Bambino-Good Idea?

[rahl071]

So guys, I've worked up enough points to get a free Mya Bambino. This is my plan:

Redeem points, acquire free Bambino.
Replace the bowl, as the stock one is a bit tiny
replace base with QT base-avoid tipping

Now it gets interesting. The Petite "stem", if you can call it that, fits the bambino base, the petite base, the razo, etc.-I plan on getting the bambino and carrying a petite stem with normal sized hose adapters. So, single hose, then swap the stem for a two-hose if someone cares to join.

Total cost will be 11 bucks for the new base, as a better bowl is already in my possession.

What do you guys think? I'm not getting a QT, as I would much rather have the hard case and the anonymity with a Bambino as opposed to the roll cage from the QT. I don't necessarily WANT everyone to know I'm carrying a pipe.

Oh, forgot to mention: It's for smoking in designated areas on campus.

[joytron]

[quote name='rahl071' date='23 July 2010 - 07:04 PM' timestamp='1279937086' post='476114']
So guys, I've worked up enough points to get a free Mya Bambino. This is my plan:

Redeem points, acquire free Bambino.
Replace the bowl, as the stock one is a bit tiny
replace base with QT base-avoid tipping

Now it gets interesting. The Petite "stem", if you can call it that, fits the bambino base, the petite base, the razo, etc.-I plan on getting the bambino and carrying a petite stem with normal sized hose adapters. So, single hose, then swap the stem for a two-hose if someone cares to join.

Total cost will be 11 bucks for the new base, as a better bowl is already in my possession.

What do you guys think? I'm not getting a QT, as I would much rather have the hard case and the anonymity with a Bambino as opposed to the roll cage from the QT. I don't necessarily WANT everyone to know I'm carrying a pipe.

Oh, forgot to mention: It's for smoking in designated areas on campus.
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I love the look of the bambino on my QT stem, best of both worlds. not sure about the petite though.

[joytron]

here is a couple pics.

[IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa223/swoggiemaster/DSCI0475-Copy.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa223/swoggiemaster/DSCI0614.jpg[/IMG]

[rahl071]

Exactly like that, but I have a spare stem that accepts a second hose in the event it's needed. It fits. I've tested it. can you drop me a pic of the inside of that case Joytron?

[king_lunchb0x]

well sounds like a good plan, the hard shell case makes it inconspicuous to the outside world. Plus the bambino stem looks and smokes awesome

[joytron]

[quote name='rahl071' date='23 July 2010 - 07:26 PM' timestamp='1279938388' post='476117']
Exactly like that, but I have a spare stem that accepts a second hose in the event it's needed. It fits. I've tested it. can you drop me a pic of the inside of that case Joytron?
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yeah i can send it to you tomorrow, its just a very thin layer of black felt or something.

[antouwan]

sounds like a good plan. just make sure that the bambino case is compatible with the qt base - but it sounds like you're already on top of that.

[kyleSD]

i got my ex a bambino and never had trouble with it tipping, my sister has it as well. Unless youre replacing the vase for aesthetic purposes i think the bambino is great just stock, with a better bowl and hose of course.

[ukhookah]

I've got both a bambbino and qt. The bambino base was fragile and has broke! Lol. I've got a qt now for the sole purpose that I can interchange the base between both. I have to say I much prefer my qt ovee the bino simply cos I think it functions well. I found my bambino gets hot quicker

[Neil's butt boy.]

the first QT I got came in a case not a cage

[nd4snd]

I have a bambino and am personally in love with the damn thing...

[jorlyfish]

[quote name='nd4snd' date='24 July 2010 - 10:15 AM' timestamp='1279980920' post='476143']
I have a bambino and am personally in love with the damn thing...
[/quote]

+1

I love mine, have had no tipping problems with the base. Smokes great. I agree that the stock bowl is a little small, but since I usually smoke my Bambino alone, it's fine for me.

[questions]

i love my bambino.....have had it over three years..never a problem....
never tipped it over...just love it..hits like a champ

[Giant Ninja Robot]

Great plan, best of all worlds, you've done your research. Bambino WILL tip if you use a heavier or slightly inflexible homemade hose so the QT base will be great, and as I'm sure you know the Bambino wont accept a second hose adapter properly because of the severe angle of the purge valve hole.

If anonymity is a concern you can buy a chunk of foam from HD to fit a hard old fashioned suitcase and make cutouts in the foam to fit your pipe and accessories. There's a how to somewhere in the how-to section.