Looks like I need to address a few things...
I have muscle problems in my hand. Holding the ignition down is a bit of a disability for me. I have torch lighters with flame locks and I have no problem avoiding house fires. That's just me.
Unfortunately, the Hammer PRO does not have a lock for the igniter. I actually have a couple of samples that you turn on the fuel and then click the button to ignite it. These units stay lit until you turn off the fuel (no need to hold the button). Ultimately we decided that this is a significant hazard and could be a liability to the Hammer.
I think they were having financial issues which is why they would like to do an IG. I can imagine them getting at a point where many had ignitor issues and they couldn't keep up with the demand of complete replacements.
This is not true. Over the past two years, I have had to replace maybe 20 igniters.
All piezo-igniters (no matter how well built) will eventually wear out. But no Hammerhead should be without their favorite tool, so the new *Lifetime Warranty* includes replacement igniters!!! If you don’t abuse you Hammer, it will literally last a lifetime.
Finally... I’ve seen several comments questioning our choice to launch the Hammer PRO on Indiegogo versus a more “traditional” product launch. I wanted to address those comments so that you all can understand our thought process and motivation. Obviously the original Hammer has been in production for two years now… So why are we launching the Hammer PRO on Indiegogo?
We are in good company with several other established vape manufacturers who chose to launch an improved version in this manner. The broad appeal of crowdfunding helps us cast a wide net. You guys are vaporizer enthusiasts who actively seek out new products, but there are still many people out there who have never heard of the Hammer. We are a small company with limited resources and this allows us to speak to a much larger audience.
Of course we could have just released the Hammer PRO direct to our website and distributors, but once the Hammer PRO is widely available we will have to maintain a higher price to avoid undercutting our resellers. So we are using Indiegogo to give you early access… everyone likes a better product at a lower price…. right?
I am a full time glassblower (the Hammer is a second job for me). I do not do this for the money… I do this because I LOVE it! Until the start of this campaign, the Hammer was completely funded by me. I had to melt a lot of glass to pay for the initial tooling costs… But that only covered the most necessary tools. We try to produce as much of the Hammer as possible in the USA, and consequently we still do a lot of things by hand. Now, the company is growing and we need additional capital to continue to operate smoothly.
The Hammer PRO is already happening (Hammer PROs will be delivered to everyone that contributes). All of the funding generated from this campaign will help us to grow our brand by acquiring new tooling and staff - keeping production and assembly here in the USA. Of course it would be amazing to reach our target… but our funding goal is just that… a goal. Even if we do not reach it, I will still consider the campaign a success. The Hammer PRO would not be here without all of you and we are grateful for every bit of your support.
NO MORE wispy HITS
David