Discontinued VRIPtech Heating Wand

splitz

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If I'm going all glass, then no screens are used. I've tried a tumble-weeded wad of hemp fibre in the 18M connection however, it gums up too fast and holds flavours. I've also tried an inverted screen (thimble screen from RBT milaana stem) stuffed in the 18M end with success. I find grind consistency plays the biggest role in air flow. I've since given up on my grinders and go straight to a pair of fiskars and a shot glass for full control.
 
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niall

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splitz said:
@PPN - your VHW and small bowl gets used daily!
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Nice setup! I always wanted Mark to make a hands-free kettle style bubbler incorporating the VHW stand dimensions around the 14mm female so you could do what you're doing there: hands-free! :brow:

Khantagious said:
I sure hope you are right! Is this based on some new insider information, or are you speculating based on previous posts here? Either way, thanks for keeping this thread alive, and hopefully the folks at Vriptech know that regardless of how much we love our 3.0, we are excited to see the new stuff!
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It's pretty old info I got direct from Mark maybe a year or two ago - he has prototype in hand and the process to dial in all the variables and production tooling etc. had begun. It's definitely his plan to keep iterating, and I understand there are more products in the pipeline too. He's slowing down our poor VripMaster :myday: but I think he has a few tricks left in him yet :rockon:
 
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lazylathe

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This is a continuation of the OG FC thread located here:
(a bit of history for this thread, the original thread was started by VapeXhale CEO on 31 October 2008!!)



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This is a very unique and pretty much unknown vaporizer.
The company, however, has been around for a very long time. They first entered the vape market with the Valloon, a hot air gun powered bag vape!
It is also still available for purchase...LOL!

The full name of this vape is VRIPtech vaporization Wand, also know as the VRIPMaster.
It is an ALL glass vape that uses a ceramic heating element to power the vape, temperature is adjusted via a twist dial.
The actual heating element and handle portion closely resemble a modified soldering iron.

The bowl is a 3 piece assembly consisting of an adapter that houses a glass screen, available in 14 or 18mm and the bowl that fits on top and seats the wand.
The red o-ring seen above can be moved up and down to place the heater closer or farther away from your herb.

Where it starts to get really interesting is the front section of the vape! This is where the magic happens!
A full glass, custom blown attachment that swirls and mixes the air before it hits your herb.
The ceramic heating element is fully encased by the glass section and is not part of the air path.
Best be careful with this beauty as a replacement cover is over US$100...

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The VRIPtech wand is known as a connoisseurs vapeorizer by the manufacturer due to various claims as to how it extracts.
As an owner of 3 wands so far, I can say that it extracts very well, just like any other high end vaporizer.

A video from the maker of this vaporizer!


This video also from the maker, explains some of the pseudo-science of the claims.


And some videos from a while ago...

All the way to blueish vapor...

A great vape that does not receive the notice it should!
 
invertedisdead

invertedisdead

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AFAIK this vaporizer also played a key role in the design/development of the VXL CLOUD. I believe the idea behind the Cloud was to create a hands free version of the VRIP, some neat posts about this on Ye Olde FC.

“When I want the ultimate vaping experience? I gotta go with the VRIP Heat Wand” - Stonemonkey55 / Seibo :sherlock:
 
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nonamekevin

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@stickstones i went back through the early FC thread on this vape and it seemed like you were in to it. 10yrs later, do you still reach for this vape? If you stopped using it, what took its place? It seems like an interesting idea.

:rockon:
 
stickstones

stickstones

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It's still something I break out on special occasions. The only all-glass convection vape I have, so it will always have a place. Once dialed in, it's amazing.

It's more work than I want on a daily basis. For the regular sessions, it's the Herborizer.
 
niall

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My last VHW element burnt out a while back, the cheap soldering iron electronics and ceramic element are pretty variable quality - some last for years, some a few months :( Last I spoke to Mark he still had a custom electronic VHW in the pipeline, with the new ground-glass joint to match the newer VCB, but that was probably 4-5 years ago now.. haven't heard back from him in a long while now so hopefully he's doing ok!

I ended up picking up a Crafty+ to keep me going, was considering grabbing a Hybrid but all of these QA issues 🤯

I still hold out hope a new VHW will arrive one day, but it's not looking good 😭
 
ataxian

ataxian

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niall said:
My last VHW element burnt out a while back, the cheap soldering iron electronics and ceramic element are pretty variable quality - some last for years, some a few months :( Last I spoke to Mark he still had a custom electronic VHW in the pipeline, with the new ground-glass joint to match the newer VCB, but that was probably 4-5 years ago now.. haven't heard back from him in a long while now so hopefully he's doing ok!

I ended up picking up a Crafty+ to keep me going, was considering grabbing a Hybrid but all of these QA issues 🤯

I still hold out hope a new VHW will arrive one day, but it's not looking good 😭
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Buy a pack of paper’s & Roll a fatty until vaping becomes available?
Lose a lung?
Bipedal creature’s have 2 of them!
Vaporizing taste decent if decent consumption is the bliss U-seek?
 
.brew

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audiodelic said:
The original glass on glass taste king with its bluish vapor at low temps.
This vaporizer inspired a revolution with seibo making the vapexhale after using this.

My wand died but still have the extra glass bowls and stickers for nostalgia.
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I still have my 2.0 and 3.0 sitting on the shelf of my closet. I haven't used anything other than my Evo for at least five years now.

I was just thinking about this blue vapor reality the other day. Is it no longer true that you're doing it right when it's blue and wrong when it's white? Those days are long gone with me now trying my hardest to milk my hydratube as thick as I can.

Anyone think I should be aiming for a translucent vape exhale with an Evo?
 
sheaegan24

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Is there a US plug version or do i have to get an EU to US plug adapter or AU to US plug asap depending on which device I purchase?
 
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lazylathe

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sheaegan24 said:
Is there a US plug version or do i have to get an EU to US plug adapter or AU to US plug asap depending on which device I purchase?
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I would email them and ask if they have any 120V versions.
If you buy another voltage one you will need a step up converter.
 
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Alexis

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sheaegan24 said:
Is there a US plug version or do i have to get an EU to US plug adapter or AU to US plug asap depending on which device I purchase?
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Last time I was on site, cos I long lusted to own VHW except unpredctable allergies and cost from States to UK, together with fragility and proneness to failiure...

There was always an option between EU and UK power cord, and US.

If stock permits, both should be offered still.

It's US based, so you should not have trouble.

I might misunderstand you though re location, pretty stoned.

Regardless, if you know what you need it should be evident on Mark's site.

Hope he is well.

My old friend Lazylathe and family too, always.
 
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.brew

.brew

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sheaegan24 said:
Is it possible to still purchase a heatwand 3.0 new it's the perfect glass vaporizer that I've been dreaming of
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Yeah, I have a new 3.0 and still minty 2.0 that I'd toss in with it. Have a custom bowl that was blown to fit the end many, many years ago.

I'd be interested in packing the whole kit up as an inexpensive deal. After the EVO came out I haven't used anything else. I don't even use all of my classic glass pieces anymore...they hydratubes are just too convenient.
 
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Gnome34

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I emailed through their website about 2-3 days ago and haven't heard back. Hopefully they are still open, this seems like an improved LSV which is one of my favorites.
 
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biohacker

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Gnome34 said:
I emailed through their website about 2-3 days ago and haven't heard back. Hopefully they are still open, this seems like an improved LSV which is one of my favorites.
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Website is gonzo. No IG activity in a couple of years. RiP VripTech. Mark was an OG!
 
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gambler

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Hello guys
this is my first post here but I been occasionally following some topics for several years now.

I broke the glass housing cover of my vhw 2 years ago but didnt care to just order a new one straight away because I was about to take a break from vaping anyways.

So now that I started vaping again (Im also using a Cloud Evo and Mighty) I would really like to experience the unique flavour and buzz Ive been used to with my VHW. Unfortunately I cant find any place to get the spare parts that I need. Thats why I finally registered at FC in the hope that anyone has any idea where I can get a new glass housing cover or maybe even a whole new VHW.
I was also using the Vaporization Chamber Bowl 4.2(?) with the glass on glass feature. Ive never been using the silicone tip and the VCB also has a few cracks in the glass connector so if anyone has an idea where I can get a new one please let me know.

Thinking about not being able to use a VHW for vaping anymore is making me sad because I simply cannot imagine that there is any other vaporizer out there coming even close to the excellent taste and vapor quality of the VHW. I really hope someone can help me.

Using google to search for Vriptech only leads to an US-phone number which I did not call so far because Iam from the EU and its quite expensive. Also Iam not sure if they will be able to help me anyway.

Greets
gambler
 
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