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The description looks seems like that of all the other inaccurate l-rider devices,I'd wait for some tests.
Ya I have one, But I don't think I would pay $50 for just the tube when you can get a complete kit for $54 with a larger choice of colors , and even different shapes.
ElectronicStix.Com · Rider Robust Slim VV Kits
It has it's faults, but I've been using mine quite a bit. If you use it at higher voltages you will really notice the voltage drop off, and I can assure you that it has great thermal protection when using a really hot running dripping atty.
It has the whistles and bells, and the L-Rider V4 menu is very user friendly, and I find it nice that you don't have to use a shorty extension to use an Empiremod drip shield.
But if you are expecting Provari level performance from it, you will be sadly dissapointed.
The fit & finish is quite nice.
ElectronicStix.Com · Rider Robust Slim VV Kits
It has it's faults, but I've been using mine quite a bit. If you use it at higher voltages you will really notice the voltage drop off, and I can assure you that it has great thermal protection when using a really hot running dripping atty.
It has the whistles and bells, and the L-Rider V4 menu is very user friendly, and I find it nice that you don't have to use a shorty extension to use an Empiremod drip shield.
But if you are expecting Provari level performance from it, you will be sadly dissapointed.
The fit & finish is quite nice.
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pbusardo gave it a thumbs down. the battery life sucks and suffers from a big drop of power as the battery drains
Ya you will notice the drop off big time if you try to use it at 4.5+ volts. That's pretty much a function of asking to much from a little 14500 battrey, but there are ways around that if you know how to use this. There is no drop off at all when using a 1.7ohm atty at 3.5v.
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Ya you will notice the drop off big time if you try to use it at 4.5+ volts. That's pretty much a function of asking to much from a little 14500 battrey, but there are ways around that if you know how to use this. There is no drop off at all when using a 1.7ohm atty at 3.5v.
Thats a great pic! LOL
It doesn't seem to have the larger eGo threads for the Kanger T3 clearomizers. It appears you will need a 510 to eGo adapter to make it work with the T3.
Bummer...
Bummer...
True, but a drip shield sure fits nice
The juice well is deep enough for a Stardust to fit without an adapter.
I came within a click of buying a Robust a couple of days ago. I was looking for a smaller VV mod to use for quick trips to the store in place of my Provari with 18650 ext. I'd been grabbing my little 14500 Altsmoke BB for such trips, and would always wish I had a VV mod of its size.
The Robust looked like it might fit the bill. It could share batteries with the BB. I use 3.0 ohm cartos in my tanks and rarely vape higher that 4.8v.
After seeing the negative review by PBusardo I decided to go with a VV Gripper. Still small in size, yet uses an 18650 battery that it can share with my Provari and Silver Bullet. (It really simplifies things to have mods share the same battery size)
I know the Gripper is only made of cheap plastic and has an easily broken battery door. I just wanted something to hold me over a few months until I can reward myself for my 1 year no smoking anniversary with a Mini Provari.
The Robust looked like it might fit the bill. It could share batteries with the BB. I use 3.0 ohm cartos in my tanks and rarely vape higher that 4.8v.
After seeing the negative review by PBusardo I decided to go with a VV Gripper. Still small in size, yet uses an 18650 battery that it can share with my Provari and Silver Bullet. (It really simplifies things to have mods share the same battery size)
I know the Gripper is only made of cheap plastic and has an easily broken battery door. I just wanted something to hold me over a few months until I can reward myself for my 1 year no smoking anniversary with a Mini Provari.
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I have one. I got the cubed bodied one. I love the fit and finish, its well put together. Gives you battery levels and ohm reading. On/Off for pocket safe. A self adjusting center pin.
If you use higher resistance gear on it, its great. The power regulation is spot on down to 3.5v left on the battery which is when i replace them. It might keep going but i always take them out at 3.5v on all my mods.
If you use lower resistance gear on it, you will be sorely dissapointed. Its got a 2.0-2.5 amp limit on it and when you get close to the amp limit the voltage regulation goes right out the window. It acts just like the gen 1 lavatube.
If you use higher resistance gear on it, its great. The power regulation is spot on down to 3.5v left on the battery which is when i replace them. It might keep going but i always take them out at 3.5v on all my mods.
If you use lower resistance gear on it, you will be sorely dissapointed. Its got a 2.0-2.5 amp limit on it and when you get close to the amp limit the voltage regulation goes right out the window. It acts just like the gen 1 lavatube.
I have had my mini for a week and love it to death. It's unbelievably small. Sounds like exactly what you're looking for. You won't be disappointed if you decide to get one.
I got one. They ain't bad with the vivi nova 2.4 ohm. Wasn't really going over 4.2v and I was getting 7-8hrs out of a AW.
I have this product, purchased for a lower price at another vendor. I've had it for about 2 months roughly and I really have no complaints, though it was my first PV so I've nothing else with which to compare it. I have since gotten an eGo 650 mAh passthrough and a little 350 mAh mini eGo battery. I mainly use my Robust. I do have my eye on an MVP, though that'll have to wait til my funds are right
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