24 Mar All the Cannabis Vaporizers

Cannabis vaporizers are not all the same.  Some may prefer one or another, and they all have their advantages.  Smokers trying cannabis vapors and loving it for a different, enjoyable hit that is actually more healthy.  There are some crazy prices out there for these new devices but if you know what to look for you can get awesome quality for reasonable rates.

The healthy choice for cannabis consumption is now vaping. But what is different about vaporizers? Vape machines are just providing heat to the herb or any substance up to temperatures that is not burnt. That means lower than 451°F . This way the heat discharges effective vapors that provides physical and mental benefits of Cannabis but at the same time without the toxic smoke. This heating method is hot enough but not too hot is what’s essential.

Conduction heats by coming in contact with the substance, so it presents bigger risks (and your weed can get burned in cheap made vape models for instance). Convection heats the substance by passing hot air into the chamber ensuring that nothing gets burned. Good quality vaporizers are heated up to the required temperature for generating the treasured vapor (360⁰F to 390⁰F). Terpenes, for example, are safe with a better taste. Some vaporizers are not meant for either dry herb or liquid; they are to be used for concentrates, which are concentrated forms of THC in either liquid or solid state. Waxes, also referred to as dabs or oil are the most common forms of concentrates. Concentrates employ a process of extraction to segregate the active ingredients – majorly THC – from the plant.

There are many different types of vaporizers available in the market today. Depending on your taste, you can choose a model that can be used with dry herbs or concentrates. The two major categories are desktops (for home use) and portables. The portables are usually as small as the size of a pen.

Portables – Conventional portable vaporizers are used mainly for dry herbs, with only a handful of them having the ability to do several materials such as dry herb and concentrates. Technology helps to provide a decent control over the produced vape which means that the active ingredients of the plant THC and CBD (cannabinoids) are released without combustion; else the valuable cannabinoids are just burned. The level of temperature is normally controlled with either a digital or an analog dial.

Desktops – Desktop vaporizers are for home use. They provide a thorough vaping experience, offering many options, and they’re usually big enough to share with others. There are ‘forced-air’ vaporizers that have an internal fan that sends the vape to balloon-like nylon bags or the user could just breathe via a whip.

Pen vaporizers – Great for concentrates. Vape pens are typically for concentrates and e-juice with a few numbers of them having the ability to suitably vape dry herb. Pen vaporizers are undoubtedly the most discreet type of vaporizer you can think of. You should not ideally purchase a pen vaporizer if you aim to vape mainly dry herbs, instead get a portable one. Because some oils tend to be more fluid than others, some extra small accessories might be needed in order to use them.

These days, a lot of people prefer to be mobile when vaping and that is why they choose the portable or pen vaporizer. Vaporizing has been shown to deliver high percentages of THC which means that you’ll get far more of the highly sought after psychoactive cannabinoid in comparison to when you smoke an equal amount of marijuana.

New Vaping Tech

When it comes to the vaping tech the competition is heating up. Just a couple years ago we had a few to point to as the best, but nowadays there are vapes tailor-made to every user.  If you’re looking to trade in your rolling papers and pipes for something a little sleeker and discreet here are the smoking hot new devices to check out.

G Pen Elite ($149.95 at Grenco Science)

The G Pen Elite, released in February 2016, is considered by some to be the current gold standard in weed vaping. It’s the Wirecutter‘s pick for “the best portable vaporizer for the most people.” Durable and compact, “elegant and powerful,” it gets the job done with its precise temperature control and long battery life.

Evan Nison, who runs the cannabis PR firm NisonCo and belongs to the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, told Mic in an email that it works a bit better than the once-unchallenged PAX, “doesn’t smell as much,” and — perhaps most importantly — costs a lot less. The PAX 3 model runs $274.99.

The G Pen Elite’s secret to success is probably its fully ceramic chamber, the largest on the market right now, which promises “fast and even convection vaporization” on all sides, as opposed to vapes that just singe half of what you pack in them.

IQ ($274.99 at DaVinci)

Billed as “the world’s best little precision vaporizer,” the DaVinci IQ debuted in October 2016 and should satisfy any tech geek willing to spend a bit more for all the bells and whistles. Those extras include Bluetooth app integration — meaning you can control it with your phone and track your usage — as well as a replaceable battery so that you’re never stuck without a charge.

It also boasts a 10-year warranty and heats up in just 16 seconds, almost twice as fast as the G Pen Elite. Throw in a futuristic light display, different mode settings that conserve energy (not to mention your weed) and a “100% ceramic zirconia air path” that guarantees a tasty flavor to each hit and you’re talking a seriously impressive package.

Users caution that it can get somewhat hot with extended use, though that’s pretty much universal with vaporizers.

Boost eRig ($149.95 at Dr. Dabber)

For those who prefer to vape weed concentrates — or blast some dabs, per stoner parlance — this is one of the more impressive toys around.

Released at the end of 2015, the Boost is the first portable, battery-powered dab rig ever, with no torch required: A few clicks of a button brings its nail to the optimum temperature, and you can take 30 to 40 hits on a single battery charge. A “no questions asked” one-year warranty applies to every part of the rig except the glass component.

Aurora Vaporizer Pen ($99.95 at Dr. Dabber)

For something a little simpler and more discreet, check out the Aurora vape pen, a High Times favorite for 2016.

With three heat settings and multiple atomizers, you’re equipped to try different oils and waxes, and users love its magnetic connections. The same one-year warranty applies to this device.

Dipper ($149.99 from Dipstick)

The Dipper is a cool up-and-comer and early contender for 2017‘s vape of the year, praised for its multifunctionality. Not only can this pen vape dry herb or packed concentrates (“and it’s as satisfying as a non-electric dab,” according to Nison), but it also works as an electric nectar collector, vaporizing concentrates off a surface using a special heated atomizer tip.

Its modular parts and replaceable tips also come apart easily, which makes keeping it clean a breeze — say goodbye to all that grime and gunk that collects in other vapes. Designed according to customer feedback about issues with the original Dipstick, it’s every inch a next-generation advance in getting high.

Finally, for another $19.99, you can cop the DipWhip, a tube attachment that connects the Dipper to a glass piece or rig and lets you dab at home without a torch. Now that’s a real treat.

Summit+ ($149.99 from Vapium)

Talk about rugged. The Vapium Summit+, which came out in the fall of 2016, is built to withstand everything from a rainy camping trip to a weekend-long music festival and any other adventure you want to enhance with some bud.

It’s IP54-rated splashproof, with additional dust protection, and can operate in extreme conditions — anywhere between 0 degrees and 176 degrees. Like the DaVinci, it can be synced with your smartphone. Its ergonomic, rubberized grip just enhances its sporty feel.

And if you lose power in the middle of a vape session, you can keep on using it while you’re recharging it via USB port. (Don’t miss out on Vapium’s solar charger; it works on other mobile devices, too.) Sturdy as it is, customers also rave about the company’s customer service — available by phone or online — which comes along with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. We don’t know if anyone has used it while skydiving just yet, but honestly, we wouldn’t be surprised.       

Hydrology9 (No price yet at Cloudious9)

Cloudious9’s Hydrology9 vape isn’t even out yet, so you’ll have to stay tuned for news about availability and price. For now, though, we can admire its gleaming, sci-fi design and space-grade anodized aluminum alloy body.

This vape’s hook is a unique water filtration system, which accounts for its relatively large size (it stands about 6 inches high) and delivers a smooth inhalation experience akin to a typical water pipe, only far more portable. It all comes apart for easy cleaning, and the subtle touches here and there are nice — for example, “a built-in, rotating stirrer” in the oven so that you don’t have to open it up to readjust your weed for an even burn.

Time will tell if the Hydrology9 can live up to its flashy concept and aesthetic, but one thing’s for sure: There’s nothing else quite like it out there, and vapers are wild about innovation.