And do a mini-review after you've used it a bit, I'm excited to hear what you think!
Not really a mini review, but after a dozen or so sessions, with 1 or 2 people i have some... experiences i can share
Packing a bowl is so quick, i keep a bit preground in a small tupperware (smidgets model) and just suck up a bit into the stem, straw technique
If i want taste i preheat for 3-4 count, then pull for a 5-8 count, let off the button but continue to pull for a few more seconds cooling down the heater/chamber for next tastey hit
if i want to clouds and probably extract the whole bowl in 2-3 hits.. i preheat for a 12-15 count, then let off and back on the button for a 7-10 count while pulling. then let off button and keep pulling till your you cant pull anymore... large hits, lots of clouds, but, of course, a bit hot.. i like the long stem a lot here... hell i like the long stem period.. except at work when i want to put it in my pocket.
Dont forget to rotate 1/4 turn after each hit.. just make it a habit, after a few sessions you wont even rememver you're doing it. You will get a much more even vape, and then i dont feel the need to stir.
Careful! The copper top part has nice clean 90* corners. I slid the top out of the way (off the battery), then slid it back over top of the battery later, and noticed that it cut a bit of the wrapping off the top of my battery. This batt is out of comission until i rewrap it. Glad i have spares.
http://i.imgur.com/5lKpp2A.jpg (sorry on mobile right now, will edit once on desktop)
The tighter i pack, the easier to get hit spots. (In my experience)
It took me at least an hour and 5 failed "utensils" to help me put the basket screen inside the long stem for use.. wow i had to press ssssooooo hard, i didnt want to break stem. What i found is the thumb screw is almost a perfect diameter to use to help push that damn thing in the stem far enough. If you take out the battery, take off the copper top, and guitar pick (if applicable). Put the thumb screw back on a few turns. You can gently slide the stem over the thumbscre and firmly push down until the stem bottoms out, waaa laaaa screen inserted. -Caution- DONT BREAK YOUR STEM BY PUSING AT AN ANGLE, GLASS WILL BREAK BEFORE METAL WILL.
I love how "soft and velvety" this maple feels in my hands..
Did i mention how much i like that long stem?
I should have ordered one sooner