Hey all. Ive been eyeing this new Ti with interest. I own the xl, but it isnt ideal for reasons that make the Ti very attractive (use smaller loads and still get big clouds, quick, complete extraction at low temp even, better flavour(?))
I want another heavy hitter that doesnt require loads of 0.4 upwards, or higher temps, to get consistent clouds, without having to take so many draws to finish a bowl as hit size declines.
I also have serious allergy problems and very sensitve lungs. I got rid of my verdamper and got the herbo xl instead, it is much gentler on lungs.
However, I never go above setting 7 (200° C), as that is the maximum my lungs can comfortably handle. Setting 6 or 6.5 is better, but the extraction is so far from complete and the hit size starts to decline quite quickly, so I always end uo raising it to 7.
There is a noticeable difference in taste between 6.5 and 7, even 6.8 there is a diff to 7.
I know that
@lazylathe likes setting 8. I tried it, indeed the clouds and effect are superior, but my chest wasnt happy so I stick to 7.
I intend to acquire a new vape at some point. It is out of 2: the Herbo Ti, or the Vriptech heat wand.
I expect most would strongly reccomend the Ti over the VHW. The Ti is far easier, far sturdier, and can work great with tiny loads.
I am pretty decided though that the VHW makes the most sense for me, due to the neutral polarity of the airpath. Some users have said it doesnt bother their asthma like other vapes.
I recently bought the Supreme 3 but am allergic to the aluminium material to a life threatening degree! I am confident this is due to the energetic state of the air heated by the aluminium, Im not ruling out offgassing but not suggesting it either.
So anyway, the VHW is the best bet for my allergies. It can give very large hits at low temp (lower than setting 7 on herbo). And from what I understand the herbo airpath is still a bit exposed to materials other than glass, which if affecting the polarity of the air heated, and actives extracted, could be a factor with my allergy to weed when I vaporize.
I have to consider this.
However, the Herbo Ti would be so much cheaper and easier and safer (I need a good water piece if I get VHW you see, so $450 order if I wanted the PerK from Vriptech, plus ship & customs).
To the point: can anybody comment on the airpath of the new Ti? Is the titanium in the airpath? I presume it must be. If someone assures me that the airpath was 100 % glass, that would get my ears up.
The other curiosity I have: I said I cant tolerate the xl higher than 7, even that is still aggravating.
The new model, on temp setting 3 or 4, is similar to the old model on 10.
Im not sure how to interperet this, in relation to how it may bother my allergies. The xl on 10 would be murder for me.
So either: the Ti gives bigger more powerful hits, at lower temps, due to more power, which may be less aggravating to my lungs,
Or: it would be like the xl on a higher heat and be a real bother to me, even at setting 4 or 5.
Anyway, if you have any thoughts here that'll be great. Great work
@bleak with the videos and reports!
Regarding the "polarity" concept, here is a post from
@ShadowVape from the VHW thread:
"I had Mark read the previous posts tonight and he said that what Troi has experienced isexactly why he was so stoked on seeing the first Hot Glass wand which insprired the VHWs of today. I'll summarize and quote him where appropriate: He said his opinion is that the alumina ceramic or anodized aluminum materials used for elements on most vaporizers changes the"polarity (energetic state) of the air being heated, and in turn, the vapor extracted." Mark is biginto the "energetic component of plant medicines" as complementary to the "chemical"components, and whether one believes in the ability of "subtle energies" to work medicinally or not he says "all one has to do is taste the same herb extracted and delivered as vapor side by side with the Vrip, or another vaporization system with all glass air and vapor path (there are only two others that I'm aware of including the herborizer and the new VapeXhale) andany other vaporizer with a ceramic or metal element and they will damn sure taste thedifference!"
His reference to the herborizer, I believe he wasnt then aware that the stanless steel, or ceramic (I forget) is in fact in the herbo airpath.
