

They're great - I have a vaporbros(sp?) and its pretty cool. Definitely less harsh on your lungs and it tastes a lot better, depending on the quality of the herb of course .

 

[zerocool84]

Vaporizer is great. Much more cleaner smoke.

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: Ns1
depends entirely on how much you smoke...

I wouldn't call myself a serious smoker, but I find a puff puff after my commute home helps me relax better than lexapro ever did.

I'm developing the smoker's morning sore throat so I'm a bit worried. I could, obviously, cut back but if a vaporizer will help...

 

[swbsam]

Hah, I'm sold.

That was easy.

anyone have any easy instructions?

 

[Insomniator]

I would get a Gravitron

Saves tobacco mixes greatly, and gets you f'd up.

 

[nakedfrog]

I've heard nothing but good things, and that it's worth the $120 or so. Allegedly.

 

[swbsam]

Quick question - i currently mix a bit of tobaco with a bit of product before smoking in my bong, partly to stretch out my stash and partly for flavor - should I avoid doing that with a vaporizer?

 

[SN4p]

I'm a proponent of the Volcano Vaporizer. Definitely makes those essential oils and tobacco blends smoother.

 

[Casawi]

My body just bought one this weekend. I really like it at first, but then I was like I think I like the old bong better. I am not so sure on the efficiency.
It definitely tasted cleaner, maybe better.

 

[SN4p]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Quick question - i currently mix a bit of tobaco with a bit of product before smoking in my bong, partly to stretch out my stash and partly for flavor - should I avoid doing that with a vaporizer?

It's fine.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: Ns1
depends entirely on how much you smoke...

I wouldn't call myself a serious smoker, but I find a puff puff after my commute home helps me relax better than lexapro ever did.

I'm developing the smoker's morning sore throat so I'm a bit worried. I could, obviously, cut back but if a vaporizer will help...

volcano

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: Casawi
My body just bought one this weekend. I really like it at first, but then I was like I think I like the old bong better. I am not so sure on the efficiency.
It definitely tasted cleaner, maybe better.

What do you mean by efficiency? Does it take more to get you going on the vaporizer? i heard you can use like 2/3rds as much for the same effect vs. bong/bowl

 

[Insomniator]

If your looking to save, get a damn grav. A small pinch is a hit and there is zero wasted smoke like there would be with any burning bowl.

Or a vaporizer, but really, 2/3 as much doesn't sound like as much savings as a grav is.

 

[swbsam]

what's a grav?

 

[cheezy321]

Vaporizers make the bud taste like burnt popcorn. Just a FYI.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Insomniator
If your looking to save, get a damn grav. A small pinch is a hit and there is zero wasted smoke like there would be with any burning bowl.

Or a vaporizer, but really, 2/3 as much doesn't sound like as much savings as a grav is.

a grav will fuck up his throat...

Originally posted by: cheezy321
shitty vaporizers make the bud taste like burnt popcorn. Just a FYI.

fixed

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Quick question - i currently mix a bit of tobaco with a bit of product before smoking in my bong, partly to stretch out my stash and partly for flavor - should I avoid doing that with a vaporizer?

Unless you already smoke Tobacco separately, I would avoid doing that. Pot is easy to quit, but Tobacco, not so much. Then there's all the crap in Tobacco.

 

[Insomniator]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Insomniator
If your looking to save, get a damn grav. A small pinch is a hit and there is zero wasted smoke like there would be with any burning bowl.

Or a vaporizer, but really, 2/3 as much doesn't sound like as much savings as a grav is.

a grav will fuck up his throat...

Originally posted by: cheezy321
shitty vaporizers make the bud taste like burnt popcorn. Just a FYI.

fixed

ah too true...

 

[scott916]

Go get one of these (Hakko 25w) from Fry's for like 30 bucks. Remove the metal covering the ceramic heating element and use it to light your bong bowls. Dead serious.

 

[cheezy321]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Insomniator
If your looking to save, get a damn grav. A small pinch is a hit and there is zero wasted smoke like there would be with any burning bowl.

Or a vaporizer, but really, 2/3 as much doesn't sound like as much savings as a grav is.

a grav will fuck up his throat...

Originally posted by: cheezy321
shitty vaporizers make the bud taste like burnt popcorn. Just a FYI.

fixed

Havent tried a volcano before but ive tried all the other brands. Is it really that much of a difference when it comes to taste?

 

[mesthead21]

Originally posted by: BW86
They're great - I have a vaporbros(sp?) and its pretty cool. Definitely less harsh on your lungs and it tastes a lot better, depending on the quality of the herb of course .

THIS. I got mine off of ebay, works great.

 

[scott916]

I also have a vapor bros. Works great. You just have to get the temp setting down.

 

[mesthead21]

Originally posted by: cheezy321

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Insomniator
If your looking to save, get a damn grav. A small pinch is a hit and there is zero wasted smoke like there would be with any burning bowl.

Or a vaporizer, but really, 2/3 as much doesn't sound like as much savings as a grav is.

a grav will fuck up his throat...

Originally posted by: cheezy321
shitty vaporizers make the bud taste like burnt popcorn. Just a FYI.

fixed

Havent tried a volcano before but ive tried all the other brands. Is it really that much of a difference when it comes to taste?

They probably had the heat turned up to high. OP just google whatever temperature to set the vape at and you should be fine. Just remember, since you are using a vaporizer the exhaled smoke is supposed to look less white than you would if you were using a bong. If it looks too white and doesn't taste good, turn down the heat