The Lotus Vaporizer

jambandphan03

jambandphan03

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Hey there, just wanted to mention that both of the Xing large reservoir lighters I got from ebay seem to have a delayed cut off. You let off the button and the flame will continue for a few seconds as the gas shuts down even though the button is no longer depressed. It's not as instant as other torches I have. Not sure if anyone else's is doing this. The main concern with it is setting it down to quickly, I've got to make sure it's out completely before I take my eyes off it. It does seem worse after a fresh refill, when the pressure is stronger inside the tank. I have also noticed that they lose flame size/strength dramatically after the fuel starts to get to about 1/4 full. Other than that, they do work pretty well, just something I had to get used to.

I couldn't be happier with my Lotus!! :D
 
natural farmer

natural farmer

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I don't know about Lotus 2.0, but my current Lotus kicks some major ass!!! :D

I am usually filling the bowl with whole nugs these days... Controlling the temp has become second nature by now and I don't even think about flame height much. I can achieve perfect roasting of the nug on all sides with 2-4 tasty hits, then lightly crumble between my fingers on my palm and scoop it in the al stem. Then I take a huge full taste hit and am usually done. If I want to be destroyed, I finish the bowl with another 4-6 big hits or else I finish it with a second session later!
It gets a very resinous herb to achieve so many hits, mind you. With lesser buds or leafy, dry Sativas it can go down to 2-3 hits only. And my hits are hot and short (5-8 secs long)!
Ahhh... I love my lotus and my herbs... :)

 
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Unisonruss

Unisonruss

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natural farmer said:
I don't know about Lotus 2.0, but my current Lotus kicks some major ass!!! :D

I am usually filling the bowl with whole nugs these days... Controlling the temp has become second nature by now and I don't even think about flame height much. I can achieve perfect roasting of the nug on all sides with 2-4 tasty hits, then lightly crumble between my fingers on my palm and scoop it in the al stem. Then I take a huge full taste hit and am usually done. If I want to be destroyed, I finish the bowl with another 4-6 big hits or else I finish it with a second session later!
It gets a very resinous herb to achieve so many hits, mind you. With lesser buds or leafy, dry Sativas it can go down to 2-3 hits only.
Ahhh... I love my lotus and my herbs... :)
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Me too! I'm still in awe about how well I know my lotus now. No counting, no nothing. I get perfect hits, everytime. It's like playing an instrument. And the music is beautiful.

I wonder why there are no "professional" reviews on this yet? On YouTube every other vaporizer is covered, but not this one. It deserves a spot next to the best vapes on the market. Everyone into vapes should know about the lotus.
 
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King

King

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Unisonruss said:
Me too! I'm still in awe about how well I know my lotus now. No counting, no nothing. I get perfect hits, everytime. It's like playing an instrument. And the music is beautiful.

I wonder why there are no "professional" reviews on this yet? On YouTube every other vaporizer is covered, but not this one. It deserves a spot next to the best vapes on the market. Everyone into vapes should know about the lotus.
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This review isn't on youtube, maybe you'll still enjoy it? I wrote it.

[URL='http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/best-of-the-lotus-vaporizer-thread.16733/'] [/URL]
 
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pjwalm

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I just sold my DaBuddha vape. Got fed up with the whip falling out/spilling and getting dirty. Also found it lacked flavor. I also disliked having to crank it up then turn it down before the sesh. Way too forgetful for that.

I think I'm gonna replace it with a Lotus. I like that you can walk anywhere with the Lotus without worry about whips, and have instant heat. I love it's size and it's bong centric design. :p It reminds me of a snapper bowl. Small, quick, hard hitting, and great taste. This will be primarily be a home vape, complimented by a MFLB as a portable. I have a few concerns though.

- Can the Lotus produce similar clouds? I've heard it can. I'm not a cloud chaser, but i do like a heavy high every now and again, which the MFLB can't provide.

- How does the unit preform in a group setting? How about around drunks/in a college setting? Is the bowl sized for 1 person? For two? I may eventually get a volcano for when people are over but for the next ~2 years this will be my group vape. Do non vaporists tend to spill or burn anything?

- Is the stem worth it? I've had bad experinces with j-hooks, so i know i don't wanna go that route. I typically prefer my vapor through room temp water. I'm leaning towards getting a full Lotus kit when it hits Massdrop because i assume it won't be much more then the Lotus+WPA kit directly from them. I anticipate using it mostly at home, but could see value in having a super durable and grinder-less vape for camping/festivals.

- That lighter looks like junk and i'm having trouble finding one that looks/feels nice and has good reviews. The Vector Minitro or Minitro X2 looks good, but is expensive and not really pocketable. Plus i worry about the safety breaking and/or being a pain. The Blazer GB2001/GB4001 look good but I could see myself quickly getting annoyed with adjusting the gas every light. The Blazer Firefox look like a decent push button solution. I also considered a Bernzomatic micro torch, which i could also use for sottering. All these are rather large which got me considering the off brand "ergonomic torch lighter" shown earlier in this thread... is it any good. What are your opinions on the lighter? Should I just stick with the stock one at first? Is it as bad as it looks? I know a bad lighters will ruin the experience for me. I also don't wanna spend $60 on a lighter only to have it accidentally pocketed. I don't wanna swap the headache of a whip for the headache of torch lighters. I'm leaning towards getting a Vector Minitro X2 for $35. Any opinions on this lighter/lighter vape combination.

- How variable is the bowl size? My DaBuddha bowl was too big to consume alone, and my MFLB bowl is too small to share. I've heard it's very variable in the E-Nano and really like that. Is this similar? Does one bowl do it for one person? Whats the load size? I usually get 'mids'. Rarely headdies and no concentrates, hashes, or extracts (yet).

- I've heard (in a review from a guy who had it for 3 years) that paint may chip/wear and that the natural finish would hold up better. Can anyone confirm? Leaning toward natural anyways.

Originally i had intended to go with an E-Nano. With the added cost of a Vector Minitro and lighter bringing it to a similar in price to an E-Nano i'm considering this route once again. I like the instant vapor and freedom of the Lotus, but if the E-Nano will be better for friends and give me less lighter issues then perhaps thats the way to go. It wasn't that bad being tied to a wire...

I'm sure i'll be happy either way. Thanks for your thoughts guys!
 
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vorrange

vorrange

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The Lotus is a powerhouse. It can't match the bigger hitters like the Cloud or the Sub, but it can match my HI with the proper technique.

The thing is, although it is easy to learn, the most easy of the flame units and of some battery units as well, it remains some technique to be mastered and that will reward you with very pleasant hits.

It milks my Ehle very quickly, even with my usual way of vaping with ungrinded nugs.

The taste is one of the best as well, the nano has the edge there, especially in the long hits since the wood starts to smell more.

The kit is the best way to go. If you don't have/want to spend much money, just get the vapor cap and wpa and use it in a bubbler or with a sherlock.

My lighter is working fine, and most do, but some don't. I want to invest in a good lighter like a vector eventually but i don't feel the need to. It's just because i use the Lotus so much, i might as well have the best rig possible.

I had the DaBuddha and what you wrote i also felt, bit by bit.

The bowl is great, it is efficient and can take an adequate volume, you can have a big hitter session or an efficiency session.

I think you'll be pleased with the Lotus. The Nano is not portable, get one after the Lotus at this point. I think you will make it better use. :D
 
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grokit

grokit

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I placed an order with the manufacturer, Mendocino Therapeutics, LLC.
Almost a week later I have heard nothing regarding shipping.
When I log into their website my order does not exist (although my account does),
even when I follow the link in the auto-email receipt.
The link to their help page does not exist either if that makes any sense.
I'm sure everything will be fine, but this is a little too laid-back for my taste.
Yes I have sent them an inquiry.
 
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jambandphan03

jambandphan03

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I have been using several heavy hitters, and often reach for the lotus through out the day. It can be a light or heavy hitter depending on how you like it, user controlled, pretty instant milking, and the density of the clouds I blow out can easily compare to my Sublimator, Heat Island and the Cloud that I used to have. I do love the portability of it, once you get the hang of the heat process, it's a power house. I just aim for the center of the plate with the torch till I see a glow start then I start to pull back a bit, enough to keep it just barely glowing, might do a tiny circle motion, keeping it close to the center and that seems to produce thick, high temp hits that I love. Once I see it milking up I pull back on the heat and let the rest of the ambient temp finish the hit which cools your load and keeps it from heating further. If I had to make a choice to keep only one vape out of the collection I've amassed so far, it would have to be the lotus.

 
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grokit

grokit

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pjwalm said:
I just sold my DaBuddha vape.
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I'm thinking that's kind of too bad, I haven't tried dbv but love my two ssv's.
It seems that either one would be quite complimentary to have along with a lotus (one needs ac power, the other one is off the grid & portable). I hope the lotus ends up meeting all of your vaping needs!
 
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Bouldorado

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grokit said:
I placed an order with the manufacturer, Mendocino Therapeutics, LLC.
Almost a week later I have heard nothing regarding shipping.
When I log into their website my order does not exist (although my account does),
even when I follow the link in the auto-email receipt.
The link to their help page does not exist either if that makes any sense.
I'm sure everything will be fine, but this is a little too laid-back for my taste.
Yes I have sent them an inquiry.
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For me it took 6 days after ordering to receive the lotus. I also sent an inquiry and they said they don't track domestic shipments. I ordered on a Friday night and it took them until Wednesday to ship. Longer than it should have taken, but since it was under a week I can't really complain.
 
grokit

grokit

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Hmm I ordered natural but black would have been okay, maybe because it's so close to the 27th they just put me on hold. I gotta say a quick thanks for the order, here's what's up email would have been nice.
 
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bagelbanger

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Ordered my kit with wpa adapter from ezvapes earlier this week and it arrived today. 4 days door to door on the east coast with a snow storm right in the middle. Came with a bonus acrylic grinder and a really cool glass stash jar with EZvapes logo on it. Top notch stuff. I originally wanted the j-hook version but they don't carry it so I figured I'd save a few bucks going with them, get a couple of bonus items and pickup a j-hook later on.

Very pleased with their service and it seems like I have the newest version with the deep bowl and the built in stir stick. If it wasn't for a self imposed t-break, I'd be baked as fuck filling this space with spelling mistakes and bad grammar!

Enjoy the weekend, FCers!
 
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1337Dude

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pjwalm said:
I just sold my DaBuddha vape. Got fed up with the whip falling out/spilling and getting dirty. Also found it lacked flavor. I also disliked having to crank it up then turn it down before the sesh. Way too forgetful for that.
Thanks for your thoughts guys!
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I personally think it's a mistake to try to replace DBV with The Lotus. As much as I love The Lotus, I don't view it as a replacement for a desktop vape. It's an excellent supplement though, as well as the best portable vape option.

The DBV is simply vastly more convenient than The Lotus for stationary use. The only time I turn off my DBV is before bed. I don't see any reason to turn it off otherwise. You don't need to use any butane (which goes pretty quick with The Lotus). The convenience of being able to suck up a bowl, plug it in, and draw your hit is hard to match. I can take a hit from my DBV while watching my favorite shows with one hand, and I don't have to worry about any techniques while taking my hit.

It takes a bit of a conscious effort on my behalf to milk a good hit from The Lotus compared to milking a hit from my DBV. It's not necessarily more difficult, it simply requires a little more attention. And because of that - with The Lotus, it's difficult to pay attention to what's in front of me while casually using it. It's not a huge flaw, it's simply less conducive for multi-tasking.

Which means it's extremely nice to still have a desktop vape. :)
 
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