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Pickz

Vapes on vapes on vapes!
Here's a video of my first hit with the 187. My EVO is being repaired and I could only find the tiniest piece of tubing to connect my VAP 2.0 so that's why I have to hold it up during the video. I love this thing. After jampbandphan let me know that the connection under the perc is part of the design I would consider it nearly flawless. Again, I am no glass expert. The tilt in the video is from my phone, I just quick set it up to take the video.
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
So now I have to decide between the GB-187 and the D020-T. Hmmmm... :)
My wife say's to me:

"Another One"?

I would like a 187 as well.

GAS

I have 10 water pipes already and want more still?
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After this one arrives I'll have some cool set ups!
The D020-T works better than the frit. (my option)
I like the frit however I like the D020-T better.
SNOOP DOGGY PURPLE KUSH is my medicine!
 
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So now I have to decide between the GB-187 and the D020-T. Hmmmm... :)

Exact same problem I'm having! Both look nice, but completely different. I think I'm leaning towards the T.
ataxian's incoming review might just seal the deal for me :p

I did like what that one fella had to say about the T being an improvement over the honeycomb, just wish I could see a video of it X.x

I want a 186 anyone with a link?

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/hot-sell-the-newest-glass-bong-glass-smoking/190640698.html
 
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slvelocity

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My wife say's to me:

"Another One"?

I would like a 187 as well.

GAS

I have 10 water pipes already and want more still?
1.0x0.jpg

After this one arrives I'll have some cool set ups!
The D020-T works better than the frit. (my option)
I like the frit however I like the D020-T better.
SNOOP DOGGY PURPLE KUSH is my medicine!

Please post a review of this ashcatcher when it arrives! I'm thinking about this as my next purchase.

Maximum diffusion!!
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
So many amazing looking bubblers/bongs here. Is there a top 10 list so I can narrow it down a bit? :shrug:Im overwhelmed with choice.. Want something to attach to my Extreme Q that is going to be petite enough to pick up and inhale from, and decorative/stylish enough to be a centrepiece. (budget - $100 to $200 Australian dollars
 
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FlyingLow

Team NO SLEEP!
So many amazing looking bubblers/bongs here. Is there a top 10 list so I can narrow it down a bit? :shrug:Im overwhelmed with choice.. Want something to attach to my Extreme Q that is going to be petite enough to pick up and inhale from, and decorative/stylish enough to be a centrepiece. (budget - $100 to $200 Australian dollars
In the world of Cheap Glass, you can build a collection on $200:D
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
Interesting.. I might not go overboard then. Maybe make it a budget of $100 for ONE supreme bubbler. Where would you guys recommend I take a look for a nice variety?
 

Delta3DStudios

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Accessory Maker
My wife say's to me:

"Another One"?

I would like a 187 as well.

GAS

I have 10 water pipes already and want more still?
1.0x0.jpg

After this one arrives I'll have some cool set ups!
The D020-T works better than the frit. (my option)
I like the frit however I like the D020-T better.
SNOOP DOGGY PURPLE KUSH is my medicine!

Mine just arrived from Sunshine store the bottom plate chugs nicely. But the turbine is disappointing. Not enough heigh to see an cool turbine action. Only time I get the turbine spinning motion is when running a hot water flush during cleaning!

Also note, the Lotus cap is too wide for the female mouthpiece - I will need to get a male to female extension (straight or angled, to be determined) to make it fit. Kinda dissapointed, but since I didn't spend too much, I'm not worried, I'll find a use for it sometime.

Interesting.. I might not go overboard then. Maybe make it a budget of $100 for ONE supreme bubbler. Where would you guys recommend I take a look for a nice variety?

Why buy one supreme bubbler? Why not get 2 or 3 pieces in case you break one?

One thing I think people need to understand is this is cheap glass, the vendors we discuss produce a decent product, but they definately don't appear to chug nearly as well as their true name brand counterparts. My D020 for example seems to prefer chuging mainly on the front right side of the showerhead, no matter which angle I tilt, I can never get full chugging at any water level.

If you're like the rest of us, you've broken glass in your life. Hopefully it wasn't expensive. We're all on this thread because we don't want to throw our money away on expensive glass and risk breaking it.

There's really only 2 vendors discussed on the past 20-30 pages Yingming5 and SunshineStore. Read through the past 2 pages, and click any links - look at those vendors and their other offerings.
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
Thanks @Ratchett , I respect that. For a first-time FC'er it's a bit overwhelming so i'm just throwing my questions around in the closest possible relevant thread, and you guys have been helpful but i'll take it elsewhere. Before I keep searching however; Is there a list somewhere of some top reputable makers/sellers of glass that make a decent variety of stuff?

Peace out and thanks again

edit: YingMing & Sunshine store look great, cheers
 

Snappo

Caveat Emptor - "A Billion People Can Be Wrong!"
Accessory Maker
Mine just arrived from Sunshine store the bottom plate chugs nicely. But the turbine is disappointing. Not enough heigh to see an cool turbine action. Only time I get the turbine spinning motion is when running a hot water flush during cleaning!

Also note, the Lotus cap is too wide for the female mouthpiece - I will need to get a male to female extension (straight or angled, to be determined) to make it fit. Kinda dissapointed, but since I didn't spend too much, I'm not worried, I'll find a use for it sometime.



Why buy one supreme bubbler? Why not get 2 or 3 pieces in case you break one?

One thing I think people need to understand is this is cheap glass, the vendors we discuss produce a decent product, but they definately don't appear to chug nearly as well as their true name brand counterparts. My D020 for example seems to prefer chuging mainly on the front right side of the showerhead, no matter which angle I tilt, I can never get full chugging at any water level.

If you're like the rest of us, you've broken glass in your life. Hopefully it wasn't expensive. We're all on this thread because we don't want to throw our money away on expensive glass and risk breaking it.

There's really only 2 vendors discussed on the past 20-30 pages Yingming5 and SunshineStore. Read through the past 2 pages, and click any links - look at those vendors and their other offerings.
Yingming5 so far has been up & up, but Sunshinestore gave me the run-around. Just my:2c::2c:.
 

Nu11ington

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Has anyone tried using any of these glass bubblers from sunshine/yin with the bowl + combustion? I'm guessing it'll work just as well as they do with a vape but I want to make sure that dual purposing this glass works 100%
 

Delta3DStudios

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Has anyone tried using any of these glass bubblers from sunshine/yin with the bowl + combustion? I'm guessing it'll work just as well as they do with a vape but I want to make sure that dual purposing this glass works 100%
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I'm sure they would 'work', but I personally prefer 2-3 water chambers for better filtration of the smoke. But since vaping, I only want 1 real chamber of water diffusion, no sense in removing ALL the flavor from the herb!

I can't imagine going back to combusting, but If i did, I don't think I'd even consider using the same glass.
 

Snappo

Caveat Emptor - "A Billion People Can Be Wrong!"
Accessory Maker
:puke:

I'm sure they would 'work', but I personally prefer 2-3 water chambers for better filtration of the smoke. But since vaping, I only want 1 real chamber of water diffusion, no sense in removing ALL the flavor from the herb!

I can't imagine going back to combusting, but If i did, I don't think I'd even consider using the same glass.
I do commit herb sacrilege now & then when at a friend's house, but always come home to vapor. Big big diff! Vapor is cleaner and meaner - no contest! ...and won't gunk up glass nearly as fast!!!
 

Nu11ington

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:puke:

I'm sure they would 'work', but I personally prefer 2-3 water chambers for better filtration of the smoke. But since vaping, I only want 1 real chamber of water diffusion, no sense in removing ALL the flavor from the herb!

I can't imagine going back to combusting, but If i did, I don't think I'd even consider using the same glass.
Is there any particular reason not to use the same glass? like tastewise or what? I love how vapor won't gunk up glass!
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
So many amazing looking bubblers/bongs here. Is there a top 10 list so I can narrow it down a bit? :shrug:Im overwhelmed with choice.. Want something to attach to my Extreme Q that is going to be petite enough to pick up and inhale from, and decorative/stylish enough to be a centrepiece. (budget - $100 to $200 Australian dollars
I have a few pieces.
My favorite piece for the NANO is the D022 tomorrow I will test the D020-T. $30us$
Ghgate or spend cash at agua labs.
How rich are you?
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
Not rich at all man, just on an average wage. I figure if something is built to last though then I could justify spending a bit. It is afterall a hobby, decoration, passion, entertainment, medical aromatic. device.. list goes on. haha
 

Caligula

Maximus
Not rich at all man, just on an average wage. I figure if something is built to last though then I could justify spending a bit. It is afterall a hobby, decoration, passion, entertainment, medical aromatic. device.. list goes on. haha

Well here's the problem. The glass from DHgate and Yingming are an outlier on this curve. Typically you don't find glass of that sort for the prices asked, anywhere. Now, as for the quality, I can't speak to it. I don't own any of those pieces myself, but judging off of feedback from trusted members leads me to believe that the quality is well worth the price and then some.

Anyway, to come full circle here, $100 is the average you would be looking to spend on glass that's about the same quality as the DHgate/Yingming stuff (at a local head shop here in the US) and that's where your problem comes into play... this is also what makes the DH/Ying glass such a great deal.

If you want to step up in quality you're going to have to get into the $150-200 range IMO... and if you want "heady" glass (colored/worked glass) you're now talking $250 and up.

Have you looked at the classifieds section here on FC to see if anything used strikes your fancy? You can usually get one step up in quality/work by buying used versus a new piece for the same cost.
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
I see. If the increase in functionality and appearance is significant enough then maybe $200ish is going to be my price. Ill have to say that its an early bday present otherwise im in trouble though lol.
With that being the case; where should I now be looking for one? Also the continued assistance here is awesome. Much love to you all!

and I havent checked the classifieds yet but that is a good idea. and im not looking for an extravagant 250$+ one, just something sleek and dope enough to match the vape.
 
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Caligula

Maximus
Hmm... now you hit on something interesting. Will you see an increase in functionality between a $200 piece and a $30 DHgate piece?

In theory, no.

In real world practice however? The odds of you getting an optimally functioning piece @ $200 is likely higher.

It's a gamble to go cheaper. It's stacked in your favor but it's still a little risky.

Just look at @ataxian. He's like 6 for 6 with getting perfect pieces from China. Then you have other guys who only have one slit firing in their perc. That's the gamble you take to enjoy the payoff of getting a quality piece for so cheap. I'd be inclined to assume it'll be in the middle. It won't function like shit but it won't be ideally perfect like you would expect from a full priced, brand name unit. QC comes at a price.

As for your needs/budget... I'd think that (not counting shipping and customs costs) commissioning a custom piece would be your best bang for the buck if you want something in that price range. At the moment I've had good experience Rick Bird Barry, Cory Glass Designs, and most recent Ryan "Ryu" Wilson. Both Ryu and Cory have threads in this glass section as well.
 

Radio

stay true to yourselves
That was a great post, and you are totally right. Im a big fan of reputable brands that I can trust, so ill firstly check out classifieds and then suss those glassmakers that you mentioned. May your next hit from the vape be extra potent! :tup:
 

BoogerMan

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@MuushuPork Hey I tested my D020-W and the perc fires pretty even on both sides. When I pull really slow the left side of the perc (opposite side of the the side arm mouthpiece) fires first, but once I start pulling normal all holes begin firing.

Reviews for many different pipes and sellers will come tomorrow. Take it easy everyone.
 
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