1) I'm seeing the D020-d listed as a favorite update to the most recommended bub for the Solo (D020). I am liking this and wondering if Kathy's or SSS is the preferred one.
http://www.dhgate.com/product/d020-...-percolator-smoking/187214099.html#ctabBoxSSS has a better looking matrix perc (if I'm saying that right) but more $$.
Kathy's looks great for $25.
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/christmas-glass-bong-water-pipe-barel-perk/213565100.html
Still not sure tho.
Between Kathy and SSS it's 6 of one, half a dozen of another. You'll be getting pretty much the same quality for the same price. And don't judge by the pictures, that is not the exact bubbler you'll be getting.
2) I'm seeing that most people are buying Gongs from PV. Since they sell male and female adapters, why then do most people say the same as above, that the Solo requires a female bub. There are a lot of male bubs to be considered. Is the Male bub/Female GonG less stable or desirable somehow? I can get 18mm or 14, why does everyone say that you 'have' to get the 14mm? PV is sold out of both the regular and shorty male adapters in 14 but have 18... not known when I can get 14s, I guess... any other thoughts? No wood for me, just glass.
For me most of my vapes have a 14mm male connector so my preferred type of glass has a 14mm female joint. If it had say a 18mm I'd have to add another connector, or 2, which just adds more stuff hanging off the end, making it taller etc. Picky I know. That being said if the perfect bubbler for me had a 18mm male I'd use the connector.
3) Folks have any thoughts on the following models being better/worse as a primary bub than the D020-d? I really do plan on just one bub and not more than. Trying to reduce footprint.
Ones with recyclers (both of these look cool):
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2014-new-two-function-recycle-glass-water/205740281.html#ctabBox
I've looked at this one for myself and love the look, but he perc is too low and needs to be higher near the intake tube.
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product...glass-pipe-with-18-8mm/202952796.html#ctabBox
I liked this one too, but passed for the same reason as above. In addition the recycling portion looks a little small and I don't think it will vortex. I'd wait to see a water test on that one.
Ones with arm perks:
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/two-function-11arm-percolator-water-pipe/209693000.html
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product...ng-new-four-percolator/194773450.html#ctabBox
Both of these have too much diffusion for my tastes, but each to his own. Although the second one looks good if you want a drink. i.e. You'll get a lot of splash back up the mouthpiece.
Here is a list of my preferences:
1) Somewhat concealable, not a beast, but big enough to use as your primary device for 1 or 2 people.
2) Very easy to hand hold and pick up, not sit on a table. (Grippable and easily passable to the novice)
3) Zero water makes it to the mouth. (I guess this is a given, although many vids with models lacking the Jhook look like water might chug up on clearing)
4) Somewhat forgiving when it comes to appropriate water level. Don't want to babysit my device or ask others too (aka no learning curve).
5) Solo on top. Don't know if it's just me, but the models that have the Solo attached directly above the center of gravity of the water look more stable (and grippable/passable) to me and less likely to tip but this is not based on first hand information.
6) Works fabulously with the 2014+ Solo with improved airflow. I don't want to screw around with lining up holes on a GonG to make airflow better (goes against the low learning curve I want) etc..
Thanks for any assistance- especially if I've got anything wrong or on the other bub choices in question 3.
As a thought to your preferences I'd say you're spot on with the D-020 or D-020-D from either Kathy or SSS. Great pieces, good price, it'll do what your looking for and
$11.59 shipped ?!? Looks to be over a foot tall:
