I'd like to try tung oil or hempseed oil/beeswax to bring out the depth of the wood, but I don't want to ruin my pieces. Has anyone been brave enough to play around with finishes?
I condition all my wood Vapcap and Dynastash pieces every month or so with either
@phattpiggie s blend of hemp oil and beeswax, or
@Ed's TnT Bomb Ass Butter. I wouldn't put a commercial "wax" on my wood, but I bet any natural oil would do. But I'm no expert on wood conditioning....
I don't care about customization, how it looks, or what type of material each piece is made of. I just wanna know which option do I choose to get the biggest coulds?
Choose one that appeals to you.
The decision to choose one Vapcap over another is not about performance. They all perform, but there are some differences that might help you choose.
Durability.
The all glass OG Vapcap is fragile due to its all glass construction. If you drop it, it will likely break. It requires the use of a silicone mouthpiece, which also works well to seal the Vapcap to water tools. It is the most inexpensive model and could be considered disposable. If you loose one, it won't break your heart or your pocketbook.
The Vapcap S uses the same all glass one piece tip/body but also includes a stainless steel condenser and wood mouthpiece. It is also fragile and will likely break if dropped, but a replacement glass tip/body is cheap.
The ti tipped Vapcaps have a titanium herb chamber and a stainless steel condenser. They come in two lengths determined by the condenser length.
The Ti Woody and Ti Woody S models are both 3.5 inches long. The difference is that the Ti Woody S has a short wood body and a mouthpiece that fits over the regular condenser and the Ti Woody has a longer wood stem that fits over the condenser, but no separate mouthpiece.
The Ti Woody XLS model has a longer condenser and measures out at 4.25 inches long. It uses the longer wood stem and also has a mouthpiece. The longer length of the XLS model may suit you if you have larger hands.
All Ti Woody models are very durable and won't break if dropped. But they could be damaged if you run over them with your vehicle. Ensuring that you request a stem with a double metal crown will reinforce the wood ends.
The Omnivap with its titanium body is an indestructible beast that boasts a unique stainless steel condenser/ titanium mouthpiece combination that screw together. This adjustability allows the condenser to move tighter into or farther away from the tip to create a "set it and forget it" air flow restriction. Beyond this added feature, the Omni should be appreciated for its genius engineering and the incredibly tight tolerances needed to create what can only be called a functional piece of art. It should last a lifetime and although not recommended, you can run over it if you want. It is the most expensive Vapcap at $160 US.
Aesthetics and function.
The ti tipped models have a modular build which opens up a world of endless customization that appeal to both aesthetics and function. It is LEGO for stoners. Switch up bodies for stems and mouthpieces. Straight midsections for VonGs. Regular condensers for XL or an Omni condenser. Stock pieces for unique and beautiful custom stems and VonGs. Your imagination is your limit.
Cost.
Vapcaps range in price from $35 to $160. If cost is a factor, then choose the model that best fits within your budget.
So, all that to say, choose one that appeals to you, fits your budget and meets your durability expectations. Good luck with your choice!