Ok, this sounds interesting, but I am trying to grasp the concept. Is this 25 seconds from the intial draw to vapor production to holding in the vapor and then releasing?
Ok this looks bad ass...like a trident of somesort. But what is the purpose of this? As opposed to just having one adaptor.
Don't really want to fire up the debate here, but there are many discussions around FC about this theory and competing ones. I tend to be in the camp that believes our lungs can only absorb so much from the vapor in one hit. The theory is that you're only absorbing actives while your lungs are taking in oxygen. If you take a big hit, all the vapor left over after oxygen is absorbed is just blown out and wasted on exhale. Not that you won't get stoned, or even more stoned if you hold your hits, but oxygen depletion (even from just holding your breath so much every other inhale with no vapor) will get you a little buzzed, too. IME the best way to get the absolute most form your stash in short time is to take smaller hits, hold them for 10 seconds or so, then exhale half and inhale more oxygen that your lungs will absorb - along with vapor still left in them. If you're daring you can do it again with what is still left in your lungs, but I find best effects with just one additional breath of fresh air. Whether you like big cloudy hits, or little wispy ones, give this a try. Think you'll notice the results.
That's not to say that one method is better than the other for everyone. Different people like different things and all of us work a bit differently. So what may work best for me, may not work best for others. But always a good idea to experiment with different methods like this to see what works best for you - or what you like best. This is true for much of the discussions above.
Now with my whole situation fixed by Nadia I can finally kick back and really enjoy the nano for what it is. I do still think my volcano has the ability to get me higher, but the nano is for sure my daily driver.
I just can't seem to really get that stoney feeling I get with my volcano, I love the efficiency of the nano but I wish I could get that 1 step higher and feel more medicated. I guess thats the trade off between the tiny bowl of the nano and the huge one for the volcano. I do love the taste from the hits, similar to the firefly but a little more constricted.
Same as above... much depends on what you are used to and what you are looking for. But, something else to keep in mind here. Just because the nano is easy to use right out of the box doesn't mean you have mastered it after a few sessions. The nano allows for all kinds of different aspects of tweaking. Sometimes we're just looking to sit down and have a satisfying sesh, but on those times where you're feeling like playing a little bit - do so. It has been a while since I've learned or found anything new. But, was using my nano daily for more than a year and still figuring out - or reading here about - new techniques that have some merit. Many will say, yep, got it, I'll just do this forever. That's cool if that is what you're looking for and you're totally satisfied. But, playing around a bit can give sometimes surprising results. Just please share anything interesting here so we all can try it!
And, even if you do just do the same thing every time and are happy with it - some practice will almost always make you better with it and produce better results.
I can't find this accessory on the epic vape website. Can you please elaborate more or post a pic?
J-hooks aren't sold on the Epicvape website. They can be had many other places. Joda has been doing some amazing ones lately. But again, some people like it - some don't. I've tried it with a j-hook and wasn't too thrilled. Personally, I'd rather a straight stem - actually my Joda stem - than a j-hook if not going through water.
For me, smaller loads at medium heat with a close screen through a bubbler are the absolute best! But, that doesn't mean everyone - or even anyone - will feel the same. Play with it, add different accessories, change your heat and screen height, take huge hits, take small hits, hold them in for as long as you possibly can, or blow them out after 5 seconds - try it all and anything else you can think of! If it works for you, make that your primary method - or even your only method. There really is no absolute universal best way to nano.
Even once you get your favorite technique figured out and down pat, you still may find that some hits are absolutely fucking amazing, while others are just really good. I still haven't figured out how to get what I call those "Bingo!" hits every time, but have finally got to the point where I can usually pull one or two in every 2 - 3 load session. Could be I'm just a slow learner or often very confused, but has taken many, many nano hits to even get them this often (easily more than 1,000). So play, tweak and enjoy and try to hone your technique to what you like best. I'd pretty much guarantee you'll find it worthwhile.
@Enchantre ... LOVE YOUR VIDS!!! Really got a kick out of that one except it made my mouth water so much!