Suggest a replacement for an itaste vtr

[chris19delta]

I've gone through 2 Itaste VTRs, broke one and one's semi broken, I really love the form factor especially the recessed tank but having broke the battery door on one and having another that has always had issues with some tanks (I have a couple kanger aerotanks that work fine in other APVs that won't fire in this VTR) and in general has never worked 100% so I was hoping for some suggestions for a replacement APV. Taking flattop 18650s is a must I really don't want to replace all my batteries right now, and I'd strongly prefer a similar form factor (box mod, recessed tank)

 

[MattyRetro]

Go for an MVP 3.0. 4400mah battery so no need to be messing with 18650's...Great mod for the $$

 

[roxynoodle]

What's your budget?

Since you have some Aerotanks, you will want a mod that can step down. As you shop around, look for that feature (called "buck") or look at the voltage specs. Can it ouput less than 4v? If yes, add it to your list of mods that will work for you.

Off the top of my head, these will:

SX Mini ($199)
Istick 30W ($32) or istick 50W ($50)

I'm not sure on any others as I haven't used clearos for awhile. The MVP 20W probably does, and the 3.0 version may as well.

 

[chris19delta]

What's your budget?

I'd prefer to be in the $100-150 range, but for the right device I wouldn't mind going higher. Other than the QC issues/issues with me breaking them the vtr is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for I'm just hesitant to buy another one and have it not work right out of the box like my chrome one, or break it with in 4 months like my green one for something that's basically a better VTR I could see going to around $250.

I'm pretty much 100% aerotank v1/v2 at the moment because of the diameter limitation on the VTR, I was thinking potentially trying a DNA 30 type box mod and a RBA but I'm lazy and not sure the rebuildable thing is for me

 

[ian91]

You realize that for $250, you can buy 4 VTRs!!! As to form factor, you can find some like it but only mechs.

 

[MikeyConti]

Sigelei Mini 30W has been a great little Box Mod for me, Takes Flat Top 18650's..
I use it with an Aerotank as well, looks and feels good.

 

[armadillo]

If you like the VTR form factor and are willing to make some trade-offs (but a few trade-ups as well), then you might want to consider the eGrip:

 

[ykalon]

Maybe a Triton stick by Vladnef, if you can find one

 

[chris19delta]

Picked up a Sigelei Mini 30W, and since that came in way under what I'd budgeted may pick something else to try too...

Yea I know I budgeted WAY more than the cost of a VTR, and I could go down the "buy a hand full to ensure I get a couple that work 100% and have a spare" route, but I know the fiancee for some reason would get more ...... off about me picking up 4 VTRs than spending $250 on a single device.

That egrip looks really cool other than the built in tank which is a big turn-off for me as I like to switch flavors through out the day.

Those Tritons look very interesting, but apparently like only 20 exist :/

 

[ian91]

That is the trouble with the VTR. There is really nothing else like it. I hope that they put out an updated version with a bit more oomph. 15watts works for me but I keep it maxed out all the time. Would prefer not to do that. I cut the ring off mine so that I can use RBAs on it. I have had it for 16 months now and it still works as well as the day that I bought it. Be careful with the Sig Mini. I have one as well and it is a great device except for the 510 threading. I had troubles getting RBAs to thread. It was very tight. Not sure that it will hold up over time. A lot of people seem to have issues with the 510. Seems to be too soft. If they would fix that, they would have a real winner.

 

[chris19delta]

Got the mini 30w today and been playing with it a bit, and for the most part liking it better than the VTR. The one issue I'm seeing with it is occasionally the button gets stuck in the on position, other than that it seems to work better than the VTR