Vaporizing cannabis with a vaporizer is becoming increasingly popular. Instead of setting fire to the cannabis and inhaling the smoke, heat the cannabis to just under 200 degrees Celsius. As a result, the active substances on the cannabis evaporate and you can inhale this vapor. We all know that smoking is really bad for you. That's why this way of consuming cannabis is much less harmful than traditional smoking. We recommend that every cannabis consumer switch from smoking to vaping! More and more different vaporizers are coming on the market. But which one is right for you? There are a number of points to pay attention to when buying a vaporizer. We are happy to help you get started with this and have listed a few of them for you.
Should you choose an electric vaporizer or a butane vaporizer (with gas)?
Basically, there are two types of vaporizers: Electric vaporizers and Butane vaporizers.
An electric vaporizer uses electricity to heat the cannabis by means of a heating element. They are very easy to use because you can control the temperature very well, so that the intensity of each session can be determined. With electric vaporization, you also have a very low risk of burning the cannabis anyway. The disadvantages of an electric vaporizer are that they are often more expensive than butane vaporizers. And you're also stuck charging the battery or batteries.
We have a wide range of different electric vaporizers. From super-luxurious top quality like the Mighty by Storz & Bickel to small, discreet entry-level models such as the Airvape XS Go. And a lot in between!
With a butane vaporizer, you use fire from, for example, a gas lighter to heat the cannabis. Of course, fire has a very high temperature, so these vaporizers have a very short warm-up time. This in turn ensures that you get a more intense vapor with more flavour. Butane vaporizers are easy to maintain. You also don't have to worry about charging batteries or replacing parts. The big disadvantage of these vaporizers is that you have to practice more to control the temperature with fire. With an electric vaporizer, you can simply set a specific temperature. Whereas with a butane vaporizer, you have to learn how to heat the cannabis with a flame without making it too hot. This is sometimes difficult at first, so some people experience the vapor as too intense. In addition, you run the risk of burning your cannabis if you heat it up for too long.
The most popular butane vaporizer in our range is the Dynavap Vapcap. It is simple, small, discreet and works in principle with any heat source. It heats up the fastest with a torchlighter, in about 10 seconds. Of course, you can also use a regular lighter, use your gas stove or keep it in a campfire. The Vapcap is very basic but can be expanded with various accessories.
How exactly do you want to be able to set the temperature?
The height of the temperature is very important when you want to get the most out of your cannabis. As mentioned above, you don't want to let your cannabis burn. Most vaporizers allow you to set the temperature. But it depends on the model how exactly you can set it.
The PAX III is one of the models in our range that allows you to set the temperature very accurately. Outside the four standard temperatures on the device itself, you can download an app with the PAX III (note: Android only). So you get many more different temperatures to set via your phone. Of course, this also has a price tag, which is why it's in the higher price range. The PAX III heats up to the lowest temperature in 15 seconds. It vibrates as soon as it reaches the right temperature and is ready to use. The temperature settings are between 180 and 215 degrees Celsius.
In the smoke-free world called “vaping”, there's something for everyone.
Is the vaporizer for home use or on-the-go?
In principle, all vaporizers are suitable for home use. But there are also special table-top models that are specially made for home use. The Volcano Hybrid by Storz & Bickel is the best table-top model in our range. Because it's made for use at home on the table, it works on mains power instead of batteries. So you never have to worry about empty batteries or batteries that need to be charged. He also has many nice extra options. For example, in addition to being used with a standard mouthhose, it can also inflate balloons. It has many temperature options, an app and a digital screen with touch buttons.
If you're looking for an on-the-go vaporizer, you will quickly end up with vaporizers with a battery or battery. Portable vaporizers are generally a bit cheaper than a table top. On the other hand, the functionality is often somewhat more limited and that they often have a somewhat less accurate temperature control.
Do you also want to be able to consume hash?
Although it's quite possible to vaporize hash with a vaporizer, unfortunately not all vaporizers are suitable for hash. This is because hashish becomes oily and sticky when heated. This oil can get through the heating chamber and end up in places where it is bad for your device. As a result, not all hashish is equally suitable for use in your vaporizer. For the best vaporizer hash, look for chunky hash. Always do your research before putting hash in your vaporizer! One handy thing to do when evaporating hash is using hemp fiber. You wrap your grains of hash in some hemp fiber so that the oily plaque ends up in the hemp fiber instead of your vaporizer. And you won't taste this fiber at all!
One of the vaporizers in our range that is also suitable for hash is the Storm Vaporizer pen. It is a somewhat cheaper model and therefore less convenient and extensive than other high-end models (only 5 pre-set temperature settings). But still, for its price, it is a great device with a nice vape and is also good to use with hash in combination with hemp fiber. The Vapcap is also great for use with hash and hemp fiber, and because the Vapcap is so incredibly simple and contains no electronics, there are even experienced users who put the hash in without hemp fiber.
In short, in the smoke-free world called “vaping”, there's something for everyone.
For our entire range of vaporizers, you can visit one of our shops. Our employees are happy to help you along the way.