alright, ~100 bowls in with the venty right now and wanted to share some thoughts.
Vapor: Very fluffy, and the vapor production is consistent throughout the entire draw, assuming your herb is primed and has vapor to give. The exhale is satisfying and you can see the cloud roll over each other…if that makes sense. The vapor does get harsh if you immediately start a fresh bowl at 410. The terps are overwhelming at that temp, and hurts my throat. Temp stepping is more enjoyable
Flavor: It’s alright, definitely muted compared to a convection-only device
Signature: GREAT. I am typically a fan of hybrid devices because to me, it always gets the extra OOMPH out of the herb, and this is no exception. Quality of the high is probably the best out of any of my devices. I don’t go above 383, which probably helps preserve the terpenes and canabinoids that get destroyed? at higher temps. no clue, just a guess
Ease of use: None easier. Every person I have passed this to loved it.
Price: $450 is too high. Get it on sale. I got mine at a steep discount.
Build quality: surprisingly great for a plastic device. feels great in the hand. no issues soaking the CU in a short iso bath. The only accessories I have for the venty is the alu dosing capsules. Haven’t found a need for anything more. ER04 is a thing, and there’s a 3 year warranty. I‘m not sweating it. With my VAS, i’ll have moved onto something new by then.
Battery Life: I would say it’s good for 12ish heat ups from cold. I would‘t count the battery life by bowls because if you do back to back, it’s less energy to maintain temp vs start from cold