Ascent Vaporizer by DaVinci
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CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
The Ascent that I have has no resistance, it's a very easy draw. I plan on getting the Gong for mine. I'm going to order from DV, I will buy 2, no sense paying for shipping for just 1. Somewhere down the road I'll probably break one of them. I want to see how it works using the Gong as a mouthpiece.
I will get something to pair the Gong with down the road. I have the Pinnacle Pro water tool that I use with my Solo and my Pinnacle Pro.
I will get something to pair the Gong with down the road. I have the Pinnacle Pro water tool that I use with my Solo and my Pinnacle Pro.
Reflections
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I use the gong all the time for my mouth piece..i prefer it also
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Bassman, have you checked out the FireFly? I don't have one but am watching the thread. They are comparing the taste to the Solo and The Ascent, some say better. But I don't know....
It doesn't have much of temp control though. It goes to 400 degrees. Might not be for you.
PPN
Volute of Vapor
If you have already one Ascent it could be better to get another vape, the Xp is a very good choice IMO....
EveryDayAmnesiac
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The temp control is not precise, but you will find that you just start to know what speed to use to get what you're looking for from the FF. You CAN really make the material fairly dark if you really push it, but I prefer to just save my light-ish ABV for my Ascent for nighttime knockouts...
I find the FF/Ascent to be a pretty good combo to have... they compliment each other nicely.
I'm on my third Ascent and this one seems to be going strong!
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So good news, my problems with my unit have disappeared. I swapped out to the backup straw that came with the unit, much better seal on that one with a finer screen, never get any pull through. The silicone around the mouth caving is just in the immediate area, so that didn't end up being a problem either.
Temperature now changes, I just preemptively overreacted when my temp gauge didn't immediately alter itself when I changed temps, after about 15 seconds it updates itself now.
As far as turning it off in 3-step mode, I have yet to want to use 3-step because there doesn't seem to be a "best" formula, however my unit still won't let me shut it down in 3-step mode, it finishes the cycle no matter what, but not the end of the world.
Taste is FANTASTIC for the first few draws, I've never been a fan of the taste of a half-vaped bowl but initial taste is unbelievable. Packs a good punch for a portable too. I agree with the earlier comments on smell. I took it to a friend's place to sesh one night and there were 5 of us passing around, all were a little baked when I got there. About a minute into the sesh somebody starts asking who farted, this happened several times then finally I went "OHHHHH it's the vape"
Really loving my unit now, gonna order the water tool tomorrow!
What's the verdict on the straight GonG adapter vs the U-shaped one? I'm getting at least a straight to try it as a mouthpiece instead of the stock straw, may get a u-shaped if it's better when actually used with a bong though.... I feel like straight would be better with a full bowl pack with it's shorter pathway, but help me out!
1. Yes, but only towards the end of a second bowl if I'm seshing. What I've taken it to be is an internal fan turning on when the unit starts to get REALLY hot, so it doesn't fry anything (I assume this because it's a whirring/sizzling sound almost, and goes away the second I press the power button)
2. With a fully packed bowl if the herb isn't fully cured or has some stick then yes, I find I need to give a little extra pull to get the air initially flowing but after that it's good.
Temperature now changes, I just preemptively overreacted when my temp gauge didn't immediately alter itself when I changed temps, after about 15 seconds it updates itself now.
As far as turning it off in 3-step mode, I have yet to want to use 3-step because there doesn't seem to be a "best" formula, however my unit still won't let me shut it down in 3-step mode, it finishes the cycle no matter what, but not the end of the world.
Taste is FANTASTIC for the first few draws, I've never been a fan of the taste of a half-vaped bowl but initial taste is unbelievable. Packs a good punch for a portable too. I agree with the earlier comments on smell. I took it to a friend's place to sesh one night and there were 5 of us passing around, all were a little baked when I got there. About a minute into the sesh somebody starts asking who farted, this happened several times then finally I went "OHHHHH it's the vape"
Really loving my unit now, gonna order the water tool tomorrow!
What's the verdict on the straight GonG adapter vs the U-shaped one? I'm getting at least a straight to try it as a mouthpiece instead of the stock straw, may get a u-shaped if it's better when actually used with a bong though.... I feel like straight would be better with a full bowl pack with it's shorter pathway, but help me out!
1. Yes, but only towards the end of a second bowl if I'm seshing. What I've taken it to be is an internal fan turning on when the unit starts to get REALLY hot, so it doesn't fry anything (I assume this because it's a whirring/sizzling sound almost, and goes away the second I press the power button)
2. With a fully packed bowl if the herb isn't fully cured or has some stick then yes, I find I need to give a little extra pull to get the air initially flowing but after that it's good.
bassman
Active Member
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Looks like it is going to be like I chose the Ascent. I am going to have to weigh the pros and cons of each and then stand on one leg while facing south and flip a coin and see how it lands,then go from there. I think I am going to open a vape shop when they make medicinal pot legal here and Tennessee and just order them all and get first hand experience..At least you have me pointed in the right direction with your suggestions.
nigel
And shepherds we shall be,for Accuracy & Discovery
Seems like most anyone who has chimed in on the GonG as a mouth piece prefer it to the stock stem.
The U-unit is more intended for oils and whatnot, that would get messy if the unit was turned upside down. The flower doesn't care as much, as long as the bowl is packed.
I'd opt for the straight one (If flowers are your concern).
1. The vapor path becomes quite long if you use the U
2. It is awkward to use the U as a mouth piece. Not so much for attaching to water tool, but the only thing you gain with the U is keeping the unit upright, which you don't need for flower if it is packed properly,
3. I snapped a U, not from use, but from attaching it and then setting the unit down to take a photo of it. Probably put it on with some tension in the wrong places.
?? No fan, that I am aware of, nor do a recall hearing anything like this. There are some minor electronics noises, but those are expected and sound nothing like a fan.
The U-unit is more intended for oils and whatnot, that would get messy if the unit was turned upside down. The flower doesn't care as much, as long as the bowl is packed.
I'd opt for the straight one (If flowers are your concern).
1. The vapor path becomes quite long if you use the U
2. It is awkward to use the U as a mouth piece. Not so much for attaching to water tool, but the only thing you gain with the U is keeping the unit upright, which you don't need for flower if it is packed properly,
3. I snapped a U, not from use, but from attaching it and then setting the unit down to take a photo of it. Probably put it on with some tension in the wrong places.
?? No fan, that I am aware of, nor do a recall hearing anything like this. There are some minor electronics noises, but those are expected and sound nothing like a fan.
jkwarrior200
New Member
Thanks honestly I feel like I'm worrying about every little thing even though I get good vapor and medicated
For those of you cleaning your ascent I'm having trouble I soaked the mouth pieces in ISO for and hour but not all the pieces came off the bottom glass piece the one with the 4 holes anyone have suggestions on getting that super clean?
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Baked55
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After soaking in ISO all I do is stick it under some running water for a minute and it gets off all the stuck on particles
Nunavut Tripper
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Second that. I found you need to leave it in the ISO for one or two hours then put it under hot water from the kitchen faucet and then blow though it a couple times.
Comes out very clean if you do that.
nigel
And shepherds we shall be,for Accuracy & Discovery
First time I did a cleaning using ISO and rock salt. The rock salt works as a scrubbing agent if you can swirl some around in there.
Since then I haven't been doing cleanings, but rather extractions. 190° Everclear. I let it sit for days, but that's mainly because I don't remove a stem until I need a clean one. It doesn't automatically get the stuff down in the screen, but if I can swish some everclear around in there, and pour it out, it gets most everything.
Then as others have pointed out, whatever is left after that is loose enough for a final hot water rinse.
jkwarrior200
New Member
Anyone use any of the watertool attatchments on water pipes or anything? If so how do they work? Can you use them as a mouth piece?
nigel
And shepherds we shall be,for Accuracy & Discovery
*sigh* If one is going to participate in a thread, it might behoove said person to at least read a few pages back of that thread before posting questions that have recently been addressed.
Otherwise, one is saying "my time is too valuable to read anything, but your time isn't and you should stop what you are doing to address my questions."
But as to your questions:
1. Yes, people have used all fashion of tools with the GonG. There are quite a few pictures in thread of people's set ups. That's *PRECISELY* what the GonG was designed to do.
2. They work by coupling the GonG to the intake of the WT, then using as normal. Nothing complicated about them.
[EDIT: There is one caveat however, in the fact that there are two different tools (ignoring the two different sizes): One is for normal use; the other for viscous product. If you are using something that is semi-fluid, you don't want to turn the Ascent upside down and get all of the sticky where you don't want it. For that case, use the U adaptor. For all others, as I lined up in a previous post, you'll most likely want the straight one.]
3. Yes. The post five posts before yours starts with the statement that those who use the GonG as a mouthpiece (Not the intent of the GonG, but whatever) seem to prefer it.
EDIT to move etiquette/rules quote.
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jkwarrior200
New Member
Alright I'm sorry I went back up and read your posts, is there a cheaper place to get the attatchements or is buying them from davinci the best bet?
jkwarrior200
New Member
Lol I'm a super noob but what are the class fields?Davinci is usually the best place to pick up the attachments, but someone is currently selling the straight glass adapter in our Classifieds right now...
nigel
And shepherds we shall be,for Accuracy & Discovery
Cheers.
The GonG end is standarized to 14mm or 18mm. I am not sure that the important end (for the Ascent that is) is necessarily standard, so DV might be your only bet for a time being.
[I will note that, even in the DV parts, that the newer stems fit better than the older ones, so it seems even DV is refining their sizing.]
I look forward to someone doing some custom pieces in the future. I have some mouth pieces for my Vaplution I am fond of. Of course, a custom unit won't be as portable as the included one, but fine for home use (or if you don't mind carrying it around).
Davinci is usually the best place to pick up the attachments, but someone is currently selling the straight glass adapter in our Classifieds right now...
Correct me if I am wrong, but is that EDA's post you are talking about? Then it's just an unwanted DV attachment being resold, not an alternative to DV's attachment. I was hoping it might have been a third party product/custom mouthpiece.
jkwarrior200
New Member
Also looking at these water attatchments when buying a water pipe do you want the bowl, or joint size to be 14/18mm?
Nunavut Tripper
Well-Known Member
Haven't heard any news lately about DV coming out with an oval glass screen to fit the Ascent.
Glass flowers and cotton seems to work ok but a custom sized screen would be nice and convenient.
Glass flowers and cotton seems to work ok but a custom sized screen would be nice and convenient.