SG 180 Gridded Downstem

Discussion in 'Bongs, Dab Rigs, Bubblers, Water Pipes' started by Snapthatbowl, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. #1 Snapthatbowl, Jun 8, 2011
    Thinkin about gettin SG - 14/18 mm - 180º Gridded Downstem - 3.5" , for my sheldon black straight tube.

    IVe heard this is one of the, if not the best downstem you can get.

    60 bucks is definitely in my price range, but I would be willing to throw 80 tops on a downstem.

    I think that the SG would function better than the alex k showerhead.

    Thoughts? Suggestions?
     
  2. #2 TheNaturalist, Jun 8, 2011
    I feel like everything SG is incredible, and this doesnt look any different! 3.5 inches is damn short though
     
  3. #3 mada12589, Jun 8, 2011
    I haven't used it, but just based on amount of diffusion it would have to be better than the alex K. If my tube had a stem I would definitely go for the SG.
     
  4. #4 zxzDarkCloudzxz, Jun 8, 2011
    hi-flow is soo key with this.
    id consider it for my roor
    if alex k gridded his shit id consider that too

    EDIT: Double-gridded his stems
     
  5. #5 smilyagent, Jun 8, 2011

    once i get a bandsaw for glass im gunna be hopefully pumpin out some dope gridded showerheads kinda like alex k. cant wait


    stemlines dope id get it.
     
  6. #6 Snapthatbowl, Jun 8, 2011
    Yeah its short, its for my sheldon black grasso.
     
  7. #7 zxzDarkCloudzxz, Jun 8, 2011
    this thread is full of win
     
  8. #8 monkeyfacedbndt, Jun 9, 2011
    I have the SG 180 downstem. It's nice and produces lots of bubbles. My only complaint is that the stem gets narrow right near the top, which reduces air flow. Not sure why they did this because it puts a damper on an otherwise sweet stem.

    Here are a couple of shots -

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drr8uY2z_rQ]YouTube - ‪SG 180º Gridded Downstem‬‏[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb2KRD5N5AM]YouTube - ‪SG 180º Gridded Downstem Upshot‬‏[/ame]

    After having it for awhile, I decided that I wanted something nicer so I picked up this SYN Mini Showerhead and LOVE it

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjpxqinxavQ]YouTube - ‪SYN Mini Showerhead‬‏[/ame]
     
  9. #9 theasian, Jun 9, 2011
    I like the upshot vid. Smoke happy :smoke:
     
  10. #10 zxzDarkCloudzxz, Jun 9, 2011
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    we're looking for more points of diffusion per square area of glass around the area where the smoke hits the water. science proves smoke-filled bubbles forcefully rise upwards from point of submersion plus forward velocity. diameter of slide hole must be greater than one hole on diffuser in order to work at maximum effectiveness. diameter of human trachea is 22-25mm wide (smaller in females). even 18mm glass is not dragless.
     
  11. #11 monkeyfacedbndt, Jun 9, 2011
    Wow. Well said. I guess that makes scientific sense. The hits are very smooth...it's just when you pull the slide out, it doesn't clear as nice or fast as my other stem. It's still an excellent piece. I like it much more than the Alex K.
     
  12. #12 zxzDarkCloudzxz, Jun 9, 2011
    how many slits on your alex, 7?
    as long as theres moer than 6 holes firing on the SG, it should be smoother. looks like an awesome stem
     

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