I just haven't had very much luck with my MFLB. Everyone is always saying how great it is, but whenever I try to use it, I never feel like I'm getting a very good hit, except for the first toke. I know not to hit it like a bong, and I'm sipping the air out of it for a good fifteen seconds, but still don't usually feel like I'm getting a hit. I might get a head buzz, but never a true high. I typically blame myself and figure that I'm just doing things wrong, but to be honest, I gave up on my Launch Box months ago and now have a high priced paperweight (I think I paid $67 for it on Amazon). I will say, the Magic Flight Launch Box is a really cool item. If I could get it to work properly, I would be in love. It is very solid, made of wood with a battery sticking out 2-3 inches on the bottom. The heating element and herb are kept in place behind a sliding plastic chamber cover. There is an included glass stem that the user can choose whether to use or not (it seems to hit harder "native", or without the stem, but seems to taste a bit better and look more sanitary with the glass) I recommend using the included rubber caps at the bottom of the batteries as it makes the box much easier to use. You then push in the battery with your palm, beginning the heating process. After letting it heat for a couple of seconds, the user begins taking "sips" of smoke out of the stem/box. It's a brilliant idea, and is a HUGE asset in several aspects.
1. Solves the wasteful outdoor smoking experience-outdoors the wind wreaks havoc on lighters and does not allow for accurate lighting, resulting in scorched bowls and wasted weed. I love being outside, and I love smoking herb. I don't love smoking herb outside. It's just so wasteful. The MFLB in theory solves this. Wind has absolutely no effect on the the MFLB. The loaded chamber is hidden behind the plastic door, so there is no effect whatsoever. HUGE PLUS!
2. Discretion- This is smooth, sneaky, and doesn't require a ton of privacy to take a hit. It's the first time I have ever been able to take a hit while walking without having to guard the lighter flame or even particularly slow down. It also leaves very little scent. You can carry the box around loaded, taking a quick hit when necessary. It even allows quick guerilla toking in public buildings, as I am particularly wont to do. When I first got the Launch Box, this was certainly the most exciting aspect to me, and I took advantage of it as often as I could.
3. Health- Well, I have no evidence of this, but I think everyone is starting to generally agree that these vapors are better for our health than smoking. Cigarettes, herb, whatever; all I know is that when I have a sore throat or something, vaping is MUCH better on my throat. I don't gen..erally care much about my health, but vaping DOES seem healthier than smoking.
I just couldn't learn to use it. I still have it (though just before writing this was unable to locate it), and maybe one day will take it up and practice, but...
I love the benefits of vaping, and the idea of the MFLB. I purchased the Atmos Raw (rebranded the RX) from Rakuten (formerly buy.com and guaranteed by google) for $52 this week and will review after it is shipped. Until then, I use an eGo-T I got from my home dispensary, with an oil cartridge. Amazingly discrete, looks just like a vapor cigarette, and the oil gives a more intense, instant buzz on the first hit.
Pros: Most discrete smoking I've ever used. Even used this while on a tour inside the US Capitol building. Really has the same benefits the MFLB has, but more efficient. The batteries last longer, the scent is completely undetectable, and this is probably the best way to smoke outdoors OR in public.
Cons: It's just not the same as hitting the pipe. The flavor is different and somewhat medicine tasting, the atmosphere isn't the same, etc. The eGo-T is also relatively flimsy and the battery/element often comes apart in my pocket. I always push it back on half expecting it not to work, but so far....(knocking on wood).
That's just my two cents.