Did you spend your childhood fascinated by Alice in Wonderland’s psychedelic caterpillar? Fear not, technology is here to make your wishes come true with the help of vaporizers!
A vaporizer is a device that uses hot air at very high temperatures to create a Cannabis vapor. There’s no smoking or combustion involved, so it’s an ideal choice for the most sensitive lungs, for sports enthusiasts, or simply for people who want to enjoy their Cannabis to the full. After all, there’s no better way to enjoy quality weed without interference and with minimum waste.
The classic: Volcano classic (319 euros, for dried herbs only)
Volcano is a top-quality vaporizer with an impeccable reputation from Storz and Bickel, the industry benchmark. In fact, it’s the device on which the characters in the HBO series Bored to Death get their kicks. Not surprisingly, it’s easy to use and clean. The principle is simple: steam (which is fresh and plentiful with this model) is stored in a balloon trapped by a valve. Several balloons can be filled with a single socket, so it’s a great way to have fun with friends in your living room. Even the least resourceful of them will know how to shoot these funny steam-filled balloons.
It’s fun, accessible and, frankly, cult.
The most powerful: the FlowerPot Vrod (519 euros, works with herbs and all Cannabis concentrates).
If our previous model was the venerable grandfather of Vaporizers, we’re dealing here with the brilliant descendant. This is the first Twax vaporizer, i.e. it can vaporize both oil (or wax, for example) and dry herbs. An opportunity to make your own blends and try out new sensations. The Flowerpot is a top-of-the-range Titanium model (which explains its price) that benefits from a constant flow of hot air and filters out impurities. It’s therefore the vaporizer that will bring the most flavor and a large number of lattes to the product of your choice, but it’s also the most complex to use of our selection. A model for the most seasoned.
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Best value for money: the Plenty (219 euros, herbs only).
A mid-range model by Storz and Bickel which comes with a 3-year guarantee! The Vaporizer is suitable for direct inhalation, thanks to a hose on which you pull directly (like our friend the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland). Very easy to use, the Plenty vaporizer allows a wide range of temperatures, from 130° to 202°. This is easily controlled by turning a small knob. Once the desired vaporization temperature has been reached, heating is stopped for safety, so there’s no risk of falling asleep and setting your home on fire. The quality of the steam is obviously fabulous, as Storz and Bickel dictate, and the appliance is perfectly silent. The only real negative is its look, which is reminiscent of an electric drill with its black and orange colors, probably to signal the product’s resistance. Not quite as classy as the mythical Volcano with its triangular design, but at this price we won’t spoil our pleasure.
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The most aquatic: the Vapexhale Cloud Evo (414 euros, herbs only).
We save the best for last with the most innovative vaporizer in our selection. The Vapexhale Cloud is a concentrate of technology and the one that will deliver the richest vaping experience thanks to its “Cloud”. A feat made possible thanks to its Perpetuheat system with constant convection heat. To put it simply, the inner glass tube called “Bamboo” is surrounded by a heating system to achieve perfect heat distribution along the tube. The vaporizer is also capable of adapting to the more or less powerful draw of any stoner to maintain a constant heating temperature. A wide range of mouthpieces are available, whether you prefer a classic glass tube… or something more interesting. Each model comes with a mouthpiece of your choice, and we recommend one of these marvels: either the hydratube turbine, which favors aromas and, thanks to its barrel percolator, allows the water to swirl. Or the hydrahoneycomb, which follows the same principle, but favors freshness, or the Maestro: the hydrabomb that cools your vapor without air restriction, thanks to its percolator. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful and effective mouthpiece, and you can see it in action here.
Mike Teeve
