brandonflav
mastermind behind the great Vapor Caper
=
The HD Vape
- Thread starter brandonflav
- Start date
ClemsonVapor489
Well-Known Member
I don't really see what is "steep" about the price. This is a very cool looking piece, and that by itself will sell some people. Add to that the fact that it simulates the act of smoking a bowl (right down to flicking the lighter) that some long term stoners have become so attached to...this could be very appealing as a beginner vape as well.
Hope somebody has it or gets it. It's cheaper than all the other vapes on my "to collect" list.
Hope somebody has it or gets it. It's cheaper than all the other vapes on my "to collect" list.
Beezleb
Well-Known Member
I agree ClemsonVapor489. If it does perform as one would expect it should sell but it would be better if the price point was more in line with the competition. $160.00 for the lighter based vape is a bit much since you can get a quality desktop electric vape in that range.
However, I can see how to some that would not be so much an issue as it does look pretty cool. As long as it performs well. I personally would be worried about breaking the glass diffuser though.
However, I can see how to some that would not be so much an issue as it does look pretty cool. As long as it performs well. I personally would be worried about breaking the glass diffuser though.
DevoTheStrange
Ia! Ia! Vapor Fthagn!
but a good majority of that 160 is for the glass piece, if you look on his page the vaporizing part is only $25. however I don't think this particular vape attachment will work with any glass piece but the one it is sold with. so that means 135 for the piece... bit pricey... but not that pricey.. hell the glass vaporgenie is 100...
I've seen bubblers that are more simple looking than that go for twice that price. (granted this piece is not a bubbler)
I think its an interesting idea and cool looking piece.
I've seen bubblers that are more simple looking than that go for twice that price. (granted this piece is not a bubbler)
I think its an interesting idea and cool looking piece.
ClemsonVapor489
Well-Known Member
You're right Beezleb, it is a bit much since you can get a desktop for around that (or much lower, if you sacrifice a little efficiency/a few extras like "accurate temperature monitoring").
I was comparing it to the Iolite...EDIT: I see now that people were (rightfully) comparing this to the VG, and when that's done...yeah, the price tag is a bit steep. I passed over the VG when looking for portables because I found the LB first, and after that lighters just weren't appealing. I had forgotten it was a lighter/pipe vape too.
*Stumbles away through the noobfog*
I was comparing it to the Iolite...EDIT: I see now that people were (rightfully) comparing this to the VG, and when that's done...yeah, the price tag is a bit steep. I passed over the VG when looking for portables because I found the LB first, and after that lighters just weren't appealing. I had forgotten it was a lighter/pipe vape too.
*Stumbles away through the noobfog*
lepstadder
Well-Known Member
I would love to get something like this for camping!
Someone should buy one and let us know how well it performs.
Someone should buy one and let us know how well it performs.
aero18
vaporist
After recommending the bowl idea (similar to the VaporStar in function) to the guy, he emailed me back saying:
Sent by HDvape on January 05, 2010:
"Heh, you hit the nail on the head. This is currently in the works. Should be up within 2 days.
I will also have some much simpler versions of the pipe so that the price can be more reasonable.
I think once people start using them they should be pretty popular. Changed my whole way of doing things, that's for sure!
Thank you!"
Sent by HDvape on January 05, 2010:
"Heh, you hit the nail on the head
. This is currently in the works. Should be up within 2 days.I will also have some much simpler versions of the pipe so that the price can be more reasonable.
I think once people start using them they should be pretty popular. Changed my whole way of doing things, that's for sure!
Thank you!"
brandonflav
mastermind behind the great Vapor Caper
=
ClemsonVapor489
Well-Known Member
I want a VHW too...bad. But I want to do it right (stand, joints, prolly the standard bong I don't care about aesthetics) so it'll have to wait a bit.
brandonflav
mastermind behind the great Vapor Caper
=
ClemsonVapor489
Well-Known Member
The waterpipe adapters are now available:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38001683
If you already have a pipe, this just became really affordable.
EDIT: IF the diffuser comes with the adapter...I believe it does as it is in the pics, but can't seem to contact the guy to ask without signing up for an account...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38001683
If you already have a pipe, this just became really affordable.
EDIT: IF the diffuser comes with the adapter...I believe it does as it is in the pics, but can't seem to contact the guy to ask without signing up for an account...
DevoTheStrange
Ia! Ia! Vapor Fthagn!
Yeah, it is unclear if the adapter is separate. If it were separate that would be 90 bux total (65 for the adapter, and 25 for the heat diffuser. then you gotta throw in shipping... only a few bux less than the Glass VaporGenie. Personally I would rather get the glass VG. There is a filter between the flame and the bowl. On this thing looks like it is just a straight shot through the diffuser.
Now if the diffuser is included in the $65 prices, I would be more tempted too buy
Now if the diffuser is included in the $65 prices, I would be more tempted too buy
brandonflav
mastermind behind the great Vapor Caper
=
ClemsonVapor489
Well-Known Member
If he clears that up (and it IS included) I'll order one...
DevoTheStrange
Ia! Ia! Vapor Fthagn!
it says heat diffuser included
Looks like he also added another style of pipe as well.
Looks like he also added another style of pipe as well.
brandonflav
mastermind behind the great Vapor Caper
=
stinkmeaner
Well-Known Member
Interesting idea but it seems like the price is inflated because of the word "vaporizer". Similar glass pieces without the heat deflector cost under $50, for $159 you can get some real art. I can see the Glass Vapor Genie costing a little more because it is a established company with a reputation a little more overhead maybe but this guy is taxing us poor vaporist. You could probably have a local glass blower copy the design for $30-40.
MichMartin
Well-Known Member
Has anyone tried this yet?
Beezleb
Well-Known Member
I like the prices on them now and if in the market for a lighter based vaporizer pipe or attachment to a bong I would consider it.
Some good reviews would be great but speaking on the price point for them they they are comparable to the competition where in my original post in this thread speaks of an initial higher price and slightly different product. Sadly, I can find nothing on its performance.
Some good reviews would be great but speaking on the price point for them they they are comparable to the competition where in my original post in this thread speaks of an initial higher price and slightly different product. Sadly, I can find nothing on its performance.
SkollIstKrieg
Well-Known Member
I managed to find this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jolu4zugJuY
Looks nearly identical to clear dome's vape. :/ Will be interesting to see CD's beta tester's reviews and if/how they get compared to this.
Looks nearly identical to clear dome's vape. :/ Will be interesting to see CD's beta tester's reviews and if/how they get compared to this.
MichMartin
Well-Known Member
I got this and I am really satisfied.
I like it so much I ordered the gong version as well.
I like it so much I ordered the gong version as well.
caseball2051
Well-Known Member
Hello everyone.
This is my first time making a thread like this. There is another thread available but I figured that since I will be purchasing this unit, I should make a thread 100% dedicated to it because the thread isnt very sufficient. (http://fuckcombustion.com/viewtopic.php?id=1947) <- original thread.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55593059/hdvape-waterpipe-adapter
This is the HDvape.
I have emailed the maker on ETSY and linked him to the forum and I hope that he joins up to answer any questions, because I emailed him a few myself. If I get the answers I am looking for I am going to pull the trigger later today!
here is a video of the unit in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jolu4zugJuY
This is my first time making a thread like this. There is another thread available but I figured that since I will be purchasing this unit, I should make a thread 100% dedicated to it because the thread isnt very sufficient. (http://fuckcombustion.com/viewtopic.php?id=1947) <- original thread.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55593059/hdvape-waterpipe-adapter
This is the HDvape.
I have emailed the maker on ETSY and linked him to the forum and I hope that he joins up to answer any questions, because I emailed him a few myself. If I get the answers I am looking for I am going to pull the trigger later today!
here is a video of the unit in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jolu4zugJuY