I posted a review with some pics and a video over on reddit, I hope you guys like it! Here it is:
Hydrobrick (Walnut) album
Https://imgur.com/a/hq044
Video
Introduction
The Hydrobrick is a torch-heated full convection vaporizer created by Sticky Brick Labs. It is a variation of the Sticky Brick, which borrows it's design from the Triihouse Daisy, which is no longer in production.
The variation that sets the HB apart from the SB is the 18mm male joint in place of mouthpiece. This allows for the use of a hydratube (many cheap hydratubes can be found on dhgate, or Entexchange), a whip and connector for other glass, or any 18mm Female mouthpiece you happen to have.
Initially, there were some fears that the user would be inhaling butane when using the vaporizer. However, if the jet lighter is functioning properly, the butane burns very clean, and byproducts of the butane combustion are natural and not unhealthy to inhale.
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Ease of Use: 9/10
I've used the Lotus extensively, and the Milaana quite a bit, with the Sticky Brick in 3rd. (Wanted to try the Brick before I bought the Hydrobrick on release day)
The margin of error is quite large on this vape compared to other "manual" vapes I've used. Just like the advantage of a gas stove over electric, the position of the torch allows for very quick temperature adjustments, allowing you to ride the line between vape and combustion with ease.
In addition, the long glass intake I'd very forgiving in regards to temp control. I plug the carb with the included cork, and I've not combusted once.
You get vapor in less than a second and a half, and one or two stirs is all I've needed to vape the load.
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Efficiency: 10/10
You can load a small amount or large amount, depending on how much you want to stir.
For max efficiency, loading just enough to cover the screen is the best way to go. And since it's on demand and it practically instantly cools if you draw after you take the torch off, there's no wasted vapor. You simply vape what you want, whenever you want it.
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Taste: 9/10
Very clean convection taste. Don't really taste wood, unless it's a bum hit.
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Stealth: 2/10
It would be pretty conspicuous to use this in public. This is more of a mobile desktop than a portable.
Gets a 2 because it's not a joint or a blunt.
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Looks: 10/10
Beautiful walnut, smooth finish, detailed and cleanly applied logo.
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Function: 9/10
Easiest and fastest manual vape I've used. I've not combusted once, and I think as long as I don't push the load size too big, it'll stay that way. Even sticking a 1/4 of the flame in the intake didn't result in combustion, though it tasted very close. I would say idiotproof, but I don't know how someone coming from a Flowermate or a Solo would fair with it the first couple times.
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Cost: 10/10
It comes with 5 screens, two carb corks, two wooden stir sticks, an Honest torch, and a stainless steel stir/scoop tool that you can see in a couple of the pics is light enough to stick to the side because of the magnets.
I feel that with this level of craftsmanship and performance, the Hydrobrick is a steal at $154.95. It would take some convincing for me to believe the Hydrobrick Maxx is worth the extra $50 for the extra holes and the cap, but I'm trying to be frugal at the moment, and this review is specifically for the Hydrobrick I ordered so I may be biased in that regard.
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Final thoughts:
This vape is crazy efficient, and I can tell that with more practice, I'm going to be able to produce monster hits that kick me in the throat with convected trichomy goodness.
This vape is one of the most versatile convection vapes ever released. It meets the definition of on-demand better than any convection vapes out right now. The Lotus takes 5-10 sec, the Milaana takes about 10, the Grasshopper takes 5, but the Hydrobrick takes *less than 2 seconds* to produce vapor. And it can be used dry or through water at the drop of a hat. I sold my Sticky Brick, LSV, and Milaana, because they seemed obsolete when I have this Hydrobrick in my possession.
This is the best convection on-demand vape on the Market.
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Pointers:
The only way you can have a bad experience is if you rush the process and stick the torch in too far before you've had enough practice. Keep the flame size low to medium, don't stick more than a 1/4 of the flame in the intake, only load small amounts, and you'll have a really hard time combusting.
When first starting out, hold the flame an inch away from the intake, then slowly bring it closer. If you start producing a ton of vapor before you get the flame close, your torch is set too high in my opinion. I like the flame to just break the plane of being inside the intake. You can control the air temperature by moving the flame up and down while plugging the carb, or keeping the flame more constant and opening/closing the carb. I prefer the former.
Edit: I like to post then proofread, sorry
And thanks for the format randomdude69
