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Discontinued VRIPtech Heating Wand

splitz

Well-Known Member
Meet my sipper...

Had some time to myself today and raided the glass/adapter stash to test various setups for ultimate taste configuration....Settled on below.

(top to bottom) OGB mouthpiece into shorty Milaana stem - coupled via silicone into long Milaana stem into Vrip Bub Bubbler.

Source side: VHW > VCB > OGB carb adapter >18mm-14mm > Vrip downstem.

All taste. No waste...Just glass.


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ShadowVape

Vrip CSR
Manufacturer
That is a sweet sipper rig Splitz it must condense the skim milk blue rather nicely! Is that a side car carb too? Function video please.

Thanks for the props and circle of life story PPN and lazylathe nice to know we still get around even though it's not me getting around like the good ole days.

Biohacker good question thanks for keeping us on it. We did make a couple protos of a next gen VHW cover including one with a quartz inner cover that was really trick, but ran into some tooling and tolerance challenges in how we would ramp production of the piece and amongst other things I've been sidetracked with the overwhelming demand for a pure oil rig so I'll come back to it soon. Shortly though I'll post some pics/vids of the quartz banger that flares to a spherical interface so you can use a non-thermal cyclonic vacuum "carb cap" we're developing or the VHW itself as a thermal cyclonic vaccuum carb cap --- either way we're now dabbing straight oil/wax/shatter/rosin at just slightly above the temps at which we vaporize flowers thanks to optimized flow form physics and thermal dynamics (so little to no thermal degradation like virtually every other dab rig or pen I've ever seen except for the VapeXhale when used lower temp with their oil inserts). So efficient it's insanse. If you've been dreaming for ultra low temp dabs that actually condense and deliver flavor country and a ripful of satisfaction without that heat in the chest heavy weight on the chest the next day drawback get ready to live the dream. It will be compatible with a 16mm ecoil (I like the mini nail from Seattle) for as Jason King one of the few to play with a proto calls it the "two plug dab" or a torch.

Sorry it took so long family!
 

Alexis

Well-Known Member
That is a sweet sipper rig Splitz it must condense the skim milk blue rather nicely! Is that a side car carb too? Function video please.

Thanks for the props and circle of life story PPN and lazylathe nice to know we still get around even though it's not me getting around like the good ole days.

Biohacker good question thanks for keeping us on it. We did make a couple protos of a next gen VHW cover including one with a quartz inner cover that was really trick, but ran into some tooling and tolerance challenges in how we would ramp production of the piece and amongst other things I've been sidetracked with the overwhelming demand for a pure oil rig so I'll come back to it soon. Shortly though I'll post some pics/vids of the quartz banger that flares to a spherical interface so you can use a non-thermal cyclonic vacuum "carb cap" we're developing or the VHW itself as a thermal cyclonic vaccuum carb cap --- either way we're now dabbing straight oil/wax/shatter/rosin at just slightly above the temps at which we vaporize flowers thanks to optimized flow form physics and thermal dynamics (so little to no thermal degradation like virtually every other dab rig or pen I've ever seen except for the VapeXhale when used lower temp with their oil inserts). So efficient it's insanse. If you've been dreaming for ultra low temp dabs that actually condense and deliver flavor country and a ripful of satisfaction without that heat in the chest heavy weight on the chest the next day drawback get ready to live the dream. It will be compatible with a 16mm ecoil (I like the mini nail from Seattle) for as Jason King one of the few to play with a proto calls it the "two plug dab" or a torch.

Sorry it took so long family!
We are not worthy, we are not worthy!:zzz:

We miss you Shadow (I presume you are Mark?) So great to see you get on here to represent.
The competition across the market is hotting up! I am personally very interested in owning a VHW soon. But Im not totally decided yet out of the VHW and the new Herborizer Ti, which is a significant upgrade on the original Herborizers.

People talk about the VHW and original Herbos in the same breath, and this alone suggests that the new Herbo is in another class, as it puts the XL firmly into storage according to reports.

I suspect the VHW will be the best vape for my allergies and sensitive lungs. If the Herborizer Ti was all glass, I would choose it for its ease of use, durability, reliablility, and seemingly enormous power.

Also there is virtually no air restriction at all which I prefer to a tight, restrictive air path. I have excellent breath control so can adjust my pull for vapor formation.
However, the reports of the Herborizer Ti are that it doesnt matter how you inhale the vapor is always monstrously thick.

If I didnt have any concerns about breakage and costly replacements, I would be much more decided on the VHW, largely on health grounds with the premise that the neutral polarity may benefit my allergies to weed and vapor when I vaporize.

But also, I like to be up with the new "hip thing", the best of the best etc. What realy strikes me on this forum, is how so many knowledgable seasoned vaporists have completely abandoned the VHW and never even mention it, while their line ups include all the big new names which they rave about every day.

I wonder why they show such little interest in going in the VHW direction again. Maybe it is just ease of use and durability.
I wonder if they could have the hits and the vapor the VHW delivers,,with the ease and durabikity of the other units, would they rate it alongside the top heavy hitters?

I will be formulating some specific questions for the community here to help me make a decision between the 2 vapes, hopefully to understand a bit better why the VHW gets so little mention and interest by the majority of vapor pros chasing the best vapor experience and high.

Ps. I wish I lived in cali Mark then I could come and visit you one day and try the wand for myself in the most excellent company I have no doubt. Huge respect, keep it up!
 
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lazylathe

Almost there...
Excited to be re-joining this family again!
Sold the first one and have found one for sale locally bought from mark himself!

This time it is an upgraded wand with a better heater? Not sure about this but will see once item is in hand. Possibly version 3.0.
It also comes with the water tool, which is awesome!!

Picking this baby up on Sunday morning in Ottawa!
Sunday night she will be heating bowls in Hamilton!

@Alexis

I think it may be an aesthetics thing and some preconceived notions about the wand.
I have heard from people that it is just a soldering iron with a glass front.
This is quite true from just merely glancing at the wand but once you get down and actually inspect the wand you will see that it is from from that!
It's fragile, yes but just be careful! Accidents happen but if you want pure heated air, this vape will deliver just that! Numerous other vapes do the same thing, this one is just different.

I see it as a tool for vaporization as it was intended. It may be the second cousin of the ugly duckling, which happens to be my Supreme 3 in this case, but it is no slouch in the flavor and vapor department!

I would love to see a small digital display incorporated into the handle, utilizing a thermocouple in the heater, to give repeatable sessions. And digital is just cool!! This would also bring it into the 21st century looks wise. Hint hint...LOL!!! @ShadowVape
 
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Alexis

Well-Known Member
Excited to be re-joining this family again!
Sold the first one and have found one for sale locally bought from mark himself!

This time it is an upgraded wand with a better heater? Not sure about this but will see once item is in hand. Possibly version 3.0.
It also comes with the water tool, which is awesome!!

Picking this baby up on Sunday morning in Ottawa!
Sunday night she will be heating bowls in Hamilton!

@Alexis

I think it may be an aesthetics thing and some preconceived notions about the wand.
I have heard from people that it is just a soldering iron with a glass front.
This is quite true from just merely glancing at the wand but once you get down and actually inspect the wand you will see that it is from from that!
It's fragile, yes but just be careful! Accidents happen but if you want pure heated air, this vape will deliver just that! Numerous other vapes do the same thing, this one is just different.

I see it as a tool for vaporization as it was intended. It may be the second cousin of the ugly duckling, which happens to be my Supreme 3 in this case, but it is no slouch in the flavor and vapor department!

I would love to see a small digital display incorporated into the handle, utilizing a thermocouple in the heater, to give repeatable sessions. And digital is just cool!! This would also bring it into the 21st century looks wise. Hint hint...LOL!!! @ShadowVape
I really do have my heart set on the Wand. I was indeed a bit curious about members including yourself who have been around all of the vapes and seemed not to be at all interested in the VHW anymore.

The fact that you are now re-acquiring it speaks up for it, seeing as you have a superb arsenal of heavy hitters already and appear to be quite happy and excited for the VHW.

I will be very keen to lnow what you make of the water tool, which one it is. I know @biohacker went off the Vriptech water tools due to them being too draw restrictive. I totally respect his views, I am not a huge fan of tight draw.

But I will be interested to hear how you find the water tools yourself.
Ideally before I get a Vrip I should wait and see how this years outdoor harvest goes, it is my only supply (due to allergies to virtually all fertilisers in weed, even organic).

So I can never just vape and keep vaping for the fun of it. I try not to go over half gram a day.
I would like to not be restricted by limited weed if I had the wand, that would be cruel!

But that aside, I am in a real dilemna about the right setup and water tool for me. Largely because of Biohackers feelings about the Vrip water tools.
If draw restriction was no concern I would probably get the PerK, but maybe I would prefer a water piece with less drag.

And then the question of 14 or 18 mm? I respect Mark and the team hugely, and take on board their opinions and philosophy. They strongly encourage 14 mm for better vapor flow.

So if I decided not to get the Vrip water tool, I will debate the joint size for bowl and alternative watr piece.

Expect some OCD Q's to come, community!
 

biohacker

Well-Known Member
Don't just go by my feelings dude, most people love the water tools! I'm just an odd duck! :freak:

If you don't try to "overpower" the water tool you will be fine... I have massive lungs and take huge hits, and just find them fatiguing. I'm more of an 18mm one perk tall can bent neck kinda duck. See, odd! :D

Looking forward to testing out the vrip with lazylathe! It's been a while.... the flavour of the VHW is something else! :rockon:
 

Alexis

Well-Known Member
Don't just go by my feelings dude, most people love the water tools! I'm just an odd duck! :freak:

If you don't try to "overpower" the water tool you will be fine... I have massive lungs and take huge hits, and just find them fatiguing. I'm more of an 18mm one perk tall can bent neck kinda duck. See, odd! :D

Looking forward to testing out the vrip with lazylathe! It's been a while.... the flavour of the VHW is something else! :rockon:
Thanks man. Of course, I am interested to know all opinions. But I just feel like I may be similar to you in that regard. I have big lungs, that are actually quite healthy despite my extreme symptoms.
I dont like it to be too much hard work to medicate. This is anothet big draw to the VHW for me, I believe you can extract the goods quicker than the XL Herborizer at low, even lower temps. I like a strong and powerful high, and if it can be achieved in as relatively short time as I desire, with no hardwork involved- that is the goal.

So I cant tell if I would prefer a more open rig or the Vrip tools. I have no experience with different water tools, and no buddies with pieces for me to try.
Money allowing I would choose both but health costs have to come first (to a degree- I can justify the VHW).;)
Even if I did choose the Vrip water tools, I would want a nice dhgate bong for it as well, which would need to be 14 mm too in that case.
 

splitz

Well-Known Member
@lazylathe - wait until you put the VHW into that Roor Vapor piece...the taste is amazing and it feels so natural - as though you grew a third lung for the sole purpose of sampling flowers.

You're going to love it.

Excited to be re-joining this family again!
Sold the first one and have found one for sale locally bought from mark himself!

This time it is an upgraded wand with a better heater? Not sure about this but will see once item is in hand. Possibly version 3.0.
It also comes with the water tool, which is awesome!!

Picking this baby up on Sunday morning in Ottawa!
Sunday night she will be heating bowls in Hamilton!

@Alexis

I think it may be an aesthetics thing and some preconceived notions about the wand.
I have heard from people that it is just a soldering iron with a glass front.
This is quite true from just merely glancing at the wand but once you get down and actually inspect the wand you will see that it is from from that!
It's fragile, yes but just be careful! Accidents happen but if you want pure heated air, this vape will deliver just that! Numerous other vapes do the same thing, this one is just different.

I see it as a tool for vaporization as it was intended. It may be the second cousin of the ugly duckling, which happens to be my Supreme 3 in this case, but it is no slouch in the flavor and vapor department!

I would love to see a small digital display incorporated into the handle, utilizing a thermocouple in the heater, to give repeatable sessions. And digital is just cool!! This would also bring it into the 21st century looks wise. Hint hint...LOL!!! @ShadowVape
 

lazylathe

Almost there...
The Vrip is home with me now!!
And OMG do I have some amazing news!!!!

My Vrip has the latest version of the heater element!!! No more ceramic rod, this time it appears to be a wrapped type of heater!!!

Will put up some pics later!
Family still here...

Any news on the new heater @ShadowVape ??? Is this the heater you are using for concentrates?

EDIT:
On closer inspection it is still a ceramic rod heater but more than half is wrapped in a wire!!

EDIT #2!

If anyone sees this in the classifieds, please PM me and tell me to WAKE UP!!!

Ar first i was seriously disappointed, not because of the Vrip but because of what i was sold...
The guy told me i was getting the full kit and because i was traveling it would be securely packaged and in a box. I thought this was awesome since he was willing to wait a few days for me to pick it up, it is over a 5 hour drive away...

So i have the latest Vrip wand!!:rockon::bowdown::luv:
But the adapters are for the old Valloon kit...
And the WT is an ancient one meant for combustion, a Vrip WT....

So after cutting a section of the Valloon stem off, it now kind of fits in my RooR tube.
The Valloon uses O-rings to somehow secure it to something... Never seen or used one! LOL!
So out comes the Mediacl grade silicone and i fashion up an 18mm seal for the Valloon stem!
Sits fairly stable but i will have to buy the correct adapter...

Next issue is the distance of herb from heater.... Since the Valloon is powered by a heat gun the distance is perfect.... Not so good for lung power though...
A quick study of the system and a look through my screens i find one that sits firmly between the stem and the heat gun adapter. Not the load is the correct distance away and testing can begin!

Loaded up some GSC and hit it.
Almost instant, thick white vapor filled my RooR!!!
Flavors that i have never tasted in GSC! Fruity notes and this odd oily layer in my mouth that has the same taste my wife's CBD oil has, kind of orangey... Trippy!
Holy Crap Batman!!! This thing got a turbo under the hood now!
Flavor from that first hot was overwhelming in every way! And in such a good way!

@biohacker Have a look at the wand bro!! Notice the upgrades from our previous versions?
VMxPk0o.jpg

WRiGVuo.jpg

Check out the WT! Has a super odd bowl!
2N6SPQl.jpg
 
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Alexis

Well-Known Member
The Vrip is home with me now!!
And OMG do I have some amazing news!!!!

My Vrip has the latest version of the heater element!!! No more ceramic rod, this time it appears to be a wrapped type of heater!!!

Will put up some pics later!
Family still here...

Any news on the new heater @ShadowVape ??? Is this the heater you are using for concentrates?

EDIT:
On closer inspection it is still a ceramic rod heater but more than half is wrapped in a wire!!

EDIT #2!

If anyone sees this in the classifieds, please PM me and tell me to WAKE UP!!!

Ar first i was seriously disappointed, not because of the Vrip but because of what i was sold...
The guy told me i was getting the full kit and because i was traveling it would be securely packaged and in a box. I thought this was awesome since he was willing to wait a few days for me to pick it up, it is over a 5 hour drive away...

So i have the latest Vrip wand!!:rockon::bowdown::luv:
But the adapters are for the old Valloon kit...
And the WT is an ancient one meant for combustion, a Vrip WT....

So after cutting a section of the Valloon stem off, it now kind of fits in my RooR tube.
The Valloon uses O-rings to somehow secure it to something... Never seen or used one! LOL!
So out comes the Mediacl grade silicone and i fashion up an 18mm seal for the Valloon stem!
Sits fairly stable but i will have to buy the correct adapter...

Next issue is the distance of herb from heater.... Since the Valloon is powered by a heat gun the distance is perfect.... Not so good for lung power though...
A quick study of the system and a look through my screens i find one that sits firmly between the stem and the heat gun adapter. Not the load is the correct distance away and testing can begin!

Loaded up some GSC and hit it.
Almost instant, thick white vapor filled my RooR!!!
Flavors that i have never tasted in GSC! Fruity notes and this odd oily layer in my mouth that has the same taste my wife's CBD oil has, kind of orangey... Trippy!
Holy Crap Batman!!! This thing got a turbo under the hood now!
Flavor from that first hot was overwhelming in every way! And in such a good way!

@biohacker Have a look at the wand bro!! Notice the upgrades from our previous versions?
VMxPk0o.jpg

WRiGVuo.jpg

Check out the WT! Has a super odd bowl!
2N6SPQl.jpg
I will be interested to see Lazylathe, when you update your profile and add the Vrip back to your current lineup, will you still keep it in the ex's or remove it?
That would be quite cool to leave it there, to show it's cycle of life.

Too bad the guy didnt inform you all the right details about exactly what you were picking up. It sucks when people cant just be straight with the exact facts.
Still, maybe you would not have gone for it if you had known, but I bet you are glad you did.
I thought you said you were getting it direct from Mark? I may have got that confused though.

I am a bit disappointed you didnt get the modern Vrip water tool(s). I was very interested to see what you made of the draw restriction, and to see how Biohacker got on with it in relation to his feelings in the past about not liking the draw restriction.

The VHW really does excite me, there is something about it. I shot Mark an email yesterday just to reach out with a few thoughts and ideas. When (and if) I get closer to purchasing, I will ask all Vrip owners on this thread about their experience and preferences with water tools, and joint sizes, to get a better idea of the setup I think I may like best.

I suppose that is the 14 mm bowl? It must be, I bet they always used that even with their old heatgun water tools. I dont know what bowl joint size you owned before, or if you had their water tools at any point, but all in good time!
 

lazylathe

Almost there...
I will be interested to see Lazylathe, when you update your profile and add the Vrip back to your current lineup, will you still keep it in the ex's or remove it?
That would be quite cool to leave it there, to show it's cycle of life.

Too bad the guy didnt inform you all the right details about exactly what you were picking up. It sucks when people cant just be straight with the exact facts.
Still, maybe you would not have gone for it if you had known, but I bet you are glad you did.
I thought you said you were getting it direct from Mark? I may have got that confused though.

I am a bit disappointed you didnt get the modern Vrip water tool(s). I was very interested to see what you made of the draw restriction, and to see how Biohacker got on with it in relation to his feelings in the past about not liking the draw restriction.

The VHW really does excite me, there is something about it. I shot Mark an email yesterday just to reach out with a few thoughts and ideas. When (and if) I get closer to purchasing, I will ask all Vrip owners on this thread about their experience and preferences with water tools, and joint sizes, to get a better idea of the setup I think I may like best.

I suppose that is the 14 mm bowl? It must be, I bet they always used that even with their old heatgun water tools. I dont know what bowl joint size you owned before, or if you had their water tools at any point, but all in good time!

I will get to my signature in a bit and will leave it in the Ex's as well! Good history there and shows dedication going back to Vrip again!

It's all good! It works as advertised with all the bits he supplied me with and with my modification, it works even better now!
You are disappointed?? LMAO!!! I am disappointed i did not get what he advertised! LOL!
Anyway IMO the WT supplied is useless... The angle is so severe it is almost horizontal and quite awkward to use. It is no longer sold by vriptech.
It is an 18mm connection, so i adjusted the length so it fits in my RooR tube. Also had to adjust the length of the Vrip bowl tube with the O-Rings on it.

I like the open air aspect of the 18mm joint size but Vrip prefers 14mm. I think you get more suction power with the smaller joint sizes and this can affect cloud density etc... IIRC...
All of my WT's are 18mm except one, so that says something to me! LOL!
Any WT that i have bought that had any sort of chug to it has been sold or given away or thrown out.
I like to feel a slight restriction but it should be very easy to start the action with a gentle pull.

I remember that i did try @biohacker Pro WT and did not really care for it. Not sure if it was 14 or 18 though but i do remember it had significant draw resistance and i only tried it the once and never again during that time.

I actually do have an original wand bowl, have a look at this picture:
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The bowl has a round disc on the one side and is angled for left/right hand use.

I have also sent Mark an e mail requesting more info on my wand. I would like to find out more about the wire wrapped heater, the white connector and why the internal glass is clear and not sandblasted.
Lots of question!

Once dialed into your sweet spot this vape produces some amazing vapor!
Easily milks my 9" RooR WT!
 

Alexis

Well-Known Member
I will get to my signature in a bit and will leave it in the Ex's as well! Good history there and shows dedication going back to Vrip again!

It's all good! It works as advertised with all the bits he supplied me with and with my modification, it works even better now!
You are disappointed?? LMAO!!! I am disappointed i did not get what he advertised! LOL!
Anyway IMO the WT supplied is useless... The angle is so severe it is almost horizontal and quite awkward to use. It is no longer sold by vriptech.
It is an 18mm connection, so i adjusted the length so it fits in my RooR tube. Also had to adjust the length of the Vrip bowl tube with the O-Rings on it.

I like the open air aspect of the 18mm joint size but Vrip prefers 14mm. I think you get more suction power with the smaller joint sizes and this can affect cloud density etc... IIRC...
All of my WT's are 18mm except one, so that says something to me! LOL!
Any WT that i have bought that had any sort of chug to it has been sold or given away or thrown out.
I like to feel a slight restriction but it should be very easy to start the action with a gentle pull.

I remember that i did try @biohacker Pro WT and did not really care for it. Not sure if it was 14 or 18 though but i do remember it had significant draw resistance and i only tried it the once and never again during that time.

I actually do have an original wand bowl, have a look at this picture:
Ct7amqr.jpg
The bowl has a round disc on the one side and is angled for left/right hand use.

I have also sent Mark an e mail requesting more info on my wand. I would like to find out more about the wire wrapped heater, the white connector and why the internal glass is clear and not sandblasted.
Lots of question!

Once dialed into your sweet spot this vape produces some amazing vapor!
Easily milks my 9" RooR WT!
Thanks very much for your thoughts. I know yourself and Biohacker have been around all the vapes and have tons more experience than I do and with different rigs, so I value your views and experience highly.
Vriptech are so adamant about their preference for 14 mm. My natural inclination is to always go for 18 mm. I like the open airflow, and can control my pull rate.

I definitely want the wand, it just seemed a bit tricky to decide what rig I will like best. I respect Mark and co a lot as well of course, so I didnt want to just dismiss their preferances when they have all the experience and I have none.
But what you say just adds to Biohackers reports, and this encourages me that I wont regret getting just the wand and 18mm bowl from them, and a different, less restrictive water tool.

Even the Roor 18 inch icemaster interests me a little, the Vrip crew have videod it so it gets their seal of approval, although I guess they had the 14 mm joint.

Still, it is a big piece, I may not want that as my sole and primary rig, and it will cost around £180, similar to the Vrip PerK, but closer to home.
Or a much cheaper piece from dhgate.

Or the Blackleaf store has some great looking pieces for very good prices.
I look forward to hearing what Mark tells you about the wand.
You also had the new 4.2 bowl before as well I believe, which you must have thought was coming with this rig.
Still a number of decisions for me to make but getting closer. Thanks for the insights.:tup:

Oh yeah, Im sure all modern Vrip water tools are 14 mm, so if you vuy the wand and bowl seperately, unless you get the 14 mm, then if you decide to pick up their water tools later on, you would need another bowl as well (or at least part of it if they sell them separately or not due to potential tolerance issues.
 
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lazylathe

Almost there...
@Alexis

I would recommend getting the wand and bowl setup in whatever size most of your glass is that you own.
With every new vape i gravitate towards testing it on my favorite WT.
If it performs well on my big tube then it will perform well on my smaller rigs.
I can also use it on my 14mm rigs with an 18 to 14 reducer, so really versatile!

On the other hand if you are looking at buying the whole setup from Vrip then i would most likely go with their recommendations and use the wand solely with their glass.

I can tell you i taste things in the strains i have now!
This one strain, Jedi Kush, tastes very green on the first exhale kind of like a bad cure job?
Then the GSC are just perfect in every sense!
It's a vape that will show you flaws in your buds!
 

Alexis

Well-Known Member
@Alexis

I would recommend getting the wand and bowl setup in whatever size most of your glass is that you own.
With every new vape i gravitate towards testing it on my favorite WT.
If it performs well on my big tube then it will perform well on my smaller rigs.
I can also use it on my 14mm rigs with an 18 to 14 reducer, so really versatile!

On the other hand if you are looking at buying the whole setup from Vrip then i would most likely go with their recommendations and use the wand solely with their glass.

I can tell you i taste things in the strains i have now!
This one strain, Jedi Kush, tastes very green on the first exhale kind of like a bad cure job?
Then the GSC are just perfect in every sense!
It's a vape that will show you flaws in your buds!
Thanks. That is the thing though, I dont really have any glass. I got my large Verdamper in 2009, my first ever glass bong thing. (I got my first vaporizer in 1999 however).

Then in 2015 I switched to the Herborizer sphere after first trying the Aromed. I bought a double honeycomb dhgate bong to use the Aromed with, which never worked obviously!:hmm:
But the bong was terrible,,even with the Herborizer. The high drag KILLED me, I hated it!

Last year I picked up the D2020 (?) and that is pretty much my total glass experience.
I only use D2020 with the Omnivap now. With the Herborizer it is too hot on my lungs,
I prefer the greater water volume of the xl sphere.

No experience with larger glass bongs or ice notches etc. So I can only look and guess at the Vrip tools for example.
I think I just need to go with my gut and the 18mm bowl and a water piece with ice notches and low drag.
No urgency though. I used my Omnivap 2 days last week, after a while of not. It messes up my hand injuries. But I was amazed at how stoned I got of so little weed. I had just been using the Herborizer for months and it was like getting stoned for the first time in a while, a really complete buzz.

I never realised how much I liked it before. And I used barely any weed. So now I have ordered a vapcap induction heater to avoid hand issues.
The other reservation I have with the VHW is my need to ration weed supply. I bet it could be real easy to go through weed with the Vriptech because it is so enjoyable, and the 4.2 bowl has a decent capacity.

If not sooner, then when I feel confident this year's summer autos will make it in style it will be game on for sure.
Otherwise there will be nothing for time forseeable, due to my allergies to all ferts in weed I could get.:disgust:

But to be honest, I really couldnt afford weed anyway- some serious sacrifices on the health front!
 

PPN

Volute of Vapor
The Vrip is definitly able to do microdosing very well.... if you use another bowl than the 4.2, I used a cheap bowl made for smokers and it was working very well (as well for concentrates!), maybe @splitz can share...

I miss mine ..... the new version catch my eyes but I'm still trying to resist....
 

Alexis

Well-Known Member
The Vrip is definitly able to do microdosing very well.... if you use another bowl than the 4.2, I used a cheap bowl made for smokers and it was working very well (as well for concentrates!), maybe @splitz can share...

I miss mine ..... the new version catch my eyes but I'm still trying to resist....
Thanks for reminding me of that. I will have to keep that in mind and pick up a smaller bowl as well. It is always nice to have options!
I am curious, I dont knowmif it is right to ask you this here, but I would rather it out in the open than hidden in private message:

I am interested to hear briefly sometime, how you find the expereince of the Vrio and the Herborizer Ti next to each other?

In terms of effect, smoothness, ease and enjoyment of use, satisfaction and fullness of buzz. And of course, efficiency in terms the high you getbfrom the amount of weed you put in.

There is no question the new Herbo Ti is miles leagues above the Herbo XL, but people have always compared the wand and Herborizer closely together as if in the same bracket.

So if you feel that the Vrip can compete with or even match the new Ti version, this speaks very highly of Vrip! Just curious really.
 
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splitz

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@PPN is correct - the VHW can microdose very well. I will provide a pic of said microdosing bowl when home from work tonight. I've actually put away all other desktops with the exception of the RoorXL and VHW/VripBub...
 

Alexis

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@PPN is correct - the VHW can microdose very well. I will provide a pic of said microdosing bowl when home from work tonight. I've actually put away all other desktops with the exception of the RoorXL and VHW/VripBub...
What I would be really keen to know however- if you had the new Ti Herborizer, would you put them BOTH away? Obviously you cant answer that. @PPN is the only man I know right now who may be able to comment.

But his expressions imply that he would still be very happy using the VHW alongside the Ti model.
 
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Not a fan of the aesthetics of Ti Herbo. Strictly a flower man myself, so the concentrate functionality would be lost on me... I prefer the delicacy of my all-glass units. VHW teamed with Roor bubbler is ridiculous.

What I would be really keen to know however- if you had the new Ti Herborizer, would you put them BOTH away? Obviously you cant answer that. @PPN is the only man I know right now who may be able to comment.

But his expressions imply that he would still be very happy using the VHW alongside the Ti model.
 

lazylathe

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I prefer the delicacy of my all-glass units. VHW teamed with Roor bubbler is ridiculous.

I have to agree with you here man!!
The VHW works flawlessly with the big RooR tube!

One thing i have discovered with the VHW though is this:
If you are looking for the BEST flavor around, use a sparkling clean water tool every time!
It makes a HUGE difference!
 

Alexis

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I really am itching to get the wand direct from Vriptech. I just slapped a basket together to tease myself and see what the total is. Shipping is pretty high though at $69.

So for the VHW and bowl kit, plus 2 packs glass screens, 2 packs silicone tip seals, and the glass stand (not essential I know), with shipping, totals- $368.

That is without customs on top, which may not be the full rate depending on declared value. Ideally I would hope to avoid customs altogether, as I will still need a good water tool as well.

Can any UK Vrip owners please chime in? What was your experience with customs? Did you have to pay customs at all, it can sometimes be avoided;), but I have never ordered from Vrip so it would help to know what to expect.
 

splitz

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Did you have to pay customs at all, it can sometimes be avoided;), but I have never ordered from Vrip so it would help to know what to expect.

FWIW, on my last order from Mark I was charged $36USD at checkout (>$200 purchase of goods) for shipping. My package arrived with $15.60 shipping sticker, however, the declared gift value was $75... not sure if I saved money on customs/taxes with the CAD money difference.
 

PPN

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About the Vrip/Herborizer Ti comparison....hmmm about taste the Vrip is definitly the winner but for clouds you can go a step further with the Herborizer Ti since you can add a slight amount a conduction with a plus or less short heat soak.
Although if you are sensitive about throat irritation you might to remenber all this terpènes induces a sort of "rush"(thanks to @biohacker for this word) which can induces coughing especially for the first and second hits.

Concentrates vaping is a bit more difficult (but doable without any doubt) using the vrip since it's full convection, the possible added conduction of the Herbo Ti can helps here.
And the Vrip is slightly more technic to handle, need to be very gentle with the wand and there is a slightly larger learning curve, the Ti is more idiot-proof. The Wand is definitly a connoisseur device, not for everybody only for the vaping geeks!
 
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