Alfa Vaporizer by goboof

eskimo_rising said:

Looks like a bubbler or hydro tube is the way to go.
I just wonder how it compares to my other options when it comes to harshness on the throat.

air - vape critic said the vapour is harsh and cleaning is a bit more of a hassle then the goboof.
plenty - Apparently too efficient with the herb so it's not very money saving. Again i'm not a heavy smoker, not looking to get smashed but as a handheld it is probably hands down the least harsh compared to portables. Apparently the metal coil does its job.
mighty- would rather avoid the price tag as a first timer and casual smoker. Vapefiend review said it dried his throat.

Everything about the Alfa vaporiser seems superior - price point, the even burning, above average vapour, easy cleaning, low chance of burning [or so i've heard]. But then I don't have any practical experience with vaporisers.

I feel like if the difference between the alfa and my other options are minimal this is probably it, unless anyone knows of one i'm not considering. I'm just a bit intimidated by desktops and i'd like to be able to take it to a mates house occasionally [not smoke outside though i'm in the UK].

I just smoke to chill i'm not in it to get smashed or wrecked, I prefer a longer, more even high. Also my CFS means I'm a lightweight and to heavy leaves me feeling like hell but enough helps with my pain. Sorry to keep going on I just don't want to make a mistake.

Cheers again.

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I have to disagree with vapefiend , I have had both for quite some time now and use them both on the regular. It is def easier to pack the air. Just a bit of ground bud in the glass mouthpiece , tamp with your finger and you are good to go. My Alfa requires a tool to tamp the material down and have a full chamber and good vapor production . Also I feel it is very smooth for me and there is a company called planet vApe that sells aftermarket stems with extra air slots built in to cool the vapor more and add more airflow for a very low price, also to adapt to glass pieces easy. I don't see any accessories for the Alfa. I do like my Alfa when I want to get ripped on a high temp though over my air. im wishing you luck with your choice and either is a good vApe. I just feel you have more options with the air for your throat problems and it has a user replicable battery which the Alfa does not.

I would go with the alfa, the mflb water whip, the pinnacle pro portable perc from dhgate (sunshinestore) and use the alfa on medium and low settings. If you want a bubbler for home use, get the d020-d bubbler from dhgate and sunshine store too (ask them to throw in a free 18mm to 14mm adapter).

With these 2 percs it allows for smooth rips without any coughing (especially the d020-d)

http://vapemood.com/shop/magic-flight-water-piece-whip/

http://m.dhgate.com/product/pinnacle-pro-glass-smoking-water-pipe-vaporblunt/184494946.html

http://m.dhgate.com/product/d020-d-bubbler-glass-water-percolator-smoking/187214099.html

Justpassedu said:

I have to disagree with vapefiend , I have had both for quite some time now and use them both on the regular. It is def easier to pack the air. Just a bit of ground bud in the glass mouthpiece , tamp with your finger and you are good to go. My Alfa requires a tool to tamp the material down and have a full chamber and good vapor production . Also I feel it is very smooth for me and there is a company called planet vApe that sells aftermarket stems with extra air slots built in to cool the vapor more and add more airflow for a very low price, also to adapt to glass pieces easy. I don't see any accessories for the Alfa. I do like my Alfa when I want to get ripped on a high temp though over my air. im wishing you luck with your choice and either is a good vApe. I just feel you have more options with the air for your throat problems and it has a user replicable battery which the Alfa does not.

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Not sure i mentioned packing just cleaning. Can i ask why you use a full chamber? Probably my information is not accurate but I read it stays put really well with a half load, the pin holds it in place? I read it on vape critic, he was also the one who said stick to low to medium temps.

josemembreno said:

I would go with the alfa, the mflb water whip, the pinnacle pro portable perc from dhgate (sunshinestore) and use the alfa on medium and low settings. If you want a bubbler for home use, get the d020-d bubbler from dhgate and sunshine store too (ask them to throw in a free 18mm to 14mm adapter).

With these 2 percs it allows for smooth rips without any coughing (especially the d020-d)

http://vapemood.com/shop/magic-flight-water-piece-whip/

http://m.dhgate.com/product/pinnacle-pro-glass-smoking-water-pipe-vaporblunt/184494946.html

http://m.dhgate.com/product/d020-d-bubbler-glass-water-percolator-smoking/187214099.html

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That's awesome, not to be a pain but do you know if people in the uk get them there or is there something closer to home [for DHgate]. Amazing help guys i appreciate it.

Has anyone else tried joining the two supplied mouthpieces together. I used a black silicone band the correct width and joined the two bottom or wide ends together. This beefs up the mouthpiece and makes it possible to adjust the draw rate. It also dramatically cools and smooths the vapour compared to just using a single one. I'd love someone on here to try this and post what they think.

eskimo_rising said:

Not sure i mentioned packing just cleaning. Can i ask why you use a full chamber? Probably my information is not accurate but I read it stays put really well with a half load, the pin holds it in place? I read it on vape critic, he was also the one who said stick to low to medium temps.


That's awesome, not to be a pain but do you know if people in the uk get them there or is there something closer to home [for DHgate]. Amazing help guys i appreciate it.

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No problem. These percs are high quality and cheap from this seller and I think people in the UK just go there. It should only take about 8-10 days. Those percs are highly recommended for vaping.

@icloud I haven't tried it yet. I use my spare nipple for my water whip. Will try soon. It's a good idea unless it falls out easily. I would hate to lose them both.

IMO the Alfa vapour is not very harsh at all. I am a low - medium temp user though. The air path length is actually not too short considering it travels through the device, and packing half loads around the pin is easy with a little tool improvisation. I love my Alfa a lot.

snorcan said:

IMO the Alfa vapour is not very harsh at all. I am a low - medium temp user though. The air path length is actually not too short considering it travels through the device, and packing half loads around the pin is easy with a little tool improvisation. I love my Alfa a lot.

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Appreciate it, any tips on packing half loads? Do you just make really tight? What kind of improvised tools?
Do you have a arizer air too or tried one? How many people do you think a full load can get around roughly?

Do you use any bubblers etc.?

Looks like it's the arizer air [or solo?] vs the alfa for me now, anyone wants to weigh in on a comparison that's great. Especially on harshness, cleaning, etc. the usual stuff.

I'm glad you love your alfa man it def ticks all my boxes.
Really appreciate the help guys, when i came on here i had a shortlist of 5 vapes so you guys have been amazing.

Yes, I posted my half load filling/ packing method on page 39 of this thread, link below. I think shortly after that post I wrote about my thoughts on Alfa vs. Air. Both great units but quite different in form and function! For me, I like to pocket my vape and hit it fast without the fiddling required with the Air glass tubes.
Alfa Vaporizer by goboof

Any test tube/ cork stopper of an appropriate diameter will do, and it's useful to store my green salad for all vapes, including the Air. Just bore out the cork centre with a knife or drill bit and it packs the Alfa over the pin.

I cut down my usage since having a new baby 6 weeks ago but ironically I pack fuller loads now. I just mix my medicine with turmeric/ginger loose tea at about 20:80. Still feel my medicine, but since I have an inflammatory kidney disease, I'm thinking that the turmeric/ginger mix also is helpful, since these plants are also thought to have anti inflammatory properties. And I still get my proper medicine, and can remain somewhat mindful changing diapers on the fly and dealing with the home chaos!!

Hey just wanted to keep you all updated since you've been giving me all this help...
I got to try a friends arizer air yesterday and I can report no tonsil inflammation or infections but a lot of dryness that is slowly fading [on par with smoking so it was happening anyway].

None of the reviews are saying the alfa is harsh so i'd imagine if i can tolerate an air i'll be fine with an alfa.

Anyway after my experience i have a few questions. Am I right that you don't need to stir with the alfa midway through because of the pin? I've read this is the case. I asked my friend if she stirred her arizer air and she said she was to lazy. [maybe cause she grows her own?]

Another thing, i took everything I had left since i couldn't burn it anymore [about a 0.5 to 1cm squared of bud]. Because i have no experience of quantities i just handed it all over and was thinking she would use enough for me but she put it all in and i was BAKED. So can I ask what is the least amount you can put in an alfa and get good results? I did notice snorcan say this, "so far I've vaped one 1.5 g load, a 1.1 g load, and a 0.05 g load. They all extracted very well producing good visible vapours. I was very surprised by the effects of the smallest load."

Finally this is not a replaceable battery right, so the battery life is basically the vaporizers life? Or can a manufacturer replace a dead battery? I take it the battery doesn't die until well past warranty?

Anyway looks like i am taking the plunge, anyone wants to convince me to stick to the solo that i tried then give it a good go. I did notice i had to draw the solo out for the first few puffs to get it going which people have said is not the case with the alfa but it wasn't a big deal, all in all the solo was a good expereince but i had all the prep work done for me.

Oh sorry one other thing! Ease of cleaning? A general cost of replacement parts over a year [screens etc.] If you could break it down i'd appreciate it. Also someone mentioned a plastic clip on the oven door or mouthpiece was flimsy on the alfa or something?

So it's crunch time, decision is not far off now that i know i can tolerate vapour. Oh one other thing i'm not feeling anywhere near as sick the day after because no tobacco or carcinogens which would make me feel really weak and ill with my condition. D:

So i've been in contact with Goboof, but somethings strange is happened, they said I will get an email with shipping instructions but never got it. It's been a week now and no repsonse, i've mailed them 4 times In the same week my MFLB got some screen tearing and a new MFLB is on it's way..

Vapoz said:

So i've been in contact with Goboof, but somethings strange is happened, they said I will get an email with shipping instructions but never got it. It's been a week now and no repsonse, i've mailed them 4 times In the same week my MFLB got some screen tearing and a new MFLB is on it's way..

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Got the shipping mail they were busy...

Vapoz said:

Got the shipping mail they were busy...

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Did they give you a shipping label or something?

And does anyone else's unit no longer turn amber before the batteries are about to die?

7EON said:

Did they give you a shipping label or something?

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No, only a mail with shipping instructions, I had to pay the shipping costs myself (20euros)

I just got my alfa yesterday and I'm just curious if this is the norm as far as performance...
I ground the herb super fine with the mf finishing grinder, fill it, tamp, rinse reapeat till the chamber is full, stick another screen over it and close it up.
After turning it on it takes about 2-3 mins after light goes solid before it's at vaping temp.
My alfa produced vapor for about 27 minutes, first on low till it stopped making vapor, switched up to mid, then high after it stopped making visible vapor until the light turned amber, at which point I plugged it in, Thinking I could continue the sesh but to no avail, so I'mnot sure if my load is cashed or not. do you have to start it recharging it before the light turns amber to use while charging?

After reading tons of reviews and forum posts I'm very close to buying the Alfa. I come from the humble MFLB, but sold it as the battery management, the cleaning of the feeble screen and the juggling with the multiple parts started to annoy me.
It has been a long battle between the Pax2 and this one, buuuut, with the hefty price tag of the Pax2 and the fact that there is still no official distributor in Europe, the Alfa comes out on top (for now, i tend to change my mind every 2 weeks or so). All the other portable vapes (I'm not interested in a desktop vape) do not appeal to me.

I've got one question left (it's not a deal breaker, just out of curiosity), but has someone here ever tried to use it without the mouth piece? I guess at the highest setting it becomes too hot, but on the lower settings it could be ok? Silicone rubber is notorious for collecting lint and dust. Even when you keep it in a case instead of directly in your pocket.

spamspamspam said:

After reading tons of reviews and forum posts I'm very close to buying the Alfa. I come from the humble MFLB, but sold it as the battery management, the cleaning of the feeble screen and the juggling with the multiple parts started to annoy me.
It has been a long battle between the Pax2 and this one, buuuut, with the hefty price tag of the Pax2 and the fact that there is still no official distributor in Europe, the Alfa comes out on top (for now, i tend to change my mind every 2 weeks or so). All the other portable vapes (I'm not interested in a desktop vape) do not appeal to me.

I've got one question left (it's not a deal breaker, just out of curiosity), but has someone here ever tried to use it without the mouth piece? I guess at the highest setting it becomes too hot, but on the lower settings it could be ok? Silicone rubber is notorious for collecting lint and dust. Even when you keep it in a case instead of directly in your pocket.

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Yes I've used it without the mouthpiece. It's hot on medium and on high, and it works well without a mouthpiece on low. However, there's a better way of doing this. You can flip the mouthpiece upside down until its nearly flush with the top, and it works without heat on all temps.

TanukiCoast said:

I just got my alfa yesterday and I'm just curious if this is the norm as far as performance...
I ground the herb super fine with the mf finishing grinder, fill it, tamp, rinse reapeat till the chamber is full, stick another screen over it and close it up.
After turning it on it takes about 2-3 mins after light goes solid before it's at vaping temp.
My alfa produced vapor for about 27 minutes, first on low till it stopped making vapor, switched up to mid, then high after it stopped making visible vapor until the light turned amber, at which point I plugged it in, Thinking I could continue the sesh but to no avail, so I'mnot sure if my load is cashed or not. do you have to start it recharging it before the light turns amber to use while charging?

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And to answer tanukis question, I have definitely gotten 25 minute bowls. However, mine heats up in around a minute, and the battery lasts me 60min on medium.

vineetvel said:

Yes I've used it without the mouthpiece. It's hot on medium and on high, and it works well without a mouthpiece on low. However, there's a better way of doing this. You can flip the mouthpiece upside down until its nearly flush with the top, and it works without heat on all temps.



And to answer tanukis question, I have definitely gotten 25 minute bowls. However, mine heats up in around a minute, and the battery lasts me 60min on medium.

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I tested mine and got 53 minutes at medium, I guess thats close enough? Its too bad the battery isnt user replaceable. It is a nice vape don't get me wrong, I'll be taking it with me when I go out now instead of my mflb. To me it feels a bit like a beta release, while propping the door open to fill it the whole bottom slipped out on the oven end, it slipped right back in but it's durability needs improvement IMO, likewise the charge time. I don't understand why the battery needs to have enough charge before you can use it while charging, it seems like its not actong as a true power adaptor and youre just draining the battery effectively extending the charge time, maybe not

TanukiCoast said:

I tested mine and got 53 minutes at medium, I guess thats close enough? Its too bad the battery isnt user replaceable. It is a nice vape don't get me wrong, I'll be taking it with me when I go out now instead of my mflb. To me it feels a bit like a beta release, while propping the door open to fill it the whole bottom slipped out on the oven end, it slipped right back in but it's durability needs improvement IMO, likewise the charge time.

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Huh, weird, I've actually experienced zero problems with mine, I may have just gotten lucky with a perfectly functioning unit. From my usage, the durability feels great, but I do agree with the charge time improvement thing.

vineetvel said:

Huh, weird, I've actually experienced zero problems with mine, I may have just gotten lucky with a perfectly functioning unit. From my usage, the durability feels great, but I do agree with the charge time improvement thing.

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Yeah maybe the bottom piece was just not pushed in quite far enough to hold tight, the unit feels very solid now that I pushed it back in.

I've been using my Alfa for a couple of weeks, so I must still have a lot to learn. I fill it up loosely, try to do short, soft, draws, and yet I can only get six hits off of it before the weed totally burns up. I'm using the medium heat selection. Plus, I'm not getting high! It's the same weed I've been using, and I get high from this weed using other delivery systems. What am I doing wrong? Having to use a lot of weed for a minimal high. Not happy with it yet.

narrowsparrow said:

I fill it up loosely, try to do short, soft, draws, and yet I can only get six hits off of it before the weed totally burns up.

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Try packing the herb down. It needs a tight pack to work properly. You don't need to fill the bowl but completely tamp down whatever you do put in there. You should get rip-roaring clouds on med & high after that.

Thanks, Yoosh. I haven't been tamping it down, so that might make all the difference. Maybe I won't have to keep refilling it all the time to achieve the "desired effect." I'm also glad to know I don't have to fill the bowl, because I'm used to needing only a smallish amount with the MFLB. I appreciate your reply.

Just flew my Alfa up to Boston to see the Foo Fighters, cleaned it well and carried it in my carry-on with 2 herbal tea bags for vaping. Still a solid vape that travels well also!!! Thanks Alfa......

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Thanks, Yoosh. I haven't been tamping it down, so that might make all the difference. Maybe I won't have to keep refilling it all the time to achieve the "desired effect." I'm also glad to know I don't have to fill the bowl, because I'm used to needing only a smallish amount with the MFLB. I appreciate your reply.

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No problem narrowsparrow! I find I almost always tamp down when using conduction vapes. Mflb is an exception to that rule. You can be miserly with the alfa (although the mflb is still more efficient if you want it to be). I've had success quarter & half packing the bowl. Just make sure to really squish it down into a puck. You can even put another screen on top if you felt the need.

You should be getting clouds equal to or bigger than the mflb every time you hit it. Usually I get 10-20 big hits.

Cheers