Thanks. Do I need to read the separate vaporizer threads to get the "signature" info?
Every vape works differently, this can make them medicate the body differently. Some people like to switch vapes every few days/weeks to prevent their body from "Adjusting". Others need to use several different vapes to get medicated in the same session (start with one vape, finish with another).
This is partially why people go a little overboard collecting vapes - even if you have a high tolerance with one vape, switching to another vape could knock you on your ass with the same load size.
For me the Ascent with the stock stem was the smoothest/mildest vape I have owned. With its precise temperature control you can get some seriously low temp smooth tasty hits. You will not see much vapor though.
I honestly think the main reason why the Ascent vaporizer offers a smooth hit is because it's diluting the vapor. The retractable mouthpiece design allows fresh airflow into the vapor path. This makes the clouds less dense, therefor fooling people into thinking it isn't a "powerful vape" because they can't rip a huge cloud
If you replace the retractable mouthpiece with a straight 14mm waterpipe adapter and seal the vaporpath, you'll find the hits are MUCH harsher if you jump right up to high temperatures with a fresh load.
I still really enjoy the flavor from my Ascent. I've used 10 other vaporizers since getting my Ascent, not one can produce the extremely aromatic flavors I get in the 330-345F range with the Ascent. (Which is funny considering it's a conduction vaporizer - so many people get caught up on "Convection is king" - no it's not. It's a method of heat transfer - how the vape uses that heat is what determines how the vape will perform)