This time in 2025, I'm going to buy a Tempest, and I'm really happy to see that this V2 will be a real improvement.
At least with triple flame, it is much easier. You dont need to spin it fast to avoid glowing. You need to spin it, but, with the added mass, you can make 1/2 turn every 3 seconds, or so, without spinning. I mean, you have the chance to dont spin it constantly, and it works well.
You already have a Tempest 2?
I wouldn't think so, I use my Forge for Dynavaps all the time and it's awesome. Especially if you're not using stainless balls in the Tempest, a powerful IH is probably a good thing.
How are you liking it so far?
The new bowl/cap are not compatible with the old bowl/cap since the diameter is a bit wider.
I love it and it is not the final one
Just talking about the head: better looking, better abv (or easier to get), it gets me more high than the v1, the bowl keeps the heat better (It is good for instant vapor or if you use hash), and cleaner. Also the VI is way easier to assemble and disassemble.
Will be the head compatible with all the wand (there is some that have a narower hole). I aske that because I can't use my wand with the tornado by the side of the screen for example. Some are abble to do that.The new bowl/cap are not compatible with the old bowl/cap since the diameter is a bit wider.
I love it and it is not the final one
Yes, it should be still compatible, even with the narrow wands.
Similar. But better when you want to do one heat extraction, since it is easier to get an even abv with a full bowl.
Can you comment on how the stem compares to the v1 stem?
It doesn´t cool as much as the V1 but the cooling is good. It retains less material. It is more simple, but way easier to clean since it has 4 pieces (one is the shield, so you dont need to clean it). It uses 1 o´ring, which is great too. Also the stem feels good in the hand, if the old one is a joint, this is a senior cigar
)Is the stem following a different cooling principle compared to the V1 at full cooling function? Is the vapour path no longer doubling back on itself?It doesn´t cool as much as the V1 but the cooling is good. It retains less material. It is more simple, but way easier to clean since it has 4 pieces (one is the shield, so you dont need to clean it). It uses 1 o´ring, which is great too. Also the stem feels good in the hand, if the old one is a joint, this is a senior cigar
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It doesn´t has as much configurations as the revolve, and maybe a certain amount of people prefer the revolve aesthetics (I have a tempest v1 stem with a ts-woodenart wood shield and it looks incredible), as well some people who use the device natively, won´t take advantage of the wpa form factor.
BUT, the shield is easier to make (not as easy as an anvil shield) and it can give more "options" talking about design liberty. So artisans can make their magic on here, and the people who don´t use a bong, can "get rid of" the 18mm adapter in favor of a more classic or simple aesthetic.
The CU in the final one should cool as well as the V1, that's what I'm aiming for.
I only use it natively. The main purpose of it being wider in the right places is not just for 18mm compatibility, but also to try to completely avoid it getting hot after repeated use (especially with the extra heat capacity) which was one of the main complaints about the V1.
It's a twisted tape CU this time to keep costs down. However, it’s one of the longest and widest
No worries about people getting upset at using the same design?
Sorry! I forgot talk about that point! Of course it feels great using it natively, and It helps to keep the stem cool. But if someone don´t use bongs and want to make a wood shield with a smaller diameter on that zone, i think it is not a problem. The point is the shield gives chances to make a lot of designs
I'm not sure if I'll wait for the final pics or just do a render, probably next weekend the latest.
Some people will get upset either way. I’m just hoping that overall, this new, more affordable design will appeal to many more people.
I like the sound of that. Seems like airflow would be really nice. The open airflow is one of the things I love about the Tempest.The CU in the final one should cool as well as the V1, that's what I'm aiming for.
I only use it natively. The main purpose of it being wider in the right places is not just for 18mm compatibility, but also to try to completely avoid it getting hot after repeated use (especially with the extra heat capacity) which was one of the main complaints about the V1.
It's a twisted tape CU this time to keep costs down. However, it’s one of the longest and widest
The cooling ability will be better than most similar systems due to how it's constructed.
I'm a big fan of the modular heat shield design choice. Already dreaming of getting a custom exotic wood one made. Some nice chunky burl. Saves having to clean the wood stem carefully with q-tips. Everything that needs cleaning can just be dunked in iso.Sorry! I forgot talk about that point! Of course it feels great using it natively, and It helps to keep the stem cool. But if someone don´t use bongs and want to make a wood shield with a smaller diameter on that zone, i think it is not a problem. The point is the shield gives chances to make a lot of designs
cooling spirals were a thing in some smoking devices waaay before Sim****.
Yeah it's also widely adopted at this point. I'm glad someone is finally adapting and improving the design. I'm sick of those tiny, tight condenser tubes normally utilised. It's like you have to choose between good cooling or good airflow. If Brenyo is giving us both then I think that's fantastic.
