VOOPOO Argus GT II New Kit is the combination of Argus GT II Mod and UFORCE-L Tank. Argus GT II Mod is powered by dual 18650 cells and GENE.TT 2.0 Chip, comes with 200W max power stable output. With the advanced IP68 rating tri-proof function (water-proof, dust-proof and drop proof), it is durable and strong. In addition, it also supports Turbo/Smart/RBA/TC mode. And the features of 3A type-c fast charging and 0.96 inch TFT display screen will make the vaping more convenient. UFORCE-L Tank comes with 5.5ml e-juice capacity and easy top filling system. It is compatible with all PnP coils and two PnP coils are included. Adopting 3-hole top air inlets, it can deliver the balanced & sufficient airflow and avoid condensate & e-juice leakage effectively. What's more, The 360° adjustable airflow can also customize your favorite flavor.
Details:
1. 200W max output power
2. IP68 rating tri-proof: water-proof, dust-proof, drop-proof
3. GENE.TT 2.0 Chip
4. Turbo/Smart/RBA/TC mode
5. With 5.5ml UFORCE-L Tank
6. Top air inlet leakage-proof
7. Top to bottom airway
8. 3A type-c charging
9. 0.96 inch TFT display screen
Smoant Pasito Mini Kit
Pasito Mini Kit applies AI smart ANT-CHIP, which will ensure your safety and bring the function of auto-adjust output. It comes with 1100mAh built-in battery, type-c charging. A larger slider is added to help you adjust airflow. What's more, you can refill the juice from the side without taking the cartridge out. The cartridge has 3.5ml capacity, and is designed with a big visible window for you to see the juice level. Smoant Pasito Mini Pod Kit features constant voltage output. It will display different output with the different colors of strip light. 3 levels of output are available for Smoant Pasito Mini Kit: 3.65V(high level), 3.55V(medium level), 3.45V(low level). Smoant Pasito Mini Kit is packed with the P Series Coil that applies new advanced coil technology.
Details:
1. 1100mAh battery and type-c charging
2. Constant voltage output
3. 3-level output: 3.65V/3.55V/3.45V
4. One-step operation
5. Comes with new P Series Coils
6. Large slider to adjust airflow
7. Side filling and no need to take the cartridge out
8. Big visible juice level window
9. Solid magnetic connection
10. Strip light to display the different output
11. AI smart ANT-CHIP
12. Safety protections: Short-circuit/Over-temperature/Low Voltage/Overtime Protection
The Eleaf iJust P40 Starter Kit, offering a 1500mAh battery, 40W output maximum, and is natively paired with the 3mL iJust D20 Cartridge. Constructed from durable zinc-alloy, the chassis of the Eleaf iJust P40 Kit is lightweight and incredibly portable, easily fitting within the palm of the hand. Trading a screen for LED indicator lights, the iJust P40 Pod System further extends the battery life and adopts a chassis-based airflow control switch, carefully closing or opening the dual slotted design along the side of the device.
VooPoo Vinci 3 Pod Starter Kit Hello and welcome back to another Z-Lee review. Today we'll be looking at VooPoo's newest pod release, the Vinci 3. Unlike their release of the more recent Vinci Pod SE Kit, the Vinci 3 is a larger pod device...
Hello and welcome back to another Z-Lee review. Today we'll be looking at VooPoo's newest pod release, the Vinci 3. Unlike their release of the more recent Vinci Pod SE Kit, the Vinci 3 is a larger pod device with many more features and a much larger battery built into it. If you are familiar with the Vinci 2, the Vinci 3 has many of the same features, just modified and for the most part, better.
I want to thank @VOOPOO_Official and Freya for sending me this device for review. As always, I will remain fair and unbiased in this critique.
For a more visually-friendly look at the Vinci 3, I'd suggest heading over to VooPoo's official site here.
The Vinci 3 comes in 5 available colors as of this review: • Carbon Fiber Black
• Aurora Blue
• Carbon Fiber Blue
• Aurora Red
• Rose Gold
I believe the Aurora Blue and Carbon Fiber Blue are backwards in this picture, but it came directly from VooPoo's site and so I won't dispute this. It would however make more sense to me if they were reversed. What do you think?
Key Features include: • Mobius Airflow
• 5-50W Adjustable Wattage
• Dual Ignition Modes (I believe this is referring to MTL and RDL vaping)
• Compact
• Affordable
As mentioned in the Specs above, all PnP coils share the dimensional requirements to fit into the Vinci 3 pod. However, being that this device only goes up to 50W, I would not recommend any coil that has a resistance below 0.2Ω, and that's even pushing it. I would recommend using PnP coils at 0.3Ω and above for the most consistent vape experience. This is not for safety-sake, but for performance-sake. If you'll notice above in the wide-array of PnP coils, there are a few such as the PnP-VM5, PnP-VM6, PnP-TW15, and PnP-TW20 that have recommended wattage ranges that exceed the maximum power the Vinci 3 is capable of. Being that a mod/battery's operating voltage starts at 4.2V at a full charge, and drains down to 3.2ish volts when dead, this directly affects what power the battery is capable of delivering as it drains. If the Vinci 3 battery can deliver 50W on a full charge, by the time the battery reaches 30% battery life or below, you can be sure that the maximum power delivery will be far below 50W, and this will drop it below the recommended wattage range for the coils mentioned above. Again, this is for performance-sake, and not for anything safety-wise. You are more than welcome to try the lower resistance coils, but expect that they'll result in an unsatisfying, slurpy vape. You may also find a bit of trouble using the PnP-TR1 coil at 1.2Ω. Calculating a full charge to an empty battery, the capable wattage output starts at 14.7W on a full battery, and diminishes to 8.5W near a dead battery using a 1.2Ω coil. Will it be able to vape the 1.2Ω coil? While yes it will, the expected performance will drop quite a bit as the battery dies.
I will say that it's nice that some companies are using the same coil dimensions across a multitude of their product lines so that we're not funneled into using only a single device, especially if we're stocked up specific coils. However, as you can see from above, this can cause quite a bit of confusion as to what coils are legitimately useable in which device. The new VooPoo Uforce-L tank and Drag 4 or Argus XT mods can easily handle any of the PnP coils shown above, but when we get into smaller devices, the correct coils need to be used to reach the expected performance.
Package Lists:
- Standard/US -
• Vinci 3 Battery Pod Mod
• Vinci 3 Empty Pod Cartridge (4mL)
• PnP-TW30 (0.3Ω Coil Pre-installed)
• PnP-DW60 (0.6Ω Spare Coil)
• USB Type-C Cable
• User Manual
- TPD -
• Vinci 3 Battery Pod Mod
• Vinci 3 Empty Pod Cartridge (2mL)
• PnP-TW30 (0.3Ω Coil Pre-installed)
• PnP-DW60 (0.6Ω Spare Coil)
• USB Type-C Cable
• User Manual
Testing Results & Observations
The packaging is vibrant, but quite simple. Everything but e-juice is present which makes this a decently good starter kit. I've noticed that some starter kits have begun shaving down what's included in the kit to the point of not including a spare coil, simply to cut costs. Why I understand the reasoning in doing so, I don't agree with it; especially for those making their first jump from disposables, or better yet, smoking. Why you ask? Well, as a beginner, it's very easy to burn the initial coil - particularly since most devices come with a coil pre-installed. Even as a more seasoned vaper, I've made this mistake before. Pull the pod out, take the protective wrap off of the coil, remove the coil to look at it, put the coil back in and then drop it into the battery mod. Spin the battery mod around to look at all of the features and whoops, I accidentally pressed the fire button. You've essentially ruined the coil. Without a backup coil, you've now rendered the kit useless until you're able to acquire more coils. Luckily, the Vinci 3 kit comes with a spare coil and a very different one at that. I'll get more into that below.
It should be noted that I received a sample product, so that you are aware that your experience may differ from my own.
The look and feel of the Vinci 3 puts this device near the top when compared against other past VooPoo pod devices. I very much prefer the form-factor of the rectangular shape versus the square shape of the Vinci 2 - it feels much nicer in the pocket, as well. The clear coat that covers both the front and back of the device makes the decorative sticker underneath really stand out as you can see above. The black portions around the sides are made of polished zinc alloy and adds a bit of weight, but in a good way. I'd much prefer a mod be made out of zinc alloy over aluminum simply for the durability.
Most of what you see above is self-explanatory. The Vinci 3 has auto-draw as well as a button. You are able to turn the button firing off if auto-draw is what you want to use exclusively. It also makes pocketing the device safer in that it won't fire on you by accident.
The juice level window should not be overlooked. There have been many pod devices I've received that are quite difficult to see where the juice level is, which on more than one occasion has had me puffing into a burnt vape. The viewing window for the Vinci 3 is very clear and very big making it very easy to know when to fill 'er back up. The minimum juice line sits at the base of the viewing window if you're wondering when you should refill.
The airflow when fully opened offers a nice smooth RDL vape (not quite full-on DL) and when fully closed, offers a very authentic "true" MTL vape for those that are looking for a cigarette-like draw. Both the 0.3Ω and 0.6Ω coils proved to work well with an MTL airflow configuration.
The top of the battery pod mod has your standard brass-plated, spring-loaded connector pins and the auto-draw sensor. Along the sides you can see the oval-shaped magnets that hold the pod in place very well. The bottom of the battery is a rubber bumper that I would consider to be both a pro and a con. While it feels nice when setting the device down, it also makes knocking it over much easier.
The operation of the UI is very simple. The top UI pic is the normal display when activated. From left to right and from top to bottom, you have the battery status, the set wattage, the 4-digit puff counter, and the coil resistance reading. To change the wattage, click the fire button 3 times. The wattage value will begin to blink which confirms you've successfully clicked the fire button 3 times. To change the wattage, click or hold down the fire button to increase the wattage. When reaching the max wattage available for the current coil installed, another click will round-robin the wattage back down to 5W from which you can increase the wattage by clicking or holding the fire button down.
In the middle UI pic is what you'll see after you've taken a puff. From left to right, you have the puff counter, puff timer of your last puff, and the total amount of time the device has been activated since the last puff reset. This allows you to calculate your average puff. My general length of puff is around 3 seconds, and based on the calculation here, it comes out to around 2.6 seconds which is likely accurate being that I've been testing the device in MTL configuration which includes short "tootlepuffs" as ECFers like to call it.
The bottom UI pic is what you'll see when you click the fire button 5 times. It is here that you can lock the fire button so that auto-draw is the only form of activation that will register. You can also clear the puff counter as well as power off the device. To switch between these options when in this menu, simply click the fire button to rotate through.
The USB Type-C charging port charges at around 1.5A and will take around 75-90 minutes to fully recharge from a dead battery. The device does pick up a USB 3.0 QC charging cable but does not allow pass-through vaping.
The battery itself has averaged around 230 puffs per battery cycle which is quite impressive for mostly RDL use. If you're an MTL vaper, you're almost sure to get another 100 or so puffs in per battery drain.
The PnP-DW60 MTL coil (not pictured) is a new one that's been added to the family with the release of the Vinci 3. The TW coils (pictured here) were released with the Uforce-L tank included with the Drag 4 kit and now offered with the Argus XT and MT kits. This was my favorite coil of the two that came in the kit, but I heavily favor RDL over MTL for flavor.
When inserting the coil, make sure the visible O-ring on the coil seats fully into the pod. You shouldn't be able to see the O-ring at all when pressed in properly.
The refill method is nothing new to many companies making pod devices. It's sleek and for the most part can be done with little to no spilling as long as you do not overfill the pod. Simply snap the top mouthpiece to the side to expose the refill port - remember not to try and use the air vent when doing so. The refill port comfortably fits a large Chubby Gorilla bottle nozzle so there shouldn't be any concerns about nozzle sizes. Whether you prime the coil or not, remember to let a new coil soak for a few minutes before puffing away.
Overall Thoughts with Pros/Cons
PnP coils have vastly improved in the last year. They have a long reputation for leaking and while I did experience some leakage from the TW30 coil, it wasn't a lot. I will however say that I believe it's messed with the auto-draw sensor a bit. Every-so-often when I'm using the auto-draw, it will stutter and I'll have to draw in harder to get it to fully activate. Initially when I first used the device, I did not have this issue. That's a huge reason why I support having both auto-draw and a fire button for pod devices simply because this happens all too often across many brands. So, kudos to VooPoo for include both in the Vinci 3.
Personally, I've never really been a fan of PnP coils, but the PnP-TW coils have been quite decent in the flavor department. I wouldn't put them at the top across all brands, but they've certainly improved from when I aborted PnP coils all together with the Vinci 2 being that it became a leaky mess that I no longer wanted to deal with. They're built and assembled much better than previous iterations and they've also improved the flavor output. However, the flavor improvement was more noticeable in the Uforce-L tank I recently reviewed with the Drag 4 and Argus XT kits. In the Uforce-L tank, I'd give the TW coils (namely the TW20) a flavor rating of 8.5. In the Vinci 3, I'd give the TW30 a 7 or 7.5. For a smaller device, the Vinci 3 performs quite well. The DW60 coil can't really be compared because it's meant to be vaped in MTL and you're not going to find many (if any) cases where an MTL outperforms an RDL/DL for flavor output. I will however say that the DW60 is decently solid for an MTL vape in terms of flavor.
How long either coil lasts is beyond my realm of testing. I'm at 732 puffs mostly catering to the TW30 coil and it's still going strong. My guess based on the performance of the TW20 and TW15 coils I used in the Uforce-L tank, that you can expect around 1000 puffs per coil which is pretty average.
+ + PROS + + • Great hand-feel
• Sleek form-factor/pocket-friendly
• Visually appealing
• Wide range of adjustable airflow MTL to RDL (and done very well)
• Minimal leaking
• 4mL capacity (Standards/US editions)
• Easy to refill
• Auto-sets wattage range based on coil resistance
• Adjustable wattage
• Has both auto-draw & fire button
• Can lock out the fire button
• Great puff count per battery cycle
• Easy-to-see juice levels
• Decent to good flavor output
• Cross-compatible with most PnP coils
• USB Type-C charging
• Mouthpiece is comfortable for both MTL and RDL
- - CONS - - • Sort of a slow charge speed for a larger pod battery (75-90 min. for full recharge)
+ - PREFERENCE CONSIDERATIONS - + • Battery underside is rubber
• TW coils have an average lifespan (DW coil unknown)
Overall Rating 8
Lots of great features included for a small pod device. I'm still not fully sold on the PnP coils, but it's nice to see that they're improving from what they once were. Overall, if you're looking for a smaller device with some bells and whistles, this is a decent choice for a starter kit. The wide range of airflow will allow both MTL and RDL vapers to enjoy the Vinci 3, and it's a great starting point for those still trying to figure out how they want to vape since they have a chance at experiencing both with a single device.
That about wraps things up! Hopefully this was informative and covered most of what you'd want to know about VooPoo's Vinci 3 Pod Kit. As always, feel free to ask questions or to PM me if you have something specific you'd like to know that wasn't covered in the review. Lastly, a thank you to the readers.
Stay tuned for future reviews and happy vape hoarding!
Themis Box Mod is powerful, durable and affordable. It is powered by dual external 18650 batteries with 220W max output and Type-C fast charging to bring you long-lasting vaping experience. There are 5 modes to suit your preference: Power, Voltage, Temp Ni, Temp Ti, Temp SS. Equipped with 0.96'' full color display screen, it can show you the vaping data more intuitively. In addition, the foolproof system also makes it easy to operate and friendly to new vapors.
DOVPO Themis Box Mod Giveaway, 1 winner, ends on Feb. 26th, 2023
Hello ECF,
Have 1 new in box Cthulhu AIO kit in Pacific Blue color, Includes Mod + Tank + Rebuildable Bridge.
I'm new to the forum, but not to vaping or the online community, will provide references at request.
Will ship the item USPS first class in a padded envelope with tracking, If you would like priority mail that can be arranged if you cover the difference.
SOLD
Hello ECF,
Have 1 new in box Dovpo Clutch X18 the kit includes both the 25mm and 28mm doors/panels.
I'm new to the forum, but not to vaping or the online community, will provide references at request.
Will ship the item USPS first class in a padded envelope with tracking, If you would like priority mail that can be arranged if you cover the difference.
Asking $100 shipped.
The SMOK NOVO 2C is a compact, portable vaping device that is designed for use with nicotine salts. It is an upgraded version of the popular SMOK NOVO device, offering improved performance and functionality. The NOVO 2C features an internal 900mAh battery and can be charged via micro USB. It is equipped with a 2mL refillable pod that is easy to use and can be filled with your choice of e-liquid. The device also has an adjustable airflow system and a draw-activated firing mechanism for convenient use. Overall, the SMOK NOVO 2C is a great option for those looking for a compact and user-friendly vaping device that delivers satisfying vapor and flavor.
More Details of SMOK Novo 2C:
1. Dimensions: The SMOK NOVO 2C is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around in your pocket or purse. The device measures 88.3mm by 24.5mm by 14.5mm and weighs only 39g.
2. Battery life: The internal 900mAh battery provides enough power for several hours of vaping, depending on your usage. The device has a charging time of around 45 minutes to an hour.
3. Pod system: The NOVO 2C has a 2mL refillable pod that is easy to fill with your choice of e-liquid. The pod is held in place with a magnetic connection, making it simple to remove and replace. The device is compatible with SMOK NOVO 2 pods, which are available in a variety of flavors and nicotine strengths.
4. Airflow system: The NOVO 2C has an adjustable airflow system, allowing you to control the amount of air that is drawn into the device. This allows you to customize the vapor production to your preferences.
5. Draw-activated firing: The NOVO 2C has a draw-activated firing mechanism, which means that you simply need to inhale on the device to activate the heating element and produce vapor. This makes the device very user-friendly and eliminates the need for buttons or other controls.
6. Safety features: The NOVO 2C has several built-in safety features, including over-discharge protection, overcharge protection, and short-circuit protection. This helps to ensure that the device is safe to use and that your vaping experience is as smooth as possible.
Overall, the SMOK NOVO 2C is a great option for those who are looking for a simple, user-friendly device for vaping nicotine salts. It offers excellent performance and convenience in a compact, portable package.
Super21+ By Yecoo is a disposable vape kit that offers users up to 600 puffs. It is a sleek and compact device that is easy to use and perfect for those who are new to vaping or for experienced vapers who are looking for a convenient and portable option.
This disposable vape kit features a 450mAh battery and a 3ml e-liquid capacity, ensuring that users can enjoy their favourite flavours for an extended period. The device also comes equipped with a 1.4ohm coil, which produces smooth and satisfying vapour.
The Super21+ by Yecoo is designed with a user-friendly draw-activated system, making it simple to use for vapers of all experience levels. The device is also pre-filled with e-liquid, meaning that users can start vaping right out of the box without having to worry about any messy refills or complicated setup procedures.
One of the standout features of this disposable vape kit is its sleek and stylish design. The device is available in a range of eye-catching colours, including black, red, blue, and green, making it a fashionable accessory as well as a practical vaping solution.
Refer to its aesthetic appeal, the Super21+ by Yecoo is also incredibly convenient. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or purse, and its disposable design means that users can simply dispose of the device when they are finished vaping, without having to worry about recharging or refilling.
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Smoant Pasito Mini Kit applies AI smart ANT-CHIP, which will ensure your safety and bring the function of auto-adjust output. It comes with 1100mAh built-in battery, type-c charging. A larger slider is added to help you adjust airflow. What's more, you can refill the juice from the side without taking the cartridge out. The cartridge has 3.5ml capacity, and is designed with a big visible window for you to see the juice level. The new P-Series Coils 0.6/0.8/1.0ohm can adapt to your unique flavor preferences.
Size: 97*36*16.5mm
Power Output: 5-30W
Battery: Built-in 1100mAh
Charging Port: Type-C
Resistance Range: 0.4-3.0ohm
Conversion Rate: 95%
Charging: 5V/1A
Voltage Range: 3.2V-4.2V
Output Mode: Constant voltage output
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Hello fellow ECF members.
I'd like to discuss the VOOPOO VINCI 3 POD KIT that was sent to me by VOOPOO for the purpose of providing a fair and honest review.
I've tested quite a few Voopoo devices in the past and I can confirm that they are almost always a great example of innovative features/design and a reasonable price.
You can check some of my previous reviews on their devices Here and Here
Voopoo was very productive with their popular Vinci series and Vinci 3 is the current latest model of the Vinci family of devices.
Let's see what it has to offer.
Colour options available:
I've got the Aurora Red one. Looks like all samples were made in this color but I really like it so won't complain
Actual Device:
On the side:
You have the Scratch me code to check the authenticity of your device.
What's inside the box:
• 1* Vinci 3 device
• 1* 4ml refillable Vinci 3 cartridge
• 1* PnP-TW30 0.3Ω coil with 28-36W range
• 1* 0.6Ω PnP-DW60 Coil with 18-23W range
• 1* Usb Type-C cable
• 1* User Manual
VooPoo Vinci 3 Mod Pod Kit Specifications:
• Material: Zinc Alloy
• Dimensions: 101.3x30.5x21.6mm
• Weight: 98g
• Battery: Integrated 1,800mAh
• AFC: Mobius Airflow System
• Double manual/automatic activation
• Display: Oled 0.69"
• Power regulation from 5 to 50W
• Output voltage: 3.2-4.2V
• Charging voltage: 5V/1A
• Resistance range: 0.15-3.0Ω
• Pod Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD)
• Pod compatible with PnP platform coils
• Time out protection
• Short circuit protection
• Overload protection
• Output overcurrent protection
• Over discharge protection
• Over temperature protection
• Maximum power protection
As you can see a lot of protection features were implemented along with some interesting design options like an airflow slider (Mobius).
Size comparison:
Here you can see the Vinci 3 compared to the SE model. It's a bit bigger and weights a bit more but it's still a pretty compact device you can carry in almost any pocket with you.
Airflow:
Very interesting airflow control "ring" was implemented here - on the side you can see and adjust how much you wish to have it opened/closed + you plug the USB-C to charge it.
Preparing the coil:
Before the first use, remember to put a few drops of e-liquid inside the coil to saturate it + to fill the cart you open the top and you have a standard filling hole there. 10 min of waiting time and you're ready to go.
Pros:
Affordable price (around £26 + shiping in the UK)
Quality build and nice compact design
Lightweight (under 100g) Zinc Alloy used
Strong magnets, holds the cart well
A lot of safety features implemented
Improved Airflow control, an Airflow Ring (Mobius) is an interesting feature
True 1.800mAh built-in battery with quick Type-c charging
PnP platform coils compatibility
Cons:
Although autodraw feature is working, using the button works slightly better
Not the most convenient option to adjust the wattage
I also noticed a bit of condensation after testing it for a couple of days
My Final Thoughts on VOOPOO VINCI 3 kit:
I liked the Vinci 3 kit while I was testing it. Airflow and vapourproduction are great. The 1.8K battery is outstanding for such a compact device, it will last you for days! Device is compatible with the PnP coils family which is also nice, as it's one of the best coil families on the market.
There are some minor cons I mentioned but In general, the quality to price ratio is very high, which is a characteristic feature of VooPoo devices.
Overall rank 8.5/10 by Dreamvaper.
Can Definitely recommend this Kit
Hello folks and welcome back for my review of a new addition to the Voopoo Vinci family called the Vinci 3. What makes the Vinci 3 different from the previous members in the Vinci family is that it uses PNP coils and has fully adjustable airflow...
I have the profile ps rda which takes two mesh strips from the first profile rda. you can swap the 510 pin out and choose between series mode and parallel mode, in parallel mode the ohms of the strip is cut on half, and in series mode the strips ohm is doubled. The nexmesh A1 strips is what I use and the strip is .13 ohms. So I'm parallel its .07ohm and series mode is .26 ohms.
In parallel mode, it's denser of a vapor, clouds are insane(as seen in my profile picture) and flavor is like your drinking the juice, and I'm series mode, it's similar just cooler vapor, seems like longer ramp time maybe, I can't decide which one I like more.
But my question is, because this is out side of just the profile ps this goes for this scenario is any device where you can choose between the two.
So what are all of the differences between the two performance wise, and the pros and cons of both and why does it make such a difference witch both strips being in parallel vs series?
I understand the concept of how the energy is traveling, in parallel its to both at once and in series it starts on one side and goes to the other, which is why it's called series mode.
I guess my main question is why does what I just said in my previous sentance affect the way the device hits? (The performance all around)
Man this sucks i just started vaping its my fav hobby now
But i found out that my country Netherlands is banning flavor juices which im fine with because im doing DIY anyway you can still buy aroma concetrates and base so and nic but!!
Then today i also found out that they are banning all webshops!
Means i wont be able to order gear ,what stays open is the physical stores so i have to go to multiple shops just to find a cool mod i want kinda sux
This goes in in juli...
Next week im getting paid i think im going to order like 3-4 mods lol that i want just so i have the ones i want but yeah kinda sux...
Hopefully those stores will stack more products since webshops are not available anymore so that there be more choices in mods but well see..
But i do kno next week when i have some money im ordering like 4 mods lol..
Very good condition.Purple Stubby,comes with the stubby tank,green lucky 13 panels,and a set of carrot laboratories fu panels,also includes the boxes for the mod and the tank.All is in very good condition.
$140 shipped in the U.S. or may consider trades for other boro stuff,mods,etc.
So I've been reading up and watching a bunch of videos on this for the last few hours.
What I understood so far can be summarized as follows:
1. Less resistance (lower ohms) = thinner the coil = more flavor + more vapor + more nicotine.
2. Higher resistance (higher ohms) = thicker the coil = less flavor + less vapor + less nicotine.
3. Higher the wattage = higher power = more flavor + more vapor + more nicotine.
4. lower the wattage = lower power = less flavor + less vapor + less nicotine.
So,
5. If you run a low-resistance coil with low wattage = really low flavor, vapor and nicotine.
6. If you run a high-resistance coil with high wattage = really high flavor, vapor and nicotine.
7. Running a low-resistance coil with high wattage = running a high-resistance coil with low wattage (generally)
^ Is this correct?
Also, if I got it, the correct coil and wattage to use with a 6mg freebase would be 0.3ohm at 38W instead of 1.2ohm at 14W. (Goal is to have the highest nic hit possible with the only liquid i have)
Thanks out to Allen from Capella who not only let me pick these flavors, but shipped them out for the purposes of this review. As always, all tested at the listed percentages on the SteamCrave RDTA v.1 running dual vertical 24ga. Kanthal coils.
**Candied Mango (CAP) 4% (1-17-23)** -- FIRST ONE out of the gate on these NEW Cap flavors, and it was GOOD !!!! A bright, juicy orange, with a smidge of yellow mango. Sweetness was just above mid level, and it just tasted great @ 4%. Now, onto the "candied" part, I think it is/was more than just adding sweetener, as I got an almost SunnyD nuance to this one. Now this did NOT take away from the juicy mango, but I think it did add an almost (not quite but almost) candied aspect to it. Sweet, fresh, and juicy were the three things, that just carried through form beginning to end with this one, and it was just almost complex enough to solo all day long (I did). No rind, or musky-ness present, and no off-putting notes could be found. It presented as maybe a 50/50 mix of natural/artificial, and it just worked. Your needs will dictate what kind of Mango you need, and this one was sweet, and somewhat candied, and although good, didn't lean fully natural, so that may decide it for you. For me, it was HARD to put down. For a fairly sweet, and juicy mango with an almost SunnyD twang on the finish, this one just worked for me. I couldn't go below a **9.8/10** on this one.
**Chocolate Caramel Nut (CAP) 4% (1-18-23)** -- Any of you who know me, KNOW that I am a S'mores junkie, and I have released numerous recipes to that effect. This flavor, is the BEST "not" S'mores I have ever tried. What does that mean ?? It tasted like an almost perfect S'mores, and maybe 85% of the way there. It is FAR closer than most, if not all of the actual S'mores flavors OUT there. I think what was happening was the "nut" portion wasn't overly "nutty" which was GREAT, but added just enough ooomph, and punch to the finish, that almost added some grainy-ness, which was similar to a graham cracker. The chocolate notes were almost perfect in this medley, and the caramel was just perfectly paired WITH it. It's no secret that I love CAP's Double Chocolate, and this one is similar, but not quite as dark, with no bitterness, or dryness. The way the caramel and chocolate are proportioned, just left them to MELD into something unique, and the "nut" on the finish just sealed the deal. I challenge anyone who gets this (and you should) to test it, and see if it DOESN'T taste like one of the best-est S'mores you have had. Nothing off-putting @ 4%, and it tasted very good at this weight. Just above mid-level sweet. NOW, scoring will be slightly complex BECAUSE of my obsession with S'mores, AND this flavor's similarities. I see no reason to mark down, as Chocolate, Caramel, and Nut is fairly similar. It DID exactly what the name implied, and it did it damned well, AND, just so happened to taste like a great S'mores as a bonus. Minor take-offs, as the nut was just a smidge low in the mix. I can't go lower than **9.7/10**.
**Chocolate Fudge Brownie v.3 (CAP) 4% (1-19-23)** -- I started out using this flavor versions ago, and there was something special about the way that Capella captured the brownie flavor. This version was no different. One of my simple favorite-ist [brownie recipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10549/best-brownies/) was again, captured by this flavor. I knew the v.2's were a/p free, but still not 100% clear on what the v.3 changed. I had the luxury of EATING some brownies, WHILE testing this one, hehe, for science and .....
As with the previous versions, the chocolate was key, and did favor more of a cocoa, and you could almost get the flour and baking soda, especially on the finish, and that was what really separated this one from the rest of the brownie pack. At 4% it was very rich, and full and sweetness was about mid level. Little to no off notes, but there was a slightly dry finish. I'm still not sure if it's an "off" note or not, as I think it added authenticity to the chocolate being more cocoa focused, than a creamy, or desert chocolate, which again, FITS the brownie profile. This is/was one of the darker flavors, and it did soil the coils a little more than a clear flavor, but nothing out of the ordinary for a daker flavor. 2nd tester in, my wife was growing tired of the "brownie fog" that I was creating. I searched for something, anything I could nit pick about, and the only slight tick off was the ever so slight dry finish. Very accurate brownie, and if you like brownies, and you haven't tried this one yet, you should. Finishing the 2nd tank, and this review, at a very good **9.5/10**.
**Chocolate Coconut Almond (CAP) 4% (1-27-23)** -- CAP Chocolate lovers rejoice, as we're coming back to this one. I pushed it further down in the list, rather than test 3 chocolates back to back. Starting with fresh eyes (tastebuds) on this one, revealed yet ANOTHER great chocolate flavor from Capella. This one was different from the Chocolate Fudge Brownie, but very similar to the Chocolate Caramel Nut, as expected. The chocolate was very rich and full @ 4%, and was light enough to squarely place it in the "candy bar" realm. What was interesting with this flavor was the way the Coconut (and Almond) were "melded" into the chocolate. The choco WAS the main player here, and although neither the coconut or almond were OVERTLY present, they were in there. I wouldn't call it a spot on "Almond Joy" which I had suspected, but it was more of a great candy bar chocolate TEMPERED by a Coconut, with a SLIGHT Almond kiss on the finish. It is, and was a great flavor, and even after 2 testers, I couldn't fully PULL the coconut out of it, but it's effect on tempering the chocolate was evident. No greasy or oily notes from the coconut, which when it peeked out, was more of a sweetened flake coconut. The Almond was even more elusive, and could JUST be detected on the finish. If I had to ROUGHLY describe the supporting flavor ratios, I would have to go with Chocolate 60%, Coconut 30%, and Almond 10%, just to give you a ROUGH idea. Nothing off-putting out of place, and it was a tick or two above mid level sweet. Overall it was a very tasty, even keeled, and smooth mix, and I contemplated whether or not it needed more coconut, and almond, but in the end, it felt smoothly balanced as is. No real takeoffs, except for somewhat diminished coconut and almond. Leaving this one @ **9.0/10**.
**Cookie Crumble (CAP) 4% (1-20-23)** -- I love it when you test new flavors, and on the VERY first taste, you immediately think of an identical, or close flavor neighbor. That happened with this one, and it was JOLTING. In a GOOD way. OK, first things first, I did NOT really get a lot of "crumble" is this one, which at first, was disheartening, but what I DID get, was an INSANELY good BUTTAH COOKIE. I was immediately directly comparing this to MB's ....
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**Butter My Biscuit (Molinberry) 6% (1-26-20)** – FIRST Molinberry out of the gate, and what the HELL is this one ?? !! Do I have your attention LOL ?? OK, the moment you vape this, you get literally SMACKED by the Butter. Not a smidge, a dab, a bit, literally right between the eyes. Wow, didn’t see that coming from a “non-triangle” formulation. Once you get past the shockingly good butter, the biscuit starts to reveal itself. This is not an INW Biscuit which is more like an American Bisquik, but more like Jungle Flavors biscuit which is more of a European biscuit. It has some sweetness, but lower in the scale, with a convincing bakery finish, which has a subtle note, perhaps a slight almond maybe ?? Now I’m quite sure not many of you, just go out and single flavor test a biscuit, but that’s why you’re reading this LOL. As a SF it is an interesting one, and even with the slight sweetness and probably almond-ish undertone, the overwhelming buttery nature of it, will lead to a LOT of uses for this one. For a buttery biscuit, or a really buttery biscuit, Molinberry nailed this one. Easily **9.5/10**.
Now, you're probably starting to get confused, right ?? OK, the BUTTER in this one, was off the charts, in your face, buttery delicious. It was almost more of a "Capella's Butter My Cookie". It was far more cookie than biscuit, but the #%$^$%*^@# butter was front and center, from beginning to end. Now I did get some slight crumble nuances, but to my tastes, it was almost a deliciously light vanilla cookie, drenched in butter. At 4% it was just damned rich, and full, with a few ticks below mid level sweet. The cookie was fairly non-descript, with maybe some vanilla notes lightly tossed in. Honestly, I just couldn't get past the butter. Super delicious, but never in an overpowering way. I hope this review challenges you guys to pick it up and post YOUR thoughts on this one. Maybe, just maybe a little crumble, but more so a light, grainy cookie with light vanilla accents, slammed with delicious butter. Scoring this is going to HAVE to be a "two-fer". As a slamming butter cookie, with some MORE butter, I'd give it a **9.85/10**, but as an official "cookie crumble" I would have to push it down to **6.5/10**, JUST for the lack of the crumble. NOW, I HIGHLY recommend you pick this up, especially if you like cookies, and butter. Don't let the lack of the crumble scare you off, embrace the BUTTAH !!!!!
**Creamy Vanilla (CAP 4% (1-21-23)** -- I'll admit to wanting to jump RIGHT to this one, but that would have screwed up my process hehe. Diving RIGHT into this one, I did NOT know what to expact. What greeted me at the door, was, dammit, a deliciously creamy vanilla, go figure. I compared it to all of my current CAP Vanillas, and it shared many similarities to their French Vanilla, but with differences. Capella did a GREAT job layering in the creamy base, as it perfectly complimented the Vanilla, and honestly, "Creamy Vanilla" is a much more accurate name, than say a "Vanilla Cream". The Vanilla never took second place, and was literally blanketed in a velvety smooth, creamy base. It was at mid-level sweet, and perfectly rich @ the 4% testing weight. I could see a LOT of people using this for a myriad of things, most notably when in need of a creamy vanilla without any custard/egg notes. What makes this hard to describe was it WAS incredibly rich, but didn't present as a custard. Rich, creamy, sweet, and a somewhat complex Vanilla was what this brought to the party, and it did it handily. No off notes, other than a slight dry-ness on the finish. It really was like a rich French Vanilla-ish vanilla that was custard-LIKE, without the custard. Hard to completely convey, but it was a two tank finisher tester for me. If you are looking for, or can use a super rich and creamy vanilla sans the overt eggy custard notes, you should pick this up. As stated, only minor take-offs for a slight dryness on the finish, but spot on accurate to it's name. Easily a **9.5/10**.
**Fresh Spearmint (CAP) 4% (1-22-23)** -- As a typical rule, I cannot vape any cooling agents, and also avoid "mints" for fear OF the cooling, BUT, for you guys, I test on. This one did indeed present as a fairly natural spearmint, with no cooling effect (whew). It was not a "mint" or "double mint" but squarely a SPEAR-mint. Throughout both testers, I kept getting an almost two pronged effect with this one. The first was the natural spearmint, with almost green leafy nuances on the start, and the finish morphed into a slightly dryer, almost spearmint oil-ish experience. Not off-putting in any way, and it was interesting as it shifted from one to the other. At 4% it was present, but somewhat relaxed, and almost mid level sweet. The slight dryness on the finish did almost remind me of double mint gum, BUT, this was NOT a double, nor gum. It's fairly possible it could be pushed higher due to it's relaxed nature, and even still, it stayed true, and accurate. The "spearmint oil"-ish finish was not off-putting, slightly dry, and did add to the complexity, and authenticity of it. Even NOT being in my typical wheelhouse, it did what it was supposed to do, with no off notes, and in a non overpowering way. Spearing this one @ **8.9/10**.
**Grape Candy (CAP) 4% (1-25-23)** -- Sorry for the slight delay while writing up the SteamCrave Meson RTA. My experience with vape grapes has always lead to one of three categories. Natural, Candied, Soda'd. Now IMO, there is, or can be a FINE line when trying to make a candy grape vs. a soda grape, but CAP did it. This one WAS indeed, a candied grape. Although this one leaned artificial, I was surprised to get some good, natural tasting notes. The grape was a nice dark concord-ish grape, and was a few ticks above mid-level sweet. Smelling it in the bottle I kept wondering if I was getting a Grape Nehi from it, but vaping it, proved to be candied, for more than a soda. At 4% it was very full, AND purple, just the way I like my grapes. I can't think of many grape recipes this wouldn't work in, except for the rare few, where a less sweetened, completely natural flavor is/was required. Simply put, this was a very accurate, candied grape (aka. Grape Candy), with no off notes, and above mid level sweetness. You COULD easily smash this into a soda, and/or with pair other grapes if needed, to bolster/drive the purple. As a solo, while not overly complex, held my interest through two tanks. In closing, this one hard an almost "tarty" finish to it, and that helped it finish with a "zing", and that helped to keep it interesting. With little to no takeoffs, it was hard to go below **9.0/10** on this one.
**Indo Strawberry 1 (CAP) 4% (1-28-23)** -- When I received this shipment from Allan at Capella, and saw 2 Indo SB's it had me curious about the names, and what they actually were. Diving into the Indo 1, I was greeted by a somewhat unique Strawberry. I think that's REALLY hard to do given the crowded field of SB's currently available. This was an interesting medley of almost a red, white-ish, with a smidge of green. A green strawberry ?? Hehe, yes, it's hard to quantify exactly, but that is how it presented. not really a full on juicy, but it had jucy-ness, not overly a ripe, but it had some of those aspects as well. Now even though it was a "little bit of this, and a little bit of that", overall it worked. The green/white/red nuances stuck with me till the end of the test, so despite it SOUNDING confusing, it did work. It was below mid level sweet, and @ 4% it was somewhat relaxed, and might be able to be pushed a little higher. At the testing weight, it was ALMOST full, but stayed just below that level. If I were FORCED to classify, it would have to be a "fresh" strawberry medley. It presented as very natural with no artificial notes, and no off notes. About the only take offs would be for the relaxed nature of it, BUT, that might be able to be resolved, by increasing the strength. Fresh, with aspects of literally a green, white, and red SB. The finish was the most interesting, as there was just this very NATURAL dab of tartness. VERY natural, and realistic, that really added an extra natural boost at the end. Because it presented to me, more as a medley, rather than a one dimensional distinct SB, the uses would be opened up. Not the strongest, at least at 4%, but somehow Capella managed to squeeze in a lighter, green/white/red strawberry, that was somewhat unique, with a nice slightly tart finish into a crowded field of strawberries. This felt good at **8.9/10**.
**Indo Strawberry 2 (CAP) 4% (1-29-23)** -- FRESH off the heels of Capella's Indo Strawberry 1, we're going to dive into this one. There WERE some similarities to the Indo 1, BUT, some nice differences. This one was still somewhat relaxed at 4%, just like the Indo 1, but in no way weak. It was fully present @ 4%, just not in an overwhelming, or IN your face way. This one def.was FAR more focused DIRECTLY on the "berry" part of the Strawberry. It also tasted FULLY in the red part of the berry with no white, or green aspects. Juicy, suculent, and a full, red strawberry. So much so, that you could ALMOST get the little seeds in it. It was just below mid-level sweet, and was very natural tasting, with no off notes, or identifiable artificial notes. No jams, candies, or creams here, just a great juicy red strawberry. Because I use, and have tested soo many SB's it can be hard to recall ALL of them, but this one didn't remind me of any other, out of the gate. Fresh, Red, and Juicy were the three things that were the strongest 3 aspects I got from start to finish, and ON the finish, there was a nice subtle tartness. Sumurizing this one as a juicy red strawberry, with a slightly tart finish, and it felt very good @ **9.4/10**.
**Juicy Watermelon (CAP) 4% (1-29-23)** -- This one remained somewhat of a mystery till the very end, with not everything completely figured out. Firstly, it WAS a watermelon, BUT, it tasted like it was almost tempered with another melon, maybe a honeydew-ish type. It never fully took on the red juicy center of a watermelon, despite having that IN here, dancing around. The watermelon notes were sweet, somewhat juicy, but they just seemed to be paired with something else. The funny thing was that both the watermelon and "other" melon were nicely paired, and seemed to work well together. Let's just call it 65% watermelon and 35% "other melon" for the sake of the argument. It felt like 50/50 natural/artificial, and had no off notes, and was fairly full at 4%. Sweetness was at about mid level, and it never felt fully pushed into a "candy". Your tastes will have to decide for YOU, if the watermelon/melon here is a plus or minus. I don't feel like the other melon-ish elements detracted from the watermelon, but just diluted it down from a true, full watermelon. On the second tester, I was trying to focus on whether or not I was getting any rhind from it, and I think it was in there, but lightly. So, as a "pure" watermelon, I would say no, but as a watermelon/melon I'd say yes. With no off notes, no take offs in that regard, but simply for the melon dilution of the primary watermelon would leave it happily at about an **8.5/10**.
**KK Bar (Chocolate Wafer Bar ?) (CAP) 4% (1-30-23)** -- OK, you're PROBABLY wondering, what up with the name here, hehe. CWB ?? KKB ?? OK, sometimes when you get the newest of new flavors, things can change up a bit. When Allan from Capella and I were talking, it was listed as CWB, BUT, it would appear that KK Bar IS the name. OK, with that said, I LUV me some Kit Kat Bars, and I was thinking, "No way Capella got THIS one right". Well. I was WRONG. This one may just be the BEST crisp water flavor I have tried. The chocolate is lighter in the mix, bordering on TOO light, but NOT quite, so no overpowering the wafer in this one. I don't think any recipe or flavor has ever gotten the crispy wafer right. The vanillin notes mated flawlessly WITH the wafer, and made it all the more authentic, and enjoyable. Now, it is not a PURE crisp water, due to the slight lighter chocolate undertones, BUT, you COULD probably use this pretty damn effectively AS a wafer. If you wanted to boost the choco just a hair (or a lot), you could easily do that. I actually EXTENDED this test into 3 tankfuls JUST to decide if the light chocolate undertones were NOT enough, or JUST right. I just don't think it was a negative here, as choco's can easily run ripshod over entire mixes, so I think Capella's going lighter on the choco WAS the right decision. Like the crispy vanillin wafers in Kit Kat's with some light chocolate undertones, you need to GET this flavor. If you even just wanted a really good crispy wafer, you should STILL pick it up. I gotta STOP testing this one, and get on with the rest of the series LOL. Tasted great @ 4%, a little below mid level sweet, whcih was a bonus so it wasn't sickeningly sweet, even FOR a chocolate candy bar at that. Nothing off-putting, and just a great vanillin laced crispy wafter, ever so lightly kissed by a good light chocolate. This one had to be a **9.8/10**.
**Lemon Drop (CAP) 4% (2-1-23)** -- Most lemons I've tested fall into 3 categories. Natural, Lemon Candy, and Lemonades. This one as expected landed into the "candy" category, but unlike FE's it was NOT a Lemonhead candy. It had some slight natural undertones, but the majority were almost a mixture of a lemon candy with some lemonade thrown in. I think this helped pull it from a more Lemonhead into a drop (candy). The natural / artificial ratio would be roughly 20% natural, 80% artificial, and the natural/candy/lemonade ratio would be close to 10% natural, 60% candy, 30% lemonade JUST to give you a better idea of what was I getting from it. With soo many lemony notes floating around, it actually took me QUITE a while to figure up those ratios for you guys, hehe. It was full but still just a smidge relaxed at 4%, and a few ticks above mid-level sweet. You could POSSIBLY go up a percent more without hitting the ceiling as a single flavor. There were some tart/sour notes, and although not reaching full on natural lemon levels they were enough to give it a crisp, clean finish. Because it had all three elements (natural, candy, lemonade) it could actually be used beyond the obvious "candy" uses, possibly even on LMP's and more. One meat aspect that I seemed to keep getting on the finish also, was an almost powdered confectioners sugar that some candies have on the outside. An interesting mix or medley, and it's straddling across the 3 big types, would help increase it's uses. Nothing off-putting, and it was an accurate Lemon Drop, without turning into a Lemonhead. Not the tartest lemon out there, but I don't think it needed to be. Even keeled, sweet, tart, with a dash of sour, slightly relaxed, and a good medley of lemon types is what you get with this one. It felt Solid @ **9.0/10**.
**Lemon Meringue Pie v.3 (CAP) 4% (2-2-23)** -- Capella's Lemon Meringue Pie (v.1) was one of the FIRST flavors I ever purchased, and remains one of my most used, to this day. I briefly tried the v.2 when the anti DIK/DAAP movement was afoot, but it became obvious that too MY tastes, v.1 rained supreme. Now on to v.3, I was indeed curious to see what was what. Despite having a love affair with LMP v.1, both the v.1 and v.2 needed some help to really make them shine. This one, felt about the same. The familiar bakery/graham crust was there, along with a very good meringue, along with the Lemon. The lemon (as in the other 2 versions) would, and does require a little bit of help to really make it POP. The lemon was present, but fairly low in the overall mix, hence the need for a boost. The graham/bakery crust was almost the star of this flavor, and is/was completely different from Capella's Graham Cracker, and I actually wish Capella, would release JUST the bakery/crust from this flavor, as a STAND ALONE. I'd buy it. With that said, assuming dik/daap free, it was not as buttery rich as the v.1, but still accurately conveyed a great bakery/crust. The meringue took second seat to the crust, and was present enough, to hold it's own throughout my tests. It was very hard to tell if there was indeed any "curd" in this or not because of the way the crust and meringue were blended, and the light lemon, made it hard to tell. I've seen testing done at over twice this rate @ 10%, but I decided to keep this lower, and even at 4% it was a good flavor, and very similar to the v.1, and v.2 that most of us have used over the years. Just below mid level sweet, and as with the previous versions, no off-putting notes, or anything out of place. By boosting the meringue just a smidge, and heating up the lemon a bit, maybe even a touch of sweetener, would really push this one to the next level. At it stood, at 4%, it was a great LMP, that could EASILY be spiked to the next level. Great flavor, just needed a little boost. It felt solidly placed @ **8.5/10**.
**Nectariine (CAP) 4.0%/6.0% (2-4-23)** -- I had to spend some EXTRA time on this one, as it was a curiosity to me. Now as strange as it sounds, I got an initial impression, that 3 testers later I was unable to shake. This one although good, did not present as a full on Nectarine, but more like a nectarine mixed with RFSC Yumberry, or something close to that. Crazy right ? Smelling it, the Nectarine was far more present than when tasting it. Now with that said, it was a great flavor, but not as pure or clear of a nectarine. The yumberry-ish blend/ing was unshakeable, and stayed present throughout the entire test. The ironic thing here is, this flavor is GREAT, but not as a pure Nectarine. The nectarine that was present was somewhat sweet, and juicy. The room note on this one, had a very recognizable smell that reminded me of commercial fruit mixes. Just to make sure I hadn't underpowered this one I upp'd and re-tested it @ 6%, and it was a little stronger, but the same. After 3 testers, I still hadn't grown tired of this one, and as stated, it was actually a really good flavor, and despite not super nailing the nectarine, if you like fruity flavors, I would actually highly recommend it, as it was that good. No ceiling smashing at either percentages, and it was just below mid-level sweet. I struggled to better describe this one, but could not, so I'll leave this one as a good Nectarine, BUT, paired up with an almost candy-ish Yumberry. As a pure/specific Nectarine, I would have to drop it somewhat to a **6.5/10**, BUT, as a Nectarine paired with a delicious Yumberry I would have to rate it MUCH higher @ **9.5/10.** You may want to pick this one up, and enjoy it anyway, .... I am.
**Peach (W/O Stevia) (CAP) 4% (2-5-23)** -- Because I'm finishing up this series, I didn't want to slow the roll, and break into side tests, but after this series is completed, I WILL directly compare CAP's Peach WITH and WITHOUT Stevia to see how much of a difference the Stevia makes. Right out of the gate, without Stevia, this one did not disappoint. It presented as a nice juicy, yellow peach without hesitation. No pits or skin, but the juicy yellow fleshy body. @ 4% it was nicely full, and did not taste underpowered. Sweetness was just below mid level, and at that level it felt/tasted natural without any "candy"-ness. To better define the sweetness, it was also not soo sweet that it fell into canned peaches in sytrup. Natural tasting, with no off-notes, and it had plenty of lower/mid notes as well as some sparkling high notes, which kept it interesting, and non one dimensional. As far as peaches went, it was right in the middle of the road, and that would allow for even more uses, from candied, fruit pairings, and bakeries and pies. Overall it did have an interesting tartness, which not only gave it a little kick, but added authenticity, and ripe-ness to it. All in, an impressive NON-Stevia'd version of a yellow peach, that was JUST sweet enough, and just tart enough to really keep it interesting. Hard to knock something down, when it does what it claims to do, and does it well. Easily a **9.5/10**.
**Smooth Custard (CAP) 4% (2-5-23)** -- Ohhh Yeahhh !!!!! I just had to get THAT out of the way. YES, this is one of the ones I wanted to hit FIRST, but, I had to let the process run. OK, what DO we have here with the NEW Cap Smooth Custard. EXACTLY that. Vanilla Custard paired perfectly with creams/creameries. Review over, right ?? Hehe, ok, a little more details on this one. I did get a good dose of what I call "Capella Classic Vanilla Custard" in here, BUT it was tempered by a super smooth (and creamy) creamery. Now, I've already been asked more than once if this was CAP VC1 with the NEW Creamy Vanilla. I can neither confirm nor deny that, BUT, it could be. I honestly think it's more than that simple pairing. The eggy CAP VC is back, BUT, because of how it is/was tempered by the creamery elements, it was not quite as IN your face. It was still plenty thick, and rich at 4% with utterly NO NEED to crank it up, as it was full flavored at this weight. Now I continue to mention VC v.1 but, in this new dik/daap free-ish world we live in, I'm sure this one is free of those as well, and although there were no overt buttery notes, it was still QUITE the tasty one. I felt that it was thicker than just a simple VC and Cream mix, and at times I almost got a bakery-ish element in there, that also worked to thicken it up, and make it even more enjoyable. Because the VC elements were still fairly present, it made completely identifying the cream/creameries in here, pretty damned hard, BUT they ARE in there, and worked to really increase the richness of this one, without a thinning effect. Beautifully blended, and ratio-d. What's neat about this one is it will probably appeal to both diehard CAP VC fans, AND people not necessarily looking for a heavy eggy-ness. It's there, but tempered by the creamy elements. Creamy Custard perfectly names this one, as I did not get any Pudding in here at all. No off notes, and rather HARD to put down. If you like Cap's VC, and Creameries, you should sign up for this one !!!!! For a rich, creamy mashup of Cap's VC and and delicious creams/creameries, this one won't let you down. Creamy and rich RIGHT up until the end of the testers. I cannot go below **9.9/10** on this one guys.
**Sour Blue Raspberry (CAP) 4% (2-7-23)** -- Wow, the room note on this one, was full on BLUE !!!! Nearing the end of this big ... series, I finally got to spend some time with this one, and I was glad I did. It presented as a fairly artificial [Blue Raspberry](https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-blue-raspberry-is-it-a-real-flavor-4771767), which in and of itself is hard to explain, as they don't occur in nature. Some people think the BRB is a pairing of Raspberries and Blueberries, which MIGHT be true, but it's hard to 100% nail that down. Regardless, it WAS true to the traditional profile, with a nice sour tartness, with JUST enough sweetener to round it out. @ 4% it felt like it might be able to go a little higher, maybe even 5.0-5.5% as a solo flavor, but even at my testing weight, there were no off-notes. Like a previous flavor above, this one had a recognizable "commercial" taste/ room note that is used widely, and you'll know what I mean when you taste it. No cooling, which was a bonus for me, as I can't use them, BUT, you could chill it down if needed. Regardless of how ICEE came up WITH the blue raspberry, this flavor did really capture it well. Non fatiguing, and still mysterious as to what exactly WAS in it, this one stayed interesting, and fresh throughout. If you DO like the Blue (hehe, it's actually a clear flavor), you'll love this one. While I still may not be able to 100% fully identify the "berry" compounds in this one, it had no real faults, and did what it was supposed to do. Solidly placing this one @ **9.0/10**.
**Strawberry Kiwi Fusion (CAP) 4% (2-9-23)** -- I had a LOT of fun with this, the second to last flavor in this big series of the NEW Capella flavors. Cards on the table, this was a great flavor. I was only somewhat hesitant, as I have tasted some Kiwis that were very (sorry) "cat pissy", hehe. This one had NONE of that. The SB presented as a really juice, ripe, red Strawberry, and with the Kiwi, it had a sparkly, bright finish. The pairing of the two was very smartly done, as it let the red juicy-ness of the SB shine in the beginning and middle, and the Kiwi sparked it up on the finish. Depending on your tastes/needs, you could be WELL on your way to making a Kanzi with minimal tweaking. At 4% it was fairly strong, but felt like you might be able to push it a little higher, possibly 1%. At the testing weight, there were no off notes, and it was about mid-level sweet. No jams, candies, or overripes here, just a great (repeating) juicy red SB, paired (or Fuzed) with a nice, bright Kiwi. Smartly done, and the sparkling of bright notes on the finish really did (trust me, 3 testers so far), kept you coming back for more. Nothing to mark down on this one, and the only thing of note would be a possible increase in percentage. Freshly placing this one at a nice high of **9.5/10**.
**Strawberry Lemonade (CAP) 4% (2-11-23)** -- "Big Badda Boom" !! The LAST one of these NEW Capella flavors is on deck, and in the tank. As I've previously stated, sometimes on the FIRST taste, you get an impression, and it sticks with you (or me) from beginning to end, and that WAS the case here. The words of the day here are "Perfect Pairing". Capella did an incredible job of perfectly pairing both the BS and the Lemonade here. I don't know the actual compound ratios, but when tasting it, they both were DEAD EVEN. Not 49% / 51%, but 50% / 50%, meaning that both of the main profiles were completely, evenly matched. Now we can all probably agree, there's NO perfect ratio for everyone, and some will prefer more Lemonade, while others, more Strawberry. But if you're one of the ones, RIGHT in the middle, you can "gas and go" with this one. Need to pull it either way, towards the SB, or Lemonade, it won't take much. The SB was hard to completely nail down BECAUSE of the PP (perfect pairing), and I did get some great hints of a juicy red strawberry that leaned natural, and was tempered by the Lemonade which gave it somewhat of a brighter, white (green) strawberry-ish taste, but there were plenty of juicy red undertones still in there. The Lemonade was nice and bright, almost sharp, and punchy, and it as well, leaned natural. This one WAS a couple of ticks above mid-level sweet, and while higher on the scale, it wasn't fatiguing to my tastes, BUT, it did lean on the sweeter side. I can't suppose to say what the perfect SB/LA ratio is for you guys, but this one was as an EVEN pairing as you could hope to get, and what YOUR tastes will require, will determine whether or not it needed to be pushed or pulled. As I sometimes do with lemons/lemonades is I taste it RIGHT on the heels of one of my rich custard/creamery ADV's JUST to see if it can punch through. Meaning, I run two tanks side by side, test, test, test, the heavy creamery, then RIGHT over to the lemons/lemonades, and this one PUNCHED through, so it's got some punch to it. At 4% it was very full on my SteamCrave RDTA, and it MIGHT be able to be run a smidge higher, but I didn't feel the need to. Nothing off-putting, or squirrel-ly, and rather hard to mark down. In closing for this flavor, it was a perfectly evenly paired red, juicy SB, and a fresh, bright, and punchy Lemonade that leaned heavily natural. Not to distract FROM the flavor, but the smack dab, 50/50 pairing could not be understated. Easily a **9.3/10**.
Thanks for hanging in there, for the duration of this series, as some of these new Capella flavors were VERY interesting, and required some additional time to really flush out. Because I hand picked the flavors I wanted to test, either I got lucky, or most of these were just plain great flavors, as I didn't really get any "stinkers", with only the Cookie Crumble low scoring. It was an INSANELY good flavor, but just not true to it's name.
Thanks again out to Allen from Capella for not only letting me pick all of these, but sending them out for this review.
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