Smok Alien

[Who_Dey_1991]

About the paint:

That's been the most common negative review about this mod. Some people said theirs started chipping after just a week. The only chipping I've noticed on mine is on the battery cover from setting it on hard surfaces. The sides and the top are still in good condition. You can get silicone sleeves for it from FT.

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[Cloud Chaser9]

About the paint:

That's been the most common negative review about this mod. Some people said theirs started chipping after just a week. The only chipping I've noticed on mine is on the battery cover from setting it on hard surfaces. The sides and the top are still in good condition. You can get silicone sleeves for it from FT.

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May the other people didnt get the final release or they are not taking care of it

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[Who_Dey_1991]

It's hard to tell. I only use mine at home or if I'm going to be away for a good while. Never at work. So that's why only the bottom is chipped on mine.

 

[Hamhawk]

I've had my Alien for almost 3 months now, got it in mid-September. I love the mod, but my paint is chipping and coming off, particularly the trim and the fire bar. It is not bad, but this mod will end up looking like my old istick 100tc which I've had to repair a few times. I have not exactly been gentle, nor have I been rough, but the mod has been in and out of my pocket a bit, along with keys, so I am not upset. Other than the cosmetics, it works like a champ. I've only used the onboard charging when I had really long days at work and needed some extra charge. It works well, but I prefer to use external chargers, and most days the set I put in first thing in the morning will last all day at 75w. Performance is great and still working like a champ!

 

[mongo74]

Not a thing going on here, but I baby my mods, other than the Cuboid and Kbox 160, but they're non painted metal, so horses for courses...and I have the Alien in white, even more upkeep needed.

 

[celticluvr]

I've had my Alien for almost 3 months now, got it in mid-September. I love the mod, but my paint is chipping and coming off, particularly the trim and the fire bar. It is not bad, but this mod will end up looking like my old istick 100tc which I've had to repair a few times. I have not exactly been gentle, nor have I been rough, but the mod has been in and out of my pocket a bit, along with keys, so I am not upset. Other than the cosmetics, it works like a champ. I've only used the onboard charging when I had really long days at work and needed some extra charge. It works well, but I prefer to use external chargers, and most days the set I put in first thing in the morning will last all day at 75w. Performance is great and still working like a champ!

Totally not trying to .... into your business, but I wouldn't put my keys int the same pocket as my mod. It may never happen but there is the slightest chance that your battery door may open and your batteries come out causing your keys to come in contact with them.... That is how very bad things happen. I would keep your keys on a clip of some sort like a carabiner, I do. Its easier to get your keys when they are clipped on and its safer for your mods and your body.

 

[Hamhawk]

That is exactly what I do, all my keys are on clips, or carabiners. Doesn't stop the mod from rubbing against them going in the pocket, nor is this a daily thing, generally only when the wife and I are out, and only if I'm not wearing a jacket, or pants, with other pockets. I've also never ever had any issues with the battery door opening with the Alien, and wouldn't consider it an option if there was a chance it would open.

 

[celticluvr]

Yeah, I'm still very new to using mods with external batteries even though I've been a vaper for almost 4 years. I worry that there is still the slightest possibility that my mod being in my pocket (locked) might cause the batt door to open through crouching, bending over, etc. I'm sure it won't ever happen because it so snug and it would be awkward for it mysteriously open like that, but I err on the side of caution and put my alien in its own pocket I'm sure it'll become more natural eventually but I've only had this little guy for 2 and a half days I'm sure digging it.

 

[Hamhawk]

Always best to err on the side of caution. My wife learned to always make sure her mod is locked when her backpack smarted smoking in a restaurant in Disney world. Just had to replace the coils, but I sited scared her into always paying attention.

 

[Eskie]

That is exactly what I do, all my keys are on clips, or carabiners. Doesn't stop the mod from rubbing against them going in the pocket, nor is this a daily thing, generally only when the wife and I are out, and only if I'm not wearing a jacket, or pants, with other pockets. I've also never ever had any issues with the battery door opening with the Alien, and wouldn't consider it an option if there was a chance it would open.

It's really no different with my phone. I may not be afraid of shorting it, but I don't want to scratch up my phone. Why shouldn't I treat my mod just as well? Granted, that's easier in the winter wearing more clothing, and thus more pockets.

 

[classwife]

Moved to Temperature Control from General Vaping Discussion

 

[kelstasy]

Planning to get this baby for new year, any suggestion for a atomizer that's good for chasin' clouds? Thanks!

 

[mongo74]

TFV8 Cloud Beast.
TheBig Baby Beast is nothing to scoff at, either.

Just remember to use at least 20a batteries (LG/Samsung/Sony) Even then, you shouldn't push the Alien past 120w. With 30a HB6/VTC3, you can go as high as 165w. Claiming 220w out of a dual 18650 mod is quite overzealous marketing.

 

[kelstasy]

TFV8 Cloud Beast.
TheBig Baby Beast is nothing to scoff at, either.

Thanks for the heads up mate very helpful! Isn't rebuilding in tvf8 kinda hard for a newbie? Planning to get pharoah or avocado.

 

[mongo74]

Thanks for the heads up mate very helpful! Isn't rebuilding in tvf8 kinda hard for a newbie? Planning to get pharoah or avocado.

Cheers mate. No harder than any other smaller build deck, and there's always the premade stock coils. The Pharoah is my favorite by far. I run two of them single coil right around .30 ohm, and the flavor is lovely, and vapor production is outstanding.

 

[kelstasy]

Actually I was worrying because Pharoah 25mm how does it fit with your alien, does it overhangs? Can you post a picture? Sorry if asking too much btw really saved me there, thanks again mate!

 

[mongo74]

I don't use it on the Alien, but I'll do that...give me a few.

 

[mongo74]

There's just the slightest amount of overhand on the edge of the Alien...not even 1/2mm

 

[kelstasy]

I don't use it on the Alien, but I'll do that...give me a few.

Thanks man really appreciate it, btw in what mode are you really using the pharaoh?

There's just the slightest amount of overhand on the edge of the Alien...not even 1/2mm

I see Pharaoh kinda big for the alien, but can you correct me mate if I'm wrong the tfv8 is much taller than the pharaoh right?

 

[mongo74]

Wattage and TC, but usually wattage. I'm using a single fused clapton at roughly .3 ohm at 33w. It's a lovely, flavorful and cool vape. I'm a low wattage vapor, I tend to stay below 75w on most of my set ups, with the occasional push to 120w if I want to cloud up a room.