They are very different for two machines that share many internal components.
My SSV gets a lot more use than my LSV, but I like them both equally. Breakdown is probably about 90% SSV, 9% LSV and 1% Vapman lol.
The SSV is a better daily driver for someone who vaporizes frequently on a daily basis (sometimes with time constraints) IMHO, as it's always at the ready, no heat up time ,etc.
I find that I can get thicker hits that fill the chamber more rapidly with my SSV with EQ screen mod than with a similar amount loaded into the LSV, it takes about 5 seconds.
I use the standard wand and HC setup, which works great and maximizes user input/control.
I use a very short whip (15cm) which I frequently replace so it doesn't have very much impact of flavour, which makes all the difference for me.
I found a long whip, even when slightly dirty, was extremely detrimental and additionally when it got sticky it seemed to catch a great deal of reclaim.
It is relatively easy to unevenly vape a wand if you are not careful, and the same can be said of combusting with the SSV.
The concentrated heat source often causes a burnt black spot in the centre if the operator has not refined his/her technique, and requires stirring ever 1-2 hits.
After summiting the learning curve the SSV becomes incredibly consistent, convenient and reliable
The LSV has it's own merits.
The reason it gets so much less use than my SSV is the heat up time, and limited ability to remain on for prolonged periods.
I did use it almost exclusively for the first 2 weeks after getting it, as its an awesome machine!!
Mine takes about 2 minutes to start producing small clouds, and 5-10 mins (depending on ambient temperature) to reach optimal temp to milk a tube with thick, white vapour.
It gets quite uncomfortably hot after about an hour.
I use the 7th floor shorty WPA, with no screen mod. From what I can tell, mine is quite a long shorty. I really like it, as with my current setup I am able to visually gauge how each load is vaping (without having to stop inhaling) and react accordingly.
When I layer fullmelt on top, I can watch it bubble away into the herbs beneath, which is oddly both reassuring and satisfying.
I find the Spherical GG of the LSV with WPA in combination with vertical orientation I think, provides for considerably more even vaporization than the SSV, and therefore means less stirring (every 2-3 hits).
When the screens get dirty this changes, as the sides generally get clogged up first and the air is forced through the centre (There is still a hot spot, but less pronounced than with the SSV in my own experience).
The GonG aspect really does put the LSV ahead of the SSV in the taste department, which is why I love it.
It is extremely capable of producing truly delicious hits when paired with some nice glass as it was intended to be.
I find it somehow hits a little harder than the SSV, I bring my LSV out for evening sessions when I want to get really baked!
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ataxian , you didn't buy the wrong vaporizer, you're going to love how hard hitting the LSV is in comparison to your current line-up!
The fact that you have a few other vaporizers to choose from negates the heat up and overheat issues, you can just use it in rotation with your others..
That said, you won't regret adding an SSV to your collection in the future.
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