oh goodness no, i was simply implying you *could* do that if you wanted some sort of huge hit. thought i read you said it was a factor to be able to if you wanted. i prefer not to do this but i have for grins, ha ha...for grins.
i do not fill up my bowl as much as i think others do (i have no scale, but judging on pics ive seen i typically use less) and am able to get at least 5-6 hits nice hits, more if i go slower (less flame, more draw) so its something you can learn to alter as you go.
its not stealth for sure, but its easy to pack and my preference is as simple and clean as possible and all glass fits it well.
for size....(i know dimensions are available but sometimes it helps to see it with some background)...
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ive mentioned it elsewhere on here before but the lotus does have nickel and since its used as part of the heating apparatus it does vent some off. they claim its low enough not be an issue but i didn't like that it was used period. depending on how often each day you used it would determine if its within the CDC guidelines for acceptable, but id rather not at all. my 2 cents.