My Vape Rate Template :-)
Disclaimer: Although the title does NOT mention it ...
.... This is about PORTABLE VAPES
My History with Porti Vapes = This discussion is based on the DynaVapM and the VapManClick
Components: are we talking about cheap plastic or titanium and yes, u get what u pay 4 🙂
Let’s use the M as an example (again) → stainless steel with cap and O-rings
The cap seemed of flimsy metal (easily bent) and O-rings are not a good idea = 8/10
The VM was made of wood (three options), gold plated bowl and different mouth pieces
…I will NOT rate the components of cases/casings
The VM I purchased was cherry wood burnt in on the bottom and plastic mouthpiece
…if it was not for the gold, I would think this was a cheap toy - made in China ?
The base plastic mouthpiece with the coil is a POS - shoulda closed the carb & give glass 6/10
Look n Feel: Some DynaVapMs had issues with the caps and some could be spun more easily
I have BIG hands and the M feels comfortable in my hands - M7 had better mouthpiece = 8/10
The VM looked and small and felt “cheap” … It looks kinda cool on the shelf, butt …
Was gonna give it an eight, but the wood treatment or lack thereof bugs me = 7/10
…also felt the filter clips seemed flimsy …
Portability: we are talkin about portable vapes here = so, how do they do ?
I will always use the 2021 DynaVapM/DVM as my reference cuz that’s where I started
The 2021M came with a cardboard fold book that fits in the pocket …
…all you need in other pocket is a butane lighter - some call torch = 9/10
The VapMan came with a nice little case that will NOT fit into my pants pocket
…also, will NOT go into the case with the chamber loaded here ☹️
…and nothing is provided to help in that scenario + torch needed = 7/10
Outside: If there is already a rating in portability, why is there another one called “outside” ? you ask
With the DVM and the VM a butane lighter/torch is required …
...based on past experiences … butane does NOT do well in the cold ..
...based on past experiences … butane does NOT do well in the cold ..
Wind should NOT be an issue unless one is using lighters lol
I usually light my DVMs inside and blow it outside or in garage = 7/10
Personally I would NOT even take the VM outside = 6/10 !! ☹️
Durability: We are “speaking” about portable vapes here and as such, can expect them to be dropped
The DVMs are made out of metal and when I dropped one, cap dented, butt stayed on 9/10
With the VapMan/VM someone on youtube caught the cherry version on fire !!
Someone else informed us that the screws for the bowl came loose over time 7/10
Capacity: the vapes I have go from 0.1g to 0.25g and some need coarse grind, others prefer fine …
The DVMs were to have a capacity of 0.05 or 0.1g adjustable via their filter called CCD
However, I did NOT trust to change CCD location until I got the DVM7XL
and it seems people like the capacity of more than 0.2g - at least have the option
Thus based on these points the M7s are 8/10 and the VM is a 10/10
Taste n Vapour: I am TERRIBLE at taste testing and analysis, butt likes vapour n smell lol
Vapes are supposed to be and are … SO much tastier than a pipe or jay - for me in any case
...and I do like me some vapour …
The DynaVapM had a learning curve for “dialing it in”, butt once dialed …
...the vapour and taste were there - could it get better ?? 9/10
The VM actually required me to get two new butanes to try and dial it in - more on that …
The taste was overwhelmed by the cherry wood taste - even after two loads…
...for vapour I have to actually go ten seconds past the clique
... as my expectation on taste was HIGH → 6/10 !!
Ease of Use: In this section we need to discuss the learning curve, vape activation and combustion ?
The DVM - my point of reference - worked well right away and took a week for me to dial it
Loading the DVM with the straw sucking method or japping it into ground herb work well.
However, during the learning curve (not curb lol) I did combust a number of times.
...will call this prone to combustion if one is not careful …
Also, as mentioned earlier … not all models spun well for me & some HATE the spin…
This means trouble for the DynaVapM = this is NOT a strong point → 7/10
For the VapMan/VM one needs to get the correct lighter and find “best lighting” lol
You need to know where to hold it as you light it - cuz you can burn your fingers !!
Once I figured out what worked for me and which lighter … it was actually fine 9/10
...some say the funnel with older models helped loading the bowl
Cleaning & Other: My e-Vape needs to be cleaned with ISO after every load
The DynaVap does not - just scrape out the AVB with the digger on the cap
...on occasion the tip needs to be lit and one scratches the CCD filter with a pin
...about once a month I clean a frequently used DVM with ISO - not O nor cap
Still have issues using hash or extracts in the DVMs → 8/10
As my VapMan is new … I have only dumped and wiped with Q-tip so far
If you do successive lightings, the VM gets HOT
VapMan is supposed to be amazing for extracts n hash = 9/10
Okay, we are almost dunn here lol
There were 10 categories and all were scored out of ten
The VapManClick in cherry wood got a final score of 76%
The DynaVapM got an overall score of 83% ...
The VapManClick in cherry wood got a final score of 76%
The DynaVapM got an overall score of 83% ...
Thus, I have decided that the line in the sand is 80%
In order for me to recommend a vape, it MUST score at least 80
...using this template
In order for me to recommend a vape, it MUST score at least 80
...using this template
Fear NOT !! The VapMan is being tested DAILY
...in order to "see" if we cannot find the missing four points lol
Cheers !!
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This discussion was done using two butane operated portable herb vapes as examples.
We all know there are also e-vapes/ElectronicVapes ... AND ...
There are IH/InductionHeaters that can be used with the DynaVaps.
My understanding is ... there is an IH for the VM/VapMan also,
..........but I am unsure of the details...
The Ispire Wand for the DVM costs about $200, which is twice what i paid for the M
We all know there are also e-vapes/ElectronicVapes ... AND ...
There are IH/InductionHeaters that can be used with the DynaVaps.
My understanding is ... there is an IH for the VM/VapMan also,
..........but I am unsure of the details...
The Ispire Wand for the DVM costs about $200, which is twice what i paid for the M
When people discuss e-Vapes battery life and strength seem to be factors
.....I imagine temperature controls are an item also ..
.....I imagine temperature controls are an item also ..
I do have a Utillian 722 e-Vape and I will run the template against it here ...
CO$T: e-Vapes may be more money than the DVMs and VMs
The U722 went for around $200 = twice the DVM
The well-known and loved Arizer Solo II is on sale for $240+tax
We will NOT even discuss the $500 e-Vapes here = CRAZY man
We will NOT even discuss the $500 e-Vapes here = CRAZY man
Thus, at $200 I will give the U722 a 10/10 !!
Components: The mouthpiece was the worst component on the U722 for me... (-1)
It was made of plastic and tasted as such ...
I replaced it with my DynaVap B6 !!
The two parts fit well together, magnets are good and all is solid = 9/10
Look n Feel: I like black and it fits into my BIG hands nicely
It is a bit large for the pocket, butt size goes in portability lol
Wish it was a little smaller and lighter = 8/10
Portability: As mentioned above, it is a bit large to carry in one's pocket
.... and is perhaps a bit heavy ... outside is another category 8/10
.... and is perhaps a bit heavy ... outside is another category 8/10
...and I need to be careful with the BB6 mouthpiece
Outside: This is an e-Vape and as such wind and weather are no issues
These things were made for the outdoors man = 10/10
...just CANNOT drop that BB6 on cement/asphalt -1?
Durability: This should be of no concern to this heavy, solid beast ...
However, the BB6 mouthpiece is made of glass 9/10
Capacity: This thing takes 0.2g of coarse ground weed and is good for 4 sessions 10/10
Taste & Vapour: This e-Vape is as good as or better than the DynaVapM !!
...as we are always wondering if we can get MORE = 9.5/10
Ease of Use: How difficult is it to use an e-Vape ? Five clicks to start seems standard.
Me thinks that this is where we can address temp setting and battery life.
The U722 has four temperature settings and a light for battery virility.
As such, I have never had any issues with the battery dying just when I needed it.
The are four temperature settings on the U722 and are indicated by colour.
There is even a power setting for MAX heat ...
This may sound silly, but me thinks a label on the side with colour legend would be nice...
So this could score a ten here, but I am leaving it at 9/10
...I run the U722 at 190 / blue MOST of the time
Cleaning and Other: This is one thing I do NOT like about the U722 #$%^&*(
It needs to be cleaned with ISO alcohol after EVERY load !!
That might NOT be so bad if I did not have to take filter apart too
AND tools required are a knife, ISO and Q-Tips .. giving 7/10
...it's NOT difficult = just a PIMA = Pain In My Ass !! lol
Final Score = 10 + 9 + 8 + 8 + 10 + 9 + 10 + 9.5 + 9 + 7 = over 8.5 without even doing it
= 89.5%
It's a NiNer !!
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