The Proxy is designed specifically for extracts, with a focus on the best taste and ease of use. With plenty of accessories like a glass insert for herbal smoking, the Proxy is more versatile than almost any other device on the market. This is another innovative solution from Puffco.
- Use of 3D Chamber technology
- Four temperature settings plus Easter Egg mode
- Ergonomic and stylish design
- Lots of third-party accessories
Form factor of the Proxy: At first glance, the Proxy is very different from most concentrate vapes. It doesn't resemble a vape pen or a classic electric rig. Instead, it is reminiscent of a Sherlock pipe from the past, like the ones you might have seen at your grandparents' house or in old movies. The glass is balanced and ergonomic in the hand and has a stable, flat base. But what's special about the Proxy is not just its appearance or shape. It has a modular design:
The vape consists of two main components - the glass and the base. The glass serves as a giant mouthpiece, while the base contains all the electrical components, the battery, the one-button controller, and the atomizer.
This clever modular design allows the base to be used with various compatible glass bodies from Puffco or third-party manufacturers. Puffco already offers the Bub, a glass pipe with water filtration.
This modular design opens up a wealth of personalization options and makes the Proxy one of the first vapes with a replaceable heating element.
Heating Element and 3D Chamber of the Puffco Proxy: The Proxy uses Puffco's advanced 3D ceramic coils, where the heating wire is embedded into the walls of the coils.
Unlike traditional coils that draw heat from below, this one draws heat from all directions. This heating system combined with precise temperature control prevents extracts from vaporizing before you draw, ensuring consistent results.
How to use the Proxy Vaporizer: The Proxy is a cold load vape, meaning it needs to be loaded before heating. You can use the included dab tool, which is helpful for crumbly and non-sticky extracts. However, for sticky extracts, it is recommended to use a "hot" loading tool like the CrossingTech Mini Buddy HDT.
The tip heats up and melts the concentrate into the center of the coils, rather than scraping it off the side walls of the chamber with the included tool. Using the Hot Knife extends the life of the coils, prevents the loss of extracts, and increases efficiency. After loading the material into the chamber, you put on the Carp Cap and hold the button for three seconds to activate the Proxy. Pressing once allows you to choose between four temperature settings, with blue being the lowest and white being the highest.
Vapor Quality: The vapor quality of the Proxy is impressive. Produces creamy, full flavor and terpenes. Unlike a vape pen, the Proxy has a large mouthpiece that allows the vapor to cool before it is inhaled. Excess heat is vented into the air instead of into the mouthpiece or face, thanks to the tried and tested design of traditional pipes.
The Proxy stays hot for about four to six hits before automatically shutting off. You can extend your session by double tapping the button. Extracts are currently the fastest growing category in vaping and the Proxy lowers the barrier to entry with simple operation. It's much more user-friendly than a rig, yet extremely versatile.
Battery life: The Proxy's compact, all-in-one form also means a smaller battery. We managed about 5-6 sessions before the battery died. Charging takes about 60 minutes on average, but the Proxy has a USB-C port, so charging is possible just about anywhere. Triple-clicking the button will display the current battery level with a green, orange, or red light.
Scope of delivery:
- Puffco Proxy Base
- Puffco Proxy Glass
- 3D chamber
- Dab tool
- USB-C charging cable
- 5 x Dual-Tool
- carrying case with zipper
