I've been using my Kermit for about two weeks now, right out of the gate I loved it. I thought it was weird that you don't have to remove the downstem to take a hit but once I realized the mess this would cause I was grateful for that. As soon as it was past "new" condition (2-3 sessions) I started noticing the hits weren't ripping like I'm used to. Because of the design there's very little pressure and I see a lot of smoke escaping through the downstem. That being said, it's still getting me quite high, maybe even being a little gentler on my lungs but it's not what I'm used to. One thing I didn't consider was that I wouldn't be able to see inside, this is especially difficult with the black one I purchased. This makes filling pretty difficult and I don't know when it needs to be cleaned. I do love the weight, I feel pretty confident it's not going to get knocked over unlike every single glass bong I've ever owned- I specifically ordered this guy after my dog bumped the table and spilt a full dirty glass bong in my lap. All-in-all pretty nice piece, very well made. I am looking forward in buying and trying a couple other pieces they carry.
