Hi Retrosteam. Still no discount code ? Looks like there are some people on the forum lurking.
It sort of mates with the Zeal (I haven't actually tried to use it) but not really any others I have.
It does perform similar to a Sticky Brick, but Bricks tend to be pretty open whereas the Diamond has a bit of restriction. Same idea/technique but expect a tighter draw. The intake config makes it very forgiving and easy to use.
Well said. Hadn't heard about a powered version but I'm in for sure.I would add that Cuban has no carb hole compared with other bricks, instead of the restrictor disc on SBL or a dome screen on the NOVA, you have a ceramic flame guard that also acts as a thermal diffuser, hence the tighter restriction (the design of a traditional pipe path also reduces it).
Heating is very stable and AVB is uniform. It also has an SS flame intake instead of glass, which makes the Cuban certainly one of the easiest to use vapes in this range (it's pretty hard to combust or break because it's very durable too). Note that the SS bowl is relatively big and allows long sessions with occasional stirring and this one is fully removable for deep cleaning.
The small size and excellent design/manufacturing of Retrosteam products make them a sure bet. What's more, the possibilities offered by these products are quite extensive, as everything is removable. In addition, RO explain that they are working on an electronic top that would avoid the use of butane, making it very versatile
Do you mean the screen is too small for the bowl's diameter? the one in my Diamond is big enough to friction-fit. Maybe find one the next size up?
Dang. Maybe you can find a headshop on your journey? The hardware store may have ss faucet screens in stock? In any case, safe travels.
I just got a Diamond and the screens are too small on those also, thought that was very odd. Easily remedied but still weird.
The combination pipe is simple to manufacture and consists of two parts. The Cuban pipe has a smooth magnetic closure and the design is harmoniously integrated. These advantages are not present in the combination pipe.
Yeah it must be frustrating indeed.. my Cuban ordered some time ago doesn't have this problem and the screen holds well in place, but when stirring the bowl during a session, I've already had the screen get stuck in the stirring tool on the edges, causing the entire bowl to spill into the pipe. This can easily be solved by adding a screen with a larger diameter, which will adhere better to the SS bowl walls.
It's the same principle, i.e. an instant butane vape, with a much smaller bowl (similar to a Dynavap bowl).
Some people love the stick vaporizer, while others prefer pipes. Personally, I use both, simply because I have one at home, one in the workshop, one in the car, and one in the garden shed.
The stick is definitely hotter and requires a loose, small filling. You can counteract that with longer mouthpieces, different short filters, or hemp wool. I've also used glass tips or spirals and have had good results. But in everyday life, I'm more of a "get it done" kind of user. 
You can only use it natively, Sticksteam doesn't transform into WPA like Cuban. I agree with Retrosteam, the steam is hotter than with other models, but with a long acrylic mouthpiece (you can add glass beads to the mouthpiece, adding a concave screen beforehand to avoid clogging the hole for better cooling) I find it pleasant in spite of everything. Note that Sticksteam isn't actually that small, I think it's just the right size.
That's true about the clouds, but please keep in mind that a day of filming is very demanding and long. I wanted to have a clear mind to speak properly and accomplish everything. Furthermore, at that time, I was still a beginner in the sticksteam business and use it quite differently now. For example, in the video, it's also completely overloaded
The Diamond is like any other brick, you can get big clouds for sure. It's got a tighter draw than most bricks but works fantastically. Since it's essentially the top and bowl from the pipes, I assume they're similar.
Nice. I just needed to know the potential was there. I can trust myself to get it dialed in over time the way I did with SB and Nova. It's the Cuban I'm interesting in. I love the pipe aesthetic.That's true about the clouds, but please keep in mind that a day of filming is very demanding and long. I wanted to have a clear mind to speak properly and accomplish everything. Furthermore, at that time, I was still a beginner in the sticksteam business and use it quite differently now. For example, in the video, it's also completely overloaded
. However, I would still recommend a Cuban or classic pipe to you because you can produce very large, smoke-like clouds of vapor with them. You can see some of it on Instagram now and then. Have a great day, everyone!