The Mighty/Mighty+ by Storz & Bickel

[MileHighHuman]

Question: Has anybody had any luck adding additional conduction by using screens in their capsules? I put one screen on the bottom of the capsule, one on top of a half load, then add an additional domed screen on top to keep the half load of herbs lightly compressed. Then I put the lid on to keep everything secure. For what it's worth, I removed the screen from my cooling unit as I really don't need it with my technique. I really thought I might get slightly higher temperatures (darker ABV) than 410F doing this. *sigh* Not so much.

Don't get me wrong, I get good results with my Mighty. But I run it at max temperature for the whole session until I get no more vapor. Afterwards, I put the 'spent' load in my Solo 2 at max and get more clouds until the ABV is dark brown.

I realize that ABV color is not necessarily a reliable indicator for extraction, but my Solo 2 seems to milk more from my herb and gets the ABV a lot darker. I do realize there is more conduction going on in the Solo 2 than the Mighty and that it has a higher maximum temperature. I also know that convection usually won't get your ABV as dark a brown as conduction.

Anyone had any luck getting better results? Am I doing something wrong? I realize that this vape has made a lot of folks very happy so I am definitely not bashing it at all. I'm just a higher temperature guy and like to get all I can from my herb the first time. Don't really care about taste...just results.

Ive found use the Mighty primary for flavor. Im just like and feel the 410 max temp is not enough. The Mighty feels very inefficient to me compared to other vapes.

i feel the Mighty shines in the the simplicity, flavor, and form factor (portability) categories.

If your looking for best extraction id say other vapes are going to win.

Off topic, but i read its best to unplug the charger when not in use. But, it'd be very helpful leaving it plugged into the wall outlet. Does anyone know if this could cause any damage to my charger or device?

 

[WildChild]

Ive found use the Mighty primary for flavor. Im just like and feel the 410 max temp is not enough. The Mighty feels very inefficient to me compared to other vapes.

i feel the Mighty shines in the the simplicity, flavor, and form factor (portability) categories.

If your looking for best extraction id say other vapes are going to win.

Off topic, but i read its best to unplug the charger when not in use. But, it'd be very helpful leaving it plugged into the wall outlet. Does anyone know if this could cause any damage to my charger or device?

Fair enough. Well stated.

I usually just eat my ABV right away anyhow so I guess, ultimately, I'm getting everything from it.

Not absolutely sure about the charger question but I always unplug mine when not in use.

 

[darbarikanada]

I'm just a higher temperature guy and like to get all I can from my herb the first time. Don't really care about taste...just results.

based on a lot of posts here as well as my personal experience, the mighty is never going to give you that dark brown ABV you're looking for. there are different opinions on how much more extraction you can get by putting mighty ABV in other higher temperature vapes - and, if you do get some, how much effect it has. most people seem to think that the added extraction from doing this isn't really worth the trouble: not-so-great flavor, questionable added effects.

YMMV of course...

 

[MileHighHuman]

Whats people's favorite way to consume the Mighty reclaim?

Should i eat mine or just throw it in another higher temp vape?

 

[WildChild]

based on a lot of posts here as well as my personal experience, the mighty is never going to give you that dark brown ABV you're looking for. there are different opinions on how much more extraction you can get by putting mighty ABV in other higher temperature vapes - and, if you do get some, how much effect it has. most people seem to think that the added extraction from doing this isn't really worth the trouble: not-so-great flavor, questionable added effects.

YMMV of course...

Another great answer. Thank you.

For the record, I do very much like my Mighty. More focused 'head' high and that now makes sense. It's getting hot enough to vaporize the THC but not quite hot enough to release all the sedating effects of some higher temperature CBDs? At least that is my take on it.

EDIT: Just did a nice dosing capsule of Girl Scout Cookies and now all I want to do is eat bacon. Guess this unit DOES work pretty darn well.

 

[Flower of empathy]

Anyone had any luck getting better results?

for more conduction more mass is better - so sandwiching the load between 2 liquid pads in the capsule without the lid or direct in the bowl (no cu screen) in addition with longer heat soaking time is the best way for that
what i found out is that abv only gets a bitter taste for eating it if was heated above the 210C and it's more dark brown...

Off topic, but i read its best to unplug the charger when not in use. But, it'd be very helpful leaving it plugged into the wall outlet. Does anyone know if this could cause any damage to my charger or device?

well why don't use a multi plug with a switch? the charger will still dissipate some heat while plugged in and not used, besides the energy waste it shouldn't be much of a problem, it's just a dc converter...
only real reason would be that the handbook recommends plugging the charger into the mighty before plugging the charger into the wall, bc those type of dc plugs can create a quick shortcut while plugging in (in reality a real slim chance and most ppl don't even know it)

 

[mitchgo61]

Don't get me wrong, I get good results with my Mighty. But I run it at max temperature for the whole session until I get no more vapor. Afterwards, I put the 'spent' load in my Solo 2 at max and get more clouds until the ABV is dark brown..

I find that if I give the bowl a good stir (or even a re-grind, if the initial herb wasn't super-fine) and re-pack it in the bowl pretty tightly I get another short round of hits and the ABV gets noticeable darker. If you grind very finely when you first load the bowl, and maybe give it a stir the first time you cease to get visible vapor at 210C, you will likely get the ABV somewhat darker than your normal medium-grind-no-stir-Mighty session.

 

[WildChild]

I find that if I give the bowl a good stir (or even a re-grind, if the initial herb wasn't super-fine) and re-pack it in the bowl pretty tightly I get another short round of hits and the ABV gets noticeable darker. If you grind very finely when you first load the bowl, and maybe give it a stir the first time you cease to get visible vapor at 210C, you will likely get the ABV somewhat darker than your normal medium-grind-no-stir-Mighty session.

Thanks, @mitchgo61.

 

[MAbud]

1st capsule run through the Mighty tonight. Measured out .10 or so and ran the Mighty between 365 to 375. 375 produced far more visible vapor but a small step back in flavor. Finished material was evenly charred but slightly darker than I’m used to. Shocked how hard this thing hit my head for that few of pulls...off to a Mighty fine start

 

[blackstone]

And what about the extra battery life the Crafty is claiming? Hoping for a bump in battery life for both models....

The last time I emailed S&B with a few questions (July), I had heard of this Crafty with better battery and I decided to ask if this might make it to Mighty too.
They answered by saying at this time there are no Mighty's with longer battery power, and to sign up for their newsletter for any possible updates on this type of topic.

I don't badly need it or I can see why the Crafty might need it a lot more, but it could save me bringing my charger some places!

Another question is what temperatures do you guys prefer the most? I used the dosing caps and put it at 390F and i managed to get like 4 puffs of visible vapor. I assume if i use a lower temp, there is more visible vapor?

Also what are some favorite FC methods of carrying the dosing capsules on the go? I have the caddy and im debating about the magazine.

When you take out a hot capsule, what do you do to cool it down?

I mostly use the temperature presets from the Crafty. 180C, then 195C, then final boost to near full 207C or 208C.
Maybe for a full bowl I might start it a few degrees lower to make the most of it.

I haven't used the magazine much since getting a caddy, but it might suit you nicely. It can emit smell quite easily unless its in a ziploc or plastic wrap.
Another question I asked the company recently was if the plastic magazine can tolerate hot capsules,
they said it should be fine to dump hot ones in there. If you can get them in there hot I suppose!
I tend to open the Mighty upside down, and the capsule can sit on the cooling unit while cooling. You can help it cool quicker by sucking air through the MP or just toss it on a decent surface or a heatproof fabric like a bed or your pants/jumper.

I've sometimes put a hot capsule between two coins to try cool it faster.

 

[biohacker]

Did anyone else here get an email from PIU about a NEW Mighty a few weeks back or so? What was that all about? Thought it would be like the new improved battery crafty but apparently the Mighty isn't getting the upgrade?

 

[vapviking]

Did anyone else here get an email from PIU about a NEW Mighty a few weeks back or so? What was that all about? Thought it would be like the new improved battery crafty but apparently the Mighty isn't getting the upgrade?

I believe that was an email someone got from PIU that enumerated the 'new' improvements since original Mighty, but none of it was particularly new news.

 

[biohacker]

Really surprising coming from Randy and all... it almost looked like a Mighty 2 advert! lol

 

[KidFated.]

Randy almost got me!

 

[Mr.Sifter]

Mighty has no flavour at all.
Even at 160 celcius.
Tried several strains.
Tastes like hair dryer

 

[biohacker]

Mighty has no flavour at all.
Even at 160 celcius.
Tried several strains.
Tastes like hair dryer

You're crazy man! I like you, but you're c..r..a..z..y!

 

[WildChild]

Mighty has no flavour at all.
Even at 160 celcius.
Tried several strains.
Tastes like hair dryer

My Mighty has delicious flavor for the first few hits.

I've never sucked on a hair dryer so I'm unsure what that tastes like...

 

[Aimless Ryan]

I'm on record calling it a flavor factory, I believe.

I've never sucked on a hair dryer so I'm unsure what that tastes like...

I have used a hair dryer in conjunction with my Volcano solid valve in an effort to fill a bag with vapor. Didn't work. Too fast.

 

[shredder]

Mighty has no flavour at all.
Even at 160 celcius.
Tried several strains.
Tastes like hair dryer

Just curious, is there a vape you do like?

In the last 3 years I've tried literally dozens of strains, pLus 12-15 strains of rosin in my mighty and they all tasted great.

Maybe it's your herb? If not, maybe it's packed too loose or something. But I've never heard complaints like this from mighty users.

 

[Vaporcussion]

Mighty has no flavour at all.
Even at 160 celcius.
Tried several strains.
Tastes like hair dryer

In your opinion (it's not a decree)

In all fairness, I will say that I rate the Mighty flavor an "A", but the best hit of my life came from my FF2, which I would rate an "A+" Only achieved it once, and I hate using it! I've also heard the Ghost MV1 can achieve a similar top tier flavor. I'm interested in this subject, and wonder what a ceramic bowl/glass lined CU Mighty might taste like; (just adding the glass MP made a difference)

 

[Mr.Sifter]

using capsules filled with approx .1 - .125g

170°C and up.
10 draws below 200°C

no falvour compared to solo dry

 

[MonkeyTime]

Really surprising coming from Randy and all... it almost looked like a Mighty 2 advert! lol

I kinda figured that was for the rest of his customers, that may not read here or elsewhere, or theorize about it on a daily basis

Randy's got our backs!

 

[WildChild]

using capsules filled with approx .1 - .125g

170°C and up.
10 draws below 200°C

no falvour compared to solo dry

Using 1/2" screens, I fill capsules 1/2 full and use 210C for the whole session. I get great flavor for the first few draws then it tapers off, of course.

Also get great flavor from my OG Solo and Solo 2...

 

[MileHighHuman]

Mighty has amazing flavor. Probably like my favorite actually.

But sometimes i do get harsh / hot hits.

Whats the reason for this?

Material sitting in the bowl for too long?

Having material that does not have the proper moisture level?

Something else?

 

[Vitolo]

But sometimes i do get harsh / hot hits.
Whats the reason for this?

High temps are high temps... and can be harsh/Hot once in a while.
The Cooling Unit under the mouthpiece needs to be opened and cleaned out on a regular basis... and it actually builds up a good deal of mess in the "baffles". My hits become harsher when I use high temps, and let the CU go too long without a cleaning.