Da Buddha

[DJProfessorK]

If you want something that will hit like a ball vape then get a ball vape.

I guess im not necessarily sure which type of system I’m trying to find.. I’m really just looking for something that will deliver heavy hits without being too much of a hassle to load/reload. Ideally a one and done situation unlike the back to back bowls I do right now with my fusion which feels tedious.

I like the safety of the DBV but if it doesn’t deliver heavy hits I’d hate to waste money just to shelf it like my Solo II.

But for me, the baller modded DBV and SSV don’t deliver the gob smacking head rush and sublime flavor I get from the PID setup from Cannabis Hardware.

I’ve heard others say similar things and am curious if the Ruby Twist might actually be the right option for me after all.. but the more I look at each individual set up and all the components the DBV seems more versatile in terms of being able to use it on its own and or attach it to a rig.

Versatility/convenience on one hand, and effectiveness on the other. I spotted the release of the Dynavap “Ball vape” cap this morning but at that price point I’d rather invest in a tempest and deal with the manual heating process that I’m trying to avoid with a desktop vape.

 

[hoptimum]

I guess im not necessarily sure which type of system I’m trying to find.. I’m really just looking for something that will deliver heavy hits without being too much of a hassle to load/reload. Ideally a one and done situation unlike the back to back bowls I do right now with my fusion which feels tedious.

I like the safety of the DBV but if it doesn’t deliver heavy hits I’d hate to waste money just to shelf it like my Solo II.


I’ve heard others say similar things and am curious if the Ruby Twist might actually be the right option for me after all.. but the more I look at each individual set up and all the components the DBV seems more versatile in terms of being able to use it on its own and or attach it to a rig.

Versatility/convenience on one hand, and effectiveness on the other. I spotted the release of the Dynavap “Ball vape” cap this morning but at that price point I’d rather invest in a tempest and deal with the manual heating process that I’m trying to avoid with a desktop vape.

Comparing vapes is challenging. The action is very different. They will all take you to a similar destination but the journey will vary.

 

[DJProfessorK]

Comparing vapes is challenging. The action is very different. They will all take you to a similar destination but the journey will vary.

Man, I wish I could just throw the money at both and call it a day! Hard to say on is better than the other and they both have strong advocates

 

[coolbreeze]

Man, I wish I could just throw the money at both and call it a day! Hard to say on is better than the other and they both have strong advocates

I get much better results with my DBV than others do, apparently, so I will stick with my recommendation. But you would also be happy with a ball vape, too, I bet. Choose based on what you think looks friendlier to your own use style, but if you go for a ball vape dig in a bit and see what you think. Almost any ballvape will fill a bong right up, but some have attributes that take them up a level or make them a better choice on price, completeness of kit, etc than others.

 

[DJProfessorK]

I have both the DBV and a screwball ball vape. I really like the DBV for it's form factor and convenience. I have the baller mod so by normal standards I can get great rips from it. I have it sitting next to my desk, constantly on, with the aroma top. I haven't turned it off on months.

With that being said, the screwball still gives fatter hits. From personal experience, I don't really like the DBV when using the water pipe adapter. I prefer using it directly with the whip. But as you see in the comments, many others are enjoying it with the adapter so your experience may vary.

IMO the screwball/standard ball vape is the better option for use with a bong. It has that 1 and done roasted experience. The weekend hit when I got nothing to do type of hit lol The DBV I actually use more though as I don't always want that. It's nice to just take out the whip when I need it and get a couple puffs. It's very nice. It does still have the potential for a couch lock experience but that's not what I use mine for.

If I had to choose only 1 I'd choose the DVB. I like the experience. It's less convenient for traveling though as the bag is a lot bigger. I still do like the screwball though. I've brought that to a couple of friends places. But if you really want the bong experience you can't go wrong with a classic ball vape.

I appreciate your thorough response and it definitely helps hearing someones perspective who has both.

Part of the reason I even started looking into ball vapes was because it was one of the first devices I saw that gave heavier hits than my butane vapes, and wasn't a sipper like a volcano or an Arizer.. The DBV seems to stand the test of time from its users while ball vapes seem to be constantly evolving. I would like to see more of them with the heating elements integrated.. I saw someone somewhere else mention that in a handful of years we all might giggle at how absurd the open coils are lol. The DBV also can be used with or without a water piece like you mentioned which is a neat plus in my eyes.. I feel like if I pick up a DBV it would more than likely hold me over for plenty long enough to allow ball vapes to continue to progress more, and my wallet to recoup. If I want a couch lock experience I would probably just use the dab rig, the idea of something that can be on standby without having open heating elements, and deliver heavier hits than what i'm currently using, is really looking like the deciding factor.

 

[TigoleBitties]

I appreciate your thorough response and it definitely helps hearing someones perspective who has both.

Part of the reason I even started looking into ball vapes was because it was one of the first devices I saw that gave heavier hits than my butane vapes, and wasn't a sipper like a volcano or an Arizer.. The DBV seems to stand the test of time from its users while ball vapes seem to be constantly evolving. I would like to see more of them with the heating elements integrated.. I saw someone somewhere else mention that in a handful of years we all might giggle at how absurd the open coils are lol. The DBV also can be used with or without a water piece like you mentioned which is a neat plus in my eyes.. I feel like if I pick up a DBV it would more than likely hold me over for plenty long enough to allow ball vapes to continue to progress more, and my wallet to recoup. If I want a couch lock experience I would probably just use the dab rig, the idea of something that can be on standby without having open heating elements, and deliver heavier hits than what i'm currently using, is really looking like the deciding factor.

I still think you'll be pleased with the DBV baller. It's a straight up beast. 18mm bowl and around 300 rubies of heat battery will hit you pretty hard. Depending on where you like the temp dial, you can clear a 0.25g bowl in about 2-3 monster hits, if your lungs can handle it. On my DBV, I'll combust pretty hard near 3 o'clock on the dial. I actually like keeping it around 11 o'clock. That's a lot of power in reserve and you can just hit it again and again without waiting for the heater to recover.

I like keeping mine on 24/7 so I can hit it whenever. It's the most powerful vape I own by far. The only other vape I might recommend is a Sticky Brick butane vape like the Runt. Might be more powerful overall than the fusion.