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7th Annual Unofficial Equipment of the Year Poll
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And I have to wonder if this may explain, to some degree, the lessened activity in the the poll this year? The pods have become quite popular and snatched up a decent share of the market methinks?
Yet the format of this thread, power source/juice burner, pretty much bars their inclusion?
May want to reconsider the layout of next years unofficial poll? Kinda too late now for this year.
I have no clue what a pod even is? I am guessing many old school vapers don't either. I can't speak for others, but I like the whole process of vaping. I am not looking to simply inject myself with nicotine, or the nicotine Patch would probably have done the job for millions.
Plus, those pods look like little flutes, and I ain't interested in playing in the orchestra.
Plus, those pods look like little flutes, and I ain't interested in playing in the orchestra.
Plus, those pods look like little flutes, and I ain't interested in playing in the orchestra.
Well,to each their own of course. If we want to have an unofficial ranking of equipment that only includes our preferred equipment it becomes kinda pointless IMO. I just kinda thought the original OP may be of the same mind as you, thinking 'what the hell is a pod?' Just thought he may appreciate a little nudge letting him know that his poll was by nature not all inclusive.
No offense intended.
As an old fart, I never realized that "Pods" were so popular. If I had known, I would have included a category for them. (Honestly, I thought Pods were something "Big Tobacco" was pushing)
Makes me wonder what the shelf life of a "Pod" is. Maybe stored as emergency PV in a Big Rig ?
Makes me wonder what the shelf life of a "Pod" is. Maybe stored as emergency PV in a Big Rig ?
These are not your fathers pods Pawpa. They're starting to get pretty good. I started noticing in vape shops the formerly smoking, cloud making youngsters all had a credit card or flash drive sized unit in their shirt pocket. While chit chatting about potential MTL RDA's and what-not, they'd pull out their micro-mini vapes and enjoy a tastey puff MTL style.
Some have replaceable coils. Some have turbo, some are pretty good flavor machines. Many have refillable, replaceable pods for about $2-3 each that last. Sub-ohm Plexus coils, and other stuff derived from the big toys are finding their way into pocket sized vapes.
Vapresso, Innokin, Aspire etc are all in on these things so we're really just getting started at the close of 2018. Sure, the Juuls and Blus are still at local gas stations. But when visiting vape shops these days, the new versions of pods are flying out the door.
I'm using one that touts the mighty cCell coil in a TC device and man, is it smooth. I use a blend that reduces the nic to about 12 using a 25 nic salt as a base. Nothing like the 50ml intoxicating carpenter pencil deal you get from the grocery store.
For the 2019, I predict that the micro pod will have evolved enough to make its way into an already crowded field of great products. With things sorta fizzling out big vape-wise and boosting sales requires spinners, blutooth, clocks and who knows what; to be competitive in the big dollar market, the pod is the new frontier.
It may be that at some point soon folks figure out you don't need those super strength juices to get a satisfying vape in a micro vape. As the big companies go after the future sales, where all things flavor matters we'll be able to place our favorite low nic sauce in a small vessel and still obtain the satisfaction derived from the time proven sized devices. The pod won't replace those, but it will likely become a genre of vapes that has a respectable ability to become a viable backup for many.
And in general they are safe. So no comments about "those things explode" will be an issue from the non-vape community. At least not until some you-tubing wizkids figure out how to blast 42 amps from one to make videos of giant clouds. "Poof"
Some have replaceable coils. Some have turbo, some are pretty good flavor machines. Many have refillable, replaceable pods for about $2-3 each that last. Sub-ohm Plexus coils, and other stuff derived from the big toys are finding their way into pocket sized vapes.
Vapresso, Innokin, Aspire etc are all in on these things so we're really just getting started at the close of 2018. Sure, the Juuls and Blus are still at local gas stations. But when visiting vape shops these days, the new versions of pods are flying out the door.
I'm using one that touts the mighty cCell coil in a TC device and man, is it smooth. I use a blend that reduces the nic to about 12 using a 25 nic salt as a base. Nothing like the 50ml intoxicating carpenter pencil deal you get from the grocery store.
For the 2019, I predict that the micro pod will have evolved enough to make its way into an already crowded field of great products. With things sorta fizzling out big vape-wise and boosting sales requires spinners, blutooth, clocks and who knows what; to be competitive in the big dollar market, the pod is the new frontier.
It may be that at some point soon folks figure out you don't need those super strength juices to get a satisfying vape in a micro vape. As the big companies go after the future sales, where all things flavor matters we'll be able to place our favorite low nic sauce in a small vessel and still obtain the satisfaction derived from the time proven sized devices. The pod won't replace those, but it will likely become a genre of vapes that has a respectable ability to become a viable backup for many.
And in general they are safe. So no comments about "those things explode" will be an issue from the non-vape community. At least not until some you-tubing wizkids figure out how to blast 42 amps from one to make videos of giant clouds. "Poof"
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Pods are even going high end with stuff like DNA boards designed specifically for pod style systems. Lost Vape released the Orion, which does mtl and dl with adjustable wattage, Replay, and pods with adjustable airflow. They're excellent backup and out and about options, and more and more experienced vapers are using them as performance improvements have been coming out.
I have no doubt that the POD systems will be embraced by the Millennials. Big tobacco is pushing it hard, they have always controlled the nicotine addiction game. POD's are easy and deliver a serious nicotine dose.
What happens if a POD breaks or does not function suddenly? Has anyone even considered that frightening outcome? Feelings could be hurt! Real tears could spill! It could quickly become a very insensitive situation.
Real tears, hurt feelings, crying Millennials, the PODS seem very irresponsible.
What happens if a POD breaks or does not function suddenly? Has anyone even considered that frightening outcome? Feelings could be hurt! Real tears could spill! It could quickly become a very insensitive situation.
Real tears, hurt feelings, crying Millennials, the PODS seem very irresponsible.
No idea what your vape style is but as a fellow old fart and driver. Let try to bring you up to speed. BT products were and are junk. One major BT player (Altria?) recently announced their withdrawal from the market under the 'for the kids' guise. My guess is their product can't touch what the real vape manufacturers are beginning to crank out that's why they've backed out.
I've always been one to keep my vape as compact as possible. When I first heard of pods I was keenly interested. But started seeing posts about trying pod after pod after pod and not finding the one that suited the poster. I couldn't afford to do that. But I realized I already had the better of any pod system out there.
Dug thru the back of my vape cabinet and brought out my old VV ego batts and Aspire BVC clearos/Eleaf GS Airs. And went back to MTL Tootle puffing. All my little single batt mods and DL tanks haven't been touched since. I cut from carrying 2 tool boxes full of vape gear to 1 with that change. 3-4 weeks out at a time.
Then I won this 2ml, 650 mAh, 3 power level, auto TC enabled pod system.
Didn't get along with draw activation until I came up with a hack to cut the airflow by half. Now draw activation reacts perfectly to my light pull and it's a perfect match for my egos/tanks. I refill and recharge once daily. I expect replacement pods to cost me $8-12 a month And I know when I get a second one I can carry a full month supply of vape needs, including juice, in a freaking fanny pack. Ain't no way I can't go with it, ya know.
OK then ! I will do a little research (since they weren't always described as Pods), go back and count up the Pods mentioned and make a third category (Self-Contained ?)
Another Tally later today. Bring On the Pods !
Another Tally later today. Bring On the Pods !
Tho I think they're two totally different animals. Perhaps (AIOs/Pods)?
Self contained sounds logical to this vaper.
Coming soon to retailers:
Pod Mods. (Or Mod Pod?)
That former term is kinda being used today, but as innovations progress, modular pods probably aren't too far off if market research indicates mucho din-air-os can be had.
I used a Penguin for a while. Now had I not joined ECF that may have been the vape device I stuck with. But the Kroma-A/ Zenith kit became my gateway to all things modular.
Flavooooooor!!!
The Suorin Air is probably popular since it's refillable and takes up about as much room as a stack of a dozen standard business cards. It's a pretty cool little no button device. Apparently they are plagued with reliability/durability issues. Being kinda pricey makes that a no-no. I've seen a bunch of Suorin Tear pods used in vape shops too.
But if a vote is taking place I'm in for the temperature controlled Renova Zero by Vapresso.
Smooooooooth!
An Innokin EQ is on my radar so I may change my vote if it can mimic the Zenith experience.
OK, I went back and looked. For all this talk about Pods there are four people who have mentioned them Four !
and two of those votes were from the same person.
The two Pods mentioned ;
Orion DNA GO – Lost Vape (2)
https://www.renovavapor.com/ (2)
Maybe next year the Pods will be a little more popular...
and two of those votes were from the same person.
The two Pods mentioned ;
Orion DNA GO – Lost Vape (2)
https://www.renovavapor.com/ (2)
Maybe next year the Pods will be a little more popular...
Can't say much about new attys
I've been using my Aspire Cleito for about three years now.
For a regulated device, I don't think that anyone has beaten the Geekvape Aegis Legend this year.
I've been using my Aspire Cleito for about three years now.
For a regulated device, I don't think that anyone has beaten the Geekvape Aegis Legend this year.
But that is another forum. I could name several dozen similar forums just in the Vendor section.
I just do a casual poll once a year...
I don't think vaping is quite as tribal as it once was.
When these polls used to go up, reoville would get a call to action thread to go post and beat the provarinati
I think these days, any given vaper might have 5 or 6 different mods they could happily live with. And not just colour options or battery size variants of the same thing
A favourite chipset/circuitboard poll would maybe take off, with yihi v dicodes v gene v evolv?
When these polls used to go up, reoville would get a call to action thread to go post and beat the provarinati
I think these days, any given vaper might have 5 or 6 different mods they could happily live with. And not just colour options or battery size variants of the same thing
A favourite chipset/circuitboard poll would maybe take off, with yihi v dicodes v gene v evolv?
I agree with the above. There were but a select few mods which had an extremely loyal following back in the day. Today good technology and manufacturing methods is more widespread, so you don't necessarily see the loyal following to specific brands as much.
I'd be interested in seeing a "best" chipset poll, but I imagine the poll size would be limited. Most mods that incorporate those superior grade chips are generally more expensive "elite" devices that are not as commonly used in mainstream vaping. My only experience is with the DNA chip, so I couldn't compare it with the others.
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