Do vaporizers really work?

Question

With weed, that is. And if so, do you have any suggestions as to which one I should buy?

Answer 1

Rather than burning the herb, which produces numerous harmful by-products, a vaporizer heats the THC, ideally to 180°C (356°F), so that the active compounds contained in the plant boil off into a vapor. This new gas is not smoke from combustion, but an evaporated vapor that has the appearance of light smoke. The vapor ideally contains virtually zero particulate matter (tar) and reduced noxious gases such as carbon monoxide. Vapors may be filtered and cooled further using a water pipe or an inline water/ice attachment. The vapors are then inhaled directly; through a hose or pipe, or are then stored for subsequent inhalations in a container such as a "dome" or "balloon." With little to no smoke produced, cooler temperatures, and less material required to achieve the same effect, the irritating/harmful effects of smoking are greatly reduced or eliminated along with second hand smoke by using a vaporizer. This makes vaporizers useful in places where there are public bans on smoking.

Unlike the black ashes produced by burning plants, the byproducts of vaporization are usually brown. The vaporized remains of cannabis may still contain THC or any number of the other 60 cannabinoids found in the plant that may not be vaporizable. It is possible to extract these cannabinoids using a number of methods, including cooking, making a tincture, or re-vaporizing. It is also possible to smoke these remains and gain a mild psychoactive effect, but the negative health effects typically leave this option as a last resort for someone seeking a high.

Vaporizers can run you any where from about $70 to $600. The cheaper ones are normally smaller held ones where you just inhale directly from the device. The more expensive ones have bags that fill up, detach, and the the user inhales the vapor from the bag. Some have hoses that you smoke with, some are hands free, some stand on their own, there are many many options.

Here are some of the top rated ones:

Vapor Cannon 3G----$149.99

Natural Goods---------$ 274.99

Vocano Classic-------$ 539.99

Silver Surfer------------$ 249.99

HerbalAIRE 2.1-------$ 249.99

Other than that, just look for whats in your price range. The more expensive ones are usually better, but if you cant afford it, you cant afford it. There are still some quality ones for around $100.

Here are some great websites with lots of vaporizing products and a huge selection.

http://www.gotvape.com/

http://www.marijuanavaporizer.com/

http://www.canorml.org/healthfacts/vapor...

http://www.vaporinfo.com/

And to answer if they work, oh my goodness do they ever. One hit of a vaporizer can knock you on your A$$. The hit you take is practically PURE THC, and that gets you high. Take 10 or so rips, and you will be in the Looney Bin.

Happy tokes!