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olivianewtonjohn

olivianewtonjohn

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I was all ready to buy the GB-187 but it does not make a seal with the cloud. I adjusted the joint on the cloud all the way up but it still fits loosely in the pipe. Still hits but not very elegant and wobbly. Could use a claisen or extender but that is cumbersome IMO
 
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Stu

Stu

Maconheiro
Staff member
olivianewtonjohn said:
I was all ready to buy the GB-187 but it does not make a seal with the cloud. I adjusted the joint on the cloud all the way up but it still fits loosely in the pipe. Still hits but not very elegant and wobbly. I could use a claisen or extender but that is cumbersome IMO
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It fits my Cloud ok, although I had my doubts that it would before trying it. The Dewaar joint is recessed more than it needs to be IMO. It's one of the only complaints I can think of with the 187. I think QC (or lack thereof) will determine the fate of each individual piece's Cloud compatibility. So it's a crap shoot.

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equatorgringo

equatorgringo

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Finally got my 186 in my hands. No water leaks. One hair line scratch about a half inch long on the inside of the can in front of top stereo. Mouth piece is tilted clockwise maybe 5-10 degrees, not as much as the pictures we saw and worried about though. Base is not crooked but the can is joined at to the base a bit crooked maybe 5-10 degree incline from front.

All in all this piece looks very nice and appealing, the very minor defects mean nothing to me, it is worth exactly what I paid for it and maybe more! :)
 
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Tweak

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flotntoke said:
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Thanks for the comparison, :tup:. I always thought the UFO was bigger than that. Still looks like some volume.

For comparison w/GB-187



My D020 family and their crazy uncle "RooR"

Click to enlarge, sorry for the detail, low SS and hand held
 
flotntoke

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Very cool! Glad to see the crazy uncle RooR in there. It's on my short list. I thought it was a little bigger, too.

Itching to get one, but my GAS is happily finally subsiding a bit. Have more pieces than I need (don't we all! :lol:), and summertime always cuts more into the disposable income. Been keeping to 3 for a while now, and with your comparison pic am thinking those 3 might do for a bit. Now.... about that VAS :dog:
 
ataxian

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
flotntoke said:
Very cool! Glad to see the crazy uncle RooR in there. It's on my short list. I thought it was a little bigger, too.

Itching to get one, but my GAS is happily finally subsiding a bit. Have more pieces than I need (don't we all! :lol:), and summertime always cuts more into the disposable income. Been keeping to 3 for a while now, and with your comparison pic am thinking those 3 might do for a bit. Now.... about that VAS :dog:
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I like ASH COLLECTORS.

One of my cheap low budget set ups.
Still medicates.
The action is way cool!
SNOOP DOGGY PURPLE KUSH
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@Vicki this is my cheap set up!
 
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equatorgringo

equatorgringo

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I think the mouth piece is probably only off by 5 degrees, the bottom stereo and can-base is more noticeable but DAMN I am impressed by this glass for just ~$65. I have to say my GAS has settled, I don't think I will bother buying more for a while. I've got the d020, the d020-d, a Simba frit, and now this g186. I am made. The tiny RooR labels do not bother me at all, I wouldn't mind getting them off it is easy enough, otherwise they can stay. I have been calming down on the grass and glass lately, so fucking crazy at work and getting our new home ready I just haven't had the time. I get home after 14 hours of it all and just pass out! Can't wait until it settles down! Missing keeping up with FC and you guys in this thread in particular!

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Meghan

Meghan

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This arrived this afternoon, ordered from btoc_jewelry on 5/22:

http://www.dhgate.com/product/1lots...glass/189937548.html#myaccount_shipped-2-null

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Here's a shot of it next to my D020, for size comparison:

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And here's a quick video:


The quality of this piece is really impressive for $56. It's a nicer piece than anything I've gotten from Kathy, and even seems cleaner than the bubblers I've tried from sunshinestore. This is by far the most expensive piece I've purchased from China, and over my self-imposed budget...and I have no regrets. It's a solid purchase.
 
bussinrounds

bussinrounds

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Any recommendations on a low volume, low diffusion, high drag piece to use with a new Solo ?

The airflow is increased on the new Solos, so I figure something with a lot of drag would be a good combo for it.

I guess I have to get a new gong now cause the ones I have with the slits & grooves don't seem to be needed anymore and are overkill. Unless there's a piece to get that would compensate for that ? Be a shame to have them just collect dust. Together they cost more than alot of these Chinese pieces !

Prob just best to get the non PHVES gong though, I'm thinking. The bowl will just get hotter regardless.

(I don't have my PNWT anymore...smashed in the sink)
 
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bussinrounds

bussinrounds

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snackmaster said:
@bussinrounds, there's still a fair amount of resistance with the new solos, even with a pvhes. I wouldn't recommend seeking out a high drag piece.
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You really think so ? Maybe I was that used to such a restricted airflow ? Idk..I liked it.

Maybe something with a med high drag ?

And if I'm gonna stick with my pvhes gongs, I'll need a piece with a 14.5 joint then.
 
BoogerMan

BoogerMan

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I got my GB-187 and GB-194 in tonight. I am very happy. The 194 is a lot bigger than I thought. I will love it with my volcano. The 187 is amazing too. Both are solid and have minimal defects. They were packaged great and the got here ridiculously fast. Less than a week to the US. I will write a better review tomorrow with more pictures. Oh and I got a Y adapter and plug :) thanks @ataxian

EDIT:
Well I'm a little sad now :( I just cleaned both and the 194 has a huge crack in the weld between the joint and the connecting bridge.
Going to contact Yingmin5 now for a replacement.
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ataxian

ataxian

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bussinrounds said:
Any recommendations on a low volume, low diffusion, high drag piece to use with a new Solo ?

The airflow is increased on the new Solos, so I figure something with a lot of drag would be a good combo for it.

I guess I have to get a new gong now cause the ones I have with the slits & grooves don't seem to be needed anymore and are overkill. Unless there's a piece to get that would compensate for that ? Be a shame to have them just collect dust. Together they cost more than alot of these Chinese pieces !

Prob just best to get the non PHVES gong though, I'm thinking. The bowl will just get hotter regardless.

(I don't have my PNWT anymore...smashed in the sink)
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Try a cheap low budget bubbler first.
The D020 is only $29.00 delivered to the USA.
Hold on to the PHVES GonG's they might work with the new SOLO.
Experiment!
$29?
bussinrounds said:
Nice. That was the one ataxian posted in the solo thread. Got a link for that adapter I would need ?

Any other suggestions from anyone ?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nobilis-18m...066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c34fd3e42
equatorgringo said:
I think the mouth piece is probably only off by 5 degrees, the bottom stereo and can-base is more noticeable but DAMN I am impressed by this glass for just ~$65. I have to say my GAS has settled, I don't think I will bother buying more for a while. I've got the d020, the d020-d, a Simba frit, and now this g186. I am made. The tiny RooR labels do not bother me at all, I wouldn't mind getting them off it is easy enough, otherwise they can stay. I have been calming down on the grass and glass lately, so fucking crazy at work and getting our new home ready I just haven't had the time. I get home after 14 hours of it all and just pass out! Can't wait until it settles down! Missing keeping up with FC and you guys in this thread in particular!
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A male adapter kind of like a ASH COLLECTOR instead of the mouth piece!
I would use a JHOOK (SHERLOCK) as a mouth piece.
Why ship a water piece with an attached mouth piece?
Kind of like shipping a sail boat with the sail's attached!
Doesn't seem like very smart business?
@Caligula
I would love to have a large volume water piece like you!
@charliedontsurf
If I got a G186 could you cut off the mouth piece and add a male adapter like a ASH COLLECTOR?


The logo can be removed with a caustic soak!
ZEP from HOME DEPOT I've used for that purpose.
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Clean glass is important!
Baking soda and vinegar is only one step!
 
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ma0u

ma0u

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Yeah I read back to about post 195. I'm just curious how pieces are voted alongside each other. I'm only planning on buying like... 4-5 DHgate pieces. Probably going to end up selling like 1 (or whatever I don't like) and giving one to my friend and/or pops ;P. I'm just trying to come up with a nice variety xD. I know DHgate stores release new glass rigs all the time, but I think now that Kathys store is booming it would be a great time to dip in and grab a few :)
 
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ataxian

ataxian

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ma0u said:
Yeah I read back to about post 195. I'm just curious how pieces are voted alongside each other. I'm only planning on buying like... 4-5 DHgate pieces. Probably going to end up selling like 1 (or whatever I don't like) and giving one to my friend and/or pops ;P. I'm just trying to come up with a nice variety xD. I know DHgate stores release new glass rigs all the time, but I think now that Kathys store is booming it would be a great time to dip in and grab a few :)
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Start with a D020 = $29 (no brainer)
Get a D022 = $32 (I like this)
Then get a large volume piece like a G186, 187, 189. ( see what you like?)
The ASH COLLECTORS help me increase volume.
Adapters are your friend.

Be creative!
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bussinrounds

bussinrounds

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rosetta

rosetta

Long Time Lurker
BoogerMan said:
I got my GB-187 and GB-194 in tonight. I am very happy. The 194 is a lot bigger than I thought. I will love it with my volcano. The 187 is amazing too. Both are solid and have minimal defects. They were packaged great and the got here ridiculously fast. Less than a week to the US. I will write a better review tomorrow with more pictures. Oh and I got a Y adapter and plug :) thanks @ataxian

EDIT:
Well I'm a little sad now :( I just cleaned both and the 194 has a huge crack in the weld between the joint and the connecting bridge.
Going to contact Yingmin5 now for a replacement.
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I was wondering where you acquired that mini solo buddy? I would love one for my solo so I don't have to pull it to clear each time.
 
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