I need something for times when I am outside of the house, and just want to take 2-3 hits and get on with my day without a great deal of maintenance. Any positive/negative experiences or extra info that ya'll would like to share with a potential buyer?
The FF can definitely be used in this way. I do it all the time. You do need a little privacy though. Not for long, but a little bit. And maybe a stirring / mashing tool.
I just keep a tool and a mini brush in my JyARz with my extra herbs. Always good to have a little extra, in case you meet a special someone who likes herbs...
The FF CAN be carried around in your pocket and seem natural. But, as far as pants go, you need to be wearing pants that fit well, or be wearing a belt, due to the weight. Tight pants and small pockets would be a bad idea. Jeans, slacks, cargo pants, and track pants (tied up well) have worked okay for me.
Since you're a low-consumption user, you would probably not need more than two batts, possibly one - although specific numbers would be needed to confirm, of course. I only ever need one battery, but I keep an extra in the car. Hell, I usually only need one bowl of 100 % legal herbs in my FF for the day.
If you'd have access to electrical outlets, the external charger is a nice way to subtly charge up.
It sure as shit ain't perfect for outside the home, but now that I've gotten used to those early flavor hits of the FF, I'm afraid no other portable will do, outside the home, for now.
But I still strongly prefer using the FF at home instead, and am always actively looking for something to replace it for out there so that I don't have to endanger it by making it leave the house. The Elevape SV looks interesting and I might pick it up out of curiosity, even though I don't much care for its vibe.
I hate to say it, but if you're looking for something to use ONLY out of the house, I'm not sure I'd recommend the FF. Maybe, but I'd look around first, for sure. And definitely read the entire thread.
Do you experience any burning of the bud or bad odour, or difficulty cleaning certain parts of it?
Portability is at the top of my requirement list for a portable vape (believe it or not..) so the firefly looks good!
Anyone who owns a shit-ton of vapes and can swear by the FF over the apparently more 'user friendly' Solo?
Couldn't be much easier to clean. Can make it look like new, other than a few ISO streaks on the inside.
The FF ain't the most portable, but with a couple restrictions, it can be a really great experience. It is certainly not for any on-the-go situation though.
Sometimes I'll still "char" my material a bit if I get a really leafy piece of 100 % legal herb in there. Or if I forget at what point I'm at with the session. Rare, once you find your groove.
I have a Solo and an FF, and I use them both every day. I would never use the Solo during the day, and I'd never use the FF to finish off my material at the end of the night. I use them completely differently. If I had to choose one, I'd choose the FF... and then buy some other vape that utilized at least some conduction. The Solo is a great vape, but for me... it's just a reliable tool. The FF, meanwhile, IMO, offers a much more unique vaping experience. And it just looks so fucking cool.
Are FFs all different or do they just often make small changes to continue to improve their product?
It seems as though minor tweeks are continuing to occur.
Been using an FF every day since late December.