I@carussel: I like to puff it like a cigarette. Keep your lips around the stem, take a puff, another, another etc. Or other say suck it like a drink through a sraw. At 1st, i take a few. Near the end, when killing the bowl, I take over 20 pumps in 1 draw. When i discovered this technique, it delivered more intense hits and high than sucking steadily and slow.
I've not yet owned the Ascent, and have been very critical pre-launch and launch...but my resistance to pulling the plug is softening as more positive reports and experiences are expressed here at FC. I don't think a comparison of the Ascent vs. the Solo is appropriate as they are two different animals entirely. I feel qualified to say that the Solo is an A+++ OUTSTANDING vape!not used a ascent, but i heard the launch was riddled with problems and it's had a rough go of it since then.
the solo however is proven and a solid vape. the best portable currently IMHO.
These photo's are a year old.
Don't ask me of course because I don't own the Ascent.not to be a jerk, but really this question should go in the Ask FC section. you will get more attention from both Ascent and Solo user rather than mostly just solo users from this thread.
I use them differently than you do.
I place a glass screen on the stainless steel bowl side to keep direct contact off the flower.
1/2" SS Screen I use on the draw side to filter.
Now I only do this sometimes.
I mostly just use the 1/2" SS Screens. (Cheap and they work fine)
The glass ones I loose all the time.
It takes a little setup if you don't want to lose or drop them when loading and unloading the bowl but to me the less of it clogging up the stem and my mouth with bits the better.
I had a first gen Ascent, and I liked it a lot in some ways. My issue at the time was the off-gassing, and that made it a no-go for me. Having experience with both units, I would say that the choice depends on a few significant differences. If your main concern is size and portability, then the ascent is hands down the winner. You can fit it in your pocket and go. Not so much with the Solo. Other than the size factor (and maybe the "coolness" factor), the Solo beats the Ascent hands down in most categories. Price, efficiency, dependability, and vapor quality.
I often use these honeycomb screens (not too thick at all). First pack your bowl, then place screen over the pack. It doesn't effect the draw at all.
Yes, right! When I use the honeycomb screens, I stack/stagger a few between layers of herb. Nice even ABV and very good vapor. More fun stuff I like to play with that works.
Trying to figure out where to put that honeycomb when cleaning the bowl so you don't forget it or lose it keeps you busy.
I second that.
