The quality really is top notch. If you guys are pre ordered I think you should be very excited and expect a super fun vape.
I second that. I got a Splinter a couple of days ago:
That's walnut, nicely finished. It's a pleasure to hold in your hand.
I had the pleasure of testing the three alpha versions that RBT made for proof of concept, and this is quite similar to the one that I preferred. I've been looking forward to trying a production version, and I am not disappointed. I have used it for only a day and half, but already I think it might replace the Milaana as my regular. Here it is in running configuration:
That's a Joyetech Cuboid. I've read here that they aren't the best choice, but I didn't know anything about mods when I got it. (I still don't.) Nevertheless, so far it's worked just fine with the Splinter. 27.5W is the flavour spot, which I estimate to be equivalent to about 160°C. That's based on the taste and how it feels in my throat, not on any measurement. Even with the short stem, I find that the vapour is not harsh at low power settings, even if you pulse it for a while. I don't usually pulse, but I've tried it for science. The Cuboid times out at 10 seconds, but for me that's just right for a nice hit.
Cloud seekers will want to go to a higher power setting of course, but the Splinter will not let you down. Strictly for science, I did a small load (~.05g) using 35W and a bit of pulsing. As many of you know, I'm not much good at milking up my WP-010, but with the Splinter I can do it. Three times.
You can reach combustion with it without a doubt, since I nearly did so last night and I was only using 40W. In the interests of science I started at 27.5W and stepped up 2.5W every couple of hits, so at 40W the load was already tinder dry. I was using just a short stem and I pulled a bit too hard. Suddenly the vapour got hot, harsh, and tasted nasty. No cherry, but it was close. Would never have happened except I was trying to advance science, just saying.
If you like the Milaana or the Zion, you will like the Splinter. I think it's worth buying a box mod just so you can own a Splinter. I did, and I have both the Milaana and the Zion.