Happy scare the crap out of your dog day to everyone in the United States!
Thanks for sharing and thanks to Simrell for the sale. Ordered the plain ti vortex!For people interested,
20% off and free shipping on a Vortex and intercooler ...
My question is, is the Omni better than a spinning mouthpiece?
Hail, the Queen of VapCaps!
To all of those in the United States who celebrate it, happy Independence Day America! And let's take a moment to remember, respect, and appreciate, the sacrifices of those who cannot be here to enjoy it with us.
I have a question for you expert vapcappers. I started with a '18 M a few months ago and I love the thing. I was using it mostly through water with the fat mouthpiece until I grabbed a Strong Arm V2 about a month ago.
I ordered (hopefully I can pick it up today from the post office) an Omnivap XL and a Darkwood Stem along with extra SS and TI screens and both sizes of o-rings. Need to have some backups right?
My dilemma now (while the sale is still on) is what else to buy. I'm considering an extra TI Tip w/cap to swap into my Strong Arm along with an XL condenser and spinning TI mouthpiece to use with the Darkwood stem. Or do I buy an Omnivong XL Lightwood and then I can swap stems as I see fit plus the extra Ti Tip w/Cap.
My question is, is the Omni better than a spinning mouthpiece? I realize the functional differences but in practice what do you guys/gals prefer? I can see the added benefit of having help to spin while torching but is that worth the trade off of losing the Omni adjustable AirPort?
I'll be building an induction heater as soon as all my parts come so that may take over as my primary heating source.
Another question too, besides Simrell are there any other options for titanium pieces that fit directly into a stem without the need for a fat mouth piece? I love those Simrell pieces but I don't think I can justify the cost. It would be $365 CAD for a full setup in Galactic Camo at regular price plus tax.
@stardustsailor makes some amazing pieces but he seems to be MIA. @phattpiggie also makes some gorgeous that I need to keep looking at. Mostly wood options I've come across so far. Ed's TnT is another maker of fine looking stems. Anyone I'm forgetting?
Edit: Just noticed the sale on Simrell. I doubt that includes customs?
@danielj
I can see the added length helping a lot with spinning, my M is bit tougher to heat I find with it's petite size. I didn't even consider the spinning mouthpiece WHILE taking a draw. I've thought of just getting another SS tip but the '19 model for better airflow my only reservation is possibly getting hit with duty when it comes across the border to Canada. It doesn't seem like I can buy the tips yet otherwise.
Is there a spot you have your customs shown that I can look at by chance?
.Just a tiny detail folks,
a censer is the church/crown/incense burner dealie
a sensor takes readings like a temperature gauge on yr dashboard
Atta boy, Bobby! Always new you had the censor in you...
That is one beautiful stem!I've been admiring some of the stem makers here for a while, but never really got the opportunity to invest in some of the beautifully made art pieces. However, I decided to try and make my own.
I've never really made anything, don't own any special tools, but I have an old drill with a stand.
Bought a burl pen blank for 7 euros and some sandpaper and was pretty much ready to go.
This is the result:
Inside are Dynavap XL condenser and two o-rings:
The stem keeper:
I know it ain't anything special but I am very happy how it turned out and I really like it, especially cause this was my first try.
Enjoy your day everybody
I've been admiring some of the stem makers here for a while, but never really got the opportunity to invest in some of the beautifully made art pieces. However, I decided to try and make my own.
I've never really made anything, don't own any special tools, but I have an old drill with a stand.
Bought a burl pen blank for 7 euros and some sandpaper and was pretty much ready to go.
This is the result:
Inside are Dynavap XL condenser and two o-rings:
The stem keeper:
I know it ain't anything special but I am very happy how it turned out and I really like it, especially cause this was my first try.
Enjoy your day everybody
I'm in Canada. I've made many purchases from Dynavap over the last three plus years, some small, some large. I've never been charged with customs.my only reservation is possibly getting hit with duty when it comes across the border to Canada. It doesn't seem like I cam buy the tips yet otherwise.
The omni xl is my favorite overall. I don't use water every day so it's typically just used with an induction heater. The cheap fat rubber mouthpiece will do in a pinch or you can get a long vong body (stem?) for bubbler use.I have a question for you expert vapcappers. I started with a '18 M a few months ago and I love the thing. I was using it mostly through water with the fat mouthpiece until I grabbed a Strong Arm V2 about a month ago.
I ordered (hopefully I can pick it up today from the post office) an Omnivap XL and a Darkwood Stem along with extra SS and TI screens and both sizes of o-rings. Need to have some backups right?
My dilemma now (while the sale is still on) is what else to buy. I'm considering an extra TI Tip w/cap to swap into my Strong Arm along with an XL condenser and spinning TI mouthpiece to use with the Darkwood stem. Or do I buy an Omnivong XL Lightwood and then I can swap stems as I see fit plus the extra Ti Tip w/Cap.
My question is, is the Omni better than a spinning mouthpiece? I realize the functional differences but in practice what do you guys/gals prefer? I can see the added benefit of having help to spin while torching but is that worth the trade off of losing the Omni adjustable AirPort?
I'll be building an induction heater as soon as all my parts come so that may take over as my primary heating source.
Another question too, besides Simrell are there any other options for titanium pieces that fit directly into a stem without the need for a fat mouth piece? I love those Simrell pieces but I don't think I can justify the cost. It would be $365 CAD for a full setup in Galactic Camo at regular price plus tax.
@stardustsailor makes some amazing pieces but he seems to be MIA. @phattpiggie also makes some gorgeous that I need to keep looking at. Mostly wood options I've come across so far. Ed's TnT is another maker of fine looking stems. Anyone I'm forgetting?
Edit: Just noticed the sale on Simrell. I doubt that includes customs?