It’s chunky, but again, you’re here for the top-notch vapor quality. Pulsar’s APX vape is suited for money-conscious users or newbies still on the fence. It takes 30 seconds to heat up the bud in its convection-style chamber, its battery lasts for multiple sessions, and it has five intensity settings. The vapor quality won’t blow you away, but it’ll more than get the job done.
Taking a hit from it is like living through a whole new experience on its own—unrivaled, indelible. Only 3 of the businesses were registered with the state to sell electronic nicotine delivery systems (also called e-cigarettes or vape pens), or vapor products. Five of the stores were within 500 feet of a residential area; 3 were within 500 feet of a house of worship.
Owners who spoke with the Tribune said they opposed the potential new law, arguing it would further hurt small businesses without making a dent in preventing youth addiction. Nabeel Ismael vapes at his Kazzaz Smoke Shop in Chicago on Oct. 26. Ismael said he believes it’s unfair for the city water pipes to pass laws essentially reining in all smoke shops over what he believes are a small subset of bad actors selling to minors. We didn’t take on the task of finding the best smokeless bong lightly. We wanted to be sure we hit all the key marks of what makes a smokeless bong the best.
The names of businesses haven’t been shared yet pending law enforcement next steps. Part of the conversation at the Westport Prevention Coalition was that some of these places aren’t intentionally breaking the laws but are unaware of them. As follow-up, WPC will be talking with town decision makers about education for retailers as well as looking at consequences and enforcement.
For those who are new to this, different cannabinoids vaporize at different temperatures. So if you’re vaping cooler, you will get a lighter vapor, but you’ll be leaving some of the good stuff in the bud. If you vape it hotter, then you get more of the good stuff, but you start getting more of carcinogens, too. The water filtration here lets glass pipes you vape it a bit hotter without getting the smokier taste. At first glance I thought, “There’s no way this thing is going to be ‘portable’ once it’s filled with nasty bong water.” I was wrong. The mouthpiece has a built-in valve to make it essentially leak-proof, especially when you attach the magnetic mouthpiece cover on top of it.
That thin barrel and metallic sheen lend Puffco’s Plus the air of a 23rd century tool we’ll one day use in spaceflight. Back in the 21st century, it’s built particularly for en route usage. It has three heat settings, a 12-second draw mode, and a ceramic, conduction heating chamber without heating coils. Most intriguing is its mouthpiece, which doubles as a loading tool. Three of the 6 stores carried still-illegal TCH products, such as edibles dab pens and cartridges.