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THC is unstable, and even at room temperature it is slowly converted to CBN. With higher temperature the rate increases, and from about 200°C there is significantly more degradation. So longer heating creates more CBN and heating over 200°C creates a lot more. Higher temperatures will extract...

I think I've repeatedly indicated that a device can create different vape signatures, and that's why it is difficult to define the particular signature effects of a device. And the original definition always assumed similar use for a consistent effect, especially regarding the temperature.

The thread asks "What is Vape Signature?" and without mentioning particular devices I have considered the nature and causes of vape signature in general. And for convection vs conduction I tried to isolate their intrinsic difference from all other variables. If there are other explanations for...

It was noted by stickstones that first the strain, then the temperature, and then the vape signature, can alter the effects. To help isolate different device related (vape signature) effects from temperature and timing I suggested a rapid full extraction at the highest temperature. Although...

I was trying to explain that temperature, technique and tolerance have more impact than vape signature on the effects obtained from a device, and that comparing the effects of different devices is subjective and too variable for any particular definition of their relative feelings. And the...

On the Doctrine of (vape) Signatures In the beginning, vaping devices had a signature design or signature materials, producing signature clouds or a signature taste or aroma, especially from oven materials or different woods. And the signature effects of different strains were known and...

With most vapes I find more body effects with higher temperatures and I assume that would also happen with the Tempest. And I have never chosen a vape solely for its particular conjuring of head vs body effects. Different varieties of herb and different temperatures can usually cover the bases...

Thanks again for your efforts. The last tests were a fair comparison, but it was already clear (from the earlier full heat cycle test) that the Tempest is fundamentally a convection device. Its convection, visual indicator and extended window for use in a heating cycle are significant...

@RedZep Vape theory is always interesting, but (as you say) unless it's directly related to the Tempest it doesn't really belong here. I haven't limited the cause of different signatures to potency and heating methods, and I agree that there are a host of other variables. But the discussion...

I love all Mad Heaters products and I'm sure the Tempest will be no exception. I have plenty of vapes, but I'll be getting a Tempest as soon as it's finally released. The various reviews are all interesting, although some comments have left me wondering. And my own comments have been...

RxPlorer said that vapes with conduction always felt more body stoney than full convection vapes using the same flower. And you described similar heady effects from the Sticky Brick and the Anvil. And I simply applied the supposed dichotomy of signatures to your stated experience, without...

Signature sounds scientific but without science it is rather subjective. Sometimes it refers to the taste and sometimes the effects, but it's not always clear. The signature of different varieties and strains includes different flavours and feelings, both indicating different compounds in...

Riding the line means complete extraction without combustion, so I'm not sure what you mean by better. Is it easier to achieve consistently? Does it taste better? Or are you suggesting that complete extraction is somehow more complete and thus more potent?

Most people don't have a Supreme, but it appears that its thermometer measures the bowl temperature, and if so it seems to get significantly hotter than the Anvil. The designs are quite different, and "signature" is subjective. And I looked for an objective measure (i.e. the degree of roasting...

Haven't tried it, but I understand that the titanium will get rather hot, while glass or wood sleeves should be fine.