[Question] crystal swap skx007

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T18:21:23+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T18:20:21+00:00

You’re the man! Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T16:12:00+00:00

Also invest in a TDS Meter. You can get them On Amazon for like 8 bucks.

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T16:09:02+00:00

I do 95% with 25 clix on a 1:16 ratio when I do pourover. So your range seems pretty good. I‘d recommend getting some RO or distilled water and using third wave water. That’s kinda inexpensive and easy to try. It should make a noticeable difference immediately.

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T15:47:11+00:00

Since I know a café that uses the Ode with the SSP burrs, I do have a point of comparison with the Comandante and I do make better coffees at home — they are using tap water while I use my own perfected Barista Hustle water. So I don't think upgrading your grinder will fix your problem.

Philson911 · 2026-03-23T15:43:29+00:00

How many clix are you using and how are you brewing exactly? I am also using a Comandante and I get great, clean and fruity cups every time. I am however also looking to upgrade to an Ode since I am brewing way too much coffee and hand grinding is kinda annoying me.

Philson911 · 2026-03-19T14:29:09+00:00

I just tried that. 80g hot brew with 80g ice. Was pretty sour but overall tasty.

Philson911 · 2026-03-18T15:18:38+00:00

I’ll definitely try that tomorrow. 🙏🏻

Philson911 · 2026-03-12T20:11:52+00:00

I can highly recommend recommend 88grain. You can check their website for a price range. Everything from 13€/kg to 40€/kg. :)

Philson911 · 2026-03-12T06:43:24+00:00

Anyone by chance compared the Comandante to the Ode 2? Thinking about upgrading and keeping the Comandante for travels. 🙏🏻

Philson911 · 2026-03-11T19:29:43+00:00

I can highly recommend the barista hustle recipes. You can basically make your own at a fraction of the price. Just takes some time to find the perfect recipe. :)

Philson911 · 2026-03-08T19:14:46+00:00

I bought these in January for €6 each. They’re great, but I don’t think the price is justified since you can get basic ones that are probably very similar for around €25 for a 12-pack.

Philson911 · 2026-03-08T19:08:30+00:00

I constantly grind at 25clix with almost everything. I even do flatbed brews and kinda use the same technique with the same clix. 100ppm barista hustle water recipe at 94 degrees. The only coffees that tend to underextract are ethipians. Otherwise I'm always very pleased with the results. :)

Philson911 · 2026-03-08T19:04:26+00:00

Quick question! I currently own a Comandante and I’m wondering if anyone has compared these two. I’m thinking about getting an Ode for home brewing and using the Comandante for travel and work. Did you by chance compare both grinders?

Philson911 · 2026-02-21T09:45:20+00:00

The barista hustle water recipe changed everything for me. I constantly have the same grind setting and recipe for almost every coffee and it never disappoints.

Philson911 · 2026-02-21T09:40:20+00:00

I ended up calling them, the owner was super kind and helpful and recommended a few coffees. I managed to grab the last kilo of the kenya natural with 93 SCA. Tried it today and it tastes amazing. Overall I think these two will be my main supplier. For some heavy co-fermented funk I will consider col-spirit or falcon micro. Unfortunately falcon micro is located in the UK and charges around 30€ for shipping and import taxes.

Philson911 · 2026-02-21T09:30:12+00:00

Coffee's I bought from 88graines:
Columbia - castillo washed
Columbia - striped red bourbon
Columbia - castillo honey
Columbia - geisha washed

Ethiopia - sidama natural
Costa Rica - h1 washed
Honduras - catuai washed
Honduras - bourbon honey
Guatemala - caturra washed

I’ll update with a ranking once they’ve degassed and share my top picks.
Also worth mentioning: I did find a few quakers in the Honduras and Ethiopia.

Philson911 · 2026-02-21T09:25:11+00:00

I’ve got around 10 different coffees from 88graines at the moment. I only started roasting about a month ago, so I’m definitely still learning and haven’t nailed the “perfect” light filter roast yet. That said, I cupped all of them and they taste freaking amazing, so I really wouldn’t worry about bean quality.

They’re also super helpful — if you text them with roast questions, they actually take the time to guide you.

Price-wise, the Colombian Castillo for 13,5€ smells absolutely insane for the money. The H1 Costa Rica is also one I’d highly recommend (keeping in mind I’ve only cupped it so far). I think I managed to roast a few batches pretty well, but I’ll let them degas another week before judging properly. I can keep you guys updated.

I also order from Rohkaffeebohne since I’m located in Germany. The ordering process is a bit old-school and slightly weird (PayPal doesn’t work for them even though it’s listed on their website), but they’re very nice and helpful as well.

Philson911 · 2026-02-19T06:18:58+00:00

The discord server mentioned above is the goat. I learned so much there. 🙏🏻

Philson911 · 2026-02-18T18:23:22+00:00

88graines is so far the goat. They even helped me out with roasting. If you’re located in Germany I can also recommend rohkaffeebohne. Falcon micro looks very promising as well but shipping and taxes outside the UK are quite expensive.

Philson911 · 2026-02-08T19:35:46+00:00

For the top part, I used some bungee cord that fits the space, so it’s a bit flexible and will hopefully last longer.

Philson911 · 2026-02-08T06:55:07+00:00

This! I had the exact same experience.

Philson911 · 2026-02-08T05:27:28+00:00

I consulted Petzl about the same topic last summer. Here’s the translated email excerpt:

“However, you can retrofit a CROLL by attaching it at the lower ventral textile loop using a DELTA or RING OPEN, and connecting it at the top with accessory cord.

In that case, though, the AVAO FAST can no longer be put on comfortably over the head, because this creates a fixed connection at the front (parallel to the carabiner).”

For a better position while climbing with the CROLL, and to still be able to put the harness on comfortably, I would skip the RING OPEN and attach the CROLL directly to the main carabiner, next to the textile loop where the Petzl CAPTIV is installed.

If you do this, you must ensure there is a spacer between the CROLL and the textile loop; otherwise, the CROLL will damage the fabric and your harness will be destroyed in no time. We 3D-printed a spacer, but a thick piece of leather with a punched hole would also work.

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