with the new AF firmware, i now understand what i was missing out on without cruise mode... can't believe what a difference it makes. i had to lower my tcr 5 points and even use a lower temperature at maximum, so it seems having plenty of heat stored up is key to getting the most out of the imp.
i only let the full 60 seconds go through once (maybe twice) at lower temperatures as that's enough to warm up the unit enough for the rest of the session. i found locking in only one temperature for the entire session doesn't work well as too low and there will be loads of unvaped material left over and too high and the first hit or two becomes too massive that the rest of the session is diminished. right now, i can get consistent amounts of vapor pretty much the whole way through for 7 or 8 hits+... so generally one temperature setting = 1 hit.
i also turned off my preheat to conserve power... sustaining max temperature without drawing only uses 13 watts, so i figure that can't be much worse for the batteries than spiking the wattage for a quick preheat. there is less need for preheat as well when there is more leftover radiant heat, so ramp up time is non-existent..... i'm sure it exists but you know how time dilation gets...
the imp accessory kit i bought to celebrate the release of the new AF firmware arrived today. (received a tracking number an hour after the order was placed!)
the dosing stems are huge, both figuratively and literally. there may be times when i won't want to dose the entire pod but having the option to take things to another level is always welcome.
i was mainly planning on using the wooden dosing stem for outdoors when it would be easier to carry around in my pocket... but i just had a test run on it and it improves the overall experience of the imp so much i will probably end up using it all the time.
there were some initial worries that the shorter length would make for a hotter vape but that isnt the case at all. i think the way the stem becomes fused with the body of the imp into one cohesive homogeneous unit allows the heat to be contained lower towards the coils. with glass and it's higher conductivity a lot of the heat ends up building towards the top of the stem, leaving a smaller area of safe space to take those higher temp hits.
with the wood dosing stem, the entire mouthpiece feels relatively cool. in addition, the location of the bore on the wood tip seems to hit a nice meaty spot in the back of the throat that can take more heat than the upper gums.
everything feels much more immediate with the shorter length of the wood stem...and i can see how the imp with it's headroom to provide a strong, high temp hit without being uncomfortably dry or hot, naturally led to the development of the impcognito.
the fit between the wood stem and the body is also perfect. buttery smooth with just enough traction to keep things firmly in place.
what is the recommended way to keep the wood stem clean? qtip with iso?
it's awesome how
@mistvaporizer has been able to combine years of woodworking experience with the available technology today to deliver a premier vaping experience. thank you sir!
