Alfa Vaporizer by goboof

[thotfukr]

After having this unit for a few days I'm really impressed with it. This thing delivers as promised. I do have a few issues with my unit though. It automatically shuts off after 15 while I'm drawing, my until gets really hot sometimes and I can only get cook 2 ovens before my battery light starts to flash. Do y'all think I need to send it back? Should I contact gotvape or goboof?

 

[JoeKickass]

It shuts off for me too even though it says "shuts off 10min after last detected puff" I guess it's not detecting our puffs...

2 ovens would be OK if they were really long sessions, also holding the unit at the bottom to keep it cool should be kinder to the lithium battery long-term.

 

[FrigginRights]

I got the alfa, and I definitely had some fun playing with this unit.

This thing built super well, the box is designed well (definitely targeted at the extreme sports guys; skateboarding, snowboarding, parkour etc.)

This thing is like an upgraded FlowerMate V5.0s to some extent.

Same type of shape, but smaller.
Same type of simplicity, but even more simply due to the dial.
It it way easier to inhale than the FlowerMate V5.0s



Upsides - So EASY to use
- Small little guy, looks really well built
- Works really well, great vapor production
- Very small resistance for inhaling


Downsides - Small Battery, I could see a powerbank being very useful, along with a car charger.
- On the third setting (highest setting), I could see some people with sensitive lips feel the heat. So the units can get uncomfortable hot for some. (maybe if they get a longer mouthpiece?)
- Cleaning could possibly be an issue, I haven't use it so much that I needed to clean it yet.


Overall for $199.99 i think it is worth the value!

Here are some photos I took of my unit, and also compared its size to other devices.

 

[RUDE BOY]

@FrigginRights Why do you think cleaning would be an issue ? Looks pretty simple to maintain, one reason I was looking it's way.

 

[thotfukr]

@FrigginRights Why do you think cleaning would be an issue ? Looks pretty simple to maintain, one reason I was looking it's way.

Its really easy to clean.

 

[SiDankies]

@FrigginRights Why do you think cleaning would be an issue ? Looks pretty simple to maintain, one reason I was looking it's way.

It is very easy, Take a pipe cleaner put it in ISO and just run it through the vapor path

 

[Unnotrafitto]

about the power bank, is it possible to use it with a portable babbtery charger even though it doesn't have usb/microusb entrance?

 

[Mike M]

Where has everyone gotten their Alfa from? Is the only place (for US delivery) gotvape?
They are sold out on their own site. I wonder if that means they are waiting on a new batch... Which may be an improvement on the initial batch.
I don't really trust gotvape per many FCers, but I really want to try this little guy out.
What do you guys think...wait it out till the next batch gets to Alfa or just break down and use gotvape?

I used them, and all went well, although they said they were shipping 2 day air, and they sent ground instead, which took 5 days.

 

[raddrazor]

Yeah your right. Ha. I'm just still feeling this thing out. I just loaded a bowl didn't pack at all and got my biggest clouds yet.

I'm really enjoying the Alfa. I've had many vapes but have gotten rid of most. MFLB,firewood, wiser, solo, davinci ascent, and the firefly which I found tedious and cumbersome. The only one I have kept is the pax and now the Alfa. This little thing is awesome. So it's in my rotation. I like the fact it has a small bowl which is perfect for a solo artist like me. The size makes it easy to hide.

 

[VaporDiva]

@Jill NYC I ordered mine from Gotvape mainly because Goboof retweeted one of their tweets which stated they had in stock.

Experience has been pretty good so far.

Correction: Goboof retweeted a tweet from Smell The Truth which mentioned Gotvape has them for sale.

 

[josemembreno]

It is very easy, Take a pipe cleaner put it in ISO and just run it through the vapor path

I have used mine every day for 3 weeks without cleaning and it looks almost perfect in the chamber.

Btw, had no issues with gotvape.

 

[Jill NYC]

Ok, you all twisted my arm enough -- trigger pulled.
Hopefully will have in my hands by Wednesday.
Thanks!

 

[thotfukr]

Ok, you all twisted my arm enough -- trigger pulled.
Hopefully will have in my hands by Wednesday.
Thanks!

I got mine from gotvape.com, they mailed it the day I ordered.

 

[josemembreno]

I have been following the arizer air vape posts and although it looks like the quality is there, it's just not stealthy enough for me. But I'm really impressed by their fan base and I hope the alfa fan base grows like that. I love all of the diy ideas and tips. The alfa really deserves to be in that class and should grow to arizer or pax status.

 

[Ronald Reagan]

Really got a chance to use mine this weekend. Bought a metal hole punching tool from the jewelry department at Michael's for $12. Placed screen in oven. Set to AP and it's been fantastic. Gotvape was good too. Probably makes my MFLB and cheap metal cigarette combuster obsolete. 2 Paxers tried to convince me to go that route but I'm very happy with my choice which usually isn't the case.

Ronald

 

[JoeKickass]

about the power bank, is it possible to use it with a portable babbtery charger even though it doesn't have usb/microusb entrance?

Looking at the charger, it says 5V 1200mA, that means you could actually buy a plug from radioshack (just bring the charger in and have them match the connector) and wire it to a USB cable.

Then you just need a USB supply that can put out 1.2A (which is the 1200mA the Alpha needs)

 

[SiDankies]

Can anyone confirm if there is auto shutoff besides the puff detection?

 

[Unnotrafitto]

Can anyone confirm if there is auto shutoff besides the puff detection?

the user manual doesn't mention it

 

[Mike M]

the user manual doesn't mention it

Actually, it does. I wrote to them and got a complete manual (send them an email, and they'll send you a PDF).

It says " The Vaporizer will shut down if no puff is detected within any given 10 minute period regardless of program function selected".

 

[Unnotrafitto]

yeah, i've got the user manual too, but he said "besides puff detection" by which I think he meant some fixed auto shutoff like the solo that power itself off every 12 minutes.

 

[Mike M]

yeah, i've got the user manual too, but he said "besides puff detection" by which I think he meant some fixed auto shutoff like the solo that power itself off every 12 minutes.

I think the line "regardless of program function selected" would mean an auto shutdown on any of the temps if no puff is detected, not just in the a/p program.

 

[JoeKickass]

if no puff is detected

But doesn't yours shut down even if you're puffing on it?

Mine does...

 

[thotfukr]

How do y'all like low? I've been staying on low until auto shutoff then turning it to medium. My session on one tightly packed bowl is close to 30 minutes

 

[Mike M]

But doesn't yours shut down even if you're puffing on it?

Mine does...

I don't think so, I have never had an auto shutoff yet, but probably haven't gone for more than 10 minutes taking a puff when it's on

 

[Lovethevape]

So... I'm really fucking angry. I went into the gym my alfa was in my car came out of the gym turn it on it started blinking green normally, then out of nowhere started rapidly blinking red. Now it won't turn on at all. I put it on the charger and nothing.

I've been watching this forum for quite a while now, and finally went ahead and ordered my Alfa. Got it last Friday, and charged it up right away. When it was all charged up, I packed the bowl and turned it onto medium. The green light blinked for a while, then started blonking red. Now the unit is completely dead. I never even got to use it once. For others who have had to exchange a unit, do you deal with the company that shipped it to you, or directly with Goboof? Pretty bummed....