I don't have a GG wand, so i suppose it could be different than the current run of standard wands, but if it's anything like the current standard wands you're good
Silver Surfer Vaporizer
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I don't have a GG wand, so i suppose it could be different than the current run of standard wands, but if it's anything like the current standard wands you're good
tuk
Well-Known Member
How does the LSV stack up against the SSV? I like the idea of the all glass path but can't get my head round having the bowl upside down,
Can the screen be adjusted easily like the standard wand?
Is stirring not a bit unwieldy?
I'm posting this here cos I want to hear from SSV owners who've also tried the LSV.
Can the screen be adjusted easily like the standard wand?
Is stirring not a bit unwieldy?
I'm posting this here cos I want to hear from SSV owners who've also tried the LSV.
grokit
well-worn member
@SavageCore, that's the correct dimensions for ssv tubing.
@tuk, my ssv's are always at the ready on a tabletop, my lsv stays in its travel bag with a ht. But that may change once I rig a side-exit base for the cord, so the lsv can remain on standing straight up.
@tuk, my ssv's are always at the ready on a tabletop, my lsv stays in its travel bag with a ht. But that may change once I rig a side-exit base for the cord, so the lsv can remain on standing straight up.
SavageCore
Well-Known Member
Raskin666
Doom Walrus
@tuk I have both an SSV and an LSV.
My SSV with Standard Wand and Tweak's mod is my daily driver (both dry and with a bubbler), although I also use a vapor lung with my custom GG wand with the SSV when people are over. I like efficiency and conserving, so the SSV w/ Standard and Tweak's mod is great for that and always delivers nice smooth hits. I am mostly using alone, if I use the whip with another person, I sometimes use the GG wand. I also like using the aroma top oil diffuse, and it is usually the first thing that turns on when I am home.
I use the LSV with long transfer wand during band practice passing it around with close friends. It is also my video game unit using the transfer wand. I love to use it with a bong w/ ice by myself on the weekends, usually while watching a movie. It is certainly not as conservative as the SSV, but it hits like Mike Tyson and can give you clouds and great taste. Doesn't cook as evenly as the SSV.
The LSV would never replace the SSV for me, but I love it for my waterpieces. LSV+VripTech Water Tool Perk+Ice+14mm short WPA = smoothest and densest hits I've ever had. I don't think it gets too hot to hold, although it does get warm. Also built like a tank and has all the cleanliness and durability that I love about the SSV.
My SSV with Standard Wand and Tweak's mod is my daily driver (both dry and with a bubbler), although I also use a vapor lung with my custom GG wand with the SSV when people are over. I like efficiency and conserving, so the SSV w/ Standard and Tweak's mod is great for that and always delivers nice smooth hits. I am mostly using alone, if I use the whip with another person, I sometimes use the GG wand. I also like using the aroma top oil diffuse, and it is usually the first thing that turns on when I am home.
I use the LSV with long transfer wand during band practice passing it around with close friends. It is also my video game unit using the transfer wand. I love to use it with a bong w/ ice by myself on the weekends, usually while watching a movie. It is certainly not as conservative as the SSV, but it hits like Mike Tyson and can give you clouds and great taste. Doesn't cook as evenly as the SSV.
The LSV would never replace the SSV for me, but I love it for my waterpieces. LSV+VripTech Water Tool Perk+Ice+14mm short WPA = smoothest and densest hits I've ever had. I don't think it gets too hot to hold, although it does get warm. Also built like a tank and has all the cleanliness and durability that I love about the SSV.
tuk
Well-Known Member
^^tweaksmod:
http://imgur.com/a/z0JfT
& good side by side pics below:
http://imgur.com/a/z0JfT
& good side by side pics below:
The Underdog website has the same type screens, but not sure how big they are.
You do have a VB Mini wand correct?
Unfortunately no, you could probably stretch one out to fit but that wouldn't hold very well.
There is a pretty big difference in bowl size between the two.
I have 1/4" ID X 3/8" OD piece of tubing on the Mini VB, and a 3/8" ID X 1/2" OD on the Standard. The combo is awesome!!! I recommend all users get this setup,. No more messing with putting a screen in the middle of the VB mini.
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100% crop from above image ^^
The nano screen just falls right through the standard.
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tuk
Well-Known Member
Thanks lads...thats exactly the feedback I need to hear, keep em coming.
Been thinking about all glass path for the standard wand since I seen the post below, but not sure if its even possible due to crucial wiggling of the business end.
Got the oil kit, maybe I could rig a screen somehow.
Been thinking about all glass path for the standard wand since I seen the post below, but not sure if its even possible due to crucial wiggling of the business end.
Got the oil kit, maybe I could rig a screen somehow.
Show head ash catcher makes for good water filtration. Hits smooth and adds the perfect amount of drag.
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Tweak
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Yup, that's my imgur pics. The mini uses e-nano/underdog screens, while the Standard wand uses ez-bowl/EQ basket screens. The mini will pull vapor from less material, but they are both pretty conservative. The advantage of the mini is that it restricts the flow more, causing you to slow your pull, extracting more activities with less thought. But I still prefer the standard because the flow is more open.
I'm also the one that suggested DDave try his adapter with the SSV GG wand,
. I loved the combo, you could watch the vapor flow through the wand. Would love to try a e-nano GonG + some silicone tubing on top of the EQ cyclone, should be a killer conservative combo.
I'm also the one that suggested DDave try his adapter with the SSV GG wand,
. I loved the combo, you could watch the vapor flow through the wand. Would love to try a e-nano GonG + some silicone tubing on top of the EQ cyclone, should be a killer conservative combo.Well my biggest question is does the mini wand heat up quicker than the standard? My biggest complaint I guess would be that if the SSV is heated to max and my wand is cold I need to hold it there for a good minute or 2 for the wand to heat yup before I can get a hit.
Hot Potatoe
Master
I think the silver surfer is expensive for what you get...
Gonzo
Slightly Stoopid
Stopped by 7th Floor's glass shop today and saw some truly amazing glass along with some awesome personalized SSVs.
Definitely won't be my last time in there. Staff was very helpful too. Big thanks to Stephanie for getting me hooked up. If you ever pass through Colorado Springs I would stop in and check out their store.
Definitely won't be my last time in there. Staff was very helpful too. Big thanks to Stephanie for getting me hooked up. If you ever pass through Colorado Springs I would stop in and check out their store.
Gonzo
Slightly Stoopid
I was thinking of asking if I could take a picture to post here but completely forgot when 2 signed Slightly Stoopid SSVs caught my eye. I pleaded with them to sell me one but was told they are a part of the owner's signed collection. Pretty cool stuff IMO. The next time I stop by I will ask if I can snap a couple pictures.
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They also said they will do custom glass orders and from what I saw can make just about anything. Here is a link to their website and a couple examples of what I saw today...
http://higherelevations.net/art-glass/connoisseur-glass.html
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They also said they will do custom glass orders and from what I saw can make just about anything. Here is a link to their website and a couple examples of what I saw today...
http://higherelevations.net/art-glass/connoisseur-glass.html
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Vitolo
Vaporist
And I think it is the greatest bargain I ever got.
$200 dollars, and 4 years later after incredible non-stop function, 24/7 it is still going strong!
Did he really just come into the SSV thread just to make the comment that he feels it is too expensive?
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Hell yeah - i was there last week getting myself a nice piece
I can confirm they will do custom orders and be glad to do so.
As for the signed vapes - you should see Steves office man!
The place is wall to wall with Wave Riders - many of them signed by the likes of tommy chong etc
I have a bunch of pics, ill ask steve if i can upload the for y'all to drool over.
Standard glass wand/heater cover users - what is your favorite way to get instant hits? I have not tried out Tweaks mod yet but I will next time I get it fired up. I see videos of people getting instant immediate giant gits off the SSV but every time I try to do that it's just me being like 
for 2 minutes as I wait for the front part of my wand to gain enough heat.
To be fair, it looks like one of the more well thought out posts of his rather short posting career here.
for 2 minutes as I wait for the front part of my wand to gain enough heat.To be fair, it looks like one of the more well thought out posts of his rather short posting career here.
Tweak
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every time I try to do that it's just me being like
I've never had to preheat my wand. It was one of the things that amazed me coming from the EQ, the wand doesn't need to be warm.
As long as the Heater cover is preheated, I can get clouds. Even when I used stock screen, it just took a few extra seconds.
You might need to adjust her heating element or heater cover.
Vitolo
Vaporist
I have never preheated a wand either
I get instant hits all day ... any time.
My unit is on lowest setting when I go to sleep... but is never turned off
I awaken, and turn the knob to 1 or 2 o-clock on the dial.
There it remains for the next 18 hours.
Grab wand do giant hit.
all day.
any time.
For almost 4 years!
I get instant hits all day ... any time.
My unit is on lowest setting when I go to sleep... but is never turned off
I awaken, and turn the knob to 1 or 2 o-clock on the dial.
There it remains for the next 18 hours.
Grab wand do giant hit.
all day.
any time.
For almost 4 years!
as far as i can tell my heater cover is on properly (touching the 3 base screws evenly), how should i manipulate the heating element? just pull it a bit higher?
@Vitolo how far is your element from the heater cover and have you had to adjust it? this is my second ssv and on both i don't think i've been able to get a decent hit without pre-heating the wand and running it at max.
@Vitolo how far is your element from the heater cover and have you had to adjust it? this is my second ssv and on both i don't think i've been able to get a decent hit without pre-heating the wand and running it at max.
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Vitolo
Vaporist
That works, if you feel it needs to be higher.. but I am not understanding.
You let the heating element in the unit glow bright orange.
2 or 3 o- clock on the dial is as high as you should need to go to achieve this bright orange glow.
Once it is there, you leave it alone from then on, all day... unless you need to move your SSV.
Once it is there (RED GLOW), you just take the standard wand full of meds, and inhale the heated air through your meds... and through that COLD wand.
Only thing that needs to be hot is that element
Even the HC can be dead cold, as long as the element has been allowed to heat to maximum
IF you are turning on your unit, then placing the wand in place and waiting....
you are doing it wrong
It is the element that needs to be hot.
Nothing else.
You do not hold the wand there.
You let the heating element in the unit glow bright orange.
2 or 3 o- clock on the dial is as high as you should need to go to achieve this bright orange glow.
Once it is there, you leave it alone from then on, all day... unless you need to move your SSV.
Once it is there (RED GLOW), you just take the standard wand full of meds, and inhale the heated air through your meds... and through that COLD wand.
Only thing that needs to be hot is that element
Even the HC can be dead cold, as long as the element has been allowed to heat to maximum
IF you are turning on your unit, then placing the wand in place and waiting....
you are doing it wrong
It is the element that needs to be hot.
Nothing else.
No, i am definitely doing it correctly.
I wait for the element to get red hot.
I even wait for it to get red hot by sitting at max temp for 6 hours and then come home to it.... still can't get a hit until the standard wand has heated up as well.
I never turn it on and hold them stem on.
I at least know how it is -supposed- to be used, but finding I still can't get it to work quite like it should.
This is why i am wondering if my ceramic element needs to be re-adjusted or something else is not right.
Is a lot of strong lung power necessary to be able to hit a SSV? I can't figure out what the issue is here.