If you get a magic flight, here is a tip. For weed the first hit will burn off the water, the next two are the "money" hits. shake the shit out of it while it is going and toke slow for a long time in tiny puffs.
I think you are right... it is very strange for me as I love to smoke. I smoked 3 packs a day plus weed, then quit and just smoked weed... a lot of weed, I think ^ Potchimp is the only one that could come close to me here (that will admit it ) When conserving, bare bones, I smoke two zips a week. I use far less in the vaporizer, that was also a surprise I thought for sure I would use more. Another surprise was the lack of residual "smoke smell" and second hand smoke or so the ganja widow tells me that translates to less bitching and I am good with that.
Exactly the same for me, except the smoking cigs part. Although I have not been vaping a lot as I find bong hits are just easier. It also helps to smoke washed buds, with a clean bong, and not 'snap' the bowl. I just give it a quick char all the way through and clear the bong. Works great.