When out int the cold, keeping your VC (and lighter) warm
in an inside pocket helps.
Of course once we get an EDC induction heater,
we will finally be standing tall, vaping in the 21st Century.
PS will reply once it gets bone rattling cold, and I have snagged an EDC IH. In the meantime let’s enjoy
The remaining warmth of summer (Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a record winter).
In the meantime, the search continues for a “cool” hit.
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I picked up a vertical stashcase from 420edc and it fits the portside rather well. With just a bit of extra foam wedged around the sides and filling the lid, it makes me feel comfortable enough to stuff it in my edc bag with not much worries. I haven't went through the trouble of figuring out how to upload pictures on here yet, but I will eventually figure it outWhen out int the cold, keeping your VC (and lighter) warm
in an inside pocket helps.
Of course once we get an EDC induction heater,
we will finally be standing tall, vaping in the 21st Century.
PS will reply once it gets bone rattling cold, and I have snagged an EDC IH. In the meantime let’s enjoy
The remaining warmth of summer (Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a record winter).
In the meantime, the search continues for a “cool” hit.
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We've got a 2 footer. We found it stuck behind some boards in our garage after we moved in.
Was just looking at those GRAV pieces to compliment my Vapcap. How are you liking them? and do you have a fav?
Haha thats the vapcap version of the 6 foot Graphix Bong. You need one person to hold it and spin it, one person to heat it and one to hit it.
Question for IH users. Does the IH work pretty well outdoors in cold weather? Does it take much longer to heat or does it still get it up to temp relatively quickly? This is the main reason Im considering a IH.... I'm tired of using a torch when it's cold and fighting the ambient temp and going through tons of butane, not to mention the extra wear and tear on the lighter.
RIP Shadow M, I hardly knew you.
After getting disappointing hits compared to my other devices, I had given up on my Shadow M and stored it away in the plastic tube. After two weeks I thought to give it another shot but found it in this condition. I scrubbed the body with steel wool before this picture but upon opening found the condenser was toast. I contacted DynaVap on Saturday by e-mail, then called a few times on Monday and Tuesday, but no one answered. They responded by e-mail on Tuesday saying rusting was to be expected in wet areas and to just clean and wax the Shadow M when the problem occurs. I wasn't satisfied with this response given the condition of the condenser and the unrealistic expectation of having to somehow sand the inside.
I reached Josh by phone today and to DynaVaps credit they weren't satisfied with that answer either. He offered to replace the Shadow M with a stainless model to avoid corrosion from my humid environment. I requested a return as I am ready to just walk away from this device but he staunchly refused, referencing their companies strict no return policy for used items.
A few things still have me curious.
At one point he requested I return the corroded Shadow M meaning they can accept used devices in the mail. If so, then why no returns?
He made it clear this issue only occurred because of the body treatment and the condenser is 100% medical-grade material and will not corrode, yet it is corroded. The explaination being that it spread from the body.
He also mentioned that the store page for the Shadow lists the likelihood of corrosion and the need to wax it which I'll quote.
"From Dynavap about the Shadow M: The nitrocarburizing process is a surface modification which does reduce the corrosion resistance of stainless steel a limited degree."
I'll mention that I only had the M for two months and used it less than 20 times. How could I have worn the protective wax from the entire device? I have several items treated with this same process and none have ever experienced the severity of corrosion this Shadow has.
Hey just curious what you use to clean your shadow? Also do you leave it in tube immediately after cleaning. Noting the site I have always kept my 2 shadows dry and haven't had any issues. i actually prefer the shadow in some cases as its easy to wipe clean. The surface treatment almost creates a non stick like surface. That being said I usually dry clean and wax after use amd dont store in the tube. What didnt you like initially about it? I did notice a difference in heat up and vapor w the shadow but i just heated diffrently to adjust. One I have kept brand new and unused made into an xl w a tip from @danielj . for now I just keep it pretty and look at it lol. " Christine the Pristine" Well maybe waxxed her a few times. Yeh she likes that. I'm sorry to hear bout the corrosion tho. Id take the m as well. Especially if you didnt like the coating. Like others said atleast you could sell it and get what you do like. Id admit care is required but thats byfar out of my expertise lol. Good luck w whatever the outcome. Or you could always just put the tip in a TRWW stem from @RogueGuy or some of the many accessory makers here. Custom is kingRIP Shadow M, I hardly knew you.
After getting disappointing hits compared to my other devices, I had given up on my Shadow M and stored it away in the plastic tube. After two weeks I thought to give it another shot but found it in this condition. I scrubbed the body with steel wool before this picture but upon opening found the condenser was toast. I contacted DynaVap on Saturday by e-mail, then called a few times on Monday and Tuesday, but no one answered. They responded by e-mail on Tuesday saying rusting was to be expected in wet areas and to just clean and wax the Shadow M when the problem occurs. I wasn't satisfied with this response given the condition of the condenser and the unrealistic expectation of having to somehow sand the inside.
I reached Josh by phone today and to DynaVaps credit they weren't satisfied with that answer either. He offered to replace the Shadow M with a stainless model to avoid corrosion from my humid environment. I requested a return as I am ready to just walk away from this device but he staunchly refused, referencing their companies strict no return policy for used items.
A few things still have me curious.
At one point he requested I return the corroded Shadow M meaning they can accept used devices in the mail. If so, then why no returns?
He made it clear this issue only occurred because of the body treatment and the condenser is 100% medical-grade material and will not corrode, yet it is corroded. The explaination being that it spread from the body.
He also mentioned that the store page for the Shadow lists the likelihood of corrosion and the need to wax it which I'll quote.
"From Dynavap about the Shadow M: The nitrocarburizing process is a surface modification which does reduce the corrosion resistance of stainless steel a limited degree."
I'll mention that I only had the M for two months and used it less than 20 times. How could I have worn the protective wax from the entire device? I have several items treated with this same process and none have ever experienced the severity of corrosion this Shadow has.
They never state that they apply the protective wax to it anywhere. Most of the time if you take the time to clean your new dynavap before using, you will find black machine oil and stuff still on it. I'm pretty sure they were leaving that up to you. In no way am I condoning this though, just observations. I'd take the free stainless one so your not completely out anddo what you wish with it.
Hey just curious what you use to clean your shadow? Also do you leave it in tube immediately after cleaning. Noting the site I have always kept my 2 shadows dry and haven't had any issues. i actually prefer the shadow in some cases as its easy to wipe clean. The surface treatment almost creates a non stick like surface. That being said I usually dry clean and wax after use amd dont store in the tube. What didnt you like initially about it? I did notice a difference in heat up and vapor w the shadow but i just heated diffrently to adjust. One I have kept brand new and unused made into an xl w a tip from @danielj . for now I just keep it pretty and look at it lol. " Christine the Pristine" Well maybe waxxed her a few times. Yeh she likes that. I'm sorry to hear bout the corrosion tho. Id take the m as well. Especially if you didnt like the coating. Like others said atleast you could sell it and get what you do like. Id admit care is required but thats byfar out of my expertise lol. Good luck w whatever the outcome. Or you could always just put the tip in a TRWW stem from @RogueGuy or some of the many accessory makers here. Custom is king
Once one take procession of a bought item, the seller/maker will have little or no control
What one does with it.
It is unfortunate that it was stored where it rusted, but DynaVap is not to be unreasonably faulted?
If it were me, I would man up. And own it. Just sayin.
Even a pristine Christine sometimes need a lil lube?
Not discontinued really. It was a limited edition model. When they're gone they're gone and become the pursuit of collectors. When it was introduced, George cautioned that the finish was of a more delicate nature than the regular workhouse indestructible models. A blemished Shadow should still be functional, just not pretty.The Shadow M appears to have been discontinued?