Eleaf iStick : part 2
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Just placed an order at Rocky Mountain Vapor. Was debating on getting something other than an istick, but couldn't really resist at the sales price.
Got 3 istick 40w ($27.75 Each), Two Grey and One Black
One upgraded Subtank Mini ($30.00)
One upgraded Subtank Mini rebuildable deck ($5.25)
I called them on Saturday to make sure the rebuildable deck was the new one with the 2 big wicking holes, and he confirmed it for me. Nice guy, and I'm glad I'm purchasing from them. Said they would ship on Monday.
He said all the colors of iStick 40w were in stock, and the 25% off coupon would probably end at the end of the month, so grab one in the next few days if you want the great price.
Got 3 istick 40w ($27.75 Each), Two Grey and One Black
One upgraded Subtank Mini ($30.00)
One upgraded Subtank Mini rebuildable deck ($5.25)
I called them on Saturday to make sure the rebuildable deck was the new one with the 2 big wicking holes, and he confirmed it for me. Nice guy, and I'm glad I'm purchasing from them. Said they would ship on Monday.
He said all the colors of iStick 40w were in stock, and the 25% off coupon would probably end at the end of the month, so grab one in the next few days if you want the great price.
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Tappy Talk would not let me post the picture yesterday of the SatStick... 
Here it is in all it's glory!
Here it is in all it's glory!
I'm expecting delivery of an iStick40 TC and SubTank Mini from Rockey Mountain later today. I already have Ni200 coils for the STM, needed another mod to fire it on. Hope the tracking info is correct.
Mine will be here tomorrow. Right now it's sitting in Greensboro. Why I don't know! You have to pass by Raleigh to get to Greensboro.
Modwomping my brand new iStick 40 TC with a STM with stock Ni200 coil. 50/50 VG/PG juice and it's performing great. Super east to setup, switched it to TC with one button push, screwed on the topper, asked if it was new, one button push on Up-Arrow and it's vaping, adj to my preferred temperature and it's done!!
If it lasts better than the ill fated iStick 20's it's a winner for me.
If it lasts better than the ill fated iStick 20's it's a winner for me.
Got an Aspire Atlantis with a .17 Ni200 build on the Anyvape RBA deck perched atop iStick TC40W #1 and a .13 build in a Kayfun 4 on the other iStick TC40W. All of my iSticks are holding up nicely... 10, 20, 30, 40, 50...
Rocky Mountain Vapor shipped my order today (ordered last night). Since I spent over $70 I got free priority shipping. Should be here Wednesday.
My TC 40 from RMV just spent 4 days in Colorado? I'm thinking someone needs to drug test the USPO there.. 
It's a tough trip over the mountains...My TC 40 from RMV just spent 4 days in Colorado? I'm thinking someone needs to drug test the USPO there..
They agree with me that the TC40 could be the best TC device yet because it's the simplest. My SX Mini takes several steps to set up and the VaporShark a couple but I still like the way the SX Mini does PWM in TC. It's a different vape. The Evic is more like the VaporShark in performance.
But why spend more money for the same result? If it will last as good as the 20s and 30s, which I think it will for some reason, I'd rather use one myself.
But why spend more money for the same result? If it will last as good as the 20s and 30s, which I think it will for some reason, I'd rather use one myself.
@Shawn Hoefer wonderful review!!!
I'm loving mine, works very simply and allows me to use my old Vision Vivi-Nova tanks re-coiled with Ni200. I get a nice warm favorable vape at low temperatures with no juice burning or dry hits, with simple top fills. I've always liked top coil attys & tanks for the warm vapor, but found them touchy for proper juice and airflow. TC and the iStick 40 have solved the problems.
I'm loving mine, works very simply and allows me to use my old Vision Vivi-Nova tanks re-coiled with Ni200. I get a nice warm favorable vape at low temperatures with no juice burning or dry hits, with simple top fills. I've always liked top coil attys & tanks for the warm vapor, but found them touchy for proper juice and airflow. TC and the iStick 40 have solved the problems.
A general question to all of you TC users: do you find that the vape quality is improved with TC vs conventional setups also? I'm an MTL/low wattage person and haven't had a dry hit in years, honestly, so I'm just wondering what benefits, other than dry hit/burn protection, I can get from a TC setup.
Thanks.
Great review, Shawn!
Thanks.
Great review, Shawn!
Consistency. With a conventional kanthal/wattage/voltage build-even if you never get a dry hit-you're going to have some good vapes and some not so good depending on the state of your coil. With TC, every hit should be just like the last one until you are vaped dry... assuming your wicking is up to the task...A general question to all of you TC users: do you find that the vape quality is improved with TC vs conventional setups also? I'm an MTL/low wattage person and haven't had a dry hit in years, honestly, so I'm just wondering what benefits, other than dry hit/burn protection, I can get from a TC setup.
Thanks.
Great review, Shawn!
Thanks, Shawn... After 5.5 years of vaping, I feel like a newb again..
I'd love to try TC, though. Titanium or nickel?
If you're sticking with the iStick line, Ni200. You can run Ti, but you have to build low, adjust temp, etc. At present, I'm doing 30 ga, 8 wraps, 2.4 mm i.d. spaced coils and getting a pretty consistent .15 ohm build without taking up a lot of space. I've built in my Kanger Subtank Mini, Aspire Atlantis (Anyvape RBA), Kayfun 4, and the CLR heads from Joyetech.Thanks, Shawn... After 5.5 years of vaping, I feel like a newb again..
I'd love to try TC, though. Titanium or nickel?
You have followers of both. I don't see much difference in the flavor (my main concern) even from kanthal or nichrome.Thanks, Shawn... After 5.5 years of vaping, I feel like a newb again..
I'd love to try TC, though. Titanium or nickel?
Ok...on the istick TC, .15 ohm coil, 40W and 530 degrees, why is the vape so cool compared to my eVic? I'm using the TC GS Air tank.
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