As @readyman mentions, a high end desktop vape like the EVO is hard to compete with overall, but I can make do with a quality portable evape. Lots of people love butane portable vapes (great for full extraction) but they don't compete very well compared to portable evapes (electronic) wrt (with regards to) temperature stepping ability and consistency. But if you are just looking for flavor and kick they can be a good option. Personally I wouldn't get one that requires huffing butane (ymmv).Thinking about another vape but as good as desktop but no cord I have an EVO would the Minivap vape be comparable for flavor and kick just asking thanks
Hey man, I've been using an evo daily for almost a year, with only short breaks here and there where I'd use an SSV or Flowerpot. Recently I've acquired a minivap OG Teflon.Thinking about another vape but as good as desktop but no cord I have an EVO would the Minivap vape be comparable for flavor and kick just asking thanks
I picked up an inexpensive digital scale from Amazon; it's rated to 0.001 grams, in the range of 0 to 20 grams. $18.@CANtalk
What scale are you using to accurately measure that small amount of flower?
The EVO taste very decent in my humble opinion.Hey man, I've been using an evo daily for almost a year, with only short breaks here and there where I'd use an SSV or Flowerpot. Recently I've acquired a minivap OG Teflon.
Versus RBT, Mistvape, Dynavap with Induction Heater, Sticky Brick, and elve8r, the minivap is by far the closest portable to the experience of an evo. My teflon was purchased used and white walls my tubes just like my evo, SSV and flowerpot.
The differentiating factor of the evo is how consistent it is, leading to dead simple operation. Of all the portables I have tried, the minivap is the only that comes close. The glass model is even stronger than the peek/teflon models. However, the guidelines of where you should use a minivap are so narrow that really, it's an indoor portable, especially if you live in a place of relative humidity.
If cordless is a necessity, and you are searching for a vape that just works like an evo, the minivap is your best bet, however, if you use predominantly in-doors, a desktop would be preferable. And at that point, the evo is way less cumbersome to use than a minivap. Personally, my corded evo is less fidgety than my battery minivap.
So personally I would not say a Minivap will be portable evo, on paper they are similar, performance is similar, ergonomics and usage patterns go straight to evo, unless you absolutely need cordless, i.e. Moving around. Keep in mind it's advised that a battery minivap should not really be moving around in use, user manual states to use it on a table. So basically, if using on the go, be careful as you can.
Added with how you have to order from the eu, it's kind of a stretch since it's way less portable than it implies. I actually purchased the ac adapter for it so I can use it like a desktop. The battery will be for camping trips, or maybe friends houses, otherwise it's just as easy to cart my evo around and wait just as long for the heat up . Don't take me wrong, the minivap is great, but it will only be a portable evo insofar that it's an at-home portable.
Very much agreed. I tried an Elev8r and fell in love with the all glass path. Quickly got tired of the torch and the evo became my new daily shortly after. I think it's my favorite vape hands down. Such a cohesive and flavor packed experience every single time!The EVO taste very decent in my humble opinion.
I have a MINIVAP portable that is close to the EVO.
Thinking about another vape but as good as desktop but no cord I have an EVO would the Minivap vape be comparable for flavor and kick just asking thanks
As @readyman mentions, a high end desktop vape like the EVO is hard to compete with overall, but I can make do with a quality portable evape. Lots of people love butane portable vapes (great for full extraction) but they don't compete very well compared to portable evapes (electronic) wrt (with regards to) temperature stepping ability and consistency. But if you are just looking for flavor and kick they can be a good option. Personally I wouldn't get one that requires huffing butane (ymmv).
In small form factor portable evapes, hybrid heating is helpful for extraction (kick) and still good flavors, as well as a good chamber size. The Crafty (and +) has very good chamber size options from small to large (especially for an ultraportable), with capsule capability too. It's dead simple to operate as well, has similar: heat up time, good warranty and customer service reputation, large ownership communities and mature product history. You can blow good sized clouds from a full bowl with the Crafty and Mighty.
@owsley, to add to @macbill's response, there are custom cannabis glass blowers all over the place as well; it depends on what your budget is for quality glass. I do love quality glass. My China hydratube experience has been hit and miss so far (stay tuned)...
Happy EVO Friday everyone . The EVO is killing it today. After keeping my vaped amounts low last weekend, I had a great time here a little earlier .
I just finished my first small ELB of Strawberry Cough with a bit of Sour Tangie (both strong sativas). I used my scale again and weighed out 0.036 grams, dry vape microdosing this small amount at low temps... it got me big time haf . Very stimulating (and quick onset). I'm sure it helps to have quality batches of flower; exhales blew visible vapor from the first two draws. I'm currently just over 3.5 hrs in (I finished that ELB off at 390F or so wet ~1 hr ago).
I'm blown away at how low my tolerance is, and how much these small amounts are affecting me. Such a low tolerance totally gives me my favorite cannabis experiences... big and strong and stimulating .
Here are a few pictures for reference. Microdosing! 0.036 grams of coarse grind 62% Boveda mason glass jar stored cannabis flower...
Next to a (CAD) penny (basically the same size as a US penny). Lots of pistils there .
In the ELB. The pack has some spaces so it should sit a little lower if better packed. I'd estimate this weight to be ~ 1/5 of the ELB (in volume).
The later 390 F wet draws don't have visible vapor. You can taste more toastiness and the vapor is soft and smooth. It doesn't feel like much was taken in but wait 5 minutes or so... . It's still significant and the effects are impressive.
Considering I used to do full ELBs...
The EVO delivers in every way and in every way you use it. Incredibly consistent too.
Enjoy Friday night
Hey friend! I never wound up getting the flower pot as my heavy hitter, but went elev8r instead. It would be a good candidate for micro dosing experiments due to using a coil instead of a torch to heat it.Thx @nonamekevin . I've been taking breaks Mon-Thurs most all of the time for years and I've been trying to lower my cannabis use, delving into microdosing about 6-8 months ago. I resurrected a good thread and read on it that's bubbling along again. I've been seeking a better cannabis-life balance, with the added important benefit of keeping tolerance low and experiences large and profound. Until recently it's been by eyeballing amounts. Microdosing has definitely upped my experiences in many ways. I have a very detailed routine and have slowly been decreasing amounts on-and-off for months (building evidence and documenting most everything to guide my path with knowledge, not guessing). Recently I was away from home for near two weeks but I combusted a couple grams worth of cannabis so it wasn't much of a break . Still, I've noticed consistently and recently again that if I continue to ratchet down my amounts, even week to week, it helps improve my experience. Last night was potent . I did another 0.035 gram measured ELB of the same in the evening (same leftover grind with a touch of Acapulco Gold strong sativa)... and it was a kinda night. I was very high for over 11 hours, went to bed late, ~5.5 hrs after the last session and still slept like crap . Next weekend I want to try even less on Friday so that Saturday's are better. Crazy stuff. Thx for noticing my posts , much appreciated; I think cannabis is great and enjoy sharing stories and experiences with those who like to do the same . And pictures are a great way to reach out. I hope you like the FP choice. Enjoy! The EVO owner group is quite laid back, it's a killer vape (many prefer it over the FP and vice versa) and you are welcome join us. New owners show up with regularity and it's great to have more people here.
Saturday so far is good and I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend . I'm on a small ELB of Ghost Train Haze again with the EVO, a good start to the day. Here's a new (and better) picture of my batch of Ghost Train haze; I highly recommend people try it.
Here's a good full size picture in this link. Click on the picture to zoom in, https://i.redd.it/56p8uyzu62d41.jpg.
With weekly my cannabis routine and break I get a front row seat to how quickly tolerance builds. Even the second day after a break is most always a step down from the first day. Still, I feel good .
I use the brushes @Relaxed picked up (and mentioned by @macbill) to do a quick ELB cleaning (15 seconds or so) after I finished the second higher temp session (I always use one of these brushes to clean the ELB after use) and I loaded up a small ELB of some Blue Dream flower for next .
Have a nice afternoon/evening everyone
ROSIN is so intoxicating?Hey friend! I never wound up getting the flower pot as my heavy hitter, but went elev8r instead. It would be a good candidate for micro dosing experiments due to using a coil instead of a torch to heat it.
That's still wild to think 0.035g gets you where you want to be. Besides a night of edibles a week ago, I've been on a break for three weeks tomorrow. I'm sure when I return to it, smelling my stash jar might get my medicated.
Do you miss the experience of fully loaded ELBs? I applaud your discipline for being able to get you usage to a level that you're comfortable with, and your mention of a cannabis-life balance kind of hits home. Before I took a break, I would chose consumption over more productive activities, like gym time.
Cheers homie.
........................................................................................................Thinking about another vape but as good as desktop but no cord I have an EVO would the Minivap vape be comparable for flavor and kick just asking thanks
I use this one with three decimal places....but, I discard the least significant digit. IMO, its the only way to get accuracy to two decimal places.@CANtalk
What scale are you using to accurately measure that small amount of flower?
The MV is good flavor 4-sure!........................................................................................................
Yes, the miniVAP would be comparable for flavor and kick.
I had both at one time and then sold my EVO... have multiple miniVAPs now.
IMO the miniVAP has slightly better flavor, I find it to be the truest flavor of any flower vape I've ever used.
EVO comes really really close.
1/4 of a miniVAP basket gets me fully medicated so I think it kicks/ is also very efficient with herb needed.
I LOVE the miniVAP Flexicone module baskets!!!
I hated the EVO loading sysytem, unless you wanted EVO for concentrate use.
MiniVAP battery used to be the longest lasting by far. Currently?
And if you bring it up to temp on AC puck and then pop on battery, it goes nearly forever
If you love yourEVO, you will love the miniVAP
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It looks like another nice scale. The US Amazon has a lot of great looking 0.001 g rated scale options compared to Canada Amazon. FWIW, so far I find I'm pretty comfortable with a delta in the 0.005 gram range, after testing the scale with tweezers adjustments, adding/removing pieces of coarse grind flower. Plus the repeated use and related observed consistency... to this point. And the measured weight seems line up fairly well with other scale measurements reported with good object comparisons. Still, this is all on paper in the end .I use this one with three decimal places....but, I discard the least significant digit. IMO, its the only way to get accuracy to two decimal places.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011J88S8M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like the EVO for the FLAVOR and for MEDICAL reason’s!Very much agreed. I tried an Elev8r and fell in love with the all glass path. Quickly got tired of the torch and the evo became my new daily shortly after. I think it's my favorite vape hands down. Such a cohesive and flavor packed experience every single time!