8 Testing-D3
No, no that’s not the power of the 8...there really is an eclipse happening.
So I took the 8 with me to a gathering of old farts (we are your grandparents). These are seasoned veterans (a couple of us literally) who’ve consumed all sorts of stuff in all sorts of apparatuses. Everybody understood it was a prototype.
I removed the inserts from the mouthpiece and replaced it with a ss screen up near the top. Gave more room to shake the contents during use. Since I was counting on shaking (not stirring) I used .35g loads.
Last note I took that still makes sense indicates startup to 330º was pretty close to D2 results. Tapering off with each use. After three rounds I charged them up again (In case you’re counting OF). Took approx. 90 minutes to recharge (don’t worry OF, I let them cool down before recharging). Then another three rounds.
ABV-the shaking makes a lot of difference. Uniformly browned except for one load I forgot and left in the bowl as it cooled. Some black stuff in that one...probably from contact with heating rod for extended time.
In sum it was a hit. Vapor was off and on, but then you have a bunch of different people using different techniques, no matter what you tell them. Nobody pulled any giant clouds, but then we mostly believe clouds represent “the tokes not taken”.
I/we all agreed it is a stylish piece of equipment. It looks like a light sabre when its all lit up...the colors are right and legible to old eyes too. The buttons are easy to push even for those with medical issues. Its not a party vape, but for one or two it’ll be great. Carry a couple of pre-measured loads with you and maybe an extra set of batteries and you’re good for the day. I certainly am looking forward to it. “Once the heat issue is fixed” they all chant in unison.
G-it occurred to me later (naturally) that I could have practically held a freaking tupperware party with your gear. If I hadn’t been focused on getting the stuff together for the 8 I could have taken my other pieces along. Nothing illegal going on as we are all MM patients. In fact we’ve discussed forming our own collective. At any rate I told them about the V1, V2, and the Persei. Should be getting website traffic at least. There are probably a significant number of folks who’d rather get their hands on something to check it out before they buy it.