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    I second what others have opined earlier. Furthermore, the KM3 is not just about flavor & airflow (vis-a-vis earlier K'funs) the bang is in it's simplicity. Simple to setup, simple to rewick, simple to refill and simple to maintain.
    I've always found the Kayfuns to be easy to use , never had an issue with them . Bronze and I have both scratched our heads when others have had issues , especially since I'm not the most precise builder out there . So the KM3 must be caveman simple then ? :)
     

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    I've always found the Kayfuns to be easy to use , never had an issue with them . Bronze and I have both scratched our heads when others have had issues , especially since I'm not the most precise builder out there . So the KM3 must be caveman simple then ? :)
    Yabsolutely :) Much simpler!
     

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    Thanks y'all . Pretty much the answers I was expecting based on the results I get from from atty's with a reduced chamber size . As I said I'm really happy with my gear but ya never know when ya might get a relapse of shinyitis ! :)
    I vaped a reo and rm2 atty for a long time and loved it but once I got used to the higher power dna mods, I just couldn't get enough out of my reo. I often thought that if they made a dna reo I would try it. Same with mechs, I used to have nothing but, but just needed a bit more consistent and slightly higher power. I know I had seen a dna reo but thought it was modded? Do they now make them?

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    I've always found the Kayfuns to be easy to use , never had an issue with them . Bronze and I have both scratched our heads when others have had issues , especially since I'm not the most precise builder out there . So the KM3 must be caveman simple then ? :)

    For me there was, and sometimes still is, a learning curve with the KF4. More parts, more things to consider, etc. The KFMV3 is a bit easier in my opinion. While I try to be a precise builder variances do happen...especially when I have had a few libations. The KFMV3 seems more forgiving.
     

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    I vaped a reo and rm2 atty for a long time and loved it but once I got used to the higher power dna mods, I just couldn't get enough out of my reo. I often thought that if they made a dna reo I would try it. Same with mechs, I used to have nothing but, but just needed a bit more consistent and slightly higher power. I know I had seen a dna reo but thought it was modded? Do they now make them?

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    REO isn't producing any variable power mods anymore but there are some high powered squonkers on the market now . For me it's all about flavor and I haven't noticed any improvement in that area by going to higher wattages or lower resistances , particularly with the NET's . You might wanna dust off your REO and give it a shot with the HHV NET's you're trying . I'd be interested in hearing a comparison between the RM2 and the KM3 , perhaps post your conclusions on our hardware thread or even the Big thread if it's deemed inappropriate for this thread .
     

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    For me there was, and sometimes still is, a learning curve with the KF4. More parts, more things to consider, etc. The KFMV3 is a bit easier in my opinion. While I try to be a precise builder variances do happen...especially when I have had a few libations. The KFMV3 seems more forgiving.
    I probably should be a bit more concise in reference to building . I'm pretty accurate in obtaining my desired resistance , I have to be considering that most of my vaping is done on mechs but I've never really sweated over wicking and I've never had a problem with it , especially considering that I vape 100%VG it's gotta be the luck of the Irish or Guinness makes you a better wicker . :)
     

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    REO isn't producing any variable power mods anymore but there are some high powered squonkers on the market now . For me it's all about flavor and I haven't noticed any improvement in that area by going to higher wattages or lower resistances , particularly with the NET's . You might wanna dust off your REO and give it a shot with the HHV NET's you're trying . I'd be interested in hearing a comparison between the RM2 and the KM3 , perhaps post your conclusions on our hardware thread or even the Big thread if it's deemed inappropriate for this thread .
    I agree, I never noticed any improvement in flavor at higher wattages, it had more to do with the consistency of the vape and a slight increase in TH. Maybe, in all honesty, it came down to being lazy , having to press the bottle and change batteries, just got to me. In order to hit my preferred TH kind of feeling, I had to build kind of low, about .6 ohms as I remember and it seemed like after an hour of vaping, I had to change out the batteries. I know that sounds ridiculous, I mean how hard is it to change a battery, right? Anyways at that same time I had a kayfun and a new dna mod and just found that to be: almost comparable in flavor but a lot easier and had the power consistency I was looking for. Anyways i sold my reo some time ago, so unfortunately I'm a no go on a current comparison.

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    I agree, I never noticed any improvement in flavor at higher wattages, it had more to do with the consistency of the vape and a slight increase in TH. Maybe, in all honesty, it came down to being lazy , having to press the bottle and change batteries, just got to me. In order to hit my preferred TH kind of feeling, I had to build kind of low, about .6 ohms as I remember and it seemed like after an hour of vaping, I had to change out the batteries. I know that sounds ridiculous, I mean how hard is it to change a battery, right? Anyways at that same time I had a kayfun and a new dna mod and just found that to be: almost comparable in flavor but a lot easier and had the power consistency I was looking for. Anyways i sold my reo some time ago, so unfortunately I'm a no go on a current comparison.

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    I have my streaks of laziness as well , that's what I have my tanks for . But I do build those around .7 ohms , I get about a days worth of vaping running at that resistance out of my vtc 4 & 5 batteries in my Stingrays , not too bad for those times I don't feel like squonking or when I'm at work . I don't carry my Woodvillle at work for fear of damaging it , since Rob's retiring it's going to become irreplaceable . I do intend to pick up a metal REO for use at work though . Overall I do prefer the aesthetics of a mech over most variable power mods and they're good insurance against a power mad FDA . That and I'm getting to be a cranky old fart whose set in his ways . :)
     

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    Go ahead, rub it in! :(

    Say Pingy, did I hear right that Captivape stopped selling flowrings for our KM3's?
    Flow-ring? What dat, like a beauty ring? Something to make the lines on your tank flow into the lines of the mod? Or is it juice related?

    Like the one for a provari?

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    I wonder sometimes if the actual mod could have something to do with it , although not certain. I'm pretty sure it is common to most but could certain mods cut power quicker then others? I haven't tried this in a mech yet and wonder if it could be different?

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    There's probably a few factors that go into it, i.e. coil resistance, temperature, mod cut off time, coil cool down time, juice viscosity, etc.
     

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    ^^^. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Reminded me...
    Yeah, I remember... one... two... three... *crack* Three says the wise owl. ;)

    Here's a pic of my first mech mod called the Odyssey from Totally Wicked and the KFM (original version ?) It uses 14500 batteries. What's the OD of the KFM3? I know it's smaller than the KF Light & V4. Wondering how it compares with this KFM, which is about 14ml. Recently filled it with 2ml of Dragon's Fire too. YUM!

    I like this setup because it's slim and elegant, just right for a night out on the town.

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    This is the original carto tank that came with the mod - holds about 3ml of juice.

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    Thanks y'all . Pretty much the answers I was expecting based on the results I get from from atty's with a reduced chamber size . As I said I'm really happy with my gear but ya never know when ya might get a relapse of shinyitis ! :)
    A bit off topic, but Retic, what gauge wire do you use on your Rose. I was using 30g and had a hard time making a good connection.
     

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    I have my streaks of laziness as well , that's what I have my tanks for . But I do build those around .7 ohms , I get about a days worth of vaping running at that resistance out of my vtc 4 & 5 batteries in my Stingrays , not too bad for those times I don't feel like squonking or when I'm at work . I don't carry my Woodvillle at work for fear of damaging it , since Rob's retiring it's going to become irreplaceable . I do intend to pick up a metal REO for use at work though . Overall I do prefer the aesthetics of a mech over most variable power mods and they're good insurance against a power mad FDA . That and I'm getting to be a cranky old fart whose set in his ways . :)
    You know it's been a while and I now , kind of remember having connection issues with my reo. I then purchased the sub ohm upgrade from Rob and it seemed better. Maybe I got kind of a bum one because even with the upgraded contacts , sometimes it fired great but then sometimes it didnt. I always had good batteries and kept everything clean , but I think those also attributed to me going in the other direction.

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    For me there was, and sometimes still is, a learning curve with the KF4. More parts, more things to consider, etc. The KFMV3 is a bit easier in my opinion. While I try to be a precise builder variances do happen...especially when I have had a few libations. The KFMV3 seems more forgiving.
    I don't think I ever tried rebuilding when buzzed, I have a hard time seeing as it is. Actually I have to wear those mag visors, it's essential

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    Flow-ring? What dat, like a beauty ring? Something to make the lines on your tank flow into the lines of the mod? Or is it juice related?

    Like the one for a provari?
    Exactly Chakster. It's a ring to help transition the atty into the mod. The KM3 is only 19mm while most mods are 22 - 23mm. So it just dresses it up nicely using an angled geometry. Pingy has one and it looks real nice. trying to et him to post his picture when her gets back from travelling.
     

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    View attachment 542895 Sill enjoying mechs, the roller in 18350 mode with the KFM3 make a nice small setup, though the battery life aint great. Tend to keep it on my eVic VTC mini...
    I have the dingo, looks the same.

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