There are a few differences from the DBV to the SSV. First, the SSV was the first vape made by 7th Floor. The Surfer sits at a 22-degree angle so no herbs fall into the heater. All Surfers now come with the spherical flavor disc wand giving it a larger bowl as well as no chance for the heater cover and wand to stick. The Surfer uses a hands-free attachment to lock the wand to the heater cover. The SSV has a hand made glass knob for controlling the heat. The SSV has a metal base while the DBV uses only a black plastic vape. The SSV can be made with nearly any graphic while the DBV only comes in silver or black. The SSV is more assembled in the USA compared to the DBV.