Arizer Solo

vapen00b

vapen00b

Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Quetzalcoatl said:
So somebody posted a new bent stem in the Air thread! Carbed hole on the bend and what looks like smaller notches on the rim of the stem, similar to the PHVES but without the long channels. I'm waiting to see where they ordered it from. See here:
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For anyone interested in this one, please follow here:
The Arizer Air

It's from a German vendor - they also produce them in different variations - every item has a kick hole:
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CarolKing

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
DreamHaze said:
Broke another Arizer Air stem >:[

I guess i'll buy no more and just buy a stock straight stem and go to Jack's for a cup of water...
But little will they know, I'll be sitting, steady sipping, n ripping on the Solo

If i cared to buy a smoke buddy, i can't imagine how discreet it would be
Walking down the street, sipping from a cup, no vapor trails. Inconspicuous :haw:
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Get a wooden stem from @Ed's TnT . No worry about breakage.:D

This is the three inch WonG 18mm that can be used with a WT or used as a mouthpiece. Mine has the turquoise inlay. I've posted this pic before. This was last summer, it's such a pretty picture.
 
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Mr. Whitewall

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That's also what I love about the Solo! It WILL creep up on you when least expected :rofl:. One of my biggest vaping highs (not to mention the ones in 20+ years of cannabis combustion) has been from one of these little critters :love:; It's the reason why I still plan on keeping it, even with the new toys' arrival...
If I ever get rid of it, I'll probably swap it for an Air TBH.
 
His_Highness

His_Highness

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Derrrpp said:
Had my first vaporbonging session with the Solo last night. All I can say is, wow! :o

I would have posted this last night but I was, well... :whoa:

Hope you all have a great day! :)
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@stickstones introduced to me to using a bubbler with the Solo and made sure I got the right set up. He also suggested one of Ed's stems to enhance the portability.

The bubbler was a real game changer. Sometimes when it comes to clouds...I wanna go big but doing it dryly causes me to cough and can irritate my lungs. The bubbler changed that for me and the visual feedback of watching the vapor build adds to the control.

@Derrrpp, I know what ya mean.... The first time I used the bubbler it was a pure sucker punch. Hadn't had one of those in awhile. Thanked Sticks the next day. :tup:

@CarolKing makes a good point....Ed's stem definitely makes it possible to take the Solo out and about more. It came with a cap so I can pack it before heading out and of course it's unbreakable unlike the glass stems. It's such a beautiful piece of work I almost hate to use it.
 
Dr. Soxhlet

Dr. Soxhlet

SOLO Vaporized Cannabis is my Best Medicine
CarolKing said:
@Detonator Where's the Solo?
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I also use a McD cup, only this one is plastic:
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I was at July 4th party with this setup: no one had a clue. With all the fireworks the smell was not even a factor.

Two days ago we had a huge August windstorm that knocked out power all over Washington State. Two Solos were enough to get me through it. Still had one at full charge when the power came back on. I was just about to charge from the car, but didn't need to at that point.
 
Odyssey

Odyssey

Member
DreamHaze said:
Broke another Arizer Air stem >:[

I guess i'll buy no more and just buy a stock straight stem and go to Jack's for a cup of water...
But little will they know, I'll be sitting, steady sipping, n ripping on the Solo

If i cared to buy a smoke buddy, i can't imagine how discreet it would be
Walking down the street, sipping from a cup, no vapor trails. Inconspicuous :haw:
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I take it from your signature that you own both the solo and the air? Which areas do either great vaporizers do better in? Just curious because I've had plenty of good deals come up for the air, but it's a little more difficult to find a reputable solo unit off craigslist. I managed to get a year-old unit with a case, both glass stems, and the herbal rose petal thing(?) with the Arizer unit as well as packaging for 100 flat. However, the battery is quite shit and I'm waiting for my super battery from vapepower this week, and it's altogether 65(?) bucks so 165 in total for basically a brand new arizer solo with a (hopefully!) massively upgraded battery.
 
lookhigh

lookhigh

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Odyssey said:
I take it from your signature that you own both the solo and the air? Which areas do either great vaporizers do better in? Just curious because I've had plenty of good deals come up for the air, but it's a little more difficult to find a reputable solo unit off craigslist. I managed to get a year-old unit with a case, both glass stems, and the herbal rose petal thing(?) with the Arizer unit as well as packaging for 100 flat. However, the battery is quite shit and I'm waiting for my super battery from vapepower this week, and it's altogether 65(?) bucks so 165 in total for basically a brand new arizer solo with a (hopefully!) massively upgraded battery.
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The original battery is very good and is one of the SOLOs strong points compared to the AIR.
Since yours is a used unit, the previous owner probably abused the battery therefore shortening its lifespan.
 
Odyssey

Odyssey

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lookhigh said:
The original battery is very good and is one of the SOLOs strong points compared to the AIR.
Since yours is a used unit, the previous owner probably abused the battery therefore shortening its lifespan.
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Ahh yes exactly, and I distinctly remember from the ad the seller posted there was no mention of anything battery-related... oh well, I would still do the deal again just to use the solo. Even with it's pitiful battery life as it is right now, it can still charge and be used at the same time. Doesn't change the epic flavors that you can get with a little bud with the solo!
 
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sickmanfraud

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Odyssey said:
Ahh yes exactly, and I distinctly remember from the ad the seller posted there was no mention of anything battery-related... oh well, I would still do the deal again just to use the solo. Even with it's pitiful battery life as it is right now, it can still charge and be used at the same time. Doesn't change the epic flavors that you can get with a little bud with the solo!
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Check out the FC classified adds next time instead of Craigslist.

Last time I looked, there were several Solos for sale.
 
King_Bob

King_Bob

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CarolKing

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
FC Sponsors - PlanetVape is out of Cananda. FC members get a 10% off at Puff It Up. Check out their thread. The Solo sells for less than $150 free shipping at PIU and if there is an issue free shipping back to the company. Very good customer service is the key.

@King_Bob welcome to Fuckcombustion by the way. A great group of people.

As you found out the Solo is a great way to medicate.
 
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DreamHaze

DreamHaze

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Odyssey said:
I take it from your signature that you own both the solo and the air? Which areas do either great vaporizers do better in? Just curious because I've had plenty of good deals come up for the air, but it's a little more difficult to find a reputable solo unit off craigslist. I managed to get a year-old unit with a case, both glass stems, and the herbal rose petal thing(?) with the Arizer unit as well as packaging for 100 flat. However, the battery is quite shit and I'm waiting for my super battery from vapepower this week, and it's altogether 65(?) bucks so 165 in total for basically a brand new arizer solo with a (hopefully!) massively upgraded battery.
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Actually, i don't
From what i've researched tho, the only difference is that you can use E CIG mod batteries for the Air.
So depending on how many batteries you have, the more battery life you get. And that it's smaller, and so are the stems.... and instead of 7 heat levels, it has 5? So no level 1 or level 2 heat
 
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sickmanfraud

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DreamHaze said:
Actually, i don't
From what i've researched tho, the only difference is that you can use E CIG mod batteries for the Air.
So depending on how many batteries you have, the more battery life you get. And that it's smaller, and so are the stems.... and instead of 7 heat levels, it has 5? So no level 1 or level 2 heat
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Actually you are incorrect the temperature levels. On Solo the first light is 50 C so that is no loss. On the Solo you can go from 180 C to 185 C. Air goes 180, 190,200, 205, 210.

The Solo Tops out at 205, while the Air can get to 210.
 
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Derrrpp

For the world is hollow and I have touched the sky
From what I understand, the Solo's temperature range is as follows:

Level 1: 50 C/122 F
Level 2: 185 C/365 F
Level 3: 190 C/374 F
Level 4: 195 C/383 F
Level 5: 200 C/392 F
Level 6: 205 C/401 F
Level 7: 210 C/410 F

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Of course, the actual temperature in the bowl is sure to differ from the specified temperature by a little bit. I don't know how accurate the Solo is in this regard, though I would guess it's fairly close. The important thing is the ability to accurately reproduce the temperature you want. And the Solo gives consistent results every single time. :tup:
 
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Justpassedu

Justpassedu

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The air is smaller than solo , batteries can be replaced easy by unscrewing the bottom end on the go. It produces the same vapor imo. Stems are interchangeable between the two.I feel the air has a bit better airflow over the solo. They have different heat settings and the air's timer i believe shuts off 2 minutes before the solo's but can be turned back on.I also believe they share the same heater. I owned both , now i only own a air bc of the fact i can always replace my battery and it is way more portable. Both are amazing machines imo. Also when mating with glass and turning upside down the air is a bit easier to mate to glass bc of its size and sometimes i found my solo wouldn't fit into certain bubblers .
 
OF

OF

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Justpassedu said:
I also believe they share the same heater. I owned both , now i only own a air bc of the fact i can always replace my battery and it is way more portable. Both are amazing machines imo.
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Solo also has a useful battery level meter, IMO the one in Air is a bit of a joke in that you can't accurately predict the end of useful charge. And the heaters are different, although the function seems basically the same. This difference allows you to tilt the Solo stem to control airflow, Air's 3 rings prevents this, OTOH some see the 'tighter stem' on Air as better. Otherwise I agree with your list.

However, in my case, Solo gets used more by a fair bit. Granted some of that is 'true PA' not available on either Air or current model Solos but otherwise I have both charged and loaded should the urge strike. I find it a better shape for casual hold (much harder to slip out of your hand if you get distracted), find the beep in Air too quiet to notice outside in most cases (another difference?) and enjoy the 'tilt the stem' feature for the prolonged sipping sessions I favor. And I can count on the number of sessions before recharge is needed (with a 'cushion' of a couple extra). I generally practice 'good battery discipline' and prefer timely recharges to battery swaps in practice (although I have a couple of official spares charged to 70% when the need for more sessions between charges as it did several weeks back.

I've also never had Solo fall over on me (although it's clearly possible), Air has toppled so many times I now lay it down...... Perhaps you're more graceful than I am, but the smaller base makes it much less stable around me.

And of course my favorite heat on Solo (step 4) is the one not available on Air (it's the 'hole' in the scale)........I expected no less, my luck runs that way often. If the new model drops a feature, it's the one I liked.......

When size is not an issue, I personally prefer Solo for what I see as solid reasons. When it comes to 'small and compact' I have batter options than Air and use them. Both are solid products for sure, but for my tastes/use Air doesn't replace Solo, given the choice of one or the other I'd stick with Solo over it's 'smaller, reduced feature' brother......provided I still have other options for stealth of course.

The average guy (or gal...) would be well served by either. Serious owners might find useful advantages either way?

OF
 
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sickmanfraud

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Derrrpp said:
From what I understand, the Solo's temperature range is as follows:

Level 1: 50 C/122 F
Level 2: 185 C/365 F
Level 3: 190 C/374 F
Level 4: 195 C/383 F
Level 5: 200 C/392 F
Level 6: 205 C/401 F
Level 7: 210 C/410 F

EDIT:
Of course, the actual temperature in the bowl is sure to differ from the specified temperature by a little bit. I don't know how accurate the Solo is in this regard, though I would guess it's fairly close. The important thing is the ability to accurately reproduce the temperature you want. And the Solo gives consistent results every single time. :tup:
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I stand corrected And I apologize for the error . I really believed level 2 was 180 C.

Is it possible that the temperature ha changed since I got my Solo two and a half years ago?
 
Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl

DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
sickmanfraud said:
I stand corrected And I apologize for the error . I really believed level 2 was 180 C.

Is it possible that the temperature ha changed since I got my Solo two and a half years ago?
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I thought maybe it had, apparently not so.... however people noticed different "sweet spots" in different Solo models. You may or may not recall there was an "updated" Solo which incorporated the charge-while-using feature, and there was also the air holes widening a little bit. Some people reported different temperatures or at least noticeable differences. My guess is the extra airflow was overpowering the heater and they compensated by raising the heat. Here's a quote from last year:

fubar said:
Agreed - but I own two solos and they differ by about 2 temperature levels - I've used the same bud in both - it seems optimal to my tastes at 2-3 on one but works best at 4-5 on the other.
Like OF, I don't think it's anything to do with the battery. More likely something to do with the thermistor or temperature cycle calibration - they're both older models from before you could heat and charge, about a year apart in purchase date. The more recent one is definitely hotter (for a given temperature setting) than the other.
YMMV.
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ataxian

ataxian

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OF said:
Solo also has a useful battery level meter, IMO the one in Air is a bit of a joke in that you can't accurately predict the end of useful charge. And the heaters are different, although the function seems basically the same. This difference allows you to tilt the Solo stem to control airflow, Air's 3 rings prevents this, OTOH some see the 'tighter stem' on Air as better. Otherwise I agree with your list.

However, in my case, Solo gets used more by a fair bit. Granted some of that is 'true PA' not available on either Air or current model Solos but otherwise I have both charged and loaded should the urge strike. I find it a better shape for casual hold (much harder to slip out of your hand if you get distracted), find the beep in Air too quiet to notice outside in most cases (another difference?) and enjoy the 'tilt the stem' feature for the prolonged sipping sessions I favor. And I can count on the number of sessions before recharge is needed (with a 'cushion' of a couple extra). I generally practice 'good battery discipline' and prefer timely recharges to battery swaps in practice (although I have a couple of official spares charged to 70% when the need for more sessions between charges as it did several weeks back.

I've also never had Solo fall over on me (although it's clearly possible), Air has toppled so many times I now lay it down...... Perhaps you're more graceful than I am, but the smaller base makes it much less stable around me.

And of course my favorite heat on Solo (step 4) is the one not available on Air (it's the 'hole' in the scale)........I expected no less, my luck runs that way often. If the new model drops a feature, it's the one I liked.......

When size is not an issue, I personally prefer Solo for what I see as solid reasons. When it comes to 'small and compact' I have batter options than Air and use them. Both are solid products for sure, but for my tastes/use Air doesn't replace Solo, given the choice of one or the other I'd stick with Solo over it's 'smaller, reduced feature' brother......provided I still have other options for stealth of course.

The average guy (or gal...) would be well served by either. Serious owners might find useful advantages either way?

OF
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My Point of view is very jaded so please regard my comments very lightly!

I have a SOLO and don't have a AIR!

I like my SOLO and feel content with it.

If you have both good for you!
 
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