Discontinued Terp Torch
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I would say no 90 degree because something meant them deciding to lock into using just that soldering iron. A deal with the factory, or a bulk purchase, or just a decision to save time and hassle and get it out there.
Lets face it, a heater is a heater. If it works, great! I just think they've missed a trick by focusing on the tip and nothing else.
arb
Semi shaved ape
Realistically if it already produces hot spots it would probably vape less evenly with a 90 degree bend added. The SSV43 has a 90 degree bend and it has the same issue. If you catch any of Troy's streams you'll see him spinning the spherical wand trying to move the hot spot.
blokenoname
DIY Log Dabbler 😁🪵💪💨💨💨
Nice tidy & simple concept. I like it 
Experimented with this kind of concept several month ago, though on a 12v basis and sans the titanium and glass balls
Experimented with this kind of concept several month ago, though on a 12v basis and sans the titanium and glass balls
The Chemist
New member but long time lurker
At least with the SSV43 you can rotate the wand easily, it's glass on glass, you connect from the side and you only have the wand with the whip to contend with. With the Terp Torch it's more complicated to rotate the vape to move the hot spot around. The tip is titanium, it doesn't slide on the glass much so the solution is to lift the vape a little bit, but by doing that more air can get in and cool the herb down. You have all the weight of the vape strait down on the glass and you also have the cord that will be in your way when you try to rotate the vape. This result in a vape that's not easy to fully rotate and at the speed the hot spot can appear this is a problem.
It doesn't help that I'm trying different bowl and that I have to adjust the settings all the times so I don't combust. Also I noticed that the hot spot would move depending on the bowl. Last night I used two bowls, the Herborizer and the Cyclone bowl. I always put the vape in the bowl with the C-clip facing me so I can see in the bowl when the hot spot start. With the Cyclone bowl the hot spot was right under the C-clip but on the Herbo bowl the spot was now in the back of the bowl. I guess the air flow is different or something but it's happening every time the same way.
Sure the vape would be better if the tip was at 90 degree but this would drive the price up. If it 5$ more I wouldn't mind but if it's 25$ or more the vape loose it's appeal because you are now closer to the price of other vapes that are just a little more expensive that will do the job in a form factor that might be more pleasing to you. I see they have ditch the basic bundle and now only offer a bundle with the stand. While I think this is the way this vape should be sold, for safety reason the stand is a must, the price is now too high. This vape is a good purchase if the price is low, I got it for 100$ that's a good deal, the stand for 40$ not cheap but I don't have to get it right away or at all if I have another way to hold the vape at home. Now at 160$ for the vape and the stand bundle it's not crazy expensive or anything but I can start to think about other vapes close to that price range that are more interesting, an LSV for 190$ for example. The big selling point for me is that the Terp torch is a heavy hitter at a low price and if the price is too high I can't really recommend it anymore when you have other options available.
So who's this vape for? I'm not really sure. In my case I have so many toys that I don't think I'll use it a lot at home, but I can see myself bringing it somewhere else if I need a desktop heavy hitter. It's small enough and again it's cheap. I don't see myself bringing my Herbo or my V-Rod elsewhere because if I lose them I would be mad, they cost so much. But the Terp Torch not so much, it's cheaper than the majority of my portable.
It's also a good back up if you don't have a lot of vapes. I remember at the beginning when my only heavy hitter was the V-Rod and I was thinking how would I sleep if it stop working because that was the only thing I had that would work for my insomnia. The Terp Torch would take care of this problem without costing too much. I don't know if this would be good for beginners because I think you need to know a little bit what you are doing to avoid disaster. Also if you are the kind of person that keep forgetting stuff or if you are very clumsy the risk of accident is way too high for you. In the end I think this is for people that have already started their journey on the path of vaporization and are curious about the heavy hitters but don't want to spend a lot of money on them. It's the same thing with a portable, you might want to buy a Fury 2 before you buy a Mighty to be sure you like it and don't waste your money. The Terp Torch won't work as good but I guaranty that it will kick your ass in a way that few vaporizer can.
If Terp Tech can find a way to get ride of the hot spot then the vape would become a lot more easy to use and they need to keep the price low otherwise people will just look somewhere else for their vapes.
It doesn't help that I'm trying different bowl and that I have to adjust the settings all the times so I don't combust. Also I noticed that the hot spot would move depending on the bowl. Last night I used two bowls, the Herborizer and the Cyclone bowl. I always put the vape in the bowl with the C-clip facing me so I can see in the bowl when the hot spot start. With the Cyclone bowl the hot spot was right under the C-clip but on the Herbo bowl the spot was now in the back of the bowl. I guess the air flow is different or something but it's happening every time the same way.
Sure the vape would be better if the tip was at 90 degree but this would drive the price up. If it 5$ more I wouldn't mind but if it's 25$ or more the vape loose it's appeal because you are now closer to the price of other vapes that are just a little more expensive that will do the job in a form factor that might be more pleasing to you. I see they have ditch the basic bundle and now only offer a bundle with the stand. While I think this is the way this vape should be sold, for safety reason the stand is a must, the price is now too high. This vape is a good purchase if the price is low, I got it for 100$ that's a good deal, the stand for 40$ not cheap but I don't have to get it right away or at all if I have another way to hold the vape at home. Now at 160$ for the vape and the stand bundle it's not crazy expensive or anything but I can start to think about other vapes close to that price range that are more interesting, an LSV for 190$ for example. The big selling point for me is that the Terp torch is a heavy hitter at a low price and if the price is too high I can't really recommend it anymore when you have other options available.
So who's this vape for? I'm not really sure. In my case I have so many toys that I don't think I'll use it a lot at home, but I can see myself bringing it somewhere else if I need a desktop heavy hitter. It's small enough and again it's cheap. I don't see myself bringing my Herbo or my V-Rod elsewhere because if I lose them I would be mad, they cost so much. But the Terp Torch not so much, it's cheaper than the majority of my portable.
It's also a good back up if you don't have a lot of vapes. I remember at the beginning when my only heavy hitter was the V-Rod and I was thinking how would I sleep if it stop working because that was the only thing I had that would work for my insomnia. The Terp Torch would take care of this problem without costing too much. I don't know if this would be good for beginners because I think you need to know a little bit what you are doing to avoid disaster. Also if you are the kind of person that keep forgetting stuff or if you are very clumsy the risk of accident is way too high for you. In the end I think this is for people that have already started their journey on the path of vaporization and are curious about the heavy hitters but don't want to spend a lot of money on them. It's the same thing with a portable, you might want to buy a Fury 2 before you buy a Mighty to be sure you like it and don't waste your money. The Terp Torch won't work as good but I guaranty that it will kick your ass in a way that few vaporizer can.
If Terp Tech can find a way to get ride of the hot spot then the vape would become a lot more easy to use and they need to keep the price low otherwise people will just look somewhere else for their vapes.
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Nice tidy & simple concept. I like it
Experimented with this kind of concept several month ago, though on a 12v basis and sans the titanium and glass balls
The DIY Herborizer is sweet!
D3m0nFlare
Unggoy Terrorizer
I just bent my cord like 5 inches down and ziptied it to the bottom like sneaky pete suggested for better cord control. I wonder if you put a 90 18 to 14 elbow glass piece on the TT and just increased the temp you would have a 90 Terp Torch. I think Ono showed a 90 earlier. I think a 90 would be likely to tip easier though.
Today is a great day. Hope splinter z came later today while I'm at work. Going to do a first impression video in a couple hours. Did an unboxing video just need to get home n post it.
stickstones
Vapor concierge
I wouldn't want an angled torch. That's what my Herborizer is for. If it were bent, I couldn't use it hands free, even on my heaviest rig. As straight, I can leave it in position while I hit it.
Hot spots - when my spot moved, I think it was due to ball movement. Currently it only shows up over my cclip. I avoid it the same way I avoid a hot spot with my other heavy hitters...lower temps, smaller loads (keeps it further from the heater), and smaller hits. There's a dance to it, like the other big vapes.
I love the bowl. It's even better than my Herborizer bowl when it comes to a good view, and can hold more. The clip is a cheap way to make a handle, and keep the price low. Compared to the LSV, the Torch is cheaper, hits harder, and comes with a bowl and stand. The LSV bowl is an extra expense, and stands don't even exist. You're on your own there. My LSV hung from a nail on the wall for two years.
We could all come up with at least three things we'd like to change for our tastes, but as is, it nails a void in the market - something cheap that will convert smokers. I will recommend it to smokers and heavy vaporists, or anyone who thinks cheap vapor is weak.
Hot spots - when my spot moved, I think it was due to ball movement. Currently it only shows up over my cclip. I avoid it the same way I avoid a hot spot with my other heavy hitters...lower temps, smaller loads (keeps it further from the heater), and smaller hits. There's a dance to it, like the other big vapes.
I love the bowl. It's even better than my Herborizer bowl when it comes to a good view, and can hold more. The clip is a cheap way to make a handle, and keep the price low. Compared to the LSV, the Torch is cheaper, hits harder, and comes with a bowl and stand. The LSV bowl is an extra expense, and stands don't even exist. You're on your own there. My LSV hung from a nail on the wall for two years.
We could all come up with at least three things we'd like to change for our tastes, but as is, it nails a void in the market - something cheap that will convert smokers. I will recommend it to smokers and heavy vaporists, or anyone who thinks cheap vapor is weak.
I didnt get the chance to do a first impression video kid was keeping me pretty busy. I did get the chance to try it real fast. My first impression was, its ugly and awkward especially with cord, a 90 plug in power adapter would have been decent. I can get over the awkwardness of length of the solder in my face, I only paid $100 for this thing, I've squandered a lot more money on a single vape that doesn't match up to this thing, when it comes down to brass tax vapor density, production, and flavor it's a winner. The awkwardness and the look is definitely a loss with me. Looks I can get over plus there will probably be 3rd party accessories for this and awkwardness I imagine I'll either overcome or adapt.
So for $100 I think it was well worth it. If I knew some one was on a budget and wanted strong vape I would suggest the TT if cord wasn't an issue.
So for $100 I think it was well worth it. If I knew some one was on a budget and wanted strong vape I would suggest the TT if cord wasn't an issue.
kimura
Well-Known Member
I’m picturing using it with a big ass old school bong with a 45 degree stem. Maybe that would be less awkward and it sounds like filling a big tube with vapor should be no problem for this thing.
Many of us use smaller bubblers, which I can see being annoying with this thing
Many of us use smaller bubblers, which I can see being annoying with this thing
despeRAWdo
Fan of Hot Air Makers.
Just used mine for the first time tonight. Holy shit. Definitely going to be looking into the microdosing option Simrell suggested in the live stream.
The Chemist
New member but long time lurker
I love this idea because the vape is gonna be further away from my face. I'm always scared when I remove the vape from the glass because my face is so close to it with the pipe I'm using. The bowl bring the vape higher than usual and the risk of accident is real.
stickstones
Vapor concierge
Should look just like a vrip setup!
Torch works on an Orbiter one-handed, but I have to hold it by the bubbler. Way better on something heavy that can hold it up on its own.
Yo Arb easy fe | |||||
Excellent detailed discord thanks a lot from us all mate, your effort is more appreciated than you might think. So personally, Im not exactly looking for a heavy hitter to replace my heavy hitters, moreso a very good, fast extracting, easy to use, hard hitting vape which I can actuallt tolerate as Im allergic to, literally, the vape signature, of so many different specific vapes, materials completely aside. I recently was gifted an SSV but it waiting for repair. I was going to use the Silver Surfer as a tester for the LSV identical heater as I am a purist water vapor mostly, and ultimately would favour a more Vape-direct vape setup. But I still have my heart set on the Vriptech Heat Wand. If I could only be sure I wouldnot react adversely to the VHW vape signature, I would have one already but boy, a big expense from USA to UK just to find out. I would want their Pro Water tool model and spare glass heater cover, essential really to include if you are sensible. But....this terp torch. I tell you, minus my unpredictable vape allergies, I reckon I would spring for one. It looks fun- EASY, effective, great price. I'm not gping to knock all it's little faults etc I think we can be a bit fussy in this spoilt age of vaporizers. Simple can be best you know. I hope to see this terp torch live up to initial expectations, and show popular and satisfy many.   Wishing the company best of luck anyway. I would quite like to try @invertedisdead 's ingenious Inversion device, but I sold my Auber RDK 300 (actually- light bulb! I have the Chinese New Vape controller? Maybe wrong pin layout thiugh oah just realised) but also I just instinctively suspect an adverse reaction like with vast majority of heavy hittters, Elev8r strangley excluded (?). @invertedisdead great project mate you got my support and admiration. Keep going I say, be patient. Sorry I havent't shown any support so far mate it's always such a tease that' all. Of I was like these "next men" haha, I would be all over that thread trust me. Knowing full well that diamond @lazylathe would have bought me the first available unit haha!  Maybe saying....if it doesn't work send it this way no problems!  |
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SatanLovestoVape
Well-Known Member
I have been enjoying the terp torch for the past 24 hours. The vape has served me well. However, compared to a high-end vape like a Flowerpot, it does have its faults. I absolutely hate the $40 stand just too damn big. Every time I used the terp torch, it forms hot spots which are forgivable, unlike butane vapes. The thing is basically an Extreme Q of heavy hitters.
biohacker
HREAM
Is the TT for $159 REALLY cheaper than the LSV? I'm not sure what PIU is selling them for, but it's gotta be close to that, and comes with a sweet ass padded bag, and long glass mouthpiece. With $40 of "value" in a janky stand, and a digital soldering iron with boro balls, Ti, you're getting what you paid for, including a lack of R&D/beta testing where it counts the MOST IMO.
The LSV doesn't need a "bowl", it does great with a very inexpensive 18mm double male and simple 1/2" screen. You could pick them up for only a few bucks each. The LSV doesn't need a stand, since it can easily sit on its side on a table, and you're not going to cause 3rd degree burns potentially. As for the TT hitting harder than the LSV? Well, I don't think i've put mine up past 11/12 on the dial, and 7th floor vapes like LSV, SSV, etc all hit harder than hell anyway.
IMO the TT looks like a cheap thrown together soldering iron vape that was rushed to the market and is being heavily pushed by influencers, and anyone thinking about one should just wait for more actual user feedback.
arb
Semi shaved ape
Do you or your wife own\ work for terp tech?
Just wondering as this lsv comparison seems intentionally biased.
stickstones
Vapor concierge
Nope. Thx for asking! I saw others comparing and thought I'd chime in. I've claimed for years that the LSV is the best bang for your buck if you already own a glass piece you like. I think the torch now does it better for less, if you don't count points for style (the LSV is a cool looking vape).Do you or your wife own\ work for terp tech?
Just wondering as this lsv comparison seems intentionally biased.
