I have been using the Hopper since the 19th, and so far, I am quite pleased.
It arrived quickly, and as such I was able to use it during the Eclipse. I happened to be in a town that was considered one of the best to see the Total Eclipse, so it was nice to have around. Using it freely in front of folks, no one gave me a second look. Except for younger people who wanted to know if it was one of "those" vaporizers lol. Then I had to bloody share. Damn hipster coworkers.
I like the shape, size, feel, and weight. The heat-up time is fantastic. The ease of use is outstanding.
Although I am pretty much stoned all day, I do consider myself a lightweight. From the moment I wake up, to when I fall asleep, I am habitually taking tokes. But one chamber and one GH battery will last me all day - with minor rationing, if need be. So battery life and chamber size are perfect for me. Although I do nevertheless carry around an extra chamber's worth and battery in my travel case. I paid for the bloody case so I may as well use it.
I really like the temp control being available by just twisting the top end. I would prefer more precise temp changes of course, but it is an acceptable trade-off.
Really surprised at how you don't actually have to stir, although it seems to help with the last few hits to finish off a chamber. But usually I'm home by then and just use my HI instead. Why put the GH through unnecessary wear and tear?
I really don't want to go to RMA land, so I am only using it for usage away from home, at this point. One chamber or less, 6 times a week ... hope it lasts me as long as
@Baron23 's GH has without a return!
The Delta3D stand and funnel are must haves, IMO. Very handy.
I have only used the stock charger, so far. Seems unbearably slow, sometimes. I wonder if using the 2 amp USB slot is much tougher on the batteries than the 1 amp? As if I would fucking know.
The vapor is certainly harsher than I'd like, but it is the obvious trade-off for something this size and this stealthy.
I am glad I don't ever need to use it for more than a max of 2 hits at a time. The thing gets bloody hot FAST. And no free condoms anymore
. I guess charging an extra $30 to alleviate the heat instead of what they used to give away as a stock item is the better option for
the consumer them lol. Well, I will let it slide, considering the strain they must be under. But I don't like it!
It's a neat little vape though. Fun to play around with. I would never use it as a daily driver, but as far as usage of dry herbage stealth fully away from home, I don't know of anything better or sleeker or cooler or neater currently on the market. Hope mine is one of the newer, "more reliable" units.
I wasn't exactly the most positive voice about GH, their campaign, or their product on another forum back in the day, going so far back as when it was called the ZenPen. Curious happenings happened back in those times. I stand by what I said back then (feel free to look it up), but ... well, at this point, I do wish GH good fortune, even though I don't agree with most of the moves they have made as a business since their campaign started. But the product, IMO, speaks for itself. You just gotta go in with eyes wide open, I guess. If they survive another couple years and keep refining the product, I think it could really be something truly unbeatable in many respects, especially since it already is impressive in many ways.
More thoughts to come as I remember them. I know you'll be on the edge of your seat in suspense. Or on the edge maybe because you just want to stop reading my post and get up and away from your computer.