Some different stems (and adapter) I've been trying out in the Supreme. Some work better than others. Some surprisingly well !
Stock Aluminum Stem
8mm One Hitter
8mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem
9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem
and
9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem w/ ss screen & nug plug for ground bud
9mm Vapolution 2.0 Bent Stem
9mm Vapolution 2.0 All-In-Wonder Bowl w/ Carb
14mm Male to Female Adapter (convection setup)
...and a cut down 9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem so I can use it w/ my J-hooks & Banger Hanger
14mm Male to Female Adapter w/ Vapocane Screens...
...and 14mm Male to Female Adapter w/ Vapocane Screens & Herbalizer Mesh Pads for double deckers Supreme style (thanks
@lazylathe!)
Been having more success w/ this setup using hand torn bud or a course grind compared to a medium or fine grind
Same order as the 1st picture above
Direct comparison shot between the Stock Aluminum Stem & 9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem
(Don't mind the chip. It fell off the table photographing this & was later sanded down.)
Two notes about using the 9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stems
1) While testing out really low & high temps, I tried a 400°F full conduction direct draw hit w/ the 9mm Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem.
It's the only time the SV3 caused me physical discomfort. Had me hacking up both lungs for 10 minutes straight. Felt like a hot blow dryer straight down the gullet. I dare you.
Don't burn your lips!
2) I inverted the Vapolution 2.0 Straight Stem to hold more & loaded it up w/ 6 or 7 chunks using a nug plug. Inserted halfway through heating at 160° & had it peak at 335°F. OMFG. Without a doubt the BEST tasting hit of flower I've had to this point in my life. Tasted just like cotton candy! The nug plug didn't hold though & the suction caused the bud to fall back to the pinch in the stem. Ahh...
...so that's the secret here. Tried it a few more times (w/ & w/o water), and had success every time. The bud looks like its been gently scrubbed of some terps, but still green as fuck & ready to be used for a high temp hit. My favorite way to flavor chase w/ the SV3.
A two handed affair w/ the carb, but works perfectly for higher temp direct draw hits (and puts out clouds comparable to my J-hooks). Thanks for the idea
@vapirtoo!