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ataxian

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Sure. My review is several pages back, but in short.

Love the sidecar with nice big trumpet mouthpiece for my fat lips, gives great view of the can and perc from above, also because can top is nice and flat, actually, it dips in the middle a wee bit, but basically flat. In general I love this style can form factor, same as my D020-D, which was my last go to (still love you D!). But the 189 is larger and more voluminous, I'd like to try something one step larger as well. Also, the height and sidecar angle are juuuust right for me to hit it while it's sitting on where I have my table and I don't have to pick it up and hold it, more comfortable for me. Lastly, the base is very wide and stable for my Versa, much less tippy than the other pieces. Actually, most of all, I like the price I paid! :love:

I agree with what you said about the perc, no vortex, however, it does perc well enough for me and makes good bubbles, I'm still chasing the tornado, might pick up the Aliex one being discussed.

Now that I've been looking in a mirror, I notice that my perc is sitting a bit crooked in the can, it's not flat. Still fires ok, leans a bit, but ok. How's yours?
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Haven't tried yet?
 
I dont think there are any videos of the GB-189 :ninja:

Just sayn' ;)

Could also use a comparison between it and the 187

Just sayn' ;)

LOL but seriously would be great to hear more about it, size, flavor, diffusion, etc
I have the 189 and I have to be honest and say that I don't like it at all. I think I may have a non-functioning perc. When clearing the can it roars like crazy and there is a vortex. However, when I hit it with my E-Nano sitting on top of it the action is really poor. In fact bad enough that I won't use it. It looks awesome but it just chugs. No bubbles at all and just really unpleasant to use. @Mister G is loving his so I don't doubt that it is a good piece. For some reason I just can't get mine to work very well. I wish I knew why :hmm:
 

xEsoteric92

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was going to get something off the sunshine store or whatever on DH, but whoever replied seemed kinda uptight, asked if it was possible to switch out the dome for a flower piece *yes, I combust ;x* & they just seemed to condescendingly reiterate what I already read, oh well. Yingmin got my business, GB-187-1 here I come ;)
 

BoogerMan

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My replacement GB-194 got shipped out today for $1 from Yingmin5. Hopefully this one doesn't have a hole :lol:

And for anyone who has been on the fence with this one I recommend getting it. I have been using my broken one ever since I got it. I just plug the hole with my finger like it's a carb lol. The pull is very smooth and the quality (besides the hole) is top notch for the price.
 

slvelocity

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was going to get something off the sunshine store or whatever on DH, but whoever replied seemed kinda uptight, asked if it was possible to switch out the dome for a flower piece *yes, I combust ;x* & they just seemed to condescendingly reiterate what I already read, oh well. Yingmin got my business, GB-187-1 here I come ;)

I'd bet it's more of a language barrier rather than attitude problems. Yingmin does seem to have better communication. Either way you can't go wrong.
 
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ou812?

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Lately, I've been vaping with a mirror. I'm just mesmerized by watching the vapor form out of the bubbles. Plus watching the level of vapor volume coming in can be helpful information. I know I'm not doing anything wrong, but I feel weird about it. :ninja:

This is my GB-189 which is my go to (for now :evil:)...wow vape station table is filthy :disgust:

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Me too, I learned about it from J.Pixel. When vaping and observing w/mirror you can see if the perc fires correctly,I thought I had a defective perc until I was able to visually see it in the mirror.But I am like you,I watch it milk up and let it rip, for myself im a visual idiot,things are easier for me when I can watch :drool:(yeah buoy, keep the lights on babe) .When vaping its just a hoot for me to watch the whole process of bubbles dancing around full of vapor and the perc stem disappearing as the can gets fogged with heavy blue white vapor.With out a mirror and if vaping in a straight tube or anything that isnt a side car just isnt as much fun IMO with out the mirror......:leaf:
 
Still no tornado bubbler guys. I messaged Mike at Sunshine Store and he said I should get it tomorrow. Will get back to you all.


I'm definitely feeling what you guys are saying about the visual aspect. I love watching the vapor when I get the glass hookah out. It is very enjoyable
 

xEsoteric92

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My replacement GB-194 got shipped out today for $1 from Yingmin5. Hopefully this one doesn't have a hole :lol:

And for anyone who has been on the fence with this one I recommend getting it. I have been using my broken one ever since I got it. I just plug the hole with my finger like it's a carb lol. The pull is very smooth and the quality (besides the hole) is top notch for the price.

ha should post a pic im curious now
 

ou812?

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I have this same question about the neck. I believe @Mr. Gweilo 420 is the first to receive his either yesterday or today since he lives so close to the vendor, so hopefully he will report in soon. It is his bedtime right now I believe.

I asked Mike Lee (tornado rig vendor) if rig has a bent neck,.....funny his reply "I do not know what you mean here is picture" & since I am a dumb ass when it comes to computers I cant post the pic, but it is a bent neck rig.I am gonna go out on a limb and say if your a Solo vaporist,I dont think it will work as well until you clear the can (older Solo's that have the restricted air path,newer models I am told are supposed to be a lot less restrictive,VAS got me there on the new version,will be ordering one nxt week:freak:) But wont stop me from ordering, I do the burn thing from time to time (I know its sacrilegious on a vaporizer site:evil:)
and this baby will be just the rig for the occasion:brow:
 

Herr_Dampf

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ahh, IMO going back once in a while brother just makes you really appreciate the sweetness of a vaporizer. I try to make it a bit less destructive by attaching a charcoal filter,still I hear ya and the bowl flushing!!:cheers:

Just pulling your leg there. I just can't, allthough it's just 5 months since I stopped. Even accidental combustion with my vape makes me gag. That said, I also quit the cancer-sticks so there are several factors at work ;)
 

ataxian

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I dont think it will work as well until you clear the can (older Solo's that have the restricted air path,newer models I am told are supposed to be a lot less restrictive,VAS got me there on the new version,will be ordering one nxt week:freak:) But wont stop me from ordering, :brow:
I have a older SOLO and love it a lot.
113 seal and a PHVES is the perfect set up.

It has to be customize to work well.
The new one would be interesting?
Either way it will take some time to dial in since you came from burning.

I use to love joints however the High sucks. With vaporizing I find the perfect temperature zone.

I wish you success in a healthier option to combustion!
For some reason I just can't get mine to work very well. I wish I knew why :hmm:
Have you tried increasing water level?
I had a unit that chugged until I increased water and now it purrs!
 

MuushuPork

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I noticed a good review of the hitman double barrel knockoff, but I see that BTOC is not trustworthy. Is he the only one we can get those from?
 

PoopMachine

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I hate to ask this but this thread is just littered with links and I dont know that Id ever find it.. does someone have a link to btoc's double barrel? Im thinking I need one of those. Ive seen several people raving about them.

So I have a replacement 185 in transit, my tornado piece from Sunshine shipped this morning, now I need a double barrel recycler :)
 
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pigfoot

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I hate to ask this but this thread is just littered with links and I dont know that Id ever find it.. does someone have a link to btoc's double barrel? Im thinking I need one of those. Ive seen several people raving about them.

So I have a replacement 185 in transit, my tornado piece from Sunshine shipped this morning, now I need a double barrel recycler :)

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/1lots-glass-pipes-glass-bubbler-glass-glass/189937548.html

And remember, BTOC calls it "kissing balls". :rofl:


I haven't seen anything about that one, but I could have missed it. Straight tubes with multiple percs are usually better for combustion. And I definitely wouldn't want that for concentrates. Also, those Ti nails are of questionable quality.
 

PoopMachine

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http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/1lots-glass-pipes-glass-bubbler-glass-glass/189937548.html

And remember, BTOC calls it "kissing balls". :rofl:



I haven't seen anything about that one, but I could have missed it. Straight tubes with multiple percs are usually better for combustion. And I definitely wouldn't want that for concentrates. Also, those Ti nails are of questionable quality.

Ordered!

Thanks a lot! I should have a new piece trickling in about once a week. I really gotta start thinning the herd.
 
I'm waiting on vids and reviews from fellow Vaporist before buying the tornado, but I think I'll pull the trigger on the 186 this weekend and I'll probably go ahead and get the Double Barrel since I already have a Pistol Gripped Pump:cool: LoL:rofl: Seriously though thats one of Hitmans designs I loved but wouldnt spend for. I love this affordable quality glass it allows me to try different designs for little of nothing and not feel broken when an accident occurs. I plan to have 7 shelves on my walls full by this time next year. I laugh when I hear you guys saying you need to clear out stuff. This is my preference of art and its a little bit of who I am an expression if you will. Im going to be the Photorider of cheap Glass! I have 6 pieces of expensive glass and will never own nor purchase another. If you dont know you just dont know, But I've learned!!:2c::):D:lol::cool::brow::ko::p:o:nod::clap::tup::rockon::bowdown::luv::love::wave::rofl::lmao::science::hmm::shrug::disgust::mental:
 

nihil

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Now that I've been looking in a mirror, I notice that my perc is sitting a bit crooked in the can, it's not flat. Still fires ok, leans a bit, but ok. How's yours?

Great, thank you for the summary.

My perch is mostly flat, with a slight lean rearward.. again, no tornado, but pretty large bubbles for the most part. Probably twice as large as the bubbles created in the 187. No problems white walling this guy regularly.

I have a buddy with a slo-motion camera.. we're going to video the action sometime in the next week or so. I'll post it here when that happens (we're also going to do the 187).
 

MuushuPork

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I could be remembering wrong but I thought I read about issues with shipping and communication with BTOC. I want the double barrel but I would be using it with an e-nano. @ataxian did BTOC include adapters like sunshine store? Also does anyone know if I could request a 19mm female?
 
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