The All-Star by Vapvana replaces the Pinch Hitter in their product range. The All-Star improves on everything the Pinch hitter did well, making for a very well set up mini heavy hitter. This device is up there with the heaviest hitting micro-dosers, it retains excellent airflow for a relatively unrestricted inhale and provides very accurate temperature control due to the design and proximity of the heater to the herb and close fitting bowl. This thing is basically a mini Screwball so provides excellent flavour without compromising on vapor thickness or extraction speed.
One of the most notable improvements is the heater housing and bowl design, where the Pinch Hitter used a smaller version of the Screwball Bowl which was compatible with both devices, the All-Star has a proprietary bowl which functions in the same way as the Screwball bowl. It now has thinner walls which like the Screwball allows for very fast hybrid heating, by heat soaking the bowl for around 10-15 seconds you can now get a Hybrid (hot air and hot surface) hit which provides the heavier effects exactly like the larger devices in the range. The smaller bowl (around 0.1-0.2g max capacity) allows for easy and repeatable dosing with a fast extraction and very strong effects, helping your herb go further.
The new bowl also has a half pack setting, with a ridge inside the bowl that allows you to set the screen higher up in the bowl. This allows you to easily load in smaller amounts while keeping the herb higher up and closer to the heater for those extra fast extractions without losing the signature extraction profile of the device. The herb chamber part of the bowl can also be unscrewed, this isn't needed for regular use or cleaning but new herb chamber bowls are planned for the future and the screw function exists to allow easy switching between them.
Loading and settings
- The suggested temperature range for this vaporizer is between 450-550F or 230-287. Generally it's best to start at 500f or 260c then adjust from there to your liking. We don't advise going above 545F or 285C as you risk combustion, at these higher temperatures do not heat soak the bowl.
- Always load the All-Star bowl to the rim, then adjust the herb with the included SQP (Scoop and Tamper) to ensure none is sticking up above the rim.
- The same applies if using the bowl set up as a half pack, as mentioned this is advisable to get the best experience if it's being used with smaller loads.
- You can tamp the bowl, but only do this very gently. Tamping will make for even faster initial vapor production and the ability to load a little more inside, however if you tamp too hard and create a puck inside, reducing the airflow. If you tamp too hard the bottom herb will be slightly lighter than the top unless you give the bowl a little heat soak before inhaling. If you're using it with the half pack setting it doesn't really matter and you'll get a full extraction either way.
- We suggest using a medium grind for the All-Star as this will avoid shutting down the airflow as the herb compresses during your inhale.
Cleaning
- Maintenance here is very easy...
- When residue starts to build up inside the bowl this can be very easily wiped off with a q-tip, do this while the bowl is still warm after use and you can avoid the need to soak it in ISO or use any cleaning solvents.
- After some time residues will start to build up in the herb chamber section of the bowl and the glass joint. To remove this you can use a q-tip soaked in ISO to wipe it off or you can pop the bowl (remove the handle and screen first) in ISO for an hour, then then wipe it off.
- For a full clean, gently remove the glass joint, then soak this and the bowl in ISO overnight before rinsing with hot water and allowing to dry.
- If using solvents always allow the bowl to dry fully before use.
- Using the included brush you can easily keep the screen free of residues for a long time. When it starts to clog up simply pop it out and replace it, or if you have a blowtorch lighter you can hold the screen with tweezers, torch it until the residues have turned white, then when it's cooled brush it off and pop it back into your bowl!
- The housing does not need to be cleaned. Though like most devices, before first use it's a good idea to turn the PID up to 280C and leave it for 10 minutes, just to ensure any residues from manufacture or packing have been burned off. Then turn it back down to vaping temperatures.
Info from Vapvana
Well folks, here comes the brand new heavy hitter, the All-Star Wired Kit!
This veteran workhorse digs in at the plate and consistently knocks it out of the park with powerful, reliable vapor.
For the fan who wants dependable heat and performance inning after inning from their home setup, the All-Star delivers!
Kit Includes
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All-Star Wired Heater: This is the main part that gets hot. It comes fully assembled with stainless steel housing, handle, coil guard, and internal rubies already installed (220V coil). - SS316 Stainless Steel filled with 2.5mm Ruby Balls
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All-Star Modular Bowl: The stainless steel bowl where you put your flower. It uses a 15mm mesh screen, and has two settings (full size and half size). Comes with its own removable wooden handle.
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Glass Adapters for Bowl: You get both 18.8mm and 14.8mm glass male joints so the bowl can fit different sizes of water pipes.
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Digital Temperature Controller (PID): The control box used to set and maintain the heater's temperature. Please check if your PID is in F or C before setting the temperature - controller instructions are below
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Power Cable: Connects the Temperature Controller to the wall outlet. (220V with UK Plug)
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Heater Stand: A safe place to rest the hot heater when you're not using it.
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Scoop & Tamper Tool (SQP): A handy tool for loading and tamping your bowl.
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Wooden Cleaning Brush: For keeping things tidy.
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Spare Screens & O-Rings: Comes with spare parts to keep you going
Replacement Glass Joints for the Hybrid Bowl can be found here
- Check out the Portavb Universal Debowler, a great solution for emptying your bowl after vaping!
- For 10% off our Chugga-Jug Bubbler when purchased with this setup, please use discount code "ChugChug" at checkout.
Warranty
- The All-Star comes with a 30 day guarantee, if you're not happy with the kit you can return it within 30 days of purchase, providing it has been purchased directly or from an authorized retailer such as ourselves.
- Please complete the warranty form linked in the Vapvana Shipping and Returns section. Vapvana will confirm the return eligibility with you then contact us to confirm, at which point you can return the kit to us for a full refund. You only need to cover the return shipping costs and ensure that the full kit is returned in its original packaging, clean and free of residues as detailed in the Vapvana returns linked above. Once we have the kit back and have checked it is all there in appropriate condition we can issue the refund.
- This policy does not cover any item lost, stolen, dropped or water damaged.
- The All-Star also comes with a Vapvana backed Lifetime warranty for the PID controller and heater coils. Please check out the information section "Lifetime warranty claims" for full details, this is displayed in the shipping and returns section linked above. There is also a link to the warranty/returns form on that page.
PID Controller Instructions
- Hold the central button for 5 seconds to turn on or off
- Use the +/- buttons to adjust the temperature
- When switched on, press the central button five times to access auto-off timer
- Adjust with +/- from 0-5. 0 switches the timer off or select 1-5 hours
- Celcius/Fahrenheit - Hold down + button for 5 seconds while the controller is switched off. Then press the + button again to change between C and F. Press the central button to exit.
Don't leave mains powered setups unattended while switched on and ensure they're kept in good working condition.
This product cannot be shipped to Germany or Austria at this time due to customs regulations.