Arizer Solo

[Stu]

I've noticed a distict smell as well. It's not off-putting, but different from my other vapes for sure. Especially at any temp above 4, the smell is noticable. Not sufficient enough to keep me from liking it, though. Just an observation.

I've had good success with vaporbonging into a 14mm stem. I'm suprised to hear that obelisk had difficulty getting a good seal. It works much better than I had originally thought it might.

 

[Vaped Ape]

I just got my solo via USPS that I ordered less than 48 hours ago ($220.99 from vaporizerforweed), so pretty fast shipping. I have it charging now here in my office at work, and look forward to giving her a good test drive this evening when I get home.

Stu,
I ordered my Solo yesterday from Vape for Weed and forgot to ask what city or state the unit is being shipped out of. Any idea where yours came from. Do I sound stoked and anxious? I wish I had gotten an email confirmation stating it had been shipped.

Da Ape

 

[WafflesVape]

I know the feeling Vaped Ape. I also ordered through them and have been pleased with their prompt communications. I ordered last Wednesday mid-day and it looks like they got it shipped out on Friday. It was supposed to arrive today (thurs.-TN), but they mistakenly sent to my billing address instead of shipping address. They were very willing to contact USPS and have it held at the PO for pickup tomorrow.
They ship from California and use USPS (priority) (also requires signature).
Looking forward to picking it up in a few hours.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Try going native at 2, then ramping to 3. 7 is damn high and probably on suited to vaporizing super tiny loads or concentrates.

I like 7 on mine, sometimes I even wish there was an 8 (although it probably is best there isn't because I could see myself combust with it if it went any higher). I also never use mine at 2 or 3. I usually start at 4 but that's me trying to be conservative. I actually prefer to start at 5. Maybe it's personal preference, but perhaps some Solo's run a tad bit hotter than others?

Mine also mates perfectly with a 14.4mm downstem btw. At first I had an inch of SSV tubing at the end of the Solo mouthpiece but that kinda put me off when I used it without a bong so I tried it without and it seals just fine.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Has anyone from austtralia bought this vape from vaporizerforweed.net??

I got an itchy triiger finger for this vape, but I dont know what kind of power/plug adapter I need for the aussie 240v plugs.
there is an aussie reseller that advertises theirs as '' The charger has a US plug but we include a power adapter for use in Australia. ''


I really wanna grab this from vaporizerforweed, I just need to know what else I'll need to get it up & running?
I suppose I could just order it, and then take it an electronics shop for advice. but would rather know before i spent the $$$.

The mob that sell them here, even with the FC discount has it on my doorstep for about $315aud.

whereas, with the strong aussie dollar & purchasing from vaporizerforweed, I can get it for $202aud deliverd!!
So, as long as a power adapter is less that $113 i am in front

anyhoo, any help would be appreciated.

You should be fine with an adapter. Mine also came with the standard US power supply and a EU plug adapter thingie (we use 220V here).

 

[obelisk]

Well, I guess I need to try it with the bong again. Will do

The smell is not electronic or plasticky etc., I don't think. To me it is exactly the same as the HA (I use the HA with the dial turned up all the way to max), and because the bags and resiny parts of the HA also have this smell in a strong way, I suspect that the smell is inherent to the vapor itself, & not internals. This smell exists in the Solo right from hit 1 (just like the HA), but for the first couple of hits it is in the background and the strain's aroma makes up the foreground. The "off" smell then becomes the foreground with each subsequent hit. This does not stop me from using my HA, and most likely won't with the Solo either.

I ordered my Solo yesterday from Vape for Weed and forgot to ask what city or state the unit is being shipped out of. Any idea where yours came from. Do I sound stoked and anxious? I wish I had gotten an email confirmation stating it had been shipped

Manna Del Ray, CA. Did not require a signature. It took a week to get to New England. They will send you a notice with tracking number, or, at least, they did in my case.

Also, Charlie: well, the battery definitely won't suffice at my current pace of intake, which is a vape/smoke session every 10-15 minutes. But, I'm guessing/hoping, there just may be the possibility that if one is partaking at a pace a lot less intense than a hit every 10-15 minutes, it may just suffice. But yeah, this fucking battery thing is a problem. Carrying a spare around like some folk do with cell phones would be something I'd be willing to do since the thing is fairly portable and the hits are a lot nicer the LB. In my current 'vape every 15 minutes' regimen, the LB actually cannot factor even a sliver of a high in. I do love it when I am not smoking/vaping all that much though. The other day I vaped 14 bowls in succession with the WDZ and then gave up and rolled a couple of joints. The Solo definitely did hit me yesterday, that first bowl (which was my first sess for the day) actually probably lasted me a half hour. And then I went back to hitting it pretty much perpetually until I went to bed.

 

[manchild]

Has anyone from austtralia bought this vape from vaporizerforweed.net??
I really wanna grab this from vaporizerforweed, I just need to know what else I'll need to get it up & running?

Yep Dorkus you should be fine with any one of those universal travel adapters, no need for a step down transformer. I think you can grab them from coles or woolies or the post offfice for under $10 no problems.

That's what I liked about the Extreme from Arizer as well. It seems both the units from Arizer are able to be used in any country by simply varying the plug shape. The input rating on both of the power supplies allows for 100-240V which covers them all i think.
I wonder is this an unusually difficult or expensive thing to implement? I know I would have jumped on more than one vape in the past if this was a standard.

 

[dorkus_molorkus]

ooooooohhhhhhhh man, oh man, oh man, thankyou manchild.
thats the shit I needs to hear.

Had a couple of frothies & several massive DBV bong hits this evening, its going to be hard not to impulse buy tonite.

I dont actually really need another vape, considering I hadnt even heard vaping till 3mths ago.
About $800 or so later , I have 2 vapes, a heap of glass & it looks like a solo is going to find a home just as soon as I can find the $$$.

It might be curtains for the HA in order to fund the solo........... or not.
Bit like selling one of the kids(dogs)

I justified keeping the HA to my wife when I got my DBV by claiming its good for when visitors come round.(being such a robust & versitile unit)

now I think the solo would be a good piece for visitors, traveling, anywhere really thats not where my DBV is.

Already I cant wait to accessorise.
pity no ones got any in stock.(edit: accessories not in stock anywhere, I mean)

cheers

 

[Kelblow]

Anyone used this baby with hash yet?.If so what's your method and what are the results?.Appreciate any feedback as I have a large piece of pollum sitting here with nowhere to go LOL.

 

[OhTheAgony]

self-quote from a previous post:

I wasn't to successful using hash in the Solo. I tried a thin layer between two screens at different positions in the bowl but I couldn't get a lot of visible vapor out of it. Perhaps it was the hash, perhaps it was my drawing speed that still needs more refinement with this vaporizer, perhaps it needs higher temps. It's to early to tell yet but so far I wouldn't call it ideal for concentrates.

 

[darkrom]

So were else can we get accessories? Finny needs stems, but shipping from rockwise.net is $30 even just for accessories! That seems insanely high to me.

I was going to get the case, but even if me and him split an order, I don't wanna pay $15 to ship a $25 case. That's kinda nuts especially with us being the early adopters. I feel like the case should have been included with the vape to start with, but I didn't complain. Now it's looking like I simply won't be buying any accessories until they end up somewhere with affordable shipping.

So far I've recommended the solo to everyone, but unless you are willing to pay $40 to replace the broken stem then buyer beware. I know it's not rockwise's fault, but he has to see where we are coming from too. So for 2 stems and a case its $75. There has to be some better option that I'm not thinking of.

 

[darkrom]

self-quote from a previous post:

I wasn't to successful using hash in the Solo. I tried a thin layer between two screens at different positions in the bowl but I couldn't get a lot of visible vapor out of it. Perhaps it was the hash, perhaps it was my drawing speed that still needs more refinement with this vaporizer, perhaps it needs higher temps. It's to early to tell yet but so far I wouldn't call it ideal for concentrates.

I find you almost always need higher temps for concentrates. Try that see how it goes.

 

[Kelblow]

^^^ Cheers Agony.Didn't see that earlier.

 

[Stu]

Regarding accessories (extra stems, cases etc...), I believe they will soon begin popping up on ebay. I have noticed several solos available on ebay now, which means that accessories and replacement stems can't be too far behind. It seems like the going rate on ebay is $289 with free shipping and a bonus item or two (one creative seller is throwing in a box vape as a bonus item). This leads me to believe that the floodgates of wholesale business for the solo have opened, and the ancillary items that go with it should be available soon.

This of course raises the question of the warranty. Are these ebay solos covered by warranty, or is Arizer continuing to sell wholesale to anyone, but only blessing certain vendors with "authorized reseller" status?
I have a feeling we will soon find out one way or the other.

 

[Kaptan]

I have found that a few amazon marketplace storefronts will sell the SOLO with a free 4 piece aluminum grinder for $220 shipped. Good deal IMO

 

[OhTheAgony]

self-quote from a previous post:

I wasn't to successful using hash in the Solo. I tried a thin layer between two screens at different positions in the bowl but I couldn't get a lot of visible vapor out of it. Perhaps it was the hash, perhaps it was my drawing speed that still needs more refinement with this vaporizer, perhaps it needs higher temps. It's to early to tell yet but so far I wouldn't call it ideal for concentrates.

I find you almost always need higher temps for concentrates. Try that see how it goes.

I would, but it only goes to 7.

I guess I should have put that in there

 

[Vaped Ape]

I have found that a few amazon marketplace storefronts will sell the SOLO with a free 4 piece aluminum grinder for $220 shipped. Good deal IMO

Watch out there is a newly launched storefront on Amazon and e-bay with no record of sales or feedback. Even though there are some protections no one wants to get $$ tied up in a transaction dispute.

 

[Kaptan]

I have found that a few amazon marketplace storefronts will sell the SOLO with a free 4 piece aluminum grinder for $220 shipped. Good deal IMO

Watch out there is a newly launched storefront on Amazon and e-bay with no record of sales or feedback. Even though there are some protections no one wants to get $$ tied up in a transaction dispute.

I'm not worried. The seller has 95% positive feedback with over 800 reviews, but thanks for the heads up.

 

[charliedontsurf]

So some have found that 7 is inadequate for concentrates? :/

 

[Herborizer]

Still loving the Solo after a month with it. I have put the Extreme Q away in the closet. I have not used it since I got the solo. I wont be selling my Extreme or giving it away, as I am sure I will want it at some point, but right now I no use for it. The solo has completely taken over. I love this thing! I blow better clouds with the Solo then I do with the Extreme.

I have 3 different glass stems. Each one is a different size diameter, and a different size in length. These must be hand made for sure. They all work great.

I also bought the case and it works great. There is a side pouch for the glass stem and it has this foil like material in this side pouch that seems like it could handle heat. Though, I am worried about putting a hot stem in there and melting/burning the case. Anyone tried this?

When I first got the Solo I was worried about weed falling out of the glass stem into the ceramic base. This is not a concern. This doesn't hurt anything. When you are done, just a little shake of your hand and everything falls out of the hole. Very simple.

I usually start at temp 4-5 (depending on strain). Sometimes, if I am on the move and don't want to pack another bowl I will turn it up to 7 after a few rips to make it stretch out longer.

This Solo is so efficient, I have a feeling that the ABV from the solo is completely used. I have not been collecting the ABV and just trashing it.

 

[obelisk]

This Solo is so efficient, I have a feeling that the ABV from the solo is completely used. I have not been collecting the ABV and just trashing it.

+1, for sure. The ABV is much like the HA's, cashed. I like this thing! Often when using the HA, I'd wish there was a movable version of it, minus the bag system, with less restrictive air flow, moving parts and plastic -- I gotta say, the Solo seems to be all of that.

The glass stem can be hairy if you don't pay attention. I had mine slipped in a front pocket of my jeans when taking the dog out a little earlier. After all the play, we usually settle down on the grass, he grabs a stick to chew on and I just sit down and stare at some sky. It is a nice way to begin what ever remains of the day after work. Anyway, I almost broke the stem with it in my front pocket and bending my legs & torso to sit on the ground. Luckily I caught myself.

Point is situations like this will likely arise often, since it is difficult to be attentive all the time. Breaking the stem while it is in a tight pocket, close to your skin, could get messy. Making a habit of putting the glass stem in a safe place while on the move is a good idea (for example, the side pocket of cargo pants is probably safer than in your front pocket, esp when wearing jeans -- and of course, carrying some kind of protective case is best). I need to find me one. I heard of this thing called the container store. I wonder if taking a trip there would be worth it.

I really wish there was a non-breakable stem, or, even better, a thinly padded form-fitting slot within the main body of the vape itself in which to store the stem, so a glass stem could be used, stored and traveled with safely. That would've been frickin' awesome.

 

[Willeh]

I think this thing is very capable with concentrates. I had better experiences with this thing using hash than herb!

I think the issue with concentrates is people trying to sandwich screens in there. A screen in front of the hash/herb would definitely kill the conduction factor. I got glorious results using nice crumbly hashes, tons of thick clouds, then it melts and disappears into the herb bed (Which is just to prevent screen blockage).

I find it hard to believe anyone had hash get stuck in the air intake holes... never happened to me, I just checked my holes and they're all clear. Maybe if its a concern to you make a herb sandwich and not a screen sandwich. I don't think the holes would block anyway, they're on a hot heating element and sources of positive airflow. Maybe just don't 'over-flow it' with hash out the top of the bowl.

Back to another topic about those airflow holes: Am I the only person, who when looking at the holes very closely, notices that the hole to the back left in the heating element is significantly smaller than the other ones, specifically the front right one?

 

[Stu]

Back to another topic about those airflow holes: Am I the only person, who when looking at the holes very closely, notices that the hole to the back left in the heating element is significantly smaller than the other ones, specifically the front right one?

All four of my holes appear to be the same size. My eyesight isn't the greatest, though and I have to look really hard to see them at all as they are very small. You're talking about the ones inside the heating chamber and not the intake holes on the top, right?

 

[Empherio]

After two weeks of use, the Solo has replaced my other vapes (Kia, mflb, IV, MZ). I don't have any reason to pull them out, except for the Kia, which I would pull out if it weren't broken (they say they will fix it when I send it back to them, OK). The Solo is next gen vaping tech- I guess the MiniVap is close, but that foker is like 600. The Solo's ease of use and function blow away the older generation. I'm looking forward to innovation in the stems and attachments.

That is my opinion, which I plan to nourish at least until the Solo breaks and costs me a cool hundy to fix.

 

[charliedontsurf]

I too have barely touched my other vapes since getting the Solo, just an occasional (consistently more flavorful) bowl out of the Magickwand or Herborizer, and the MFLB when stealth is priorities 1, 2 and 3. It's an impressive unit with some draw backs, mostly battery life, and the stems being less sturdy and nicely made then they could have been. But it's still undeniably bitching. Crazily enough I've let the battery life bother me to the point where I've considered liquidating it on the forums for a little less than I bought it, but a session like 10 minutes ago made me just say "hot damn." And it's such an efficient little thing. I've noticed a definite decrease in consumption (but not elation necessarily) compared to the MW and Herbo, my previous DDs - but I do find them to be better tasting, likely due to their 99% convection designs, while the Solo might be like 60-85% convection, with much conduction going on... Vaped ramblings, pardon me.