Any ideas on what I should be looking into getting next?

[d.charles.harrison]

Ok so been vaping since Feb. and have a 900 mAh twist and an 1100 mAh K-go I absolutely love them especially with my vivi nova tank. BUT I want to get something a little more involved but i dont know exactly what to do.

A) go small step get an Itaste MVP simple design no changing batteries but more precise than my twist

B) inexpensive mech mod (eventually add a Kick) SUPER reliable but without the kick at the mercy of battery drop off (I say inexpensive because I dont wanna dump a ton of money on a beautiful mod just to find out its not right for me)

C) inexpensive APV should i just go straight for an APV?

D) go classic SB or Omega


what would you do? and what mods would you pick under those categories?

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi and welcome! You've just asked a very loaded question. One thing we are fortunate to have vaping at this time is the number of choices. Everyone has their favorites and what they think you should do - but in the end it's what you like that's important, which unfortunately is difficult to determine online. The best you can do is read all of the suggestions and do some research on the devices to see what really "speaks" to you.

 

[d.charles.harrison]

well what honestly has been speaking to me most lately unfortunately is my wallet lol i want something that im not gonna be trashing within a few months but wont cost me half a paycheck either and im finding it a bit frustrating to find a happy medium i find something in my price range but then read loads of reviews calling it junk and not to waste my time and vice versa all of these mods ihybrids and provari EA Billet box i love them and would really like one but are more than im comfortable spending on a pv right now im just looking for what im gonna get the most bang for my buck from but i guess thats just the idea now isnt it lol

 

[The Ocelot]

For a mid-range priced tube mod, probably a Vamo. They get high marks from the people who have them and there is a lot of support on the forum if you have questions, as opposed to if you got something more obscure. (For example, I've been eyeing the T-Max, but have heard very little about it from people who actually own one.)

When looking at more advanced mods you have to remember to factor in batteries and a charger in the budget.

 

[SteamDaddy]

if i were you, i'd be looking into getting a youtube account.
watch alot of video reviews.
search pbusardo and igetcha69.
best 2 reviewers.
don't try to make things over complicated.
it's vaping, not rocket science.
you'll learn fast as you go.

 

[dwolf111]

Im at the same place as you are, looking for something else. I went with the Vamo. I figured it was a cheap way to try the VV/VW world and see if it really made that much of a difference. In the end it is up to you, what you think you want to try next. I would do as much research as you can on the items that you really want to try and go from there. Good luck theres lots of products out there

 

[charmschool]

It sounds like you've caught the hobby bug. Lot's of us do. I was surprised how much of my cig addiction is tied to the visual part of smoking, something I didn't realize until I started buying mods & blinging my equipment. Turns out that is a big part of my own sweet spot. You're hankering for something "more", so feed the urge. You're getting lots of great advice, and you're doing the research, so whatever you decide will be fine. I'd vote to buy the best quality you can afford, so in case you want to move in a different direction later, you'll have a resale/trade value (one of the reasons I went Provari) - when your post count gets high enough, get yourself verified & check out our classifieds. Don't let the fear of getting "stuck" with something you don't like keep you from taking the next step on your journey.

 

[wandawag]

welcome to ecf. as you can see...we are a helping group. congrats on your decision to vape.

 

[nick13ruggiero]

Hey man, I went through the same thing. My best advice would be to purchase a high end hybrid mod. Rather than spend the 5 or so hundred dollars I spent looking for the "perfect" vape for myself. I recently purchased a Zenesis Standard and it is amazing. Picked it up for less than retail on mod trader and its literally IMO perfect. A few of my friends have Orions, Ihybrids, and Mac's, they all very well built and IMO perfectly functioning. They are really much, much better than anything else ive ever used. You'll have to put out more money, but, it's with it and you will save money in the long term. Hope that helps!!

 

[nick13ruggiero]

Oh, BTW. Be warned. If you do purchase a higher end mod/hybrid, however amazingly it works for you, within a week to a month of purchase you will feel the need to buy another, not to replace the one you have, just to own another one. Worse than crack man, and much more expensive......

 

[Baditude]

I'm not going to try to sway you one way or another on how to spend your money or what to purchase. Just going to throw some ideas out there to consider before you buy something.

Have you tried other juice carrying devices? Trying a different delivery device is far cheaper than buying another battery device, and will likely have more of a chance to change the quality of your vaping experience. For example, trying a cartotank.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3230-1-proper-terminology-carto-tank-what-primer-juice-delivery-attachments.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html

I want to get something a little more involved but i dont know exactly what to do.

A) go small step get an Itaste MVP simple design no changing batteries but more precise than my twist.

Because of it's built-in proprietary battery, how long is that battery supposed to last? Once the battery begins to drop off in performance or eventually dies, does that mean you have to throw the entire mod away? I think it does. It's essentially just a fancier eGo in a different form factor in that respect, IMO.

You said the MVP is more precise? How so?

B) inexpensive mech mod (eventually add a Kick) SUPER reliable but without the kick at the mercy of battery drop off (I say inexpensive because I dont wanna dump a ton of money on a beautiful mod just to find out its not right for me)

I believe it's always nice to have a quality backup PV, especially if it's a mechanical mod. They ARE dependable and reliable. Some of the larger-sized mech mods allow for the future addition of a KICK or an RBA. Not a bad choice.

C) inexpensive APV should i just go straight for an APV?

You said "inexpensive". Just realize you generally get what you pay for. Consider quality of parts and the durability factor. The inexpensive APV's are all made in China, with limited warranties and no after warranty repair service available. If your device should require repair, you'll be out of luck and just need to chuck it.

Consider just saving up and paying more for a Provari. It's built to be more dependable, consistant, and durable with military grade components. Comes with a 1 year warranty, and option to purchase another year on top of that. Even after the warranty expires, Provape will repair a Provari for as long as you own it for a reasonable cost. Offering this type of customer service is likely part of the reason of the initial high price of a Provari. So pay once, cry once, but never regret the decision to buy one.

D) go classic SB or Omega?

Both are well-built durable mods. Both are made in the USA by Altsmoke, so they will offer repair service even after warranty expiration.

The Silver Bullet has been one of the most popular mechanical mods since its introduction a few years ago. They are still popular today. I own a SB; it was my first mod. Since purchasing a Provari, though, it gets little use from me because I prefer using variable voltage in my day to day vaping. But, I have no regrets having purchasing it and consider it an extremely worthwhile backup in my collection.

It's easy to purchase an extension sleeve from Altsmoke and add a Kick. An excellent choice to use for using a low ohm coil on an RBA if you decide to venture into those later.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

My My first PV was a Mech Mod and although a workhorse I seldom, if ever, now use it. As for buying a Mech Mod and adding a kick it can end up being quite expensive and is not an easily adjusted VV PV. When the Mech Mods were "the PV to own" awhile ago it was a matter of longer battery life, a more consistent voltage and a durable PV. I still recommend a Mech Mod to those converts that work in a rough and tumble environment because they can suffer abuse and when dirty/ dusty can be properly cleaned/ washed. You've already experienced VV with the Twist so you should have some sort of an idea/ direction of your next PV. I own Spinners, Twists, Kgo and a number of other PVs. I now use them when out and about but my main PV is the Vamo V2 and am very pleased with it BUT realize it's a very low priced VV/ VW PV and longevity is still the unanswered question. The Provari is a great well built quality PV but sadly they have not kept up with the growing technology found in many other APVs.