Underdog or SSV?

[Ghosthunter987]

I'm looking for a vaporizer that will provide thick, tasty, pure vapor. I will also plan on using a bong with it. What are the pros and cons of each? Which one provides thicker clouds? Thanks.

 

[darkrom]

They will both work really well. The UD should have a higher vapor to air ratio. As far as taste I think most if not all people will agree that while a whip provides nice cooling and air path, it really robs the flavor.

Both are solid vapes so it comes down to preference. Both should be very pure vapor.

 

[Ghosthunter987]

So the UD having a better vapor to air ratio means it will have thicker clouds?

 

[barca14]

Another vote for the UD, when I first upgraded to it from my MFLB I honestly thought I had combusted the entire bowl because I had gotten such thick vapor. I suggest you get an Ubertwig, it heats up faster and it's a little cheaper. And if you dont have any glass, make sure you get the Aqua Vape. It really makes a big difference: me and my friends often do a 'one hit challenge' where we pack a lot into a stem and try to finish it all in one hit. This isn't even close to possible for me without the water filtration.
I've never used the SSV, but from what I've read you use a little more herb with it

 

[AGBeer]

But correct me if I am wrong - isnt the UD a fixed temp vape?

Being the owner of an SSV and previous owner of a log vape, both have their pros and cons. SSV worked nicely with the water pipe adapter but was kind of a pain in the ass having to bong with a whip in the equation.

I think you will be pleased with either vape for cloud production, but I think the UD will beat the SSV when it comes to efficiency. SSV gives THICK and tasty rips, but it goes through my herb much quicker.

 

[Ghosthunter987]

Thanks all, I've decided on the UD as I will just wait for the vapexhale. Cheers!

 

[SD_haze]

But correct me if I am wrong - isnt the UD a fixed temp vape?

Ill comment on this just because ghost said he decided on the UD.

Its less of a fixed temp vape than the traditional log vapes, including the CRZ.
But it is less variable than the HI.

Its extra variability comes from the screen placement. You can go from moving the screen way up close to get super dense clouds with just a tiny pinch of herb (perfect for vaporbonging), or you can move the screen back and get much milder less irritating, more flavorful clouds (perfect for dry hits)

Moving the screen is less simple than adjusting a variable power supply, so thats why i give bonus points to the HI. The screen adjustability is however a fun aspect for "modder" type users

 

[Gonzo]

I just want to add that a variable voltage power supply can also be used with other log vapes. This is the one I use with my UD's.....

http://www.amazon.com/Tekpower-HY-1502-Power-Supply-1-5/dp/B003EGYRP6

I personally like it because of the voltage read out.

 

[weedemon]

Thanks all, I've decided on the UD as I will just wait for the vapexhale. Cheers!

A fine conclusion to come to!

 

[Ghosthunter987]

So if I buy that unit I can use it to adjust temperature? I would think that the standard temperature would be enough right?

 

[Gonzo]

So if I buy that unit I can use it to adjust temperature? I would think that the standard temperature would be enough right?

This will depend on the individual. I mostly use a standard 12volt power supply and use the VVPS to crank up the heat a 1/2 volt - 1 volt for vaporbonging or the special occasion when I get my hands on concentrates. I just wanted to show that all log vape temperatures can be adjusted to reach desired temperatures, it just takes some tweaking.

 

[nawky]

selling my ssv for the underdog!!1

 

[weedemon]

to really adjsut the heat on your UD you use screen placement. the farther up the stem you put it, the cooler the hit will be, I put mine about 3/4 down the stem. and then use the glass stem attachment on it