Vapocane was my in order 7th lighter-powered vaporizer that I have used. After reading some reviews, seeing the pictures and watching the demo video with funny music, I was looking forward to try this thing. The all glass air-path with 2 methods of heating (with or without butane inhaled) promises a satisfaction for my taste requirements.
However, before using the Vapocane, I have been using Gn0me Classic during my stay in Spain, and I have used UD and MW since then, so my view could not be more critical. Moreover thanks to the post above, clarifying the differences between A and B version I can provide updated impressions. Let's see how I rate this vape in different categories.
I have obtained Vapocane Standard (version "A") Gold 19mm
1. Portability
8 / 10
Vapocane or any gong glassware is not really intended for portable use, moreover the Standard A version is apparently thinner and more delicate than the B. However, the marker case provides excellent protection of Vapocane while carrying. If you have some small 19mm glassware, portable usage can be recommended but I don't relocate my glassware often because I broke too much of it. I have used the 19mm WS mouthpiece connector with the Vapocane.
2. Efficiency
9 / 10
The bowl is small. You can load small amounts for effective vaping but it's definitely not a party-hitter. Quite restrained air-flow contributes to the effectiveness. Bigger amounts work good but with additional stirring. The bowl can provide some solid hits with good vapor-air ratio of course depending on your learning curve. Unlike electric vaporizers, with majority of lighter powered vapes it is up to your (and lighter's) heating skill to determine the vape's efficiency. Vapocane can vaporize until really dark ABV (see the ABV on the picture below); nevertheless, I find vapes like HDVape or Gn0me to be able to turn the herb brown more easier (as will be stated in heating section).
3. Ease of use & manipulating
5 / 10
Vapocane is not the most easier vape to use. The heater gets really hot and you have to use the rubber protector from the marker case in order to manipulate with the heater. Messing with these things while high trying to stir the load is annoying. Additionally, the hot heater is tricky to put on a stable place without rolling away because the marker case is not good enough to take the heater when it is really hot.
4. Stealth
Due to its dimensions and methods of use, Vapocane is not really stealthy. You can vape alone, or in a circle of friends but hardly in public places. Fizzling sound of a torch lighter does not secure the stealthiness either.
5. Pre-heating & additional-heating
7 / 10 direct method
5 / 10 indirect method (need bigger torch)
The long, conic shape of Vapocane causes that the heating source is quite distant from the loaded bowl. This brings bigger heating time but comparable with Glass VaporGenie or HDVape. As with most of lighter powered vapes, the slower you inhale the bigger the temperature. Using the direct method of heating significantly reduces the heating time. However while using Vapocane, you have to inhale in such speed, as you "suck in" the outer blueish torch flame inside the heater or you have to point the flame slightly above the hole otherwise it can melt. Then you have to allow some time for "cooking" the herb in order to see some nice clouds exhaled. Nonetheless, there is a drawback. The tip is too small for proper airflow. I have found that some drag to the lung-pulling force must be applied. Apparently, the version A has even smaller air-hole than the cheaper B version. Moreover, over the time of usage, especially when you allow too much of flame touching the tip of Vapocane, the air hole shrinks even more. There are some methods to make it bigger again. You have to heat the end and push non-melting material through the Vapocane, but be careful not to burn yourself. Other method could be to break the end to make the hole bigger? (not recommended though).
Indirect method was very hard for me to accomplish with my torch lighters. Obviously, I don't own a big torch to deliver such heat. I have used the included plastic torch and my metal jim-beam torch, but I was not able to heat it indirectly with success. Nevertheless, when I use some other flame heat-source (f.e. gas oven) for indirect heating I had success. Anyways I think that Gn0me vaporizer solved indirect heating method better. The ripples in the heating element provide better heat penetration to the air-stream. Moreover, they provide a solid twist of the air that can allow vaporization of the whole bowl more evenly and thoroughly.
6. Taste & vapor path
9.5 / 10 direct method
9.8 / 10 indirect method
Since the taste and air-path cleanness is my primary concern regarding vaporizers, the Vapocane did not disappoint me in this field. Taste is classy glassy, without additional fumes and byproducts. Vapocane is one of the few lighter powered all-glass convection vaporizers. The possibility to use it by 2 methods is pleasing. If you want to get a nice tasty hit as fast as possible, use the direct method. If your primary concern is the top notch taste, buy a fat torch and do the indirect method allowing at least 1 minute of heating.
The airpath consist of the glass heater/bowl/bong + metal screen so it's 100% glass except the screen. The taste difference between direct and indirect method is noticeable.
7. Durability
5 / 10
The thin gong and generally fragile Standard "A" version needs your careful attitude. You have to treat the Vapocane like your baby, since it is easy to break or overheat and melt the hole. However, when one demands the glass-like cleanness, one have to deal with the consequences.
8. Maintenance
The Vapocane team provided with cleaning brush which is cool. The Vapocane and the 19mm bowl can be cleaned easily with ISO, salt and the brush. The marker case is also a very nice place to hide your Vapocane.
Verdict
Portability 8
Efficiency 9
Ease of use & manipulating 5
Direct heating 7
Indirect heating 5
Taste direct heating 9.5
Taste indirect heating 9.8
Durability 5
Pros: Cheap price, All-glass without butane taste, efficient, cost/quality ratio (B version)
Cons: Small airflow, prone to crack, no heat retention, bad indirect heating, hard to manipulate
Apparently, the B version is better choice because: is cheaper, has better case, the glass is thicker, the intake-hole is bigger (as confirmed in above review).
If you want all-glass cost-effective vape, buy the Vapocane-B.
Where to buy?
http://vapocane.com/
Some pictures (click to enlarge)
It happened on out national day.. 3rd march , nice compensation for the shitty country i'm in 
