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VooPoo Vinci 2 Pod Kit Review - Z-Lee

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**Some pictures were used from SourceMore.com & VooPoo.com**

Welcome to another addition of Z-Lee's overly done reviews. I'd to say that this review will be quick and thorough, but I know the former portion would be lying. So, without adieu, I'd like to introduce you to the VooPoo Vinci 2. I was told when the product was being sent, that it was a Vinci X2, so when I started looking up pictures for the X2 and noticed that my pod kit did not look like the pictures I was looking at, I was a bit confused at first. I didn't even notice on the box when I opened it that it wasn't an X2, lol. The biggest differences between the Vinci 2 and Vinci X2 is the battery. The Vinci X2 is a bit bigger and has room for an 18650 with a wattage range that extends up to 80 watts. I'll get into that information regarding the Vinci 2 down below.

I want to thank @VOOPOO_Thea for arranging the giveaway back in June and having the product sent. I'm a huge VooPoo fan simply because their products are sleek and they fire instantaneously. For the price range their products compete in, they're hard to beat, although other contenders are quickly catching ground.

This review of the VooPoo Vinci 2 will be done without bias as I am not affiliated or gaining benefits from VooPoo, simply a lucky giveaway winner. Yes I enjoy VooPoo products, but nothing is perfect. Also, I abhor misinformation.

I've been chugging on this puppy for about 3 weeks now. That is the extent of my experience with this mod, so any unknown information beyond that should be noted.

The not so quick and dirty.



What to expect in the box:

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  • VooPoo Vinci 2 Pod Mod
  • VooPoo Vinci 2 6.5mL Pod (2mL pod for TPD version)
  • PnP-VM1 0.3Ω Coil (Red)
  • PnP-TM2 0.8Ω Coil (Blue)
  • Type-C Cable
  • User Manual (Not shown)


Photo Storyboard:

Specs:

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  • Readable coil resistance between 0.15 to 3Ω.
  • Output Voltage: 3.2 to 4.2V (not buck boosted)
  • Output Power: 5-50W (Max wattage depends on coil used)
  • 0.8Ω could only reach 18 watts
  • 0.3Ω coil could only reach 40 watts.
  • RBA coil wattage cap will likely depend on coil resistance.


Coils in the Box:

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  • PnP-VM1 will likely be more enjoyable for the RDL/DL vaper.
  • PnP-TM2 will likely be preferred by loose MTL vapers. There is no restricted MTL for this pod, more on this below.


Portability:


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  • The Vinci 2 is quite small and light.
  • Definitely compact enough to toss in your pocket or purse w/out being too noticeable.
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Standing next to a Smok RPM 2S for comparison


Key Features:

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  • [Auto] Mode allows for an inhale to fire the mod. [A&P] Mode allows for an inhale or button fire. [P] Mode only allows for button fire.
  • All 3 Modes operate very well.
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  • Coils not shown: TM1 (0.6Ω - MTL), TM2 (0.8Ω - MTL), TR1 (1.2Ω - MTL)
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  • UI can be arranged both vertically and horizontally by holding down the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously
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  • "Infinite Airflow" is a one-size fits all. It doesn't achieve strict MTL or open DL very well. I'd say the range is very loose MTL to RDL.
  • Airflow valve is a small knobbed lever that you use to flip from open to close.
  • Top 2 pictures show fully open airflow for RDL
  • Bottom 2 pictures show fully closed airflow for loose MTL
  • For a more restricted airflow, covering the vent on the opposite side of the airflow control knob (bottom right picture) can help with this
**Type-C charging port location can be seen here as well**


A Closer Look at the Pod:

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  • 4 magnets to securely hold the pod in. These are quite strong and you won't have to worry about the pod coming out unless you were to drop it from quite a height.
  • Refill slot is on the side with a rubber cap fancied with the VooPoo Logo.
  • Opening is about double the width of a Gorilla bottle nozzle - no problems getting it in or out or causing a mess.


The UI:

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  • Readouts from left to right and top to bottom: Mod, Battery level, Wattage, Vape Mode ([-S-]) for Smart, RBA will likely be a [P] and show up with a UI color change to blue instead of yellow), Puff counter (currently at 568 of 99,999), Resistance in ohms, Voltage (reads out when fired), Vape timer, Arching vape timer animation (arch meter fills at 5.5ish seconds), and Activation Mode ([AUTO] vs. [A&P] vs. [P]).
  • If you've own anything from the newer VooPoo PnP series of vape products, you'll recognize the User Interface. I have a Drag Mini that has a completely different digital output (it is 4 or 5 years old but still kicking), and I'm not sure at what model they switched to the new layout. I can confirm that the Drag X Plus is identical to the Vinci 2 layout, and that the Argus GT also uses a very similar colorful display output. A few Drag X Plus Pro's are on the way and I can only assume they will look the same as well.
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From left to right: Drag Mini, Argus GT, Drag X Plus, Vinci 2
  • The display on the Vinci has an auto-dimming feature at around 12 seconds, but offers the same bright display as the Argus GT and Drag X Plus when firing or adjusting.


The Cute ....-om: :wub:

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  • I thought this was a nice little add-on. No other VooPoo mod I own (or any mod that I own for that matter) has this little rubber gasket on the bottom that acts as a cushion. When setting it down, I don't hear the *clunk* like with other mods.
  • I do see this as being a possible hinderance in knocking the mod over more easily however, since the base of the mod is going to want to "stick" when accidentally hitting it, instead of the potential for it to just slide. Overall a nice thought. The mod is sealed up quite tight (no leaking thus far) and is quite light, so knocking it over isn't going to pop the pod out or cause much of an issue.


Observations/Impression of the VooPoo Vinci 2:

Coil/Vaping Style: I started vaping this with the 0.8 ohm coil in an MTL configuration since I've been trying to get myself to experience this type of vaping more recently. I'm a tester and love trying out and comparing new things. Being newer, I haven't quite figured out what I'm looking for, or I don't have a preconceived notion of a specific setting to start on like I would with a 0.1 ohm or 0.2 ohm coil on a regular mod. I tried settings from 8 watts to 18 (max wattage) and it wasn't cutting it. There was flavor, but it wasn't voluminous like I get with RDL/DL vapes. So, out with the 0.8 and in with 0.3 ohm coil.

The 0.3 ohm coil is a completely different experience. Night and day I'd say. However, I don't want to discourage loose MTL vapers from buying this product based on the 0.8 ohm coil, as there are settings I think you might find satisfying. For me, the 0.3 ohm coil works with the airflow control both fully closed, fully open, and everything in between. I have the mod sitting at 25 watts right now and the flavor is-a-plentiful. I am coming from a RDL/DL perspective though, so I can't say with certainty that an MTL'er will enjoy this. In defense of the Vinci 2, it does state that the 0.8 ohm coil is recommended for salt nic juices, and that I do not have. So take from that what you will. Product misuse! :shock:

Leakage (or lack thereof): I'm now at 582 puffs and I just popped the pod off to check for leaking. Nothing. There is faint airflow condensation where the air inlet to the coil sits, but there isn't any juice leakage which is what we should be worried about. I'm not even going to bother wiping it out because it's that minute. The coil seems to be seated in quite firmly. No leaking is yuge plus.

Puffs per battery cycle: I believe I've recharged this pod kit three times now. It arrived with a full battery, so I'm at about 4.2 battery cycles for 585 puffs. Calculating that out, that's roughly 139 puffs per battery cycle, given I did puff this for a while at settings other than 25 watts. 40w seemed to degrade the flavor a bit, and I don't see that much in loss, if any, of cloud chucking at 25 watts. It'll even cloud chuck at 15 or 20 watts, but again I notice a muted flavor. This is with the 0.3 ohm coil. With the 0.8 ohm coil vaping at around 10 watts, you can expect the puffs per battery cycle to probably double.

Recharge time: I'm not sure if it's stated anywhere how long it takes to recharge the battery, but I'd estimate it to be around an hour. Not bad for another 139 pufferonis.

Pros/Cons:

-Pros-

  • No leaking
  • Small/light weight; non-intrusive
  • Huge 6.5mL tank size for how small this is (that's how I like 'em :w00t:)
  • Vapes quite well for its wattage capabilities
  • Pod mod fires quickly which is consistent with other VooPoo mods
  • Offers a decent amount of features for a small pod kit
  • The [AUTO] puff is nice
  • Offers setups for both loose MTL and RDL vapers
  • Has an external airflow control, instead of being affixed to the bottom of the coil (first time seeing this on a pod kit)
  • Pod has a mouthpiece that's form-fitted for lips which is nice in creating a nice tight seal w/out having to make an "O" face
  • The buttons click nicely instead of being mushy
  • Recharges quickly
  • Fits nicely in hand
  • Pod is clear; juice level is clearly visible
  • Refills easily (disregarding the rubber plug - more in Cons)
  • Has the option for an RBA coil
  • Decent cloud production for those that want it
  • Rubber bumper on bottom
  • Price point is nice
-Cons-
  • It's a pod kit, most things regarding this product are proprietary
  • Battery readout is an active readout; when looking at the amount of battery left while it sits idle, it may appear that you have more battery left than you actually do
  • Airflow control doesn't have a tight MTL feel for those that might want that, it's quite loose - maybe an additional plug to seal off the vent opposite of the airflow control knob?
  • Rubber refill cap feels flimsy (or maybe too stretchy?) for how tight it fits into the refill hole - feels like I'm going to tear the flap off when pulling it out
  • Battery is 1500 mAh - a slightly larger capacity would have been nice.
  • Not a ghost vape - there will be no concealing the vape from this little puppy w/out some additional airflow sealing

The Finale:

With the compact size/weight of the pod kit, decently long battery life per cycle, quick recharge, large juice capacity, and overall pretty good performance, there isn't much to complain about here. I can't say I'm a fan of internal mods unless they can offer something special that I can't get with an external battery mod, but this little guy held its own pretty well. I could very easily see this as a quick grab-n-go on the way out the door to work or running errands. It's difficult to compare this pod kit with other pod kits in flavor production since I'm using different juice, but if you've used the VooPoo PnP coils in other products, you can expect the same performance in flavor and cloud production. I have other pod kits that may produce better flavor, but they leak. I can't reliably carry them around without ending up with an oily puddle at the bottom of one of my pockets. I also have other pod kits that have a 510 adapters and external batteries - I don't think it's fair to compare them with this kit either since this is pod only with an internal battery. Taking all things into consideration, this pod kit definitely has way more pros than cons.


-Overall Rating of the VooPoo Vinci 2-


9.0 vs. Other Pod Kits
7.0 vs. Other 510 Kits

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The device goes up to 30 watts and I'm using the .6 coil with 9 mg of nicotine ejuice. Did I get the wrong type of coil? I don't know much about different coils, so I took my best guess, but I'm disappointed wit the lack of throat hit. If anyone can tell me what is going on, I'd rely appreciate it.

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Vaporesso TARGET 80 Pod Mod Kit Is Coming Soon

Today,Let's go over the latest Vaporesso targets 80 pod mod kit.It is coming soon.
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Buy Vape Vaporesso targets 80 measures 38.3mm x 130.9mm x 30.8mm and is powered by 3000 mAh battery, ergonomically exciting and comfortable to hold in your hand, plus, it equipped with a USB port that allows this device to charge quickly ensuring you look forward to vAP pleasure all day and making it more durable and simple to charge your phone.

Targets 80 also has a large capacity of 5ml e-liquid that you can refill with your favorite juice, thanks to its SSS leak-proof technology, which provides you with a protection when you're in the vaping wonderland.Vaporesso targets 80 is compatible With GTX 0.2ohm MESH Coil (45-60W) And GTX 0.3ohm MESH Coil (32-45W) and has a 0.96 Inch TFT Screen to show you the vaping data clealy.Please choose vapesourcing.com to learn more details.

Vaporesso TARGET 80 Pod Mod Kit SPECIFICATION
Dimensions:130.9*38.3*30.8mm
POD Capacity:5ml
Coil & Suggested Wattage:GTX 0.2ohm MESH Coil (45-60W), GTX 0.3ohm MESH Coil (32-45W)
Battery Capacity:3000mAh
Output Power:5-80W
Change Current: DC 5V/2A, Type-C
Battery Display:0.96’’ TFT Screen

Quick Link:Vaporesso TARGET 80 Pod Mod Kit 3000mAh
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New Arrival! Hellvape Fat Rabbit RTA 5.5ml

Fat Rabbit RTA is the newest RTA in Hellvape RTA series. It is fit for 510 Pin Device. Hellvape Fat Rabbit Vape RTA features 28.4mm diameter and 5.5ml capacity for beast vaping quality and massive cloud. The anti-condensation design with changeable 810 drip tip would improve your vape puff after puff. Dual airflow system offers various air intakes and flavors. Hellvape Fat Rabbit RTA adopts postless building deck to provide generous space for installing coil with ease. With quarter turn deck and top cap, you can install and fill e-liquid easily.

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Features:
1. 28.4mm diameter RTA, beast quality&massive cloud
2. Dual airflow system for various air intakes and flavors
3. Postless building deck, generous space to install coil
4. Single and dual coils configuration
5. Quarter turn deck&top cap, install and fill e-liquid easily
6. Changeable drip tip with anti-condensation design
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Fat Rabbit RTA: Hellvape Fat Rabbit RTA 5.5ml

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I have 18650 batteries. My charger is a Nightcore Q2. Sometimes I put batteries in the charger for the day and forget (hey I'm 60) and they also sit overnight. The last time, they were in the charger for 24 hours. I'm sure it has some protection (reduces charging rate) but not sure it actually stops charging. It's a simple charger (no screen... just LED lights) so I can't check actual voltage. I also remember a video by Mooch saying it's better to only charge them to 80% (in fact, it also mentioned only letting them get down to 20%) Any thoughts on this?
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GEEKVAPE OBELISK 200 KIT REVIEWED BY BIGBOB2322

Hello everyone and welcome back for today's review that comes to me from Geekvape and is on the latest in the OBELISK lineup of devices called the OBELISK 200. I was sent the sample version OBELISK 200 Kit that also includes the OBELISK 25mm 5.5ml Sub-Ohm Tank that has a childproof top cap lock design, the retail version will include a spare bubble tank that is not in the sample version. The OBELISK 200 mod tops out at 200 watts and is billed as being the smallest dual 18650 device made, I'll have to take Geekvape at their word because I can't verify that but I will tell you it is the smallest dual 18650 device that I have ever come across. The device is made from a single block of aluminum making it also a very lightweight device as well. Before the review lets check out all the bells and whistles of the OBELISK 200 Kit.


COLOR CHOICES


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INCLUDED WITH THE KIT


Standard Edition

  • 1 x Mod
  • 1 x Atomizer (5.5ml)
  • 1 x USB Cable
  • 2 x Geekvape Z Series Coil(Pre-installed: 0.2ohm, 70-80W; Z0.4 Mesh Coil 0.4ohm, 50-60W)
  • 1 x Spare Parts Pack
  • 1 x Coil Tool
  • 1 x Spare Glass Tube (5.5ml)
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PARAMETERS


* Size: 125 x 20 x 42mm

* Tank capacity: 5.5ml

* Drip Tip: Replaceable 810 Drip Tip

* Output Power Range: 5-200W

* Resistance Range: 0.05-3.0ohm

* Coil: Pre-installed Z0.2 Mesh Coil (0.2ohm, 70-80W), Z0.4 Mesh Coil (0.4ohm, 50-60W)

* Longest Output/vaping Time: 10s

* Temperature Control: 200-600°F/100-315℃

* External Battery: 2 x 18650 (Not Included)

* Working Temperature: -10-6o℃

* Charging voltage: USB Type-c 5V/2A

* Display Screen: 0.96 Inch TFT Color Screen




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FEATURES


* The smallest dual 18650 battery mod

* Portable design with 200W max output

* CNC Machined Aluminum Body Revealing precise quality

* Magnetic Battery Cap for convenience

* Bottom airflow system & 5.5ml large juice capacity

* Z Series Coil creates big clouds so easy

* Obelisk Tank with childproof lock design



OBELISK 200 TANK


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Z SERIES COILS ( INCLUDED 0.4Ω MESH AND 0.2Ω MESH ) PUSH AND PULL


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CHILDPROOF LOCKING TOP CAP


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ONE WAY VALVE TOP FILL


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5.5ML TANK CAPACITY


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BOTTOM DUAL AIRFLOW


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EXPLODED TANK VIEW


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OBELISK 200 LIGHTWEIGHT DEVICE


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SMALL SIZE DEVICE


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DUAL 18650


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LIGHT REFRACTING COLOR SIDES


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FIRST IMPRESSIONS


Opening of the sample version that I was sent revealed the usual packaging from Geekvape, a box inside a outer sleeve. Inside the box rests the OBELISK 200 device in it's foam cutout enclosure, underneath is a box containing your user manual, type-c charge cord, coil removal assist tool and your 2nd coil that is a Z-COIL 0.4Ω Mesh rated for 50-60 watts, the pre-installed Z-COIL is a 0.2Ω Mesh rated for 70-80 watts.

Along side the box containing the above mentioned items is the OBELISK 200 Sub-Ohm Tank resting in it's own cutout piece of foam block.

Attaching the tank for a quick look of how it matches up with the device and to take some photos I was very happy both matched up and complimented each other very well. Geekvape ships the OBELISK 200 device with 3 clear protective stickers that cover both light refracting sides and the display screen, Try to at least keep the side stickers on as long as you can, I'll explain why later on in the review.


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The OBELISK 200 Sub-Ohm Tank has a characteristic that puts child safety at the forefront by using a childproof top cap that must be lifted up and then slid outwards to reveal the fill port that is a membrane which acts like a one way valve and seals itself up after the bottle tip is removed, I'm beginning to see this type of fill method more and more from different vape manufactures. You have to lift up the top cap and look for a white dot that is not visible until the top cap is lifted and then push/slide outward at the white dot marking to reveal the fill port. If using large 100 ml bottles you will need to remove the drip tip when filling, you also might have to break the seal of the membrane by inserting a juice bottle tip ( I NEEDED TO ).


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The Z-COILS are a simple push and pull with 2 tabs that extend out and must be lined up with the 2 small indents of the tank on installation of the coil, remember to prime the coil with a few drops of juice prior to installing and after filling let the tank sit for 5 minutes to ensure the coil is well saturated with juice. The OBELISK 200 Tank is a thirsty one so keep a eye on your juice level and fill just as the cotton in the coil becomes exposed to air.



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The top plate of the OBELISK 200 device is screwed in using 3 screws and has a attractive brushed look to it. The OBELISK 200 Sub-Ohm Tank is a 25mm and fits the device perfectly, there is a little bump out at the 510 connection on both sides of the device that allow a 26mm atomizer to fit without overhang.



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Turning our attention to the bottom and the battery door or should I say cover that actually comes off to install both 18650 batteries, this is a first on a Geekvape device I believe. A arrow is located at one end showing you the direction to slide the battery cover off, there are ripples in the center of the cover aiding you. Push down when removing or installing the cover back in place on the device. Don't lose this cover or your SOL.


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Battery polarity is clearly marked inside both battery tubes as well as on the battery cover. There is also a magnet that helps keep everything in place, I have no rattle period within this whole device, the battery cover seems to be solidly connected and has not came off unintentionally in the many days of use. Another thing to mention is how snug the batteries are inside the tubes ensuring no battery rattle.


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Both sides have the Geekvape name stamped on them, on the right side of the device located at the bottom is the type-c charge port. I mentioned early on that the OBELISK 200 ships with 3 clear protective stickers, one on the display screen and 1 on each side of the refracting panels. You can see it in this photo, try to keep these side protective stickers on for as long as you can because the refracting panels are serious fingerprint magnets.



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Working our way to the colored front display that has the same one as the LEGEND 2 that I reviewed a short time ago. The display is vivid and bright also giving you 5 choices of a background color, your choices are blue, green, yellow, orange, and a color that I can't describe it's kind of a golden color to me. I normally have blue as a background color but changed it to match the color of my juice ( LOVE IT ).


SCREEN LAYOUT TOP TO BOTTOM

* Power Mode
* Dual Battery Bars
* Wattage / Temperature
* Ohms
* Amps
* Volts
* Puff And Time Puffed Counter



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The menu system in the OBELISK 200 is a very easy one to navigate as I said it's the same one used in the LEGEND 2.

MENU SYSTEM

* Five clicks of the fire button turn the device on/off

* Three clicks of the fire button to enter settings mode

* One click of the fire button in settings mode moves the cursor to select parameters

* Up and down to change parameters

* Long press the fire button to exit settings mode

* Up and down to change wattage or temperature

* Fire and down at the same time to decrease brightness

* Fire and up at the same time to increase brightness

* Three clicks of the fire button then hold both up and down to change color



FINAL IMPRESSIONS



I have to say that I have been waiting to review the OBELISK 200 since first hearing of it and I have to say I really love this kit as a whole. The OBELISK 200 Sub-Ohm Tank is a good sub-ohm tank with more than enough airflow for the air lovers and can be dialed down to a good RDL vape with no whistle or goofy sounds heard.

The Z-COILS give a great vape that has plenty of flavor and more than enough vapor, be careful using in a car, keep your windows down. The new child safe top cap is not bad to use but I wish a dot on the outside was possible to know where to lift and slide open but because the top cap spins it's not possible. ( understandable ).

The 810 drip tip is perfect for my taste and fits snug inside. I will say you will get a warmer vape from the 0.2Ω coil and that's my preference of the 2 supplied coils.

I am glad to see the one way filling membrane on the tank even though I have to remove the drip tip when filling with 100ml bottles ( no big problem ). This is a very thirsty one and a bit on the louder side also but within limits.

I also think the tank matches up well with the device, they do look like a matched pair. So in closing on the tank I have no real complaints to address.

Coming to the OBELISK 200 device my only real complaint is that it's a very bad fingerprint magnet that you will be constantly buffing out the prints.

I really like the appearance of the device as a whole and being made from aluminum keeps the weight to a minimum and being as small as it is makes it a take out device.

I'm not crazy happy about the battery cover coming completely off the device but understand that in order to make it as small as it is sacrifices had to be made and that was one of them. Just don't loose that cover !!!

I loved the display on the LEGEND 2 and I was thrilled to see it on the OBELISK 200. I have to say this is a fantastic device with just a couple of shortcomings and I suggest you folks pick one up for yourselves.

I would like to thank Allison and Geekvape for providing the OBELISK 200 Kit for the purpose of this review and I hope this review answered any questions you all might have had.

THANK YOU
BIGBOB2322

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The Iaido Mod by BP Mods - An 18650 Convertible

The Iaido Mod by BP Mods is a DNA 60 (but a newer 60 release) based mod that has a shape that some folks in the high end of the industry might recognise.

IAIDO MOD - CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro and specs
01:58 - Close up
11:05 - Temp Control & Wattage Vape
12:30 - Thoughts


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Thank you New Hampshire

Living in Mass and have been getting juice by mail for years, then the ban, very lucky to have NH nearby.
Only problem is I had to change my vaping habits, never knew things had changed so much, nobody stocks higher PG than VG, in fact the stores don’t know what I’m talking about, was using a provari with a nautilus tank for years with higher PG, now had to go sub ohm with an Ageis with Ajax and Voppoo tanks to get some sort of hit, I also noticed many juices don’t even state the PG/VG on the bottle or should I say VG/PG as that switched as well.
Love the flavors now but miss the Provari, whole new learning experience for me.
Thank you New Hampshire or I would be screwed.

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Closed/Sold SVA Kimaster R (White Engraving)

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More pics on request. Video shows how to adjust the 510. And also the trademark badge of authenticity (the "dead pixel" to left of penguin logo, which sxk never clone)

SVA Kimaster R. DNA60. No USB port (Giacommo is convinced people will charge with them) White engraving

These were limited edition, the white engraving. Kimaster R by SVA, LE n4 electro DNA60 BF Mod

I paid €629 + shipping, which meant paying import charges and GST since it was over $1000 AUD. So it was around $1300 aud for the mod. The hypnotic battery tube was €70 and the SS battery cap was €20

I don't know what profiles or TC settings it has in the firmware. I use VW only

It is not getting the love it deserves

I am asking $700 Australian Dollars. Or $730 with Stumpy with the white tip. Of this, $500 is for me, and any additional is for 5 Freedoms Animal Rescue. Who got hit with and sustained substantial damage in recent storms Log into Facebook Anything above the asking price goes o them directly

This mod takes an Italian Supersoft, a dee mods silicone, or one chinese silicone bottle no longer in production. The surroundings around the bottle cap mean the cap needs to be thinner than 95% of the generic 17.5mm bottles

I have had spa treatment on this one time, when I tried ill fitting bottle. Modder cleared out liquid ingress and replaced the circuit board

I hope that covers everything. Feel free to ask questions

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Problems with Innokin Endura M18

I bought two Innokin Endura M18's, and both seem to have problems.
The lights have gone out. There is no way to know the battery power, when they are fully charged, etc.

And now both of them don't seem to vape very well, like there is a air leak. I am using the Innokin M18 tank/coils with them.

Does anyone else use the and how has your experience been with them?

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Uwell Aeglos P1 80W Pod Mod Kit 4ml - Review

Hi ECF members, In this review i take a look at the Aeglos P1 Pod Mod Kit from Uwell. The Uwell Aeglos P1 Pod Mod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Sourcemore.

Uwell Aeglos P1 Kit 80W Pod Mod Kit

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Introduction

When Uwell released the original Crown sub-ohm Tank many considered it the tank to judge all others by but then they seemed to have a sketchy couple of years before the release of the Caliburn which once again saw Uwell much talked about but this time they followed the Caliburn with many well received products although I must admit I personally have not used many!

The Aeglos P1 Pod Mod combines a tubular form factor with classic C-frame allowing for a pull off spine for battery installation. It's a power only simple device which has 2 different lock features and smart coil recognition to restrict the power dependant on the coils resistance. With a type C USB connection, 2A charge rate and coming in 5 different colour options lets check out the Aeglos PI Pod Mod!

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In The Box


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Contents:

1* Aeglos P1 Device With 4ml Pod (2ml TPD)
1* FeCrAI UN2 Meshed-H 0.2ohm Aeglos P1 Coil(pre-installed, DTL)
1* FeCrAI UN2 Meshed-H 0.6ohm Aeglos P1 Coil(RDL + MTL)
1* Pack of O-rings
1* User Manual

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Aesthetics and Ergonomics

The Aeglos P1 came in cardboard box packaging with outer cardboard sleeve with a raised picture on the front and contents etc on the reverse. The device has that Drag X form factor but is combined with a C-frame allowing the Leather covered spine to be removed for battery installation. A combination of Zinc Alloy and Aluminium is used for it's construction and the colour choice refers to the colour of the Leather on the spine, I received the Olive Green, the options are Wine Red, Dark Blue, Olive Green, Reddish Brown or Saddle Tan.

The flattened face has a slightly protruding large square fire button top followed by a colour screen, underneath the screen we have a horizontal navigational rocker followed by a Type C USB port. Embossed onto one side of the Leather we have "AEGLOS" and on the opposite side "UWELL". The base is featureless then moving up top we have a cylindrical collar with airflow slot either side, this collar is the bay for the tinted pod with integrated mouthpiece to be installed.

The curved spine and compact size allows the device to feel great in the hand! Even when vigorously shaking the device we have no rattle whatsoever, it's a nice looking, well made device!


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Aeglos Pod Mod Specs and Features:

Size: 122* 29* 34mm
Material: Zinc alloy & Aluminium Alloy & PCTG & leather
Battery: single 18650 battery(not included)
Wattage: 5-80W
Screen: 0.96 inch TFT color display
Charging: 5V/2A
Capacity: 4ml (2ml TPD)
Resistance: FeCrAl UN2 Meshed-H 0.2ohm Aeglos P1 Coil(45-52W)
FeCrAl UN2 Meshed-H 0.6ohm Aeglos P1 Coil(23-27W)
Internal chipset with multi protection
Airflow: Adjustable
Pro-FOCS flavour technology
Magnetic pod connection
Colour: Wine Red, Dark Blue, Olive Green, Reddish Brown, Saddle Tan


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What You Receive?

Actually not a lot! The device comes with a pre-installed pod which in turn has a pre-installed 0.2ohm mesh coil installed and you also receive a 0.6ohm mesh coil. You then receive some spare O-rings for those coil heads and a manual and that's it! You don't even get a USB cable which fair enough most would probably already have a Type C to type 2 cable and also most would always charge externally but if you have a device with Type C connection and you are advertising 2A quick charging how about popping a cable inside the box!


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The Pod

The Pod for the Aeglos P1 is rounded, tinted and one complete moulding including integrated mouthpiece. Most of the pod protrudes out of the device for good visibility of your juice so no issues there.


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Looking at it's circular base we have 3 evenly placed strong magnets and a silicone flap with fill port bung which stays attached when lifted. When the Silicone is lifted a generous fill port is exposed so most nozzles can be used for a quick, mess free fill, the standard pod holds 4ml of juice while of course the TPD pod holds 2ml.


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At the base of the pod we have two protruding sections facing each other which will allow for airflow adjustment when turned against the airflow slots on the collar of the device.

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Fitting The Pod

The Pod Bay looks quite different to other bays as it incorporates part of the condensation recycling system which Uwell have used for a while. We have an upper metallic shelf for the pod magnets to attract to and then the protruding sides of the pod slip down the outside of this shelf to line up on the same level as the airflow slots. We have that central condensation system fixed to the positive plate and to one side the raised negative.

The pod snaps into place and fits very securely, the design means the pod can be fitted without it needing to be lined up a certain way apart from making sure the protruding sections slot down into position, good design!


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The Coils

With the Aeglos P1 we see the introduction of 2 new Aeglos coil heads which are the 0.2ohm mesh coil head rated between 45w to 52w and the 0.6ohm mesh coil head rated between 23w to 27w. The Aeglos P1 is also compatible with the previous Aeglos coil heads which are the 0.23ohm meshed coil head and the 0.8ohm coil head!


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The base of the coil heads like the pod connection inside the device look a little different due to the Uwell condensation recycling system called the "Pro-FOCS flavour technology"!


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The coil heads like so many of these pod mod coils just get press fitted into place!


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The Airflow

I have used a couple of Pod Mods which give as good adjustability as the Aeglos P1 but they have been designs with an airflow ring fitted on the base of the coil head which means the pod needs removing from the device to adjust which can be inconvenient, instead the Aeglos P1 uses the same design as on the Voocean 80 from Oumier.

We have seen adjustable airflow attempted on a few pod mods without needing to remove the pod with the benchmark being the Drag X but the design on the Aeglos P1 works so much better, it works no different to dual adjustable bottom cyclops on a standard tank with the only difference being the outside slots remain stationary and it's the pod itself that gets turned.

We have an airflow slot either side and then the protruding sections either side on the pod which are the same size as the slots. When the protruding sections are lined up with the slots airflow is fully closed and when the protruding sections are turned to allow the slots to be fully open we have full airflow. What Uwell have done so well is how the pod fits so securely yet can be turned with a perfect tolerance to adjust airflow.


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The 510 Adaptor

Not included but available as a separate purchase there is a 510 adaptor! Personally due to not being able to turn off the coil recognition feature it wouldn't interest me but who knows if there will be a future software upgrade that allows standard variable wattage with no upper limits right up to 80w! Also the high protruding collar on the device with a standard atomiser fitted would look quite funky!


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Fitting The Battery

The Aeglos P1 has a C-frame with pull off spine for battery installation and the first thing I like is beneath the Leather covering the main material of the spine is metal not sure on the device which parts are Zinc Alloy and which are Aluminium as the device to me looks to be made from the same metal.

We have an hidden magnet towards the top but to be honest the precision fit is that snug I really don't think it needs it as this spine is going nowhere and takes quite a tug to pull free. The device accommodates a single 18650 battery and once fitted we have no rattle or movement whatsoever!


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The Display

I like the display on the Aeglos P1, it's very well laid out with everything easy to read and it's bright, sharp and colourful!

Top left we have the mode which is power as this is the only mode available, top right we have an horizontally positioned battery status bar. Below we have the wattage and then underneath a four digit puff counter. Moving to the bottom half of the display we first have Voltage followed by the Resistance and finally at the bottom vape duration.


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Operating The Device

The Aeglos P1 is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off and once on fire and left together locks the whole device while fire and right together locks just the navigational rocker. Pressing both sides of the navigational rocker at the same time resets the puff count and both sides of the rocker and fire together resets to factory settings, that's it!


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The device has a top wattage of 80w but it has smart coil recognition so limits the wattage dependant on the resistance so with the 0.6ohm coil installed it adjusts in 1w increments from 5w to 30w and then round robins back to 5w. When the 0.2ohm coil is installed it adjusts from 5w to 80w in 1w increments and again round robins.


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Charging

Of course most would charge their battery in an external charger but if you do need to charge in the device we have a Type C USB connection and it's claimed a 2A charge rate. Unfortunately if you do need to charge in the device or update the device in the future no cable is included which i get on one level but still has to be a con!


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How It Vapes And Thoughts!

Starting with the pod I always find it a con when the drip tip can't be removed so alternative drip tips can be used, after saying that the moulded mouthpiece on the included pod is a little narrower than with most of these round pods and quite comfortable. Again i don't care much for bottom fill so needing to be removed from the device to fill but it's usually the case with this style of pod and on the upside it can be filled quickly and mess free!

Some people who already have a collection of Type C to type 2 USB cables will probably not care less that no cable is included but i think it's very poor, after all this could be someone's first type C device, just unnecessary penny pinching! I usually like coil recognition on devices sometimes called smart wattage but only if there is an option to also run in standard variable wattage plus the coil recognition on the Aeglos P1 seems sketchy as the point of it is so you can't run the wattage too high for the coil being used, when using the 0.6ohm coil it only allows the wattage to adjust up to 30w which is fair enough but then the 0.2ohm coil which is rated between 45w to 52w allows it to adjust right up to the full 80w, not being able to turn the coil recognition off would also put me off getting the available 510 adaptor!

Apart from the Caliburn i haven't used any pods or tanks from Uwell so didn't realise how good their sub-ohm coils are, flavour is right up there with Freemax and Horizontech coils and longevity is above average also. The 0.2ohm coil is suited to fully open airflow as that great flavour can suffer when adding some restriction, it's a medium RDL draw, i found this best at 45w. The 0.6ohm is just slightly down on flavour fully open but this coil likes restriction so closing the airflow down to about a quarter open i found made this coil shine for a very restricted RDL draw, i found this best at 20w which is lower than it's rating, for those interested if a MTL is possible then a very loose at best but not for me! One thing to point out is the airflow isn't turbulent but is quite loud especially with the 0.2ohm coil head!

It's also the first time i have come across Uwell's condensation recycling system that's seen with these coils and it was refreshing to not worry about a full pod of liquid being left overnight as I suffered no leaking or condensation either when left unattended or in use! The fire button is nice and clicky with a short travel and the device fires without delay, during testing I had no issues with performance!

The final con I have is I did charge a battery in the device to check things like pass-through vaping which it does support but noticed the charge rate was not even close to 2A I would estimate 1.5A max! Finally the simplicity of the devices operation will be liked by many along with it's ergonomic shape and size!


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Likes

Well made device
Nice looking and Ergonomic
5 colour options
2 different coils included
Compatible with previous Aeglos coil heads
Adjustable airflow (works very well)
Flavour from both coils excellent
Above average coil longevity
Condensation recycling system
Suffered no leaking or condensation
4ml Capacity (standard version)
Fires without delay, no performance issues
Clicky buttons with short travel
Simple user friendly device
Bright, sharp, colourful display
Snug fitting removable spine
Accommodates 18650 battery
Type C USB connection
Supports pass-through and upgrades


Cons

Coil recognition can't be overridden
No Type C Cable included
Integrated Mouthpiece (but is quite comfortable)
Bottom Fill (Need to remove pod from device to fill)
Charge rate not as claimed
Loud Airflow


I would once again like to thank Sourcemore for supplying the Aeglos P1 Pod mod for the purpose of this review, thanks for reading and stay safe!

Uwell Aeglos P1 Kit 80W Pod Mod Kit


$26.81 - Uwell Aeglos P1 Kit & $8.34 Coils
Code: AEP1

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Sourcemore or benefit in any way from the use of the above code but was asked if i would include it in my content!

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Washed the coil?

Hey guys I’ve been enjoying vaping for a few months now and I’m loving it.
I’ve learnt how to fix some leaks and backspits so I am happy with that .
But I have washed one of my coil cleaning it under tap water and left it to air out for a week cuz I used another coil at this time.


I’m not getting much juice and the cotton in the coil is quite hard. So I’m sucking mostly Heat vape
But it’s not terrible or anything?

What should I do ?

Kind regards
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Completely new to the vaping world!

Hi everyone.
So I've made the decision to switch from cigarettes to a vape. Hurrah right?!
I've literally got no clue as to what I'm doing so have taken advice from a friend who's partner is very much into building his own rather than buying a set. I've also watched some YouTube vids on the tank I've been suggested and reading up on mods, coils, wattage etc and now I'm super confused :yawn:
Hoping you guys can help a clueless newbie out!
So I'm looking at the Hellvape MTL RTA, with a Voopoo Drag X plus pro.
The questions I have are really around wattage, eliquids (50/50 or 70/30), best coils for the set up (the Hellvape come with 0.6 and 1.0 coils), and trusted places to buy. (I'm in the UK).
I took a drag on my friend's Hellvape set up (different mod) and liked it, and the reviews look pretty good. So I think the tank I'm set on but mod I'm open for suggestions!

All advice gratefully received!
Thanks guys

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Nicotine Giant sent wrong product, Create Ticket, Email, Call multiple times - Zero response.

So, I wanted to order some more liquid nicotine before the vape mail ban becomes complete after USPS publishes final ruling. I found Nicotine Giant through a google search. After looking over their products online, I decided to purchase a few small bottles of flavor concentrate, and also one liter of liquid nicotine at a 100mg/ml strength, mixed with PG. I placed the order and received it within a week, which was all good. The flavor concentrate bottles were all legit. The nicotine bottle however, open opening, had a clearly pungent smell of (possibly) bad nicotine. I looked at the label and it said it was mixed during July 2021 so...OK. I then noticed the label said nicotine 100mg/ml, mixed with 100% VG. Within a week, I created a ticket on NG's site, requesting an exchange, refund or shipment of correct/good product at NG's expense. The ticket was created on 7/30 - 8 days after shipment received and well within the stated "no hassle, return for any reason within 15 days of receipt" specifically on liquid nicotine, that is clearly stated in the websites Terms and Conditions section. Since then, over the last 10 days I have called a couple times, once on hold for 15 minutes, once to voicemail where I left a message stating my issue and ticket#. I emailed NG support, again stating my concerns. I also updated the ticket so it has two entries, both requesting the same information from them. As of early morning EST 8/8/21, I have had zero response by any method from them. At this point I left a one star review, because lets face it, a company that simply doesn't reply to over 6 different requests about the same issue by a customer, is obviously a company that doesn't honor the terms of business that they state. So, I don't expect to ever hear from them at this point. They took my money, sent me something I didn't want and didn't order, and by the complete lack of response for a week and a half, obviously have no intention of remedying the error that they made.
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Basically. based on my experience with this company, they are crooks. Stay Away!

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Intro and a few questions

Hey everyone!

My first time on this forum even though I've been vaping for 7ish years now. I'm from Ukraine, currently residing on Koh Samui island, Thailand for 1.5 years now.

Before I started vaping, I had been smoking for 20 years, always the strongest cigs, ~25 a day or so. Then I started with something basic (and a 24mg juice hehe), then switched to something more powerful with less nic, again and again, until I ended up with Eleaf Lemo 3 and a couple of 80-100W dual-18650 box mods, vaping 6mg 70VG with 0.18Ohm coils at 40-50W. Admittedly one thing I haven't got around to are RDAs, I vape too much to be bothered to drip it over and over again.

Then, after moving to Thailand I discovered that juice prices here are quite a bit higher than what I was used to in Ukraine, and by that time I was consuming probably 400 ml a month, so after depleting half a liter I took with me I started looking for a solution to make it cheaper. Surpisingly I found out about saltnic and pod systems only after they've been around for a while, and decided to give it a try. First try was Uwell Caliburn - a pretty neat little thing, I actually enjoyed carrying it with me so much after those 2x18650 monsters. However, I found out very quickly that while saltnic definitely gives more than enough nicotine 'feeling', it's quite lacking in throat hit, clouds and sorta feels very 'dry' or 'sore' (I assume because of 50 PG). Couldn't do much about it with Caliburn's 1.4Ohm tiny pods.

So long story short, I finally ended up with my current setup. Tesla Invader GT pod kit with T-P2 0.6 Ohm coil; I'm mixing saltnic with freebase 50/50; for saltnic, it's a 50mg US-made VGOD ice series - ice mango/apple/berry, for freebase it's local 3mg ice grape, and I believe it's 70VG. Vaping this mix at just 15W and a semi-restricted DL ticks all the right boxes for me - plenty of nic, plenty of throat hit, clouds semi-comparable to normal freebase vaping, all while saving the coil life and only consuming around 100ml a month. Not to mention a compact setup too (not as compact as Caliburn but it's still small and light and incredibly well-built for a device that I bought for $23) and great battery life. So in the end, I'm extremely satisfied with it.

That being said, I suppose a couple of questions that I have are:

- with this sort of saltnic/freebase mixing, what's a good way to try to measure how much nicotine I actually consume? Are there any programs/apps or formulas that I can use? In 7 years never actually bothered myself with this question. I sorta assume empyrically that if I mix 50mg and 3mg in 50/50 proportion, I end up with 26.5mg, and then I consume roughly the same nic in 100ml as I would with 400ml of 6mg freebase, but I'd like something more scientific.

- I tried a few times to vape so called 'Malaysian' liquids (normal freebase), both on their own with my old Lemo 3 and mixing with VGOD in the same way - I always end up burning my coils (or rather cotton I suppose), is it because of the 'dry hits'? I do chain vape quite a bit once in a while, is it because those liquids are 'max VG'? It's a shame really as they're extremely flavorful.

Thanks and nice meeting you all.

P.S. I do not encourage anybody to break any laws, but it's not really as bad here in Thailand as some people seem to think, at least not on the islands. It's quite a normal occasion to be vaping directly outside immigration police office right next to the police captain who's also standing there doing huge clouds with his RDA. But I guess on Koh Samui in particular the enforcement of the law is uhm, very different to the rest of the country. A few local suppliers on the island seem to be quite afraid and thus very shady though, thankfully there's a number of well known and reliable online shops.

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Satburn 16 / Dvarw 16 compatibility?

Hey there party people, what's up? I was wondering if anybody out there has a satburn mini tube mod and Dvarw 16 rta (or experience with them). I have the rta, and an opportunity to pickup the mod, but I don't know how deep the 16mm opening is on the topcap. Basically, I want to know if the mods "catch cup" is gonna block the airflow on my Dvarw? I've heard of this happening with the 16mm gus rta, but that has bottom air. Any info would be appreciated and thanks for your time!

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Closed/Sold Innokin Zenith II (set of 2)

Hi all,

We've got two Zenith II tanks, both brand new and never used. One is Gunmetal and the other is Stainless Steel. They come with everything that the new ones do (spare glass, rings, and a couple of coils).

We've priced them in honor of the Zager & Evans hit song, "In the Year 2525". I have no idea why. Some crazy things (and people) are simply beyond logical description. :D

Soooooooo....

$25.25 per tank, times two tanks equals $50.50. Shipping will be Priority Small Box, at $7.90.

So $58.40 (a nice even numbah!) for two (BRAND-NEW) Zenith tanks with all the trimmings. That's out the door and into your stash.

If any interest, hit me up, and thanks for stopping by!

K&D
@Katdarling

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DIGIFLAVOR SIREN MTL RTA V4 REVIEWED BY BIGBOB2322

Hello again and welcome to today's review from Digiflavor's newest version of the Siren MTL RTA. This new version 4 Siren has a totally new look, not only is the look of the Siren different from past versions a new airflow system has been put in. Some of you are going to really like the new look and some wont, lets check it out .


COLOR CHOICES


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IN THE BOX


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FEATURES


  • Size: 22x51mm
  • Capacity: 2ml
  • Single coil two post deck
  • GTA deck
  • Bottom adjustable airflow
  • Leakproof design
  • Easy trimming of coil legs
  • Long / short 510 drip tips included
  • Top fill cap

2 MTL DRIP TIPS INCLUDED


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TOP FILL


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GTA DECK WITH NEW BOTTOM AIRFLOW DESIGN


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SEMI HIDDEN AIRFLOW DESIGN


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REMOVEABLE AIRFLOW SELECTOR


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EXPLODED VIEW


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FIRST IMPRESSIONS


When I first saw the newest version of the siren I was very surprised with it's look because it doesn't look like any of the past versions at all, gone is the glass tube that had good juice capacity of past versions replaced with a PEI 2ml tube. The size of this new 22mm version has been shortened down a lot. Below is all the included extras that come in the box, you get 4 different coils, 4 pieces of cotton, 2 drip tips, extra post screws as well as your user manual. In the picture the pre-installed drip tip was replaced with the other supplied one.


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As you can see there is a small juice viewing tube below the metal top portion of the RTA that very small compared with past versions, and I cant seem to separate it from the metal portion no matter how I try, pulling, unscrewing has no effect so they must be joined permanently. Either way you need to keep a watchful eye on your juice.


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The build deck unscrews from the tank easily and threads feel nice and smooth, the showerhead design of the version 1 has been brought back in version 4 and I'm very glad because the change of it in version 2 was what caused the loss of flavor in my opinion.

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A new airflow system that is semi hidden works very well, instead of open holes you can see, the air holes are hidden behind the airflow selector control ring. Airflow travels between the control ring and into the tank.


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The airflow control ring can be removed for cleaning by rotating it all the way to the left and then just pull down, reverse the steps for reattaching it to the RTA.


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The build deck is a pretty easy one to build on but depending on the thickness of the wire your using you might have a problem capturing the coil leg if your wire is of a thinner size.

There is too much room between the post wall and screw for thinner gage wire. Although the easy open post allows you to easily guide the coil leg in. I found it easier to work on getting 1 coil leg secured and then the other, the coil can be straightened out after both are secured in place, if using a very thin wire you will have to trap it under the post screw.


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I installed a 1Ω 2.5mm SS Fussed Clapton coil and the final resistance came out to 0.99Ω, the version 4 Siren uses a GTA styled deck and on the decks wicking wells are 3 holes on each side where the juice travels up to your cotton. When placing your tails in the well ease them in, don't pack the cotton or you will choke the flow of juice.


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Wicking is a breeze on the version 4 Siren, I used a bow tie cut and as I said above just ease the cotton into the wells, you don't need a large amount.


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After saturating the coil with juice screw the tank body on and fill it up, because of the metal upper portion you will have to watch through the fill ports when filling, yes the metal top portion gives the RTA a new look but I would have rather had a full glass tube with larger capacity. It does look very good though I must admit. One thing that I really didn't like was the 2 drip tips that came with the SIREN V4, one of them ( NOT PICTURED ) is very long and thin and reminded me of a toothpick so I used the other one pictured below as well as one of my own that has a very narrow bore also.


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FINAL IMPRESSIONS


I have to tell you that even with all the negatives that that I mentioned earlier there's no denying that this is a flavor producing RTA for sure. The airflow works incredibly well and I love the new design of it being hidden, it adds to the attractive appearance of the tank.

The build deck is easy enough to work on but wish that either the screws for the post were larger or the post wall was closer to the post screws making capturing the coil legs easier.

Wicking this RTA is also very easy to do and Digiflavor sets the user up with 4 coils and 4 pieces of cotton, the 2 drip tips are another matter though, You may like them but I didn't.

I hope I'm missing something and maybe one of you can tell me how to separate the metal top portion from the PEI 2mm tube because I really don't think it comes apart for cleaning so when changing flavors you might get some residual flavor left over unless you clean in a ultrasonic cleaner.

Another tip for this RTA is to set your airflow before you screw the tank on a mod, with it being at the very bottom it sometimes is difficult to make adjustments once attached.

So in closing I have to say that even with the differences I have with this RTA because it produces great flavor and is a true MTL RTA I will continue to use it.

I would like to thank Allison and Geekvape for providing the Siren version 4 MTL RTA for the purpose of this review and I also hope the review helped anyone looking to purchase one.

THANK YOU
BIGBOB2322

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GEEKVAPE OBELISK 200 KIT review by hittman

Here I am again with yet another review for you. This time I’ll be covering the Geekvape Obelisk 200 kit that was sent to me by Geekvape in order to provide a fair and honest review. The Obelisk is a fairly small dual 18650 battery mod made with a CNC machined aluminum body and capable of 200 watts of output. Also included with the 200 is the Obelisk Tank. It has a feature or two that’s a little different from other Geekvape tanks that I’ve tried.


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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* Obelisk 200 Device
1* Obelisk Tank(5.5ml)
2* Geekvape Z Series Coils (Pre-installed: 0.2Ω 70-80W, Spare: 0.4Ω 50-60W)
1* Coil Tool
1* USB Cable
1* Spare Parts Pack
1* Spare Glass Tube(5.5ml)



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SPECIFICATONS:

Mod Size: 82 * 48.5 * 26mm

Battery: Dual 18650 batteries (Not Included)

Output Range: 5-200W

Resistance Range: 0.05-3.0Ω

Screen: 0.96" TFT color screen

Temperature Range: 200-600℉/100-315℃

Tank Capacity: 5.5ml

Diameter: 25mm

Resistance: Z0.2 mesh coil (pre-installed 0.2Ω, 70-80W); Z0.4 mesh coil(0.4Ω, 50-60W)

Drip Tip: Replaceable 810 drip tip

Charging Voltage: USB Type-C, 5V/2A

Color: Black, Gunmetal, Blue, Silver



FEATURES:
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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

The packaging on the unit I received was the standard reviewer sample packaging with an outside sleeve with the features listed on the back and a two part box underneath once opened exposed the Obelisk 200 mod and the Obelisk tank underneath with the .2 ohm Z series coil pre-installed. Also included was a coil removal tool, USB-C charging cable, spare .4 ohm Z series coil and owners manual. The retail package contents show a spare bubble glass but there was not one in my sample.

The Obelisk 200 mod is the smallest dual 18650 battery mod that I have tried. Or at least remember trying. The Obelisk has a CNC machined aluminum body so not only is it small but fairly lightweight for a dual battery mod. The top of the mod with the spring loaded 510 connection that is mounted to a solid top plate rather than just a screwed in atomizer connection will allow up to a 26mm tank without overhang due to the shape of the body almost seeming like there is a bump there to make the top wider. On the front of the mod at the top is the nice sized rectangular fire button followed by the .96” TFT screen below and the + and – buttons below the screen. On the bottom is a symbol which I assume is an Obelisk insignia. On both sides of the mod are shiny panel inlaid into the body with the word Geekvape on both sides. Also on the right side is the USB-C charging port. The shiny panels on each side are fingerprint magnets and very easily show marks. I’m not sure why these types of panels are used on mods when it bothers so many people. On the back of the mod the body tapers thinner and there is a pointed ridge that runs the length of the body. Finally, on the bottom of the mod is the new style magnetic battery cover that I have not seen before on a Geekvape mod or really on any other mod come to think of it. When I first installed the batteries, I struggled a little bit at first figuring out how to put the battery cover back on. I had to push down some while sliding the battery cover back on and it took me a few tries at first. I can’t really say that I love the battery cover design but understand that it was probably done this way to keep the size of the mod as small as possible. The inside of the battery compartment is marked + and – as well as the bottom of the battery cover having polarity markings.

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The display screen is the same as I’ve seen on other Geekvape mods but will go ahead and list it out for those that are not familiar with the display and menu. Top to bottom the display shows the following information.

- Two battery indicators

- Mode of ooperation

- Set wattage

- Coil resistance

- Amperage while firing

- Voltage while firing

- Puff counter and length of current puff while firing



Like I said, the menu is the same as other Geekvape mods but here it is anyway.

- Press the fire button five times to turn the mod on or off

- Press the fire button three times to highlight the mode. From there you can use the + or – button to scroll through the modes of Power, TC-SS, TC-TCR, VPC, Bypass.

- Once the mode is highlighted, press the fire button once to scroll to resistance to lock it or press the fire button once more to scroll down to the puff counter. Once highlighted press the + button to clear the puff counter

- Press the + and – buttons to lock the wattage adjustment and the mod will still fire

- Press the fire button and either the + or – button along with it to increase or decrease the screen brightness
- Once in the menu, press the + and - buttons to switch the screen background color between blue, green, purple, orange, and yellow



THE OBELISK TANK:

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Ok, I think I’ve covered the mod well enough so now let’s take a look at the Obelisk Tank that comes with the kit. The Obelisk tank is 25mm at the base and the bubble glass allows for a liquid capacity of 5.5ml and uses the Z series of coils. Included are two coils. The .2 ohm coil came pre-installed and is rated for 70-80 watts. The other coil is .4 ohms and is rated for 50-60 watts. The .4 coil was the one that I preferred and ran the most because it fits my style of vaping. I was able to run it comfortably at 52 watts with the airflow about 1/3 open. This tank is a bottom airflow design and has two large airflow slots that allow a ton of airflow.

The drip tip that was included on the tank is a bit taller than the low profile ones that came with the Obelisk C and I liked this tip much better. It is an 810 drip tip so yes you can replace it with one of your favorites. The top cap isn’t the usual ¼ turn to remove. The Obelisk has a childproof cap that you must lift and slide to open while the cap stays attached. Underneath is a fill gasket to prevent liquid leakage. The problem with this design is if you use glass droppers it can be quite messy and if you use larger plastic bottles you may have to remove the drip tip to get close enough to insert the nozzle of the bottle to fill the tank. There is a white mark on the tank to indicate where to push from to open but on mine the mark is only visible after you lift up on the top cap which honestly is a bit of a pain. I have to lift the top and rotate the tank to find the white mark so I can then slide the top open to fill. Not crazy about this.

On the bottom of the tank is the Obelisk name and the usual print. The gold plated center pin on the 510 does protrude slightly. If you look at the bottom side of the tank there are two notches cut in the tank that the coil must align with when inserting a coil.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I’ve been reviewing for Geekvape for what seems like a very long time and have reviewed I think every one of the Aegis mods so it was a little refreshing to me for Geekvape to step away from the Aegis design and come out with something different. The Obelisk 200 is the smallest dual 18650 mod that I remember trying but will not say it’s the smallest ever since I don’t know that for sure since I haven’t tried every one out there. This I do know, with the aluminum machined body and the small frame, it’s very comfortable to hold and use while still being able to seat a fairly large tank without overhang.

The display and menu are the same as I’ve seen on other Geekvape mods which can either be a pro or a con depending on which side of the fence you’re sitting on. For me it’s a pro simply because I can pick up and use different Geekvape mods that I own without getting confused how to use the menu system on each one.

I’ve really enjoyed the Obelisk tank with the .4 ohm coil which does a very nice job in producing very good flavor and plenty of vapor using the Z series coils which I have used before. I’m not really sure how well I like the sliding top cap on it. I kind of have mixed emotions about it. The sample I received doesn’t have a mark on the outside to tell where to push once the top is lifted. I have to lift the top and then turn the tank to find the white mark that shows where to push it to slide open. I think the gasket on the fill port is a good idea but if you use any glass droppers like I do then you know that using them on this type of gasket can be a little messy since there’s always some liquid on the outside of the dropper. Also it can be difficult to fill if you are using a large bottle without removing the drip tip from the tank. I’ve seen this type of design on other brands of tanks so it’s nothing new to me. I think most Geekvape users are used to the ¼ turn to remove top caps and may have preferred that type of cap on this one. To me it’s not a huge deal because I also use a lot of 10ml plastic bottles and it’s very easy to fill with these as well as the 50ml bottles I use that have the same size of tip on them.

Overall I think the Obelisk 200 kit is a really great set up. I think every kit is going to have one or two things that don’t appeal to some people. This has been one of the best mod kits that I’ve tested in quite a while and think that Geekvape did a very nice job on it. I look forward to seeing what they come up with in the future.

So, would I recommend the Geekvape Obelisk 200 kit? If you like a small dual battery unit that can last a long time and a sub ohm tank that produces very good flavor and large amounts of vapor then absolutely yes. I’d like to thank Geekvape and Allison for sending the Geekvape Obelisk 200 kit for this review and a very big thank you to the readers. Below is a link to the Geekvape website for your further review.


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