Ascent Vaporizer by DaVinci

[vaperizor]

Well I'm not completely knew to vapes I've had an extreme q before but currently i'm without a vaporizer and I guess I'm really impatient because i'm leaving the country in late july and I want to have this vape by then but i really want to have this vape to enjoy with friends before I move to a new place

 

[lookhigh]

Well I'm not completely knew to vapes I've had an extreme q before but currently i'm without a vaporizer and I guess I'm really impatient because i'm leaving the country in late july and I want to have this vape by then but i really want to have this vape to enjoy with friends before I move to a new place

Why would u want this vape specifically. none of us know how its going to work fully as there is only test units out there. My advise would be to either wait until there are reviews of the production model when its on sale or buy a more proven and ready to go model. there are some good offers on the solo, pinnacle at the mo.

 

[lwien]

Yup. Having the desire to be the first on your block to own anything is a real crap shoot. More often than not, there will be delays on release dates, there will be bugs that have not yet been worked out, there will either be new and improved models coming out not to long after you made your original purchase or there will be running changes to the current model that you may not even be aware of, or both, etc.

There really is a price to pay for the ticket to be an early adopter. The question is, with your eyes wide open, are you willing to pay that price?

 

[sam reynolds]

There really is a price to pay for the ticket to be an early adopter. The question is, with your eyes wide open, are you willing to pay that price?

This should show up in great big bold letters every time someone makes a new post.

Personally, I fluctuate back and forth, depending on how well my meds are working that day...

 

[Snappo]

If it were going to be another 2-4 weeks ( ), it should be well worth the patience.

 

[Slightly Medicated]

I had my ascent loaded and ready to go work in the yard some more... I swear I never ends. Don't go 9 months neglecting your yard in the pacific north west. Nature will run wild and it will take over! Anyway, I got all ready and when I stepped outside it started to rain. So much for the yard work for now. Don't want to spread mulch and dirt in the rain. Although i still got a chance to use the ascent outside as I watch the rain. It is really nice when you get a portable and you can medicate in a new location to help you view things from a new perspective.

 

[Snappo]

I wonder if the early reviewers of the pre-release Acent will be able to exchange or have it modified (hopefully on a priority expedite basis). I'd say a new review would be in order ASAP thereafter.

 

[Slightly Medicated]

I wonder if the early reviewers of the pre-release Acent will be able to exchange or have it modified (hopefully on a priority expedite basis). I'd say a new review would be in order ASAP thereafter.

Honestly the improvements they are doing are not very major. They are intended to improve the performance so any improvement in my book is gravy at this point. I mean I would not reject an offer to get a product unit, but I don't think it is needed. I feel like performance will either be the same or better, which is good in my book.

 

[lwien]

Honestly the improvements they are doing are not very major. They are intended to improve the performance so any improvement in my book is gravy at this point. I mean I would not reject an offer to get a product unit, but I don't think it is needed. I feel like performance will either be the same or better, which is good in my book.

From the vids that I've seen, SM, I'd beg to differ. If DV can get the Ascent to increase the density of vapor when using small amounts with the temp in the 380 range, for me, as I as sure for many others, that would be much more than a "minor" improvement. Personally, I'm really looking forward to the vids of the new and improved Ascent, since this was my concern from the get go.

 

[Slightly Medicated]

At those temps with a smaller load I really do feel like it keeps up with the competition and even does better then some of them. Stick's and THR seem to agree with me, about it being satisfying. I think if the unit shipped without the improvements people who enjoy lower temps and smaller loads would be satisfied. I think any improvement will be good, but I don't think it was below threshold before.

 

[lwien]

At those temps with a smaller load I really do feel like it keeps up with the competition and even does better then some of them. Stick's and THR seem to agree with me, about it being satisfying. I think if the unit shipped without the improvements people who enjoy lower temps and smaller loads would be satisfied. I think any improvement will be good, but I don't think it was below threshold before.

I know that I may be sounding like a broken record here, but I can only go by what I see and what I hear. Sticks uses cotton in the bowl with small loads to increase density. If DV can make changes to their vape without having to use any additional material to accomplish this density, than I'm all for it.

Tell ya what. Maybe I missed it, but if you would be so kind as to load up about .05 gr in the Ascent without any cotton, and set the temp to 380 and let us see the density of the vapor. If there is a decent amount of density there (totally subjective, I know), I promise, you will not hear from me again on this subject and I would wholeheartedly agree that whatever changes that they are making is minor and just icing on the cake, but I would think that if it was just a minor improvement, DV wouldn't be holding up releasing this product simply because every day that goes by without it being on the market is costing them money.

 

[Slightly Medicated]

Crud I had typed up a reply and lost it. Basically I was saying I will make a video, just not right at this moment.

 

[lwien]

Crud I had typed up a reply and lost it. Basically I was saying I will make a video, just not right at this moment.

Thanks much SM. Your contributions here are more than just a little appreciated. Lookin' forward to it.

 

[Snappo]

At those temps with a smaller load I really do feel like it keeps up with the competition and even does better then some of them. Stick's and THR seem to agree with me, about it being satisfying. I think if the unit shipped without the improvements people who enjoy lower temps and smaller loads would be satisfied. I think any improvement will be good, but I don't think it was below threshold before.

My POV comes from high expectations from the beginning. If DV can, on relatively short order, build in an obvious performance improvement that is beyond subjective doubt, then why settle for threshold level performance. We're always looking for more. If cutting down on any air intrusion can improve on cloud density, go for it! Admittedly, cloud density doesn't always necessarily equate to actual vapor potency, but to many who chase clouds it is really a placebo enhancement to the experience, I believe, so why not enhance. The Ascent is soon to be cutting edge in ALL the right ways: stealth, size, battery, style, ergonomics, versatility, efficiency, superior vapor quality (pending improvement), and highly satisfying overall experience.

 

[V8pire]

Wow came back from vacation and another delay! My thing was that this is supposed to be mostly convection. After using is the consensus that this is more like pax conduction? I am glad for improvement but as a perfectionist you should save all changes for Ascent 2.

 

[mmenzie]

I am glad for improvement but as a perfectionist you should save all changes for Ascent 2.

i totally disagree with this statement and i will state that my saying that is my opinion and my opinion alone. here is why i disagree... i would be effin pissed if i spent $250.00 on a vape and 3 months later they announce the Ascent 2. if there is something they find out, even if it's the last minute put in in this model. i'd rather wait for the best model they can make then have them release improved models every three months.

 

[OF]

i totally disagree with this statement and i will state that my saying that is my opinion and my opinion alone.

I'm sure you're far from alone. "Mine is one of the new ones" is something folks love to say......and they seem to fear the opposite statement. 'New and improved' sells very well, even if it's neither really?

It's a marketing concept planted in our minds over and over until it takes, or we wouldn't buy as many new cars, different clothes and stuff.

Or have so many divorces and 'broken homes' for that matter?

OF

 

[V8pire]

Not 3 months later but it's working great so in a year or so apply all notes etc. Lower temps not producing huge vapor is not a big deal. Not seeing huge vapor doesn't mean you arent getting the medicine. If its a major problem surely delay but anything can be improved in someones eyes. You cant please everyone! Don't get me wrong I will probably love the improvements but I would love it now how it is also.

 

[BLAZING OG]

Any improvements are welcomed!
Building a high performance device to cater to most of the different vaping styles is tough, but i believe davinci is on the right track!!!!
Bring on the "Vapor Lock"!!!!!




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[WildChild]

As I see it, if the Ascent can produce excellent vapor at mid-temps with a partial bowl fill, along with cloudy oil, it will be an industry game changer: a big next step in the evolution of portable vapes. This is what I was hoping for when I placed my pre-reg order. Meantime, my Solo/DG Bubbler keeps me happy. Again, I really like DV business stand on bringing an optimized product to market. They could've taken our money straight away and eventually come out with a version 2, but this is better. I think in this regard DV put us first!

Excellent vapor / mid-temps / partial bowl...EXACTLY what I am looking for too, Snappo!

for those that have the the ascent! what is your favorite temps to vape at? and do you use the autopilot feature?

Love the Avatar...almost stepped on my tongue...

Damn, two posts in a row AGAIN...don't know how to merge....*sigh*....apologies.

 

[lookhigh]

did ant#y of the reviewers cover the grill to see how much air ingress there actually is

 

[valence]

Pretty excited to be getting this after having used a PuFFit as my portable for the last year

 

[stickstones]

did ant#y of the reviewers cover the grill to see how much air ingress there actually is

that's a good idea...I'll give it a shot later on. I did try to seal up the gap between the bowl and the upper portion and didn't notice much difference.

 

[pakalolo]

Damn, two posts in a row AGAIN...don't know how to merge....*sigh*....apologies.

Members cannot merge two separate posts, only moderators can do that. The idea is not to make them in the first place, but if you do and realize it (many don't) then use Edit, cut and paste the second quote into the first, and replace it with something like, "Delete me." Use the Report link at the bottom of your posts and one of us will delete the empty post. You can also just report one of the posts as back-to-back and we'll merge them. Sometimes, for various reasons, we'll ignore back-to-back posts.

It's hard to get into trouble with back-to-back posts, but that doesn't mean you should get careless about them. You will get a warning point and not just a mod note reminder if you ignore repeated reminders about doing it.

 

[Shrike]

I see ezvapes has posted "early July" as their current delivery date. Not sure if they are guessing or were offered that approximate date by DaVinci, but I'm hoping we at FC get ours early enough to enjoy them on the 4th of July (for us Yanks...anyway)