I have not missed Crafty (any of them!) since Mighty came. I think size is the only thing Crafty has 'over' Mighty. For me, portability is enhanced when I can take Mighty out and get 6 or 7 bowls, and that usually means I get home in plenty of time to charge. I don't even have a car charger for Mighty. Crafty always got hooked to charger somewhere, lest it run down, cause then it takes longer to charge than, say, Mighty would! It also takes longer to reach operating temp. I will not deny that Crafty works great...Does anyone have a Crafty and Mighty? I have a Mighty and love it but I'm thinking of getting a Crafty as well for more portability. The only concern I have is the failure rate of the Crafty and whether it's really necessary given that I own a Mighty. Any insight would be appreciated!
Thanks!Dosing capsules have made the following differences to my crafty experience...
Sessions are shorter as you are using less weed in the chamber. This is a good thing for me because with quality strains I would rarely completely finish a bowl because I was so wrecked.
AVB is more consistent colour. I am guessing there is more convection going on and less conduction. Again, a positive thing.
My Crafty has not over heated when going back 2 back. I'm putting this down to being able to reload in 2 seconds and sessions are a little shorter overall.
My Crafty chamber is sparkling clean all the time.
Loading my Crafty is a doddle outside and in public.
Overall I'm very happy with them.
mods, sorry for reposting this (should the caps have a dedicated thread?) but again I'm reading about ppl struggling opening these caps...
This post is for anyone using dosing capsules.
Seeing as I couldn't find any propper instructions, here is my explanation of how I believe these new products should be used.
Loaded capsules should be stored upright. So the lid of the cap is on top of the cap and the cap moves freely in its little space in the basket.
Used capsules should be stored upside down so the lid is firmly pushed tightly into its space in the basket.
If you do this you'll know which caps are used and you'll also be able to get the lids off easily by levering the used cap away from the basket, leaving the lid still in its little space in the basket. Once you do it enough times the lids come away more easily by hand.
@murf2010
not sure ff 2 is very stealthy..
i had ff1 - you can hide glowing bowl with your hand - now even easier as ff2 is smaller
- but that shiny silver trim also on ff2 felt like a beacon in sunlight
crafty is good as mighty - but might need replacing/repairing a few times over 2 yr warranty
im on my third.. 26hr then 186hr and currently 51hr
all new replacements - usually takes about a week - id say its pretty good service
.. they dont seem to let you have free battery replacement in US
so you might want to think if youll run up a lot of hours - they might charge you
but on the other hand
im curious to hear a direct comparison - so maybe you should get both and tell us about it
@murf2010
not sure ff 2 is very stealthy..
i had ff1 - you can hide glowing bowl with your hand - now even easier as ff2 is smaller
- but that shiny silver trim also on ff2 felt like a beacon in sunlight
crafty is good as mighty - but might need replacing/repairing a few times over 2 yr warranty
im on my third.. 26hr then 186hr and currently 51hr
all new replacements - usually takes about a week - id say its pretty good service
.. they dont seem to let you have free battery replacement in US
so you might want to think if youll run up a lot of hours - they might charge you
but on the other hand
im curious to hear a direct comparison - so maybe you should get both and tell us about it
Crafty's work great but it's a little like a 2 year subscription to the original Netflix. When you've 'finished' with one, you send it in & swap for another.Is it almost a guarantee that you will have an issue with a Crafty eventually? Seems like some people are having them pretty quickly!
I want one but don't want the hassle of having to send it in constantly.
i had the same worries,i think you might consider a backup unit,i went straight for it amd no regrets with 30h in a month on it,but id not trust it as a main device,just because all the negative feedbacks all over...Is it almost a guarantee that you will have an issue with a Crafty eventually? Seems like some people are having them pretty quickly!
I want one but don't want the hassle of having to send it in constantly.
Do you think they've changed/improved the electronics or battery function to achieve more bowls-per-charger? Sounds like you could be getting at least 6 if you tried, and that sounds unusually good for Crafty, no? Are some back-to-back, so full warmup doesn't have to happen every bowl? Half bowls with your domed screen?Anyone notice on the newer Crafty's that any time you tap the power button it vibrates for a fraction of a second?
Just hit hour 3 on my Crafty....and flawless...getting at least 4 bowls per charge, and that's with 2 bars left. I'm not torture testing this one like my last....rarely go above 195c.
Just be careful not to use your usb port, or power button because having been defined by b & s america as "wear and tear" parts, they specifically aren't covered by the north american warranty. Good luck.Crafty's work great but it's a little like a 2 year subscription to the original Netflix. When you've 'finished' with one, you send it in & swap for another.
Do you think they've changed/improved the electronics or battery function to achieve more bowls-per-charger? Sounds like you could be getting at least 6 if you tried, and that sounds unusually good for Crafty, no? Are some back-to-back, so full warmup doesn't have to happen every bowl? Half bowls with your domed screen?
If I may ask, how's it going with your Crafty return? Smoothly, we hope.I never check my app so I was surprised by my low hour count. And it's my first. Still trying to pin down the purchase date.
Thanks for asking. I had some nice email exchanges with S&B. Finally got it shipped out on Saturday, so they don't have it yet. Hopefully I'll get a replacement soon.If I may ask, how's it going with your Crafty return? Smoothly, we hope.
I'm sure your saw @Mr.Sifter 's story on Mighty thread. Purchased on Ebay and was able to get warranty service (Germany sent him a new one) without original invoicing, etc.