Discontinued The Grasshopper

[Hammahead]

Hi,

bought my SS Grasshopper and must say, the power of this tiny device is amazing. I mostly use it thru a small bong, as I find it too hot to use directly. The rips I can take that way are super huge, it looks like combusted or like one of those douchy "E-Shishas". Most impressive.

Just today I figured out, I could use it with my old A'maze'd one-hitter. The tip of the GH exactly fits the intake hole of the A'maze'd, without any hard pressure it's surprisingly air-tight. Cools off the vapour totally nice and smooth. Might work with other devices of that sort as well, like the Bud Bomb.

Looks a little strange to use it that way (my wife started laughing hysterically) but does the job. I didn't expect it to look stealthy while using it in the first place. A grown up man sucking on a big ass ball pen an then exhale a fat cloud of vapour? Well... there's stealthier gear around (like my Atmos Boss). But nothing like the Hopper to take really deep and powerful hits within a few seconds. 2 extended sessions are fine for me, I don't even need an extra battery. It's not a picturesque ceremony like with my Firefly, it's not the half a dozen blokes rip one after another for hours, like my DeVerdamper, it's exactly the Wham Bam Thank You Mam pen vape I was looking for.

What I find a little awkward is that when a piece of metal touches the button and the body at the same time, one red led flashes, would this indicate there is potentially a currant running between the two parts?

Great little device though. Bought it online at a german shop that gives me 2 years direct warranty.

Best,
Hammahead

 

[jabba]

Got a new SS Friday...from a retail backer....couldn't wait for my Ti Hopper Pre-Order any longer. Understand that this device is not a session vape and has a specific use. Initial thoughts: GH is unbelievably great. Strangely it is much smaller than I had envisioned from photos/videos. GH is very well constructed and has a great hand feel. Absolutely powerful and insanely fast heat...and with atypically precise ability to control the heat. GH sorta reminds me of the "sneak-a-toke" or similar super stealthy combustion pipes in days of old.....and with this in mind.....GH should be used in place of just such a device. This is the ultimate electronic one hitter....and able to quickly and VERY efficiently hit.....with a degree of portability that is insane. It does indeed get HOT and VERY quickly....but again....it is designed for a specific intended use...and heat is just the trade off for its fantastic form factor. Sneak-a-tokes, bats, and other similar tools get HOT too....they aren't made for sessions....they are made for portability and ease of carry. Devices of this nature should not be discounted for not sharing attributes associated with desktop vapes. Portability does have its costs.

If one can understand that the GH (and all vapes) have their strengths and weaknesses...and if one is looking for an electronic one hitter that truly works (and marvelously)....GH is the holy grail.

I'd read and/or watched every review prior to purchasing. It rather boggles the mind that one could quibble over the quality of the 'clip', the pen form factor, or scoff at the high heat generated by an SS or Ti metal 5.5" pen with a 30-45W heater buried within. OF COURSE IT GETS HOT. OF COURSE THIS ISN'T THE SMOOTHEST HITTING VAPE with ICE COOL VAPOR! No...of course this device does not defy the laws of physics! GH does what it does VERY VERY well! Personally...i'm most excited about the design of this device....because it meshes precisely with my specific needs. Given a basic understanding of the intended use of this vape....I'm not sure how anyone could debate the GH prowess. The FF2 was great...tasty...cool....it just doesn't fit my lifestyle....I don't bash the FF2 because I have to stir it or because It isn't stealthy.

I hope that the GH is more reliable than indicated by the many posters with warranty claims. If this device can prove reliable....it is a groundbreaking device which provides VERY fast and excellent results in an incredibly versatile, portable, and elegant form factor. I'm not the least bit surprised that Hopper Labs is having difficulty keeping up with demand...I don't like being pushed back or waiting....I'm just not surprised that so many people are in line ahead of me. I also appreciate that the device is designed, manufactured, and assembled here in the Rockies USA. IMO the GH is a great tool.

 

[freebigga]

wassup guys, i just got my shipping confirmation and want to look into cheap bubblers, that i can take on the go as well, for the hopper. any recomendations?

water bubbler that dont spill and is small enough and easy to transport. like taking it on the go.

 

[Vaperist]

wassup guys, i just got my shipping confirmation and want to look into cheap bubblers, that i can take on the go as well, for the hopper. any recomendations?

water bubbler that dont spill and is small enough and easy to transport. like taking it on the go.

you can search eBay and Amazon with key word 'bubbler' for maybe better offers. i like this one. good price for China-glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydrotube-G...617296?hash=item2110ca5910:g:vT0AAOSwAuNW22mC

if you OK with just cooling unit without bubbles, then MFLB mouthpiece fits Hopper silicone condom perfectly. and much cheaper.

https://vapefiend.uk/magic-flight-glass-mouthpiece

 

[freebigga]

Here is a really cheap option. I think cheap is good for on the go, if it breaks no big deal. I haven't yet received it so you are buying it without any guarantees from me.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/2806300
$5.53 shipped!

10% off code: XMAS

have you used it, does it work well with the hopper?

 

[MoltenTiger]

I found out about this today, I'm tempted to get one

It's a 510 thread rig for an oil pen or glycerine vape.
It would also be perfect with the hopper.
Searching DHgate for "510 bubbler" I found this

There's also plenty of smaller bulb style water pieces on DHgate.
The first pic is available on OZbongs, though it's definitely sourced from China so is probably listed on DHgate too.

Also this

http://spacecadetglass.bigcartel.com/product/the-stubblr-steamroller-bubbler

 

[demonscars]

Do you need anything that doesn't come with the GH to connect to a water piece?

 

[MoltenTiger]

Do you need anything that doesn't come with the GH to connect to a water piece?

As long as it's 10mm, 14mm or a male 18mm joint, the silicone mouthpiece will seal it.
With 14mm female the GH can plug in bare for hands free use.

 

[slcbdco]

I just compared the FF2 to the GH back to back with some Blue Dream Rosin

SPOILER ALERT

I just took a GH rip of Blue Dream Flower and yes yes yes flower taste soooo good

But I digress

I used the FF concentrate pad and used some cotton for the GH. The Firelfy had an excellent flavor and decent amount of draws per material, however with the GH using a bit of cotton, the flavor and everything else was better with way less effort.

I prefer flower with both, however if you're a concerntrate kinda person I really recommend the grasshopper, the cotton ball solution works really well.

 

[MoltenTiger]

I just compared the FF2 to the GH back to back with some Blue Dream Rosin

SPOILER ALERT

I just took a GH rip of Blue Dream Flower and yes yes yes flower taste soooo good

But I digress

I used the FF concentrate pad and used some cotton for the GH. The Firelfy had an excellent flavor and decent amount of draws per material, however with the GH using a bit of cotton, the flavor and everything else was better with way less effort.

I prefer flower with both, however if you're a concerntrate kinda person I really recommend the grasshopper, the cotton ball solution works really well.

That's interesting. I watched Buzz's review today, and I think he said the FF2 can hit 260 C ?
I would have thought that would make it better for concentrates

 

[Shit Snacks]

Well I still haven't gotten around to filing a warranty claim for my failed SS hopper, but the Blue Ti is out again now and had its second bowl ever finally. A fairly full pack of a corse ground indica at temps 1-3 was great for a music festival with security, it maintained a Milaana pre game with just a couple hits the first late night, and the second earlier night several hits off that same bowl between two of us to maintain a light edible dose quite well. Super stealth not that it was super called for, but low temps pre packed GH is still uber convenient and effective despite its shortcomings. We'll see how well this one lasts though, other reports are making me think I shouldn't need to baby it really...

 

[christohari]

Ok ill ask this again since it seemed to go unnoticed. Do you guys use the organic cotton balls for concentrates with your GH? Or has anyone tried those cotton pads for vaping/cleaning makeup? Will you get a similar result with both?

Also, can the mighty or firefly concentrate pads be cut to fit in the chamber of GH and vape it properly? or will you not end up getting as good of results compared to the cotton ball? i would like the vape concentrates but dont want to carry around cotton with me. So if anyone has an idea for a screen that will not impede the device's performance and that is a more permanent solution, im all ears.

 

[MoltenTiger]

Ok ill ask this again since it seemed to go unnoticed. Do you guys use the organic cotton balls for concentrates with your GH? Or has anyone tried those cotton pads for vaping/cleaning makeup? Will you get a similar result with both?

Also, can the mighty or firefly concentrate pads be cut to fit in the chamber of GH and vape it properly? or will you not end up getting as good of results compared to the cotton ball? i would like the vape concentrates but dont want to carry around cotton with me. So if anyone has an idea for a screen that will not impede the device's performance and that is a more permanent solution, im all ears.

This has been discussed a few times. I think the verdict was organic cotton works best.
Some cotton, especially sourced from the beauty market, may have perfumes or adhesives, but 100% cotton is fine and doesn't alter flavour too much unless the same cotton is re-used.
Hemp fibre didn't get as good a rating but probably worked indistinguishably.
For sure you could cut down a proper concentrate fibre pad, or get a porous ceramic stone.
It just depends on how inventive you're feeling.
HL are coming out with an official conduction concentrates front end - but in the mean time you could use some paper clips surrounding the extract or similar to try and replicate that dynamic.
As long as whatever goes in the chamber doesn't scratch, drip into the device or block airflow, it's safe to try.

I think you'd be much better off with a product designed for concentrates though, the hopper is a herb machine IMO.

 

[YungLeaner]

This has been discussed a few times. I think the verdict was organic cotton works best.
Some cotton, especially sourced from the beauty market, may have perfumes or adhesives, but 100% cotton is fine and doesn't alter flavour too much unless the same cotton is re-used.
Hemp fibre didn't get as good a rating but probably worked indistinguishably.
For sure you could cut down a proper concentrate fibre pad, or get a porous ceramic stone.
It just depends on how inventive you're feeling.
HL are coming out with an official conduction concentrates front end - but in the mean time you could use some paper clips surrounding the extract or similar to try and replicate that dynamic.
As long as whatever goes in the chamber doesn't scratch, drip into the device or block airflow, it's safe to try.

I think you'd be much better off with a product designed for concentrates though, the hopper is a herb machine IMO.

Any word on the concentrates end?

 

[MoltenTiger]

Any word on the concentrates end?

Not for quite a while.
If they are as busy as they are now up until August, it might not be for quite a while longer.

Same goes for the SS case
https://www.grasshoppervape.com/store/product/stainless-steel-case/
Which now has an 'unavailable' status.

 

[christohari]

Not for quite a while.
If they are as busy as they are now up until August, it might not be for quite a while longer.

Same goes for the SS case
https://www.grasshoppervape.com/store/product/stainless-steel-case/
Which now has an 'unavailable' status.

This has been discussed a few times. I think the verdict was organic cotton works best.
Some cotton, especially sourced from the beauty market, may have perfumes or adhesives, but 100% cotton is fine and doesn't alter flavour too much unless the same cotton is re-used.
Hemp fibre didn't get as good a rating but probably worked indistinguishably.
For sure you could cut down a proper concentrate fibre pad, or get a porous ceramic stone.
It just depends on how inventive you're feeling.
HL are coming out with an official conduction concentrates front end - but in the mean time you could use some paper clips surrounding the extract or similar to try and replicate that dynamic.
As long as whatever goes in the chamber doesn't scratch, drip into the device or block airflow, it's safe to try.

I think you'd be much better off with a product designed for concentrates though, the hopper is a herb machine IMO.

Yes the cotton pads are organic as well, i forgot to mention, and from the looks of the cotton strips in which @paytonpenn was using in his videos, i went with the pads. Ive also bought the Vapir Prima concentrate pads which actually may fit (its about 10mm across) as well as the Mighty concentrate pads in order to compare them all and perhaps different combinations of them all. I'll let everyone know how it turns out.

 

[flipjoe]

Hey fellow grass hoppers!
Thank you for all the tips and tricks. FC is so helpful every time i get a new vape.

Got a GH ss from Verdampftnochmal some days ago and i'm very happy.
I have the firefly1 and a mighty and the GH is really a nice addition. Haven't used the other two since then. On low temp it tastes almost as good as the firefly1. I can use it without the silicone mp but then i take shorter hits because of the heat. Most of the time i use a glas mouthpiece from the crafty/mighty which fits into the silicone mp of the gh.
The little pinnacle pro bubbler works like a charm too. The GH is a wonderful device. I hope it will live long.

What i really don't understand is why i get my gh two days after ordering here in germany and people in the US have to wait even though they preordered it a year ago. I know that has already been discussed on here but it still baffles me. I feel with all you guys waiting for it as most of the time i have to wait for a vape to become available over here.
E.g. I'm waiting to buy the firefly2 but it's still impossible to get it in germany. But since i have the GH my vas for the ff2 has turned very low.

 

[Hammahead]

As long as it's 10mm, 14mm or a male 18mm joint, the silicone mouthpiece will seal it.
With 14mm female the GH can plug in bare for hands free use.

I tried it with the female 14 mm and it didn't really convince me, too much room for jiggling to keep my mind at ease For me it works nice to just hold it on top of a male 14 mm joint. The tip is engineered in a way that it's near completely sealed.

When it comes to taste, I still prefer the Firefly, even though it's not a pure convection device. I'm still super happy with the FF1, but it's not the right gear to get it done fast and hard.

What i really don't understand is why i get my gh two days after ordering here in germany and people in the US have to wait even though they preordered it a year ago.

I guess Verdampftnochmal prepaid quite a lot of units quite some time ago and got better shipping costs or something like that. Their price is considerable higher than the direct buy in the US, even with the outrageous shipping costs (43 $ for insured shipment? WTF?) and import tax/duty of 20%

 

[slcbdco]

Ok ill ask this again since it seemed to go unnoticed. Do you guys use the organic cotton balls for concentrates with your GH? Or has anyone tried those cotton pads for vaping/cleaning makeup? Will you get a similar result with both?

Also, can the mighty or firefly concentrate pads be cut to fit in the chamber of GH and vape it properly? or will you not end up getting as good of results compared to the cotton ball? i would like the vape concentrates but dont want to carry around cotton with me. So if anyone has an idea for a screen that will not impede the device's performance and that is a more permanent solution, im all ears.

I use regular cotton balls though I'm sure organic is better. You make a small dab and wrap it in a small piece of cotton, put together it should be small and fill less than half the chamber. Don't push it down let it rest on top and you can even have a little cotton poking out of the top to use as a handle to take it out when you're done. While I prefer flower in either the GH or FF2, I do like concentrate in both and even though the GH isn't designed to be used this way it's still less of a hassle than concentrate pads and melting it correctly first etc. With the cotton method in the GH just wrap it, drop it in and vape, barely more effort than flower.

 

[MoltenTiger]

Yes the cotton pads are organic as well, i forgot to mention, and from the looks of the cotton strips in which @paytonpenn was using in his videos, i went with the pads. Ive also bought the Vapir Prima concentrate pads which actually may fit (its about 10mm across) as well as the Mighty concentrate pads in order to compare them all and perhaps different combinations of them all. I'll let everyone know how it turns out.

sounds good, the opening of the herb chamber is 9mm, though you might be able to grind the pads down?

@flipjoe enjoy that hopper!
There were 25 retail kits purchased in 2013, with about 24 months of time where the owners of these could add more units (it seems a few outlets have done this).
Anyone who ordered after that date was below them in the waiting line.
The hopper has been crowd funded and first come first served since its origin.

 

[jabba]

A little late for me since I got one SS GH a few days ago, have one more SS GH to arrive this week....and a Ti still awaiting shipment on preorder.....but for those interested I received this email from VapeFiend this morning:

We're excited to announce that more Grasshoppers will be available from 1pm BST tomorrow (14/06)


All the best,


Adam


Vapefiend

The Vaporizer Specialists

 

[Bdubbdiblets]

Has anyone used the charger without incident??

 

[freebigga]

Has anyone used the charger without incident??

are there any issues with using the gh charger? i do not have another charging unit, unless i can use the mflb battery chargers.

 

[Bdubbdiblets]

are there any issues with using the gh charger? i do not have another charging unit, unless i can use the mflb battery chargers.

I guess I should qualify my question:

Based on what I have read I am nervous to use the charger...has anyone used the charger without incident?

Currently only using nitecore external..

 

[freebigga]

Ok so I'm not trying to be dramatic but just took my first GH load and...well words aren't good enough but ill try...

I have been enjoying miss Mary Jane in all of her glory for 20 years straight now just for reference..vaping for only about 6 mos. I have an annoyingly high tolerance as I'm sure many of u do..and am particularly fond of big cannabis hits.

This thing is REAL. It hits HARD. It's super easy and honestly if you're used to smoking it's not too hot at all..imo. I used it sin silicone. First best impression was how hard I could pull. The hit just gets stronger as you pull which is the opposite with every other vape I've used. I can't wait to use my burb with it...

I truly believe this vape will help me continue to fuck combustion...lately I've been craving a joint or a good old fashioned bong rip but I think this thing just curbed it...

The other thing is in my life I can't always spend 30 mins plus seshing and it was getting tough getting to were I needed to be medicated-wise in a timely fashion and I have several diff vapes...I just spent literally 3 mins in the garage and I'm feeling superb!

I used seemingly a negligable amount of herb medium grind also for the record..

I've obviously only used it a few times so we will see what the future holds but man am I glad I found this thing!!

Geez..it's strong too I can feel the indica creepin in

Now back to my grapefruit kush!! A very happy Friday to ya'll!!

P.s Battery does die quick def buy like 2-10 more!!

P.s.s. Yea...water is unreal...I may as well be combusting bong rip styly...it's almost like I'm tricking the joint smokin gods!!

in your opinion is the high any different from joints, bongs?

i like vape highs, but when i ask other people. they say vape highs are okay and they prefer smoking from a bong because it gives you a more intense high or gets you higher.

what is the difference in highs and which kind of highs do you honestly enjoy the most?

I guess I should qualify my question:

Based on what I have read I am nervous to use the charger...has anyone used the charger without incident?

Currently only using nitecore external..

yes ive kind of read that a couple of times in the past, not really sure though.

At the moment i cannot invest in a third party charging unit for the gh batteries, so ill be using the charger it comes with lol. i will let you know when i receive my hopper. i just got my address confirmation, so it should be here before the end of this month i hope.

i just hope i get a working hopper lol. because i visit reddit and almost the entire forum is filled with threads saying that their hoppers dont work lol.

Here is a really cheap option. I think cheap is good for on the go, if it breaks no big deal. I haven't yet received it so you are buying it without any guarantees from me.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/2806300
$5.53 shipped!

10% off code: XMAS

this is really the only bubbler in my budget right now, is this spill proof.

im looking for cheap bubblers like this, perferably spill proof so i can take on the go.

but one that will work with the GH is fine with me. as long as its cheap lol.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/2806300

i dont understand though this doesnt really say anything about it being a bubbler