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Zeal, Ω, and Epitome
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Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
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El Duderino
The Dude abides.
I've owned an Omega for a while now and use it daily, so I wanted to share some of my experiences – hopefully it will help future buyers:
Usage Habits: Initially, I assumed a ball vape was exclusively designed for use with water pieces and that one-hit extraction was the main goal. Accordingly, I always set the temperature to at least 550°F – and was very happy with it. Thanks to input here (once again, @coolbreeze was a major contributor), I started experimenting with lower temperatures. And that completely changed my usage. Currently, I set the PID to 480°F and use the Xeric 2.0 as my glass piece, so no water. This doesn't allow for one-hit extraction, of course, but it gives me a constantly ready on-demand vape that's unparalleled in terms of flavor and airflow. This brings me to the…
Bowls: I currently own the "official" glass diffuser bowls (with mesh screen) from CC, an original Shovelhead, a 14mm injector glass bowl (pass-through version with glass plug), and two wooden diffuser bowls (micro and regular size) from DfreeZ-Designs (another tip from the great @coolbreeze). I consider the CC glass diffuser bowls to be excellent all-rounders, also great for microdosing. I only use the Shovelhead with water pieces at higher temperatures (around 550°F) when I want to get really high after dinner with two big hits. I tried the injector glass bowl once – and never touched it again, which isn't the bowl's fault, but simply because I much prefer using the Omega as a diffuser rather than an injector. Currently, I use the two wooden bowls the most. It might be my imagination, but I feel like the wood and beeswax notes always subtly contribute and add to the great flavor profile. Wood is also just such a "cozy" material and incredibly easy to care for.
The combination of a rather low temperature around 480°F, the Xeric 2.0 as the glass piece, and the wooden bowl is so fantastic that the Omega is my most used vape next to the BAKx. The handling is super easy, the flavor is extraordinary, and the usage possibilities are practically unlimited.
I myself hesitated for a long time to buy a ball vape because I always mentally limited myself with the idea that a ball vape should and must be used for one-hit extraction with water pieces. And since I think water pieces are super cool, but I'm often too lazy to use them (or I get annoyed having to change the water and rinse the thing after every session), I didn't see a compelling reason for a ball vape. I wouldn't have expected that I now use the Omega about 80% as a "normal" on-demand vape, and it shows the versatility of this vape. So, if anyone has similar concerns as I did, this might be an incentive to reconsider: The Omega is more versatile than you think, and the bowls and glass pieces used have a huge influence on the possibilities of use.
Therefore, once again, a big thank you to the entire FC community for sharing their combined knowledge and the many tips and patient explanations. May Indica and Sativa always watch over you.
Usage Habits: Initially, I assumed a ball vape was exclusively designed for use with water pieces and that one-hit extraction was the main goal. Accordingly, I always set the temperature to at least 550°F – and was very happy with it. Thanks to input here (once again, @coolbreeze was a major contributor), I started experimenting with lower temperatures. And that completely changed my usage. Currently, I set the PID to 480°F and use the Xeric 2.0 as my glass piece, so no water. This doesn't allow for one-hit extraction, of course, but it gives me a constantly ready on-demand vape that's unparalleled in terms of flavor and airflow. This brings me to the…
Bowls: I currently own the "official" glass diffuser bowls (with mesh screen) from CC, an original Shovelhead, a 14mm injector glass bowl (pass-through version with glass plug), and two wooden diffuser bowls (micro and regular size) from DfreeZ-Designs (another tip from the great @coolbreeze). I consider the CC glass diffuser bowls to be excellent all-rounders, also great for microdosing. I only use the Shovelhead with water pieces at higher temperatures (around 550°F) when I want to get really high after dinner with two big hits. I tried the injector glass bowl once – and never touched it again, which isn't the bowl's fault, but simply because I much prefer using the Omega as a diffuser rather than an injector. Currently, I use the two wooden bowls the most. It might be my imagination, but I feel like the wood and beeswax notes always subtly contribute and add to the great flavor profile. Wood is also just such a "cozy" material and incredibly easy to care for.
The combination of a rather low temperature around 480°F, the Xeric 2.0 as the glass piece, and the wooden bowl is so fantastic that the Omega is my most used vape next to the BAKx. The handling is super easy, the flavor is extraordinary, and the usage possibilities are practically unlimited.
I myself hesitated for a long time to buy a ball vape because I always mentally limited myself with the idea that a ball vape should and must be used for one-hit extraction with water pieces. And since I think water pieces are super cool, but I'm often too lazy to use them (or I get annoyed having to change the water and rinse the thing after every session), I didn't see a compelling reason for a ball vape. I wouldn't have expected that I now use the Omega about 80% as a "normal" on-demand vape, and it shows the versatility of this vape. So, if anyone has similar concerns as I did, this might be an incentive to reconsider: The Omega is more versatile than you think, and the bowls and glass pieces used have a huge influence on the possibilities of use.
Therefore, once again, a big thank you to the entire FC community for sharing their combined knowledge and the many tips and patient explanations. May Indica and Sativa always watch over you.
TedJones
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Great write up! I concur with the above. The diffuser glass is my go to, but my micro-dose wood bowl changes the profile up quite substantially.
EarthworldTim
Well-Known Member
I sent you a message with the link but I'll leave one here for anyone else who wants to join. Always good info and links to good glass for sale etc.
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Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Finally tried one of these, IDB sent a dual PID setup for wireless Vulcan and Epitome, just got set up for the E at least for now, using with good vibes boro bowl... Wanted to say after only one bowl that I am pretty fucking impressed lol first time with enail diffuser
Liito-orava
New Member
I dont have the Vulcan, but I received the Epitome on new years eve and had to order a second one immediately. Its crazy how it outperforms every other vape I have with temperatures that are ~40C lower than for example the OHW.
I was waiting for worse taste than with titanium but man, was I wrong!
This thing is a hidden gem. My VAS wouldve been alot cheaper if i had known.
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Haha I don't think I have much need for two of them! Agreed titanium is not going to provide any better flavor in my experience, just lighter weight (vulcan is actually quite heavy though lol) so I wouldn't want to pay more for it (and I've heard bad things about it environmentally) Anyway Epitome has been working well with my lava lamp and calypso using GVB bowl so far, definitely so simply effective, however wish I had better weed!
Liito-orava
New Member
The second one is for my better half.
although sometimes when im alone i like to use them both with different bowls. I use CH 22mm glass bowl, Crossing titanium or the CH hybrid bowl. Mostly the glass CH bowl. For some reason I had a presumption that titanium would have more of a "neutral" taste profile. And where I live its not easy to acquire ball heads made with different materials. Well, now i know.
Yeah, id really love to have better weed right now too...