Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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Looks like the Calibear small straight fab was eligible for 30% off (with the code CB420-30% ). So it was cheaper than I figured originally. We'll see how it works out when it arrives! I did forget to ask for no logo. Oh well.
coolbreeze
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I mostly use mine dry, because the mouthpiece kind of ruins the whole piece, it restricts the airflow so much, also it's got a big flat ring without any flaring (I hate most flaring so that is sort of good, but it's such a big thick piece in the mouthpiece is narrow, drool magnet) However it is also good with water, the FOL perc is quite nice and effective, the straight fab egg has a lot of cooling as well (which is why it is great without water too) but I tend to use specific things with it, like Tetra has such wide open airflow it can handle it well, probably good with splinters and I would think the anvil as well?? A lot of people really like it for dabbing, I think it works well for conduction vapes, but yeah I also used it with Atlas and Halo, it is definitely an all-around solid and versatile, useful piece, just be aware of the flawsI do plan to keep my milk blue color one despite all the other glass I have and probably use more frequently...
Yeah it is a nice size, like 11 inches tall give or take? Large fab egg!
This is actually the FOL perc btw (they are used interchangeably a lot, but technically SOL is the one with the holes on the sides laser cut in a different pattern) and it does have quite a bit of diffusion, it is not like using a slitted ratchet fountain perc, it has more diffusion than that, though less than a fountain honeycomb or gridded inline? It does kind of work like a fancy fountain inline with a good balance of flavor and diffusion though, I'm not so sure if the fab helps preserve flavor when you are using with water, but dry it is of course going to!
Yeah just be mindful of the airflow like I said, since I don't have those two I can't say for sure how well it will perform... I think it would be great with a regular log vape, but ball injector vapes may not be the ideal for it, like I said I enjoyed using it with my atlas a little but it is far from a go-to for the reasons mentioned above? I'm not sure I have tried it with any torch vapes though yet...
Ah, well let's see that one then! I think inline triple donut also has quite a bit of diffusion, if it is what I am imagining, I would think more of a simpler inline to handle the less diffusion flavor retention you are after? But I'm sure you'll put everything through its paces and find out for yourself then share with us here, perhaps with videos!
Thanks for your thoughts, guys. SS, I kinda remembered you getting that milk blue one so I went back and read through again and see that although you seemed generally positive, you did mention that neck right from the start. I wish I had focused more on that, as that doesn't sounds great. I dislike those mouthpieces too, but I can deal. I'll try a variety of vapes wet/dry and see how I feel about it. Hopefully I'll find something fun to do with it. (I have an Anvil on the way, so I look forward to trying your suggestion.)None, it is too restrictive for anything but dabs for me and I have better for that use.
It is a weird mouthpiece...luckily it is the only glass in my collection with it as it never feels quite 'right'
Unfortunately I'm not in a position to share videos, but the B. Wilson is a pretty nice piece. I also don't have a mirror convenient, but there are a couple function vids I've found and they look like how it feels: open, bubbly, splashy. It is well cooled and diffused overall, but it's not super smooth and frothy. The inline has few (5), sort of wide slits centered under the neck for the donuts, so it seems to produce fewer, larger bubbles than my smaller inline reclining bubbler, for example. The bubbles rise up into the bottom half of the donuts and explode. Vapor ends up being surprisingly cool, moist, and tasty. It functions well with the Hot Rod, Couch Log, and Vong. I'll have to try it more with my torch vapes but the joint is pretty close to my face.
I fill it with about an ounce of water, to about the top of the inner perc tube (reservoir about 85% full). I've tried it filled just below, into, or to the top of the neck between the perc and the donuts and it chugs quite a bit more but it seems to function fine with no water making it up into the neck even on a strong pull. It's been a long time since I've used a straight tube, but that is what it reminds me of, I think: minimal water, easy draw, gurgly.
If I could change one thing, I think I'd like the downstem further away from my face or at an angle. I think it's straight to keep the donuts functioning optimally, but since the inline stays submerged, I would like to be able tilt it to use torch vapes more comfortably.
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Oooh @coolbreeze this one?
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Not at all what I was imagining so I'm glad I googled lol Seems quite unique!
Triple Donut Inline Bongs from Ben Wilson Glass
The Triple Donut Inline Bong by Ben Wilson Glass features a compact straight tube design with a Triple Donut to Inline Perc. Reinforced 5-Slit Inline Perc.
bossman
Gentleman Of Leisure
So this little recycler could be a small Anvil piece ya think? I've been enjoying my Anvil with the gooroo large inline but the Halley factory second recycler I got from the vapexhale liquidation won't recycle with the Anvil's airflow and it wasn't handling big hits well at all. Still need to find a home for that Halley but with a chip on the outside of the mouthpiece I'll only be trying to recoup my shippingJust want folks to know how much I'm enjoying my four column recycler after a month of use. Of my ten or so bubblers, this is now the one I reach for: Fantastic cooling yet excellent taste. Cools as well or better than my bigger and huge bubblers but tastes like my smallest bubblers. I think its because you have to put a lot of water in to get the best bubbling action so its not just vapor filling up empty air space. In spite of all the water, the draw is easy and smooth. Only thing I don't consider 110% is the 14mm joint, which is a bit wobbly. Still, this is great fun with flower and dabs for those of us who need lots of cooling/tempering/filtering but still shoot for milky hits. From DHgate for less than $40. In a store, I'll bet this thing would be close to two hundred dollars. Thanks again SS for the suggestion.
I'm glad you ended up not buying the small inline from Gooroo: it's too small, only functions with like a spit of water without splashing and just seemed more like a christmas tree ornament than a proper glass piece. You were gonna use it with an Atlas and a CouchLog? I can't imagine it keeping up with those two
Aww man, if this were me I'd just make a clean break, as it were, and get another large inline during the sale. Once I got rid of the hopelessly undersized small inline I got the large with the holes pointing down and no logo and it's been my only active bubbler - not that I have much experience buying or using them. It works a treat with the Anvil and TMYeah, it's a pretty ugly break and kinda tippy when full so with that and the sharp edges it's just requires too much attention. Tho I pulled it out to take the picture so I had to to put it to use and I miss it for a good reason.
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
I'm sure it would be fine, but it is a much different type of recycler, and you might be annoyed by the wobbly female joint?? I wouldn't rush in just yet if I were you... Mine works well with drop-down adapter though, and yeah it's a solid piece, just depends what you want really...
He actually said Halo, not Atlas, but you've never tried the small inline, so I don't think you should trash talk it as much as you do
remember the last time I brought in @AJS for the counterpoint since he is loving his with the herborizer!
coolbreeze
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That's the one! I love it. They make one with a recycler, too.Oooh @coolbreeze this one?
Not at all what I was imagining so I'm glad I googled lol Seems quite unique!Triple Donut Inline Bongs from Ben Wilson Glass
The Triple Donut Inline Bong by Ben Wilson Glass features a compact straight tube design with a Triple Donut to Inline Perc. Reinforced 5-Slit Inline Perc.
bossman
Gentleman Of Leisure
No I bought the small inline first and disliked it with everything. I'm surprised anyone here digs it: it's like an $80 sipper bubblerI'm sure it would be fine, but it is a much different type of recycler, and you might be annoyed by the wobbly female joint?? I wouldn't rush in just yet if I were you... Mine works well with drop-down adapter though, and yeah it's a solid piece, just depends what you want really...
He actually said Halo, not Atlas, but you've never tried the small inline, so I don't think you should trash talk it as much as you do
That's very cool looking
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Okay my bad, I had a vague recollection you might have done that, but forgot and posted anyway. But yeah for minor diffusion with minimal water, sidecar style, a lot of people like those quick sips... Also it is much cheaper than that on sale of course
vgoodiez is selling them now too, did a video with the titi that looked quite good, he also has the version with the color horns base...
bossman
Gentleman Of Leisure
Yeah but fuck that small inlineOkay my bad, I had a vague recollection you might have done that, but forgot and posted anyway. But yeah for minor diffusion with minimal water, sidecar style, a lot of people like those quick sips... Also it is much cheaper than that on sale of course
. It's been approximately one pandemic now and gooroo still have that dumb old pic up with no base shown and no sense of how small it is
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Yeah but fuck that small inline
Haha I know, at first Scott had that photo on his site too, but then he updated it fortunately! I even told GooRoo via IG comment how much they need to update their website especially the photos, and their reply was that they hate doing that basically, they'd rather spend more time making the glass than photographing it, although they post some stuff on IG regularly, and even though it's literally been years since they tried to update site photos at all I think??
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I will admit that I am sorely tempted to do just that, but after getting that BCG and one for my brother I am out of $$.
It would be really interesting to know how much of their stuff is sold online and how much they sell from their shop. If the vast majority is from their shop, the photos on their page become less important and mostly draw customers in. As many may know I have had some problems with them, but I really do love what they make so those issues I've had become less important.Haha I know, at first Scott had that photo on his site too, but then he updated it fortunately! I even told GooRoo via IG comment how much they need to update their website especially the photos, and their reply was that they hate doing that basically, they'd rather spend more time making the glass than photographing it, although they post some stuff on IG regularly, and even though it's literally been years since they tried to update site photos at all I think??
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AJS
Calm Consistency
Still used exclusively as my glass piece, the D020-D passed down to my bro.He actually said Halo, not Atlas, but you've never tried the small inline, so I don't think you should trash talk it as much as you do
The way it pulls, the consistency, and the flavor is significantly better with the inline.
Where it struggles is if you want to pull fast on high heat, you'll feel (at least I do), the heat hit my throat and it's a bit scratchy. I just adjust my usage style. Also, it's just naturally harsher with less percolation.
Every piece has its tradeoffs and just finding the balance that works best.
coolbreeze
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No need to--hitting that thing will do it for us!
Edit: To be fair I wanted one of those after I found out it had a base. Then I heard about the size.
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RustyOldNail
SEARCH for the treasure...
Sorry but................................ THATS WHAT SHE SAID!
I’ve been hitting the anvil native to get a head start on my base layer lip callous. Things are burning in nicely!
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Funny, I could use that too, I'm not sure if I posted them here, but I did in the heady thread (actually I remember I did post them here but that was because a price was super low and turned out to be inaccurate lol) and they do qualify here as they have plenty of cheap glass available! Curated Flame:
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So this special Horn and Tail bubbler is what I am getting, with a big discount from 175 to $100, had my eye on it previously... I saw a nice inline to frosted egg rig that is below $60 as well for example btw they have a lot of tubes and other things for very reasonable prices, cheaper than that!
and check out this awesome drop-down adapter, that works with both 14 and 18 mm sizes!
Also grabbing this cast resin ashtray that has the sticker he made featuring his dog in it, I've been needing something good for dumping my bowls since I just use the table mostly lol
All together shipped $125 and he is probably throwing in even more freebie extras since he is such above and beyond good dude, highly recommend supporting them!!
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Meanwhile, the clear klein incycler with opaque white and light blue accents, that I found here:
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But they let you make an offer on anything, with an instant counter offer, so I could save $4, and get this piece for $46 shipped:
I think it is the last thing on my watch list, for something new to try, in this unique style... Although I am supposed to be done damn it!!
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cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Well, the good news (for me) is that my affliction isn't quite as dramatic as yours. But it really is just a matter of degrees. Can I resist for just another day or two for the price to go back to normal? We'll see. I'm only looking to replace something I broke after all... Oy.
You can make more $ any day, 4/20 only comes once a year
Goo Roo HD 3-piece bubbler on its way with 20% off for 420 and free shipping. What sold me is the removeable stems that have the diffuser at the end. Being able to remove that opens up some fun options to play with in terms of air flow. Saw someone playing around with that somewhere, and maybe there are multiple diffuser options out there that can be swapped in and out. Lovely design. Hope the performance matches...
checkyourlibido
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I've gotten cheap glass from Focus 420 before, looks like they stopped selling glass though. Does anyone know hwat happened?
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Nice grab! I’m considering grabbing a flower pot and thinking I should have picked up a larger goo roo piece too. The 3 piece looks like a great one.
coolbreeze
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I have the smaller 3 piece and it's wonderful.