The Grasshopper

[VegNVape]

...often quite sobering for the rest of us who sometimes suffer from over enthused inebriation!

- He says, in bright green oversize text

Love it @Snappo

 

[SmokinMagic]

I'm so terrible at waiting. The suspense is killing me! I wish we would at least get some new info or pics.

 

[BuzzDanklin]

@SmokinMagic I know its not the pics you want, but here are a few I took while hiking with the Grasshopper yesterday.

 

[vapebuddy13]

@SmokinMagic I know its not the pics you want, but here are a few I took while hiking with the Grasshopper yesterday.

How're you enjoying it with the time you've had so far?

 

[BuzzDanklin]

@vapebuddy13 I am very happy with it, I am still using it everyday, and it's still going strong.

 

[hiphopvaporman]

@vapebuddy13 I am very happy with it, I am still using it everyday, and it's still going strong.

So the latest discussion on FC is how the GH would fare as a first and only vaporizer for someone. I was waiting for the GH to be released to get some more user feedback but most people here agreed that the Arizer Solo or Air would be better as has a more established record.

What are your thoughts?

 

[BuzzDanklin]

@hiphopvaporman Arizer has a longterm proven record of being reliable so the Air/Solo definitely has that over the Grasshopper. However I think the Grasshopper is closer to combusting than the Air in the fact that you pull the GH out, click it on, its heated up in 5s, and you take 1-3 hits, and you are medicated and on your way. Whereas the Air/Solo is a session vape, which seems further from combusting. If the GH stays reliable I think it would make a very fine first vape. Mine has been reliable so far, and has shown no signs of weakness, but it's still young

 

[Spinuch]

@hiphopvaporman Arizer has a longterm proven record of being reliable so the Air/Solo definitely has that over the Grasshopper. However I think the Grasshopper is closer to combusting than the Air in the fact that you pull the GH out, click it on, its heated up in 5s, and you take 1-3 hits, and you are medicated and on your way. Whereas the Air/Solo is a session vape, which seems further from combusting. If the GH stays reliable I think it would make a very fine first vape. Mine has been reliable so far, and has shown no signs of weakness, but it's still young

I find this to be funny but I'm nearly sure nobody asked this question. How is the clip? if you have any experience with pocket knives and their clips you might understand how important a good clip is.

 

[VegNVape]

Hey @Spinuch

I do remember a similar question to this being responded to by @BuzzDanklin several pages back - & a quick search for the word 'clip' proved fruitful, so here ya go:

A question . . .

@BuzzDanklin I have a bit of an odd question: how tight is the clip on the 'Hopper? Does it need thicker material to be able to hold on? Is it possible for it to grip onto a single sheet of paper and stay without holding it like many real pens?

A response . . .

I just tried this, and it took 3 sheets of paper before it didn't fall. It is fairly heavy compared to a normal pen, so even though the clip was putting pressure on the single sheet of paper, it just want enough to hold the weight.

Also I have been carrying mine by the clip in my jeans pocket a lot, so that may have loosened it up. I have not bent mine yet, but you can just remove the battery cover, and bend the clip down tightly if you want, however if you make it put a lot of pressure on the pen body, it could make a nice spiral scratch

A picture of a Grasshopper . . .

. . . Just for old times sake.

Hop on

 

[vapebuddy13]

the fact that you pull the GH out, click it on, its heated up in 5s, and you take 1-3 hits, and you are medicated and on your way.

My favorite part about the GH, I love the fact that if you want something quick and only a little it's not some annoying process of getting it all heated up in a minute or so to take just a hit or 2 and put it away. Makes it more reasonable

 

[SmokinMagic]

@SmokinMagic I know its not the pics you want, but here are a few I took while hiking with the Grasshopper yesterday.

Awesome. I am just fine with those pics thanks

 

[Shit Snacks]

@BuzzDanklin your Hopper just loves climbing those gorgeous Montana trees doesn't he?

 

[hiphopvaporman]

I find this to be funny but I'm nearly sure nobody asked this question. How is the clip? if you have any experience with pocket knives and their clips you might understand how important a good clip is.

I would actually like to be able to remove the clip. I can't imagine actually needing it. When I throw a pen in my bag or pocket I don't ever use the clip. I don't think I've ever used the clip sticking out of my pocket like on the promo pictures on indiegogo.

Looks like it can't actually be removed without leaving a gap between the on/off switch and the body.

Maybe GH could sell the ring without the clip? I think it would actually make the GH look slick.

 

[Mister G]

Maybe GH could sell the ring without the clip? I think it would actually make the GH look slick.

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

 

[Delta3DStudios]

PM me @hiphopvaporman in May after the late Preorders ship - I might be able to design a 3D printed steel clip to cover the gap (assuming it's easy to remove the clip so I can take measurements with my GH)

 

[linux3214]

As much as a no clip grasshopper sounds slick, I'd expect the device to be prone to rolling without one. Maybe something more along the lines of creatively done placeholders for where the clip is supposed to be. Like how some fountain pens have snakes and other designs as clips.

 

[Mrbinky]

As much as a no clip grasshopper sounds slick, I'd expect the device to be prone to rolling without one. Maybe something more along the lines of creatively done placeholders for where the clip is supposed to be. Like how some fountain pens have snakes and other designs as clips.

Or a grasshopper.

 

[bounce5]

Is the vapor path in the GH completely isolated from the electronics? Are there any plastics in the vapor path? I know it's 95% metal, just wondered about the other 5%...and the vapor path. I asked @BuzzDanklin before but didn't get a response....not complaining, he's been generally awesome about answering questions.

 

[peaceonearth]

Is the vapor path in the GH completely isolated from the electronics? Are there any plastics in the vapor path? I know it's 95% metal, just wondered about the other 5%...and the vapor path. I asked @BuzzDanklin before but didn't get a response....not complaining, he's been generally awesome about answering questions.

This was Trevor's response to my vapor path inquiry:
"The air path is almost all stainless. It is a medical grade. There is a small amount of a very special material that is molded to form the funnel. This is a glass filled material that has a continuous operating temperature of 300C. Safety is very important to us."

Tho as I have the physics knowledge of common lake trout, no idea if that answered your question about isolating it from electronics...

 

[Severmore]

I would actually like to be able to remove the clip. I can't imagine actually needing it. When I throw a pen in my bag or pocket I don't ever use the clip. I don't think I've ever used the clip sticking out of my pocket like on the promo pictures on indiegogo.

Looks like it can't actually be removed without leaving a gap between the on/off switch and the body.

Maybe GH could sell the ring without the clip? I think it would actually make the GH look slick.

PM me @hiphopvaporman in May after the late Preorders ship - I might be able to design a 3D printed steel clip to cover the gap (assuming it's easy to remove the clip so I can take measurements with my GH)

As much as a no clip grasshopper sounds slick, I'd expect the device to be prone to rolling without one. Maybe something more along the lines of creatively done placeholders for where the clip is supposed to be. Like how some fountain pens have snakes and other designs as clips.

I asked Trevor about this a few weeks back...his response

"We don't have any plan to create a clip-less Grasshopper. You could grind yours off, but I can't say how it will look. Without a clip it will roll off most surfaces which we think is a pretty big disadvantage.

Best,

Trevor"

 

[delloy]

I would actually like to be able to remove the clip. I can't imagine actually needing it. When I throw a pen in my bag or pocket I don't ever use the clip. I don't think I've ever used the clip sticking out of my pocket like on the promo pictures on indiegogo.

Looks like it can't actually be removed without leaving a gap between the on/off switch and the body.

Maybe GH could sell the ring without the clip? I think it would actually make the GH look slick.

Can I ask why you might want to remove it and the advantages of doing so? I dont find it obtrusive or any hinderence, or adding any significant weight, just something to use if the need arises. Most pens have clips on them and it helps keep the stealthy look of the device in my opinion.

 

[bounce5]

This was Trevor's response to my vapor path inquiry:
"The air path is almost all stainless. It is a medical grade. There is a small amount of a very special material that is molded to form the funnel. This is a glass filled material that has a continuous operating temperature of 300C. Safety is very important to us."

Tho as I have the physics knowledge of common lake trout, no idea if that answered your question about isolating it from electronics...

That's good information. Thanks. It does make me wonder what the special material actually is - hopefully they will release that information. Maybe I should message them directly.

 

[VaPeD&CoNfUsEd]

They should've made the clip removeable for stirring/packing/emptying purposes.

 

[Delta3DStudios]

I asked Trevor about this a few weeks back...his response

"We don't have any plan to create a clip-less Grasshopper. You could grind yours off, but I can't say how it will look. Without a clip it will roll off most surfaces which we think is a pretty big disadvantage.

Best,

Trevor"

I can easily create a hump to prevent rolling off the table. I have a precision xacto pen knife, doesn't have a clip, but a little nub on the side is all it needs to prevent from rolling.

I personally want the clip, but I can see why some people wouldn't want it. So I'll offer a 3D printed solution for those who want something different. No worries, that's the beauty of 3D printing! Even if I only sell a handful of copies. there's no harm in designing it. it's not like I need to order 5000 copies pre-made

 

[BuzzDanklin]

Is the vapor path in the GH completely isolated from the electronics? Are there any plastics in the vapor path? I know it's 95% metal, just wondered about the other 5%...and the vapor path. I asked @BuzzDanklin before but didn't get a response....not complaining, he's been generally awesome about answering questions.

Sorry about missing your question bounce5, I try to hit every one I see, but I messed up and missed yours

There is a little ring at the end of the bowl that is a whiteish material. When I asked what it was, they explained it was a high heat safe material, but they would not say exactly what the material was, I got the vibe it was proprietary. I think this is the material that is supposed to slow down the transfer of heat from the body body to the tip.

As far as the vapor path being isolated, it looks like the vapor comes in the holes, and just goes by the heater itself, but I cant tell for sure.

They should've made the clip removeable for stirring/packing/emptying purposes.

If you unscrew the back, you can use the clip to stir, you just have to keep your finger over the battery or it will fall out while stirring