iolite ORIGINAL Vaporizer

This was my first vaporizer. Got it slightly used on Ebay and pretty much used it on a daily basis 1-2 times daily. After about 6 months it stopped working. the spark didn't light. I opened it up, but couldn't fix it. I found it hard to communicate with the customer service and I am not sure if I have it under warranty.

The best advantage with this vape (and WHISPR) is that since it uses butane fuel, you don't need to charge it. So you can bring it out and not have to worry about losing battery as long as you have fuel.

The Iolite is a decent vape in my opinion, but make sure you get a warranty. Also I just got the Magic Flight Launch Box and its a little more complicated to use, but it is way better and much easier to clean up. And most importantly it cost less! So, unless you're not into the MFLB, I can say go for this, the WHISPR is pretty much the 2nd generation and costs more but its pretty much the same machine.

I'm on my second Origional Iolite. First one quit working and was under warrenty so they replaced it. Your altitude really affects it. I live at 4900 ft. and still have problems with my new one. Taking it to the mountains is futile. When it lights, it the greatest. Just the other day I couldn't get it lit after waiting the 2 minutes for it to be ready and then another 2 minutes clicking it. I think I will wear out the ignighter before anything else goes bad.
If you live at sea level it should work fine. I am currently looking for something else.

Get one! You won't be sorry!

Does not light. Waste of time and money!

The unit hasvery seldom worked and I have yet to figure out why. I have filled it with fuel perhaps 15 times and it has worked 3 times. I have gone online on numerous occasions to read the manual, figuring I was doing something wrong, but it just does not work 80% of the time. I have read numerous other reviews which say the same thing. I sure wish it worked, as it would be really convenient. I would not recommend this to anyone and wish I had not paid the price! Great idea, but iIolite needs to go back to the drawing board.

I really like this vaporizer though it's nothing compared to the volcano (as most aren't). However, it's GREAT as far as portability goes, especially since it doesn't need batteries! I love that about it probably more than anything else. I've had mine for about two years and I paid far more for it than it's worth now what with all the other portable devices currently on the market. What I will say is that my husband still has a hard time getting a good rip off of it...it helps to take long, slow, gradual inhales after allowing ample time for it to heat up. Works for me but it took awhile to figure out what works best/bend it to my will.

I have had 2 iolites now. The unit is discrete. I like the portability. I like the hit strength. I don't like 1) they cost alot and then 2) don't work at ski altitudes ( forget it above 7k ft). 3) don't function for long. The first unit lasted about 4 months before getting increasingly hard to ignite, then refusing to fire up altogether after 6 months. The second one quit after 2 months-- same pattern. I used the proper butane, I didn't abuse the thing. It's really frustrating. Iolite needs better quality control, or more rugged design, or something to make these things more reliable. (A replacable piezo igniter, an adjustable butane jet?)

Could do better.

Works like a charm every time.
Blows the magic flight out of the water, trust.

I have severe arthritis in my neck and back from multiple injuries as an elite athlete. Over the years I have taken every anti-inflamitory and pain killer on the planet. I Have never gotten inflammation and pain relief like this. the Iolite is very portable, small and emits no harsh odors or irritating carbon. I can get relief, sleep well and in my busy life no odor is key. I HIGHly recommend this little beauty.

I love my portable Iolite Vaporizer! The only thing that bugs me is the butane. So, I picked up an electric one, too, for at home. I use both often. It helps my Asthma not to smoke, but I need the medicine for my chronic pain & mobility issues. I also own several other Vaporizers. This is my personal favorite. Put away the Volcano, to save for when company comes, although it is my second favorite.

I have had mine for over a year, and NEVER has it ignited on the first try...Never on the 20th try...it leaks the butane and is almost empty by the time it starts working...This is a big disapointment...and NOT worth the money spent. I have made numerous calls to the number and am always put on hold...and after 20 minutes...Im tired of holding...

Have an original Iolite and it has proven to be an excerise in frustration. Every time I rely on this model to work it fails me. It is acceptable when it does work, although I have used an Arizer Solo and a Magic Flight (both electric portables) and a Volcano, and I find they also deliver a better load. If the Iolite would just start, it would get a much better review, but we click and click the starter button and it won't ignite, and all this time it's venting propane, which is expensive because it must be pure, and if you don't pack your can with you, you run out out because of all you have wasted getting it ignited....if you eventually do. It should be better, and other reviews I've read have addressed the same problem. I hope Iolite will offer a solution, but as others have had limited success dealing with this company, I'll suggest purchasing the Solo instead. I didn't buy it to get pissed off. Good luck!

use 4-5 daily
I have had it for 7 months

....and I own the digital Volcano, which I recommend highly and only, but this little angel is heaven in your hand. I would save the afternoon you first receive this getting to know your new BFF Also, to get familiar with it you do need to use it, so don't make any plans that day. This said, have a ball. This is fast, small, efficient and with the optimizer Vapeworld throws in, along with a new shiny heavy duty grinder and everything you will need to keep doing the best thing for you and your body. This gives me the portable opportunity my Volcano just doesn't have. We are going on a weekend away and now I have no worries, you can use this anywhere. Literally. Really. Easy ordering, 5 days and it was mine forever, and I purchased another for my real life BFF! GET THIS. Can I be any more emphatic?

It's worth the investment.

Truly the best vaporizer on the market. After taking the initial draw, the benefits of vaporizing, and the ease of use make the Volcano completely worth the price tag. Excellent service and free stuff from Vape World... Thanks again.

i bought my iolite bout 4 months ago. at first i couldnt get it to light. turns out i was using the wrong kind of butane. i got a new kind and have had no problems since. would recommend to any body who wants to vape on the go

I love my iolite. I paid $169.99 for it and it works great. iolite has upgraded the parts that were breaking so some of the bad reviews it got - those issues have been fixed

I wish I had been introduced to this product years ago, it would have saved me a lot of money.

This is great but it will not work at altitudes above 5216. Check it out on their website. I love the extreme vaporizer. It works at high altitudes but it not very portable.

I have had my iolite Vaporizer for some time now and it continues to work smoothly and efficiently. I truly like the mobility of this portable vape.

This is my second portable vaporizer. I bought a Vapir Oxygen Mini about 3 years ago and was overall disappointed with its performance. It never gave good hits and was awkward to load and carry around, as it needed a battery pack and cord if you wanted to take it on the go. I had almost given up on portable vaporizers until I heard about this one on a podcast. I decided to give it a try after all the reviews on here. Man I’m glad I did.

For those who are talking about the cheap plastic, yes, it is very light and would seem cheap just because it's lightweight, but it's not. Remember the plastic parts come in contact with chambers that get up to 375 degrees...this aint some crap made in China plastic..its high grade. When you think about all the things this little hand grenade is doing inside, you realize it's a very high quality device.

Of course the be all end all of a vaporizer is the draws it gives. This thing hits like a champion. You have to remember a few things when using this unit, or you may get frustrated and think it's not working. First, the 45 second thing, forget it. I turn the unit on and remove the chamber, and then prepare my material carefully while it's heating up. I let it run for at least 3 or 4 minutes before I insert the chamber back in. Then, take some slow draws. The first draw will be very flavorful, but no visible vapor will come out when you exhale. As you go, less flavor will come out but more white colored vapor will begin to form. Using this thing for all it's worth takes time...I usually hit it for a good 20 minutes each time I vape. Your best draws will start coming after about 10 minutes. Trust me, those people who hit it for 5- min and then shut it off and declare the things a piece of sh*t just aren't doing it right. It's best to take really long draws (I usually inhale slowly for 5-10 seconds each time...and then i hold it for about 3-5 seconds before exhaling) I have taken draws for 20 seconds, held them for 10, and I haven't coughed once hitting this thing. I've even found myself taking draws like that, one after another, two or three times in a row without taking a breath in between...no problem. Believe me, once you get this thing primed and going..you will get phat draws of vapor coming out every time for 10-15 minutes straight. It is VERY efficient with any material..sometimes I get 2 sessions out of one little pack. Just keep hitting it and have faith...you will get consistent thick vapor but you have to keep it going for a while.

Perhaps the best thing about this unit is the portability. The Vapir Mini was "portable", but looked like a flute with a long phone cord coming off of it leading to a box...not exactly stealth. This thing is so low key you could vape in public with no worries. Get the 15 inch vinyl tubing with it..and get a 32oz Moe's or Baja Fresh to-go cup, drop this bad boy in, and use the vinyl tube as your "straw" for your drink. Good to go. I even take this to the beach and sit in my little tent puffing away; no one's the wiser. This thing is awesome.

The accessories that come with it are also very quality. The magnet latch for the pouch inside the carrying case is a nice touch. (No tearing velcro sound...even more DL) All in all the iolite has revived my faith in vaporizing. I may never smoke again. When you think about how often you can take this thing (in the car, hiking, boating, beach, skiing) with you, the price really is a non-issue. How much do you spend a year on your cellphone? $500? $800? $1000? For $200 to get years of vaporizing enjoyment is really a bargain. I would not hesitate to recommend this vaporizer to anyone. Now that I've been talking about it for so long....time to pack it up! Happy vaping!

I really don't like this unit.

I dislike how the chamber fits, or doesn't, especially when you are trying to use it. It is awkward and clumsy, and wastes vapor while you try to get the two pieces to fit together.

Heat wise, this unit doesn't get near proper vaporization temperatures for many different types of material even after 10 minutes.

Concept wise, I like the idea of using butane power to generate a steady temperature, I just think this unit really needs the ability to change the temperature the unit stabilizes at.

Also, the chamber needs to be redesigned and tapered so you aren't fumbling while you try to get the two pieces together so you can get on with vaping. Problems loading this unit and the long heat up time and the low temperature all contribute to my recommendation for most people to shop around before selecting this unit.

Although my overall review of this unit is negative, I feel the overall design is sound, and with a few minor adjustments in manufacturing, this could be an excellent unit. With the current chamber and low temperatures, this unit misses the mark of what could be an excellent product.

I've only had it a week or so but if it lasts, it's fantastic. It is easy to use and works great. It is a little more difficult to use than my Budda, and doesn't handle the quantity of the Budda, but it is portable and fits in a pocket! Just a great product.

This is actually my second Volcano.
Bought this one to furnish a new condo in San Diego so that I don't have to travel with my original, which is now 5 years old and still works fine.
Have tried many other types of vaporizers, but for the money the Volcano is the best there is.
Also like the travel case a lot, very nice gift.

This is a great vaporizer and the Germans have it figured out.

Easy to use, different bags allow for different situations and it is such a great setup. A bag can go round and round before it needs to be re loaded and this is simply the best vaporizer on the market. Go Digital if you think you really need the precision but the classic is just as good in my book.

Thank you Storz & Bickel and thank you Vape World for making it happen!!!

The Volcano is worth every penny. If the money is what bothers you, dont let it. this product is well worth it. my only recommendation is that you use the easy valve system compared to the solid valve. the solid valve gets very sticky and needs to be cleaned often. products taste sooooo much better in a volcano.

Now that I have the Volcano, all other methods of intake seem so "dirty". This is the best way to enjoy and I love my new Volcano!

This vaporizer is top-notch. You can tell the people that designed it built the volcano to perfection and to be able to work for years to come. I personally think the classic volcano is just the same as the digital. It works just as great. The only reasons to upgrade to the digital volcano is the auto-shut off function, preciseness of temperature, and a bit more heating time which actually makes the vapor better. I like the solid valve because it can blow up to any size which is great for using with a bunch of friends. The only flaw of the solid valve is that the residue can seep into the balloon and it could be somewhat of a hassle to clean.

awesome device! love it. however, the $250 for a self contained butane lighter is insane!! Looking over the device one can tell they cost less than $30 to produce one. additional, Mine fell out of my coat pocket for the first time and now it no longer works. if your not rich like me, spend the $250 on a home vaporizer and look for less expensive, easy to replace portable vaporizers. Please keep in mind that a portable vap WILL get bumped and banged when its being passed around in the car or when going for a walk. take my advice go for a cheaper portable and spend big on the home vap.

I love mine. I admit it took me a little while to learn how to use ut, but now it does the trick when I use it. I have learned to get great vape draws and the fuel last a long time. The Customer Service of Vape World is excellent.

The volcano vaporizer has changed my life style. Any time I try to use anything involving combustion, my mouth feels dirty, like an ashtray. (I do still enjoy hand rolled tobacco)

The digital is very nice because its much more accurate in the temperature range, and if you choose to vaporize aromatherapy like lavender, or mint, you can look up the vapor temperature and tune your volcano into it.

The LED's are VERY bright and easy to read, the buttons are also very big and color coded, so if your feeling a little spaced out it's easier to know what to press (red= stop, green= go)

The volcano digital is also built very solid, no loose parts, very clean design, simple and VERY effective. Nothing screws on so there is no chance that your volcano will over fill and explode (rubber o rings sitting on each other help this)


Overall, I would say the volcano saves about 2.5x as much of whatever you put in it (from my experience)

Also, there is very little smell with the volcano as compared to smoking, nothing a simple candle cant take on

The price IS steep, but you will find no vaporizer better. If you want the BEST vaporizer out there, shell out the extra cash, it will be worth it.

Get a volcano, it saves you money, and saves your respiratory system.

Very confusing as the directions for use are not clear.

Have been smoking various other ways for years and I have finally found one that is really enjoyable without any of the negative side affects. Despite the high cost I think it is well worth it. Join the club and get a VOLCANO.

I've owned this unit a year now and it's my portable go to unit. I agree there's a learning curve but it's worth it. The best advice I can give about this unit is to cycle the off/on switch after a few minutes. This extends your butane and material and helps to prevent the plastic pieces from melting. One of my draw tubes actually melted at the screw in base and snapped off. Not a huge deal but a hassle. Other than that this has been a very good investment, besides my Volcano.

This is my first vaporizer and I'm all but in love. Its small, heats up quickly and does a decent job at vaporizing my blends. The world of vaporization has opened up so many other doors of remedies, I don't think Ill EVER go back to smoking. My only complaint about this unit is the price vs the longevity of the unit. I don't expect this to last a lifetime, but its plastic body still makes me a bit nervous. (Although a buddy dropped it, and it didn't miss a beat!)
If you take in to account the portability factor, and stealth factor its a GREAT vaporizer!

i had two iolite vaporizer both stop working about 2 month after i got it. one of my friend also bought one shortly after i got because he was so pleased with but his also broke. i would not recommend this vaporizer and would look for a more durable one

I've had mine for about 1.5 yrs and i love it. my product lasts three times as long. i would recommend only filling the chamber 2/ 3rds full, and use a good grinder to prepare your product. I use the iolite outside my home and the volcano in my home. I don't think ill ever smoke again

This is an excellent alternative to the Volcano for individual or 2-person use. Very easy to use. I only give 4 stars for ease-of-use because it was difficult to figure out how to use it (instructions not very good) and very hard to figure out how to clean it. Once I got it mastered, I have loved it! Much better for my lungs than even the Volcano, IMHO.

when it come to convenience this unit cant be beat., you can take it anywhere and use it with ease. Its not really a party unit, its more for personal use. Oh yeah and the guy on the phone at vapeworld was great help too !!!

I've wanted a Volcano Vaporizer forever after using a friends, but never really had the money to buy one. I considered buying a used one on eBay, but they weren't that much cheaper and I wasn't sure if I trusted it. Eventually, I decided to save my lungs and not my wallet. The unit is awesome as predicted. I also went for the Easy Valve over my friends Solid Valve set and I'm very happy with it. My only complaint is that I can't make a bigger balloon, but I'm still a fan. Plus you can throw the Easy Balloon across the room without injury which is always good, but obviously the best part is that I don't have to clean anything. Besides the steep price tag, the Volcano and Easy Valve is everything I hoped and dreamed for :)