Anybody receive their bubbler mouthpiece yet? That new one looks cool. I tend to not fuck with them because I get annoyed trying to get the last bit of water out. I'm curious if folks find it significantly cooler than the bent stem.
While I haven't tried it yet (or even ordered one, they just came out....) based on experience with units of similar design I wouldn't worry about that. In fact, it's not even possible to 'get t he last bit out'?
So I fixed that 'haven't ordered one yet' problem..........I got it today. My two word appraisal would be:
"Oh, wow!". Folks inclined to such things should definitely consider it.
To the original issues, yes, based on one test, I'd say it's definitely 'cooler' than the bent stem. I intentionally loaded some potent but harsh herb. But more importantly it's not as dry thanks to even that very modest water treatment. Very nice to sip on, not for all uses/occasions, but when the opportunity comes?
But it is basically impossible to get it all out. Well designed/implemented. Fits very well. Hard to say if that's going to happen next time, but I've no reason not to think it wouldn't. Needs a dust cap. Maybe a cork would be fun?
Due to it's compact design water level is important if you want it to have enough to work well and not so much it leaks when inverted. If you don't plan to turn it over you can put more water in, of course, but the trap on top only catches the minimum to function. And even then if you don't take care to orient the two lower ports horizontally (at 3 and 9 o'clock) it will stop bubbling when 'the 12 o'clock' port goes above water level if you tip it back. No big deal, but something to keep an eye on?
The glass is quite thick, it takes longer to get to full production than the bent stem, or to the Dosing Capsules? Again, not a big deal, this is not a piece of gear a guy in a big rush is likely to be messing with?
But if occasionally you kick back and enjoy a session with your trust F2, this is a stem well worth considering if you ask me. Which the OP kinda did.......
Regards to all.
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