The WISPR vaporizer

Ok, third time is the charm right?

A bit of history.. I preordered the WISPR on fathers day. My wife hooked me up! It arrived late September fom gotvape. It felt very late.

I got my sweet pumpkin orange WISPR and used it like lover. It lasted two weeks. After two weeks the fill pin crushed sideways while filling. The warranty from gotvape seemed better than the iolite coverage so I sent it back.

I got it back the first week of October. This time it stopped igniting after a week. New issue. This time I decided to use the iolite warranty(issues occurred with gotvape). I was asked if I wanted a different color, as some kind of placating karma I think. I choose red. It arrived today 3 weeks later.

Bah. Red is almost a pink. My wife laughed at my face when I saw it.

I am hoping for better luck. Just to annoy me, my buddy's WISPR has worked perfectly since September. I've used his plenty. Fat vape hits and it is as easy for a newcomer to use as an expert.

FYI the WISPR works nicely with some MFLB accessories. So far we've had great luck with the Water Pipe Adaptor(WPA) and the MFLB 12 inch whip. I'd love some WISPR accessories though!!!

After I get more than 2weeks use I will post a better review!

Thanks for reading,
Zack

Zed said:

Red is almost a pink. My wife laughed at my face when I saw it.

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The colors seem to look different on every site, especially the grape/red and pumpkin. I chose brown, as an 'anti-eye catcher'. It's ugly but less noticable than the other colors.

Good luck with #3. Mine is still working great. I seem to have good luck with O&B vapes.

Mine is blue, but it is a lot darker than the photos. :/

I received my replacement today, it has some stain and blemish all over the unit, but at least it can be turn off now.

I was finally able to try out the Wispr.
It took me quite a while to "warm up" to the original Iolite, which I now actually appreciate , and have kept two models of it!
I do not own a Wispr, so I am just going to give my initial impressions...
The impressions of a 1st time Wispr user that owns Iolites
With the Wispr, I did like the chambers size. A better size than the Iolite.
I liked the way that the chamber attached, and did not have a way to accidentally come loose as did the Iolite.
I found the function to be very similar to the function of the Iolite, and so I have no significant contribution to make about the service the unit provides. I felt it worked well.
There was one thing about the Wispr that I was not fond of.
I did not like the squareness of the unit. The sharp angles did not feel as "hand friendly" as the Iolite .
There was one other feature I am still not decided on. The mouthpiece. I did not care for the level of flexibility, and found that the mouthpiece was easily shoved away from my mouth when I would search for a hit without "watching" what I was doing . I was also concerned for the ease with which such a soft tube would be cleanable, but never was able to try this out.
I liked the way the unit functioned.
I am old, and resistant to change.. but so far I like the Iolite Original better.
I get another visit with the Wispr this weekend!

I recently took the leap of faith and purchased the new WISPR by Iolite. In my opinion, I think most people that are talking negatively about the WISPR have not had a chance to try it. I tried the original iolite and there was not enough vapor produced, but I read that the WISPR produces more Vapor and those claims are totally true! I am able to Vaporize one filling for over 5 minutes.

Now my main issue with the price increase, was that it had to be more effective than the original iolite, hands down, the WISPR does perform better than the iolite. The added Vapor Density, larger herb chamber, 3 Hour Run Time, and folding mouthpiece were worth the extra $! I likened it to the Digi Volcano compared to the classic volcano, you pay more for an improved product and the WISPR does just that.

To sum up my observations, I have tried almost every portable Vape on the market and at the end of the day, the WISPR does produce the best taste. I love my magic flight, but after 3 draws, the Vapor tastes bland, so that is why I saved up for the WISPR.

It is not a perfect unit, not too fond of the available colors or the square design but I certainly feel like I made a wise choice because this unit has the best Vapor quality of all the portables I experienced.

I tried the original iolite and there was not enough vapor produced

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I've owned an iolite since they first came out 3 yrs. ago, and mine produces plenty of vapor. So does my other iolite. Vapor density is not the amount you get, it's just a difference in vapor/air ratio. The wispr does run hotter after it's been on for a while (the iolite does too, but not to the same extent), at least mine does. If I'm not careful I'll get a higher temp hit or two that is downright unpleasant, and impossible for me to hold, and although I can hold my hits with the best, I don't like lung busters. It's to the point where I find I'm preferring the iolite for its more predictable hits. I can understand why you prefer the wispr's hits, but as with me, not everyone will once the vape has really heated up.

I have tried almost every portable Vape on the market and at the end of the day, the WISPR does produce the best taste.

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Glad you like it but I don't. Other than the huge hits that I haven't been able to predict, the taste is my biggest issue, more so than with the iolite. Portables with better taste are certainly available IMO. Those I've owned that easily beat it - MFLB, flame powered vapes like VaporGenie and Vaporstar, Supreme, and although it's not a small portable, the Vapolution has an all glass vapor path with the AIW bowl, and is as good as they come, taste wise. I do think the wispr taste issue is minimized with smaller, easier hits, and this type of hit (sip instead of slurp) would also greatly help to prevent getting those high temp hits that are big enough for 3 people.

It is not a perfect unit, not too fond of the available colors or the square design but I certainly feel like I made a wise choice because this unit has the best Vapor quality of all the portables I experienced.

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Certainly not perfect-a portable is always going to sacrifice one thing or another, depending on what kind of use it's designed for. The vapor quality is fine. Actually I don't much like the term 'vapor quality'. 'Quality', when you're talking vapor, has to be defined. You can get excellent quality vapor from a home made light bulb vape, just not easily or consistently. If by quality you mean dense hits, it's pretty good at that, but can't compete with a model like the Supreme. OTOH you can't hit the Supreme and stick it in your pocket. Taste wise, we disagree on the wispr. I don't like the color choices either. I feel like future buyers will have a better selection. I do like the fact that you can set the wispr down, top up, instead of having to lay it down like the iolite. The fold down stem is convenient too, although it remains to be seen how it holds up to cleaning, long term.

I picked up a wispr the other day and love it. My only concern is that I dont have a sales receipt, and one is needed if you have an issue with the wispr. If anyone cares to let me have a copy of theirs I would greatly appreciate it. Hope not to have any issues but would just like one for my peace of mind. I picked up mine on a trip to NYC last week and lost my receipt.

FYI. Think it is way better than MFLB and I loved my MFLB

THX IN ADVANCE

If anyone cares to let me have a copy of theirs I would greatly appreciate it.

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Not a good idea-using one receipt for two different units owned by two different people. If both units end up needing service/replacement that could be a big problem for whichever owner has the 2nd problem. I'm sure the shop you bought from can supply you with a copy of your receipt.

This will be my first post here so first off I wanted to say hello and thanks for all the helpful advise so far. Been a lurker for about a year now and finally decided to register.

I've been using the WISPR for about two months now and have really grown to love it. It has become my go to vape because of the portability and ease of use. I spend most of my day on-the-go and this little baby has become quite the useful tool for me.

The first few hits offer a very good taste IMO and everything after that is kind of neutral. Keeps me just where I want to be when on the move

I usually fill chamber 1/2 - 3/4 full and turn the unit off after about 4-5 rips as I am usually where I need to be. A full session with the same amount of material will last about 10-15 minutes.

I know that each person will have their own opinions but I find this to be one the best vapes I have used as far as portability and size of hits.

I have had an iolite for abou a year now, and I absolutely love it. It's portability and inconspicuousness are some of my favorite features. Plus, I can't forget how much easier it is on the lungs than combustion. My question for you guys is, coming from someone who is extremely satisfied with their original model, is the wispr worth it? I'm thinking of picking it up but I guess I need a little convincing

Who out there has used both and can tell me if the improvement is worth shelling out the extra cash?

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I have had an iolite for abou a year now, and I absolutely love it. It's portability and inconspicuousness are some of my favorite features. Plus, I can't forget how much easier it is on the lungs than combustion. My question for you guys is, coming from someone who is extremely satisfied with their original model, is the wispr worth it? I'm thinking of picking it up but I guess I need a little convincing

Who out there has used both and can tell me if the improvement is worth shelling out the extra cash?

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I'd say it's definitely worth it J, the WISPR produces good, thick vapour all the way through its cycle, unlike the iolite which only really produces this quality of vapour for about 5-10 minutes. Also the bendy mouthpiece is a real masterstroke of design, totally eliminating the need for a case or spare mouthpieces, and much easier to clean. Plus it just seems more sturdy and reliable than the iolite.

Plus it just seems more sturdy and reliable than the iolite.

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I can see saying "more sturdy" by handling them. The iolite has a slight rattle when you shake it, due to the design, and weighs about 35g less, but both are solid and who's gonna subject them to the 'drop test' to see which is more sturdy? Hits are thicker with the wispr but to me that's more of a psychological plus, rather than actually getting more vapor. I think the wispr gets a little hotter, which may be a plus for some, but for me that comes with the downside of some really stiff, unpleasant hits at times, and poor taste. I think whether it's worth the extra $ over the iolite depends on how much you value the extra money (I can get 2 iolites on eBay for the retail price of one wispr), and what your wants are. Want bigger hits and really like the fuel gauge? Go for the wispr. Want to be sure you'll be able to handle each and every hit with ease, and not have the taste suffer as much? The iolite works better for me in that respect. Want to extend the mouthpiece for extra cooling? That's tough to do with the floppy silicone wispr stem. The best I can do is the 2.5" iolite extension. Adding tubing just makes the stem flop over. There are pluses and minuses to both units, and I don't think the wispr will make the iolite obsolete. For some the wispr will be well worth the price difference. For others it won't.

Hello guys;
I'm new to this forum and have purchased in the past an Aeromed 3.0 made from Germany that is excellent for home use and is well-built. My portable vaporizer was that magic flight launch box which finally had a screen crack on the side edges recently. Still works but not quite as well. I purchased the AC adapter for that unit which is excellent.

Tried to get a returned item from the manufacturer and it's been painstakingly long and thus far no replacement yet. Not sure if they even replace these units as advertised for life. When the MFLB broke down I found excellent reviews on the WSPIR by iolite. So I purchased it from Gotvape.com.

The item came about one day later to my surprise. Bottom line the vaporizer is excellent quality bought let me tell you the drawbacks which are standouts:

1. Some of you have been discussing an unusual taste. I agree. I contacted the company and they do not return these items. I actually didn't think they would but heck I gave it a try. They said to cycle it a few times which I did to no avail. So far nobody has figured out what's going on, but I have a theory.

Because the draw straw is made from some type of rubber or silicone and because the unit gets hot at the juncture what I think I'm tasting is the rubber heating up. Ever smell hot rubber? I really think that's what I'm smelling or tasting. I even tried inhaling nothing packed in the herb tray and that's what I'm tasting. Don't know if that'll ever go away but I don't like it.

2. The unit expresses some type of vapor through the sides of the unit which I've heard on this site being some type of CO2. You can smell the butane as part of the normal exhaust. Not good my friends. I tried putting a 1 foot whip and the rubber taste remains.

3. The cost of butane is a factor. And a headache to purchase

I am seriously going to sell this unit for whatever I can get and purchase the Arizer Solo. What I am looking for is excellent quality vape. Honestly the MFLB taste excellent and if the solo is close to it I'll be satisfied. My only concern is the battery replacement on the solo and if the batteries are commonly available. I'll be doing a few more checks to make sure and then purchase.

I consider myself a connoisseur and you can trust my evaluation.

Hey Vaperlock! I really have to take issue with you on some of the things you said in your post!

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Because the draw straw is made from some type of rubber or silicone and because the unit gets hot at the juncture what I think I'm tasting is the rubber heating up. Ever smell hot rubber? I really think that's what I'm smelling or tasting.

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I'm not familiar with this unusual taste- it certainly doesn't happen on my unit. But the silicon they used to make the mouthpiece is ultra-heat resistant, so it wouldn't give off any fumes at the temp the WISPR operates.

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2. The unit expresses some type of vapor through the sides of the unit which I've heard on this site being some type of CO2. You can smell the butane as part of the normal exhaust. Not good my friends. I tried putting a 1 foot whip and the rubber taste remains.

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The unit gives off the same exhaust as the iolite: H20 + CO2. Both totally safe to inhale, as they are present in normal fresh air. These are exhausted through the grille on the side of the unit and don't get into the inhalation pathway. This has been indepently proven by scientists at Dublin University. I'm afraid I don't have a link to the study details, but IOLITE will email it to you if you ask.

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3. The cost of butane is a factor. And a headache to purchase

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Butane costs 1 a can in Poundland stores, and can be bought for about double that in practically any tobacconists, newsagent, hardware store. It's actually a way more economical option than batteries as a can of butane lasts months. It also means you don't have to be anywhere near a power outlet or wait around for batteries to charge. I love using my WISPR on vacations and at festivals, and no battery-powered vape would suit those occasions because I'd need to constantly recharge it somewhere. With the WISPR I just need to carry a lightweight can of butane, which weighs the same as a can of shaving foam or deodorant.


I consider myself a connoisseur and you can trust my evaluation.

Everybody certainly has their own opinion. That's what makes horse racing. I will trust your opinion on the exhaust issue since I've not done any research. All I can tell you is my wife told me she smelled butane in the room and she has a pretty sensitive sniffer. Could this be me filling the butane canister or something else I don't know. But I certainly would rather have a portable vaporizer not exhausting anything that's even similar to butane.

As far as the silicone I can smell it. Everybody has a different sensitivity to smells. I have asthma and I've been allergic to certain perfumes and odd smells that will trigger my allergic reaction. You may not have that sensitivity. I'm a very sensitive person. Here's a funny story. I purchased a digital ballast for my 1000 W HID. I could swear I could feel nauseous in the near proximity when it was turned on. What I found out later is these ballasts to put out RF radiofrequency.

So I got rid of it and went back to a coil ballast with no problems. I also wouldn't want my ballast possibly interfering with television sets which I heard they can do unless they have fixed that. So bottom line I may be more sensitive than you.

I did order the other vaporizer last night and can't wait to get it. The three-hour battery time is fine for me. The glass tube is what I demand. Ceramic heating element I don't know but I assume it's okay from what I've heard. In summary other people on this thread did agree that there is a funny taste that the either could or could not live with.

I demand purity and I want to taste my herb with as little as possible of any other interference.

Happy day

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I bought mine direct from Iolite. I have no reason to believe they won't resolve the problem and get me a replacement - I will find out tomorrow....and let you all know.

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So I spoke to Iolite today. The lady was very helpful and she provided me instructions to send it back for a replacement. Said it would be 14-21 days to get the new one. I'll report back when/if I get it back.

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Well I received my replacement wispr. This one works perfectly. I love it.

Aside from the two and half week turnaround to get the replacement (from the time I mailed it out until I received it back), I have to say I am very satisfied with Iolite customer service and pleasesd in how they honored their return policy. I purchased directly from the Iolite website, not a third party reseller.

BTW, while waiting for the wispr, I picked up a MFLB at a local store. This too is a great product. Now I own a Volcano, Wispr and MFLB. I really enjoy them all...each has it's pros and cons, and each is ideal in different situations. I will continue to use all three of them and probably never need a lighter again.

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Because the draw straw is made from some type of rubber or silicone and because the unit gets hot at the juncture what I think I'm tasting is the rubber heating up. Ever smell hot rubber?

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It's silicone, not rubber. Silicone has less taste than any other usable material for this purpose, and doesn't get exposed to high enough temps to be an issue. The temp rating for silicone is over 400 degrees F. The taste issue is not with the mouthpiece.

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I have to say I am very satisfied with Iolite customer service and pleasesd in how they honored their return policy.

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They've had some bumps in the road in the past, but they're aiming for good service.

BTW, while waiting for the wispr, I picked up a MFLB at a local store. This too is a great product. Now I own a Volcano, Wispr and MFLB. I really enjoy them all...each has it's pros and cons, and each is ideal in different situations. I will continue to use all three of them and probably never need a lighter again.

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"each is ideal in different situations". Exactly. I wish more people would recognize that similar, but slightly different products like the iolite/wispr and LB, can be excellent products but excel in different situations. For me, having the bases covered for portable use means having both models. I'd be unhappy at times if restricted to just one or the other.

Bought the iolite wispr about 2 weeks ago straight off iolite's homepage.
When I first tried it out it didn't ignite and it took a while before it actually lit up.
This was an issue that would consist through a week of use, and 2 days ago it simply stopped igniting all together.
Called O&B (europe) and a very nice lady told me to pack it up and send it out for a replacement, which I did today.

That being said I had a very pleasant experience with the wispr (except for the ignition problems).
Very easy to use, heats up fast and you always get nice thick vapor.

Now I'm just crossing my fingers for a quick and painless replacement.

One thing that got me a bit sweaty about sending it back was this:

This Limited Warranty is not enforceable and is void if the Product is returned to O&B or an O&B authorised service centre and has plant material in any devices, spare parts or accessories.

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But since I didn't use it for too long it was quite easy to clean, just hope its clean enough.
I've read quite a few posts in this thread where people have asked about this but I've yet to see a reply about it.
So if anyone has any experience with returning a vape to O&B please share your experience.

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So if anyone has any experience with returning a vape to O&B please share your experience.

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I've returned two WISPRs. I used ISO and a qtip and cleaned out the bowl area. They accepted both back with no quips. You mentioned sending to Europe, they also have warranty depots in Canada and the USA which might allow you to bypass a customs check.

I love my WISPR. I also have a MFLB + PA + WPA. I love them both. To the guy who posted his eBay link, which is the real story? Are you lieing on eBay or here? The stories sure didn't line up!!


I want to repeat my earlier opinion on the WISPR. If you are looking for a very simple to use, smoker friendly vape this one is the simplest. It requires no draw skill like the MFLB does.(I get large clouds from both, but the MFLB is definitely optimized with a skilled user.) It gives the most THC and "green" flavor on the first hoot of the bowl, after the first vape it has a very nuetral taste until the bowl is browned when it starts to taste like crispy popcorn.

It is economical compared to most vapes with my average bowl weighing .1 to .3 grams but does not compare to my MFLB which consumes an average bowl between .05 to .11 grams. One bowl gives me 3 flavorful puffs, 6-12 THC filled ones and then about another 6 hoots which are acrid and less pleasant to taste. To compare efficiency to SMOKING doobies I went from consuming about 3 grams a day in hand rolls to vaping between 1 and 1.5 grams a day depending on if I am sharing or out vape facing. Amazing to me. I have been smoking over 25 years. My mind is blown. I am more stoned, and less broke. The WISPR requires good quality butane which costs more than rolling papers but still has cost less than the extra batteries I purchased for my MFLB(4 cans of butane at $4 a can versus $30 for 4 batteries.

I'd like to discuss stealth now. The MFLB and the WISPR/iolite are both held up as stealth vape standards. Both are stealthy but in different ways. The WISPR looks like a juice box, at the movie theater, mall, etc... It is very discreet, while vaping it doesn't look like a smoking device but it does make the cycling heater noise which is easily noticeable at a range of about 10 feet, if the user takes small sips rather than big hoots it is hard to decide what the WISPR actually is. Meanwhile The MFLB is silent during operation and small hits are the norm unless the user chooses a fat vape hit but the MFLB looks just like a pipe and if anybody can actually see you use it they will know exactly what you are doing. Two types of stealthy, pick the one that makes sense!


I love my WISPR!!

I plan on doing an indepth comparison later on between the MFLB and the WISPR... They are NOT the same niche.

Thanks
Zack

I'm the guy who posted the link on eBay. The story is 100% accurate. I now have 2 Wisprs and purchased a lot more goodies that comes with it. That unit works 100% perfect as in respect to what I've read here where some people have issues with the ignition. This unit ignites and shuts off every time that I used it which was one day.

Now that I have another one in my possession I will just keep it as a backup and not pay the 15% restocking fee + shipping. I did go ahead and purchase the Arizer Solo and found it to be very similar in respects to the heat generation from the unit itself, heat from inhalation and overall unusual taste. I guess I'm very particular. The MFLB is my opinion is the best unit and the cheapest BY FAR! Clean perfect hits without any real heat, unusual tastes etc. And I have some of the latest and greatest vapes.

What I can say is that MFLB finally replaced my unit that had a screen that was breaking away from the sides but was still heating up only marginally. The new unit came back with a top lid that snaps in place which is excellent! It's amazing how much better this works when it's brand-new. I usze the ac and caar adapter on it. NICE!

It did take multiple attempts to get my item warrantied and back to me. I do admit I did threaten them because I was not getting correspondence like I'm used to. I run a business and nobody corresponds better than me. Weekends, holidays you name it I'm there for you. So my lineup is:

Aeromed 3.0, MFLB, Wispr & Arizer Solo

hey guys, I recently got my second vape, a WISPR. I got it last night, super stoked to open it. So I get home, run to the store for Vector butane, come home, flip it over, and it seems the gas goes in smoothly. Until I turned the unit back over and gas seeped out of almost every available opening, or so it seemed to me. Has anyone had this problem? Am I just filling it wrong because I've never used butane before? Do I need to use an adapter on the can of vector?

Thanks. I lurk here all the time and have only posted once or twice, but this site is great. Much appreciated.

gas seeped out of almost every available opening

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Are you sure it just wasn't overfill, running down from the valve? It only takes seconds to fill the iolite or wispr, then it's just like overfilling the gas tank on your car. It's gonna overflow. You can also have leakage if you haven't mated the butane can properly to the wispr valve. Butane leaking from the wispr tank, as you describe, is highly unlikely. And a leak that bad would probably emtpy the tank, or come close to it. A look at the fuel gauge (holding it upside down) is gonna tell you how much fuel is inside. Should be pretty easy to tell if your butane is leaking out, vs. just overfill.

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Do I need to use an adapter on the can of vector?

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no adapter but,

i find that the older cans with the metal top leaked more when filling than the newer vector cans with the plastic valve. the new ones seem to seal better

I got an email back from Iolite this morning saying that it's a faulty gas valve. Sound about right? Also, I'm a total rookie with these kind of things, so maybe thats why it felt like gas was seeping out?

I got an email back from Iolite this morning saying that it's a faulty gas valve. Sound about right?

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Hey, they're the ones that hear about all the problems. They should know. Sorry it was DOA. Hope you get a replacement soon and have no more issues.