EveryDayAmnesiac
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A bothersomely amateur and exhaustively wordy but nontheless earnest review for your reading pleasure.![:\](/i/s/hmm.gif "Hmm :\")
This is my first review, and the UD is only the second vape I've used (after the MFLB), and second vape I've purchased (after the DBV... still waiting on that one), so, I'll be clear from the beginning that any usefulness attatched to this assesment will probably only apply to rookies who don't want to read the entire thread - veterans will most likely find little of value here.
Starting with the packaging, which is important to me; I live in a small town in a red state. It is definitely discrete. Plain USPS priority box wih a regular, unassuming return address. No one's going to have any idea what's in it. And the packaging inside the box was immaculate. It was as though my father had packed it while insatiably determined to finally teach me "the proper way" to send a package.
Really, it just could not have been any safer in that thar' box. Furthermore, the shipping was as fast as a person could ask for. To be specific, I ordered it early Wednesday evening (my time,) it shipped Thursday morning (his time), and I got it on Monday - and my small town's mail goes through a few stations before it gets to me. So that was freakin' awesome.
All of this naturally falls under the customer service aspect, which in total is stupendous; I definitely felt good about buying from this company.
As far as this vape's already practically legendary efficiency goes, I found it to be true! Indubitably true! This was one of those rare occurences where something was as good as I imagined it could be... if only that could be said for the rest, or even a little more of, my life.
I kept looking in my "Daily Supply" jar and wondering if I was even going to get through 25% percent of it. So far, for each individual day, I have not. Factor in the learning curve and that's pretty darn good, and getting better each day I use it. The "investment" is already paying off!
Now, I'm the type who greatly prefers small hits, as I have an embarassingly low tolerance. I'd much rather take three small hits over 20 minutes than one huge rip - frankly, I've got plenty of spare time, and around here, the days all feel like at least two days. Additionally, huge rips tend to make my chest sore and also help bring on panic attacks. So I like being able to use small amounts. But in the process of learning how to properly use the UD, I found myself taking much bigger hits than I'm used to without trying - so big hits are definitely possible if that's what you prefer, or you can use it in pretty much the same way you would an old combustion one-hitter. But uh, even after just one of bigger rips, I was hopelessly medicated. So, in my opinion, the little Dog can pack a wallop, as others have mentioned. And once I got the hang of it, I was able to take small and wicked efficient hits that kept me motivated and active without anxiety. Perfect. And just for the sake of, I psyched myself up into being ultra brave and tried moving the screen during one bowl to get hotter temps., and found it to be very easy after a few clumsy tries.
Another reason I was interested in the UD is because it fits in so well with my cabin home (glorified apartment), to the point where it is virtually unnoticeable; it's pretty much in camoflauge. So it's rates high in the inconspicuousness factor, if that's important to you.
I have found the warmup time for my UD to be about half an hour, as others have. So... just pop it on when you wake up, go move your bowels, drink your tea, feed the cat, and it'll be ready to go right when you need it. To me, a half hour wait first thing in the morning is easily manageable. Especially if you're a morning crapper who uses that time to "really get some thinking done."
It also comes with a buttload of helpful little tools and storage tubes that I think most people will find themselves using for more than just the UD, which is nice. I especially liked the inclusion of the corks - very handy!
I won't say what extra goodies were included in mine for using the shipping code - that might not be fair to future buyers - but the ones I received were nice and something I will actually use, instead of being merely meaningless throwaway items.
And just to stress the lovely simplicity a bit more...
The first vape I used (but don't own) was the MFLB. I liked it okay, but felt like I could never quite use it correctly. I'm an idiot with "stuff like that." I'm more of a booksmart guy with zero common sense, so my slight dissatisfaction with the MFLB I chalk up to my own woeful ineptitude. But, despite being that type, after the third session with the Underdog, I felt confident that I was using it in a near perfect mix of "the way it should be used" coupled with the style that suits my personal medication needs. I've picked it up in a way I never did with the MFLB. So, if you like that vape, you'll enjoy the Underdog as well. If you don't like the MFLB, I would say the Underdog is worth trying before you give up on vapes altogether (as I almost did). And considering it's very reasonably (relatively) priced, you won't have to spend too much to find out if it's right for you.
So, all in all, the UD is simple, relaxing, not intimidaing, and lovely to look at, as well as calming to hold. Really, I think you'll find yourself just holding it for no reason. It's very welcoming in a natural, mostly indefineable way. It just feels... right. It's wood, after all.
The only negatives I could find aren't really negatives, and are pretty much "nature of the beast" issues, as far as I can ascertain.
One thing that surprised me was the size and weight of the power supply. When looking at all the UD's, I never really thought about the wallwort, but it's fairly large and heavy. Bigger and heavier than my UD, I think. But I don't mean to imply that it's huge - not at all. It's just bigger than I was expecting. The only issue that could arise from it is that you might have to factor it in when deciding where you want to keep your Dog - make sure there's enough space!
I did notice it was giving off a slight smell that others have mentioned the first time I used it. The smell was almost nonexistant the second time I used it and completely gone by the third. And really, it was hardly noticeable to me to begin with. So don't worry!
It does take some practice to figure out where to put your screen (and for me, HOW to put your screen!), your draw speed, etc. But, even to a newcomer with little-to-no common sense, the Underdog is soon giving very nice hits - and they keep getting better very quickly.
To my childishly wussy hands, the Dog definitely was warm, but I wouldn't say it was "hot." It was not a Twig, which I think get a little hotter, ... it definitely is noticeably warm, but i found it to be pleasantly so, I guess, especially since I was using it in the basement where it's a little chilly. I have had mine on for seven hours straight at most so far and did not notice it being any hotter than it was after only one hour. So I didn't find it to be a problem, but something to factor in, perhaps.
SO!...To put it slightly more austerely: I really, really like this vape! Affordable, simple, effective, efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and from a company obviously dedicated to superior service. I think this is going to be my "daily driver" for quite a while...
Sorry for my longwindedness!... I must crave attention or something.
This is my first review, and the UD is only the second vape I've used (after the MFLB), and second vape I've purchased (after the DBV... still waiting on that one), so, I'll be clear from the beginning that any usefulness attatched to this assesment will probably only apply to rookies who don't want to read the entire thread - veterans will most likely find little of value here.
Starting with the packaging, which is important to me; I live in a small town in a red state. It is definitely discrete. Plain USPS priority box wih a regular, unassuming return address. No one's going to have any idea what's in it. And the packaging inside the box was immaculate. It was as though my father had packed it while insatiably determined to finally teach me "the proper way" to send a package.
Really, it just could not have been any safer in that thar' box. Furthermore, the shipping was as fast as a person could ask for. To be specific, I ordered it early Wednesday evening (my time,) it shipped Thursday morning (his time), and I got it on Monday - and my small town's mail goes through a few stations before it gets to me. So that was freakin' awesome.All of this naturally falls under the customer service aspect, which in total is stupendous; I definitely felt good about buying from this company.
As far as this vape's already practically legendary efficiency goes, I found it to be true! Indubitably true! This was one of those rare occurences where something was as good as I imagined it could be... if only that could be said for the rest, or even a little more of, my life.
I kept looking in my "Daily Supply" jar and wondering if I was even going to get through 25% percent of it. So far, for each individual day, I have not. Factor in the learning curve and that's pretty darn good, and getting better each day I use it. The "investment" is already paying off!Now, I'm the type who greatly prefers small hits, as I have an embarassingly low tolerance. I'd much rather take three small hits over 20 minutes than one huge rip - frankly, I've got plenty of spare time, and around here, the days all feel like at least two days. Additionally, huge rips tend to make my chest sore and also help bring on panic attacks. So I like being able to use small amounts. But in the process of learning how to properly use the UD, I found myself taking much bigger hits than I'm used to without trying - so big hits are definitely possible if that's what you prefer, or you can use it in pretty much the same way you would an old combustion one-hitter. But uh, even after just one of bigger rips, I was hopelessly medicated. So, in my opinion, the little Dog can pack a wallop, as others have mentioned. And once I got the hang of it, I was able to take small and wicked efficient hits that kept me motivated and active without anxiety. Perfect. And just for the sake of, I psyched myself up into being ultra brave and tried moving the screen during one bowl to get hotter temps., and found it to be very easy after a few clumsy tries.
Another reason I was interested in the UD is because it fits in so well with my cabin home (glorified apartment), to the point where it is virtually unnoticeable; it's pretty much in camoflauge. So it's rates high in the inconspicuousness factor, if that's important to you.
I have found the warmup time for my UD to be about half an hour, as others have. So... just pop it on when you wake up, go move your bowels, drink your tea, feed the cat, and it'll be ready to go right when you need it. To me, a half hour wait first thing in the morning is easily manageable. Especially if you're a morning crapper who uses that time to "really get some thinking done."
It also comes with a buttload of helpful little tools and storage tubes that I think most people will find themselves using for more than just the UD, which is nice. I especially liked the inclusion of the corks - very handy!
I won't say what extra goodies were included in mine for using the shipping code - that might not be fair to future buyers - but the ones I received were nice and something I will actually use, instead of being merely meaningless throwaway items.
And just to stress the lovely simplicity a bit more...
The first vape I used (but don't own) was the MFLB. I liked it okay, but felt like I could never quite use it correctly. I'm an idiot with "stuff like that." I'm more of a booksmart guy with zero common sense, so my slight dissatisfaction with the MFLB I chalk up to my own woeful ineptitude. But, despite being that type, after the third session with the Underdog, I felt confident that I was using it in a near perfect mix of "the way it should be used" coupled with the style that suits my personal medication needs. I've picked it up in a way I never did with the MFLB. So, if you like that vape, you'll enjoy the Underdog as well. If you don't like the MFLB, I would say the Underdog is worth trying before you give up on vapes altogether (as I almost did). And considering it's very reasonably (relatively) priced, you won't have to spend too much to find out if it's right for you.
So, all in all, the UD is simple, relaxing, not intimidaing, and lovely to look at, as well as calming to hold. Really, I think you'll find yourself just holding it for no reason. It's very welcoming in a natural, mostly indefineable way. It just feels... right. It's wood, after all.
The only negatives I could find aren't really negatives, and are pretty much "nature of the beast" issues, as far as I can ascertain.
One thing that surprised me was the size and weight of the power supply. When looking at all the UD's, I never really thought about the wallwort, but it's fairly large and heavy. Bigger and heavier than my UD, I think. But I don't mean to imply that it's huge - not at all. It's just bigger than I was expecting. The only issue that could arise from it is that you might have to factor it in when deciding where you want to keep your Dog - make sure there's enough space!
I did notice it was giving off a slight smell that others have mentioned the first time I used it. The smell was almost nonexistant the second time I used it and completely gone by the third. And really, it was hardly noticeable to me to begin with. So don't worry!
It does take some practice to figure out where to put your screen (and for me, HOW to put your screen!), your draw speed, etc. But, even to a newcomer with little-to-no common sense, the Underdog is soon giving very nice hits - and they keep getting better very quickly.
To my childishly wussy hands, the Dog definitely was warm, but I wouldn't say it was "hot." It was not a Twig, which I think get a little hotter, ... it definitely is noticeably warm, but i found it to be pleasantly so, I guess, especially since I was using it in the basement where it's a little chilly. I have had mine on for seven hours straight at most so far and did not notice it being any hotter than it was after only one hour. So I didn't find it to be a problem, but something to factor in, perhaps.
SO!...To put it slightly more austerely: I really, really like this vape! Affordable, simple, effective, efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and from a company obviously dedicated to superior service. I think this is going to be my "daily driver" for quite a while...
Sorry for my longwindedness!... I must crave attention or something.
... the more you put in the more dense the hits.. i'm using mine through a good size bub right now.. and it's working nice... i don't have a good camera or id put up a vid... but maybe some one else can make one? seems to keep on rippin and rippin so far for how much i put in.. its a little restrictive but i might have used just a little too much of the cotton ball.
You did get a haiku though and not everyone gets one of those.. 
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