Tafée Bowle

[letter never sent]

I'll be interested to hear the early reports and find out whether this thing is all that different from the original.

The battery is six times larger than the OG? I find that hard to believe. Makes you wonder what they were thinking with the original being so tiny.

I thought I read the OG stems won't work with the new unit, but they look exactly the same in the photos. I wonder what's different? It would have been nice if you could just upgrade to the new puck.

Tafée is really not good at marketing their products. The website needs a refresh so badly.

 

[m0sh]

No, it was 369 USD.
If you check the shop, Bowle™ is 369 USD and the new version (Bowle™ Series II) is 420 USD.

Yeah I guess it was 420 with shipping, but I got mine for POTV, I guess it's not going there any time soon?

 

[staircase slight of hand]

Yeah, mine was $369 with shipping included, straight from Tafee, January 2021.

 

[LAWTHEONE]

I bought version one shortly after it’s released and I thought it was 399 because I got the large cup, but I could be wrong. I know I paid more for the larger cup.

 

[rnartian]

When it comes to stems, etc. they kind of seem like founders/loyalty bonuses when they carry over. Modular designs that don't make past versions obsolete make you feel better about having invested in the original. But if it's needed to fit improvements, I guess that's the sacrifice
When you get the Bowle II, can you let us know if the old stems would fit with a few alterations?

 

[m0sh]

I just realized shipping is not available for me

FML

 

[budweis]

I just realized shipping is not available for me

FML

Same here. Hopefully Verdampftnochmal or Vapefiend gonna open the orders soon.

 

[vapviking]

When it comes to stems, etc. they kind of seem like founders/loyalty bonuses when they carry over. Modular designs that don't make past versions obsolete make you feel better about having invested in the original. But if it's needed to fit improvements, I guess that's the sacrifice
When you get the Bowle II, can you let us know if the old stems would fit with a few alterations?

The indicator for me is that there is now a Potter II appearing on the site. So I think we may see slightly larger pots and stems, with no carry over.

The battery is six times larger than the OG? I find that hard to believe. Makes you wonder what they were thinking with the original being so tiny.

I think that originally, the Bowle people saw this device as being for one or two bowls, then done. Y'know, along with your iced tea. So the 750mah battery (which also kept overall size down) seemed okay. Clearly they are responding to user feedback now with 5,000mah.

While actual size may not be 6x, capacity seems to be.

 

[JCat]

I am considering pulling the trigger ... but should probably wait

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

I am considering pulling the trigger ... but should probably wait

Same here. I want to hear the feedback first. Especially since the company has provided very little information. I guess that's just good business in their minds.

 

[NightBeast6909]

Was there supposed to be a confirmation email after orders are placed? I didn't seem to get one. I have a pending charge from Tafee on my credit card, but that's it. Not sure if I messed something up.

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

@NightBeast6909 -- Check your spam/junk folder

I received an order confirmation email immediately after purchase

it included an order summary with order number, and a note:

"we're getting your order ready to be shipped, we will notify you when it has been sent"

many ecommerce folks set their software to put charge as pending, then commit the charge after shipping. My card also lists a pending transaction, ordered last Friday

 

[jbm]

Trigger pulled. Got confirmation email.

 

[m0sh]

I got an email back:
"
We are grateful for your interest in Bowle Series II; your support is invaluable.
We are currently trying to sort out shipping outside North America directly to customers.
If you can hold on just a little longer, we will have a solution.

We are also working to have Bowle Series II become available through our accredited retailers in your region shortly. We estimate this will happen in two weeks.
We must apologize for the limited launch availability. Your patience is very much appreciated, and we look forward to being able to deliver pleasurable aromatherapy experiences to you with Bowle Series II as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and your support,


Best Regards,
The Tafée Team.

"

You all have your opinion, but I just love this guys, I will wait until the end of time if it matters...

Enjoy the new device and do tell if it extracts better! that would be mind blowing

 

[staircase slight of hand]

Huh, looks like they sold out the initial batch. Anyone in the mood to make a wager as to whether this will be restocked before 2027?

 

[cptofnthng]

Q3/23 restock coming soon, stay tuned

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

Charging now

Freebies for early buyers include stubby stem and aluminum potter grinder

They didn't change the paper quick start guide, and no Series 2 manual online at the moment. Waiting for first full charge before using, so have to assume operation hasn't changed, but interested in the utility of the new haptic feature

Don't be a bonehead like me and try swapping stems between devices

Oddly, stems seem same dimensions. But a tight fit for new stem in old Bowle -- so much so that I already nicked the finish on new stem. Old stem in new Bowle doesn't feel snug or air tight

Seems like same outer finish as old Bowle, but I may be mistaken?

Edit: almost done charging, 90 min so far

Remember to register your unit, I just did

That's when I noticed this Serial Number:

(teachers always said I was "special")

Another Edit:

Arrived empty, little over two hours to fully charge. I may be blind, but didn't see a charging block included in kit, so I used my cheapo 45W block. Be sure to use a high speed usb C cable like the great one included by Tafee

Trying to be consistent to get good pots/charge number -- 3 six sec draws at level 3, then 3 more at level 4

I tried a draw at the new level 5, char taste and dark herb

Haptic feedback when ready to draw. Just a two second wait anyway, so, um... Suppose it's useful to know that Bowle is still on, if you can't see the lights through your drink? Or if you can't see after drinks?

No mystery heater cutoff to blue during draw yet

 

[Vitolo]

I may be blind, but didn't see a charging block included in kit, so I used my cheapo 45W block

I admit that my unit's been stored for almost 2 years now due to Uncle Sam, but I can't remember a charging block that you speak of.
I may just not remember. Can you help me remember what that's about?

 

[staircase slight of hand]

It’s this one: https://www.planetofthevapes.com/products/tafee-bowle-usb-charger-cable

v1 was notoriously picky about the charger/cable being used; hopefully the upgrade to the usb-c standard has made that pickiness a thing of the past.

 

[buckhakeesah]

Mines on charger as well. Came charged with two leds. I didn’t receive the charging block either and went back to the website. Looks like it doesn’t come with one any longer so I am using the version one block I have at home. Cheers to freshly new bowles

 

[Vitolo]

It’s this one: https://www.planetofthevapes.com/products/tafee-bowle-usb-charger-cable

Thanks. I appreciate the link!

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

Performance is still great, with longer battery life, sweet! Six pots done so far, says 4 out of 5 battery bars

Maybe it's because my older Bowle is 4 years old, but the new Series 2 Bowle seems easier to draw, less restrictive??

IMHO, as of end of first day, Bruno done good

Bravo, Bruno ... for your vision, and tenacity, and balls
(no, not like ball vape balls -- but close)

 

[LAWTHEONE]

To me, it feels more solid in the hand. The battery is the first major noticeable difference. It does seem to have less restriction which I have to get used to. The hits are pleasant and remind me of my original. With the less restriction I have to adjust my technique slightly but I haven’t perfected it yet.

This is the only vape I have zero issue using without water. I can’t wait to be walking around sipping and puffin this summer.

Well worth the weight and price

 

[buckhakeesah]

Well I’m on two to three LEDs and that’s good enough for me. Anything beyond seems a bit too toasty for me with just flower only. Might be better with topped concentrate at levels above 3 for me.

 

[Shit Snacks]

Always surprises how apparently so few people prefer to use the lowest setting like me, perhaps wise to ignore that request lol