The Plenty is awesome. For a handheld, whip-style vaporizer, it produces some of the best vapor I’ve seen, rivaled only by its big sister the Volcano.
It might look a little funky on the outside, but the real beauty is in the function. The extra-wide herb chamber gives you that surface area you need for high quality, strong vapor draws.
The chamber is also huge, and you can pack as little or as much herbs as you please. There’s one extra step you need to take if you’re going to be using this by yourself, and only using a pinch of herbs, so be sure to watch the video to see what I’m talking about.
Not only do you get a lot of vapor with the Plenty, but it’s super smooth thanks to that cooling coil between the herb chamber and the mouthpiece. It really does help cool the vapor to make it more comfortable and enjoyable, not to mention tasty.
If you think this vape is for you get one here. That’s where I got mine and I recommend that store to all my viewers. They’re an authorized Storz & Bickel dealer and offer the best price with free shipping. The service is excellent too, so definitely check them out if you’re gonna buy online. And while you’re at it, grab a Space Case if you don’t already have one.
VapeRating: 90/100
Video transcription:
All right. So, I’m just going to get right into it because there’s a lot of stuff to talk about with this one.
The first impression that a lot of people get, that I’ve noticed, when they first see this thing, is that it, kind of, looks pretty weird. Some people have been comparing the looks of this thing to a power tool or something and I can see where they’re coming from because it is kind of funky. But, I’ll tell you right now, if you’re buying this thing for looks, you’re buying it for the wrong reason, because the performance of this thing is excellent.
The list price of this thing is $349 and I’m going to be raising it above the other wick-style vaporizers I’ve tried because the quality of the vapor that this thing produces is really, really good, and, when I say “quality,” I’m talking about the quantity of vapor that it produces, the strength or the density of the vapor, the taste and also the smoothness of the vapor. This vape performs amazingly, in all those categories.
Now, the two main features that this vape has, that makes it better than most of the other ones that I’ve tried are, one, the size of the herb chamber because, as I’m going to show you in a minute, this thing actually has an even bigger herb chamber than the Volcano, which already had a pretty big one, and the cool part about having a big wide herb chamber is that it increases the surface area, which, in turn, helps produce better vapor.
The second cool feature about this, which sets it apart, is his cooling coil, here. This cooling coil, aside from looking a little weird, has a purpose, and it works. It actually does help to cool down the vapor, as it travels through the tube, here, before it reaches the mouthpiece.
Now, I’m sure you’ve seen this material before. This is like a flexible metal tubing that’s, kind of, bent into a specific shape when you get it, and I do recommend that you leave it in this shape, because this is really how it’s meant to be used and it performs the best, when it’s left like this. During use, you can actually feel how the coil down here will get pretty warm, once you start vaping, and then, once you start working your way up the coil with your finger, you can feel it getting cooler and cooler and cooler. Then, by the time you get up here by the mouthpiece, you don’t feel any heat anymore, at all.
So, I really like this feature a lot, because some people, including myself, find that with some other vaporizers, the really hot vapor that it produces can be a little irritating, at times. I always kind of wished in the back of my mind that they would figure out a way to cool the vapor, and, then, these guys did. So, those two features of this vaporizer, the really wide herb chamber providing a lot of surface area, and the cooling coil, really make this vape a strong contender.
Not only is the quality of the vapor awesome, but it’s also been producing really nice, strong draws for me, and not in a bad way, like, overbearing or anything, just nice thick dense paper. It’s also really efficient with the herbs, like the Volcano is. If you’re going to use this thing by yourself, you only need to put, little more than, a pinch in.
What’s cool about it is that since the herb chamber is so large, you have the flexibility of only putting a little herbs in and using it by yourself or, filling the herb chamber, and using it with up to four people. So, there’s really an important tip about the herb chamber that I want to explain to you guys and I didn’t make this up or anything. It’s in the manual, but I just wanted to confirm that it does work.
So, I’m going to disconnect the cooling coil and your chamber, from the unit. All you’ve got to do is unscrew it, like that. Then, the cooling coil piece and the bottom herb chamber, the orange piece, they also unscrew, just like that. Then this is your chamber.
Like I mentioned before, it’s pretty large in here. So, what you need to do, if you’re going to use this by yourself and you’re only going to put in a pinch of herbs at the bottom, is you need to take this other piece that they include and it’s called the liquid pad. After you put your herbs in the bottom here, and again, this is only if you’re using it by yourself and only putting in a little bit of herbs. You take this pad, and after you put your herbs in the bottom, you put the pad right on top, to fill up the rest of the space inside the chamber, so that when you take your coil piece and you screw it on top, everything in the chamber becomes nice and snug. Your herbs are, sort of, pressed along the bottom screen, all evenly.
So, putting the pad in there prevents the herbs from sliding sideways, if you’re herb chamber is sideways like this, because you need to remember that when you’re using this vape, your herb chamber’s going to be in all sorts of positions. It’ll be straight up when you’re heating it up but, when you start taking your draw, you’ll probably be using it like this, so your herb chamber will be sideways. So, you just have to imagine that if you only put in a little bit of herbs and here and you don’t use that extra pad they give you, your herbs will be flopping around inside the chamber and it’s going to affect the quality of the vapor, and how evenly it’s getting vaped.
So, it is really important to use this thing, and I can confirm for you that it does work well. It doesn’t hinder the performance of the unit. It doesn’t lower the quality of the vapor or give you less vapor. It will still completely vape your herbs, and it vapes them better with this thing then if you didn’t use it.
Now, again, this is only if you’re going to put a little bit of herbs, and use it by yourself, because, if you’re going use it with multiple people, it’s recommended to fill the herb chamber completely, because, when it’s fully packed, and this piece is connected on top, the herbs can’t move around when you turn it in different directions. So, you don’t even have to worry about that. It’s not an issue. The fact that they’re packed in there will keep them pressed against the screen evenly, the whole time.
I’m going to cut in here, really quickly, so you guys can see this up close. So, this is the top piece, here, and when you screw this off, this is the herb chamber. You can see it’s pretty large. It’s pretty deep there. You can fit a lot of herbs in here. Like I said, if you’re not going to fill this up all the way, if you’re just going use it by yourself and you just want to put a pinch of herbs in there, just remember to take this thing, that they include, this pad, and after you put your herbs evenly across the bottom, stick this right on top, and then this helps fill the chamber up, so that when you take this piece and screw it on, now it’s all snug inside the chamber. So, no matter what direction you hold this thing in, your herbs are completely covering the bottom, here, and this just ensures that you’ll get nice, strong, consistent draws.
Okay. So, the way that this thing operates, and the way that it heats up, is pretty unique, also. So, let me briefly explain that. This vape does require a few minutes of heat up time before you can actually start vaping from it. The way that they recommend that you use it is to, first, pack your herbs inside the herb chamber, then connect the coil, then take your unit and screw your whole herb chamber and coil onto the top, just like that. Then, you set your temperature with the dial, down here. So far, I found that with setting it on seven, which is their max setting, it actually seems to be working pretty well but, as always, experiment on your own to really find what you like best, because everybody’s different.
Then, after you set your desired temperature, you hit the power switch, turn on the heater and, just like a Volcano, when you turn on the heater, this little light is going on in front. Then, you’ll see on the temperature dial in the front, here, that it will slowly start to rise. After about two or three minutes, it’ll be at the desired temperature that you set.
Now, one of the unique features of this vape, is that it has another switch in the handle, here, the grip. This is an actual switch. What this switch is meant to do is to restart the heater, after it turns off. But, you need to remember that before you can turn the heater back on, there’s going to be a 90-second delay. So, what’s going to happen is, you’re going to turn it on after you set your desired temperature. It’s going heat all the way up. Once it reaches that temperature, the light is going to go off and the heater is going to turn off. That’s when you can start vaping from it and taking draws, and during this time, you’re going to see on the temperature dial that the temperature is going to go down a bit. Then, after 90 seconds, or so, you can turn the heater back on by pressing the switch in the handle.
So, to demonstrate what I’m talking about, you’ll see that my light is off now. What happened is, it reached the temperature that I set. I set it at number seven and, according to the dial, it got up to 390 degree Fahrenheit. So, the heater clicked off. This is when you would start vaping. I found that this vape is pretty much like wick-style vapes out there, in that, it kind of needs to be primed, for the first couple of draws, before you start getting the nice, thick vapor. So, for the first one or two draws, you’ll notice that you get a lot of flavor, but there won’t be too much vapor yet. Then, by the third draw, that’s when the vapor really starts coming out good.
So, during this time, you’ll be taking your draws and, if you look at the dial, you’ll notice that the temperature does start to fall, while the heater is off, but you don’t have to worry about it, too much, with this vape. This isn’t one of those vaporizers where it needs to be on a precise temperature to work right. This thing works really well in a really wide range of temperatures. On the temperature dial, they have the ideal operating range marked in green, to make it easy for you.
So, like I mentioned before, there’s a 90-second delay, before you could restart the heater with the handle button. So, you might notice the temperature dial get down to almost 340 degrees F, before you can turn it back on, but it’s not a big deal it’s not going to affect the quality of the vapor. You’re not even going to notice the difference. So, all in all, don’t pay too much attention to the dial. It’s not a big deal.
So, after 90 seconds or so, if you push the switch down with your hand, the heater will turn back on and the light goes back on. It will heat up for about 30 more seconds, back up to the temperature that you set and then it will click off and the cycle repeats. So, the easiest way that I found to use this thing, so you don’t have to remember when to click this, is just every time you pick it up and start using it, and taking draws from it, just, naturally, grip the handle and press the button down. It’s not hard to push. Then, what this will do is, automatically after 90 seconds, since you have the handle, just push down while you’re using it. It will automatically turn back on, when it can. This is, sort of, just a safety thing so that if you put it down, once the heater turns off, it won’t keep turning back on. Since you don’t have a handle depressed, it knows you’re not actually using it. If you did happen to leave it off for a while, all you have to do is pick it back up, grip the handle, and the light’s going to go back on.
All right. This is the dial I’m talking about. You can see that the guys who made this are a bunch of jokesters, with that max temperature there. But, like I mentioned, the temperature will fluctuate a little bit during use but, generally, as long as the needle stays in this range of green, here, you’re going to be getting nice high-quality vapor. So, that’s all you have to worry about. You don’t really have to worry about keeping it on a precise temperature. All right. Also, don’t forget that this top piece here, this metal piece, will get hot. There’s your little warning. You’ll also find this little tag, on the cord, here, reminding you to only use substances mentioned in the instructions, for use. All right, no funny business in here.
So, overall, I’m really happy with this vape. I really like it. Obviously, it didn’t overtake the Volcano, as my number one choice and my favorite vape, but this definitely has become my number two at-home choice, because I really can’t get over the quality of the vapor coming out of this thing. It really is awesome. So, if you think this vape might be right for you, and you want to get one, go to GetPlenty.info, and what that link will do is take you to the store that I shop at all the time, where I get all my stuff, and I definitely recommend that you check them out, if you’re looking to buy stuff online.
So, check it out. It’s GetPlenty.info. Otherwise, if you want to learn some more, I have a bunch of other reviews and comparisons on my channel, and also I’ll be putting up some comparisons of this vape, with some other ones, soon. So, thanks for taking the time to watch this and I’ll see you soon.
I love how informative your reviews are. Thank you for that.
Thanks for the feedback Kristen, I’m really glad you find them helpful =)
Great review! I just got one and your tips will be useful no doubt. Thanks man!
how do you clean the cooling tube?
looks like it will be quite awkward…
It comes apart into pieces that are easy to clean with either warm soapy water or a little rubbing alcohol. It doesn’t need to be cleaned very often at all.
I’ve had my Plenty since about a month after you posted this video, and just 3 days ago cleaned it haha didn’t have replacement parts. While I wouldn’t suggest waiting that long, it really wasn’t as dirty as I expected. Once every few months would be nothing, even as a heavy smoker who uses this when my Volcano gets to be to much work hah would be way easier to clean.
im thankful for your efforts.
have you any experience with the da vinci portable?
i am quite happy with my iolite and have NEVER smelt butane leakage, but would prefer higher than 190C.
peace
Hey thanks for posting. I actually just ordered a DaVinci vape and it’s on the way to me now, I should have a review up in a week or two.
I’m glad you enjoy the iolite – it seems that I smelled more butane than normal because I used an inexpensive gas. I need to order some of that Newport or Vector gas they recommend.
Stay up!
Actually, I bought the da Vinci some time ago & loved it BUT it broke within a month. Shipped it to Vegas, & they replaced it immediately, which was great–until it BROKE two months later. My local smoke shop now refuses to carry them. So: caveat emptor!
I love the cooling coil idea. However I prefer my vape mobile.
I saw those cooling coils for 10€ on the official website. How hard would it be to mod one on Iolite?
How they compare in sizes?
Yea it really works great… I don’t think it would fit on an iolite though, it’s too big and wide.
Hey,
Not sure if I just missed this, but is there a valve on the plenty? If not, does it leak when you are not pulling on it?
Hey sup,
No valve on the Plenty, so yes it is one of those vapes where you don’t want to wait too long between draws because some vapor may escape. What I’ve found is that if you lay it on its side between pulls there is very little vapor that is lost, it is only when holding it straight up that is starts to flow out of the mouthpiece a lil bit by itself.
hey champ,
first of all love the reviews keep them coming!
im about to purchase my first vaporizer and im thinking of getting the plenty for my first vape. just wanted to know when you fill the chamber how many vapes would you get from it? would this be enough for 3-4 people? ?
i will be purchasing the volcano soon but just wanted to dip my toes in first before spending alot of coin.
thanks again because i had no idea about them untill a friend told me to check out your youtube site.
Hey sup man,
Glad u like the vids!
Excellent choice with the Plenty, it’s one of my personal faves.
One of the cool things about it is that it has a very large herb chamber, so it can hold enough material for up to about 4 people, but it’s also able to effectively vape small amounts too when you’re using it alone which is awesome.
It does produce very dense, strong vapor on the highest setting, so if you find that you’re going through herbs too fast you can try lowering the heat a little bit.
Not only is the vapor really strong, it also tastes great and is very comfortable (not too hot). I really like this vape.
Hope this helps!
Hey Bud,
Big fan of your reviews I’m pretty close to buying a volcano but I would be curious to here your opinion on the viVape 2™ from vaporfection which to my knowledge seems to be another high-end vaporizer however I have never tried.
Im thinking you should give this one a review or let me know what you think if you’ve tried it
Hey Brad,
I haven’t tried the viVape yet but I do have it on my list of future possibilities, I appreciate the request!
Alright mate
Iv been enjoying your reviews from across the pond in the uk.
I’m going to purchase a vape soon and am set on stors and Bickel.
I have been a daily smoker for the last 10 years and want a healthier option. I bought a vapir mini but within a week was back on the joints. As i felt i wasnt getting high and wasting herb. I’m looking for something where vapor quality and effect come first. My question is why do you rate the volcano higher than the plenty? Is there a big difference in vapor quality?
Cheers
J
Sup James,
Excellent choice going with a Storz & Bickel vape, they are top-shelf quality.
The Plenty is awesome as it produces very strong vapor that is also very comfortable and not harsh. I rate the Volcano a little higher because overall, with every aspect considered, I think it’s a little better.
The vapor quality is not really what’s different, they both produce excellent vapor, the difference is more in how they work and the experience while vaping.
I personally think the balloon system of the Volcano is awesome and I find myself using that vape the most often, but I still consider the Plenty my second choice and use that one a lot too.
Thanks for the videos and reviews – as a person totally new to vapes it has helped me understand the pros and cons of the different models. I am trying to decide between this one and the portable PAX for my first vape. I currently smoke once daily in the evening. Most of the time by myself. I do sometimes go camping, but 95% of the time I would be using it in my house. The reason I am still considering the PAX is just that it is more discreet, very small so easy to store and just seems like it is very easy to use. Do you think that the quality of Plenty is really enough better to make it worth considering over the Pax?
Hey,
Based on what you described I think the Pax might actually be the smarter option in your specific case.
I rate the Plenty a little higher because overall it has the ability to produce more, stronger vapor, which is usually high up on people’s list of importance.
The Pax can also produce great vapor it’s just that the draws are a little smaller. But if you vape by yourself most of the time and only once a day, you might enjoy the advantages that the Pax has more. Like you mentioned it is much smaller and easier to store, and it’s very easy to use.
Thanks – that really helps. And the PAX on the charger looks like just another electronic gadget, at least from a distance, which is definately a plus for me. Placing my order today, I will let you know how it works out. I really do appreciate your detailed reviews and utube videos – demystified the whole subject for me!
Awesome, you got it, let me know how you like it!
What’s the highest temp on the plenty? Volcano loves me@380*
When I set mine to the highest heat level the temp goes up to approx 390
I feel like its kind of hyped. Its the first vape I’ve owned and I feel like my bong does just as good a job. I’m sure the smoke is cleaner and it definitely tastes better but I guess I expected to be a more intense feeling. It admittedly takes me a whole lot to get high and I was hoping to cut down how much I actually go through. But i feel like my 10-12 bong packs (one hitters) will use less that packing this big bowl 2-3 times. I’m also never sure if the bowl is done.
Any thoughts? What level do you set it to? How many hits do you get off a pack?
Thanks
Shane
Hey Shane,
I think you feel the way you feel because it’s your first vape and don’t have anything to compare the experience to, because the Plenty is actually a an excellent vape in my opinion and produces strong vapor compared to many others.
I set mine to the max temp level (7) and when I use it by myself I only pack the chamber about 1/4 to 1/3 full, and I insert the liquid pad to fill up the rest of the space. With just this small amount I get at least 5 or 6 big draws that produce strong effects for me.
If you are used to using heavy hitters like water pipes it’ll take some time to get used to vaping, but you definitely have a great vape in your hands.
Are you grinding up your material real fine?
Well, I too am sort of disappointed in the results. I don’t feel like it makes the herb last any longer either. I was out of town so have only used it a few times, but not sure I am completely getting the benefit yet. I do like that it is no smoke or ashes though.
Hmm ok well maybe I can help you out if you still feel this way… it’s actually a very good vape in the grand scheme of things so if you don’t like this model you just might not like vaping in general.
One thing to remember with the Plenty though is that it does go through herbs a little bit faster than most other vapes, and this is mainly due to how potent the vapor is that it produces. It also has to do a little bit with the chamber design because it has a very large surface area that gets heated.
It’s still more efficient than smoking, and if you use the included liquid pad you really can get a full session for yourself with a minimal amount of material. Also remember to grind your material up real fine for the best results.
Hi man great reviews !
I’m from the uk and currently using a cheap vape I’m looking to buy either the plenty or volcano and was wondering which one was most efficient of the two ? And if you had to choose with money no object which would it be ?
Take it easy
Hey thanks Pete
I think the Plenty and Volcano are both excellent. However, I would say that the Volcano is slightly more efficient, meaning your session with be a little longer with the V if you used the same amount of material in both.
This is really just because the Plenty produces slightly stronger, denser vapor, so it uses up the herbs a little faster.
Overall I rate the Volcano the highest and if I had to choose only one that’s what it would be. I think that it really provides the best vaporizing experience in the highest number of scenarios.
Have u tried the solid valve kit as well as the easy valve kit ? How do u rate them against each other
I’ve only used the Easy Valve as of now but these are the main differences:
Easy Valve:
- Balloons and valves come pre-attached
- After about 3-4 months of use you throw away the whole bag/valve and use a new one (comes with 5)
- No cleaning required
- Easier to use option
Solid Valve:
- Valve piece is heavier-duty and is reused
- You make your own bags, balloon material comes in rolls
- More parts & more cleaning/maintenance required
- Over long term it ends up slightly cheaper than using EVs
So with the EV you’re looking at roughly $30-$40 per year in replacement bags/valves, and with the SV you’re probably looking at only $10-$20 per year in replacement bag material (keep the same valve). EV is completely maintenance-free and SV will require a little time to clean and attach new bags.
Thanks man I think that about does it for me, I’ll let you know what I think when it arrives next week.
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Just a quick one I thought I’d mention the vi vape 2 which is a little more than the volcano a friend of mine bought the other week and u was nearly sold on it until we had a session on it for the night and tbh it was annoying the herb piece keeps falling out and although it had good vapour it’s has an automatic fan that keeps it pumping out which is ok if your on ur own but if your passing it round you waste a lot of vapour
Bring on the volcan !!
Thanks bud peace
Hey I also had the same question, just wanted to say thanks for your vape reviews. Your ratings are very accurate for the volcano and v tower in my experience
I’m looking for a vape that can easily be connected to a water pipe. Can you do this with the plenty? And if not, out of the ones you have reviewed, which would you recommend for connection to a water pipe? BTW, very professional and thorough reviews! Keep ‘em coming!
Hey sup,
The way it comes the Plenty is unfortunately not that easy to hook up to a water pipe.
I never really tried it with the other vapes I have, but I know other people have mentioned doing it with the SSV, Da Buddha, Extreme-Q, viVape, Solo and others.
Magic-Flight actually makes a water pipe adapter for the Launch Box vape and I’m going to be posting my review of it very soon. It’s a portable vape though, but I figured I’d mention it.
Hey!
Great videos and great editing. Pro stuff.
I have never owned a vape. I want to buy this Plenty, as I think I would help the transition from smoking in a pipe. I like large lugs but kinda like “one-hitters” – clear the bowl and repack.
My friend has had a volcano for a while, and I like it, but the bag is just too annoying for me. I also find that the vapor is not as dense as I would prefer.
So basically this thing looks perfect for me, except for the wide and deep (in my opinion) herb chamber. I do not mind using the liquid pad, however I have not found that much information online about the minimum amount of herb that you need to use the Plenty properly with the liquid pad. I think I would prefer a vape that allowed one large lug (about 0.1g – 0.15g), and then I am repacking. Would the Plenty allow this for me (large lugs, minimum amount of lugs, I don’t mind repacking)? Do you think you can put two liquid pads in it?
The only other vape that I like is the VapeXhale Cloud, but it is expensive and I really trust Storz-Bickel. I know nothing about the quality of this unit. I also feel that running vapor though water takes some of the goodness out of the vapor. Do you have any experience with or opinion on the Cloud and its construction?
Hey Josh,
Thanks for your comment and kind words.
Based on how you described your scenario I think the Plenty is probably your best choice.
Storz & Bickel really knows how to produce excellent vapes, they’re still the top dog in my opinion.
I have a Cloud vape on order and should have a review posted for it within a few weeks or so. It looks like it’s a fun unit that should produce a lot of vapor, but if it’s worth $500 is yet to be determined. It’s a small, brand new company that makes it and the warranty isn’t that great (1 year).
So what you’ll be able to do with the Plenty is pack as little as about .15g with the use of the liquid pad that is included. As long as your material covers the bottom screen you’ll get good vapor from it, and it doesn’t take much to do that.
Once the unit heats up you’ll find that the first one or two draws really just “prime” the vape, you won’t get much vapor yet but the herb chamber inside is heating up.
By the 3rd draw you’ll start to get very dense, strong vapor. With a small amount of material like that you can expect about 5 good strong draws before the vapor starts to weaken. Then you’ll get a few more pulls of slightly weaker vapor before it’s totally spent.
So personally, there have been many instances where I’ve packed .15-.2g for myself and it was more than enough. Sometimes I even have to stop vaping with this unit before it’s spent because it’s just so potent.
But for you if the first session doesn’t get you where you want to be you only have to wait about a minute for the chamber to cool down so you can pack it again.
Hope this info helps!
Hey Bud, thanks for your detailed comments.
Just want to check my understanding. From what you said, as long as the liquid pad is there, a very small amount of ground herbs will not fall to the bottom of the chamber and therefore the Plenty will still produce excellent vapours. Is this correct?
Does the liquid pad fill more than 80% of the herb chamber?
Either way I like this device and think it is great. What I really like is the wide herb chamber (however I wish it was less deep). Seems like a great device that can be easily shared.
The Cloud requires more maintenance yet is very simple as well. On the bad, I really dislike ‘dirty’ water. On the other hand it seems like it may be the ultimate ‘one-hitter’ vape.
Can’t wait for your review of the cloud. I may wait til then before purchasing. .
Hey Josh,
No problem!
Yes you are correct, except with the liquid pad what you’re actually doing is pressing the material against the bottom chamber screen, not the top, so your herbs go under it.
I’d say the pad fills roughly 70-80% of the chamber, roughly.
It works really well at producing very strong vapor, and it still manages to keep the vapor cool and tasty. It’s definitely easy for sharing, one small downside is you don’t want to wait too long in between draws so that none is wasted, since your material is pretty much always in contact with the heat. Most vapes work this way, it’s just a main difference between this and the Volcano with the balloons.
I’ve been testing the Cloud a lot the past few days and so far I’m not really sure if it’s gonna get a higher rating than the Plenty, but I still have some evaluating to do so it’s too early to say for sure. Should be ready with a final verdict within a couple weeks.
Hey Bud,
Well I bit the bullet and got a Plenty as my first vape. I gotta say that I like it, works very well. Good design, you can take the herb chamber out easily and the metal parts will not touch the table top. IMO, the vapor is even better than the Volcano as it is more ‘fresh’. It seems to be working well, I haven’t had the want to combust since I got my Plenty.
The only negative to the Plenty is that it does require more than a pinch to operate, even with the liquid pad.
Thanks for helping me with my purchase. I wonder why so many people hate on S&B products on the fuckcombustion forums.
Awesome man, really glad to hear you’re diggin it.
FC is weird, S&B vapes are top shelf and they treat them like I treat the Puffit
Great reviews Bud, appreciate all the info. Hoping for your perspective on my situation: Been using Iolite for ~1.5 yrs and now looking for something new. My main complaint with Iolite has been cleaning and maintenance (I’m kind of OCD about it), so what I want is maximum reliability with minimum hassle. My usage pattern is probably considered on the “light” side; usually just my wife and me 3-5 times a week. At this point Volcano and Plenty are my two main considerations, and more towards Plenty because of the obvious price difference. Any thoughts — particularly on the cleaning/maintenance question? Thanks in advance!
Hey thanks,
I think you’ll be blown away by the Volcano or the Plenty if you’ve been using an iolite, they really perform a lot better and are very high quality units.
Both vapes require very little maintenance. I’ve used my Plenty dozens and dozens of times and haven’t had to clean any part of it. After a while of using it I started to get a tiny bit of buildup on the upper chamber screen, but it doesn’t hinder performance and wouldn’t take long to clean off with a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab.
The Volcano is even better, I’ve owned mine for 3.5 years now and never had to clean any part of it at all, not even the screens, aside from a light brushing out after each session.
I think either vape would suit you well if you like it to always look and feel clean.
Hey man, The VaporGenie was my first vaporizer and the only vaporizer I ever used. I hate it but I am sure that it is because the VaporGenie is really just a horrible vaporizer. I convinced my girlfriend to get me a Plenty for Christmas. I want to only vape moving forward and I wanted to know, the difference if any in the actual high when it comes to vaporizing as opposed to smoking when using a “true” vaporizer like the plenty. I went for the plenty because you spoke of the thick vapor that I felt would help make the transition from smoking to vaporizing a bit easier.
Sup Gil,
The genie is poo-poo as you mentioned, and you made an excellent choice going for the Plenty.
I personally think it’s one of the best vapes to transition from smoking with. The end result is very similar, maybe not the first few times but after you get used to it it’s basically the same, and the experience while vaping is top notch.
Start off with the temperature dial around 6, and vape a whole session like that, and if you find you want the vapor even stronger bump it up to 7 next time (the max).
Also, very important, use the included liquid pad like I talk about in my video. Only fill the herb chamber about 1/3 and then put the pad on top, I’ve found this to be the most efficient way to use this vape.
I’ve been using the Plenty for a week now and I must say I couldn’t be happier. It’s extremely simple to use and built to last. If you can’t afford it wait and save up.
Bud thank you for bringing these reviews to those of us who are new to the vaporizer market. Keep up the fantastic work and I look forward to future reviews.
Happy Holiday and Best of Wishes in the New Year!
Thanks for sharing your experience with it Sam, I’m really glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
I appreciate the kind words, I’ll keep em comin
Happy holidays!
Hi, I was wondering: Before I use the Volcano Plenty for the first time, should I heat it without any herbs inside to perhaps get rid of industrial oils or such? The reason I am asking is because this was the recommended for the Arizer Extreme Q. Really like your reviews btw!
Hey it’s not really required to do that with the Plenty but it certainly can’t hurt, so I would go ahead and just give it a dry run if you have the time.
Glad to hear it!
Hi i just pass by to say thank you very much for your reviews.
I have an extreme q for about 8 months now and i just received my plenty and wow
I really understand why the plenty is getting the 90%. Very strong and tasty vapor.
Keep doing your reviews you re doing a great job
Greetings from Switzerland,
Hey thanks for sharing your thoughts, I’m glad you found the reviews helpful and I appreciate the kind words.
Enjoy that Plenty!
I love the Pleanty. It’s my first vaporizer. My doctor recommended me getting a vape. I use the liquid pad all the time. It doesn’t matter how much I have in the chamber. When it’s almost full, it compresses the material against the bottom screen and makes it vape more evenly and quicker. I love this thing. I’m an insomniac and I’ve slept every night since I bought it for the first time in 5 years. We use 2-3 grams a day in it, so it is very economical as well. Thanks for the wonderful review. It is one of the things that made me pull the $380 (w/ tax) trigger and buy it. It’s worth it. I’m glad I did.
logan
Awesome Logan I’m really glad to hear you’re enjoying it, thanks for sharing your experience
Do it gives out a lot of smell
With any good vape there will be some smell, but generally it only smells half as strong as smoke and it dissipates twice as fast.
Hey Bud,very helpful info here.Simple,and thorough without exaggerating information.
I am considering getting the Plenty,but am curious about whether any unwanted by products could come into the vapor from the plastic or any other material it is made from.Is the area underneath the herb chamber made from stainless steel? From looking at it closely does any material it is made from seem a risk for unwanted cancer causing poo poo coming into your lungs?
I have the NO2 and it is made from a plastic which looks pretty similiar to the Plenty and I feel it is possible the NO2 could give off unwanted junk from the plastic being heated so much because I get a slight plastic like taste toward the end of my session.
I have been reading up on the “safest” vaporizers to use because it is a big deal to me considering the main reason for vaporizing is my health.
I read people suggesting glass and ceramic and stainless steel type material as safest and recommending Silver Surfer,Da Buddha,Gnome,Ariza Solo,Extreme Q,among others.
I just wanted to get your thoughts on this regarding the Plenty and also get your thoughts on some other vapes that you would consider top of the line and made with “safe” materials to avoid possible bad stuff coming into my body.
Hey Thomas,
The Plenty is definitely made from high quality materials and I don’t personally feel there is any issue with any of its parts.
The outer shell of most parts is a durable plastic material, but the herb chamber itself is stainless steel as is the plate on the main body of the unit that it connects to.
If you personally would feel more comfortable with a vape that has no plastic that’s totally understandable.
I would recommend the Silver Surfer as the best option for the least amount of metal and/or plastic in the vapor pathway. Aside from the ceramic heating element and glass wand the vapor only comes in contact with the stainless steel screen in the chamber and the plastic/rubber whip tubing.
If you are into the total health factor, I recommend you check out the Vapormed. Seems to be the Volcano with medically accepted materials.
I do not think they make a medical version of the Plenty.
I was wondering how this unit performs with [concentrates]. I like to add [concentrates] when I vape occasionally and I want to know if you think there might be any problems with the plenty. I’m also torn between the volcano and the plenty, the volcano seems amazing, I’ve used it, but the plenty looks like it may give thicker vapor. Thanks for the great review.
Hey Peter,
I don’t think you’ll have any problems as long as you mix the concentrates in with flowers, you don’t want to use it by itself in there.
Volcano vs. Plenty is a tough call, but overall I rate the V a little higher and find myself using it more often. As far as vapor quality I consider them about the same, you may even be able to get slightly stronger draws from the Plenty.
The difference in vapor is minor, so I would base my decision between the two on other factors, like whip-style vaping versus balloon vaping.
I appreciate the response.
I for sure feel the Silver Surfer is safe from any potential by products. I just have a big issue with it not giving any indication as to what temp. you are vaping at. I have read at least a few studies that have shown carcinogens begin to appear in vapor at just above 392F. So knowing this I prefer to keep my temp below this.With the Silver Surfer it is impossible to know what the actual temp. is you are vaping at so that makes it a no deal for me.
I have confidence in the company that makes the Plenty, and I saw on their site they have shown the test results for the Volcano in terms of the safety of the materials used, but I did not see any listed for the Plenty. I sent them an email just a bit ago so hopefully I hear back from them soon. I really am optimistic about the Plenty after comparing, and getting feedback from you.
If not the Plenty then I think the Arizer Q is the next option because I like that glass is used which makes it for sure safe, and it has a digital meter so I know the temp. I am vaping at. Although I have read some bad reviews from people and even you say the Plenty is a better vapor producer which is a big selling point for me. Even though the Arizer Q uses glass which seems like it would give a better tasting vapor then the Plenty, would you say the Plenty actually gives a better tasting vapor?
Ha…ok I just saw your Plenty vs Extreme Q video saying the vapor from the Plenty actually tastes better to you compared to the Q.
That answers my Question.
Cool man let me know if you have any questions!
Hey bud, hows it going
i ended up getting the Plenty about a month ago. I am fully satisfied. A few quirks to mention are the fact that you can not stand it up on its own,and to me the most significant ‘con’ is the fact that it does not stay at the temp you set it. When i set it to 6 it goes to 390F but as soon as it hits 390 the heater kicks off and the temp slowly begins to go down. This is really not an issue with me because i only take 2 or 3 hits most times and therefore the temp stays around the range i prefer to vape at. But at the same time it would be so good if only it would stay at the set temp for 5 minutes. Atleast 3 minutes.
Anyway…. the other qualities easily outweigh the 2 cons i mentioned . This vaporizer has given me the best experience with my herbs that i have had in my life. The flavor and the quality of the hits,and the after effects are a thorough delight.
Hitting this vape at 7, which is the max.. it reminds me of hitting out of a [water-pipe]. the hits are that potent. but with nice pleasant clean vapor . good stuff.. i have to recommend this to anyone who vapes and wants a superior vaporizer.
Hey Thomas glad you’re enjoying the vape
The temperature does fluctuate a little as you mentioned but it’s only supposed to cycle off for 90 seconds, then turn back on again, just remember that the handle trigger needs to be engaged for the heater to turn on again.
Vape it up!
hi.
just got the “plenty” (after spending a week with the volcano)
and i love it!.
different kind of vap’ from the volcano, but the same quality of everything :]
so thanks for your reviews man, it help me a lot!
Awesome glad to hear it, thanks for posting and enjoy the vape!
still love mine
cool thanks for the update – vape it up!
still loving it we use 2g a day between 2 people
How many times do you pack the bowl each day? Do you use the liquid pad?
Hey Bud,
Your videos are packed with awesome information and so professionally presented and produced! I appreciate your honesty and all of the time and effort you put into them, so that us noobs, like me can make an informed decision!
Based on your review I purchased this vaporizer two days ago because I need to be as health conscious as possible since I’m living with an incurable and incredibly painful condition. I can’t be around smoke of any kind as it burns my esophagus and swells it shut; end result, hospitalization; a fate worse than death to me! The same thing happens when my port has to be flushed with saline multiple times in a day; my chest burns so badly for hours that I wish someone would just kill me; its unbearable! Hand sanitizer has the same effect on me; just a little whiff and I’m in agony! I’ve been on [pills] for close to 15 years and they have wreaked havoc on my body, so I want off of them and actually stopped taking [them] (cold turkey) a month ago. Not the smartest decision I’ve ever made, but none-the-less I’m pretty proud of myself for at least trying to take my life back, as the last 10 years are pretty much a blur to me. I’ve been so sick that the only time I get out of the house is for doctor’s appointments and someone has to drive me; I’m alive, but not really living; if that makes sense! ~sigh
So, my doctor reluctantly prescribed one of those “approved” substances for the Plenty for my chronic pain; no funny business here! HAHA I’ve never used this medical subtance before, so I really had no idea what to expect and unfortunately my first experience was not positive; but I’ll share it and the Pros and Cons of the Plenty.
My first Plenty Experience:
Two nights ago I tried the Plenty Vaporizer; I ran it through quite a few dry runs to burn off any chemicles or plastics left behind during manufacturing and during that time I read the entire manual. What I didn’t check before putting the med in was the heat dial. I had watched it go into the green zone quite a few times, so I thought I was all set! On the first pull I got a horrible plastic or chemial vapor and it stunk the house up and made my lungs hurt. I immediately looked at the temperature and it was in the red, and I mean almost topped out, so it burned the med. Stupid me took a couple more pulls and while there was more vapor the smell and taste were the same, so I let it cool down, which btw takes forever, but at least startup is pretty quick. Once it was cooled down I took it apart and rewashed it and then set the tempature dial to 5 and put fresh med in. This time it worked much better; the tempature stayed in mid green and it was not as harsh on my lungs.
I’m not sure if the plastic, chemical vaper I inhailed was due to it getting too hot, but that plastic Logo they have glued to the front with some kind of industrial strength compound stinks to high heaven and emits a plastic odor when the device heats up. I’m not too happy about that feature; they could have easily used a metal plate, or just left the Logo off entirely in my opinion! But, I’m super sensitive to odors as a rule so it probably wouldn’t be an issue for most people. Unfortunately, I ended up with more pain to deal with in the form of a nasty headache yesterday, that still continues today behind both eyes, nausea, severe pain in my neck and irritated lungs that has kept me in bed for two days in my dark quiet room; not the desired outcome. I also couldn’t get to sleep after vaporizing; the last time I looked at the clock it was 5:00am and I was beyond exhausted. I should probably post this question to the Medical thread, but if you wouldn’t mind me asking, how long before bedtime should I vape? I need to sleep!!!
Pros: I was relaxed a bit, but didn’t feel out of control at all which is important to me as I’m a control freak, and when the dial is in the green the vapor is cool and not harsh at all. I think its all about trial and error with these devices! The Vaporizer is super easy to use and comes apart for easy cleaning. It looks like a power tool of some kind, so unless someone is familiar with it they would just think its a cool looking tool! The handle grip to restart the heater is also a nice feature.
Cons: The plastic/chemical odor the logo sticker emits when hot! You have to set the Vaporizer sitting up on a sturdy flat surface when it is heating up and cooling down, and it is kind of wobbly due to where the power cord is located. It is really easy to topple the thing over. I wish that there was an included sturdy base that it could slide into so that I wouldn’t have to be so careful. If you set the temp to 7, at least on mine it maxes it out and burns the med. It takes forever to cool down, so getting it stored away is kind of a pain.
So, I guess the million dollar question is; is vaping for me? I think its the most health conscious delivery method, but I’m not sold on it as of yet, but then again I’ve only tried it once. The med I got at the shop was Willy something and I was advised to use it at night. It did help to relax my body a bit, which was a nice feeling for me as I’m Type A and high strung so I’ve never been able to relax even with all the [other stuff] I’ve been on in high enough doses to kill a horse I’d imagine. I truly do think that this is a high quality product and would recommend it! Its not the Vaporizers fault that I had such a bad reaction to the med!
I got a different strain for day, but I’ve been too afraid to try it as I’m still feeling so awful from my first experience, but I’m hoping my symptoms will will clear, and I’ll be able to give it another try. I have this sneaking suspicion that I just might be alergic to this med as my nose turns into a faucet and I get a slight headache when I go into the shop, and I can’t have it around me in my room; just the smell makes me feel nauseous. I tried to just use the medibles, but they don’t work for me due to malabsorption. I’m going to be completely bummed if I can’t use this for pain control; I mean it works so well for others, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised; I’ve been taking one step forward and ten steps back for the past 15 years so why should this experience be any different?!?! I haven’t given up on it though!
Thanks again for the awesome reviews!
Hello again Bud, thanks again for your response on the Pax, but now I have a new question for you, how would you go about using concentrates in this vaporizer? Like something with a more waxy substance? Just place on top of the herb? Orr does the liquid pad play a role in this?
Yes you can use the liquid pad for concentrates, I would probably keep a little bit of herbs in the bottom of the chamber also though just to help make sure nothing drips down inside the main unit.
Very cool thank you bud, so just to be clear, (in order, [concentrate, liquid pad ((I'm assuming it will jut melt into the liquid pad?)) and a layer of herb underneath to catch any excess wax or any of that good stuff]) ?
Hey Jake sorry for the delayed response but yes that’s exactly what I was thinking
Whats goin on, Im in the market to buy my first personal vape. I use my buddy’s volcano almost daily and absolutely love it, but i dont want to spend that much money. I’ve narrowed my decision down to the Plenty and the SSV but I cant decide on one. Ill be regularly smoking with 1-4 people. Any advice on which to choose and why would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Sup Mike,
I’m leaning towards the Plenty being the better option for you because even though I do like the SSV I found it a little less enjoyable to use with more than one person.
Also the Plenty has a larger herb chamber, so you could up to 3-4 people in a session with one packing. You can also use the liquid pad they include to fill up extra space inside the chamber if you wanted to pack less material and use it by yourself.
Stay up!
I would love to see this thing in action. Could you post a session video?
Hey thanks for your request, it’s not a full session but I show one full draw with this vape at the 6:20 mark in this video: http://www.vapecritic.com/vaporizers/20-vapes/
Aloha from Hawaii…Thanks for all the awesome reviews. I own a pax which I love for portability but it requires quite a bit of maintenance. I also own a volcano that was great for 3 years but needs to be repaired due to a malfunctioning thermostat and heating element. So my questions is, how does the Plenty compare to the Volcano? I like the fact that it’s seems to cool the vapor nicely. I am considering purchasing a Plenty but I haven’t sent my Volcano in for fixing as I am not sure how much It will even cost for repairs. Does the Plenty equal the quality of the Volcano? Are the vapor clouds smoother on the Plenty? Aloha
Hey What’s up,
Have you seen my recent cleaning video for the Pax? They have a new mouthpiece lubricant now that makes it so it can go a dozen sessions or more between cleanings, def cuts down on the maintenance.
Sorry to hear about your Volcano, that’s a rare issue!
The Plenty is great, the build quality feels excellent and the vapor production is top notch, keeps it comfortable too.
Main difference is how they work, Volcano is balloon but Plenty is whip so you’ll need to take a longer draw from the whip to get same volume of vapor as a shorter pull from the V balloon.
I’d say vapor quality is about the same between the two.
Hey,
I bought the Plenty vaporizer while ago and I m considering going to Amsterdam… Do you think it’s possible to travel with it if I clean it with ISO alcohol before?
Thanks for your help in advance
Hey Joe I’m really not sure sorry man! I don’t know how comfortable I’d feel bringing a vape that far, but I tend to err on the side of caution
Hi, love your videos, made me get a PAX and I love it. Your input also made me go out and get the plenty but I’m on the fence still. The vapors I am producing are very very light and not dense at all. I have tried with a full bowl as well as small amount with the liquid pad and both ways gives me light vapor. I am not sure if it because it is brand new and needs a few uses? Maybe I am hitting it to hard? Please help because I’m ready to return it. Thank you
Hey Dan,
It sounds like maybe there’s just a small issue with how you’re packing it or using it, I’ve found it to be one of the best vapor producers out of all the models I’ve reviewed so far.
Make sure you attach your herb chamber to the base unit before you turn it on, so that the chamber has a few minutes to heat up as the vape does.
Then after it’s warmed up the first 1 or 2 draws you take basically “prime” the vape, so you won’t get a lot of visible vapor yet.
Once the vape is warmed up and primed take long, slow draws – about 10-15 seconds – and you should get a large volume of vapor.
Also, make sure you check the heat level knob on the side of the unit, I’ve found that between 6 and 7 (max) is where this vape usually works best.
Let me know if you’re getting better results!
Hey second day around and I’m producing more vapor! I have to take big deep pulls but i am starting to produce more. I will also say regardless of visible vapor I can 100% feel the effects. I may have spoke to soon
Ok cool glad to hear! I just responded to your other post too
Alright …received the Plenty and so far love it. It really extracts everything. I am going to send in my Volcano to be repaired. My pax was also sent in for a defect and before I got the Plenty I had no vaporizer at all…so it was back to combustion and I hated it. I missed the sweet taste and cool vapor and even took a break cause my lungs couldn’t take it and I just don’t get the same effect as I do with vaporizing, not nearly as potent. With the Plenty I am set. I like it even more than the Volcano as the bags seem stale unless you use immediately and the plenty’s long tube really cools things nicely and you don’t have to buy those expensive bags. Lovin it! Vape on! I cant imagine what technology will exist in 10 years!
Awesome I’m glad you’re enjoying it, vape it up!
mine broke after 2 months of use we will see how good the guarantee is
logan
Snap! what happened??
don;t know turned it on it preheated got one hit then it would not heat any more
logan
Wow very strange, never heard of an issue like that with this vape, let me know if you have any problems getting it fixed or replaced under warranty.
Hey. I’m working with S&B support because I am getting only very weak vapor. Using just as you are, Bud. I am using cigar tobacco while I wait for other herbs, so I’m only drawing into my mouth, not inhaling.
Could somebody (Bud????) do me a big favor with their Plenty and see if full (long) draws are required to get good vapor density? I.e., can you get decent density without inhaling? I didn’t expect that because one can easily build up a big head of smoke with short draws on a cigar, but maybe vaporizers require a long draw to build up the pressure or something?
Hey Blaine yes you need to take a slow, long draw to get good vapor production (10-15 seconds), short pulls will not work very well.
Hi, It’s Logan again. As far as warranty work goes on the Plenty mine stopped heating for whatever reason so I called them, sent it in. It cost seven dollars to send with tracking number. I only sent the heating unit. I kept all the accessories just to save postage. Well, the next day they sent me back a completely new, sealed in the box unit. So now I Have many duplicate parts. Cleaning brushes, etc. It took five days total and one of the Days was a Sunday. Talk about Service.
Awesome man thanks for letting me know how it went and I’m glad it worked out good for you.
Just finished more testing.
Most important finding is, I was definitely wrong about color of herb not changing. It did change from light green-brown to brown.
For the benefit of others, here’s what I learned from controlled tests vaporizing chamomile:
You will never “see” thick vapor, but you can taste (mostly) and feel (somewhat) strong vapor in your mouth. You see basically the same amount of steam/vapor when vaping a packed chamber or vaping an empty chamber (i.e. vaping nothing at all). This is not a visual sport. It’s very nice that the strong feeling in mouth is not the burning sensation from heavy-on smoking. Since the vapor’s so cooled down (presumably by the cooling coil), the feeling in my chest never raised above medium-uncomfortable after holding it. Very unlike smoking. I don’t know for sure how much of the mildness of mouth and lung sensation is due to vaporization, though, since I have never smoked chamomile. Based on smoking a variety of other things over the years, I believe that the vaporizer is what is milding things out.
Vaporization is fast. I tested vaporizing a full chamber of 1.65 g of chamomile. After 4 minutes of concentrated smoking with holding, the herb no longer gave strong flavor, and when I examined the chamber there was no green color left. I verified that it was really spent by attempting to vaporize it again– I got basically no flavor. In another (boring) test I vaped 1.2 g for 20 minutes. Close to no flavor for the last 16 minutes, but the herb in the chamber at the end was dark brown instead of light brown.
I’m thinking about getting this to replace my arizer solo. Do you think it’s worth getting or should I stick with the solo?
It’s definitely on another level, I personally like it more than the Solo.
Back again!!!! BEST VAPE BAR NONE I spoke way to soon bud. i had a few issues at first and i believe my own lungs were the problem. i smoked 2 packs of butts a day on top of an 1/8 everyday. I quit smoking and now i am over a month into vaping the Plenty and no butts or blunts. my lungs couldnt handle a 10 second pull and now i blow bigger, cleaner, denser, stronger clouds then my blunts. i never thought it would that dense. Cut back by 1/2 a week!
Also i believe the plenty is much better a week or 2 into vaping it, it tastes a lot better after used for a little bit a break-in
thanks alot! let me know if you sell your volcano for a digital, its all mine!
Awesome man glad you’re enjoying it more now, thanks for posting and stay up!
Hi Bud,
Really useful, all these reviews you do. Thanks for the R&D.
So I’m wondering: if this was your only vape, and you were using it regularly with the liquid pad, how long do you reckon the pad would last? Are replacements sold in packs? Just curious.
This one really has my eye, although I’m a little worried about what I hear re: efficiency and how fast it can go through material. Still, sure sounds like quality gear.
Cheers!
Hey glad you found them helpful!
The pad should last a very long time even through regular use, but if & when it does need replacement you can buy a 2-pack of them right now for $8.50.
This is an excellent vape, it does go through material a tiny bit faster than some other models but IMO the benefits of this vape definitely outweigh that.