Discontinued The Hammer Vaporizer

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This is a really good point...

The Hammer is an outstanding tool for sampling and judging different strains. This is because it performs a very complete extraction in such a short period of time. With only 2-3 draws, you will have a very good idea about what a sample contained. And because the vape is separate from the bowl, you can start with a clean stem for the purest flavors possible.

I tested a sample just the other day that looked great, but a quick Hammer-ing revealed much less vapor than I would have expected.... Something better would have kept producing dense vapor for many more draws.

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David
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One variety has flavor that lasts many pulls, but really after one pull I can't go any further, one of the standard size bowls packed (with the screen edges touching the glass edge) with this stuff lasts 2 stirs, with two pulls between each, and each pull is sufficient.

As a sampler, it's good, but it really is almost too effective, I have made the mistake more than a few times of using it past the point where necessary. What a tool!

I do think custom bats would really broaden the appeal.
 
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So after lurking forever, I am finally gonna pull the trigger and get a hamma'. Since I missed the dang Super Bowl sale and can't wait until the next sale, was hoping for a v-day sale, does anyone know of a coupon code perhaps?

Thanks in advance and thanks for all your information (in general :)
 
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OO said:
I do think custom bats would really broaden the appeal.
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This is something that is in the works and will be available soon along with something that makes the Hammer even easier to use. We are going to be showing these at the CHAMPS show next week, so we should have some images to share around that time.

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Thanks David! Order has been placed. Here comes the customary post man stalking Thanks again
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You should be getting Hammered by Monday night :). I threw a few extra deep stems in with your order at David's request. Enjoy!


Also, just want to give you all a heads up about several (4 to be precise) opportunities to win a free Hammer that are going on right now.
  1. We're giving one away once we reach 100 fans on our Facebook page, we're getting pretty close so jump on over and like us if you haven't already.
  2. The good folks at Vapornation are giving one away to a Facebook fan as well, check out their Facebook page to enter. Winners will be chosen March 14th for this one.
  3. Our friends at V8PE.com are running a Hammer giveaway through the end of February. You can earn multiple entries every day by visiting their February V8PE Giveaway page.
  4. If you're going to be at CHAMPS Trade Show, stop by our booth (#1420 :D) for a chance to win a free Hammer, see some of the new stuff we have been working on and grab a tasty little treat (probably not what you are thinking, but it will be yummy we promise).
 
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Recently, there have been a few questions about how long a tank of butane lasts. The standard answer has been four or five bowls. But this is a really conservative estimate... the most inefficient use could get 4-5 bowls out of one tank of butane.

A full tank has enough butane for 20 minutes of flame time, but what does that mean in actual use? A full tank last me several days, but I don’t normally pay any attention to how many bowls I’ve consumed before refilling the tank. So, I decided to start counting...

I was able to completely vape 10 large loads before the tank was empty!!!
(in fact, there was actually a little splash left in the tank). I took at least 3-4 draws on each bowl, and the last two bowls were concentrate (which took almost double the flame-time as leaf). So you could conceivably get more than 10 loads out of one fill of butane.

Batteries are great for powering electronics, but they just degrade too quickly to be a reliable source of heat. Stop keeping your portable on the charger... or putting in a fresh battery for every use.
The Hammer functioned just as well on the tenth bowl as it did on the first.

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David
 
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Look what I received in the mail today...:D

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For those of you who were not aware, Hammer had a very generous contest that I was lucky enough to win! They sent me this sweet vape of theirs, along with a set of their new stems with a deeper bowl. I also got a nice hand written note from David! You guys are awesome :rockon:

Going to spend some time with this guy before giving a full review, but so far I am loving it!
 
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Look what I received in the mail today...:D

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For those of you who were not aware, Hammer had a very generous contest that I was lucky enough to win! They sent me this sweet vape of theirs, along with a set of their new stems with a deeper bowl. I also got a nice hand written note from David! You guys are awesome :rockon:

Going to spend some time with this guy before giving a full review, but so far I am loving it!
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That's so cool. How does she perform?
 
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That's so cool. How does she perform?
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So far very well. I don't want to go into too many details until I really test drive her, but so far I am really enjoying the device.

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Please compare the deep and standard bowls if you could, I really don't see the need for the deeper version, but if it makes the experience less heavy, I could easily see the benefit.
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My initial impressions are that I enjoy the deeper stem much more. I feel it really allows me to play with draw speed/density while minimizing the chance of burning (more space to leave headroom). That is not to disregard the shorter bowls at all. For my own needs, I can see them being handy for smaller, hotter hits. But if you are looking for a "cooler" experience, so far I am leaning toward the deeper stems.
 
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Please compare the deep and standard bowls if you could, I really don't see the need for the deeper version, but if it makes the experience less heavy, I could easily see the benefit.
 
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Like Tweek, I won a Hammer in the Hammer Meme contest and mine also arrived today:

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I'm a total newb with butane so this might take a little practice. So far I got some gas into it and loaded one of the shallow stems with about .08 g. I think that's too much, next one will be maybe half that. My first hit turned the centre of the load dark brown and left the edges green, so clearly adjustments were called for. I stirred with the nail and got a few more hits in, but I lost count pretty quickly. Poor technique or not, this thing does work.

Thanks again, Dave and Aaron.
 
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Tweek said:
My initial impressions are that I enjoy the deeper stem much more. I feel it really allows me to play with draw speed/density while minimizing the chance of burning (more space to leave headroom). That is not to disregard the shorter bowls at all. For my own needs, I can see them being handy for smaller, hotter hits. But if you are looking for a "cooler" experience, so far I am leaning toward the deeper stems.
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This is exactly how I like to use the deep stem. Since I don't really need more in the bowl, I just fill the deep stem about halfway which allows for more "headroom" (slower more even vaping). But I am usually in a rush, so I generally prefer the small stem because it is faster. Once you get past the learning curve, you will be able to accurately control the Hammer with either stem.

pakalolo said:
I'm a total newb with butane so this might take a little practice. So far I got some gas into it and loaded one of the shallow stems with about .08 g. I think that's too much, next one will be maybe half that. My first hit turned the centre of the load dark brown and left the edges green, so clearly adjustments were called for. I stirred with the nail and got a few more hits in, but I lost count pretty quickly. Poor technique or not, this thing does work.
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The way that you fill the stem can make a big difference in the experience. If the bowl is over-filled or packed too tightly, then airflow is restricted. When the air cannot move freely, you run a much higher risk of combustion (FYI a dirty screen can cause this too).

My favorite way to fill the stem is to put the screen end into my grinder and suck some up like a straw. This creates the perfect conditions for optimal airflow. I actually like for the material to be so loose that it might fall out if you turn the stem upsidedown.

NO MORE wispy HITS
David
 
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The way that you fill the stem can make a big difference in the experience. If the bowl is over-filled or packed too tightly, then airflow is restricted. When the air cannot move freely, you run a much higher risk of combustion (FYI a dirty screen can cause this too).

My favorite way to fill the stem is to put the screen end into my grinder and suck some up like a straw. This creates the perfect conditions for optimal airflow. I actually like for the material to be so loose that it might fall out if you turn the stem upsidedown.

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David
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I looked at the instructions again and I'm an idiot. Your instructions say emphatically not to overpack it but I did it anyway. I'm going with I had no idea how to judge it.

I knew right away that I'd goofed. I also used the straw method to fill the stem, but I pushed to the bottom of my stash bottle and I think I picked up too much of the most finely ground stuff and that didn't help. At any rate, the next time I used the deep stem but I only put in a tiny amount, about .01 g. That worked quite well but if I'm using loads that small then I'm just as well off with the shallow stem. The load looks lost in that deep stem.

Another point: just when I was thinking that the Hammer was a true air travel vape, I coughed ever so slightly and expelled a little of the load into the heat exchanger. :doh: It was easily blown out but some of it cooked a bit in there. Now I'm not particularly paranoid so I'd be fine flying with the Hammer despite this mishap, but for the truly OCD among us, is there any reason you shouldn't stick a Q-tip of ISO in there?
 
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No worries at all... you can definitely use ISO and a q tip to clean inside.

I have flown with a used Hammer many times... I just make sure to travel with clean glass and then i usually throw away the glass before I come home
 
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This is the first time I have ever given or left any type of review or feedback about a product but wanted to let other one hitter users of the world know that this is the vape we have been looking for. Hits fast (compared to other vapes I have tried), no dang batteries, very conservative like a one'ee and this thing will cook you out good :)

Thanks again for all your help.

Oh, my reference points for my comparison to other vapes: mflb, vg, dv, easy vape, pax.
 
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I have a confession to make. I didn't enter the contest to win a Hammer, I entered it because I had what I thought was a neat idea that I wanted to share. The Hammer is not a device I would have considered for purchase even at reduced prices because I never found butane appealing.

Now that I have one, I've reconsidered. I can see the appeal of this device. It's small, light, easily transported, and it is trivial to make it clean enough to carry through airport security without worry. (Okay, if they asked you what it was you'd want a good answer; I'm still working on that part.) The fuel is available everywhere and the Hammer doesn't need much anyway. Of course, the most important factor is how well it performs, and the Hammer hits like one of those mass impact driver thingies. Also, this thing is like a log vape in its stinginess. You can get a lot out of a teeny tiny load.

Although it has a bit of a learning curve, that doesn't bother me at all. All of the devices I own except the Pax require a little technique to get the most from them. I've come to realize that I prefer a couple of learning sessions over having a manufacturer choose the temperatures for me. That's because I get to control the temperature. By adjusting my inhaling technique I can get anything from thin tasty vapour all the way up to thick clouds. For me that benefit far outweighs the small risk of combustion during the learning phase.
 
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pakalolo said:
I have a confession to make. I didn't enter the contest to win a Hammer, I entered it because I had what I thought was a neat idea that I wanted to share. The Hammer is not a device I would have considered for purchase even at reduced prices because I never found butane appealing.

Now that I have one, I've reconsidered. I can see the appeal of this device. It's small, light, easily transported, and it is trivial to make it clean enough to carry through airport security without worry. (Okay, if they asked you what it was you'd want a good answer; I'm still working on that part.) The fuel is available everywhere and the Hammer doesn't need much anyway. Of course, the most important factor is how well it performs, and the Hammer hits like one of those mass impact driver thingies. Also, this thing is like a log vape in its stinginess. You can get a lot out of a teeny tiny load.

Although it has a bit of a learning curve, that doesn't bother me at all. All of the devices I own except the Pax require a little technique to get the most from them. I've come to realize that I prefer a couple of learning sessions over having a manufacturer choose the temperatures for me. That's because I get to control the temperature. By adjusting my inhaling technique I can get anything from thin tasty vapour all the way up to thick clouds. For me that benefit far outweighs the small risk of combustion during the learning phase.
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could not have put it better myself.. to this day have been looking for the words :) easy and simple.. there u go mr pakalolo hehe
 
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This may have been mentioned, but I found when filling the hammer with butane, if you release a small bit from the bottom after the first fill and then give it another 3 second blast, your Hammer will fill up with minimal air pockets. Also, if you let it come up to room temp longer than 3 min...say around 20 or so, it seems to help the Butane settle in better. Really saw a difference in performance once I observed these rules.

I also filled one of the shallow bowls only halfway and was able to get 2-3 thick hits. Very nice. The way I avoid combustion is:

--Leave headroom in the bowl
--Put the stem to the Hammer 20 seconds into your initial count and draw. You will taste with your tongue when it is just right. Release the switch and you can get at least another tasty hit.
 
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Tweek said:
--Put the stem to the Hammer 20 seconds into your initial count and draw. You will taste with your tongue when it is just right. Release the switch and you can get at least another tasty hit.
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It actually retains heat pretty well after you release the button. I got three hits from it last night before it cooled down. Obviously they were spaced closed together, maybe 30 seconds apart.

That's also a minor negative. The head of this thing gets pretty hot and you're not likely to pop it back into your pocket immediately. (Well, maybe once...)
 
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The top can definitely get hot during extended sessions, but you can put a hot Hammer directly into the red case. The case can then be comfortably pocketed without issue

I usually use the small stem and go for speed. I use a large flame for a fast heat up and take about 3 draws in under two minutes.
The total flame-time is probably about 60 seconds. When I follow this method I can put it back in my pocket without a problem.

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David
 
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Hey David. How do you keep the flame lit when on high? Anything over half power and my flame will generally go out after about 3 seconds. Works great the way I am using it but am curious. Maybe I am filling it wrong? I am using 5x refined fuel if that matters...
 
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You may have air pockets. If you dont already, try letting a bit of butane out from the bottom after the first fill and then give it a top up. Let it rest about 20 min. Should solve your problem.
 
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Piezos don't last forever, but they are cheap and simple to replace, I'm sure the manufacturer will offer replacement parts when the time comes.

That being said, in the meantime they are very reliable, and last a very long time (as long as you don't sit there and spark it endlessly). It's technology that is hard to explain but quite reliable. Check the piezoelectric effect on the wikipedia.
 
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