I dont think any other device out there yet has been declared to have a heavier effect. Flowerpot included. Not that they are not close, but I think the Sub may still be regarded as the heavier hitter than most if not all other desktops. Other units are usually preferred due to practical factors like heat up time, convenience, safety etc.
My thoughts exactly. I happen to have both units. Sub for the best part of three years and FPSH/WA for 7 months.
I actually busted them out together side by side today!
Even hit them once or twice together with the Claisen I must admit... VERY smooth!
but they seem to "accelerate" at different rates because of the airflow, so I almost combusted on the Sub, whilst the FP got a massive hotspot
Still WIP I guess. Fun times ahead.
Sub still has the edge on extraction, even for micro-dosing, as you can just cover the screen and get really nice hits.
But due to the flaws already mentioned by
@Alexis it kinda suits a bigger piece better, it is more stable and seems to be what Enrico had in mind originally too?
That being said, it is smooth enough to be hit through a J-hook.
The FP makes up for its somewhat lesser extraction power in how practical it is to use. In spades. It is a breeze to clean if you do it regularly, and can hit very, very close to a Sub.
Taste differs because I have the SS atomiser so sometimes it is more pronounced on the FP, even with a slight Ti taste, and sometimes "fuller" on the Sub. Also depends on the strain I guess.
At the end of the day, the Sub is what helped me fuck combustion (FAST I may say!) but I also like having the FP on deck. They both complement each other very well.
Being practical, I admit to use more the FP, but also due to the Subs relative old age I wanted to keep it a bit under wraps so I can enjoy it longer hopefully.
I also wanted to give more use to my two tubes, which were a little abandoned, so had the idea of using the Sub on one tube and the FP on a smaller rig.
I really like it! best of both worlds again: lately I was too overwhelmed by the tubes and by having to hit that all the time as an only option, was a little tiring. And on the contrary, rigs forced me to crouch into uncomfortable positions. I'll see how I like it with twice the cleaning...
EDIT: even though FP struggles a little on high airflow tubes, or ones with a big, say 60mm body. IME it really shines on rigs up to 30cm, more or less (depending on your height, of course).
Hope it helps in any way.
And FWIW I know of a place or two that still has it? Located in EU though.
i can’t wait to buy one!
