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87 of 89 found the following review helpful:
 Second only to the Volcano Nov 14, 2010
By Nobody Told Me
I've owned several vaporizers over the years, including the original Volcano. The most obvious difference between the two is the price, but there's also a difference in the way you use it (well, the way i use it).
Bags
The Volcano is a bag system, and even though this has a bag system, this is definitely the weak part of the Arizer. The Volcano bag system has an autoseal mouth, so when you're not inhaling from the bag, it seals automatically. I use to fill a bag up, and sit down with it and smoke it over a 10-15min period. With the Arizer, this is less enjoyable because the smoke escapes the bag when not in use (or when you're not sealing the tip with your finger).
Filling the bag with the Arizer is more troublesome as well. With the Volcano, you sit the bowl in the Volcano, let it run for 5 secs or so so that the herb warms up and starts releasing the vapor, then connect the bag in so you get more smoke and less air. Unfortunately with the Arizer, you attach the bag to the bowl, and then put it into the vaporizer, and then turn it on. This can be a problem because it can take 10sec or more for the vapors to be released, and in that time your bag is filling up with nothing but air.
Bowl
The problem comes down to the bowl, the little thing where you put the herb in. With the Volcano, the bowl is a hard piece of plastic and metal, and with a large enough diameter that whatever you put in there, won't stick together when heated and then cooled. The bowl also attaches the bag to it much easier and is just a far better bag experience than the Arizer.
The Arizer bowl is tall and narrow, like a tube. This means that when you put your herbs and and heat it, then when it cools, all the herb in there stick together, so that you have to use the glass stir rod they provide to stir it between each use. This wouldn't be so much of a problem if the glass bowl/tube didn't get so darn hot. Not only that, but the mesh that goes into the bowl is very loose, so half the time when i stir it, the mesh tips and all the herbs dump through to the other side.
As a baggy system, the Arizer is a failure (at least compared to the Volcano).
The Whip
Where the Arizer shines, and is why i prefer using the Arizer over the Volcano, is in the plastic hose/whip that comes with it. This whip attaches to the bowl, and what i do, is just turn on the Arizer for about 5-10sec, or when visible smoke starts coming out of it, then i inhale out of it like a hookah. I don't have to waste bags (because eventually the bags get so stank with smoke and other junk that inhaling it is disgusting), and it's just more convenient for me to turn it on, inhale out of it, then turn it off.
However awesome this method is, it's still far from perfect due to the bowl, because like mentioned earlier, you have to stir the content nearly after every use, and it's infuriating how careful i am in stiring it, that i still often tip the mesh and herb fall through and get ruined (and if it falls into the Arizer, i can't imagine it would be good for the device).
If they could somehow create a Volcano type bowl for the Arizer, one that can still use the whip, this would be the perfect device. The glass and stainless steel gives the Arizer an almost medical look to it (which is great!).
So for me, the Arizer is better than the Volcano. Mostly because i am cheap, and because i like the whip. But as for recommendations for others, i've always recommended the Volcano. It's just a far simpler device, and for people with medical conditions or who i know will get frustrated with the Arizer's bowl system, the Volcano is what i recommend.
Another thing they could do is add more whips to the Arizer, because it's disgusting sharing the whip with others.
71 of 74 found the following review helpful:
Good Value Apr 04, 2009
By Beau Koo Jack
I bought this directly from Arizer from their website for the same price. The Volcano is supposed to be the best (I've never used it) but I can't imagine it's better than this, and certainly not twice as good although the Volcano costs twice as much and even more for the digital version. Extreme Vaporizer from Arizer customer service is the best. They answered my emails immediately, even when I sent then at night and they were as helpful as possible.
One warning: The extreme uses the strongest top quality glass available so the vapor never comes in contact with plastic, teflon, wood, aluminum or other metals which can give off harmful toxins or bad taste. The glass keeps the vapor tasty but be careful because even the strongest glass can break and glass is not covered by the warranty. I knocked mine off a table and broke the glass heater cover. It is possible to return the whole unit for repair at a cost of $40 (which covers the repair and return shipping) or you can purchse the glass heater cover for $25 and repair it yourself (which I did but it wasn't easy). All the other glass parts are external and easily replaced.
If you are careful with the glass, you won't find a better value
39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Great Unit!!! - Minor CriticismGreat Unit, four minor problems, VERY MINOR Sep 10, 2009
By cloot
"cloot"
Great Unit, four minor problems, VERY MINOR
1. Bottom portion, of the main bowl, way too hot to handle. New handler may get hurt.
2. The 90 degree glass elbow, inserted into the top of the main bowl, has a small metal screen which clogs up. Frequent deep cleaning a must for best results. Easy to clean w/Rubbing alcohol
3. Unit needs a heavier base( being real picky)
4. So many options require several parts. You won't mind but safe storage is a must for all the glass parts.
You will not get bored with this unit. So many choices and all work
to perfection. Remote is a must, don't lose it, it's that good.
Unit is ready for use in a matter of a few minutes(2).
40 of 43 found the following review helpful:
Best on the market Dec 09, 2008
By Greg R. Hill
"Grego"
In response to the person who said this vaporizer was junk, you're absolutely wrong. This vaporizer couldn't be any better. Excellent craftsmanship. Quality parts like the temperature controller coupled with the glass and stainless steel make this vaporizer bomb proof. I had excellent communication with the company regarding the purchase. They couldn't be more helpful. I've been using this vaporizer for almost a year without fault on a daily basis. The remote comes in very handy. The LCD screen is easy to read and use. The multipurpose utility of the vaporizer gives it an even better edge on all other vaporizers. I've looked at and used all other competitors products and can say without a doubt that this vaporizer give you more value at a cheaper price. It's warranty is extensive. It's features are above and beyond all others. I know i'll be using this for years to come. I highly recommend this vape.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Amazingness! Jan 13, 2011
By Trevdawg
I have been saying for several years now that I needed to get a vaporizer so that my lungs could get a break. Only problem is that I could never find one that was affordable without skimping on quality. After a long while of scouring reviews on the internet, I cam across the V Tower Extreme. I was a little skeptical as to how well the item would be seeing as how I had bought a vape online before and it ended up being a total dud. The vape arrived within 3 days in proper packaging. It took a few minutes to separate and sort everything but after that it was all smooth sailing. Personally I prefer using the bags, but overall the vape is a magnificent work of art. beautifully crafted glass on glass and though I first laughed at the remote, Ive found it hard to live without. In fact, this morning I had everything set up so when I woke all I had to do was click the remote to turn it on, and by the time I crawled out of bed the bag was ready for me. Have to give this product a 5/5 for sure.
Recommended temp: 240 w/ Fan 1...stir the bowl after 5 hits
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