Greetings FC
This is my first post but I used to lurk frequently a lot a while back. I've been away from the meds for about 2.5 years, but I'm now dipping back into the medicine cabinet.
I'm no stranger to vaping. I used to have the original vaporbros that I used daily, and I often used the SSV and Volcano that my friends had. Also, used to love the GonG attachment, but that is not a priority right now.
So, I'm just getting back into herbs, but I'm now in a situation that requires some tactful stealth. I'm looking to get something that will be my "daily driver" but probably will not see daily use. It will mostly be used at home (but still needs to be somewhat sneaky there) and I like the idea of taking it out and about on rare occasion. 99.9% of its use will be flowers so I'm not worried about use with oils or concentrates.
I've done a good amount of reading, but the model specific threads are lengthy and I didn't have patience to go through every page of every model.
My most important criteria are:
Stealth--odor and hideability
Ease of cleaning--I like to leave no trace in terms of residue buildup, ground particulates, or smell
Durability (doubt it will be dropped but don't want something delicate at the same time)
Bowl--size: I will pack small, don't mind leaving it packed and coming back to it though
Travel-ability--will the bowl spill into the device in my pocket?, can I repack on the go?
Set up time--Is it going to take 10 minutes to prep, or can I drop herb in let it heat and rip
This will be used as a standalone 99% of the time. I don't/won't have any glass anymore. Most sessions will be solo. I'd like to be able to use it in public, though I won't much (at this point, anyway).
My basic questions are as follows:
Pinnacle Pro:
-Does it make any sounds? Beeps or anything
-Are the lights too bright to make it stealthy at night?
-Does it contain smell well? Obviously the vapor I exhale has some smell, but does the unit emit extra smell or retain smell even when emptied?
-How easy is it to clean?
-Do the bullets have some type of cap to keep the herb in? Or can I make one using a screen?
-Will herb spill out if it is loaded and bouncing around in my pocket?
-Does the bowl require mixing?
DaVinci Ascent:
-Will it spill in my pocket?
-Seems easy to clean the glass path, but what about under the bowl or the rest of the device?
-Does it retain smell after being emptied but not cleaned? How is the smell when in use?
-Does it make any noise? Do the lights prevent stealth use?
-Does the bowl need to be mixed?
After careful consideration, I'm leaning towards the PNP, but would love to hear others weigh in/clear up some of these questions. I know the solo is supposed to be fantastic, but I've ruled it out as it doesn't meet some of my more important criteria. I've looked at all the major handhelds before coming to these two. I have heard a lot of dissatisfied users of the ascent posting online. The PNP seems like the best choice for all of my needs, but I do like the form factor of the ascent. I'm open to recommendations and also okay with something older (like the original DaVinci portable) if you think it suits my needs better.
I think what it will come down to is how easy it will be to clean the PNP and also how well it does in terms of smell. I'm going to clean as frequently as I can but due to stealth needs, that won't be as frequently as I'd prefer to clean it. So I need something that won't smell when not in use.
Sorry for that long first post and thanks for the help! Hopefully it will help a few others decide as other this vs that threads here did for me (though I'm still slightly on the fence).
Best,
Doc
This is my first post but I used to lurk frequently a lot a while back. I've been away from the meds for about 2.5 years, but I'm now dipping back into the medicine cabinet.
I'm no stranger to vaping. I used to have the original vaporbros that I used daily, and I often used the SSV and Volcano that my friends had. Also, used to love the GonG attachment, but that is not a priority right now.
So, I'm just getting back into herbs, but I'm now in a situation that requires some tactful stealth. I'm looking to get something that will be my "daily driver" but probably will not see daily use. It will mostly be used at home (but still needs to be somewhat sneaky there) and I like the idea of taking it out and about on rare occasion. 99.9% of its use will be flowers so I'm not worried about use with oils or concentrates.
I've done a good amount of reading, but the model specific threads are lengthy and I didn't have patience to go through every page of every model.
My most important criteria are:
Stealth--odor and hideability
Ease of cleaning--I like to leave no trace in terms of residue buildup, ground particulates, or smell
Durability (doubt it will be dropped but don't want something delicate at the same time)
Bowl--size: I will pack small, don't mind leaving it packed and coming back to it though
Travel-ability--will the bowl spill into the device in my pocket?, can I repack on the go?
Set up time--Is it going to take 10 minutes to prep, or can I drop herb in let it heat and rip
This will be used as a standalone 99% of the time. I don't/won't have any glass anymore. Most sessions will be solo. I'd like to be able to use it in public, though I won't much (at this point, anyway).
My basic questions are as follows:
Pinnacle Pro:
-Does it make any sounds? Beeps or anything
-Are the lights too bright to make it stealthy at night?
-Does it contain smell well? Obviously the vapor I exhale has some smell, but does the unit emit extra smell or retain smell even when emptied?
-How easy is it to clean?
-Do the bullets have some type of cap to keep the herb in? Or can I make one using a screen?
-Will herb spill out if it is loaded and bouncing around in my pocket?
-Does the bowl require mixing?
DaVinci Ascent:
-Will it spill in my pocket?
-Seems easy to clean the glass path, but what about under the bowl or the rest of the device?
-Does it retain smell after being emptied but not cleaned? How is the smell when in use?
-Does it make any noise? Do the lights prevent stealth use?
-Does the bowl need to be mixed?
After careful consideration, I'm leaning towards the PNP, but would love to hear others weigh in/clear up some of these questions. I know the solo is supposed to be fantastic, but I've ruled it out as it doesn't meet some of my more important criteria. I've looked at all the major handhelds before coming to these two. I have heard a lot of dissatisfied users of the ascent posting online. The PNP seems like the best choice for all of my needs, but I do like the form factor of the ascent. I'm open to recommendations and also okay with something older (like the original DaVinci portable) if you think it suits my needs better.
I think what it will come down to is how easy it will be to clean the PNP and also how well it does in terms of smell. I'm going to clean as frequently as I can but due to stealth needs, that won't be as frequently as I'd prefer to clean it. So I need something that won't smell when not in use.
Sorry for that long first post and thanks for the help! Hopefully it will help a few others decide as other this vs that threads here did for me (though I'm still slightly on the fence).
Best,
Doc
