Going glass hunting this week, advice?

Discussion in 'Bongs, Dab Rigs, Bubblers, Water Pipes' started by tml499, Mar 21, 2012.

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  1. #21 tml499, Mar 30, 2012
    ^^ Problem is I won't be near the good smoke shops around 4/20, So that's why I'm going this week.

    Good to know all stem lines are gridded, I was not aware of that.

    So I may be able to drop a little more on this than I expected, like 350-400 (as opposed to 250-300). Does this upgrade my options significantly, or is it a better idea to stick with the stemline and save that money towards a toro circ ash catcher in the future?
     
  2. #22 Robot Mania FU, Mar 30, 2012
    Honestly I would spend the money on a stemline and any extra cash you have left over spend on something to enjoy out of it. Granted you can get better pieces IMO I can't really justify needing anything better than a stemline unless you are a collector or enjoy having different types of rips. A stemline makes a perfect daily driver.
     
  3. #23 magnificent7, Mar 31, 2012
    Stemless mobius matrix if you can find one for a little over 4 bills
     
  4. #24 tml499, Apr 2, 2012
    So I went hunting today and didn't have any luck. I was short on time, so I didn't get to go to Haight Street to see Goodfellas and some other shops, but I went to the Cave in San Mateo and Big Al's in Berkeley. The cave had 3 worked sovereignties but they weren't really what I was looking for. Big Al's didn't have any sovereignty at all which was a disappointment because it seemed like the most surefire bet. Anyways I'm flying back to SD now so I suppose I will continue my hunt down in the SD or possibly LA area. Anyone know some good glass shops down there that might have a stemline?

    I did get to try out a waffle (it looked like a smaller version though) and a really cool 2011bc stem to circ, but that one was out of my price range.
     
  5. #25 Sweendog, Apr 2, 2012
    The waffle v2 (with the smaller mouth piece bore) is only 13 inches. That's the reason I didn't buy it at the time.
     
  6. #26 superkev000, Apr 2, 2012
    if your gonna be out near LA and SD, you should make the drive out to aqua/ lab /tech in Riverside! I've always wanted to go to the actual store
     
  7. #27 tml499, Apr 3, 2012
    Hmm so the vibe I'm getting is it's actually gonna be pretty hard to find a stemline? Is ALTs store stock the same as their online stock?
     
  8. #28 superkev000, Apr 3, 2012
    definitely not, they rarely list SGs online but when you go in, they're there ;)
     
  9. #29 Nate489, Apr 3, 2012
    [quote name='"Robot Mania FU"']Honestly I would spend the money on a stemline and any extra cash you have left over spend on something to enjoy out of it. Granted you can get better pieces IMO I can't really justify needing anything better than a stemline unless you are a collector or enjoy having different types of rips. A stemline makes a perfect daily driver.[/quote]

    Couldnt agree more. I got my sg bent neck for 350 at the lhs. Its a great balance between flavor and diffusion.
     
  10. #30 tml499, Apr 4, 2012

    Do they have a phone number or something I can use to call and check what kind of stock they have? It seems like I'm not going to be able to find a Sovereignty anywhere in SD after calling around, and I might make the drive up to Riverside soon.
     
  11. #31 superkev000, Apr 4, 2012
    they use to have a number on their website, can't seem to find it since they redid their layout.

    try checkin it out :smoke:
     
  12. #32 tokin&jokin, Apr 4, 2012
    [quote name='"tml499"']

    do they have a phone number or something i can use to call and check what kind of stock they have? It seems like i'm not going to be able to find a sovereignty anywhere in sd after calling around, and i might make the drive up to riverside soon.[/quote]

    951-683-4940
     
  13. #33 tml499, Apr 10, 2012
    Well good thing I called *** didn't have any stemlines in, it sounded as if they're store stock is the same as online stock.

    Luckily though I tracked down a store up north that has a 50x5 upgrid and a 45x5 down grid. My friend is going to make the purchase for me and ship it down, assuming the 50x5 upgrid is still there (I'm pretty sure I want the upgrid unless anyone sways me)

    So how much should my friend expect to see it listed as and could he barter it down possibly?

    Also I'm looking into a toro circ ash catcher to pair with this thing, how cheap can I find one of those?
     
  14. #34 Jumbo, Apr 11, 2012
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_w0JP5wl8Q]Sovereignty 60mm Upgrid Vs. Downgrid - YouTube[/ame]

    Up grids have less drag but down grids diffuse better, because they get more contact with water.

    I have an upgrid stemline by Apix design and it hits real nice, either of them will be a great piece.
     
  15. #35 magnificent7, Apr 11, 2012
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    I'd recommend the downgrid definitely. Neither of them will have noticeable drag since sovereignty stemlines are such a great design but the downgrid will definitely provide a smoother hit so it's better all around. Plus everyone who has a 45mm stemline that I've seen loves that size.

    But they both will be great, the only thing that would make a big difference in stemlines would be getting a king for more diffusion.
     
  16. #36 magnificent7, Apr 11, 2012
    And if you're looking into Toro ashcatchers, get a 2012 BC gridded showerhead instead. Smoother than any Toro ashcatcher, the 32/48 (depends on the model) gridded slits means it has less drag as well, a huge plus for A/C's, and can be found for a little less in some places. Cost ~$150
     
  17. #37 tml499, Apr 15, 2012
    So I found a 2012 BC netline to tophat (stem to circ) online for 430. Might go for that over the stemline, although i didn't want to end up spending that much. The stemlines are listed as 380 in store so I would have to bargain them down too.
     
  18. #38 swid4201, Apr 15, 2012
    I suggest Zob all there peices are nice and priced great i got my inline for 240 the ashcatcher was extra of course. or buy a j hook and your options r endless with ashcatchers and you can put them on the j hook and have a nice bubbler wich i also do.
     
  19. #39 superkev000, Apr 15, 2012

    u talkin bit freak?
     
  20. #40 tml499, Apr 15, 2012

    Yep that's the one haha hope it's still available if i want it.
     
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