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Picking your first vape needn’t be daunting. Here at AusVapes, we aim to make the process as easy as possible. Yes, there are a lot of options available but if you follow this simple, step-by-step approach you can rest assured you’ll get something that suits you and your usage patterns.
See our Staff Picks collection for the AusVapes Team's favourite units.
Before you can select between different heating methods, settle on a desired size, or pick a preferred method of temperature control, you’ll need to decide whether you're going to be using your vaporizer for herbs or concentrates (thick oils, waxes and resins).
A lot of vaporizers are only designed for use with a single form of aromatherapy preparation, and while it's true that some claim to be “multi-purpose”, most are generally better for one or the other.
If you’re planning to primarily use concentrates, it’s better to find a unit dedicated to that purpose, rather than a dry-herb vape with an optional concentrate attachment.
If you’re mostly using dried herbs and just dabble in concentrates occasionally, a dry-herb vape with an optional attachment / mode will of course be the perfect choice.
If you’re constantly on-the-go, or just need something you can use while you’re out and about, then you’ll likely need the mobility and versatility of a battery-powered portable vape.
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Vaping at home most of the time? Need a durable workhorse with a massive filling chamber? Desktop vapes are the go-to for frequent, heavy use. They’re also perfect to share with friends (or a special someone).
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There are two main heating methods used among modern vaporizers; convection and conduction. Simply put, convection heats your material from a distance via moving air through the filling chamber, while conduction heats by direct contact between your herb / concentrate and the heat source.
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Why not have the best of both worlds though? There are a number of portable and desktop vapes nowadays that use a combination of conduction and convection to provide a more balanced experience. This is often referred to as “Hybrid” heating.
Different vaporizers have different means of temperature control which allow you to regulate the release of active compounds from your herbs. The way in which temperature is handled can have a big impact on your overall vaping experience, affecting the taste, consistency and potency of your vapour.
Generally speaking, vaporizers that use digital temperature controls offer much tighter control over the temperature of your material, making them more suited to experienced vapers who want a heavily-customizable experience.
Analogue vaporizers normally use a very straight-forward dial to control temperature, or have several pre-set temperatures to choose from, which is ideal for people who haven’t had much experience with more free-form controls.
Modern vaporizers usually offer one (or more) of three delivery methods;
Can’t settle on an inhalation method? Well there are also multi-function units like the Arizer XQ2 and the Volcano Hybrid which offer more than one delivery method.
See our Staff Picks collection for the AusVapes Team's favourite units.
If you’ve read through our vaporizer-buying guide and you’re still confused, you can always get in touch directly. We’re always more than happy to help people that are looking to get into the hobby, and we’d love to help you find the right unit.
Just send a message via our contact form or, if you’d prefer to chat on the phone, call us on 1300 088 112