Anyone heard any reports about this one ? The size and the unbreakability is nice but I wonder how well it would cool ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grasshopper-vape-No-Spill-mini-bubbler-/282417762414
I have one of these. I don't use it much as I don't use the normal front end after getting the PFE..
But the 3D printed bubbler is pretty nice. It's undyed PLA plastic with a 4-hole perc and a robust spill proof design. It rips. Mine came with a syringe, it's designed for a specific water volume to be spill proof and function. It can be any orientation when stored. No risk of leakage in pocket, minimal if loose in a bag. It's actually engineered remarkably well. If you really must, you can spill droplets by violently shaking, or turning the bubbler in a certain pattern.
I will say I prefer glass cooling options, just as a personal preference over plastic - though I have had no issue with plain water kept in the plastic, even after months. It seems to have held up well over.. a year or so..
Approx half the time I've had it, maybe more, I haven't even had a Grasshopper to use it with! What a riot.
It's worth pointing out too, the PFE allows for easy single handed operation due to the secure quick fit joint. Using the pen end and a bubbler requires two hands, it's much nicer and simpler having things semi-securely interface.
A short bent stem with 14mm female tapered joint or even a small glass adapter is all that's required to massively improve the hoppers signature.
There's many options, certainly it's best to have access to multiple. Cooling add-ons are basically vital to getting the most out of the GH, and that 3D peinted bubbler is nice. And super durable, unlike most glass.
In terms of cooling, honestly I need to try it again before saying properly. I remember it being decent, flavour preserving and still a throaty hit, but smooth and very tolerable. On the money and complimented by a weirdly satisfying mouthpiece (straw style and surely civilized).
I'm keen to give it a go again.
Going to a Banff Mountain Film Festival screening tonight, was already planning on taking the GH Feeder (also
top quality kit)...
Might have to bring along the 3D printed pocket bubbler too.
Been enjoying the day so far with a nice little set up that's quickly become a favourite..
The little incycler knock off is great, the best rig I've scored for the hopper
off DHgate yet. You don't need a drop down to use it either, but it is more comfortable with one and very stable - that's a lot of overhanging weight which it handles flawlessly