Allergic To Aid

Last week was thanksgiving, I hope everyone had a safe and fun day with family and loved ones. Across the pond they were having a different celebration, the 25th annual High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. The only category I was really interested in though was best glass, and how could you not with Hitman's entry.

Check out the new Slyme rig by Ninja Glass.

Yes it is Election Day in the US and Barrack Obama had been elected for a second term as POTUS, but there were other more important propositions tonight that passed and made history while taking a huge leap for marijuana. Colorado is the first state to legalize marijuana and will have it available to adults without a recommendation. Shorty after Washington legalized marijuana as well making 2 states in the US that have legalized weed. This is a major deal and I'm ecstatic to see this progression, this is the first step to legalizing marijuana throughout the US. It's still going to take time and a lot of work but I'm glad Ill get to see cannabis legalized within my life time. I have a feeling that California and Oregon are close behind in the next few states who legalize and I can't wait.

2012 was definitely the year for vape pens. I had a chance to check out the Kush expo in Anaheim earlier this year and it was loaded with brand after brand of vape pens. Not the gpen, anything from delta 9, atmos or the more well known vape pens, but all new companies trying to get in on the popular vape pen trend. I went around and checked out as many as I could but I saw the same thing after another, maybe a different cartridge or design, but all of them functioned pretty much the same and looked the same with roughly the same size overall and nothing special about any of them.

Fast forward a couple months and say hello to the cloud pen. First thing you notice is the slimed down design, half the size of most vape pens. Very simple to use, just open, put in your favorite concentrate, and press the button. It milks up instantly and provides a huge dab for such a little guy. The buttons indented so you don't accidentally waste any but has a lock anyways for safety. Finished with matte for a soft feel and steady grip.

Last few days I've used it I've had no problems and milked up thick every time with nice dabs. The cartridge is spacious and holds some fatty dabs and you can also use it while it's charging. It's small enough that it doesn't feel like you have anything in your pockets. The cloud pen goes for about $65 on most websites and is recommended for anyone who likes to dab discretely on the go.

Can't be too surprised seeing such innovation from a glass team that gave us the turbine, ratchet, brilliance, & hammerhead perc and of course the glass torch that led to the revolutionary torchtube which effortlessly took high end works of art from a few thousand bucks to 5 figure works of art that belong in galleries. Started only in 2009, Hitman has come a long way in a few years and has taken the glass world by storm.

For those not familiar with the recycler, it's a fairly new design in glass that has the hit filtered through the perc multiple times, cutting out drag and splash back in the process. Originally designed by HAMM, the recycler idea took off quick with a small flood of direct inject bubblers hitting the market usually with a raised stem line perc to keep the distance minimum between the nail to your mouth. Everyone has their own variation on the recycler but only a few have really stuck out and made a name for the new found innovation.



Within the last week, hitman glass gave us a little preview of their upcoming recycler via Facebook. First thing you'll notice is that these look nothing like any current recyclers anyones seen on the market, and thats why I mess with these guys, every design is original and innovative. They're scientific glass first and they always bring the functionality proper, these pieces look like they rip. With that said it looks like Hitman is slowly moving towards headier collars. They've had inspiring, amazing & vibrant  torchtube collabs within the last year but it's good to see their recycler, and hopefully their full line will be on the headier side.

Hitman X Pakoh Recycler Prototype, Hammerhead Perc

Hitman X Pakoh Recycler Prototype, Hammerhead Perc

Hoobs X Hitman Recycler, Hammerhead Perc

Hoobs X Hitman Recycler, Hammerhead/Trophy Perc

The recycler along with the Phase 2 line comes out this winter 2012 and will be in select glass shops. I've had a chance to preview a custom piece from the new line and must say it hits like a champ, has me looking forward to the rest of Phase 2.

Artist: Rehab Glass
Type: 14mm Vapor Rig
Perc: 3 Slit Inline
Size: Micro
Custom: No
Retail: 100-120
Perfect For: Travel

 My last pick up and currently smallest in my collection. I wanted to get an inexpensive piece small enough to carry around in my pocket and that's exactly what I do with this one. Just add a torch and a ti nail to the mix and I can take dabs pretty much whenever and wherever.

 I wasn't looking for this piece in particular when I bought it but it was a pleasant surprise. It's by Rehab Glass whom I couldn't find too much information on besides they hand make scientific glass in the US. It's a light but solid feeling piece that fits easily in your palm without feeling its going to slip and fall. It features a 14mm DI joint that goes thru a 3 slit inline perc and stacks up nice and tall into the narrow chamber with a curved neck that eliminates the splashback and a hard to spill design topped off with a clean gold logo in front. It even has a small indent on top of the middle chamber that can be used for a micro concentrate dish. I've carried this around in my pockets for a couple weeks now and it's stayed solid with no dents or cracks, it's a well built little piece.

 The size doesn't affect the quality at all tho, it still hits really nice. It fits just enough water for a smooth hit that packs a great taste with every dab. It stacks up and fills the chamber nice and as long as its not upside down it won't spill a drop in your pocket. It's a pretty neat little piece that I've been having a lot of fun with while using it on the go. Looking forward to taking some quick sneak dabs whenever.

 The dome on the last picture is a hand worked 14mm dome by headford glass. Top 5 favorite glass anything.

These are the Cannabis Cup Winners from LA High Times. Best Concentrates around!

Artist: 503 Liberty Glass
Type: 14mm Vapor Rig with Drop Top Swing
Perc: 4 Hole
Size: Micro, About 6 Inches Tall
Custom: Yes
Retail: 600-700
Perfect For: Flavor

 So lets start hard with one of my newest pick ups, this beautiful micro rig with a drop top vapor swing for perfect little dunks. Inside is a 4 hole perc that helps savor every dab, definitely brings out the taste of the errl with every hit. I'll have more pics of it cleaned up and more attention to the detail but I love using this as my current daily driver.503 Liberty Glass is a Portland based glass blowing team who have been active for about 13 years now. They are a small crew but have made a huge name for themselves in the glass community and def left an impression on the art community with their one of a kind pieces. They have a shop where they blow most of their glass and have it available for purchase along with other high end glass by other artists. Haven't been there myself but from what I've seen I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. They focus heavily on detail such as his signature multi-tone color layers and carved like sandblasted finishes; and offer a style only a handful of other glass artists can compete with. Pretty much this dudes pieces look like ceramic and metal lol, it's unreal how intricate some of his works are.

 Let's get down to the piece at hand, when you first pick up this 3 legged boro beauty, you notice how sturdy it is, nice solid weight that fits comfortably into your palm. A John Dillinger style design with a 14mm female joint on top that fits the matching vapor swing with a ti pad at the end. Usually i'm not a big fan of skillets or swings but the drop top design is just too clean. Plus you can easily convert to a nail with a double male joint for those nail heads. The whole piece is covered with a gritty but clean brick inlay design that lines up across the piece that's reminiscent of some of Pakoh's works. The bricks are indented and sand blasted; each one has perfect corners with unbelievable hand worked detail. With that said, this is actually one of Liberty's simpler pieces in comparison to his others, the colors, textures, and crystal cut clarity he uses on other pieces is insane, i'll post some of his other work soon to give you an idea. But you really need to see his work in person to get the full effect, pictures just don't do it justice.

 Most importantly though, this piece is a champ when it comes to dabbing. Very easy on the lungs with no drag, the open end really helps. Bubbles stack up really nice inside with no splash back thanks to the curved neck. Best part is the taste of your errl comes our amazing on this piece. Very smooth intake, i usually don't choke up on this one, and a very smooth exhale that leaves a great taste on your tongue as long as your dabbing on that clean errl like Crown. Very easy to clean but doesn't get too dirty in the first place. It's gonna be real hard giving this one up but loving it as my daily driver in the mean time.

Wusgood ATA readers, I know it's been a while but lets try pumping some new blood back up in this bitch. During the hiatus, well we were just pretty much living the life. Enjoying good food, good smoke, good style & fashion, good music, and more recently... good glass. We have a good amount of pics accumulated on our phones and some interesting stories behind em' so lets at least finish 2012 strong, enjoy.