Cannabis exploration just got a whole lot easier with a sexy little gadget call the PAX Era. The PAX Era seems like something Apple would have invented. It’s well-designed, stylish, and easy to use right out of the box. The ever-progressive folks at Vela Cannabis (a Seattle retailer named the Tech Temple by Seattle Met’s Darren Davis) are so smitten with this gadget, they want you to have it for just $1.

That’s right: on Friday, January 26, you can purchase the PAX Era for $1.*

Alright, back up – what is this thing?

Whether you’re new to cannabis or partake regularly, the PAX design team was thinking of you. The PAX Era is a way to vaporize cannabis. Vaporizing is different from smoking because you are inhaling the vapor from cannabis extracts rather than the smoke from combusted plant matter. When vapor, rather than smoke, enters the lungs, there is not the harshness associated with smoking. “It has a clean, smooth feel, and I never have to worry about lingering smells,” explains Sean Lee, of Vela. “Vaping is one of the most discreet ways to consume cannabis,” adds Jensine San, “and the PAX Era is not heavy or loud in terms of design.”

Throw it in your purse, backpack, or pocket for that matter. Just slightly larger than USB drive, the PAX Era is about as sleek and discreet as it gets. “It’s so easy and reliable,” says Nikki Reyes. “It’s small enough to stash anywhere, and so easy to use right out of the box. I also love that the interchangeable pods are clearly marked, so you never forget what you’re puffing!”

What’s different about the PAX Era?

The PAX Era has a unique, sleek design that is a departure from the cigarette shape of most vaporizers on the market. In addition, the PAX Era comes with some truly game-changing elements: app-enabled ways to customize your vaporizing experience, and a very efficient use (i.e. great value for your spend) of the cannabis extracts.

The device works straight out of the box, but if you like to tinker and want to create a customized vaporizing experience, you can do so with the smartphone-enabled app (available for Apple and Android). You may find that you enjoy some strains best when vaporized at a higher temperature and others that you prefer at a lower setting. You get to be the boss. “If I really want to enjoy the subtle flavors or terpenes of a strain, I will go with a lower temperature,” says San, “and if I’m craving something more intense, I can go for the higher temps.”  And, the device is just plain fun: you can also do things like name a PAX buddy, play games, and alter the device’s color-scheme.

The vaporizing cartridges that are PAX Era compatible are made by Avitas, one of the most trusted names in the Washington cartridge market. The equipment is so dialed in, that the pods tend to last longer than the typical vape. “This truly takes vaping to a whole new level,” explains Laurel Cleveland, Creative Director for Vela.

Vela Cannabis is located at 1944 1^st Avenue South in SoDo, just two blocks south of Safeco Field. Vela is committed to providing the best dispensary experience through robust education and a welcoming shopping environment. Whether you’re cannabis curious or a fellow cannabis expert, we look forward to seeing you!

* Offer good Friday, January 26 only, while supplies last. Purchase an Avitas PAX Pod for $48 (normally $60) and receive the PAX Era device for just $1 (normally $25). Limit three per customer.

Warning: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Smoking is hazardous to your health. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Should not be used by women that are pregnant or breast feeding. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of the reach of children.