Kind Creations 30" custom straight perc w ash catcher pics and review

3combs · 01-31-2007, 08:09 AM

First of all let me say that this tube is very important to me for many reasons and i will go into greater detail about the back story on this -
first a review:

there is the tube.
Beautiful, flawless workmanship, flows like a dream. I had originally ordered the tube 30", and as you can see from the pic it is almost 34", I think that is very tight as they seem to be measuring from the bottom of the stem.

The entire ordering process from Kind Creations was excellent, they were very effective in comunicating with me (better over the phone than on the net), prompt, honest in thier time estimates, and most importantly, nice and genuinely interested in providing a me the exact tube I wanted.

here is the plumbing of the piece, I cannot stress how well it rips, with or without the A/c.
The a/c allows you to really get out of hand, but the rip it so smooth it doesn't matter.

The drag on the piece is what you'd expect from a 30+ inch perc, and it varies greatly by water level and with or without the a/c. It is very easy to dial this baby in exactly how you you like it to be as the tube has zero inherent drag (I almost went with some of the more elaborate bases that they do at KC, but I chose the straight for the sake of smooothness and drag)

the A/c is a beast, i love it.
at first I thought the joint was high on the tube, but then once I unwrapped the a/c I realized it was out of need.

the tube is well balanced without the a/c. it stands fine with the A/C, but i feel uncomfortable. This is no fault of th etube, i just don't leave a/c's on tubes standing.

they hooked it up with these accessories

and here is a close up of the base logo and the very nice work on the joint

overall this is a total 5 out of 5
* * * * *

the only negatives I could possibly come up with is that the acc set came for 14mm (the bowl and the diffy) while the a/c is 18mm.
this is ovbiously almost irrelevant as I have a slew of stems and had a perfect fit old roor.de knock off.

bottom line this tube rules!!!

personal stuff
-this is my first custom tube ever. it has set the bar very high
-thanks to everyone who helped me out, especially Ninja, Jmack, and magman- you guys really held it down for KC and had a lot to do with my choice
-Vivat Rex-
this tube is sandblasted in elegy of my long time pet (21yrs) and best friend. My cat rex

He died after a very long and wonderful life, I asked Brandon to change the SB to say this "vivat rex" because his name was rex, and in latin it means "Long live the King..."
I thought it was appropriate

Lustre_King · 01-31-2007, 08:16 AM

Excellent review.

Lustre
Currently listening to : Boris

vict0r · 01-31-2007, 08:35 AM

thats chill man rip kitty! :P

Marked at Birth · 01-31-2007, 08:41 AM

very cool, cats rock!

Pie7775 · 01-31-2007, 08:44 AM

Very nice looking. Always wanted a kc.

emagdnim13 · 01-31-2007, 08:51 AM

wow, first straight tube i've ever seen from KC.

i'm liking it.

i was never a big fan of their double bubble base.

how much did it run you?

when did they change the style of the ac? i thought it was just like the illadelph ac, new design looks really good though.

sorry to hear about your cat. i've never liked cats until my gf got a new all black cat. i can't get over this thing, i've never even liked any of my pets as much as this thing.

Overdoze · 01-31-2007, 09:56 AM

Dude thats awesome that you got that sandblasted I got a orange tabby too named rusty james I dont know what Id do not coming home to him everyday

Sick tube !

i<3dank · 01-31-2007, 10:11 AM

awesome tube, i love the lack of the double bubble, it just diddnt look right. sorry about your loss of your kitty.

jmackisback · 01-31-2007, 10:19 AM

Very, very nice 3combs! Very nice to see a straight tube by KC...looks excellent! I'm sure it will treat you right for a long time to come. I know my KC's are built like tanks.

I personally like the double bubble on my mega KC...makes it very stable, and gives that extra chamber space for a bigger rip. That being said...I definately want a KC straight. Straights are awesome.

Glad to have helped too...always nice to help a fellow TC brotha out

3combs · 01-31-2007, 10:57 AM

thanks a lot guys, for the compliments and the kind words. I am double stoked about this piece, it is ont only an incredible tube in and of itself, but a perfect way to memorialize a good buddy.

01-31-2007, 08:09 AM	#1
3combs Legally A Baller Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: just short of my goals Posts: 3,075	Kind Creations 30" custom straight perc w ash catcher pics and review First of all let me say that this tube is very important to me for many reasons and i will go into greater detail about the back story on this - first a review: there is the tube. Beautiful, flawless workmanship, flows like a dream. I had originally ordered the tube 30", and as you can see from the pic it is almost 34", I think that is very tight as they seem to be measuring from the bottom of the stem. The entire ordering process from Kind Creations was excellent, they were very effective in comunicating with me (better over the phone than on the net), prompt, honest in thier time estimates, and most importantly, nice and genuinely interested in providing a me the exact tube I wanted. here is the plumbing of the piece, I cannot stress how well it rips, with or without the A/c. The a/c allows you to really get out of hand, but the rip it so smooth it doesn't matter. The drag on the piece is what you'd expect from a 30+ inch perc, and it varies greatly by water level and with or without the a/c. It is very easy to dial this baby in exactly how you you like it to be as the tube has zero inherent drag (I almost went with some of the more elaborate bases that they do at KC, but I chose the straight for the sake of smooothness and drag) the A/c is a beast, i love it. at first I thought the joint was high on the tube, but then once I unwrapped the a/c I realized it was out of need. the tube is well balanced without the a/c. it stands fine with the A/C, but i feel uncomfortable. This is no fault of th etube, i just don't leave a/c's on tubes standing. they hooked it up with these accessories and here is a close up of the base logo and the very nice work on the joint overall this is a total 5 out of 5 * * * * * the only negatives I could possibly come up with is that the acc set came for 14mm (the bowl and the diffy) while the a/c is 18mm. this is ovbiously almost irrelevant as I have a slew of stems and had a perfect fit old roor.de knock off. bottom line this tube rules!!! personal stuff -this is my first custom tube ever. it has set the bar very high -thanks to everyone who helped me out, especially Ninja, Jmack, and magman- you guys really held it down for KC and had a lot to do with my choice -Vivat Rex- this tube is sandblasted in elegy of my long time pet (21yrs) and best friend. My cat rex He died after a very long and wonderful life, I asked Brandon to change the SB to say this "vivat rex" because his name was rex, and in latin it means "Long live the King..." I thought it was appropriate
	--intelligent people often regard the opportunity to speak as the opportunity to prove thier intellect, Wise people regard an opportunity to hold one's tongue the same way. ~Huh? a canoe made of country Ham? You know I'll eat it~ H J Simpson K.Nail Kind Creations /My Toro / Kind Creations Tube / Roor Triple Beaker / EHLE / L. Wilson Custom Dub / My Family

01-31-2007, 08:16 AM	#2
Lustre_King Ordained Minister Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: noun. A place where something is or could be located; a site Posts: 583	Excellent review. Lustre Currently listening to : Boris
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01-31-2007, 08:41 AM	#4
Marked at Birth Resident Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the hands of our father Posts: 1,310	very cool, cats rock!
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01-31-2007, 08:44 AM	#5
Pie7775 licensed to ill Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,088	Very nice looking. Always wanted a kc.
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01-31-2007, 08:51 AM	#6
emagdnim13 Disc Hucker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,504	wow, first straight tube i've ever seen from KC. i'm liking it. i was never a big fan of their double bubble base. how much did it run you? when did they change the style of the ac? i thought it was just like the illadelph ac, new design looks really good though. sorry to hear about your cat. i've never liked cats until my gf got a new all black cat. i can't get over this thing, i've never even liked any of my pets as much as this thing.
emagdnim13 Disc Hucker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,504

01-31-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
vict0r Full time stoner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tijuana, Ca Posts: 2,001	thats chill man rip kitty! :P

01-31-2007, 09:56 AM	#7
Overdoze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 836	Dude thats awesome that you got that sandblasted I got a orange tabby too named rusty james I dont know what Id do not coming home to him everyday Sick tube !
Overdoze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 836

01-31-2007, 10:11 AM	#8
i<3dank Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Posts: 398	awesome tube, i love the lack of the double bubble, it just diddnt look right. sorry about your loss of your kitty.
	"Make the most of the hemp seed. Sow it everywhere" -George Washington

01-31-2007, 10:19 AM	#9
jmackisback Resident Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,286	Very, very nice 3combs! Very nice to see a straight tube by KC...looks excellent! I'm sure it will treat you right for a long time to come. I know my KC's are built like tanks. I personally like the double bubble on my mega KC...makes it very stable, and gives that extra chamber space for a bigger rip. That being said...I definately want a KC straight. Straights are awesome. Glad to have helped too...always nice to help a fellow TC brotha out
	CURRENT GLASS - 27" Toro single tree perc, straight w/ worked chubbler - 35" KC double mega perc, double bubble w/ WooD inline AC - 22" Ehle-minator, straight 29.2 - 14".de Roor Lil Sista, beaker w/ Molino AC - Signature Series 1 Vapordome, Fro edition #7 Last edited by jmackisback; 01-31-2007 at 10:21 AM..

01-31-2007, 10:57 AM	#10
3combs Legally A Baller Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: just short of my goals Posts: 3,075	thanks a lot guys, for the compliments and the kind words. I am double stoked about this piece, it is ont only an incredible tube in and of itself, but a perfect way to memorialize a good buddy.
	--intelligent people often regard the opportunity to speak as the opportunity to prove thier intellect, Wise people regard an opportunity to hold one's tongue the same way. ~Huh? a canoe made of country Ham? You know I'll eat it~ H J Simpson K.Nail Kind Creations /My Toro / Kind Creations Tube / Roor Triple Beaker / EHLE / L. Wilson Custom Dub / My Family

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