I stumbled onto 510 vapes through NYCdryherb's Instagram and checked out the buzz on FC forums. Turns out, folks were vibing with RBT Splinter vapes, so I dove into the world of 510 vapes to find my match.
Discovering Fear&Lawyering's Cosmic Xtractor (CX), the spiritual sequel to the SplinterZ, was a game-changer. Given that 510 vapes are a bit of a niche within the dry herb vape world, the CX caught my eye for being newbie-friendly. As someone green to box-mods, 18650 batteries, and TCR software, Fear&Lawyering's patient guidance was invaluable.
So, I took the plunge and snagged my first CX—a sleek claro walnut piece with a glass joint. Truth be told, my first attempt at TCR settings was a bit wonky. Blame it on my Geekvape mod; the cold resistance wouldn't dip below .39. A borrowed Thelma DNA mod fixed that, and at a cozy .33, I was hooked. The on-demand vapor was speedy yet controllable. Sure, mastering the draw took some time, but realizing that draw speed played into vapor production was a game-changer.
Lately, I've been chatting with folks who swear by the wooden joint for the CX, claiming it amps up the draw experience. Plus, I'm on a wood-collecting kick, so when Black Friday rolled around, I snagged a spalted maple wood joint CX. I also threw in the base+mod combo Fear&Lawyering sells. Gotta say, the wooden joint's airflow feels open yet just right on resistance. The new CX's heater seems like an upgrade too—more even heating means less fiddling with the stem. Now, the mod+base deal is a toss-up. The mod rocks, and if you sweet-talk Fear&Lawyering, he'll slap on ArcticFox for you. But if you're already rocking a solid DNA mod, you're good. The base does amp up the user experience, though, especially if you're paranoid about your vape doing a nosedive. Planning on using it through glass? Grab the mod+base or a 510 extension cable.
My CX's found its spot on the shelf in my living room. It's my sidekick for chores and cooking—a chill, on-the-go vape that hits the spot. Low-temp sips or hasty, heady clouds—it delivers. Craftsmanship on the wood is top-notch, and the vapor? Versatility is the name of the game. It took some practice, sure, but Fear&Lawyering's doing the community a solid by keeping the CX vibe alive. It's one helluva vape, no doubt.
