hi_there
Well-Known Member
Haha, but they charge a huge premium for their vapes, so when you pay $450 you are probably covering them for 5 or 6 replacements at cost!
Discontinued The Grasshopper
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Haha, but they charge a huge premium for their vapes, so when you pay $450 you are probably covering them for 5 or 6 replacements at cost!
grokit
well-worn member
I'm with you, but also hoping that this is just more of the same while they get the new manufacturing thingamajiggie up to speed, which I'm guessing might be a bit complicated. But I can't even remember what that that thingamajiggie is, just that it's not the bigazz battery charger it's the other one.
vapebuddy13
Your resident Super Hero
yeah, i know things are hectic and everything over there but they are just not being careful/thorough it seems
vapebuddy13
Your resident Super Hero
design and create revolutionary product... cant even send proper replacement color... if I wasnt at work and lazy id make a "you had one job" or something meme lol
I really do have high hopes for my hopper, I just feel like the "they still have a long way to go" conversation isn't going anywhere and is continuing way longer than it should.
edit: I wonder how the SS case is coming along...
grokit
well-worn member
I think it's more so due to the complexity of the device itself. There's what like 60-something parts that make up the Grasshopper? I have a hard enough time designing accessories with 3 parts to fit together. Mass producing something with so many tiny interlocking parts must be a nightmare.
It seems like a majority of the issues currently seem to reside in the back clicker section.
Seems like growing pains. Even apple can flop a launch now and again and it they have lots of money. When the GH faults it seems like the response is quick and generous.
I thought it was 30 custom parts?
Either way, nobody can see all of the angles all of the time.
I think how they respond is more important than what has happened. Did you expect a project that was delayed 2 years to come to a super smooth conclusion?
This is from the last update:
"This last week two custom machines came online. The first was a large scale battery charger that will accommodate shipping of over 100 units per day. We think it’s important that that battery in the Hopper arrives charged so you can use it right away. The second machine tests the heater functionality of every unit before leaving the facility. This will help speed up the quality control process while also providing a consistent testing environment."
Sounds like they should see more failures before we do after the change?
I thought it was 30 custom parts?
Either way, nobody can see all of the angles all of the time.
I think how they respond is more important than what has happened. Did you expect a project that was delayed 2 years to come to a super smooth conclusion?
This is from the last update:
"This last week two custom machines came online. The first was a large scale battery charger that will accommodate shipping of over 100 units per day. We think it’s important that that battery in the Hopper arrives charged so you can use it right away. The second machine tests the heater functionality of every unit before leaving the facility. This will help speed up the quality control process while also providing a consistent testing environment."
Sounds like they should see more failures before we do after the change?
shadymilkman
Well-Known Member
27 in the rear end alone.
grokit
well-worn member
That's what I was hoping for, but unfortunately there is nothing about a battery charger or a heater tester that screams either increased efficiency of assembly, or reduced mechanical/electrical failures.
TheWhisper
Well-Known Member
The Kim Kardashian of vapes?
I know it's easy to get frustrated with the bumpy road we've been traveling with the GH so far, but I'd advise folks not to get too discouraged. I've experienced that sinking feeling myself, but I've got a working GH now, and it's my daily driver. It's not perfect, but it's an awesome device for $99 it cost me, and I'm very happy.
Vapetrees
Vaped Out
Why is it not perfect?
WoodyWeedPecker
Well-Known Member
What makes it awesome?
dac13
Well-Known Member
I'm also curious as to what you think needs improved. and you paid $99 but now they are $150-200, would you have been happy paying $150-200 for your GH?
Vapzilla
Well-Known Member
Awesome looking vape, thanks and enjoy your new toy. Just a word of caution, I'm not sure that you'd want to put anything on those threads due to them conducting the flow of the power for the heater. It maybe fine for the front cap threads, but the rear ones are on the back end which is already causing problems. From what I've read just keeping them clean is the best bet.
Well...here is the first green Ti in the wild I've seen posted. All looks really nice. The threads on the front and rear piece are very fine. I have other instruments with the same and would suggest covering with a really light layer of vaseline. Makes cleaning much easier. Not gooped on, but just a layer and then wiped off with a cloth.
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grokit
well-worn member
I've been wondering about using dielectric grease on these threads 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease#As_a_sealant_around_electrical_contacts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease#As_a_sealant_around_electrical_contacts
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I am hoping that the Grasshopper doesn't go too much farther than $200 because that would price many folks out of the market. The $200 price tag seems to be about mid range for a vaporizer.
I think it's was wise for them to purchase the large quantity battery charger so they know these things are work before they leave GHL. It's more important that these units work properly than being in too much of a hurry to produce mass vaporizers. The most important thing they need to concentrate on is quality control. They will achieve mass production eventually. If I bought one I want it to work, especially if I have waited 2 years.
I think it's was wise for them to purchase the large quantity battery charger so they know these things are work before they leave GHL. It's more important that these units work properly than being in too much of a hurry to produce mass vaporizers. The most important thing they need to concentrate on is quality control. They will achieve mass production eventually. If I bought one I want it to work, especially if I have waited 2 years.
vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Obviously the battery charger - or what ever it might be - doesn't help the QC... Heard from a fellow member who just got his unit along with 3 extra batteries. 2 of em are not working properly...
Unit itself has a backend issue also - the heat dial or connection to the heater are not ok or not having been adjusted. Level 1 heats up really high, even higher than level 5. Can't say more, but I'm sure he will report here when he's got time.
StonedPerk
Light up the world
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natural farmer
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Glad I went with pre-ordering the RBT 18mmUS18650 until the Hopper production is ironed out… 
I am sure the GH will change the vaporizer world forever once it proves to be reliable! It really is the ideal vape for me for most situations and scenarios. The one to rule them all!
Flame powered vapes excluded… 
I am sure the GH will change the vaporizer world forever once it proves to be reliable! It really is the ideal vape for me for most situations and scenarios. The one to rule them all!
Flame powered vapes excluded… It gets hot, and I need to let it cool down after 2 or 3 hits. So it's not great in a group setting - its really more of a "personal vape".
What makes it awesome?
Great hits, great taste, a less than 5 second warm up time from the time you turn it on until you're hitting it, and stealth. I use it in public places and around people all the time.
It's worth $200 IMO. Not sure I'd go much over $200, but that's more about my own finances than anything else.
The only thing I'd improve - although I don't see how it's physically possible - is the heat situation.