Recent content by upriver

Should be my last post here - just wanted to wrap up: I've said it a million times, but What A Long, Strange Trip it has been. Getting on 3 years! I still don't have a Zion - never will, and that is ok. I actually told RBT I no longer wanted one because even if repaired, I will not trust the...

Ryan did reach out to me, so thanks for any facilitation there. He's making good on everything. There is still room for me to become an advocate :).

I've used the warrantee form, I've used the address on the site, and also replied directly to past emails from him. Also I certainly hope I am not "trolling for a lifetime". I pre-ordered this thing quite early on after glowing reports - through a comedy of errors (which I feel I was pretty...

I still haven't heard a peep, despite sending more mail asking what's up. Super-bummed since this is actually souring me on crowdfunding in general - not just the Zion/RBT. I'm very happy that so many of you "z-crew" have had so much fun with this thing, but I have had nothing but disappointment...

Never got a reply to email nor the warrantee form, so I sent my defective unit in with a letter. The newsletter that just came out expressing the business trouble is... troubling. I wish Ryan well, but no matter how you slice it, I am out a couple hundred bucks and a couple years of waiting. I...

In terms of usage, my pens last so long because I don't use them often. I'm usually vaping at home, so I use more dedicated device and/or flowers. I hit the pen sometimes if I need a touch right before bed, and maybe once or twice a week I take it while walking the dog (or like tonight - to...

The Drizzle looks like it COULD be what I am looking for, but would anyone be able to verify: 1) It can essentially take what is intended for pen-based cart refills, such as "C02 oil Tankers" and "100% raw unrefined cannabis flower oil" which my legal-state retail shops sell 2) The high rates...

aaaand no response from RBT. I've been going through this for literally years. Luckily I have plenty of alternatives already but it sure feels shitty to have paid for this thing so long ago and to still not have it functioning properly. In short: - Funded it in Aug '15 - Waited over 2 years...

Have one of these on order and can't wait. Also wondering why it is not more common around here.

Yep, it was already sent in for this issue. The good news is that I now never travel with batteries in place as a result, which I know is a good practice for any unit but how many of us actually abide by that? I just did on a 3 hour drive before this happened and am quite glad I took the...

My Zion has the "won't turn off" bug again. Let it sit for about 15 minutes and picked it up, ouch!

The top panel (above the batteries) suddenly (while sitting untouched on my desk!) fell off my zion. I'm not remotely considering sending it back in for a repair, that takes forever and will be sent to the wrong address... so I screwed it into place using some slot-head brass screws. I have to...

Finally got my replacement unit and missing battery terminal. Bummer that it is not as nice as my original (lid and battery compartment have a sloppier fit, the knob is marred up and the device looks "used", etc) but who cares. It now runs properly, doesn't appear to stay "on" as before. I'm...

Still waiting for my bottom terminal to show up. Allegedly was mailed some time ago but I have chronic issues with shipments going to my old address (despite stating this and listing my new address in every message). Should I just go to the hardware store and friction fit some copper? That is...

Mine (replaced due to the "stays on" issue) is also missing the bottom terminal. I'd say "unbelievable" but at this point, I believe it. Anyone have a clear suggestion for this? Epoxy some wire in there? I am very reluctant to send it in AGAIN. Thanks,