elykpeace
exVASted
My replacement came screwed together part way. I haven't been tightening mine after I feel it catch and its.been working great no misfire
Discontinued The Grasshopper
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nonbeliever
Well-Known Member
I found when my Ti unit was returned I had to give it a little extra oomph to tighten it.. it would kind of get to the end, and depending on which battery I was using sometimes not work. A little extra twist with muscle in it would tighten the back end a bit more, and then it would work properly again. The SS unit seemed to seat properly without extra effort. Mine was a purple Ti, maybe the color process mucks up the threads a bit?
vapviking
Old & In the Way
I think that the pass thru charging is not particularly useful. The usb charger certainly can't keep up (it won't function like a desktop!). And it's awkward to power on/off with the charger in place.
I meant to jump in earlier and mention that the Nitecore D2 can toggle between charge rates (500/300 mah). It will always default to the faster rate when a battery is inserted, but from what I understand slower rates are better for battery longevity, so I always switch it to 300. You can also toggle the display on/off. Mine came with a bonus 12v car adapter for use when travelling, and further bonus that this adapter also plugs directly into and charges a Mighty (and works on that one as true pass thru charger!).
barleecat
Well-Known Member
I agree and am amazed they’re actually still in business....
Once a month I pull my SS Hopper out of its box to try and use it with small glimmer of hope and yet it inconsistently works or doesn’t work and this is after the 8month wait for it from RMA....V4 ? Internals...who knows, I think they make that shit up...Hopper was never ready from the get go and they’re chasing their tails trying to make something work, like we all think it should work, but they’ll never be able too...if they were able to make it actually work then this thread wouldn’t be 890 pages long.....
So I put it back in its little box on the shelf...why bother with another RMA at this time
and wait for months with false hope....
Vaporific
All who wander are not lost...
Amen. Ditto. I’ve been saying the same thing in several of my recent posts. They’re overwhelmed and under water - interpret that loosely albeit generally and that seems to be the prevailing census in this forum. More negative than positive here.I agree and am amazed they’re actually still in business....
Once a month I pull my SS Hopper out of its box to try and use it with small glimmer of hope and yet it inconsistently works or doesn’t work and this is after the 8month wait for it from RMA....V4 ? Internals...who knows, I think they make that shit up...Hopper was never ready from the get go and they’re chasing their tails trying to make something work, like we all think it should work, but they’ll never be able too...if they were able to make it actually work then this thread wouldn’t be 890 pages long.....
So I put it back in its little box on the shelf...why bother with another RMA at this time
I will again posit that when the Hopper works well and consistently, it works well! Happy Thanksgiving!
ArthurJ
Well-Known Member
It's a Black Friday miracle!!
I've been waiting for these for months, since Jan and March.
They didn't send me any shipping notification. They just showed up this morning. In my account on their website the orders are still marked "in progress" and I can't register them. They also forgot the engraving I paid for on the blue one, so I'm sure there is another round of endless emailing in my future, but they work, so happy black friday.
I've been waiting for these for months, since Jan and March.
They didn't send me any shipping notification. They just showed up this morning. In my account on their website the orders are still marked "in progress" and I can't register them. They also forgot the engraving I paid for on the blue one, so I'm sure there is another round of endless emailing in my future, but they work, so happy black friday.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Most excellent!
btw, I suggest leaving them unregistered until such time as they need service, in case you decide to sell or trade away
kbrown5523
Hopping in Washington
Well, after however long now, I have no idea, my one v5 body that I have will give me a hit occasionally, most of the time either it won't at all or it will start to milk the glass and then clear as I'm pulling. My saga, like many others is long. I have two backends, but only one body right now. They lost the 4 non-working bodies I sent them back and threatened to void my warranty. They sent me a body that obviously was sent in for RMA and had not been worked on, and so now they say they're sending a repaired one.
The real bummer is even if I wanted to jump off the Hopper train, which I don't, I don't have the money to buy a replacement, even if I could find anything that worked nearly as good.
EDIT: I may have spoken too soon. I just tried some older batteries and it worked. More testing needed apparently. Don't know if that was a fluke or not.
The real bummer is even if I wanted to jump off the Hopper train, which I don't, I don't have the money to buy a replacement, even if I could find anything that worked nearly as good.
EDIT: I may have spoken too soon. I just tried some older batteries and it worked. More testing needed apparently. Don't know if that was a fluke or not.
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Choices
Well-Known Member
For any courageous soul that has $175 dollars to burn there are Blue and Green Ti models going for that with the Black Friday code found on the Namaste website. My current two are performing well (knock on wood) with only moderate use in what I call “safe mode”. I am crazy enough to think the problem is communicable and I don’t want a contagious model infecting my crop! 
Vaporific
All who wander are not lost...
Tempting but for $175 I’d choose a different portable vape, even conduction, rather than funnel more money into HL’s coffers for now. I’m in the market too for a steady backup. Some Black Friday deals but I haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet.
I however did drop HL a note today asking for a status on my RMA preorder Ti which was sent in mid September. I won’t hold my breath on quick or informative reply.
voodoo_vape
Vapour RebeL
as I read these pages I'm still feeling so so unsafe on sending my unit in for an RMA since it gives me the 'straight blue' light after almost 2 years since my 1st RMA. Of course this was not with a daily use usage, since my daily driver has been my Vapcaps for almost 1.5 years now.. 
Nevertheless, GH delivers power and excellent discrepancy, blindfolded. Other than that, reliability unfortunately has been poor and it makes it worse when you also have or had a poor CS, I haven't contacted them yet and I'm reluctant to do so, so far. They may have changed this one, hope they have.
Anyway, so...my GH is faulty almost 3 weeks now and I can't be bothered sending it over for an RMA. This is what a poor CS causes. I totally feel unsafe on the time that it'll take to see it back...and on the fact that a friend of mine had issues with the customs when receiving his, after almost 5-6 months, from an RMA...
Speaking of which, the major update that HL announced was related to the body or the dial itself? If I turn my hopper in, will they update it for me? Any of you guys received an RMA'd upgraded unit?
Some advice is always welcome..
Nevertheless, GH delivers power and excellent discrepancy, blindfolded. Other than that, reliability unfortunately has been poor and it makes it worse when you also have or had a poor CS, I haven't contacted them yet and I'm reluctant to do so, so far. They may have changed this one, hope they have.
Anyway, so...my GH is faulty almost 3 weeks now and I can't be bothered sending it over for an RMA. This is what a poor CS causes. I totally feel unsafe on the time that it'll take to see it back...and on the fact that a friend of mine had issues with the customs when receiving his, after almost 5-6 months, from an RMA...
Speaking of which, the major update that HL announced was related to the body or the dial itself? If I turn my hopper in, will they update it for me? Any of you guys received an RMA'd upgraded unit?
Some advice is always welcome..
Vaporific
All who wander are not lost...
Not sure where you are but I’ve traveled overseas from the US as well as domestically within the US with my Hopper (and other portable vapes) without any issues. Be prudent and smart about it and be sure to follow guidelines from within your country but I don’t see it being any different than putting it in a carryon as I’ve done. Good luck - my Ti is currently in RMA too.as I read these pages I'm still feeling so so unsafe on sending my unit in for an RMA since it gives me the 'straight blue' light after almost 2 years since my 1st RMA. Of course this was not with a daily use usage, since my daily driver has been my Vapcaps for almost 1.5 years now..
Nevertheless, GH delivers power and excellent discrepancy, blindfolded. Other than that, reliability unfortunately has been poor and it makes it worse when you also have or had a poor CS, I haven't contacted them yet and I'm reluctant to do so, so far. They may have changed this one, hope they have.
Anyway, so...my GH is faulty almost 3 weeks now and I can't be bothered sending it over for an RMA. This is what a poor CS causes. I totally feel unsafe on the time that it'll take to see it back...and on the fact that a friend of mine had issues with the customs when receiving his, after almost 5-6 months, from an RMA...
Speaking of which, the major update that HL announced was related to the body or the dial itself? If I turn my hopper in, will they update it for me? Any of you guys received an RMA'd upgraded unit?
Some advice is always welcome..
BTW, HL just sent an email with 15% off some accessories thru Monday. It touts the frontend cleaning vial as an herb container too; I bought one last year just for ISO baths and it works well. They’re offering a 5-pack for $20. I however will keep my cash in my wallet away from HL for the time being...
newVaper420
Vapor Enthusiast
Still can’t believe they are sending me marketing emails especially after I complained about it.
Anyhow I’ve given up on the hopper. All 3 bodies and shit sent back. I don’t even care when I get it back. It’s been broken since January 2018. LOL
Anyhow I’ve given up on the hopper. All 3 bodies and shit sent back. I don’t even care when I get it back. It’s been broken since January 2018. LOL
Vaporific
All who wander are not lost...
There’s an Unsubscribe link. Have you tried it? They should honor your preferences.
Balzac
Well-Known Member
Anybody been waiting on an order and not an RMA? I ordered back in April after not doing enough diligent research ( 
) but haven't received it yet, so I'm thinking maybe I should just ask for refund and get something else?
Or is it worth waiting for, since I'm a light user and it wouldn't be my only vape? It seems ideal if not for the reliability issues.
) but haven't received it yet, so I'm thinking maybe I should just ask for refund and get something else? Or is it worth waiting for, since I'm a light user and it wouldn't be my only vape? It seems ideal if not for the reliability issues.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Often a squeaking wheel gets some attention from HL. Have you made inquiry and been blown off?Anybody been waiting on an order and not an RMA? I ordered back in April after not doing enough diligent research (
Or is it worth waiting for, since I'm a light user and it wouldn't be my only vape? It seems ideal if not for the reliability issues.
Was your order something unusual? If it was plain SS or Ti I believe you should have it by now.
I just took a look at TheHerbCafe site and they have Ti in stock (and a couple of colors, but no SS). They're in Canada, but freight even to US is free and no duty 'cause Hopper is made in US. Price, factoring in US exchange rate, is a little lower than direct from HL right now, at 248.50 USD. So, you could get refund from HL and still get a Hopper relatively soon.
But I'd still try the squeaky wheel approach, coupled with the spoonful of honey rather than vinegar gambit.
newVaper420
Vapor Enthusiast
There’s an Unsubscribe link. Have you tried it? They should honor your preferences.
LOL. I’m not messing with it. Next thing you know my account is deleted. I can’t trust them. LOL.
I figure I’ll have my hopper back in another 6 months lmfao. I’m not even asking.
ArthurJ
Well-Known Member
Anybody been waiting on an order and not an RMA? I ordered back in April after not doing enough diligent research (
Or is it worth waiting for, since I'm a light user and it wouldn't be my only vape? It seems ideal if not for the reliability issues.
I just received an electric blue and a rose hopper that I had ordered back in January and March. I had been emailing them periodically since the spring, the response was always that it was 2-3 weeks away for whatever reason.
Finally, about a month ago, I sent them an email stating that I wanted to cancel the order, a week or so later I sent another cancellation request, neither got a reply. Black Friday morning they arrived out of the blue, no notice they were coming or anytthing like that.
They are nice, but the whole thing is very odd and I'm a little indifferent to them at this point. You could certainly email and let them know you're out here patiently waiting. But who knows what to make of their responses.
Baron23
Well-Known Member
They are so fucked up, its breathtaking.
They either don't read any board threads or they do and just don't care....but all of their many warts are illuminated in this thread and...well....doesn't seem like much of anything has changed.
