Hmmmmm.... how does the air remain a coolish temp but the ABV becomes quickly dark brown in color?
I'm no expert on thermal dynamics but the phenomenon described in regard to temp vis a vis ABV color seems counterintuitive to this lay person.
Anyone?
Try loading a small, fluffy load and see what it does. If it browns it really dark there must be some serious radiant heat going on.
VERAX which is your favorite vape? Mine is the Airizer Air but the unit kept breaking. I went through 3 of them.
Since it seems to use a conduction heater and has good airflow, I would try a finer grind
It vapes flower fine. It just takes a full bowl. I'm sure someone can find a way to use less. Honestly I think there is too much airflow. It looses a lot of air in the cap.Flower person here so what I am hearing is a no go for the Sidekick. I have already decided to return it when it arrives....unless someone can give a better report on vaping flowers successfully. Damn it, I was hoping for better reviews.
Please do a test by tamping the load hard to make a little flat puck. This is what I do with all my conduction vapes. Also if it is anything like the Ascent, you will need to develop the right sipping technique (the Ascent is also relatively free flowing but if you draw anything harder than a cigarette puff you get a wisp of vapor at best, it takes a lot of practice and new users always are disappointed)
When I get mine I'll be trying it with out the cooling rod, being able to remove it has intrigued me since I heard about it. I think it could provide two different vape experiences from one vape.There are better leaf vapes that work without the need to 'discover' a method or feel there is some kind of learning curve to get great vapor could have been acceptable a couple of years ago but not any longer. If one does flowers exclusively this isn't the vape.
I called 7th Floor about this Sidekick and the individual told me he thought it works better without the cooling rod. If my mind is not mistaken I believe he said the rod makes the ABV too dark. Since I am a stoner I could be wrong about the rod but this detail is stuck in my mind.
That would defeat the purpose of the stir mechanism, wouldn't it?Please do a test by tamping the load hard to make a little flat puck. This is what I do with all my conduction vapes. Also if it is anything like the Ascent, you will need to develop the right sipping technique (the Ascent is also relatively free flowing but if you draw anything harder than a cigarette puff you get a wisp of vapor at best, it takes a lot of practice and new users always are disappointed)
@Verax @ApparentlyStoned will one of you guys try a load with the cooling rod removed please.
Awesome look forward to hear how it works out!Sure, I can do that tonight
Awesome look forward to hear how it works out!
I have to say 7th floor cs is top notch. Every time I email them I get a response in less than an hour. I was told today they plan on having all the bubbler mp done today and that my order would be shipping this week! 1/1/16 order date
They said they have been sending out some of the bubblers but should finish the rest of the bubblers for existing orders today and kiln them over night. I hope shipping notices go out this week or early next week at the latest.Thanks for the info. I wonder if the bubbler mouthpiece is what has slowed my order down too. I haven't seen anyone here who has their Sidekick talk about the bubbler.
Must have knocked him out!
How was the vapor production? Was there more of it with the cooling rod removed and tighter pack? Did it affect the temperature of the vapor at all or make it harsher?hehe. Quite the opposite. Took 2 hits, 1:17 total vape time, cooked the entire bowl to a dark brown. Decided when I got home to load up the crafty to walk my dog, instead of the sidekick.
I think this is just not the vape for my style. I'll take 2-3 large draws, turn off, 1-2 hours later, kill the rest. This has to be finished in 1 sitting. So, tonight, I'll try loading a .05g bowl.
I want this to work, and to be awesome. I love the company, and the owner is great.
I love the company also , they make some great vapes , Sad news about the sidekick though. If its cooking the material that quick in the oven its def a no go for me now. I had high hopes for the sidekick. I'll stick with my Lsv & Ssv from them, It is a good thing 7th floor is letting everyone return them in a certain time frame if they are not happy ...hehe. Quite the opposite. Took 2 hits, 1:17 total vape time, cooked the entire bowl to a dark brown. Decided when I got home to load up the crafty to walk my dog, instead of the sidekick.
I think this is just not the vape for my style. I'll take 2-3 large draws, turn off, 1-2 hours later, kill the rest. This has to be finished in 1 sitting. So, tonight, I'll try loading a .05g bowl.
I want this to work, and to be awesome. I love the company, and the owner is great.