Ok so I got the new pipe on Tuesday all safe and sound in one piece, Well packed in heaps of bubble wrap. I spent ages going over it thinking I'm going to find some horrific flaw but I couldn't....im rather impressed for china glass, no bubbles in the joints or inclusions, the whole thing is symmetrical, the glass is crystal clear, the 14mm joint fits my nail and the included dome well. The dome has internal ribs inside which I thought was cool. Tho I haven't had a chance to christen her properly I filled it with water and the vortex seems to work, if I give it a hard rip it makes a nice big vortex that takes a few seconds to spin down, if I give it a smooth even draw the vortex works as well but just not as big.
Now there was one part of the construction that tho isn't a problem I would have rather it was thicker and thats the base. The picture seems to indicate that the base is one thick 7-8mm disk of glass however its more a lip. Im sure this saves weight and cost but id rather pay a bit more and get a thick base. Now that said its not going to tip over in a hurry and this isn't a foot ball its meant to be used somewhat carefully. The true test will be in a week or so time when I christen it and see how it goes but given the dry run id have to say its a winner. Overall I'm impressed with CCG and the product so far, I will defiantly be returning and might look for another recycler.