HindenPeter - You are correct to call me out on my very short and biased review. It was based on two data points (when I need to vape quickly and was very anti-combustion at the time). The review was based more on my personal desires during that period as opposed to the device itself.
Ive come to understand that combustion has its place in the world and I would like to submit another review:
As I posted in the vapeorsmoke Manufacturer section
http://www.fuckcombustion.com/viewtopic.php?id=4528
*****5 STARS*****
I realize this is a bipolar viewpoint from my previous review, but as stated, Ive discovered that I want to vape and combustwhen my body needs the desired effects from the appropriate route of administration.
Pros:
Size/Portability (smaller than the Iolite and just as small as the MFLB plus two batteries),
Ease of use anytime, anywhere in 10 seconds and I can administer my medication
Vape or combust option easy to control - and my favorite feature, anyone can use it and get what they want, and this is what I want. I like to vape during the day and combust at night/after meals. This is the ideal device to easily get it all!
-As for the vaping, it does have a learning curve, but with proper flame adjustment and the rectangle screen, it can be done. The most difficult part is not being able to see the vapor. This is not uncommon to portables but where the MFLB is advantageous (not many others after continued use with both devices IMO). It would be difficult to achieve this due to the metal bowl, but clear plastics for the mouthpiece and body? Not sure about the durability and safety of this type of plastic in this capacity. Obviously glass creates a more fragile device and you might have the problem of the glass becoming hotthinking outloud
Nice bowl size
Barely hot at all I could put it away immediately after use without problem. I have yet to use it, even when combusting, and make it hot enough to be uncomfortable.
Easy/quick refill Ive been using Vector, can get it cheap in bulk online (also have a Colibri lighter I refill on a regular basis with it). Never tasted butane or felt that it added/changed the flavor of my medicine to any significant degree.
Very easy loading/unloading of medicine wow, pop out, pop in, medicate. I wish everything was this easy.
Easy to clean each night- Iso is easy, quick, cheap and cleans perfectly.
All parts easily purchased (and overnight delivery) online. You could basically assemble one yourself from the parts if thats your pleasure.
Overall Just love it. Thanks VS. And thank you HindenPeter and lwien for the motivation to reassess my original analysis and collect more data before making a final conclusion.
I will actually be retiring all my other portable devices (MFLB & Iolite) tonight because of this device. Gotta go prep for the retirement party. Gold watches for everyone!
Just need some extra screens for my VS (the rectangle screen is genius) and I'm set.
Thanks VS for the great device. Now to hone my ninja skills
EDIT: Can't wait for the atomizer!