So the bowls for the various DV models are all interchangeable?
Yes. All the bowls will fit all the stems, and all the current bowls can be set to half-bowl (the B bowl is only half-bowl, it has no full setting). I use a Vong bowl set to half on my B stem and M bowls on my Vongs.
Yeah, that's why Tessa recommended the B, because the bowl is smaller. I really only need 3-4 inhalations to get where I'm going (that's smoke, not vapor) and she said I can get that from a B, whereas a Vong would be more like 8 inhalations per bowl, with some of them tasting stale at the end.
True enough, but the Vong bowl can also be set to half-size, so it only gives ~4 hits. And so can the M bowl, the Omni bowl, and the standard Ti bowl. But only the B bowl is limited to half-bowl.
Is the Bonger a Dynavap model?
Yes, it is a silicone-bodied water pipe adapter for $15:
A silicone bong accessory to use with any DynaVap tip and cap combination for your weed vape. The Bonger implements both a 10mm and a 14mm taper to enhance your bong use with a water pipe adapter.
www.dynavap.com
I don't know what you mean by "directly into water." How is that different than using it with a bong?
I mean you put your bowl on the bonger and put the bonger into your pipe directly, same really as you would with a vong or a BB. It's just the cheapest route to water and it fits all 3 common joint sizes.
No, I'm not on the fence about getting a Dynavap, and price isn't the main consideration. I looked first at the Taffee Bowl, but it hasn't been available for quite a while now, and it is super expensive.
This is probably the first time in my life I've bought something online, sight unseen, that I've never used. Tessa said they have a return policy, so if I screw up badly, I'll return it.
I don't think you will, and any problem you have will be common to all and any of them: learning to torch it well. It's not really hard to do so don't be discouraged, watch some youtubes, and you'll get it.
The B is a nice little starter DV, but it's really for people who can't afford more at the time; those who don't know if they'll like it; and aficionados who want to try the form, like me. I would get the B if you like the B, but consider an extra bowl of another type. I would get one from the start to ensure a better initial experience. And with money not an issue, the Vong's still optimum.
The key considerations for me are:
- I always (so far) smoke at home by myself, so portability not important, although for traveling a portable option would be nice.
- As my name say, I micro-dose. No tolerance at all.
- Not a regular user, so my lungs never acclimate and are easily irritated. Hence my assumption that I will continue to want to filter through water when I upgrade from smoke to vapor.
- I almost always smoke (soon to be vape) late at night when I'm trying to sleep, so ease of use for a half-awake person is important. Nothing complicated or tricky.
Is there anything else I should be looking at?
Hmmm. Well, you might consider a
Vapman, those are wonderful. They're known as the flavor chaser's vape AND the microdoser's vape (it's also a go-to hash vape). Despite the size, the vapor's a pleasant temp, and there are water pipe adapters available for them. They're sort of ideal for someone like you as the vapor is nice and not hot and it tends to be more sips than giant hits. The Vapman often fits 14mm female bong joints, so you may be able to use it with yours with no adapter, etc. They're also torch-driven but there will be a new electric heating station for those sometime this summer, probably. (the Stations have been available in the past and occasionally come up for sale used.)
I can't recommend Vapman enough, but I wouldn't discourage DV, either. I use both regularly and have enjoyed both for years. They are both go-to mini-dosers for me.
