Before I discuss this morning's test, I want to make a point about subjectivity. An awful lot of our discussions about vapourizing focus on subjective experiences. I'm being asked, understandably, about the flavours I get from the Pax 2. Obviously my tastes are unique. I feel the flavour has improved but someone else—absolutely legitimately—can say that the flavour is worse.
To help you judge better, you should know that I prefer low temperatures because the flavour is preserved longer. Something else: I've never really experienced the burnt popcorn taste, because that's just not what spent herb tastes like to me. I like the changes in flavour as the herb is cooked, and I tolerate the ABV taste right up until the end. I think it's an aquired taste, like Scotch, and I advocate exploring it. Not in this thread, please.
Another preference I have is a load of .07-08 g. That's what I used before, medium grind, not packed. I know a lot of you like to fill the oven, so I made this sacrifice so that you don't have to. I loaded the oven with .21 g of Jack Herer, which required a little tamping. I might have been able to get a little more in there, maybe .25 g, but this is breaking my heart so .21 g is all you get.
The battery indication started at two petals, meaning at least 50% depleted. I timed the warm-up to one petal (188°C/370°F) at 53 seconds. (When the battery was full it took about 35 seconds.) I started hitting it for about 10 seconds per. For the first 5-6 hits, I got what I call great flavour. After that, it dropped a little to nice and interesting. I stopped at 20 hits because—well if I have to tell you then you should meet Mr. Herer.
A normal draw produced pretty thick vapour to my taste, enough to convince me that higher temperatures would produce the big clouds some of you are after. I originally meant to test this for you, I really did, but when the crunch came I lost my nerve. Instead of turning it up, I turned it off. I immediately dumped it because I wanted to confirm that the oven lid no longer contributes to cooking the load. Sure enough, I could handle it easily. It was heated but not hot enough to make me let go. This is a double-win in my opinion. Not only does it remove a heat mass, it eliminates a source of burned fingers.
I'm ashamed to say that I didn't time the session. I think it was closer to twenty minutes than ten, not much help I know. I confess that Mr. Herer has been known to impair my judgment of elapsed time. At any rate, I did 20 hits at the lowest temperature and at the end, the battery level was still two petals.
I know colours can be deceiving but this is what I'd call a medium brown, evenly done without stirring. For some this is finished, but there's a few good hits left in there for anyone who appreciates the slightly roasted flavours.
If I wanted the best looking device with the most 'cool' factor, I would without a doubt get a Pax
If I wanted a portable device that was more designed for efficiency and overall vapour quality, the Pax wouldn't even make the list.
After 3 years, they came out with this device. They've improved everything.... except the actual vaporization technology.
If your needs are to have a tiny and discreet device that looks sexy and does cool things to show off to friends such as 'party mode' or the ability to play Simon, this is the device for you.
If your number 1 requirement in a portable vaporizer is its ability to vaporize, providing high vapor quality and efficiency, this is definitely not the right choice.
Of course I don't have the device yet but judging from the original Pax, this one only improves on the flash and fancy features while the vaporization tech is the same as it was 3 years ago.
I can tell that you aren't impressed by the Pax 2. I think they've made impressive improvements to vapourization technology since they've managed to design a device that is constant-heat conduction but yet manages the heat well enough to preserve flavour. As I said at the start of the post, a lot of what we discuss is subjective so of course you're entitled to dismiss the Pax 2 without trying it, but I
have tried it and I disagree with your opinion.
Stop trolling dude , if you don't like it find another thread with something you like to talk about. You never tried the Pax 2 yet and either did i. If you were to have already used it than i wouldn't mind at all if you stated your opinion. While i was not happy with the original pax , this new version looks promising to me in a few ways. The vaporization tech does look improved as it seems they moved the heating chamber and have some type of auto puff technology as for it working well , i couldn't tell ya until i try it for myself ...
Please don't accuse another member of trolling, since that would against our Be Nice rule. If someone is trolling then report it, don't provoke. I'm going here with "
MeditativeMind is not afraid to express strong opinions on something that he has not experienced." I'm happy to let the readers decide which opinion they value.
) My larger point was that they did improve the most egregious (to me) flaws of the Pax, and the fact that they've piqued my interest when I previously had none is pretty impressive, to me.
