The Firefly 2 vaporizer

[Saman65]

I also got mine off craigslist
I got for $200 , sent it to firefly for a cleaning and they replaced the bowl/ restrictor plate , and maybe something else.
So for like $240 I have a pretty much new unit
They told me where it originally retailed at , made a long journey across the US to get to my hands in Cali.
Love my Firefly 2 , I wake and bake with it daily

Do you miss your crafty in terms of vapor quality, production and overall vaping experience? I absolutely adored my crafty so did my friends and had no issues with it beside the battery life which was still pretty decent. It was giving me three sessions considering I had it for 2 years. I wanted to cash it out before it breaks on me.
I originally paid 340 CAD for it, including a free 3 piece grinder. The original one stopped working after three months and great S&B C&S sent me a brand new replacement w/ tons of spares. I sold it off this week with 51 hours on it for 240 CAD.

I have watched countless review videos and have read half of this thread but still have some doubts about ff2 for my needs. I only use herbs and rarely do any concentrates but ff might change that,

Having to stir the bowl 2,3 times is my only problem with this device, but on demand heating and replaceable battery are way more important to me.

Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to try firefly before and all my info are based on other users description.
My admiration for Evo is the reason I'm going for convection only portable this time around and have read a dozen times ff2 is the cloud evo of the portables.

 

[CbdLife]

Do you miss your crafty in terms of vapor quality, production and overall vaping experience? I absolutely adored my crafty so did my friends and had no issues with it beside the battery life which was still pretty decent. It was giving me three sessions considering I had it for 2 years. I wanted to cash it out before it breaks on me.

Smart move cashing in on your Crafty while you could.
I miss my Crafty, I had no issues with mine.
I do like the vapor quality of the Firefly 2 more than the Crafty.
I do not like to stir the FF2 , I put a concentrate pad on top of my herb so it retains heat a bit more which I feel allows me to get enough extraction in one hit .
I sold my Crafty to cash in like you, and I honestly felt my old arizer solo had better flavor, which is one of the things I look for most in a vape, that and cool vapor. ( Although we probably all do lol) I used my Crafty for a couple puffs to get medicated , so I did not really session it hard , maybe a couple of go arounds at buddies house
Crafty was my portable for awhile, I have a IQ now for my most of the time on the go.
The Crafty was a awesome device , and I have no complaints.
I bought the FF2 on a impulse, I could have sold it a couple times now , but I just think its a great device for how I use it..., I kept it because it does give me that one/ two good puffs of great vapor , and within like 1 minute I am done
I am going to get the Ghost MV1 , and If it is not better than the Firefly2 in every way, I will return it as VC offers that option if you buy from his link.
I am interested in the Boundless CFX 2.0, looks like it could be a great device as well. Would provide a unique experience if it is really adjustable conduction and convection, I imagine you could get a great session when you dial in those ratios to personal taste

 

[Saman65]

I got my FF2 on Craigslist, as long as you have the serial #, you can confirm with Firefly to see if it is a legit unit, you can also find out all the product details i.e. where it was purchased, warranty life, etc. I ended up getting mine for about $300 CDN ($240 USD), and it was brand new still in plastic wrap.

Cheers,

Tiny88

300 CAD for a brand new is a steal!

Smart move cashing in on your Crafty while you could.
I miss my Crafty, I had no issues with mine.
I do like the vapor quality of the Firefly 2 more than the Crafty.
I do not like to stir the FF2 , I put a concentrate pad on top of my herb so it retains heat a bit more which I feel allows me to get enough extraction in one hit .
I sold my Crafty to cash in like you, and I honestly felt my old arizer solo had better flavor, which is one of the things I look for most in a vape, that and cool vapor. ( Although we probably all do lol) I used my Crafty for a couple puffs to get medicated , so I did not really session it hard , maybe a couple of go arounds at buddies house
Crafty was my portable for awhile, I have a IQ now for my most of the time on the go.
The Crafty was a awesome device , and I have no complaints.
I bought the FF2 on a impulse, I could have sold it a couple times now , but I just think its a great device for how I use it..., I kept it because it does give me that one/ two good puffs of great vapor , and within like 1 minute I am done
I am going to get the Ghost MV1 , and If it is not better than the Firefly2 in every way, I will return it as VC offers that option if you buy from his link.
I am interested in the Boundless CFX 2.0, looks like it could be a great device as well. Would provide a unique experience if it is really adjustable conduction and convection, I imagine you could get a great session when you dial in those ratios to personal taste

Thank you for your great info. I'm waiting for MV1 feedback as well even though its size only might be enough to pull me off. I'll read more on CFX 2.0

 

[CbdLife]

Do you miss your crafty in terms of vapor quality

Oops, in my last post I should have been more clear when I said I like Firefly 2 vapor quality more.
I feel it's cooler and easier on my throat and had better flavor , but that is my personal opinion.

 

[Tiny88]

@Saman65

- you might want to check out the Healthy Rips Fury (and the other rebrands). I just picked one up, the vapor quality is awesome with dry herbs. I am still trying to perfect it with concentrates. The price tag on the Fury is around $139 USD, the company (Healthy Rips) is usually pretty generous with their discounts, so I got one for $119 USD.

If concentrates is your main staple, I might wait until more posts come in. I have not gotten very big clouds using my Fury with shatter.

 

[Tiny88]

Travel kit for the FF2. I love building kits!



-the Maldon Smoked Sea Salt case is my stash container.

 

[Justpassedu]

Hey all , i recently have come to receive a FF2 . Been using it the past 2 days and thought maybe someone can give me some pointers as my usage has varied. I have so far tried both concentrate and flower following tips on this thread and some youtube reviewers . My personal experience so far has been with concentrates , i have to pull very hard after melting it into the pad to get some decent clouds and when i do i only average 2-4 hits , same with my flower and a full packing with 1 stir in between. I started with the medium setting for flower and have since bumped up to high , its funny bc i will only get maybe one or two visible clouds with a full packing and stir. Maybe i need some more time with it as i like the look and almost everything about it so far besides my results from use. Airflow is free flowing but i don't get production really unless i pull pretty hard m checked the mp and screen area and it all seems to be clear. I have only used it maybe 3x so far so. I'm gonna get to practicing more but i have been using the same material i use in all my other vapes.

 

[mitchgo61]

Airflow is free flowing but i don't get production really unless i pull pretty hard m checked the mp and screen area and it all seems to be clear. I have only used it maybe 3x so far so.

This right here may very well be your problem.

A properly-functioning FF is unlikely to meet anyone's criteria for "free-flowing". The draw should feel at least a little restricted. It generates vapor in part by the way it restricts draw.

So, if you really feel like it's "airy", there's probably a leak. Check the lid seal and make sure it's clean and has no debris that can inhibit it from seating properly. Make sure it's sitting in its groove (it should sort of snap into place). Make sure the mouthpiece is on tight (again, there's a decisive little snap when it's fully in its slot). An easy way to diagnose this: if you can squeeze the lid while drawing and you suddenly get more restriction (and subsequently great vapor), you've got a seal issue somewhere.

Good luck, let us know what happens.

 

[Justpassedu]

This right here may very well be your problem.

A properly-functioning FF is unlikely to meet anyone's criteria for "free-flowing". The draw should feel at least a little restricted. It generates vapor in part by the way it restricts draw.

So, if you really feel like it's "airy", there's probably a leak. Check the lid seal and make sure it's clean and has no debris that can inhibit it from seating properly. Make sure it's sitting in its groove (it should sort of snap into place). Make sure the mouthpiece is on tight (again, there's a decisive little snap when it's fully in its slot). An easy way to diagnose this: if you can squeeze the lid while drawing and you suddenly get more restriction (and subsequently great vapor), you've got a seal issue somewhere.

Good luck, let us know what happens.

Ty buddy , unfortunately i have all those things down pat from the video's i have watched , i always make sure the cover is seated properly and seals and the mp i have taken off once so far and clicked it back into place. Hmm , maybe i just need to get more familiar with it like any vape. The few big hits i did get were very satisfying. I also did notice that not always will the green light blink when pushing both pressure sensors , they usually will my 1st hit and than randomly when i hit them it just goes solid green so i wait until i see the walls in he chamber start to glow and than hit it. Is there a way to actually get in there and clean the airpath ?as i see a hole above the mp and under the lid but it does not seam like its meant to be poked into. Can you pop the mp off and take a little iso and pipe cleaner and get in there ?

 

[Tiny88]

Hey all , i recently have come to receive a FF2 . Been using it the past 2 days and thought maybe someone can give me some pointers as my usage has varied. I have so far tried both concentrate and flower following tips on this thread and some youtube reviewers . My personal experience so far has been with concentrates , i have to pull very hard after melting it into the pad to get some decent clouds and when i do i only average 2-4 hits , same with my flower and a full packing with 1 stir in between. I started with the medium setting for flower and have since bumped up to high , its funny bc i will only get maybe one or two visible clouds with a full packing and stir. Maybe i need some more time with it as i like the look and almost everything about it so far besides my results from use. Airflow is free flowing but i don't get production really unless i pull pretty hard m checked the mp and screen area and it all seems to be clear. I have only used it maybe 3x so far so. I'm gonna get to practicing more but i have been using the same material i use in all my other vapes.

Congrats on your new FF2. Yes, the FF2 requires a little getting use to. I keep my temp at MEDIUM, I did have it at MED/HIGH but I found it a little harsh. I have found the FF2 a little deceiving... that is you may not get a lot of visible vapor when you exhale, doesn't mean you are not getting high.

Also a courser grinder is better. I also make sure the bowl is nicely packed. I stir the bowl after each hit. The pull is a like a constant even intake, slow and steady.

Hope this helps.

Tiny88

 

[mitchgo61]

Ty buddy , unfortunately i have all those things down pat from the video's i have watched , i always make sure the cover is seated properly and seals and the mp i have taken off once so far and clicked it back into place. Hmm , maybe i just need to get more familiar with it like any vape.

OK, the reason I thought the seal might be the culprit is due to your description of the airflow. Again, it should be something you'd describe as "restricted". If you don't notice any difference when applying lid pressure while drawing, it's not the seal.

. Is there a way to actually get in there and clean the airpath ?as i see a hole above the mp and under the lid but it does not seam like its meant to be poked into. Can you pop the mp off and take a little iso and pipe cleaner and get in there ?

Yes, and yes. And yes.

That little slot is the airpath to the mouthpiece...the vapor just flows up out of the bowl, over the metal plate (and under the lid, inside of the seal) and through that teeny slot into the mouthpiece. Remove the mouthpiece and you likely won't need iso in there....any implement, even a brush, will clear the slot (and the port right below it where the mouthpiece sits). You should always keep that slot clean....it and the mouthpiece can get clogged with debris pretty easily. (I suspect this isn't your problem, again because you'd find the draw very restricted if the vapor path were blocked...)

 

[Kezzzzz]

Hey all , i recently have come to receive a FF2 . Been using it the past 2 days and thought maybe someone can give me some pointers as my usage has varied. I have so far tried both concentrate and flower following tips on this thread and some youtube reviewers . My personal experience so far has been with concentrates , i have to pull very hard after melting it into the pad to get some decent clouds and when i do i only average 2-4 hits , same with my flower and a full packing with 1 stir in between. I started with the medium setting for flower and have since bumped up to high , its funny bc i will only get maybe one or two visible clouds with a full packing and stir. Maybe i need some more time with it as i like the look and almost everything about it so far besides my results from use. Airflow is free flowing but i don't get production really unless i pull pretty hard m checked the mp and screen area and it all seems to be clear. I have only used it maybe 3x so far so. I'm gonna get to practicing more but i have been using the same material i use in all my other vapes.

hey, just got a new firefly vaporizer this week. bought this one mainly for on demand vaping, since trying to finish my friends pax 2 bowl alone was too much thc for me. Firefly 2 does not produce a lot of visible vapor unless you have back to back drags. but it still medicates me pretty well. the first time i was having this in low light conditions i thought it was spoilt. till i got hit ! also on medium heat setting you should be able to taste your weed. also if your airflow is not restricted then check if mouthpiece is loose or if the mouthpiece screen is bent. happened to me.

 

[mucsusn]

I only break it out once or twice a month, but holy fuck, when you get this vape dialed in for concentrates......it's flavortown on the way to a coma

 

[Riverpeth]

Travel kit for the FF2. I love building kits!



-the Maldon Smoked Sea Salt case is my stash container.

Do you happen to sell these? This looks perfect!

 

[Tiny88]

Do you happen to sell these? This looks perfect!

@Riverpeth
- the case is from Amazon.com, https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Caddy-...&qid=1503257973&sr=1-2&keywords=cigar+caddy+2

I am not selling cases yet, but plan to start a Instagram account to share ideas with everyone.

Cheers,

Tiny88

 

[Riverpeth]

@Riverpeth
- the case is from Amazon.com, https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Caddy-...&qid=1503257973&sr=1-2&keywords=cigar+caddy+2

I am not selling cases yet, but plan to start a Instagram account to share ideas with everyone.

Cheers,

Tiny88

Thanks! Have you had any issues with it? (Was just looking at the reviews and there's some comments about warpage and it not sealing)

 

[Tiny88]

Thanks! Have you had any issues with it? (Was just looking at the reviews and there's some comments about warpage and it not sealing)

@Riverpeth
- Haven't had any major issues with it; only thing was sometimes I would get tiny molecules of weed in my mouth. It was an easy fix, I just put a screen on top of the bowl.

 

[mitchgo61]

A little while ago someone asked if FF were going to be updating the app, and/or adding any new features. Looks like testing on a new version of the app will begin next week, with what appears to be several new features and enhancements. I'll know more once I get my hands on the beta version but hopefully this'll go smoothly and be rolled out to everyone sooner rather than later.

Anyway the good news is a new version of the app is coming.

 

[Tranquility]

A little while ago someone asked if FF were going to be updating the app, and/or adding any new features. Looks like testing on a new version of the app will begin next week, with what appears to be several new features and enhancements. I'll know more once I get my hands on the beta version but hopefully this'll go smoothly and be rolled out to everyone sooner rather than later.

Anyway the good news is a new version of the app is coming.

What SDK was used for the present version?

 

[mitchgo61]

What SDK was used for the present version?

I have no idea. I can try to find out.....

 

[mitchgo61]

Things have been pretty quiet in FF land for months now so I was happy to get the beta of the new app to test. It contains a few big changes, eg:

1. A slider with increments of 10 degrees F or 5 degrees C. You can now dial in nearly the exact temp you want.
2. The temps themselves are apparently more accurate.
3. The green "ready" light pulses every time you touch the buttons now. You get like two pulses and then it's ready to hit. That first hit is much faster.
4. You can draw for a shorter period of time, 7-8 seconds instead of 10, and get the same amount of vapor.
5. The app experience is a bit streamlined....you get an immediate "connect' screen when you open the app.

Overall, after playing with it for a day, I found this update to be quite helpful. It doesn't change the essential way the FF2 operates, but it gives you more control. I did a session starting at 380, and got at least 8 great hits before stirring and temp-stepping. I eventually cranked it up to 460, two notches into the "concentrate" zone, without combustion. I achieved something like full extraction this way and only got the overheating RED LED once in the session, towards the end.

I didn't notice much in the way of bugs in this version, so hopefully it'll be in general release soon. The temp slider is an excellent and very useful new feature...I'm not really sure how it interacts with the other ways you can set the temp (like the "calibration" slider), but I suspect given the way it works that it just supersedes the other settings. IE the only temp control you need to play with is the slider, if you like it. (The one downside is that once again you need the app to get to this great feature, and without it, you're just sitting at whatever temp you last set.)

Great update that should make folks pretty happy who've wanted more exact, and more correctly labelled temp control. Here's a shot of the slider screen:

 

[Tiny88]

Things have been pretty quiet in FF land for months now so I was happy to get the beta of the new app to test. It contains a few big changes, eg:

1. A slider with increments of 10 degrees F or 5 degrees C. You can now dial in nearly the exact temp you want.
2. The temps themselves are apparently more accurate.
3. The green "ready" light pulses every time you touch the buttons now. You get like two pulses and then it's ready to hit. That first hit is much faster.
4. You can draw for a shorter period of time, 7-8 seconds instead of 10, and get the same amount of vapor.
5. The app experience is a bit streamlined....you get an immediate "connect' screen when you open the app.

Overall, after playing with it for a day, I found this update to be quite helpful. It doesn't change the essential way the FF2 operates, but it gives you more control. I did a session starting at 380, and got at least 8 great hits before stirring and temp-stepping. I eventually cranked it up to 460, two notches into the "concentrate" zone, without combustion. I achieved something like full extraction this way and only got the overheating RED LED once in the session, towards the end.

I didn't notice much in the way of bugs in this version, so hopefully it'll be in general release soon. The temp slider is an excellent and very useful new feature...I'm not really sure how it interacts with the other ways you can set the temp (like the "calibration" slider), but I suspect given the way it works that it just supersedes the other settings. IE the only temp control you need to play with is the slider, if you like it. (The one downside is that once again you need the app to get to this great feature, and without it, you're just sitting at whatever temp you last set.)

Great update that should make folks pretty happy who've wanted more exact, and more correctly labelled temp control. Here's a shot of the slider screen:

Do you happen to know when the update will be released?

Thanx

 

[mitchgo61]

Do you happen to know when the update will be released?

Thanx

I don't. Beta testing just started yesterday, so a couple weeks at least I would think. I can see if I can get more info....

 

[kcmochris]

This is AWESOME. The temp slider raised it up a notch (no more guessing game, yay).

Thanks @mitchgo61 !!!!

Any better readings for the batteries? Kind of a loaded question but any "better" readings of the battery level? To be honest, I attribute the inconsistency on a brick to brick basis. Additionally, if the brick holds up to a 1 - 1.5 load reading...folks have to be realistic: 0 - 100% --with those parameters--is hard to get pinpoint percentages (as much as we won't single, numerical digit increments!)

 

[mitchgo61]

This is AWESOME. The temp slider raised it up a notch (no more guessing game, yay).

Thanks @mitchgo61 !!!!

Any better readings for the batteries? Kind of a loaded question but any "better" readings of the battery level? To be honest, I attribute the inconsistency on a brick to brick basis. Additionally, if the brick holds up to a 1 - 1.5 load reading...folks have to be realistic: 0 - 100% --with those parameters--is hard to get pinpoint percentages (as much as we won't single, numerical digit increments!)

Honestly, I didn't notice any change in the battery functions. I still have the same weird bug...left my battery in overnight when it was reading 3/4 and I get a dead reading the next day, even though the battery still reads 3/4 in the app. I'm not sure FF has even reproduced this bug given I've experienced it for 18 months but they don't seem any closer to isolating it. (I don't think many units have this issue from what I've read.)

Had I just kept using the FF on this charge it would've lasted a very long time. I got at least 25 hits before the bowl was dead and theoretically only 1/4 of the charge had been used.

Not sure if that answered your question!