I have concerns about my new VXN, VXNail, VapeNail... Most importantly, what happens when resin gets inside the glass chamber of the EVO?
Clean it with a bottle brush and iso, just be careful that iso ONLY gets inside the bamboo.
It's going to happen, my wax bubbles up fiercely. I've only used it a few times and the slit is already coated.
Perhaps look into a different source for concentrates? I've never had anything bubble up fiercely like you describe when loading a proper sized load.
I can mitigate the risks by using very small amounts, inhaling slowly, and tilting the EVO so it has to fight gravity to bubble out the slit. Even with these precautions I'm scared continued use of the 'nail' may diminish the purity of my expensive vaporizer.
I believe that's the intent of the VXN. You ideally load just enough that you can finish it in one hit. Many benefits to this. More efficient with your oil, always that pure first hit taste, no mess.
By no means do I have extensive experience with my VXN's yet, but from my use so far, I've not had the issues you describe. I load a small amount in, and inhale. I do inhale slower then I do with flowers, but I wouldn't say it's a significant difference. There is definitely no tilting involved.
Can we also talk about how unsafe operating this thing is? The game is to get super high and then quickly attempt to pull a tiny, molten-hot tube out of a thermal core. If you make it past round one without burning yourself (unlikely)
I've yet to burn myself on the VXN, but yes, it is certainly possible. But then again, you'd have that same risk with a blow torch. Even after leaving the VXN in the EVO on max to self clean, the top does not get hot. I can easily pull the VXN out with no issue if I grab it by the rim.
You get to play the 'guess when heat levels aren't skin blistering' waiting game.
This is exactly why Stonemonkey and others have suggested getting two or more VXNs. That way you always have one ready to go.
Over exaggerations aside, for $25 how does this thin, tiny, piece of glass not come with a couple O-rings and a simple stand? (a bottle of aloe would have helped too)
Yes, a VXN stand would be a nice accessory, and one that I'd definitely buy. For the moment, I'm just using a shot glass to put the hot VXN in.
Honestly, I think you're worrying a bit too much. Can you get your EVO dirty with a VXN if you're not careful? Sure, but just clean it if you need to.
Can you burn yourself if you're not careful? Yes, but that's why I NEVER pick up a VXN from the bottom, even if I think it's cold. I could be super stoned and forget that's the one I just took out.
I don't know, I'd suggest you load a bit in and relax