GratefulVapor
Phish Head
My name will be up soon. I'm actually looking forward to using more flowers again.I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season.
Jeppy, how long has your 'second wait' been so far? I'm just curious (not in any rush). I finally told Alan to throw my name back on the 'ol list, late last month. I had been wanting to do so for a while, & simply couldn't resist after seeing the new cores as well as the slimmer body (I still use an OG HIsaber. For the experienced jedHI only!
VVPS of course.)Hope your holiday season is spent wielding your HIsaber with grace & dignity, my fellow JedHI Jeppy.
chimpybits
Well-Known Member
Sounds pretty sweet to me, but then again, that's along the lines of what I'll be ordering (soon):So here is what I'm going with so far......
Wood type: Quilted Maple
Heater type: SS
Bottom cap: yes but not sure what. Maybe just the Quilted to keep it uniform
I think all thats left are what stems to get.
Wood type: 'fancy' Maple
Heater type: SS or HIbrid
Bottom cap: gonna go with the same wood
Why'd you go for SS? I'm drawn to that for it's extraction performance.
Breathemetal
Well-Known Member
Quilted maple?! Good choice!
My favorite is Spalted birds eye maple
My favorite is Spalted birds eye maple
Madcap79
Jack of all trades, master of none.
I like to have the option of very dark abv and I believe the SS heater gets a little hotter. Please correct me if I am wrong.
chimpybits
Well-Known Member
Yep, that's what Alan said. It is hotter and you can take the ABV to very dark. The glass core produces less dense vapor. The draw and roast is a little slower with the glass core.
The HIbrid apparently gets the ABV about the same darkness as with the ss core. Alan's recent post about the HIbrid had me thinking this might be a good in-between choice. I like this bit "The taste is close to as good as the all glass core but can get much faster extraction." I'm not sure why the air flow is the worst of the 3 though.
It's tough. My priorities are always. 1. Extraction. 2. Taste. Hence I'm leaning ss or HIbrid. The other differences I probably won't understand unless I have first-hand knowledge.
Madcap, yep I too need to research stem choices.
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hoptimum
Well-Known Member
The ss HI extraction efficiency is very impressive. Successfully straddling the line between high extraction and combustion demands a deft touch, but once there you can quickly pull several big rips from a small amount, leaving behind dangerously close to black abv. I havent tried the other cores, but the ss is very hot. I think if I had to do it all over again, I'd still go with the power of the ss.
Jeppy
Pure Vaporist
I got on the list this time on page 130. March 23rd. I'm glad you got back on!Jeppy, how long has your 'second wait' been so far? I'm just curious (not in any rush). I finally told Alan to throw my name back on the 'ol list, late last month. I had been wanting to do so for a while, & simply couldn't resist after seeing the new cores as well as the slimmer body (I still use an OG HIsaber. For the experienced jedHI only!
Hope your holiday season is spent wielding your HIsaber with grace & dignity, my fellow JedHI Jeppy.
@exit - If the SSV has the same heater support as the LSV, then it can also be converted to a HIsurfer. The main advantage is the size of the roasting tube you can use. The 3/8" / 10mm size bowls allow for more fresh bowls per gram of your herb. The vapor to air ratio can be very high. It also helps with conservation.
I did do some traveling for the holidays which has taken me away from the shop. The HI's are made in batches so some might have to wait a little longer than others after we decide on wood and heater cover types. Have been doing some more work with aluminum too. Here is a photo of the latest HILite model.
It is 3-3/4" tall and weighs 33.6 grams.
I did do some traveling for the holidays which has taken me away from the shop. The HI's are made in batches so some might have to wait a little longer than others after we decide on wood and heater cover types. Have been doing some more work with aluminum too. Here is a photo of the latest HILite model.
It is 3-3/4" tall and weighs 33.6 grams.
stealth1
Well-Known Member
I like how the HI's are evolving. I'm digging the glass/ss and hopefully when my time comes up; signed up in May, you'll have something great Alan
The core in my PD has been rattling for some time now as I've failed to locate some retaining rings to hold it in place. The gaps between the wood and the core is huge and heating up a little hot but still functional. II'll be able to retire my
soon.
The core in my PD has been rattling for some time now as I've failed to locate some retaining rings to hold it in place. The gaps between the wood and the core is huge and heating up a little hot but still functional. II'll be able to retire my
soon.
Madcap79
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Out of curiosity, do you run your PD 24/7?I like how the HI's are evolving. I'm digging the glass/ss and hopefully when my time comes up; signed up in May, you'll have something great Alan
The core in my PD has been rattling for some time now as I've failed to locate some retaining rings to hold it in place. The gaps between the wood and the core is huge and heating up a little hot but still functional. II'll be able to retire my
stealth1
Well-Known Member
In 4 years of usage, its been on 75% of the time due to the heat up time. Problem solved with the HI. Maybe with the non SS core HI, temp will be a little lower; another problem solved.
stealth1
Well-Known Member
Your PD probably has aged better than mine if on the same timeline. I didn't handle/maintain my PD well early on and my Cherry wood didn't look like a prime cut.
GratefulVapor
Phish Head
I earned a new "jedHI Badge" today (kind of like Boyscout Badges, & what not 
)!
*6-Months No Combustion with Daily Use of HIsaber*
Love the HIlite Alan, Happy Holidays.
)!*6-Months No Combustion with Daily Use of HIsaber*
Love the HIlite Alan, Happy Holidays.
I earned a new "jedHI Badge" today (kind of like Boyscout Badges, & what not
*6-Months No Combustion with Daily Use of HIsaber*
Love the HIlite Alan, Happy Holidays.
Nice!
I'm actually still combusting til I get mine.... enlightenment, please save me.
Jeppy
Pure Vaporist
momofthegoons
vapor accessory addict
Heard from Alan recently that I may be seeing my new HI in a month or so.... I think I'm opting for the glass core this time. This girl likes variety. 
Wishing all my fellow JehHI's a great new year. May your vapor be plentiful.
I think I'm opting for the glass core this time. This girl likes variety. Wishing all my fellow JehHI's a great new year. May your vapor be plentiful.
clouded vision
Well-Known Member
Here are some pictures of the latest addition to my collection. This is the second one I picked up through the classifieds. I traded the first right after I won my UD and I missed it almost immediately. I'm just happy to have one again.
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medibles
Well-Known Member
Been awhile just checking in LOL... My hildbrandt spartan died so I have a hy-1502 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EGYRP6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 which is working excellent! 7 to 12 volts and never been better. Wand (stem) hash and vaping hemp fiber is another handy use for the HI! Also dropped using as much by a third with a vvps; can stretch the stem out longer. Thank you Alan!
Finished up a batch of HI's recently and had one with a remarkable grain pattern. It is bocote with the grain oriented sideways and an ebony bottom cap. It reminds me of the sun setting on the ocean.
Excited to see the Voltage Keeper units introduced. They work really well with the HI. I was fortunate enough to get some that I can offer with my HI units.
Excited to see the Voltage Keeper units introduced. They work really well with the HI. I was fortunate enough to get some that I can offer with my HI units.
Breathemetal
Well-Known Member
What is this I hear about a LSV/SSV/HI?