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Smok Mag Solo 100W Mod | Reviews by Z-Lee

Smok Mag Solo 100W Mod


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I've got another review for you today where we'll be taking a look at the Smok Mag Solo 100W Mod from HealthCabin. The picture above shows the entire kit, but we'll be focusing solely on the mod in this review. This is the first Smok product I've ever reviewed, and the first non-pod Smok product I've ever owned. It's pretty common knowledge that Smok has received a lot of flak over the years for their build quality and a lack of thoroughness in their QC department, so when they released a 21700 mod, I figured this is a better time than any to give them another go and to re-evaluate where they stand in the vape market. Some things in this review may surprise you, while other aspects of it may not. We'll cover almost everything, from head to toe.

I want to give a quick shoutout to Sue over at HealthCabin for supplying the Mag Solo for review. As a reviewer, this critique will be conducted in a fair and honest manner.

Alright, leh-go!

(photos have been edited and can be clicked on for easier viewing)




- BRIEF SITE OVERVIEW -


Color Options:

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There are 9 colorways available at Healthcabin; they are:

> Carbon Fiber Splicing Leather
> Cyan
> Haze Blue
> Nano Chrome
> Grey Splicing Leather
> White Blue
> Matte White
> Haze Purple
> Black Red



Main Features:

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> 9 available color/pleather/carbon fiber options at HealthCabin
> 21700 external battery compatibility (18650 w/ provided adapter)
> 5 different UI color themes
> USB Type-C charging



Specs:

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> Size: 95.2 * 43.6 * 32.2mm
> Weight: 135g
> Chassis Material: Zinc-alloy
> Output Wattage: 5-100W
> Standby Current: <120µA (microAmps)
> Input Voltage: 3.3-4.2V
> Output Voltage: 1.0-6.5V
> Charging Voltage: 5V +/- 0.2V
> Charging Current:
1.5A (Max)



- REVIEW TESTING & OBSERVATIONS -


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For this review, I received the Haze Blue colorway. The color choice when sent was random, but it just so happens that my favorite color is blue, so naturally I like the way this mod looks. It's nice to see a variety of aesthetic options available, as not everyone wants a pastel-looking mod, and likewise with a more aggressive look such as that of carbon fiber. The mod kit comes with an 18650 adapter, USB Type-C charging cable (very short), a User Manual, Safety Manual, and a Warranty Verification card. The packaging is solid and will keep the mod from taking any abuse at all when shipped. This is a pretty standard outfit of hardware packaged with a mod as a kit, so I'd consider this a decent starter mod kit. With all of the positives, come a few negatives, but we'll touch a bit on that later.


The Mag Solo:
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The Mag Solo is made of Zinc-Alloy and has a glossy finish that does a pretty decent job of hiding any fingerprints. The shiny metallic ribbon circumnavigating the faux-leather on the back, not so much. This shiny metallic ribbon is nothing new and can be recognized as a similar variant of GeekVape's signature design, but the Mag Solo still encompasses the "pistol grip" that makes it stand out amidst the plethora of standard box mods. From the original Mag design however, which I personally was never very interested in being a thumb-fire kinda guy, the design has been toned down enough to where thumb-firing isn't uncomfortable in the slightest bit. For index finger-firers (say that 5 times quickly!), there's still that pistol grip feel if that appeals to you.

On the front of the mod from top down is the basic layout of buttons and UI that can be found on most standard box mods. At the top is the fire button, the 0.96" TFT UI screen just below that, followed by the left ("down") and right ("up") buttons, and lastly the USB-C charging port at the bottom.

To the right of the UI, there's SMOK branding engraved into the shiny metallic band, with MAG SOLO imprinted into padded faux-leather backing. I believe these are stickers, so don't be fooled into believing the carbon fiber sticker is legitimately carbon fiber; they're more or less for aesthetic looks. Just above the SMOK engraving, there's a QR code sticker which I believe directs you to SMOK's site, but I peeled it off before ever verifying, lol. It comes off quite cleanly and easily.

The fire button has a solid tactile feel having a nice "click" when adding a few pounds of pressure. There's no mushiness here, which is ideal - you want it either on or off with no room for feathering. One thing I did notice about the left and right buttons is that they're super easy to press. Too easy to press, in fact. I noticed when putting the Mag Solo in my cup holder while driving to work, that often times my wattage was turned all the way down, all the way up, or the wattage was locked from both buttons being pressed at the same time. The weight of the mod shouldn't be enough to make changes to the wattage, which is going to catch an unsuspecting victim with an ultra hot vape, or no vape at all. This is going to have to be the first con for me.

The spring-loaded brass/gold-plated 510 pin in the top of the mod has had no issues with registering an atomizer. The throw distance seems quite long, and will likely have you making a few extra rotations to get the atomizer securely fastened into the 510, which is really no big deal.

The bottom of the mod has a swinging battery door panel which unlatches by sliding the ribbed rectangular button inward. Without a battery to sort of "kick" the door open, it's easiest to use a fingernail to slide the switch without having to press down on it. The hinge portion of the battery door slopes downward (or upward if the mod is standing upright) and is located just below the front-facing side of the mod which is a bit puzzling to me. The heavier portion of the Zinc-Alloy frame also happens to be on the front-facing side, and these two aspects of the design do not not mix very well. I've dropped the mod by accident quite a few times off of my desk simply because it's a bit topsy-turvy. However, the battery door never flew open and the 510 plate has yet to become loose, break, or snap off which is a great testament to what I've alluded to time and time again in my reviews - Zinc-Alloy frames are best for durability. This is an absolute huge pro in favor of the Mag Solo.

There is a negative "-" battery orientation engraved on the swinging battery door that I failed to capture very well, as well as a positive battery indicator at the bottom of the battery slot. With modern regulated mods, there are safety protections to prevent the mod from working if you happen to put the battery in the wrong way, so don't be overly concerned with this in the Mag Solo. One exception to this battery orientation rule is Freemax's Maxus 100W mod and 200W mod - you can place the battery(ies) in it whichever way you want, and the mod will work just the same. But I digress...

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The top of the mod is securely fastened with 6 screws. 3 of the 6 fasten the zinc-alloy top plate onto the mod, and the other 3 screws fasten the 510 plate to the top plate. This seems a bit excessive however, the 510 is fastened into zinc-alloy which is the most important part to me. Many of the newer mods being released today screw the 510 plate directly into plastic or aluminum frames (aluminium for some of you ;)), and the outcomes have been less than impressive. Sure, plastic and aluminum are lighter than zinc-alloy, but zinc-alloy is about 2.5x as strong as aluminum-alloys, and infinitely stronger than plastic. I'll take a slightly heavier zinc-alloy mod over plastic or aluminum any day of the week, and twice on Sunday. If there's anything I recommend you doing research on when searching for a durable and long-lasting mod, it's this. Screw a full atomizer on top of a plastic or aluminum fastened 510 plate and then drop it - you're out a mod 9 times out of 10. Zinc-alloy is definitely the way to go, but don't take my word for it. Again, this is an absolutely huge bonus in favor of the Mag Solo.


The UI:

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From left to right and top to bottom, the UI layout is as follows:
> Battery life Bar Indicator, Battery Life Percentage
> Wattage Setting (W), Left/Right Buttons Locked (if red padlock is present)
> Coil Resistance, Voltage Output
> Puff Counter (p), Last Puff Duration (s)

The User Interface is about as simple as it gets when it comes to a box mod. The chip doesn't offer anything outside of Wattage (Power) Mode, which makes the mod very easy understand and operate. Wattage changes to the mod are in full wattage increments ranging from 5 to 100W. This device does round-robin for those that care about that feature, but I've never really understood the importance of it (how often are you changing the wattage that drastically from 100W to 5W or vice versa?). When holding down the left or right button, the wattage ramps up in acceleration making it very easy to make simple or lengthy wattage adjustments in two or three shakes of a deer's tail.


The shortcut button combinations to access various features is as follows:
> Turn the mod on/off: 5x fire button clicks
> Lock the entire device (best for stowing): 3x fire button clicks (top right picture above)
> Lock Wattage Adjustment (left and right buttons): Press and hold both left and right buttons simultaneously
> Change the UI color (6 color themes): Press and hold right button and fire button simultaneously
> Reset the Puff Counter (no confirmation screen :(): Press and hold left button and fire button simultaneously

Aaaaaand, that's it!


Newer Puff Counter confirmation screens have really spoiled me, because I accidentally reset this mod playing around with the UI. Not a huge biggy, but I don't like having to dig around for the User Manual for fear of accidentally resetting the Puff Counter. The puff counter itself only tracks up to 999 and then resets anyway, so again, not a big deal.



Performance Info:

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I'll try not to get too nerdy in this portion so it's easier to understand. I noted above what each column represents and highlighted some outputs which I'll be talking about.

Column 1 is the coil resistance reading of the mod. Column 2 is the wattage I set the mod to. Column 5 is the calculated wattage output for each wattage setting corresponding respectively in Column 2. I added an arrow near the top of the excel sheet for clarification.

The Smok Mag Solo peaked at 73W with a 0.15 ohm coil, and 74W using a 0.36 ohm coil (don't mind the resistance accuracy, it's a really old coil I still use for testing only, lol), which is quite a bit shy of the advertised "100W". I'd never expect a mod to reach 100W with a 0.79 ohm coil simply because we'd be setting the house on fire, but 53W is certainly enough. The 74W cap is going to have to be added to the cons - I'm not a fan of embellished advertised specs, one bit.

The maximum Amp Output was 22.1A using a 0.15 ohm coil shown in Column 4 which is very "safe" (25A+ CDR batteries will perform very well and have longer life since they won't heat up as much and there won't be as much battery sag), but quite a bit inhibitive for the mod to be able to reach the 100W advertised.

The max Voltage Output was 6.51V using a good 'ole 0.81 ohm Innokin Z coil shown in Column 3, so it does reach the advertised 6.5V and verifies the presence of a boosted chip which is definitely a necessity for single battery mods if you like performance consistency.

Based on these results, the Smok Mag Solo is best for MTLs and mid-subohm RDLs and even DLs if the user doesn't use high wattage. I've been vaping the Freemax M Pro 3 with a 0.15 ohm coil for the vast majority of the testing and it's been performing great at 60-65W. In other mods, for a similar vape I've been using 50-55W, so it does seem to perform a little bit on the weaker side, but definitely consistent.

The battery indicator is fairly accurate and performs unnoticeably different until about 5-10% battery left which I was super impressed with. More often than not, performance usually starts to degrade around 20ish% for mods with a boosted chip. This also gets a pro mark from me.

The USB Type-C charging port charges at around 1.2A which falls within decent range of the advertised 1.5A max, even though I do not support or recommend using the charging port for charging unless you're away from an external charger and there's no other way to charge this device. The Mag Solo also supports pass-through vaping if you must vape while it's charging.



- CONCLUSION -


I've pumped around 3000 puffs through this Mag Solo over the past month and it's performed exceptionally well for my needs. My needs being lower to mid wattage preferences in vaping. I don't like hot vapes, so this might not be an ideal mod for you if you must vape at high wattages. If you normally find yourself using coils with 0.4 ohm resistances and above with wattages below 70W, you have yourself a winner here.

My past experiences with Smok devices were restricted to pod devices only prior to acquiring the Mag Solo, so it might be a bit unfair to compare my experiences shared in this review with what I've experienced in the past. I will say that most of the negativity I've felt in the past with those pod devices and the general consensus of the vape community regarding the Smok brand has been flipped around with the Mag Solo, and I would endorse this product for the uses stated above, assuming I didn't simply get lucky with the mod I received in terms of QC.

Where the Smok Mag Solo excels is in the aspects of build quality and ease of operation, but leaves quite a bit to be desired in the performance department. It isn't unusable by any means and I'd still prefer it over VooPoo's Drag X Plus or even their Drag X Plus Pro simply due to the Mag Solo's zinc-alloy construction. I'd even go as far as to say the 22A limitation the chips restricts makes it a very safe mod for a brand new vaper. It's not a great option for a veteran vaper that likes options, but it certainly works decently well for most applications that are ideal for a single 21700 mod - low to mid wattage uses.

I like how the Mag Solo has drifted away from the extreme "pistol grip" aesthetic that turned away pretty much any and all thumb-firing vapers, and has found a way to keep the style while also broadening the appeal to more users. I think this was a smart move by Smok.



++ Pros ++
> Solid zinc-alloy construction
> Solid/sturdy 510 (dropped several times)
> Light weight
> Very easy to operate
> Great hand-feel for both index and thumb-firing
> Battery door holds very well even when dropped
> 22A cap makes this mod a safer option for new vapers
> 9 color options at HealthCabin
> 5 UI color themes
> USB Type-C (1.2A verified)



- - Cons - -
> Left and Right Buttons are too easy to press
> 74W cap underwhelmingly falls short of the advertised 100W


+- Considerations -+
> Mod sits a bit unstable
> Wattage (Power) Mode only
> Not a lot of menu options/customizations
> Soft ramp-up



Overall Rating:
6.5-8.0

(6.5 for high wattage vapers, 8.0 for mid-ohm RDL/DL users and MTLs - bumped up quite a bit for solid construction in comparison to most mass produced mods being released today)


And that concludes this review of the Smok Mag Solo 100W mod. If you see any glaring mistakes or inconsistencies, please don't hesitate to point them out. Respond here, or leave me a PM if the thread closes.

If you're wondering where you can get this tank of a mod, here's the link. Again, I want to thank Sue from HealthCabin for providing this device for review and giving me a proper amount of time to thoroughly test it. And a special thanks to you, the reader, for taking the time to read my word salad.

Happy vape hoarding!
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Bench Test Results: Keeppower UH1835P - 10A 1200mAh 18350

These tests below only note my personal opinion for the ESTIMATED ratings for the batteries I tested at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This can be one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.

Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of property damage, personal injury, or even death. Never use them outside of a fully protected battery pack and you use them at your own risk. Never exceed the battery’s true continuous discharge rating (CDR), never let it get colder than 0°C or hotter than 60°C, and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition. Never use a battery that is physically damaged in any way.

Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved, understands the risks, has the proper equipment, and takes all appropriate safety precautions.

If the battery has only one current rating number, or if it only says "max", then I have to assume the battery is rated at that current level for any type of discharge, including continuous.

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Test Results
It’s been four years so it’s time for a retest. This Keeppower is a decent performer and no longer uses the very inconsistent Yong De Li New Energy co. (YDL) cell, which was sometimes better performing but only if you got a “good” one. This cell used by Keeppower and some others is better but 18350’s are still more inconsistent than larger cells.

This Keeppower’s capacity rating is exaggerated. The two cells I tested delivered 1126mAh and 1132mAh. This is below this cell’s 1200mAh rating and since I cannot have the two lowest capacity cells in the batch I am rating them 1100mAh.

The 10A rating pushes them hard so I recommend, like with all cells, operating it at lower than its rating. For best performance (not lots of voltage sag) and long cell life I recommend staying under 5A-7A (15W-21W). Charge at 0.5A or lower!

The 15A “Max Pulse” rating will result in HUGE voltage sag and very short run times. If you are pulsing at current levels this high do not allow the cell to get hotter than 60°C to help lower the risk and extend cell life.

This cell has an extra line of sealant or epoxy at the top, where the rolled over edge of the metal can meets the top plastic sealing ring. I have never seen this on any other cell and I do not know why it is there. Rust prevention (when used in a humid environment) at the edge of the metal can perhaps? I scraped out this sealant/epoxy and did a few cycles of high-current pulse discharging without problems. I do not think the sealant/epoxy line is there to help keep the cell from leaking.


Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
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Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
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18650 Ratings and E-Scores Table:


20700/21700 Ratings and E-Scores Table:

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To see how other cells have tested check out this link: Links To All 21700, 26650, 18350, 18500 Battery Tests

Closed/Sold Misc stuff

I will add stuff as I find it.

SKRR sub ohm tank by Vaporesso, nib. Have to ask for $7 to cover s/h. PP F&F only with no mention of vape etc. I have several, this one is gold:
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I think the Berserkers are v1, both are regular size. I built a coil on one of them and that is as far as I got. I hate building so never used these. SS and a gold one. $13 each w/shipping to US only. PP with no mention of vape etc.

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NIB red Vaporesso NRG tank w/2 cores, $10 w/shipping to US
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NIB Wismec Luxotic BF squonker, opened for pics only. $15 w/shipping to US, PP F&F only with no mention of ecig, vape etc.
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  • Question
LostVape Thelema Quest Temp Control Help.

Hey guys me again,
Ive just got myself a steamcrave meson rta and thrown in a vv single ss316 alien coil .3ohm im liking the vape at about 40w and have started to try out tc mode and not sure what i should be setting the wattage and temp too ive tried going to 50 60w with the wattage and 200c but it doesnt get a chance to get that hot. So i gone down to 40w and 125 degrees Celsius and it seems to be a nice vape but how exactly does it work should i be going way higher with the wattage and low with the degrees or just go up on both and be light with the fire button and just have it not burn my juice and coil. As described its a thelema solo the quest version not the dna. Thank in advance.

THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS MECH BORO MOD review by hittman

THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS TAUREN MECH BORO MOD review by hittman

Hello and welcome back for another review. This time I will be covering the Thunderhead Creations Mech Boro Mod that was sent to me by Sourcemore in order to provide you with a fair and honest review. In case you don’t know what a boro mod is, a boro tank I believe was originally used in Billet Box type mods where the tank sits inside the mod which is then called an All in One mod or AIO. These tanks can be used on many Boro devices and can be either rebuildable or use factory coils like PNP or Nautilus coils. I’m sure there are more but those are the two that I am most familiar with. The Tauren Mech Mod can be purchased two different ways. It can be purchased as an unregulated mechanical mod only or can be purchased with the X Chip which makes it a semi regulated mod. I would not recommend purchasing the unregulated version unless you are very familiar with ohm’s law and using the proper coil resistances for the batteries that you are using.

The Tauren Mech Mod is compatible with 18650, 20700, and 21700 batteries depending on the configuration you choose to use. The last two are only compatible when not using the X Chip. The connections inside are 24k plated to ensure a good connection and can be used with most boro tanks as far as I am aware. I have a few different ones and will test the unit with these. There is also a 510 build deck adapter that I will talk about more later. In the past I have been very pleased with all of the THC tanks that I have tested so have been looking forward to testing out this new mod.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* Tauren Boro Mod
1* 21700 Battery Cap
1* 18650 Battery Cap
1* 510 Adaptor
1* Coil Leg Trimmer
1* 510 Build Deck Insert
1* Multifunctional Wrench
1* Thanks Card
1* Warranty Card
1* User Manual
Spare Screwdriver & Screws & O-rings

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SPECIFICATIONS:

BrandThunderHead Creations
Product NameTauren Mech Boro Mod
Size29.5*47*70mm
MaterialAluminum
Battery Compatible21700/18650/20700 battery
ColorMatte Black, Gunmetal, Electric Blue

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FEATURES:

1. Compatible with 21700/18650/20700 battery

2. Multifunctional wrench and build deck included

3. Compatible with Tauren Boro Tank

4. Full mech mod only

5. Compact mini size & elegant

6. 0.1s fast boost, 0.1ohm support

7. 10s auto cutoff, 510 build deck

8. Full 24K plated inside, strong connection

9. Multiple modes: 18650 mech mode, 20700/21700 mech mode

10. Safety protections: Short Circuit/Over Discharge/Battery Reverse/Over Temperature Protection (WHEN USING X CHIP)

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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

The version that I received for this review is the blue Mech version that does not include the X Chip which adds some safety features to the mod but only fits in the mod with the 18650 battery and taller battery cap. I won’t be covering the X Chip since I didn’t receive it for testing.

The packaging for the Tauren is really pretty nice in my opinion. The front of the box has the Tauren symbol and name near the top in a metallic looking color and below it lets you know that it was designed and manufactured by Thunderhead Creations. There is a clear viewing window that allows you to see one side of the mod before opening the box. I’m sure it was done on purpose like this so that the badge on the side of the mod was visible.

The back side of the box has the same Tauren logo and name as well as the THC logo near the top in gold. It gives a rather lackluster description of the contents of the package and the THC website near the bottom.

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The box is opened by pulling on the cloth tab that is protruding from the bottom long side of the box. Once opened, you get a better look at the contents of the box which includes the mod itself, coil cutting guide, long battery cap for use with 21700 batteries, build deck adapter, and 510 adapter for dry burning coils. There is a spare cut out in the foam for the X Chip but as I mentioned, I received the mech only version without the chip. The user manual is located underneath the foam insert along with the Tauren wrench which can be used to help in removing the battery cap as well as the boro nut that secures the tank in place. I was a little surprised that there is no tank included in the kit so if you are wanting the Tauren boro tank then it will have to be purchased separately.

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This is a mechanical mod so there is no display to discuss. It’s definitely a good idea to know ohm’s law and your battery capacity when using a mechanical mod. I personally do not normally use mechanical mods. If you aren’t familiar with ohm’s law then free calculators can be found easily online. It will tell you how many watts and amps a particular coil resistance will draw from the battery so you do need to know the rated ampacity of the battery you are using. This battery information can be found from the place that you purchased it or better yet take a look at Mooch’s battery reviews. His reviews can be found here Home - Mooch Batteries Reviews Blog.

The front of the mod has the door that covers the boro tank that you choose to use with the mod but has a large opening. Near the top is what I am guessing is a serial number and below the opening are five round airflow holes. Near the bottom is the fire button. This button has kind of a spongey feel to it. I personally am not crazy about the placement of the button here. I am normally a person that likes to use my thumb to fire a mod but with this one the only comfortable way I could find to fire it is with my hand wrapped around the battery tube and fire it with my middle finger. The mod has four magnets and the door has four magnets as well on the back side to hold the door on very securely. They are so strong that sometimes it’s a little bit of a struggle to remove the door. In the last picture below you can see the gold plated contact that meets up with the bottom contact of the boro tank. The center screw has a slot cut in it so it can be removed for cleaning and is adjustable to better fit some tanks. The drip tip that is included is replaceable. At first I thought it was an integrated tip but pretty quickly discovered that it was not after trying to tighten the boro nut by turning the tip. I quickly replaced the included tip with one of my favorite integrated tips. These eliminate the need to use the Tauren wrench to tighten the nut.

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The mod comes with the short battery cap pre-installed on the mod which is only able to be used with an 18650 battery and does not allow room for the X Chip. In the kit however is a longer battery cap that allows the user to use an 18650 with the chip or a 20700/21700 without the chip. The battery is loaded with the negative post pointing up towards the threaded cap. The polarity is not marked inside the mod which would have been a nice touch. However, the inside of each battery cap has a – symbol engraved into the contact. I experienced some difficulty trying to thread on the shorter battery cap. It was a little tough to get the threading started because the mod body gets in the way. I ended up running the mod most of the time with the taller batter cap and a 21700 battery. The longer cap gives you more room to get a grip on it to get it started. Also the short cap is a little difficult to unthread because of a lack of area to grip which is where the included wrench can come in handy to help you get the cap started to unthread. The wrench can also be used to tighten the boro nut with whichever boro tank you decide to use with the mod.

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One side of the mod has a gold badge shaped like the Tauren symbol. I personally think that the badge would have looked better in stainless steel to match the stainless battery tube. There is an opening on either side so the boro tank is exposed and can be seen. Both sides of the mod have three slanted oval holes that allow plenty of airflow for the tank.

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The base of the mod has the THC logo and Thunderhead Creations name printed on it. The base is held in place with two torx head screws which I’m assuming can be removed for cleaning the mod. Also on the bottom are seven holes in a circular pattern which serve as a safety feature in case of battery venting. This is definitely a good idea in a mechanical mod.

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Included in the kit is the Tauren build deck and a 510 adapter. The build deck is inserted in the mod in place of a boro tank and the 510 adapter screws in from the top in place of the boro nut in order to provide the user with the ability to dry burn coils. Of course the boro tank you are using would have to have a 510 threaded connector on it to use it like this. From what I understand, the Tauren boro tank does have such a connection. I guess you could also use this to fire a tank but that is not the intention. I personally have a little bit of an issue dry burning a coil on a mechanical mod. A lot of boro bridges don’t have a lot of room to build in and one could easily have a shorted coil which would not be a good situation when trying to dry burn the coil on a mechanical mod. I did try dry burning a coil with my first build in the Ether boro tank that I used and it burned the coil to the point where every puff tasted burnt and I had to install a new coil.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I was a little late to the game when it comes to THC devices. I have tested a few of their tanks and have been impressed with the build quality and performance. I’ve never been much of a mechanical mod user even in the earlier days of vaping when there wasn’t much available on the market.

I tried two different tanks in the Tauren which were the Ether boro tank and another tank that uses nautilus coils. Both worked fine in the mod without issue. I used a MTL Clapton ni80 wire to wind a .7 ohm coil in the Ether boro tank. Initially with a fully charged 18650 battery it seemed to hit well but after a short while I was finding myself wishing it was a regulated mod where I could turn the wattage up. After that I used a 21700 battery with the same tank and could immediately tell that it seemed like the mod hit harder with the larger battery.

The Tauren mod does work as promised and looks good doing it. Remember that these are my personal opinions and that I am not a seasoned mechanical mod user. I will say that the Tauren is smaller and lighter than what I expected from a mod like this. To me it doesn’t seem to fire quite as fast as another mechanical mod that I used before. For me the fire button placement is a little awkward and feel like since it is a mechanical mod with this type/position of fire button that there should be some way to lock the fire button. My other complaint is that it doesn’t come with a tank. I wish they would have included the Tauren boro tank and adjusted the price accordingly. It is good that there are a couple different battery configurations. I didn’t get the X Chip with the kit I received for review but wish that the chip could also be used with the 21700 battery for maximum battery life.

I hope that I have done a well enough explanation of this mod for you. Some might love the Tauren Mech Mod but for me personally it’s probably going to be a no go. It just doesn’t fit my vaping style well. I’d like to thank Sourcemore and Kavis for sending the Thunderhead Creations Tauren Mech Boro kit for this review. Thanks also to the readers for making it to the end of yet another review. Below is a link to the website if you would like to purchase one yourself. There isn’t a coupon code on this one.

ThunderHead Creations Tauren Mech Boro Mod (sourcemore.com)
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Closed/Sold Ehpro Kayfun clones,Wismec Luxotic, Geekvape Lucid, NRG tank

Kayfun clones (white, black, gold) NIB from Ehpro. $13 each or $30for all 3. Includes s/h to US. Payment via PP, F&F with no mention of ecig, vape etc. Extras included as pictured.

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NIB Wismec Luxotic BF squonker, opened for pics only. $15 w/shipping to US, PP F&F only with no mention of ecig, vape etc.
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Lucid Kit, nib, opened for pics only. About the size/style of the Pico. $17 including S/H to US, PP F&F with no mention of ecigs, vape etc.
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NIB red Vaporesso NRG tank w/2 cores, $10 w/shipping to US
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Joyetech WideWick Air Pod: An Alternative to Disposables

I used to be into vaping making my own liquids, attys etc..
Then got tired of it and stopped vaping for years.

Got back to it with a Vuse and a Leap, realized too expensive but liked the no muss, no fuss
aspect of it. How low have the mighty fallen. Ha Ha.
Researched a whole bunch and ended up with the Joyetech WideWick mostly because I was intrigued
by the Pod Wicking system.

I'd like to emphasize that the Wide Wick System is a big win. No leaks, no dry hits Sputtering etc.. just a consistent vape.
Really does what it's supposed to do very well.

Others on this thread have put extensive reviews but this thread is limited to my impressions about a simple
device for those who like the disposable pods.

Pros

A. Atty is in the Pod. Vape it for a few weeks than an Easy Pod Change
B. No Buttons - Just fill and Vape Away
C. USB C Charging on bottom. No leaks when charged on the side and just about everyone should
have a USB C Cord.
D Top fill with pressure seal. Just stick the tip in and fill. Easy Peasy (That's what she said)
E Only one type of Pod is available 1.2 ohm. And this vapes around 12 Watts. No need for Pod Decisions. It's up to you
to tailor the strength of the Liquid to provide the right Vape.
E Vape quality. With a 50mg Salt Juice 50/50 PG VG the vape is like the Juul Vuse or Leap except depending on the liquid you use
tastier.
F Airflow control Two holes on each side cover one with your hand or scotch tape and the draw is more restrictive.
G. Very sleek design looks like a giant Bic Mini lighter. Unobtrusive. Very Light weight
H. the Pattern on the outside is very understated.
I. Economical the Device is easily found online undes $10.00 (I paid $8.95). ThePods with built in Atty are only around $2.50 - $3.00 a piece(I Paid $2.50) and are supposed to last 2-3 weeks

Negatives
1. No extra features a battery indicator would have been nice
2. If you are into sub Ohm vaping or low nic juices this is not for you . Vapes too cool.
3. Airflow Control - Would have been nice to have a Air flow control
4. A little longer than I'd like can't completely cover unit with my hands when stealth vaping.

Final Impression
This is all about not having to make decisions. Just fill and Vape.
It's a 5 star vaping device for the crowd that likes low watt high nic juices and above all simplicity.

Some people just want to easily fill a pod and start vaping with the only decision being what liquid to put in.

They also want a more low key looking device that won't attract scowls or attention.

Comments or questions are welcome

UWELL CROWN B POD SYSTEM REVIEWED BY BIGBOB2322

Hello and welcome back for today's review of the UWELL Crown B Pod System, this pod system is in my opinion a perfect starter kit while still having great features for a seasoned vaper looking for a simple easy to use device. Being a pod system you won't get a full days worth of vaping like a full sized device can give but it does alright for what it's designed for. Having a internal 1150mAh battery and the ability to use it as a DTL, RDL, or MTL device adds to it's features of 3 power levels, 2 supplied drip tips of different bore sizes, fully adjustable airflow and the ability to vape while charging. After some manufacturer information I'll give you my findings on this pod system.


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COLOR CHOICES - ( IRON GREY ONLY )


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IN THE BOX


* Crown B Pod Kit Device

* 1pc Crown B Empty Cartridge

* 1pc Uwell PA Coil 0.3ohm (DTL) (Pre-Installed)

* 1pc Uwell PA Coil 0.8ohm (RDL & MTL)

* User Manual

* Type-C Charging Cable

* 1pc 510 Drip Tip (Pre-Installed)

* 1pc 510 Drip Tip for MTL or RDL (Spare)

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SPECIFICATIONS


  • Dimensions: 92 x 42 x 18mm
  • Material: PCTG / Zinc Alloy
  • Weight: 82g
  • Display: 3 colour light
  • Battery: 1150mAh (internal)
  • Pod capacity: 2ml / 3.5ml
  • Output: 13-35W – 3 power levels
  • Type C USB charging – 2A charge rate
  • Coil: Uwell PA mesh coil 0.3ohm (25-35W) / Uwell mesh coil 0.8ohm (15-18W)
  • Resistance range: Not specified
  • Airflow: Adjustable slider
  • Filling: Side fill
  • Activation: Auto draw or fire/activation button



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AVAILABLE COILS


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FULLY ADJUSTABLE AIRFLOW CONTROL ( SLIDER )


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MAGNETIC 3.5 ML POD CONNECTION


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MANUAL BUTTON FIRE OR AUTO DRAW


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Closed/Sold Berserkers, Iroar and more

I think the Berserkers are v1, both are regular size. I built a coil on one of them and that is as far as I got. I hate building so never used these. SS and a gold one. $13 each w/shipping to US only. PP with no mention of vape etc.

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IRoar, TC 18650 kit w/tank, NIB. This is the same as the original Coolfire. $15 w/shipping

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Dovpo , for use with mechanical mods $7 w/shipping

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1 box pf 5 baby beast T8 coils, compatible with Melo 3 if anyone uses these anymore. $4 with shipping.

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Wismec Predator dual 18650, 228w. White, barely used. Even though I have the box, it will ship without it due to shipping costs. $13 w/shipping to US

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SOLD----Geekvape Blade, Swift. 235w, dual 18650 batts Used only for testing, nib $35 w/shipping to US
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.2ohm Drip Box Coils, 3 boxes if anyone uses these before I dump them. U pay shipping, probably $4
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Geek Vape Lucid Kit, nib, opened for pics only. $18 including S/H to US, PP F&F with no mention of ecigs, vape etc.

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Coming Soon: Rincoe Jellybox XR Vape 228W

Hi guys, this fall's most important vape mod kits have arrived, It is Rincoe Jellybox XR Vape, with 228W output, super powerful steam function, and excellent appearance design is deeply loved by the market.

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Jellybox XR Vape is mainly composed of a Box Mod and an MTL Tank. Next, we will introduce it in detail from these two parts.

Rincoe Jellybox XR Box Mod

The exterior continues the transparent PC cover and zinc alloy frame that are the hallmark of the Rincoe Jellybox series, and the 3D printed pattern is vivid and realistic, reflecting the design aesthetic.

The dual 18650 battery unit (not included), rated at 228W, can be bundled with Rincoe Jellytank or other 26mm diameter atomizers.

Equipped with a 0.96 "TFT screen, it can meet different needs through a main button, two adjustment switches, control wattage mode, or temperature control mode.

Rincoe Jellytank Atomizer

The Rincoe Jellytank is a transparent e-cigarette can that can hold 4.8 ml of juice. It is made of durable stainless steel and PCTG, which ensures a long service life and beautiful appearance.

The 510 threaded connection makes it easy to assemble, and you can choose from a variety of colors to customize your atomization experience. Rincoe Jellytank is suitable for MTL(mouth-to-lung) atomization and has a convenient top-fill system.

All in all, if you are a player who likes to customize the Steam experience, Rincoe Jellybox XR will be more suitable for you, of course, the simple and clear operation is also friendly to novices, I think it is a breakthrough in the steam world, like the challenge you should not miss!


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Sourcemore × GeekVape Wenax S3 Kit Giveaway, 2 winners, ends on Sept. 7th, 2023




Wenax S3(Stylus 3) Kit is powered by a built-in 1100mAh battery with 18W max to priovide marvelous 2-day-use battery life and consistent taste. It supports 3-level output adjustments: (Red: Low, Blue: Med, Green: High) and precise airflow adjustment to bring you various taste. Designed with boost mode, you can press the button to activate the max output for the max clouds. It also features device lock button and supports auto draw or button-triggered to bring you easy and convenient use. By adopting intelligent 360° ring indicators, it can show the battery status clearly. The latest VPU tech inside can provide mellower taste, longer usage lifespan and safer vape. It is compatible with GeekVape S 0.8Ω/1.2Ω Cartridge(Coil is not replaceable) that can work with ergonomic & filter drip tip to bring you different vaping experience.

Sourcemore × GeekVape Wenax S3 Kit Giveaway, 2 winners, ends on Sept. 7th, 2023

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Pre-Order! Innokin Klypse Kit 700mAh 2ml New Colors!

Innokin Klypse Kit allows you to navigate the MTL experience, the 2ml pod cartridge has an integrated 0.8ohm coil and features a side filling design. It has no adjustable airflow and captures a semi-restrictive MTL vape via its two fixed pinholes. Designing a 700mAh built-in battery, it has one hour of fully charged and gains a max 16W output. It optimizes a concealed LED light to check the battery level.



Features:
1. MTL Experience
2. 2ml Pod Cartridge
3. Integrated 0.8ohm Coil
4. Side Filling Design
5. No Adjustable Airflow
6. 700mAh Built-in Battery
7. Max 16W Output
8. Concealed LED Light
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Innokin Klypse Kit: Innokin Klypse Pod System Kit

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