I am looking to get one to get away from my pen vape. Priority is health, so a clean “bake” with no plastics involved would be nice.

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    I work in the industry and have owned/handled countless vaporizers (lost count around four dozen). Unlike oil vapes, dry herbal vaporizers perform very differently.

    Dry herbal vapes come in many shapes and sizes - from stealthy portables to massive desktop units. Some are stealthy, some taste better, some cloud chase faster, some have better temperature regulation, etc.

    The thing to understand is that for most ents who use dry vaporizers, we have multiple in our collection because there is no “perfect” device for every scenario. PLUS it’s best to switch up devices a few times a year to avoid building up a “tolerance” to the device (it’s mostly psychological due to the habitual use of the device - load sizes, temps used, draw patterns used, etc).

    My advice would be to start with a good entry level budget-friendly device. Get your “bearings” on how dry vaporizers perform so you can then make a more educated decision when buying a second device (maybe you want one with a larger oven, or faster extraction, etc) - it’s a lot easier searching for comparison reviews where people say X device is different from Y device in such ways.

    Like feel free to ask me about a bunch of different devices, I’ll be happy to give you the pros and cons to that device (assuming I’ve handled it).

    For a novice user, I have three suggestions:

    • Xmax V3 Pro - great entry level device, removable 18650 battery (easy to swap out batteries and keep vaping), two cooking modes “session” (my favorite for the device) and “on demand” (less efficient, but pushes heater to heat up faster for a quicker “puff”)

    • POTV One Vaporizer (HealthyRips Fury Edge device with a few revisions for the specific vendor). I’d say it cooks a bit more efficiently overall than the Xmax v3 pro, but non removable battery is bad thing to some people

    • Dynavap Vapcap-B - a great budget friendly device that’s awesome when you learn how to use it. It’s an analog device with a cult-like following these days for good reason - it performs unlike most other devices on the market lol. They’re a fun device for off-the-grid use because it can be heated with so many different methods (electric induction coil, cigar torch, campfire coals, tea candle, even a magnifier and sunlight!). I think a Vapcap belongs in everyone’s collection (I even have a first-gen Omnivap from Dynavap which is made out of Titanium making it more indestructible lol)

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        I second a Dynavap if you like durability, no batteries to worry about, modular and easy to replace parts. Bonus (or essential for poor people like me) they have cheap options (B, BB3 and M models).

        They do have a learning curve which some people find easy and some difficult with varying experiences in between. I have an easy beginner friendly method if you or anyone else wants info on it.

        If you don’t like the idea of using a torch to heat the Dyna, you can use induction heaters instead, including portable ones like the Ispire wand.

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    I’ve got 4.

    • Pax 2 is a daily carry. Goes with me everywhere.
    • DaVinci IQ2 is another one I carry around with me occasionally, if I’m going to be out for quite a while.
    • Flowermate 5.0 is a night time use that stays at home. I don’t like carrying it around due to the stem.
    • MFLB stays in it’s box, hoping to see the light of day again.
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      Pax2 used to be my regular. Then briefly the flowermate stick because i got it on sale.

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          I believe the oven and tube are stainless. The oven lid is plastic on the outside (but it’s magnetic so I’m not sure) and the mouthpieces are silicone.

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            The dynavap is my favorite by far. It’s just so easy! If you go pax, get the budkups. They make loading and cleanup so easy!

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        I got the flowermate first because it was an upgrade from the mflb and was on sale. At the time I was reading heaps about the pax but it was around $400 where I live.

        Ended up getting one on sale about a year later, and once I figured out how to use it just right, it became my daily carry. And because I usually carry multiple strains, I’ll put the half oven in there so I can vary things up during my day.

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    I’ve been really happy with my Firewoods. I’ve got a 5 for daytime use and a 7 for nighttime. Love them both. Considering saving up for an 8 now.

    Also, when my 7 broke and I had to send it in for repairs (I’ve had to order replacement parts for the 5 - glass tubes and I am a klutz - and fix it myself a few times over the years but the 7 is a little more complicated) it’s been some of the best customer service I’ve ever had.

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      Yep, I have a FW5 and I absolutely love it. It’s a great vape for golf and going to family events where I can step outside for a minute.

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      I hit my vape when I need to calm down during the day (less often) or to unwind in the evenings (more often). It stays in the garage so I can step out and be less obvious about it but it’s not a secret.

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    DynaVap and Mighty+. Devices set on the opposite ends of the spectrum: consumption, construction, cost.

    Mighty+ is (thermo)plastic but it’s a medically-approved device, so no off-gassing and idiot-proof, expensive to buy with high material consumption. DynaVap is a miser with material, cheap to own and hard to master. Best used with an IH (I prefer the Ispire Wand).

    They both get me to where I need to be, at different speeds and complexities.

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    I own a Smono and as someone that doesn’t vape daily or even regularly I’m more than happy with it

    It’s small and easy to maintain. :)

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    My favorite vape is a DynaVap and a cigar lighter with 3 flames. There are also glass stems available.

    When vaping in public, I go for Fenix Pro with my Hula stem from the Dynavap.

    Both vapes do great when attached to a bong.

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    I’ve got a Dynavap and a Zeal! Highly recommend, it covers me well for portable and at-home use. Let me know if you need any help with ball vapes :)

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    The budkups are really good for that! The little round case holds 6 kups. 8 cut a plastic sheet to fit in the lid so i can write what strain is in each kup. I tried the dime bag to hold it all first but then got a fire dog bag that i like better.

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    I use Zeus arc gt. Is that good? I like it but have no point of reference. Sometimes a bit bummed out about battery life, if I go to a rave for example

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      You can get better performance with a convection or hybrid dhv imo. The products @Delta3DStudios@lemmy.world recommended are great for no heavy users beginners (btw welcome to lemmy man, good to see you again!). If you are an heavy user, I’d look into ball vapes (not portable though) or Tinymight2 (but it is expensive).

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        Thx! Happy to be here - I’ve blocked Reddit so I’m no longer over there dropping knowledge for r/vaporents users lol.

        Yeah the Xmax V3 Pro or POTV one are good affordable introductions to dry herbal vaporizers. Some people have a hard time breaking the habit of combustion and never fully get to enjoy vaporizers.