None of these are 14mm.
Discontinued The Splinter by RBT
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sixstringsmash
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If your set on 14mm it would be really easy to mod it to take 14mm stems. All you need is an 18mm female to 14mm female adapter like this:
After that as long as you have a 14mm stem for your herb it should be good to go.
If your set on 14mm it would be really easy to mod it to take 14mm stems. All you need is an 18mm female to 14mm female adapter like this:
After that as long as you have a 14mm stem for your herb it should be good to go.
Yes that works, I was just implying that it would have been preferable (IMO) to see that slimmer variant with a 14mm bowl. IIRC that thinner version was scrapped for durability reasons, but with a smaller bowl it should have been sufficient again. I just think the form factor on that version is most appealing.
If anyone is interested in picking up a mod box for their incoming Splinter (or perhaps the Divine Tribe gear or a Siaonara wax atty's that are available now and I recommend) FastTech is having a July 4th sale and offering 15% off their already very low prices. Coupon code is "freedom".
Sure you have to wait a couple weeks for it to arrive from China but you'd be hard pressed to find it less expensive anywhere else.
Sure you have to wait a couple weeks for it to arrive from China but you'd be hard pressed to find it less expensive anywhere else.
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It's possible. Ryan said maybe in the future but it's possible he's been lining up some international reseller's as well.
sixstringsmash
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Very nice video @IAmKrazy2 . Looks like you can get some very nice clouds out of this thing.
I do say I am a little curious on whether or not this device would work with mech mods or if it would just combust the bowl right off the bat. Are there any beta testers out there that own a mech mod that would be maybe willing to test this for me?
I do say I am a little curious on whether or not this device would work with mech mods or if it would just combust the bowl right off the bat. Are there any beta testers out there that own a mech mod that would be maybe willing to test this for me?
sixstringsmash
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The simplest way to explain it would be it's a 510 mod with no chip to regulate anything. It's just normally a tube with a fire button and a 510 connector and the power it draws comes directly from the battery. Just think of it like your regular box mod but with no buttons or watt control. The temp is instead maintained by the output of the battery and the resistance of the coil.
I wouldn't recommend trying it out if you don't know much about mech mods though as they can be dangerous to handle if you're not familiar with how they work. I'm just a little curious as to whether or not they would be feasible to use. My main concern would be that it might draw too much power and combust the bowl right off the bat.
muunch
hotboxing the cockpit
I assume IF it worked - it'd be pretty similar to a Milaana. Not sure if it'd even work or just destroy shit in the Splinter... Definitely would be interesting though.
I don't fuck with mechs and don't advise anyone else to do so unless they have sufficient knowledge and the capability to recognize that you can really hurt yourself using one if you're careless.
I don't fuck with mechs and don't advise anyone else to do so unless they have sufficient knowledge and the capability to recognize that you can really hurt yourself using one if you're careless.
The Milaana is basically a mech mod. Unregulated. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.
KeroZen
Chronic vapaholic
Yes it would work like a Milaana, exactly. You just need to know the heater resistance (any of the beta testers can tell us it's displayed on their screen)
Once you know the resistance, use ohm's law to determine the maximum current draw in Amperes when the cell is full (4.2V) and use that value to select a cell with the appropriate discharge rate.
Once you know the resistance, use ohm's law to determine the maximum current draw in Amperes when the cell is full (4.2V) and use that value to select a cell with the appropriate discharge rate.
Andreaerdna
If God is the answer, then the question is wrong
I don't think you are going to find this level of performance at this price point anywhere.
Andreaerdna
If God is the answer, then the question is wrong
Pipes project costs 1/3 and offers similar performances if I am not wrong
vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Well, I'll twist it the same and say you are wrong.
Honestly, I think it's neither fair nor correct to make these assumptions. The RBT heater is supposed to be much more complex. Let's wait and see. Only a side by side comparison by yourself will bring you the truth.
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Andreaerdna
If God is the answer, then the question is wrong
Well, I'll twist it the same and say you are wrong.
Honestly, I don't think it's neither fair nor correct to make these assumptions. The RBT heater is supposed to be much more complex. Let's wait and see. Only a side by side comparison by yourself will bring you the truth.
Maybe you are all right and I am wrong
For me price is dependent only on materials and labor
Basing price on the hypothetical hype is (IMO) a very poor choice (when demand is so low this is kind of suicidal)
But as you said we will see soon enough if this will be the best seller RBT expects it to be or just another toy for convection snob
Good enough. I have not tried the project so I cannot compare. I do however have a pretty large collection and speaking on that its hard to beat the performance to value the Splinter offers.
For the manufacturer, the price is dependent on materials, labour, the cost of development, and the cost of sales.
Vendors will not carry an item like this unless they can mark it up at least 50%. That means you think that $55 covers all of the above.
I would also add it depends on where the labor is coming from. Shenzen labor is cheaper than US Labor. I'd love to eliminate China from the equation altogether but it gets hard to keep the Keystone formula in play when sourcing glass from someplace else.
The industry depends on Shenzen labor for distribution getting a cut, manufacturers getting their cut, and then the retailer who doubles their money when the product sells for normal price.
US Made products change this dynamic and the margins aren't as high. I know Ryan is doing his best to keep the 50% markup in play with the Splinter. Once he gets Zion preorders out, we should know more.
IAmKrazy2
Darth Vapor
I agree with this also, even better deal if you already have a mod laying around.
The only other vape that even comes to mind in the sub $200 category with excellent performance for me is the Omnivap.
When considering sheer regulated convection power is there anything on the market that can compare to the Splinter at ANY pricepoint? I sure can't think of anything.
Abysmal Vapor
Supersniffer 2000 - robot fart detection device
Sry for posting here about another product,but the Tubo(150$) ,TuboX (100$) and the Dual Battery TUBO are for sure in that under 200 $ range and offer temp control in Grades,where a PID actually tries to stabilize at the set temp.
Can you use the Splinter in TC / TCR mode , or is it just set wattage ?
I really like the form factor of the Splinter,and was considering on jumping in for one,but it being a USA product and me being in EU,and also the appearance of the TuboX made me rethink that.
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