Are you using the Omnivap? I also can get excellent results with the airflow mostly open (mouthpiece 80% clockwise)....and just like that I've switched to using the carb fully open again. I had been using it with the carb closed for about a year now, because every time I tried the carb open method I felt like I'd get an airy hit. Now I started drawing just a bit slower and steadier with the carb open, and I've been getting very strong effects. The flavor is much nicer, and the clouds are smaller, but still visible. I'm able to absorb more of the vapor it seems, since I'm now blowing out such dense vapor.
It's funny, people here like Squiby have been describing this technique forever, but I've never had as much luck with it until now. I'd always prefer to chase the massive clouds, killing a bowl in 2-3 hits. Now the bowl is dragged out to about 4 hits. Since the vapor is less dense it's easier to hold in, so the whole process is more efficient.
I'll still switch to the carb closed for certain circumstances, especially when I'm looking to speed up my session. It just amazes me how different the vapor profile is when used in different ways.
It is smoother, tastier, cooler, and no sacrifice in terms of hit size, effect and speed of extraction. I can easily extract a full bowl in 3 cycles with dark abv, and good taste throughout.
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