Life Saber (LSV) by Elev8 Vehicles

[Frederick McGuire]

I appreciate the advice, so to my fellow vapers outside US and Canada when ordering from 7th floor direct how have you found postage times and import tax costs?I read on there site orders are processed within 6days so guessing could take 3 weeks to arrive maybe.

IME, having stuff shipped to Australia, their shipping times have been pretty much in line with everything else I've ordered from the US.
Not slow, but not blisteringly fast.

Oh! I meant how long does it take to get unbearably hot to hold?

I've never had mine get so hot it's unbearable.
Significantly hot yes, sometimes enough that I've needed to craftily use the cord I hold it a bit, but I leave mine on for 3-7 hours at a time, and am always able to grab it and use it.

If you want to turn it off between hits, it gets up to baling temps within 2-3 mins, and is optimally heated within 5 IME.

Oh I see. So that's a downside.

Does anyone have the dimensions of the base and cord? I can draft something up in Solidworks and have it 3D printed.

Do most of you just lay it down then?

I put a screw in the side of my cheap ikea coffee table.
Then I hang the LSV from the nail using one of the "Swiss cheese" holes in the heat shield.

When I'm at a friends place, I just lay it on its side.

 

[Deadshort480]

I leave my LSV on and sitting flat on a wooden coffee table at around the 11-12 o'clock position. It never gets too hot to hold by the handle and it never gets hot enough for me to worry that it is sitting on a wooden table. I've had mine on all day, fallen asleep, and woken up to it no warmer than it was after being on for only a half hour or so.

Do not stand it up in a mug!!

 

[Stthings]

I leave my LSV on and sitting flat on a wooden coffee table at around the 11-12 o'clock position. It never gets too hot to hold by the handle and it never gets hot enough for me to worry that it is sitting on a wooden table. I've had mine on all day, fallen asleep, and woken up to it no warmer than it was after being on for only a half hour or so.

Do not stand it up in a mug!!

Well that's good to hear! I'm really struggling on my decision between the ssv and this. How's the flavor?

 

[Deadshort480]

Well that's good to hear! I'm really struggling on my decision between the ssv and this. How's the flavor?

The flavor is great! Before I had purchased my LSV I had two other vaporizers. The Volcano made everything taste pretty much the same with only subtle differences in various strains. The Supreme added a slightly woody flavor to everything so the real flavors never really shined through for me. Once I got the LSV I really started tasting all that various strains really had to offer and my mind was blown. The first time I used it I had only a bit of Blue Dream left over from an oz. I had used mostly through the Volcano. When I first tasted the strong Haze with that secondary but prominent Blueberry flavor I was like, what in the fuck have I been missing out on?!

As far as I'm concerned, the LSV offers flavor only slightly seconded to the EVO and milks glass just as well once you get used to the intricacies of your own unit.

Although, for me and only slightly, the taste is not quite as good as the EVO, the LSV is much easier on my lungs when going with direct draw no water filtration involved. For some reason I have almost no problem with the direct draw from the LSV, but the direct draw from the EVO kills my throat and lungs.

 

[kp35]

Is there anyway to incorporate a glass screen with the LSV? I'm on the fences about buying, but the only deal breaker for me is a glass screen instead of a stainless steel screen. I know it doesn't make that big of a difference, but I'd rather find a solution for piece of mind. I mean, how hard could it be to incorporate a glass screen? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know or recommend me another ALL GLASS vaporizer

 

[kp35]

I'm not sure on the dimensions but here is my stand (thanks again Alan!)...before I had this I would just hang it from a screw on the wall.

where did you get that thing?!

 

[way2]

where did you get that thing?!

@Alan made it for me. I'm sure he's busy with the HI but you could PM him about one if you're interested.

 

[funkyjunky]

ordered the lsv about a week ago, now waiting for it to arrive (excited), i think its currently up in the air, long way to europe tho.
funny thing about the whole process: i ordered the mouthpiece (2 actually) for the ev2 as well and its already here! it was so cheap with the "EV50" code, plus shipping costs to europe were like 6 dollars, i couldnt believe my eyes at first, then instantly put down the order.
although i cannot test the mouthpieces they look very nice i think from the looks, price and shipping alone i can strongly recommend them, actual performance will be reported once the lsv arrives, hopefully next week.
im almost done reading through the whole thread so thats that, i think im ready.

 

[Stthings]

The flavor is great! Before I had purchased my LSV I had two other vaporizers. The Volcano made everything taste pretty much the same with only subtle differences in various strains. The Supreme added a slightly woody flavor to everything so the real flavors never really shined through for me. Once I got the LSV I really started tasting all that various strains really had to offer and my mind was blown. The first time I used it I had only a bit of Blue Dream left over from an oz. I had used mostly through the Volcano. When I first tasted the strong Haze with that secondary but prominent Blueberry flavor I was like, what in the fuck have I been missing out on?!

As far as I'm concerned, the LSV offers flavor only slightly seconded to the EVO and milks glass just as well once you get used to the intricacies of your own unit.

Although, for me and only slightly, the taste is not quite as good as the EVO, the LSV is much easier on my lungs when going with direct draw no water filtration involved. For some reason I have almost no problem with the direct draw from the LSV, but the direct draw from the EVO kills my throat and lungs.

Awesome! I think you just sold me! Now as with everything I'm considering, I like to ask, what's the one thing you DON'T like about the LSV?

Does anyone have a multicolored LSV? You can customize them apparently and I'm curious as to how different color configurations look.

 

[Deadshort480]

Awesome! I think you just sold me! Now as with everything I'm considering, I like to ask, what's the one thing you DON'T like about the lsv?

Things I dislike about the LSV.

The cord is in a shitty spot and the strain relief is not an actual strain relief.

The element may need adjustment to create thick vapor. Shit like that should be a set standard and done at the factory, not by the user.

Uneven heating without stirring at least every few hits. I stir after every hit. Without stirring you get a visual hot spot straight through the center of the load while outside of that hot spot remains green.

Learning curve. This vape reacts differently to so many different factors. Element height, temp setting, draw speed, the size of the intake hole in the HC, the size of the output hole at the end of the wand, the length of the draw, quality of material, dryness of material, grind consistency of material, strain choice, the size of the water pipe or bubbler, how much resistance, how much drag, how much chug... Everything is a factor as to what the vapor consistency will be like, how long a load will last, and even whether the load will combust or not.

That leads me to my last dislike. You will achieve combustion a few times in your experimentation while you get to know your LSV and all the factors that play into having a good time with it.

It may take a little while, but once you know the ins and outs of your unit you will love the LSV.

At this point, I can tell someone to draw harder of softer just by watching their inhalation in order to get nice quality tasty vapor.

 

[lwien]

Learning curve. This vape reacts differently to so many different factors. Element height, temp setting, draw speed, the size of the intake hole in the HC, the size of the output hole at the end of the wand, the length of the draw, quality of material, dryness of material, grind consistency of material, strain choice, the size of the water pipe or bubbler, how much resistance, how much drag, how much chug... Everything is a factor as to what the vapor consistency will be like, how long a load will last, and even whether the load will combust or not.

Much of the above can be said about ANY vape, eh?

You will achieve combustion a few times in your experimentation while you get to know your LSV........

Not necessarily. I never did.

 

[Deadshort480]

Much of the above can be said about ANY vape, eh?



Not necessarily. I never did.

These are my experiences and the experiences of some of those that I've spoken with that own, have owned, or have used the LSV. So, no combustion for you at all, that's great.

Experimentation is a must for any vape, of course, but I found in my use and in my experience that there are more factors to be dealt with when using the LSV than other vapes.

It's great to hear that you've had nothing but smooth sailing with your unit, but if you just tell everyone that it'll always be smooth sailing then that's just not true. I'm trying to explain to the poster who asked what I don't like about the LSV. My experience. My dislikes.

If you'd like to share your dislikes, or lack thereof, then by all means, the floor is yours.

 

[lwien]

The only thing that I dislike about, and in this context, dislike is a pretty strong word, is the thickness and weight of the AC cord that can make it a bit unwieldy. Other than that, I don't have any other dislikes.

I just felt that I needed to state that the "..the length of the draw, quality of material, dryness of material, grind consistency of material, strain choice, the size of the water pipe or bubbler, how much resistance, how much drag, how much chug...", under the context of "dislikes" when it comes to the learning curve, pertains to just about every vape on the market, not just the LSV.

 

[Stthings]

I wanna see your guy's LSVs! Gimme some ideas for cool color combos . And thanks for the very detailed posts about your dislikes. I think in this case however, the pros all outweigh the cons!

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

Isn't mine but pretty sweet, Darth Maul edition:

 

[Stthings]

That looks fuckin solid. I'm thinking about a black battery with a purple heating section. It would look like that lightsaber from Starwars that Samuel L. Jackson uses. Badass

 

[4tokin]

with a counterbalance!

I went for a light stand which I later added the sprung microphone holder.

As you can see with a stand there are all sorts of possibilities.

 

[Billtronics]

I went for a light stand which I later added the sprung microphone holder.

As you can see with a stand there are all sorts of possibilities.

What kind of mic stand is that? I am looking to get something similar for my LSV, but I have worried that the mic holder (the black part in your last pic) wouldn't grip enough to hold it securely but that looks pretty secure. Is there a specific size that you found works best or do you know what size yours is? TIA!

 

[grokit]

I think it used to be a lamp, and was converted to a mic stand?

 

[Stthings]

What kind of mic stand is that? I am looking to get something similar for my LSV, but I have worried that the mic holder (the black part in your last pic) wouldn't grip enough to hold it securely but that looks pretty secure. Is there a specific size that you found works best or do you know what size yours is? TIA!

I believe it's an IKEA lamp with some zip ties securing the LSV. I have one that looks extremely similar and they're like 5 bucks. That's my guess

 

[4tokin]

It all started with a neglected lamp in the bin at work which I recycled into the stand I have now.
The cable ties where an early thought that worked for a while then I came accross the mic stand.
The mic stands come in several diameters you just have to pic the one that fits the LSV.
Who needs a SSV or DBV when you can have the Frakensabre.

 

[grokit]

You can get them pre-made...

These go for around $40.

 

[cjjsebastian]

My LSV is on the way thinking about ordering some accessories. May go whip, but I was wondering what exactly a vapor tamer does? Is it like a shorter wand? http://lifesabervaporizer.com/glass/lsv-vapor-tamer-mouthpiece-406.html



Also what other accessories would you recommend?

 

[Dangus]

My LSV is on the way thinking about ordering some accessories. May go whip, but I was wondering what exactly a vapor tamer does? Is it like a shorter wand? http://lifesabervaporizer.com/glass/lsv-vapor-tamer-mouthpiece-406.html

That's a mouthpiece that fits into the vaper tamer:
http://lifesabervaporizer.com/glass/vapor-cooling/vapor-tamers/saturn-vapor-tamer.html

They are filled with glycerin. You freeze it and then use it like a wand, and it cools the vapor. Pretty nice in the summer...

 

[kunu]

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster (sorry, always wanted to say that ). Finally pulled the trigger on an LSV, silver all around with a white oj knob!

Upon opening the carrying bag, the knob was slightly tilted off axis, aka it wasnt sitting perpendicular to the LSV. Not sure if from shipping or assembly? Popped it off and saw that the gear toothed nub that the knob slides on top of was folded a bit. Since the nub is split into two halves down the center, it looked as if one of the halves had been angled/bent towards the other, thus closing the gap that would normally be there.

The WPA also had a couple some dark/black marks on it, tried rubbing it off with fingers real quick with so-so results. The heater cover didnt align perfectly with the end cap and after removing the cover, the element seems like it may be off center too? Only had a few minutes to look things over earlier today so couldn't make adjustments.

Anyway, still excited for the inaugural sesh later tonight, just wanted to hear if any fellow LSV'ers opened their boxes and saw similar things!