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Elizabeth got her bottlefly today so I had a chance to play with it. I have to say, for the most part, I'm pretty impressed. We got it from Newgrahams for about 15 dollars, so we're not coming into this with very high expectations. But you do get your fifteen dollars worth out of this somewhat useful trainer.
First, I'd like to note that Elizabeth reports that the bottlefly's bottle opening capability is "supreme." She goes on to say "Taco supreme....and a nacho supreme." It's a Tenacious D thing. College students....
The balance of the bottlefly is reasonably solid for something with such a short "blade." I was actually fairly impressed with its performance as a trainer. There are some issues, however. Most notably, the stainless steel handle is not very good for grip...it's very smooth. Not too big of a deal because you won't cut yourself, but was frustrating to a bali apprentice like myself.
The glowsticks that came with the bottlefly were dead on arrival, but she had ordered a ~25 pack so it wasn't any pressing matter.
The latch locks well open or closed, but not being a spring latch, it gets in the way during flipping.....spider drops/latch drops are pretty troublesome because the latch is frequently in the way and it just bounces off.
All in all, a stylish and cheap trainer that'll definitely be a nice conversation piece at keggers, and of course, raves (with optional glowsticks)
Look for Elizabeth's review tomorrow
First, I'd like to note that Elizabeth reports that the bottlefly's bottle opening capability is "supreme." She goes on to say "Taco supreme....and a nacho supreme." It's a Tenacious D thing. College students....
The balance of the bottlefly is reasonably solid for something with such a short "blade." I was actually fairly impressed with its performance as a trainer. There are some issues, however. Most notably, the stainless steel handle is not very good for grip...it's very smooth. Not too big of a deal because you won't cut yourself, but was frustrating to a bali apprentice like myself.
The glowsticks that came with the bottlefly were dead on arrival, but she had ordered a ~25 pack so it wasn't any pressing matter.
The latch locks well open or closed, but not being a spring latch, it gets in the way during flipping.....spider drops/latch drops are pretty troublesome because the latch is frequently in the way and it just bounces off.
All in all, a stylish and cheap trainer that'll definitely be a nice conversation piece at keggers, and of course, raves (with optional glowsticks)
Look for Elizabeth's review tomorrow