vapebuddy13
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nice, keep up the good work 
Discontinued Zion vaporizer
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Mister G
Deceptively Old Fart
HD Springer
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I have a feeling this thread might heat up a bit.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
About to heat up for sure. I'll be sharing my impressions soon. Perfect timing also as I just recently became flush with superb testing materials.
I am really looking forward to testing this device. Sorry ive been essentially silent here, but I do read it all.
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Well, I just woke up and watched the payment request notification pop up.
Bet I was the first to pay. Pick me out a nice one, find someone to drive you to the post office because of the wake and bake, and put that baby in the mail today!
Bet I was the first to pay. Pick me out a nice one, find someone to drive you to the post office because of the wake and bake, and put that baby in the mail today!
stickstones
Vapor concierge
I've had Sarah back for two nights now. I'm still dialing in my technique, so I'm inconsistent. But when it gets to the sweet spot I get multiple monster hits that taste good and pack a strong, stoney effect!
Yeh each build acts a little differently. So short heat-up with stock mouthpiece?
I'm in! Just paid. I can't wait! I have lots of other tools to compare and contrast with.
I could really use a new device after my Vapman Station was recalled. I'm in need of a safe and highly effective device to medicate silently at night in bed.
TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
Got my invoice and paid up! Can't wait for the rise of the Zion!
stickstones
Vapor concierge
Nice! This should be a good wave of feedback!
Here's my advice to you new Zion owners.
When you get it, make sure you charge up your batteries first. While they charge, take a few dry hits through it to see if you detect any flavours. (You shouldn't.) After they are charged, turn the power knob all the way up and hold the button down for 30-40 seconds. Use a strong light to look for off-gassing. (Highly unlikely.) Next take a dry hit without any power, then a dry hit with the button down. Keep looking for off-gassing or noticeable flavours. When you're satisfied there are none, you're ready for your first load.
I recommend using the stem to suck up the load rather than dumping it into the stem, but it's your choice. I find it is simplest if you always hold the stem with the load facing up and invert the Zion to place it atop the stem, then turn the whole thing right side up. This keeps the load in place. The load will be pulled up off the internal screen whenever you draw on the stem. To remove it, first take a pull and then reverse the procedure: invert the Zion holding the stem in place, then remove the Zion from the stem. (This is all second nature to Solo owners.)
Now for the best part. Start your first hit with the power knob at 50%. If you look at the Zion from the top with the power knob in the lower right, 50% should be around where the marker is at 12 o'clock. Since these units are hand-built, there could be some variety in the exact position of 50% but it's not enough to matter. The Zion isn't a precision instrument and doesn't need to be.
Hold the button down and after 5 seconds, start taking little test puffs. When you detect the vapour, you can start a steady inhale or do whatever suits you. You can inhale too hard at this setting so don't hoover it. Don't worry, at higher power settings the heater can handle a lot more flow if that's your style. This is just a baseline to get you dialed in. If you found that vapour too thin, turn the knob up 45° and repeat. If you prefer thinner tastier vapour, turn it down 45°. At each position, just hold the button down and take test puffs until you taste the vapour. Don't be afraid to keep the power on. Since the Zion is convection, holding the button down just uses up your battery and not your load (unless you're drawing air through it of course). It shouldn't take more than three test hits to find your sweet spot.
When you get it, make sure you charge up your batteries first. While they charge, take a few dry hits through it to see if you detect any flavours. (You shouldn't.) After they are charged, turn the power knob all the way up and hold the button down for 30-40 seconds. Use a strong light to look for off-gassing. (Highly unlikely.) Next take a dry hit without any power, then a dry hit with the button down. Keep looking for off-gassing or noticeable flavours. When you're satisfied there are none, you're ready for your first load.
I recommend using the stem to suck up the load rather than dumping it into the stem, but it's your choice. I find it is simplest if you always hold the stem with the load facing up and invert the Zion to place it atop the stem, then turn the whole thing right side up. This keeps the load in place. The load will be pulled up off the internal screen whenever you draw on the stem. To remove it, first take a pull and then reverse the procedure: invert the Zion holding the stem in place, then remove the Zion from the stem. (This is all second nature to Solo owners.)
Now for the best part. Start your first hit with the power knob at 50%. If you look at the Zion from the top with the power knob in the lower right, 50% should be around where the marker is at 12 o'clock. Since these units are hand-built, there could be some variety in the exact position of 50% but it's not enough to matter. The Zion isn't a precision instrument and doesn't need to be.
Hold the button down and after 5 seconds, start taking little test puffs. When you detect the vapour, you can start a steady inhale or do whatever suits you. You can inhale too hard at this setting so don't hoover it. Don't worry, at higher power settings the heater can handle a lot more flow if that's your style. This is just a baseline to get you dialed in. If you found that vapour too thin, turn the knob up 45° and repeat. If you prefer thinner tastier vapour, turn it down 45°. At each position, just hold the button down and take test puffs until you taste the vapour. Don't be afraid to keep the power on. Since the Zion is convection, holding the button down just uses up your battery and not your load (unless you're drawing air through it of course). It shouldn't take more than three test hits to find your sweet spot.
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
We may have been tied looks like haha, I also paid as soon as I saw it in my inbox one minute after it arrived...
Shouldn't be long now til we have a full on beta test fest going here!
Very excited to figure out my own technique for this guy, thanks for the starter tips @pakalolo!!! I know I always dig your methods
I anticipate a lot of battery and charger discussion, so here's a couple of valuable resources:
http://www.mpoweruk.com/chargers.htm
http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/indexBatteriesAndChargers UK.html
The battery comparator link for 18650s at the top of this page is quite useful.http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/indexBatteriesAndChargers UK.html
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
An area that I have ZERO knowledge in and will rely totally and completely on you experts.
Thanks in advance...
At least until y'all have learned me...
little maggie
Well-Known Member
I've been away from all things vape for a few months. Is there a way to get on a waiting list for preorders?