Arizer Solo

ataxian

ataxian

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OF said:
Life is a compromise.
OF
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You can say that again!

I had my evening session with one of my devices. Medicated however not content! Noway was I going to bed without a good session! I grabbed one of my SOLO'S and loaded up a GonG full of really nice INDICA!

The SOLO did the job.
I am properly medicated due to persistence.

Let's not forget to give credit where credit is due!
 
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CarolKing

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
The Solo won't let you down in the medication department. Use what works best is what I say. Not many portable vapes out there that can out perform the Solo, especially with a WT. It so easy to use, I recommend it to folks all the time. Portability can also mean being able to go from room to room of your home.

Very handy for people that are medicating due to medical problems. So the glass mouthpiece isn't always a problem, Ed's wooden stem solves the breakable stem issue.

It will even withstand being run over and it still works, can't beat that!
 
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fubar

fubar

Ancient and opiniated inhaler
Herd Giver said:
Tried the delayed hitting technique mentioned on the previous page, and I think my brain's too fried.
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Seems like you got vaked so maybe the solo and that weed are working fine despite unmet cloud expectations.
It happens.
Enjoy.
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ataxian

ataxian

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Jambi619 said:
I have a new M1D model. I feel like it's an improvement over my roommate's M1A. The ability to use it while charging should have been a standard feature all along.
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I have two SOLO'S!!
My 2 1/2 year old is a M107.



I have since painted it black.
The Silver SOLO that is!

I lost a screw in the process of taking apart my SOLO's.
"OF" is helping me replace it to keep my units whole.
I have a third unit coming because of the charging feature.
You choose wisely!
What simple devices!
 
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OF

OF

Well-Known Member
exit said:
When my solo runs out of warranty I really want to make a battery pack with some of the 30A Sonys, bet it will hit like a AC adapter!
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That will be a problem right now, I can't find them available with solder tabs welded on, can you? It's not safe to solder to them otherwise, so you'd need an appropriate spot welder.

I get it that guys like buzz words, and everyone understands 'bigger numbers are better' (even if they aren't in a given case.....) but the fact is there's just no need for 30 Amp capability in a 'game' where the maximum current demand is two Amps. 2, way less than thirty, is what's needed. Like putting a huge engine in your car, or 4WD, you never use to the potential it can be a waste of money.

More over, compromises are made to get that that take away from stuff we do want more (like capacity). These guys might have a slight advantage in units like Cera and Persei but IMO the advantage over the current favorites will be so small as to defy objective rating by performance. It can be measured of course, but I expect a raft of opinions supporting a 'fact' that isn't?

Looked at another way, we all I think agree the designers of Solo aren't stupid or incompetent? They are sure to have researched the battery use well and can specify any battery they want (including the above Sony units now that they exist) since they specify the ones in the battery packs built for them (spot welded together inside already). IMO they made the same choice as the laptop guys (basically they too have the same conditions).

These new batteries are aimed at electric auto battery packs I understand where the extreme current has a use, but in "closed loop" (regulated so battery conditions don'tt effect performance like in Solo) vapes are not on the same list as I see it.

In reality there's no useful difference between a nearly dead battery and PA use, it makes temperature and shuts down heating or it doesn't. I just rattled on about this yesterday:
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/arizer-solo.3833/page-913#post-529411

I would not expect any subjective advantage. In a 'blindfold test' I bet you couldn't find it on a bet? Any more than the poster I was answering in the link above did (his problem was too few sessions per charge, the temperatures are still right).

ataxian said:
I have since painted it black.
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That is without a doubt the worst Rolling Stones segue I've ever heard! Perhaps anyone has ever heard. You should be ashamed of yourself......even more than before......

OF
 
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freaktown

freaktown

spaced out
decisions decisions, i got PVHES straight, shorty, bent, turbo, bouncing around my brain from searching
through all these posts.:o

i have the newer solo M1D2, i have used mostly the straight stem and just started using the bent
which i think i prefer so far, oh and both stems fit perfect imo [they do not slide around or fall out] but i am not sure if this is normal, i'm guessing but i thought i read somewhere that a looser fitting stem may get you a better draw, dunno.

so experienced users [and newer users] and ya'll some funny ones i must say:lol: i will pose the question(s):

which PVHES stem will provide an easier draw? i.e. my goal is to get more vapor or more control over the amount of vapor i am taking in [if that makes sense]. i suppose what i'm saying is sometimes i like small hits and sometimes i like larger hits but i don't necessarily need huge clouds.

honestly so far my rips are decent but i think they could be better, i have ground course and fine, moist and dry and have only used a large domed screen so far.


also, am i going to need an O ring with this newer M1D2 solo? i think they are out of stock now, can you just by a specific type from a hardware store?


thanks :peace:
 
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Dreamerr

Dreamerr

Always in a state of confusion and silliness♀
If I had the newer model I think I would stick with a stock stem but that is a personal choice.
You said easier hit..........are you having issues hitting now? The turbo is wide open and to me to much air makes for a much harder hit. I don't like the turbo. I don't like the shorty for two reasons, one you can correct a bigger bowl with a domed screen and two I don't need bowls smaller. If I would get one on the newer more airy units it would be a regular straight or bent. I still would use it for a while before you decide. If you take small hits as you say there may be no reason to get one. I have been using a bent stock stem for two weeks on and off for a change of pace and it is so nice.
 
Ansel

Ansel

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I was faced with the decision on whether to combust with all the risks that entails or going with the arizer solo for my main go-to to truly f*ck combustion.

the solo is the most efficient portable i've used. ok so no mica contained but ceramic... there's that exposed ring of ceramic outside the stainless steel bowl... with the wobbly stem that could grind that ring down and get in the airflow.

then again combusting is the road to wreck and ruin. so i chose the solo instead of smoking cigs and spliffs... and i am glad.

But couldn't they coat that ring of exposed ceramic with something so not as exposed?
 
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wolfybro

wolfybro

Vaporist
Finally got to try out my Solo yesterday and have to say that it definitely met expectations! It's a little different than my former Da Buddha -- you draw hard (and the small holes make the air flow perfect) instead of drawing more softly, and it doesn't stay on all the time so you are kinda forced to the 12 minute timer though it seems to hold its temperature pretty well. I'm absolutely loving the portability: it's much easier to take over to a buddy's place and easier to pass around (though the bowls are smaller, it seemed to get everyone vaked pretty well).

I have been getting a lot of herbal material going through the glass screen and I'm probably going to put a real screen into it. Just wondering: do you guys use your Solo as is or do you add a metal screen to the wand?
 
jasong

jasong

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I been interested in some of the after market stems but from all I have read I think I might just stick with my stock stems until someone can tell me that one of the other ones is going to be a whole lot better

wolfybro said:
Finally got to try out my Solo yesterday and have to say that it definitely met expectations! It's a little different than my former Da Buddha -- you draw hard (and the small holes make the air flow perfect) instead of drawing more softly, and it doesn't stay on all the time so you are kinda forced to the 12 minute timer though it seems to hold its temperature pretty well. I'm absolutely loving the portability: it's much easier to take over to a buddy's place and easier to pass around (though the bowls are smaller, it seemed to get everyone vaked pretty well).

I have been getting a lot of herbal material going through the glass screen and I'm probably going to put a real screen into it. Just wondering: do you guys use your Solo as is or do you add a metal screen to the wand?
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I never use a screen my self
 
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Maine420

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Listen! I have the M1A MODEL. With this, I have the PVHES, turbo snd strait. I notice NO dif between stock and pvhes stems. On my M1D, I tried the PVHES stems, NO resistance, draw sucks, you get a great draw in M1D MODEL with stock stems. Save your $$$
 
ataxian

ataxian

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wolfybro said:
Finally got to try out my Solo yesterday and have to say that it definitely met expectations! It's a little different than my former Da Buddha -- you draw hard (and the small holes make the air flow perfect) instead of drawing more softly, and it doesn't stay on all the time so you are kinda forced to the 12 minute timer though it seems to hold its temperature pretty well. I'm absolutely loving the portability: it's much easier to take over to a buddy's place and easier to pass around (though the bowls are smaller, it seemed to get everyone vaked pretty well).

I have been getting a lot of herbal material going through the glass screen and I'm probably going to put a real screen into it. Just wondering: do you guys use your Solo as is or do you add a metal screen to the wand?
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for 2 1/2 years I have always used a stainless steel screen. 1/2" is the size you need. I have glass daisys and dics I use sometimes as well.
Ebay I use because they accept PAY PAL. Planet Vapes has Stain Steel Solo Screens as well. The Course mesh work well from them. They do PAY PAL too!
Stock stems and PHVES are both nice to have in your quiver.
There different.
I like both styles the same.
 
Maine420

Maine420

GROOVY GRANNY
I do use screens in my stems, and prefer the Solo screens from PV, they're screens are perfect. The ones on eBay suck, the screens are too fine. I've ordered the 'course ' screen on eBay, but they were fine. Stick to PV for their solo screens.
 
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Herd Giver

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Alright, here's another video. This time using the delayed/paced hitting technique, and also stepping the temperature up every 2 hits. (I hit on level '2' four times... just a brain-fart. started going up every 2 hits after getting to temp '3'.) You can definitely see the clouds in this video.

 
smokum

smokum

I am who I am and your approval isn't needed!
Looks like personal preference at play again when it comes to sans screen or not, course or ultra fine, stem choices, and device choices ;)

m102, m105, M1D2... I use both stock and full range of PVHES stems except the turbo, for screens I prefer ultra-fine. The difference between stems/screens/models adds to variances I can enjoy to not get bored doing the same oh - same oh.
 
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ataxian

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Snappo

Snappo

Caveat Emptor - "A Billion People Can Be Wrong!"
Accessory Maker
Herd Giver said:
Alright, here's another video. This time using the delayed/paced hitting technique, and also stepping the temperature up every 2 hits. (I hit on level '2' four times... just a brain-fart. started going up every 2 hits after getting to temp '3'.) You can definitely see the clouds in this video.

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OK! Looks like things are definitely improving on the vapor front. If I may, I'd like to suggest some refinement to your technique which employs the pulse/pause method I suggested earlier: rather than repeatedly removing the stem from your lips after a 5-10 second draw (allowing the heater to re-up and cook the herb some), try leaving the stem to your lips for the entire sequence i.e., with stem to lips all-the-while, draw 5-10 seconds, then pause a few seconds, then draw again and then pause again...until you've had your fill. During a pause (w/stem to lips) you may lightly pull in a small amount of air thru the corner of your mouth - just enough to avoid the sensation of lung starvation. A simple breakdown of the start/stop sequence outlined above puts the convection aspect to work while drawing (start), and the conduction aspect to work while pausing (stop), adding in a few breaths of air in between just to keep the lungs happy, and again I emphasize all-the-while maintaining stem to the lips. Less of a workout on the arm too - less up and down up and down. Also, while vapor production was still apparent well into your video session, it was progressively thinning. This gives evidence that the low-temp actives in your herb at that level were getting spent, informing you that to reinvigorate production you must bump it up a level in order to activate more of the actives that remain. To keep vapor density flowing pretty consistently, I have found it effective to elevate the temp level a notch or two every other sequence. Of course, load your bowl with as little or as much herb as your session will require using this method. Following all that, you should discover that your entire 12 minute vid session time will be cut by at least half or more. In all, less time, less workout on lungs and arm. It may seem a little clumsy for you at first (being new and unfamiliar), but I think this method will set a new standard of performance and ease for you. Give it a shot!
 
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