Alfa Vaporizer by goboof

[mrb]

Hey, anyone try to replace their battery? Friend gave me his old Alfa but the battery is trash due to degradation

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I imagine it is possible to get hold of a replacement battery, I don't think the Alfa is likely to have a proprietary battery. But I have no experience sourcing particular battery types myself. . .

The hardest part of getting the Alfa open might be removing the tiny screws on the out side that hold the metal shell in place. I believe they are a weird 3 pronged star affair. . .

But obviously the proper advice is not to mess with such things and deal with the company. Would the vape not be under warranty? I think Alfa was giving a 2 year warranty when I purchased in Sept '15. . .

We at ALFA value the communities input and see there is an interest for a longer cooler mouthpiece. We are currently working on a new mouthpice accessory, that hopefully will be released in the near future.

Since you're here. I want to wish you well with the Alfa. It's a great vape and it deserves popularity.

I would buy another one if . . . .
- They had micro usb charging port
- A little more battery life/mah
- 2/3 mouthpiece options

 

[kilrtjat]

Hi anyone have experience with the improved version? How long does the battery life last? And how long is it charged?

 

[mrb]

Hi anyone have experience with the improved version? How long does the battery life last? And how long is it charged?

I had it confirmed in an email from Alfa the other day . . Battery is the same as it was on day 1, no improvements yet. . I think they said it was 1800mah.

 

[kilrtjat]

On the site they have improved battery life. Due to the complaints about the battery, I chose the boundless cfc. So I'm interested in the new version, if it's really improved? Real experience. Battery life and charging time.

 

[snorcan]

I'll report back on any improvement as I see them once I get my new Alfa... I purchased my original in Q2 2015. I loved the Alfa firm factor more than any other portable, and it's flavor profile is good compared to the Pax. Vapour production is good once you tune into the need to tamp slightly. Unfortunately my original unit had a wonky charge port that would often stop charging, and experienced random shutdowns. Gobiifbeas great at facilitating an RMA from the NA service centre at Vapeworld. I was too lazy to actually send the unit in for repair.

 

[kilrtjat]

And ordered a new one?

I'll report back on any improvement as I see them once I get my new Alfa... I purchased my original in Q2 2015. I loved the Alfa firm factor more than any other portable, and it's flavor profile is good compared to the Pax. Vapour production is good once you tune into the need to tamp slightly. Unfortunately my original unit had a wonky charge port that would often stop charging, and experienced random shutdowns. Gobiifbeas great at facilitating an RMA from the NA service centre at Vapeworld. I was too lazy to actually send the unit in for repair.

 

[snorcan]

Yes I took advantage of their trade up program for existing owners

 

[mrb]

On the site they have improved battery life. Due to the complaints about the battery, I chose the boundless cfc. So I'm interested in the new version, if it's really improved? Real experience. Battery life and charging time.

I couldn't see that in the site. . . Like I said, a rep told me on email a couple weeks back that there had been no change.

I'll report back on any improvement as I see them once I get my new Alfa... I purchased my original in Q2 2015. I loved the Alfa firm factor more than any other portable, and it's flavor profile is good compared to the Pax. Vapour production is good once you tune into the need to tamp slightly. Unfortunately my original unit had a wonky charge port that would often stop charging, and experienced random shutdowns. Gobiifbeas great at facilitating an RMA from the NA service centre at Vapeworld. I was too lazy to actually send the unit in for repair.

Please do report back with any news. .

 

[hinglemccringleberry]

Does anyone with a broken Alfa have an extra charger they're not using? PM me if you do.

On the site they have improved battery life. Due to the complaints about the battery, I chose the boundless cfc. So I'm interested in the new version, if it's really improved? Real experience. Battery life and charging time.

Battery life feedback is dependent on peoples' level and style of usage so 2 people can give you 2 different opinions. I have zero complaints about mine. I don't spend 20 hours a day vaping so I have none of the complaints that some people have - I don't feel like it's the end of the world if I "only get 60 minutes of use on a 3 hour charge". That's 5-6 days of usage for me. Can't complain about that. Also the battery drains when the unit is not in use for extended periods. If you go, say, 1 month without using the Alfa at all, the battery will drain completely from a full charge. That's an often forgotten about factor with battery life. IMO battery life impressions should be taken w/ a grain of salt.

 

[ALFA Vaporizers]

Hi guys just an update, Sale Now On

BLACK $99
BLUE/RED $129

https://alfagoboof.com/

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[PPN]

Happy to say I'll receive soon one of the last Alfa's, I'm pretty curious to see how it was improved since the first batch. Stay tuned for my incoming review!

 

[Fat Freddy]

Happy to say I'll receive soon one of the last Alfa's

Why last? Is the company ceasing manufacturing?

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[hinglemccringleberry]

Why last? Is the company ceasing manufacturing?

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I think he meant latest Alfa.

 

[snorcan]

I received my latest alfa to replace my sporadically functioning early version. There are a number of cosmetic differences, notably:
The shell extends all the way to the top
The dial has a different patten in the textured outer rim
Made in Ireland is clearly stamped in the oven door
The charger is USB but still a DC connector on the vape end
Heat up time seems the same
Can't comment on battery life or total charge time from empty

Taste and function is identical. Pro tip: insert a MFLB glass or wood stem into the mouthpiece for a nice improvement in vapour quality. After using Pax 3 for the last little while, the Alfa flavour is at least on par, if not slightly, arguably slightly, better.

 

[snorcan]

Alfa Pro tip#2. Hollow out the centre of a small cork to tamp down herb around the centre pun. A nice light tamp will greatly improve vapour production, and allow for half loads of about 0.15 G.

 

[PPN]

Yes the latest.... sorry but english is not native language for me.

 

[ALFA Vaporizers]

Hi guys, a quick heads up, we have just released a new "Vapor cooling kit" it consists of 2 x vapor straws with mouthpieces.

The kit is now available for $5 on our website, we look foreword to hearing your thoughts.

https://alfagoboof.com

 

[hinglemccringleberry]

wow are those long.. what are they made out of? i was thinking a 2cm or 1 inch long piece of borosilicate glass would have sufficed..

 

[snorcan]

My cooling kit... a MFLB glass stem. It's perfect!!

 

[FractaLSD]

I just have to say, whats up with the name "GoBoof". Are they not familiar with what that means? (Lol). Also, this unit actually does seem interesting and perhaps good for the price

 

[mrb]

Ha! those are long, and not that classy

But they're cheap and you could just cut it to the length you prefer. . .

Never been too bothered myself, but it seems a common thing others want and I get why. The mouthpiece can get a bit hot, but I do love how discreet it looks. . It's nice that there is finally an option!


EDIT: I'm assuming those straws are connected to the connector ,and not just a regular black drinking straw stuffed into a normal mouthpiece?

 

[FractaLSD]

Reminds me of Flowermate. For boofing on the go of course

 

[hinglemccringleberry]

EDIT: I'm assuming those straws are connected to the connector ,and not just a regular black drinking straw stuffed into a normal mouthpiece?

that would be hilarious. At least use the bendable straws with the slinky section for even more vapor cooling!

I just have to say, whats up with the name "GoBoof". Are they not familiar with what that means? (Lol). Also, this unit actually does seem interesting and perhaps good for the price

According to urbandictionary there are multiple boof meanings. All of them except one make it sound like this brand is self-deprecating, lol.

 

[PPN]

On the beginning of the thread somebody mentionned Goboof is a kayak term cause Ciaran the original owner was a fan of kayak I think...

 

[Fat Freddy]

Hi guys, a quick heads up, we have just released a new "Vapor cooling kit" it consists of 2 x vapor straws with mouthpieces.

The kit is now available for $5 on our website, we look foreword to hearing your thoughts.

https://alfagoboof.com

On the beginning of the thread somebody mentionned Goboof is a kayak term cause Ciaran the original owner was a fan of kayak I think...

Well, it would be nice if you made the "cooling units" available through a USA retailer so we could avoid the $15 international shipping fee! Otherwise, we could probably do just a well, or better, with a bit of silicon tubing to fashion a whip of our own, preferred length.

Yep, I recall the same thing regarding "goboof"....something the extreme kayaking folks apparently yell before launching themselves over a waterfall. Celtic in origin? Maybe, really don't know.

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