And the V3 has arrived! I had previously purchased a set of XL batteries from Haze so I was good to go as soon as I unpacked my midnite Blue Haze. It looks basically the same but it feels heftier and more solid than the V2.5.
The first thing I noticed was the improved battery door. It has a much smoother operation. Even after mastering the door latch on the V2.5 it still popped open on me occasionally. Time will tell with the V3 but it definitely feels more secure.
The next obvious change is the stem and oven switch set up. The stem works as advertized. Its now adjustable and seems to fit better in the chamber. It also fits the tubing on my Orbiter water tool perfectly. The oven switch feel much stronger on the V3. I never had a problem with it on the V2.5 bt it always felt a bit loose.
The oven set up looks pretty much the same except the chamber caps that are imbedded in silicon on the oven door are mounted differently. Once again they are more secure than they were in the 2.5.
Now to the can, which is what I generally use. The stainless steel lids are a great upgrade to the old silicon covers. They lock in place and secure your herb in the can, nicely.
I used to start my sessions with the Haze on heat #2 because I never seemed to get a good draw on 1 but I gave the V3 a shot at 1 and it delivered nicely. No big clouds but a very nice flavorful vapor. ( I used the glass stem, for the record ) After a couple of pulls at 1 I bumped it up to 2 and yep, theres the clouds. Nice cool cloudy vapor. Im not technician but I dare say that the oven temp is a bit more balanced and precise on the V3.
It seems that Haze listened to the people and made, not changes so much, but upgrades to the Hazes construction. They addressed a lot of little nagging issues with the 2.5, that makes the V3.0 in my opinion, the best portable vape available today. Functionally, it is not much different from the V2.5 but performance and construction wise, it is a big step forward for Haze. Nice job, guys! Hopefully word will get around and people will see that you dont need to go to Germany for an excellent vape.
ps: wanted to add that even though I pointed out various flaws with the 2.5 dont think that means it is an inferior vape. Its an excellent unit and I would still be enjoying it if the V3 hadnt come out. If you cant afford a new v3 and you can find a v2.5 for a reduced price by all means get it! Its still a great little vape.