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[AndriaD]

I often see things like the above, about "fingers" on the fire button. Am I the only weirdo in the world that uses thumbs for firing? I've NEVER used my fingers, it just doesn't feel right to me. Feels awkward.

Andria

 

[Katya]

I often see things like the above, about "fingers" on the fire button. Am I the only weirdo in the world that uses thumbs for firing? I've NEVER used my fingers, it just doesn't feel right to me. Feels awkward
Andria

I always use my thumb on the fire button. And I like the rounded edge nestled in the palm of my hand.

Only Phil uses his index finger to activate the fire button.

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[AndriaD]

I always use my thumb on the fire button. And I like the rounded edge nestled in the palm of my hand.

That's why I like the CF4 so much; the rounded side is a perfect fit, and the flat side for the buttons and screen -- sort of a perfect marriage of a tube mod with a box.

But it was the vv3 that initially made me choose thumb-operation rather than finger; I have long nails, and with that small wand and small button, my nails got in the way. I keep my right thumbnail fairly short so that's my normal mod-operator.

Andria

 

[Katya]

That's why I like the CF4 so much; the rounded side is a perfect fit, and the flat side for the buttons and screen -- sort of a perfect marriage of a tube mod with a box.

And yours is very pretty.

 

[AndriaD]

And yours is very pretty.

I just love the battery life on the CF4s; end of my 2nd full day using my pink one, battery voltage currently at 3.88v. Normally I alternate days with them, but today I decided to just let it ride, see how low it would go. I'm really impressed with it. But I guess I oughta plug it in and switch to the other, so it can finish charging before I go to bed.

Andria

 

[zoiDman]

Here is a Trippy looking item...

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[Kent C]

I always use my thumb on the fire button. And I like the rounded edge nestled in the palm of my hand.

Only Phil uses his index finger to activate the fire button.

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I'd have to 'contort' to use my thumb lol.. That is unless there was much space between the mod and my palm - like firing an eGo (but for me, backwards, as I also use the index finger on those). Basically, on the Kbox mini/Defender, I have a fist where there is no gap between my hand and the mod and my thumb is above my firing index finger - again, like in a fist.

 

[Katya]

I'd have to 'contort' to use my thumb lol.. That is unless there was much space between the mod and my palm - like firing an eGo (but for me, backwards, as I also use the index finger on those). Basically, on the Kbox mini/Defender, I have a fist where there is no gap between my hand and the mod and my thumb is above my firing index finger - again, like in a fist.

I'm trying to imagine this... So you use your index finger?

I wrap my hand around the mod and use the knuckle (not the tip) of my thumb to press the button...

ETA: Just tried it your way. It works, but it feels funny.

Am I doing it wrong????

 

[AndriaD]

I'm trying to imagine this... So you use your index finger?

I wrap my hand around the mod and use the knuckle (not the tip) of my thumb to press the button...

ETA: Just tried it your way. It works, but it feels funny.

Am I doing it wrong????

That's just odd, both of yas.

Fits my hand perfectly... thumb on button... either hand, though I use my left most often when I'm at the computer, for obvious reasons (I can vape lefty but I sure can't mouse that way!).

Andria

 

[Katya]

You're both doing it wrong...

I smoke(d) lefty, I vape righty, can't mouse lefty.

Too funny.

 

[Kent C]

Katya, post: 16540513, member: 30925"]I'm trying to imagine this... So you use your index finger?

Yes- pad not the tip. If I rotate it a bit I can do the knuckle (well bottom of the knuckle) but only on the curved sided mods - subox/defender. I tried using the knuckle or even 'second pad' on the istick but the flat side and that button isn't right for that either - hence - pull the index off and attack with the tip of the finger.

I wrap my hand around the mod and use the knuckle (not the tip) of my thumb to press the button...

I can do it that way........................ ↓

ETA: Just tried it your way. It works, but it feels funny.

Am I doing it wrong????

Your thumbnail grew!

 

[Kent C]

I smoke(d) lefty, I vape righty, can't mouse lefty.

Wait.... so you vape righty and can't mouse lefty - so you also mouse righty? And stop vaping to mouse??

I vape lefty, mouse righty....

 

[Katya]

Wait.... so you vape righty and can't mouse lefty - so you also mouse righty? And stop vaping to mouse??

I vape lefty, mouse righty....

 

[Katdarling]

Much more interesting than cats and dogs and bacon and waffles!!!!


I smoked righty. That led me to learn to mouse lefty. Vape remains the same.

Do I thumb or forefinger the buttons? Both. As my bestie says...... Change is Invigorating!

The CF4 tho, seems to beg for a forefinger fire. That curve, in the palm of the hand.......just perfect.

Got the Joyetech VTC mini from cignot today - thanks Vicki....

Comparisons....

left to right
istick 30, Kanger Kbox mini/subox, Joyetech VTC mini
Eleaf GS Air MS(absinthe :- ), GS Air M, GS Air TC

Side view - Kbox mini and VTC mini. The GS Air TC fits flush (on both)

Phil-like nit pick
Below is why I like the rounded Kbox mini (like the Defender) a bit better for 'feel in hand'. And for my hand, the VTC mini fits better than the istick where the istick is small enough I have to bend my finger off the mod to get a good firing on the button. With both the Kbox mini and the VTC mini the 'wrap' of the fingers fully around the mods are perfect for firing. ymmv of course. Because the VTC mini isn't curved, the larger fire button helps. Nice button push as well - no shaky, no looseness, solid. Low frequency soft click.

That said - the VTC mini has the spring loaded center pin, TC for Ni and Ti, I like the display - they feel about the same weight - nearly the same size/dimensions.

The VTC mini ran the Ni coils just fine - just like it's big brother VT. Very simple with replaceable coils. Usually vape around 13W for the flavor - espresso - but cranked it up to 30W - nice but still prefer the lower wattage. Just had it a day but so far nothing that I don't like about it and everything functioning as it's supposed to.

Here's (below) the two minis with the iJoy Asolo on the left. The iJoy has the kanthal temp control/phil says taste control - but it actually does the same math at 4 decimal points vs. 2 and as Phil says it does what it's supposed to do. And while he had 'mixed results' on some aspects - mainly the off wattages at 100 and 200W - vaping at never above 15W (except for 'trying out features on a new purchase' , the Wattages are in an acceptable range and vape much like any other mod I have at the same wattage. Hopefully they'll have a mini version in the future... :- )

DSCN1211 k.jpg photo - kentc photos at pbase.com

Great shots, wonderful 'splanation, Senor Kent. Very helpful!

I always use my thumb on the fire button. And I like the rounded edge nestled in the palm of my hand.

Only Phil uses his index finger to activate the fire button.

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Phil Phil Phil.........

 

[VapingTurtle]

I stick the drip tip up my nose and use my tongue on the fire button. I've never seen Phil try it my way.

I keep my rear flipper firmly on the mouse; otherwise it runs away. My right fore-flipper is for my touch-pad.

My question is: which hand holds the coffee cup??

 

[Kent C]

I stick the drip tip up my nose and use my tongue on the fire button. I've never seen Phil try it my way.

I keep my rear flipper firmly on the mouse; otherwise it runs away. My right fore-flipper is for my touch-pad.

My question is: which hand holds the coffee cup??

You're versatile! Always helping us get our feet on the ground... :- )

 

[DavidOck]

Being semi-ambi-dextrous... I vape either hand, depends on which side of my desk has the flavor of the moment, and index or thumb depending on which mod I grab, and how I pick it up.

But only semi, since it's too much bother to keep changing the mouse settings back and forth!

Coffee cup?

 

[AndriaD]

Being semi-ambi-dextrous... I vape either hand, depends on which side of my desk has the flavor of the moment, and index or thumb depending on which mod I grab, and how I pick it up.

But only semi, since it's too much bother to keep changing the mouse settings back and forth!

I also vape either hand, it's just more convenient to use the left while at the computer.

But ROFL! about the mouse settings; when I first learned to mouse, it was one of those HUGE square logitech 3-btn jobs, back in 1989, and I got used to my hand on it in such a way that my forefinger fell onto the right-most btn naturally... so I've *always* reversed my mouse btns, which drives folks crazy who sit down at my PC to try and do anything. Now my husband is so used to that arrangement, he setup his mouse that way too. (because when he hollers WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS THING?!?!?, take a wild guess who has to go in there and FIX it... )

Andria

 

[Kent C]

so I've *always* reversed my mouse btns, which drives folks crazy who sit down at my PC to try and do anything.

On 'flight games' (Red Baron/Aces of the Pacific - a while ago :- ) I did that with the joystick. Really screws up other games lol...

 

[aikanae1]

What messes up other games and me using anyone elses computer is learning on a single click mouse. I'm pathetic on a pc and no patience to learn 'em either. Ya' knew there had to be at least one in the cult here.

I'm a lefty and a righty too; with the vape and trackpad and touchscreen and remote. Often more than one at a time since I have the attention span of a gnat. My space is usually flanked by coffee, my dr is pepper and an assortment of fountain pens. It's handy to have 8 tentacles.

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