A PBusardo Review - The Lea E-Cigarette from Innokin

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pbusardo

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Phil, I really love your reviews and I know I can count on you for an honest opinion, which is a big deal to me. Look how far ecigs have come in 5 years. I wonder what we'll all be vaping from 5 years from now?

Thank you very much.

I think the way things are going with the government and the FDA, 5 years from now we'll all be back on real cigarettes :)
 

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As you know, I always enjoy your reviews. You combine entertainment with thorough analysis, delivered in a presentational style that commands attention.

I was puzzled by the ending of this one, however. No thumbs up or down. You do seem to be recommending it ... and that is what I don't understand: your evaluation of VTF was lackluster. Do a pen clip and multicolored lights make up for a mediocre vaping experience?

I think I'll stay with my Leo ... and with my new Echo: now that is a worthy sibling to Leo.
 

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As you know, I always enjoy your reviews. You combine entertainment with thorough analysis, delivered in a presentational style that commands attention.

I was puzzled by the ending of this one, however. No thumbs up or down. You do seem to be recommending it ... and that is what I don't understand: your evaluation of VTF was lackluster. Do a pen clip and multicolored lights make up for a mediocre vaping experience?

I think I'll stay with my Leo ... and with my new Echo: now that is a worthy sibling to Leo.

Thanks Mr. Boom... I think.

I tried to give a thumbs up, thumbs down on the points that I liked and didn't. This is sort of a toss up for me. If you like the thumbs up stuff and can deal with the lack-luster VTF then I do recommend. If you want the ful vaping experience, then I can't recommend. Perhaps that should be in the review. I was hoping you'd be able to infer it.

I, however, would not use the device because of the lackluster VTF.

WAIT A MINUTE. I TAKE THAT BACK. I AM USING IT.

I ground down the well a little bit and screwed a Boge LR carto onto it.

Now it works perfectly :)!!

I will, however, learn from your comment and be a little more clear on my overall recommendation on the product. So I do thank you!!
 
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Great job on the videos. I look forward to them and hope you don't change a thing. This little device really had my attention because its so newb and pack-friendly. I think it'd be good for a vape-curious acquaintance (as long as I broke in the atty for her) who thinks an NJOY packs too strong a throat hit.

:thumbs: Thanks!
 

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I'm glad to see the comments about the thicker juice. I had a lot of trouble with my Lea initially, and I was starting to suspect the juice was at fault. I'm using gourmetvapor juice with it, and while it's PG and not all that thick, it's thicker than dekang and strangely oily. I've got some dekang on order and hopefully that will make it better.
 

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Just an update here, I've solved the slow wicking problem on the Lea when using anything thicker than Dekang. There are only 2 air holes on the lea, both of which are right at the connection between the atty and batt. However, even with only 2 small air holes, it still has a very light draw. I've found that by keeping a finger over one of the holes while vaping, it creates enough negative pressure inside the atty to pull the liquid out of the tank much more effectively. Alternatively, once every half a dozen drags you can cover both holes and try to drag without hitting the button. You won't get anything, but you'll force enough liquid out of the tank to get it going for a while.
 

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Just an update here, I've solved the slow wicking problem on the Lea when using anything thicker than Dekang. There are only 2 air holes on the lea, both of which are right at the connection between the atty and batt. However, even with only 2 small air holes, it still has a very light draw. I've found that by keeping a finger over one of the holes while vaping, it creates enough negative pressure inside the atty to pull the liquid out of the tank much more effectively. Alternatively, once every half a dozen drags you can cover both holes and try to drag without hitting the button. You won't get anything, but you'll force enough liquid out of the tank to get it going for a while.

Great suggestion! Hope this helps some folks out there.
 

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Great review! I'd like to have a Lea. Now, next time look at the camera. You're not bashful, are you? It was a perfect balance of knowledge plus entertainment. Enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks!

Yes, very bashful. I have stuff all over my screen that I'm looking at when I do the reviews so I don't miss anything on you. I'm getting better. I promise!
 

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You're an exceptional reviewer....no wasted words and very very well done. Just look at the camera when you're talking to us, otherwise we think you don't care about us much. Perish the thought. LOL

You obviously haven't watched all my review ;-)

I think in one of them I mention that I know I don't look into the camera, most of the time, I'm watching and talking to myself. I'm married, I'm good at it :)

I'm getting better at it, but a lot of the time, I've got information and notes on the screen I'm referencing so I don't miss anything for ya!

Oh, and THANK YOU!!!! Of course I care about you!!
 
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