First Hour Impressions: Will update again in a week (Updated One day of use)
Well it def all works
Had to fill the RES up with more than 36 drops though. I think 10 more or so.. Next time I'll fill a syringe with 2ml..
But to give anything other than a 'it works' right now would not be appropriate. Will have to see how the RES holds up with less and less liquid.
Cosmetic:
device looks astonishing. Everything about the outside screams precision. All the parts fit very tightly with no gaps etc etc.
The Apex Alpha UltraMax is very light, I've not owned a mod that is this light. The battery sleeve functions as the switch as well, and IMO that's pretty innovative.
The RES is made out of a ceramic type material that shines kind of like diamonds. It absorbed the 100% VG liquid (Gorilla
juice) with ease.
Cosmetically this
device looks amazing. I like all the grooves and the threads are thick and everything on the outside is manufactured flawlessly.
Operational
I've only tried the device with the RES so far, and given I've only tried it for 1h at this point and don't want to give an opinion yet.
It would be unfair to give a review about how well the RES functions.
Edit: Using the Apex Alpha All Night Long:
Have only good things to say. The RES does not work like a tank or something of that sort. Think of it as sponge.
After dripping 40 drops total into the atomizer (10 at a time waiting 2min), the RES is filled. I was able to use it for 90 or so minutes of heavy vaping, before even a cold hit (taking a small fast hit to get the juice into atty) was not giving me the same taste.
I just dripped 10 more drops into the atty and I'm good for another 45min or so of heavy vaping.
Using this method all night, I have had no problems whatsoever. I great amounts of vapor and great taste.
Lastly, this 17670 has been lasting me all night. At one point I metered it and the meter read 3.8v, that is after using it for 3-4 hours.
The battery switch slides up with ease. IMO less is more with the switch. Meaning the harder you try the harder it gets. Wet fingers will def complicate things, since it's harder to get a grip on on the switch. But I found that sometimes it's actually easier when you barely use any 'force' so to speak.
For what it's worth I'm really digging the RES and how it functions. Just remember the RES will dry out at which point more drops are needed and you're good to go again!
Summary:
If the RES holds up and delivers to its promise, then this mod is a 100% win. The warranty gives me assurance that if anything goes wrong Innovapor will take care of it.
Edit: The RES IMO functions like a Sponge. It will not act like a Tank, but it works as a reservoir. After getting a diminished taste you have to re-drip, with the UltraMax RES 10-12 drops, which will give you another 30-45min of heavy vaping.
I am sure if you are not a heavy vapor the RES can and will much longer! Thumbs Up to N8 and the Crew!
For just the base kit I think the new price is fair as well. It really is an aesthetically beautiful.
But for what it's worth right now its working, and working good!