Discontinued The Grasshopper
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I would describe turning my temp dial as "difficult". It takes quite a bit of effort, it does not spin easily at all.
Does anyone else have this experience? My GH is working perfectly, and I don't really need to change the temp setting. I think I want to leave it be since it's working so well for the week I've had it. Just wondering how easy it's supposed to be to turn it...?
YaFreekin Right
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It will actually charge for a while on the powerbank, what I believe is happening is it takes a very long time to switch between charging modes and during that time the powerbank no longer thinks there is a device attached to it. I've seen there are other powerbanks out there with a 40 second time out which I plan on ordering as it should eliminate this issue.
For the time being I just plug in my phone to charge at the same time & that seems to work for me.
A couple more thoughts now that I've used the hopper a bit more.
This thing is a portable godsend. As discreet as the puffit but as powerful as the milaana or a log. Sleek, easy to maintain, easy to use.
And while, it's not good at being a "session" vape or for groups, what it does do is demo really well. Hand a friend a grasshopper and let them take one or two hits and it will impress the hell out of them and hopefully convince them they can switch to vapor. I don't have many vapes that are this easy to hand someone new to vaping.
This is easily my go to 'public' vape now. Load it, throw it in my pocket, and its ready to go at a concert or movie theater or whatever. I'm finding very little if any risidual smell on the unit. This thing is perfect for the public, where I'm most likely going to sneak a couple of powerful bathroom hits here and there but I'm not out to have a session.
That all said, I'm glad this isn't my only vape or my main vape. For at home, its shortcomings are a bit much. Gets way too hot and goes through batteries way too quickly for a session. My Mi and Logs will still reign supreme at home, with the occasional show-stopping water hit from the hopper.
That's the other thing I love about this though -that silicone mouthpiece makes using this with glass so effortless and easy it's ridiculous. I'm using beautiful old glass pieces that I haven't used in years. Pieces built for combustion, with just a bowl and no GonG joints, work perfectly with the Grasshopper. It's such a nice feeling to use these pieces after so many years since I fucked combustion.
This thing is a portable godsend. As discreet as the puffit but as powerful as the milaana or a log. Sleek, easy to maintain, easy to use.
And while, it's not good at being a "session" vape or for groups, what it does do is demo really well. Hand a friend a grasshopper and let them take one or two hits and it will impress the hell out of them and hopefully convince them they can switch to vapor. I don't have many vapes that are this easy to hand someone new to vaping.
This is easily my go to 'public' vape now. Load it, throw it in my pocket, and its ready to go at a concert or movie theater or whatever. I'm finding very little if any risidual smell on the unit. This thing is perfect for the public, where I'm most likely going to sneak a couple of powerful bathroom hits here and there but I'm not out to have a session.
That all said, I'm glad this isn't my only vape or my main vape. For at home, its shortcomings are a bit much. Gets way too hot and goes through batteries way too quickly for a session. My Mi and Logs will still reign supreme at home, with the occasional show-stopping water hit from the hopper.
That's the other thing I love about this though -that silicone mouthpiece makes using this with glass so effortless and easy it's ridiculous. I'm using beautiful old glass pieces that I haven't used in years. Pieces built for combustion, with just a bowl and no GonG joints, work perfectly with the Grasshopper. It's such a nice feeling to use these pieces after so many years since I fucked combustion.
lovecrush
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Ok, after a few days using my grasshopper, here's what I usually do:
I like to use it dry at temperature 4.20 (
), with no silicon mouthpiece. I take a seven to ten seconds rip, then click to turn it off and pull some more. I let the mouthpiece cool a little (by holding it in my hands closed) for a few seconds before clicking again to vape more. The taste is just really delicious and the harshness is manageable this way at that temperature in my opinion.
I also labeled every single battery with a permanent marker with numbers from 1 to 8, so I can rotate between them easily.
I was wondering if @Ratchet could make a custom black silicon mouthpiece, since the white that comes with the hopper gets brown/yellowish with just a little usage.
I like to use it dry at temperature 4.20 (
), with no silicon mouthpiece. I take a seven to ten seconds rip, then click to turn it off and pull some more. I let the mouthpiece cool a little (by holding it in my hands closed) for a few seconds before clicking again to vape more. The taste is just really delicious and the harshness is manageable this way at that temperature in my opinion.I also labeled every single battery with a permanent marker with numbers from 1 to 8, so I can rotate between them easily.
I was wondering if @Ratchet could make a custom black silicon mouthpiece, since the white that comes with the hopper gets brown/yellowish with just a little usage.
btka
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try to push the dial down when turning.... do you have a gap on your backend?
I do not domthis but someone earleir mentioned this and when I tried it it worked.. the one who posted this also mentioned gh is aware of this and that this is intended by gh... maybe because it should not be easy turned unwanted when your gh is in your pocked
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Vapor_Eyes
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Mine is pretty difficult to turn, but if I press down on it it turns very easily. I am glad it is difficult to turn, that way it doesn't accidentally change temp setting.
I do have a decent sized gap below the temp dial. It doesn't bother me at all.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
This is another one of those great tips that should go in the troubleshooting resource.
UF GatorVaper
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DO YOU THINK IT'S STEALTHY ENOUGH?
I receive my 3 Hoppers in the mail yesterday, load and enjoy a pinch in one when my wife enters and says its time to leave for the birthday party. Her best friend is the former wife of a prominent (Florida) policeman and the party is for their son and is being held at his house. The new trophy wife has youngsters of her own and they have invited the swat team because they have kids young enough to play with hers and keep them out of her hair. So in addition to the usual police brass we have run into at his house from time to time, before the divorce, there are a bunch of young gung ho rising stars looking to impress them.
I vape nicotine from a big box mod that makes big clouds and the host has set up a fan in the corner of the pool deck for smokers and vapers to blow away the fumes. From time to time, when I find myself alone in the smoking area, I duck around the corner (out of sight) and take a rip from the hopper.
So I find myself alone, go to do that and discover the load in the first hopper is dead. No sweat, I have two more ready to go. I pull out the next, decide I'm going to see what it's like to hit it on 5 and let it rip. I turn the hopper off mid-hit and continue to pull on it to cool it and it's still in my mouth when a Dectective walks around the corner to light a cigarette, away from the breeze of the fan. My lungs are about to bust by the time he blows out a tobacco cloud and I decide my best chance is to blow my cannabis cloud into his cloud (and more or less into his face).
It's a very visable cloud I blow....He looks at me sort of startled, we both look at the grasshopper in my hand , I look back up at him thinking "I am so fucked", he shakes his head and says "I tried to quit using one of those things but it just didn't satisfy me". I pull out the box mod and tell him he needs one of these to quit, the little ones like this (holding up the GH in the other hand) are fine for social occasions, after you're over smoking, but you need to one of these steam machines to quit. He declined the offer to try one and walked away. I was going to tell him the red lights meant the battery was dead if he had wanted to try the GH but the lie was not needed.
For the rest of the evening I didn't bother going around the corner when i wanted a toke, instead I hit it (8 or 10 times) in open view with a dozen or more seasoned policemen within 20 feet of me. I usually picked a time when none were too near but finaly I'm confident enough (drunk/loaded enough) and I hit it right beside two cops smoking cigs, engaged in conversation, and paying no attention to me. I don't even try to avoid blowing the exhaust in their direction but just blow it out wthout turning away. They continued to ingnore me which answered the question to my satisfaction.
YES! it's stealty enough.
I receive my 3 Hoppers in the mail yesterday, load and enjoy a pinch in one when my wife enters and says its time to leave for the birthday party. Her best friend is the former wife of a prominent (Florida) policeman and the party is for their son and is being held at his house. The new trophy wife has youngsters of her own and they have invited the swat team because they have kids young enough to play with hers and keep them out of her hair. So in addition to the usual police brass we have run into at his house from time to time, before the divorce, there are a bunch of young gung ho rising stars looking to impress them.
I vape nicotine from a big box mod that makes big clouds and the host has set up a fan in the corner of the pool deck for smokers and vapers to blow away the fumes. From time to time, when I find myself alone in the smoking area, I duck around the corner (out of sight) and take a rip from the hopper.
So I find myself alone, go to do that and discover the load in the first hopper is dead. No sweat, I have two more ready to go. I pull out the next, decide I'm going to see what it's like to hit it on 5 and let it rip. I turn the hopper off mid-hit and continue to pull on it to cool it and it's still in my mouth when a Dectective walks around the corner to light a cigarette, away from the breeze of the fan. My lungs are about to bust by the time he blows out a tobacco cloud and I decide my best chance is to blow my cannabis cloud into his cloud (and more or less into his face).
It's a very visable cloud I blow....He looks at me sort of startled, we both look at the grasshopper in my hand , I look back up at him thinking "I am so fucked", he shakes his head and says "I tried to quit using one of those things but it just didn't satisfy me". I pull out the box mod and tell him he needs one of these to quit, the little ones like this (holding up the GH in the other hand) are fine for social occasions, after you're over smoking, but you need to one of these steam machines to quit. He declined the offer to try one and walked away. I was going to tell him the red lights meant the battery was dead if he had wanted to try the GH but the lie was not needed.
For the rest of the evening I didn't bother going around the corner when i wanted a toke, instead I hit it (8 or 10 times) in open view with a dozen or more seasoned policemen within 20 feet of me. I usually picked a time when none were too near but finaly I'm confident enough (drunk/loaded enough) and I hit it right beside two cops smoking cigs, engaged in conversation, and paying no attention to me. I don't even try to avoid blowing the exhaust in their direction but just blow it out wthout turning away. They continued to ingnore me which answered the question to my satisfaction.
YES! it's stealty enough.
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
I've always said the best way to hide is in plain sight, and to act like what you're doing is completely normal. That's a lot harder when you're holding a burning joint, but the Grasshopper makes it a piece of cake.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Hammahead
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Right on! I recommend the XTAR MC 1 plus. Charges my GH battery in 45 minutes from a cheap little 2600 mAh USB powerbank or any decent USB charger, plus it's super small and light. 10 euros only.
Here's my intoxicated voodoo* stoner brain again: I used the GH for a couple days, had not noticeable backend warming up at all. Read the tip with pressing down the control ring to make the temp selection easier -> first experience of warmed up back end. "Solved" the problem by fiddling about with the temp control ring and the clicker. Read the next tip regarding the turning the ring back and forth to get rid of warm/hot backend, successfully. But I didn't press the ring down when doing this. Any connection there? Maybe its not such a good idea pressing down the control, like, at all?
Another thing: When I change the battery, and the temp is set any higher than 1, the red led will blink for a sec at a certain position of the backend while screwing it on or off. Only when I set the temp ring on 1 there is no red led visible. So when I open the battery compartment I set the ring to 1 and after I closed it, I put it back to 4 or 5. Has significantly reduced warm back end experiences for me, and is so much more convenient than *sacrificing chicken or the likes.
jabba
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Ha...this whole write-up made me laugh. #1...I'm sure glad that my wife is not friends with a prominent cop's wife. I like law enforcement just fine....but never felt that I had much in common lol. I do agree that the GH is as stealthy as it gets. Despite stealthiness...as I have aged...I am much less likely to take a unit and material with me when out & about. Simple risk vs. reward. I wonder if any of the police were actually aware of your transgressions...but given the location and your attendance....rather opted to 'look the other way'. Most cops are able to recognize cannabis vapor/smoke when blown in their face. Most cops don't want to arrest a guest at a cop party being staged by their superior....after drinking a face full of liquor themselves. You wrote a great story!...but word to the wise...don't get too complacent...keep your wits about you.
My thoughts exactly! Odds are that several cops at the party were hip to the GH and it's immediate use, and I personally would never take a chance on embarrassing or compromising my party host/friend with even a hint of possible "guilt by association". I would only add that if a toke is absolutely necessary, leave the party premises, by car if possible and at a good distance away.
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Hammahead
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Actually I would doubt the vapor part of this, its sooo different from combusted weed. Using winterized concentrate would be even less identifiable, so thats my favorite for hitting it up in my daily commute, in the smokers ghetto on central station.
This being said: I would not do it in the face of cops at a party. First, you never really know 100% sure, and 2nd, if someone gets aware, I'd bring him in a very shitty situation where he'd have to choose between committing a felony by ignoring me, or fucking up the party, where we're both guests. Guess I'd hit it in the bathroom
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
I don't think pressing it down is the issue as I did that a lot when I first got my Grasshopper and my backend never got hot. At first I figured pressing it down was a feature, so it could be easy to turn when needed, but wouldn't turn accidentally in your pocket. I'm still not sure if that's intended or not.
I think what happened was you may have had some dirt in the gap and pressing down on the temp dial may have wedged it in further, disrupting the circuit. Spinning the dial may have worked it back out.
After I initially fixed my warm backend the gap looked clean upon initial inspection. When I held it between my eyes and a light, eclipse style, and rotated it I could still see fine particles of dust here and there.
I'm out of compressed air unfortunately so I haven't been able to get the gap completely clean yet. My backend is still staying cool so I'm not in a huge rush.
Mr. Me2
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Have you used compressed air to clean out the mouthpiece and/or oven?
I've been looking for the best brush to clean both. I tried the ff brush, but it's too short. I've been using the Crafty brush, but I'd really prefer one with fewer bristles (a narrower diameter). Figure I'll find the right thing in an art supply store. But any suggestions are much appreciated!
jabba
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Actually I would doubt the vapor part of this, its sooo different from combusted weed. Using winterized concentrate would be even less identifiable, so thats my favorite for hitting it up in my daily commute, in the smokers ghetto on central station.
This being said: I would not do it in the face of cops at a party. First, you never really know 100% sure, and 2nd, if someone gets aware, I'd bring him in a very shitty situation where he'd have to choose between committing a felony by ignoring me, or fucking up the party, where we're both guests. Guess I'd hit it in the bathroom
You remember the old saying "if it's too loud...then you are too old"? Now I understand. Back in high school and college days....I'd puff ANYWHERE without thought. There are few places (worthy of visiting) that I did not break the law. At virtually any time during that decade...had I been pulled over...a near certain arrest would have taken place. Looking back on it....I was taking crazy risks with my future...and was behaving like an entitled idiot. I still have friends...some of which are high paid licensed professionals...and who are old enough to know better....who continue this type of reckless behavior.
I'm not preaching...to each his/her own....this is America. I personally feel that I have too much to lose.
Some 10 years ago I attended an invite only poker game at an unfamiliar location. My cocktail must have been drugged by some complete asshole....because despite only a couple of drinks....I awoke in a horrible jail without any knowledge of how I had gotten there...or where my car was....or whether I had potentially hurt someone. It was awful, it cost me a lot of money, and my pride took an awful ding. It also taught me a valuable lesson...and now I seldom act contrary to my own subjective risk vs. reward model.
I see folks who have these cases for their vehicles...and travel with all kinds of contraband...and do it daily. Realize it or not....it is crazy behavior. Even if you don't cause the problem....a problem can happen upon you....and your mere possession of contraband will be one aspect that you will not talk your way out of.
Just sayin'
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
I wouldn't blow compressed air in the oven, you are not supposed to blow in the oven at all.
The brush I got with my CFX is the perfect size for the Grasshopper: http://bndlsvapes.com/oven-cleaning-brush.html
I rarely brush it out anymore, I did brush it a lot at first. Partly because I don't care as much but I've also found that once the metal was "seasoned" my cannabis doesn't stick nearly as much. Occasionally, maybe once a week I will brush the oven.
I've had my hopper for 5 weeks now and I haven't cleaned the oven with iso yet, and it doesn't look dirty at all.
After 4 weeks I soaked the mouthpiece in iso for the first time. There wasn't even much build up yet surprisingly.
I use my hopper every day but I don't use it all day, at home I usually use other vapes. If I was using it as my main vape I'm sure I would have to clean it more often.
Mr. Me2
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Thanks! Is this worthy to be added to Resources?
greenextinguisher
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@UF GatorVaper - it definitely seems that the officer you were in close proximity was unaware of what you were doing at the time (based on the convo) and that is a testament to stealthiness. Thanks for sharing the story. That was a high risk scenario! I agree it is certainly possible that some at the party knew or would have known what you were up to. I also buy that some vapor would be hard to identify and being that the officer you spoke with had experience with ejuice, he would be aware that they come in all sorts of flavors. haha
In my experience, police are not any more anti cannabis than an average person. They don't indulge themselves generally due to drug testing, but they are also not interested in enforcing that rule especially in a private setting when off duty.
Off topic anecdote: September 11, 2002 I was at a memorial party in Chinatown/Little Italy. It was hosted by this guy that was pretty well known in the neighborhood for smoking joints on the corner in front of his building every night. Fire and PD were in and out all night. Although terribly sad, it was also an amazing night and wonderful experience to share with all those fine men and women. His standard tray of weed was on display and people were smoking all over the place. No one gave a shit.
In my experience, police are not any more anti cannabis than an average person. They don't indulge themselves generally due to drug testing, but they are also not interested in enforcing that rule especially in a private setting when off duty.
Off topic anecdote: September 11, 2002 I was at a memorial party in Chinatown/Little Italy. It was hosted by this guy that was pretty well known in the neighborhood for smoking joints on the corner in front of his building every night. Fire and PD were in and out all night. Although terribly sad, it was also an amazing night and wonderful experience to share with all those fine men and women. His standard tray of weed was on display and people were smoking all over the place. No one gave a shit.
MoltenTiger
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and to think I avoided using it in a supermarket
It's pretty stealthy, just got to play the part well
The MFLB brush is great, it's almost too wide (I cut off about 7 bristles to get it fitting easily), but the bristles are firm and it's a great brush for vaping in general.
The other end works nicely for dislodging stubborn ABV too.
It's pretty stealthy, just got to play the part well
The MFLB brush is great, it's almost too wide (I cut off about 7 bristles to get it fitting easily), but the bristles are firm and it's a great brush for vaping in general.
The other end works nicely for dislodging stubborn ABV too.
Hammahead
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Well... I'm 53 years old, I only use public transport when I blaze it and I only do it in public, when I'm a blade of grass in a huge meadow. I did my share of really stupid, unnecessarily risky dumbassery, trust me. Taking two, three practically odorless tokes from something that looks like an ecig, at a place where the stank of smoldering cigarette filters would cover up if I smoked opium laced with ammonium chloride, among dozen others either producing smelly smoke or even more smelly vape... that's a pretty low risk in my book. I appreciate the concern though...
