Videos on this post are from the July 5th, 2024 livestream. Watch the full stream here.

Did DynaVap just lap the competition?

Tonight we will beat up the new HyperDyn ($229) and compare it to older DynaVaps, as well as the Anvil and Dani. Let’s see how this thing stacks up!

So far, I am very impressed. I haven’t wanted to use any other Vapcap-style vaporizer since I got the HyperDyn, other than to make a direct comparision. The bowl is as big as I always wanted (nearly three times the size of a typical Vapcap), and the heat up time is much quicker than I thought it would be (around 15 seconds with a single-flame torch).

Here’s a quick list of features and talking points:

• 100% titanium construction (other than the temperature snap disc) – even the cap is now titanium!
• Big, but lightweight – 1.14 oz
• Mates with 10mm and 14mm glass joints
• Seven airflow settings on the condenser tube
• Works with new DynaVap dosing capsules! (one included)
• Scratch resistant medical grade titanium
• Includes a wood Slimstash (no magnet)
• Works with iSpire Heat Wand (but not older DynaVap induction heaters)
• Compatible with older DynaVap stems and parts
• Made in the USA
• Hyper cap only fits the Hyper tip. Neither is compatible with older tips and caps.

Early Thoughts

• At first, I heated up this cap just like I did the regular caps, but the cook was much darker. I used a single-flame torch and like to heat the very bottom of the cap for a full cook. With the HyperDyn, I had to dial it down a little to keep the cook the same. Otherwise I could overdo it on a second heat cycle. I now heat the cap halfway up from the bottom.
• I have yet to enjoy a second heat cycle that didn’t overcook the bowl for me. This is a one-and-done DynaVap for me, which is what I prefer!
• This big bowl is a game-changer. It’s significantly larger than original Vapcaps (almost triple the size), and how much it holds will depend on your pack style. I like to pack it loosley, and get a little less than 0.2 grams in there.
• The dosing capsule works great! The cook is a little lighter, and the capacity is about half of what the tip can hold on its own, but it’s still bigger than a normal Vapcap. I can’t wait for more dosing capsules and a travel caddy!
• It took me a while to get the airflow adjustment right. It’s easier if you set the tube depth and insert it back into the stem with the tip off – then put the tip back on. When I pushed the tube in with the tip installed, sometimes the tube would press against the tip and adjust the setting to more open.
• I would prefer the airport rotated 90 degrees so it’s easier to fine tune during the hit. I was surprised at this airport configuration, and it feels to me like a step backward.
• I haven’t had to adjust my cap at all, but if you need to make yours tighter, it’s a different process than before. Instead of pinching the sides of the cap together, you press on the tail so that it’s closer to the opposite side of the cap.