I love the low heater so much. My plan was to use only the low heater for a week to get used to it and then to swap to the high heater to do the same. About 3 days into using the high heater, I was missing the lengthier sessions I was getting out of the low heater so I swapped back. I like having the option to swap a lot, and have done it a few times now. A "long" session to me is around 6-8 draws.
I think for anyone deciding between one heater or another, you should think about your use style, which, yes of course, obviously, but if you're using your toad primarily at home and want a long session the low heater is the way to go. If you want to finish a stem in 1-3 draws, the high heater is great. I tend to take the high heater for out and about. Both have great taste so you're not compromising on that. My AVB tends to be about the same for both, but avb isn't as good a guide as your taste buds.
Thanks to all who have posted about technique here, it's been a tremendous help. My toad has seen daily usage since I received it and I've combusted less than 5 times. 8 boro beads has been the magic number for me placed in the glass stem, with a mouthpiece I took from my 14mm jhook has been my set up. I haven't been using the wood stem, but I'll get around to it.
The device itself is so nice to hold, my partner will occasionally grab it off the table and hold it for a bit lol the finish is so cool. And durable? It doesn't need to be babied. We keep talking about functional art and the art part was obvious, but I'm blown away by the functional part.
Sorry for the lack of photos as well, I'm a bit more active on Instagram but I know that several users don't have it. Love the abalone button, it can look so blue in the right light but it's tough to photograph with my phone. Included a picture of my typical avb after a session. I believe this was from the high heater. I can get just as dark using the low.
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