The Extreme Q Vaporizer came out in early 2008 and was manufactured by the Canadian company Arizer who also happens to make the V-Tower model. The Extreme Q is one of the few 3 function units with a digital temp LCD control that uses forced air, direct inhalation, and also a balloon fill type system. Needless to say, the Extreme Q Vaporizer Review was a fun one.
There is a almost silent 3 speed air fan that uses forced air to produce just the right mix of both air and heating with each draw. This is accompanied by the ceramic heating element. The filling chamber (made of pyrex) and the glass adapters for whip as well as balloon kits do well to standing up to the elements and constant daily use.
As we stated above, this unit has a LCD control panel that is very cool and helpful. The main thing that is cool about is the amount of information that it provides-
-Temperature in both F and C
-Actual temperature in both F and C
-fan speed
-timer
The Extreme Q has a total of three methods for delivery and all of them can be swapped out depending on your personal preference-
1) The balloon system is used by attaching a glass adapter and the balloon kit toe the bowl. We found that putting the fan on the highest setting is the best way to go as it produces the most dense vapor layer.
2) Forced air is accomplished using the swivel ground glass whip function which is then combined with a 3 speed silent fan. We found the best level is accomplished by using the fan on the low to medium setting.
3) The final way is to use it as a direct inhalation. You use the medical tubing attached to the base and the swivel which allows proper movement.
The Extreme Q even comes with a a remote. This is probably one of the most necessary accessories I’ve seen on a Vaporizer but hey, if it comes with it, why not. You are able to control all of the primary functions of the Vaporizer with it.
The average heat up time is around 2-3 minutes and temp can range from 100-400 degrees. It takes about 4 minutes for it to cool down.
Another quality aspect of this vaporizer is the fact that it comes with a lifetime warranty, though this is restricted to normal use. If a problem comes along that doesn’t fall under the warranty, you can purchase any of the replacement parts for a fee.
Overall, we were very pleased with this unit. In terms of price it ranks up towards the top. To continue our car metaphor, this unit falls in the BMW range in terms of price and quality. We think that this is a perfect higher end vaporizer for those who cant or don’t want to afford the Volcano Vaporizer. It really comes down to the quality of construction with these vaporizers. If you don’t have solid construction and solid parts, you aren’t going to get as efficient of a vapor and that sort of defeats the purpose. The Extreme Q covers this quite well and gets our seal of approval for an at home vaporizer.
Extreme Q Vaporizer Rating by v8vantage: stars 
Best Current USA Price: $299 $239 ON SALE at VapeWorld
Best Current Europe Price: €239,00 at VapoShop
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Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
this rules if you are like me and cant afford (or don’t want to spend a ton of money on) the better BUT more expensive volcano.
this is perfect if you cant afford the volcano. very nice unit.
I’ve used both the volcano and i like the Q better because having the whip function on demand and the power shots makes it way more versatile…not to mention elbow hits (look that one up). I’d like both but if there was a choice of one or the other i’d do the extreme Q hands down.
I so agree with you KB – I’ve used both the volcano and the extreme….I’ve had my extreme since 2009 and haven’t had 1 problem with it. I actually like it waaaaaay better than the volcano because of all the options even the air fragrance attachment for potpourri & oils =) I’m curious t and want to try power shots and elbow hits…I haven’t looked them up yet=) I love being able to use the whip, I’m not a big balloon fan but if I was I love the balloon on the Volcano best(but that’s all it has to offer, unfortunately) I really want to find a portable vaporizer with forced air…..I have an iolite but I don’t like that I can’t adjust the heat higher but I do like it. I just want one with forced air and adjustable heat settings. any ideas, anyone??????
yo man get the arizer solo vaporizer it’s super portable and works great. I too had the extreme q vape ( same company) aned that thing was awesome it got me so ripped one time i litteraly passed out from holding a hit in for 1o seconds it’s crazy. but unfortunately the extreme was stolen . so I bougt the solo vape and compared to the extreme it is vary limited but u have temp control and you get nice vapor. dry pure tasting and I’m ripped right now on it. but yea get the solo if u want portability. and the battery is good last good amount of time like 15 bowl packs maybey 20 depending on temp. and I love how makes no sounds because with the extreme. it made sounds with the fan and my parents would hear. now I can get away with it and noone knows. if u try to zero out the hits there is very little smell. I paid 220 for it but it’s defiantly worth it!