Philabrookla
@philabrookla
Love my Alpha, pictures don't do it justice. I'll give a thorough review when I have time but having a blast getting medicated with this beauty right now.
Wait til you see the one I've got in the works where all the holes are filled/inlaid with opal.
On that note I desperately need an intern, clone of myself or partner to help me as I'm still struggling to tread the waters
of my labor/time supply here.
Ripstar
Well-Known Member
Oh my god, what a idea! I was thinking when I first saw it how it would be cool to have the holes filled in by something.Wait til you see the one I've got in the works where all the holes are filled/inlaid with opal.
On that note I desperately need an intern, clone of myself or partner to help me as I'm still struggling to tread the waters
of my labor/time supply here.
Also, I might be willing to move that way.........
For real. ha!
tom battleboar
Well-Known Member
Sounds a little like @underdog is on the short leash currently. We need more dogs to assist our big dog.Wait til you see the one I've got in the works where all the holes are filled/inlaid with opal.
On that note I desperately need an intern, clone of myself or partner to help me as I'm still struggling to tread the waters
of my labor/time supply here.
BotanyBowers
New Member
Hey guys! First post
After a bunch of research I’ve found there’s no other choice for my first vape. Can’t wait to order me an alpha! Unfortunately my wife is making me wait until my bday, because I “won’t be as stoked for anything else.”
Does anyone know if there will still be alphas available in 4 or 5 weeks?
Thank y’all!
After a bunch of research I’ve found there’s no other choice for my first vape. Can’t wait to order me an alpha! Unfortunately my wife is making me wait until my bday, because I “won’t be as stoked for anything else.”
Does anyone know if there will still be alphas available in 4 or 5 weeks?
Thank y’all!
HighlyEducatedScholar
Student of Vapor
Hey dog pack,
Been a while since I’ve last stopped in here. I’ve had my Underdog for about 10 years now and it seems like it’s on its last leg of life. Had a really great run with it considering I’ve run it 24/7 for the majority of the time I’ve had it.
Now I’m in consideration for a new desktop vape and of course I’m coming back to Underdog. The quality of work and customer service here is still the best ive come across over the past decade.
I haven’t been keeping up with the vape scene or the happenings of the Underdog world in quite some time but I see that there’s this new model, Alpha dog, that has caught my eye.
Are these dogs essentially for larger bowl sizes? I’m assuming less cool down between hits and probably run a bit hotter? I’m envisioning that they’re better suited for water than the standards. Also, I see that there is a handful of them on the website. Are these stocked regularly or should I email to talk about a custom Alpha dog?
Been a while since I’ve last stopped in here. I’ve had my Underdog for about 10 years now and it seems like it’s on its last leg of life. Had a really great run with it considering I’ve run it 24/7 for the majority of the time I’ve had it.
Now I’m in consideration for a new desktop vape and of course I’m coming back to Underdog. The quality of work and customer service here is still the best ive come across over the past decade.
I haven’t been keeping up with the vape scene or the happenings of the Underdog world in quite some time but I see that there’s this new model, Alpha dog, that has caught my eye.
Are these dogs essentially for larger bowl sizes? I’m assuming less cool down between hits and probably run a bit hotter? I’m envisioning that they’re better suited for water than the standards. Also, I see that there is a handful of them on the website. Are these stocked regularly or should I email to talk about a custom Alpha dog?
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I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed with the Alpha. I had been using mine for a while dry, and FINALLY got around to getting myself a proper 18mm water piece, and I'm seeing a whole new side to the Alpha. I was really impressed with the Alpha dry, but I really love it with water. It's a beast. Going dry I always kept the stem straight up for the first hit, and as a result had to tilt my head all the way back to get the UD on it. It felt like a pelican trying to suck down a fish
Larger bowl sizes and more heat retention over the standard (SC3 I believe it is now). I dont think they run "hotter" but they retain it better. Then there is the Alpha + floating around too, I could be wrong but I believe the selling point on that is more cooling and even less recovery time?
You're probably better off ordering one you see in the store now, Dave has been pretty busy lately and hasn't been re-stocking so often. I'm not sure he would even have time for a custom right now, based on his recent postings, but no way to know that unless you ask him directly!
HighlyEducatedScholar
Student of Vapor
thank you for the insight and fast reply!
Just pulled the trigger on the Zap myrtle Alpha dog! Can’t believe that badass dog was still waiting to be adopted. Wood from Aromazap and a core by UD sounds absolutely perfect. What a awesome combo of 2 OGs in the log vape world
tom battleboar
Well-Known Member
Wow I feel so stoked for you. I feel you surely use your alpha as a daily driver in this near future.
Ripstar
Well-Known Member
awesome choice!!thank you for the insight and fast reply!
Just pulled the trigger on the Zap myrtle Alpha dog! Can’t believe that badass dog was still waiting to be adopted. Wood from Aromazap and a core by UD sounds absolutely perfect. What a awesome combo of 2 OGs in the log vape world
thank you for the insight and fast reply!
Just pulled the trigger on the Zap myrtle Alpha dog! Can’t believe that badass dog was still waiting to be adopted. Wood from Aromazap and a core by UD sounds absolutely perfect. What a awesome combo of 2 OGs in the log vape world
excellent choice! This is my new favorite way to use the alpha, gotta try it with the NonG still but this is going to be hard to beat.
thoroughly impressed with this set up.
arb
Semi shaved ape
That's my preferred method also.excellent choice! This is my new favorite way to use the alpha, gotta try it with the NonG still but this is going to be hard to beat.
thoroughly impressed with this set up.
Philabrookla
@philabrookla
I was messing around with different o-rings and managed to squeeze a tiny one from an ed's nano stem onto my heater core, it cinched around the indented portion and the alpha gong slips right over it, providing a really decent seal.
despeRAWdo
Fan of Hot Air Makers.
Yeah, I have to say I love the unbreakable aspect of the Nongs, but lately with my Alpha I have been preferring the Gong.
yup, something to be said about unbreakable…
That was quick. Asshole me was just thinking I’ve been really lucky never breaking any vape glass…
Vapenvy
Indie vaper
Bummer. But you can save it if you want. I have sanded down 2 different Nano stems that broke like that..
I score the glass all way around at the break with the corner of a file.
Then I carefully use pliers to break off the jagged bits . Definitely wear glasses.
Then 80 grit sandpaper flat on the floor and grind it down until flat. About 5-10 minutes of sanding usually. Glasses and mask recommended.
Then you can grind on different angles to smooth it.
Also fold the sandpaper into little triangles to smooth the inside.
You can go to finer grades to make it smoother but I don't bother.
The glass is a little white instead of clear but works just the same.
Or try flame polishing if you have a big enough torch.
I score the glass all way around at the break with the corner of a file.
Then I carefully use pliers to break off the jagged bits . Definitely wear glasses.
Then 80 grit sandpaper flat on the floor and grind it down until flat. About 5-10 minutes of sanding usually. Glasses and mask recommended.
Then you can grind on different angles to smooth it.
Also fold the sandpaper into little triangles to smooth the inside.
You can go to finer grades to make it smoother but I don't bother.
The glass is a little white instead of clear but works just the same.
Or try flame polishing if you have a big enough torch.
I appreciate the tips! Good to know for somebody more talented than myself, thats for sure.
I took the easy way out and just ordered (2) more gongs
Vapenvy
Indie vaper
Ha ha. Thanks. Although you don't need too much talent, just some simple tools...
I too would likely just order more but when international postage is often more than the item-sometimes 2 or 3 times the amount- you become adept at repairing, tinkering and finding workarounds.
Bye the way this is for all postage and shipping at the moment, not about any manufacturer just in case that wasn't clear.
I too would likely just order more but when international postage is often more than the item-sometimes 2 or 3 times the amount- you become adept at repairing, tinkering and finding workarounds.
Bye the way this is for all postage and shipping at the moment, not about any manufacturer just in case that wasn't clear.
Marlon Rando
Well-Known Member
Bro!!
yup, something to be said about unbreakable…
That was quick. Asshole me was just thinking I’ve been really lucky never breaking any vape glass…
Bro!!
To top it off, I thought I ordered two replacements... one showed up. I was like hmm... Dave will make this right I'm sure, but I better check my order confirmation to be sure, before I jump the gun...
Sure enough I only ordered one
I'll have to be more careful I guess Oh well. The NonG did me no wrong while I waited for the GonG.
