Basilray First Impressions: The Eq from Digital Ciggz!

[basilray]

So far so good! Keep in mind this isn't an official review. I've only had the device for 24hrs at this point. Formal review will be put together next week sometime.

 

[Chief-A-Lot]

Nice run down Basil! Does it come with a tote bag? That thing is rather large... Cumbersome is the word that comes to mind.

 

[basilray]

Nice run down Basil! Does it come with a tote bag? That thing is rather large... Cumbersome is the word that comes to mind.

No need! It doesn't leave my hands!

 

[rolandpibb]

The aspect ratio is askew.

Haven't looked on a computer, but on my iPhone, the video is stretched horizontally.

 

[basilray]

The aspect ratio is askew.

Haven't looked on a computer, but on my iPhone, the video is stretched horizontally.

I realized this after I uploaded it. First render on my new Core i7 build. Forgot to double-check the output settings!

 

[Amajn]

Nice first impressions vid....I have followed this lightly only read bits and pieces.....I def like the top fed aspect it sounds great ..How is the drip system when matching to dif attys ...Batt life seems like it would be low from all the VV mods i have tested its hard to say becuz each person vapes different. But then you include the display/auto pump and auto buttons it seems like it prob needs a 26550 batt..lol.Price wise it seems a little high......

I feel like sometimes vaping becomes way to complex ......tap tap tap tap tap tap .......I will say it looks damn cool but mostlly i just want to grab something and vape no other thoughts needed vaping away

 

[puffpuffexplode]

Great Review!!!! but for 300 bucks you would think they would not have a hose running out the top for the feed.... The hose really puts me off. JMO

If they created a adapter than ran beside the atty and snapped into the top of the device and the atty.... that would solve the looks of the device for me personally.. The hose just kills it for me, looks hooptie. Im looking at it from driving down the road or sitting in traffic or at a bar.... Sorry.

For 300 bux I dont want a mod that looks rigged ya know.

 

[basilray]

FYI: If you haven't heard, this has been recalled due to some internal leakage from the connector.

As for the rest of the comments, sure, the price seems high, but take the price of any of the popular variable voltage mods, add battery and charger, and a tank, and you're not that far off the total price of the Eq.

Regarding the external tubing, it is that way for a reason: dripping is still superior to feeding. It's also an exposed tube to allow for the use of 306, 510, and 901 (via adaptor). You can change the length of tube to match your setup. It never snagged and came loose for me.

I am bummed it has to go back. I have REALLY enjoyed my time with it. Hopefully, I can help Digital Ciggz ensure the necessary changes are made, and the rest of you can enjoy the Eq trouble free.

 

[Amajn]

Regarding the external tubing, it is that way for a reason: dripping is still superior to feeding.

That is not a fact but your opinion....I have had topfed//bottomfed devices I find the bottom feed to be superior..I find that attys last longer and hit better
I could never go back to dripping...

I also gotta agree with puffpuff why go to all the trouble of such a high tech mod to have a tube hanging on the side?? A simple fix would be a adapter housing that the tube would go into then the atty screws in with the feeding adapter on top. It would make this mod so much cleaner looking ...

 

[basilray]

That is not a fact but your opinion....I have had topfed//bottomfed devices I find the bottom feed to be superior..I find that attys last longer and hit better
I could never go back to dripping...

Speaking of opinion...

Here's the thing: you can bottom feed, and depending on the mod, it's a great experience. Ultimately, I find it annoying to be sucking juice through the bottom of an atomizer at every feed, and then having the manual over-feeding being a consistent problem with any bottom fed mod. Reo, WetBox, Grip, Phidias, MonkeyBox, they are all prone to over-feeding due to the human element. It also does seem a bit counter-intuitive to feed through the bottom of the atomizer, when you want/need to get juice on the coil...which is most directly achieved from a top-feed. Being that the Eq allows for consistent programmed feed, that means no more over-feeding (unless of course you initiate a pump program twice without vaping) and with the dual plane feed adapter, you should not be getting the dreaded "splash back" in your mouth. Atomizers are going to last just as long either top-fed or bottom fed, and will hit just as well regardless of feed direction. I would suggest that an insinuation to the contrary is simply assumption and opinion.

I also gotta agree with puffpuff why go to all the trouble of such a high tech mod to have a tube hanging on the side?? A simple fix would be a adapter housing that the tube would go into then the atty screws in with the feeding adapter on top. It would make this mod so much cleaner looking ...

To each his own on this one. The fact that the tubing can be cut to your liking means you don't have to worry about a new atomizer or inconsistent QC'ing of atomizers keeping you from using the device when you want, how you want. Think of it this way: your current 510 might be one height, but down the road, maybe a new 510 comes in a slightly different height, or maybe you switch to using a 901. An even more likely possibility, you get an atomizer from a different vendor that is a different height, or even worse, an atomizer from your vendor of choice that is unexplainably a different height. This means that every time the industry makes a change, you have to buy a new feed adapter. This means added expense over time. To pretend that every atomizer is exactly the same every time is rather short-sighted. If you honestly believe that, you have apparently never used atomizers from different vendors, or you have the most incredible luck that has ever been seen. Time for you to buy a lottery ticket.

In the end, it's up to you to decide if the device is for you. Sadly, it's not currently for anyone, as it has been recalled.

 

[emonty]

Tilt and Shoot on the RSM is superior!! No leaking, every hit a great hit!!

 

[Neon]

Yup, I expected an ugly feed tube on the Mr Puffer but not a $300 device like the EQ.

 

[Amajn]

Speaking of opinion...

Here's the thing: you can bottom feed, and depending on the mod, it's a great experience. Ultimately, I find it annoying to be sucking juice through the bottom of an atomizer at every feed, and then having the manual over-feeding being a consistent problem with any bottom fed mod. Reo, WetBox, Grip, Phidias, MonkeyBox, they are all prone to over-feeding due to the human element. It also does seem a bit counter-intuitive to feed through the bottom of the atomizer, when you want/need to get juice on the coil...which is most directly achieved from a top-feed. Being that the Eq allows for consistent programmed feed, that means no more over-feeding (unless of course you initiate a pump program twice without vaping) and with the dual plane feed adapter, you should not be getting the dreaded "splash back" in your mouth. Atomizers are going to last just as long either top-fed or bottom fed, and will hit just as well regardless of feed direction. I would suggest that an insinuation to the contrary is simply assumption and opinion.

While i obviously have no scientific proof (lol) I believe pushing the juice up into the ceramic cup makes for a better vape you are not being blocked by mesh and bridges and wicks vs Dropping it on to the bridge/mesh/wick or if you debridge... a hot coil.... that would weaken it quicker at least for most cheap china attys

But thats my crazy thought/opinion after over 2 yrs of vaping

To each his own on this one. The fact that the tubing can be cut to your liking means you don't have to worry about a new atomizer or inconsistent QC'ing of atomizers keeping you from using the device when you want, how you want. Think of it this way: your current 510 might be one height, but down the road, maybe a new 510 comes in a slightly different height, or maybe you switch to using a 901. An even more likely possibility, you get an atomizer from a different vendor that is a different height, or even worse, an atomizer from your vendor of choice that is unexplainably a different height. This means that every time the industry makes a change, you have to buy a new feed adapter. This means added expense over time. To pretend that every atomizer is exactly the same every time is rather short-sighted. If you honestly believe that, you have apparently never used atomizers from different vendors, or you have the most incredible luck that has ever been seen. Time for you to buy a lottery ticket.

In the end, it's up to you to decide if the device is for you. Sadly, it's not currently for anyone, as it has been recalled.

Why would you have to buy a new adapter?? What i meant was leave the tubing and make it still adjustable but have a housing that can go over top of it and conceal the hose.... Almost like a drip shield/sheath yes attys come in all sizes and it would be easy to send with each unit say 3 different size Shields/covers in diff lengths/ types so it would cover the hose it would not be a hindrance i mean its only a $300 dollar mod lol So whats 25 cents worth of metal to cover-up a blemish/hose?

I agree its most certainly not for everyone.....i think its a techies mod or someone who enjoys to push a screen 30 times for a vape Like i said earlier it looks damn cool but..... i think its the shape or...IDK lol i just do not find it appealing for me maybe if the price was way down
vape on Basil

 

[Big Hitter]

8-o8-o8-o Recalled ??? 8-o8-o8-o

** Pats himself on back for waiting **

Seriously hope you get it back soon bud.
Looks aside I find the concept a possible solid step forward in the perfect vape for me.

And hey if you couldn't sell an ugly device to someone there would be no Darwin now, would there?

To me the Darwin is the "Pontiac Aztec" of the vaping world.
The Eq just might be the "Hummer" ... Honkin big but will get you anywhere you wan't to go.
(Rev 2 of course)

I kinda like the hose ... nice to see the juice moving.
As far as snagging I don't care how great it might work, it won't be my "out and about" PV.

 

[Levitas]

While i obviously have no scientific proof (lol) I believe pushing the juice up into the ceramic cup makes for a better vape you are not being blocked by mesh and bridges and wicks vs Dropping it on to the bridge/mesh/wick or if you debridge... a hot coil.... that would weaken it quicker at least for most cheap china attys

But thats my crazy thought/opinion after over 2 yrs of vaping

I do not wish to interfere in this debate of opinions here, but, I have to ask. Does it really make a difference on the longevity of an attys life if you feed the juice via bottom feed, as opposed to dripping (given in mind, the atty is debridged)?

I understand the concept of adding juice to a hot coil will reduce its life over time, but when you're bottom feeding, are you really doing anything different? The juice enters through the bottom of the atty, yes. But, it still reaches the same hot coil, just from underneath as opposed to above.

I am just curious, is all.

 

[emonty]

and the moon, don't forget the day of the month!!

 

[Amajn]

I do not wish to interfere in this debate of opinions here, but, I have to ask. Does it really make a difference on the longevity of an attys life if you feed the juice via bottom feed, as opposed to dripping (given in mind, the atty is debridged)?

I understand the concept of adding juice to a hot coil will reduce its life over time, but when you're bottom feeding, are you really doing anything different? The juice enters through the bottom of the atty, yes. But, it still reaches the same hot coil, just from underneath as opposed to above.

I am just curious, is all.

Hey Levitas

When i started vaping dripping was being done but for the majority of ppl it was carts/cart mods tea bag blue foam and all kinds of bic pen cap mods lol it was def interesting......Then dripping became the New Pv world Thing And drip tips started popping up everywhere

Now when i was dripping way back then i would be vaping a few puffs then dripping away and i remember chain vaping and dropping some juice on the hot coil and go to hit the button and it was dead happened to me alot ....Several times

Now it could be the shotty china attys but when i started bottomfeeding and just pushing the juice into the ceramic cup this eliminated my dying attys hugely ....Again i have no real SCIENTIFIC proof lol but it worked much better for me or maybe the china attys improved that much who knows i just know that my attys have gone alot alot longer with bottomfeeding

Dripping juice with speed over and over and over and over and over and over on the coil

Bottomfed i just push a little up into the cup and vape away its def a different process and one would think it helps the coil as well

 

[Amajn]

@Big Hitter...............

I agree with the pontiac aztek/Hummer comparison lol

And i like seeing the juice as well but your right it would not be a out and about pv ///

Im sure this pv has Many great qualities....However i think i would become annoyed when i had to tap 30 times to get it to the right spot lol To each his own i guess

Vape on

 

[Levitas]

... i just know that my attys have gone alot alot longer with bottomfeeding

Dripping juice with speed over and over and over and over and over and over on the coil

Bottomfed i just push a little up into the cup and vape away its def a different process and one would think it helps the coil as well

I see what you're saying. I am just curious on why it is better, or rather, what is it about bottom feeding that could make an atty last longer?

I know with dripping, you consistently have to keep adding drops and drops to keep good flavor and vapor. So, is it that because you're feeding instead of dripping, you feed the atty more liquid and thus the repetition of consistent dripping is what may decrease the atty's life? Would that be the act of bottom feeding or the bottom feeder mod itself preserving the atty's life?

What I mean is: Let's say, for just an example, that when I pump juice into my atty via bottom-fed, I'm pumping 2/5 of a milliliter (or, just for fun, let's say 8 drops) into the atty. Well, whatever juice that isn't caught in the cup or wick or mesh will return into the bottle, or drip-well right? So, if I were to drip the same amount of juice via top-fed or just plain dripping (also in a de-bridged atty bare in mind), in a bottom-feeding mod, wouldn't that be the exact same thing? The only difference then would be the initial direction the juice came in, right?

So, if you agree with the said above, would it not be the bottom-feeding device giving an atty a chance at a longer life, as opposed to the act of bottom-feeding itself? Edit: Or is it that when juice is supplied to the coil from bottom up, it actually makes a difference in terms of longevity?

Please also bare in mind, I am not trying to be objective or argumentive. I am naturally an inquisitive person and I ask a lot of questions. Take no offense I'm still learning.

 

[VictoryNotVengence]

the mad scientist look of the hose appealed to me.