Blu Bashing 101 – Course Overview

[Ay Dee Jay]

This is a scam (from the front page of blu's site)

Leader of the Pack
blu is the only e-cig with the exclusive blu pack that keeps your batteries fresh while you're on the go.

Of course it's the only e-cig with the blu pack but you know they're really trying to convince you it's the only one with a PCC, because newbs typically hit their site before doing heavy research.

I'm satisfied with mine, but that's what sucked me in. No buyer's remorse though, it's a good little workhorse and I don't vape obsessively enough to have "15 minute battery life" problems

 

[researcheverything]

Can I post that Blu is the greatest cause that's all I have ever had???



I like mine too, and combined with MsT's juice it is unbeatable... well... maybe. I have nothing to compare with. But it does what I want it to.

 

[pdssoft]

If you're looking for just a little more "punch" from the blu, try a Joye 306 attomizer. It gives a slightly better TH and vapor.

 

[the86d]

This is a scam (from the front page of blu's site)

Leader of the Pack
blu is the only e-cig with the exclusive blu pack that keeps your batteries fresh while you're on the go.

Of course it's the only e-cig with the blu pack but you know they're really trying to convince you it's the only one with a PCC, because newbs typically hit their site before doing heavy research.

I'm satisfied with mine, but that's what sucked me in. No buyer's remorse though, it's a good little workhorse and I don't vape obsessively enough to have "15 minute battery life" problems

Can I post that Blu is the greatest cause that's all I have ever had???



I like mine too, and combined with MsT's juice it is unbeatable... well... maybe. I have nothing to compare with. But it does what I want it to.

I am not sure that I would trust people who just have enough posts to post here... 15-16 is my count, a total between the two of these is 31 right now...

My father-in-law has the Blu, yet he rarely uses it. EVERYONE I know with a 510, or a KR808-D-1 use theirs ALL THE TIME, FYI.

My opinion... I could be wrong, but it's VERY rare. hehee

Super-mini's are not the best, I have tried 3 types. The wells are tiny, and a constant refill. Would Blu qualify? Check the # of posts by the Blu plugers.

There is a PCC for just about all ecigs, if not there is a USB PassThru and a USB battery pack.

I am pretty much anti-any vendor that tries to sell people on cartridges rather than an easy model to refill, or a model that seems to be designed to save money. Filled Carts are way more expensive than eLiquid refills, not that it can't be done, but if flicking the cart trying to get air out of a cart one is trying to refill (all the Super-Minis I have tried) is fun for you, then more power to you, I guess. The 510, 901, KR808D-1 and more are an easier fill than ANY super-mini with the well at the bottom of the cart, I know.

This thread seems a little "FISHY" to me. Like Phishing for a Brand-Plug for "BLU" attention, if you ask me, just an observation.

 

[BradSmith]

That was really funny.

 

[researcheverything]

I am not sure that I would trust people who just have enough posts to post here... 15-16 is my count, a total between the two of these is 31 right now...

Sorry I havent been around for as long as you, but I am trying... oh oh oh wait... I will not be able to unless you go away. I will always be 7 months newer than you. Sheeeeit... that just wont do. And nope I dont have near as much spare time to post as I would like, someone has to work for a living.

-mini's are not the best, I have tried 3 types. The wells are tiny, and a constant refill. Would Blu qualify? Check the # of posts by the Blu plugers. ..............................

.................I am pretty much anti-any vendor that tries to sell people on cartridges rather than an easy model to refill, or a model that seems to be designed to save money. Filled Carts are way more expensive than eLiquid refills, not that it can't be done, but if flicking the cart trying to get air out of a cart one is trying to refill (all the Super-Minis I have tried) is fun for you, then more power to you, I guess. The 510, 901, KR808D-1 and more are an easier fill than ANY super-mini with the well at the bottom of the cart, I know

I went from smoking two packs of roll your owns a day to 2 carts. If I had gone for something that didn't have the look and feel of a cigarette, who knows.... I most definitely wouldnt buy carts from Blu .... that would make this only half as expensive as before I quit acoustics! At maybe 20 minutes to refill 20 cartridges... I think maybe you are right... too difficult.

Point is ... I like em..... sorry to not be smokin the same cigarette as you..... Ask Mick how that works for ya....... "I can't get no satisfaction"

 

[researcheverything]

If you're looking for just a little more "punch" from the blu, try a Joye 306 attomizer. It gives a slightly better TH and vapor.

Gonna give that a shot! The vapor from MsT's Snickerdoodle is pretty gnarly right now, so I think I should be OK. Not really trying hard to make clouds that may break open and rain at any moment!!!! Thanks for the advice. My wife's Sidesho should be in soon ..... I wanna see how that thing performs too. I recently bought a 510 with manual batt for vaping at sports events..... too much wind for the Blu auto batt.

 

[pdssoft]

The Sidesho is a great PV, if you like the blu, the Sidesho should work fine for you. Also, Sidesho offers manual batteries as well.

 

[Sallana]

I hated the blu. Although, sometimes I wish mine still worked.. the batteries died completely. It doesn't give me consistent TH and vapor but it was nice when I wanted something that felt like an analog.

 

[Mr.Mad]

I purchased a blu... waist of money... Then I got a 510 and 10 mega batteries... got tired of filling carts... now I make mods... Check out the modder section before you waist your money on a blu....

I can bash a blu cause I dont like it and spent 59.99 plus extra parts ... bad performance and battery life.

But blu is really pretty if ya want a what-not to look at..

 

[Danyulc]

I got a Volcano, which is basically the same as Blu, but, the company that sells them is not as evil, lol. IMO, ALL companies are at least a little evil.

Anyway, so far I really like my L88B, carts aren't the greatest, but, I love the PCC and the whole package in general. Carts are sufficient for me, but I used to smoke just 5 cigs a day. Unlike Blu, Volcano actually sells liquid for refilling. However, I've ordered some liquid from Viking Vapor because I want to try some other stuff/flavors.

In the end I'll probably end up buying a 510 one day or something else that comes out in the future. For right now though I really like this lil L88B.

I think part of it is that people just like to figure things out for themselves. You also can't deny that having a super-mini might ease the transition from smoking to vaping for some people. I know I was intially a lot more open to the idea of using an 'electronic cigarette' than I was a 'Box filled with a battery and bottle of juice'!

However, now that I've had a little while to vape, I'm sure I'd love a juice box. I'm still pretty sure this volcano was the right thing for me to start out with. I'd considered the 510 or Magma, Magma is Volcanoecigs.com version of 510. I just didn't like the idea of it being fatter than a cigarette.

Like I said though, after vaping some I now realize that I'd have been fine with a fatter Ecig or even a JuiceBox. I don't regret buying the Volcano at all though. I think the main attraction of Blu to most people and myself was the slick package and attractive price compared to other resellers.

I'm suprised there aren't more resellers out there rebranding and selling 510's at attractive prices. I'd imagine it is only a matter of time though before that happens.

-Danyulc

 

[Danyulc]

One last quick note.

According to the folks at Volcano their L88B is actually using a different battery and atomizer than the Blu L88B. I couldn't tell you for sure though as this is the only PV I've got. I do get consistent TH/Vapor with mine. Can't imagine getting more TH, not really a big fan of TH personally. I like some th, but, not so much it causes discomfort.

I guess TH just depends on what you are doing. When ppl smoke 'special' tobacco they always talk about how awesome their pipe/.... or whatever is because it takes away the throat hit, lol.

Hmm, what about a PV that filters the smoke through water so you can get heroic doses of nicotine in one gigantic puff? I bet the water would absorb the vapor... Not to mention the dangers of emptying a L88B cart in one gigantic mega puff.

-Danyulc

I need a twitter account or something. Must figure out how to be more concise!

 

[the86d]

I purchased a blu... waist of money... Then I got a 510 and 10 mega batteries... got tired of filling carts... now I make mods... Check out the modder section before you waist your money on a blu....

Most people do it "after" and stay with a mods that last all day on one (/one set of) battery (/batteries). A few batteries in the pocket, are worth a PCC in the hand... hehee

I have a 510 PCC and only used it to charge batteries on an AC/DC adapter (via USB), Chuck-adelic, and ProdigyV2-licious faux life. The batts work with both, FYI... and check the Classifieds.

 

[Ay Dee Jay]

One last quick note.

Hmm, what about a PV that filters the smoke through water so you can get heroic doses of nicotine in one gigantic puff? I bet the water would absorb the vapor... Not to mention the dangers of emptying a L88B cart in one gigantic mega puff.

Nicotine is water-soluble so you'd lose quite a bit in the water solution. Most people don't want to take away the vapor, though I could see some benefit in coming up with a way to vape without PG / VG at all. Normal atty / battery setups need viscous, thick "water" (aka PG / VG) to function properly.

I use a traditional hookah to vape (via indirect charcoal heating, though you can buy an electronic heating element) a variety of tobaccos that are treated with VG and dried fruit. You can get a nicotine buzz this way but it's mostly about the ritual and tasting experience, and a LOT of tobacco gets used in the process.

 

[Ay Dee Jay]

I am not sure that I would trust people who just have enough posts to post here... 15-16 is my count, a total between the two of these is 31 right now...

Perhaps you missed the part where I said their "exclusive" claim was basically a deceptive marketing scam designed to trick newbs that only Blu provides a PCC. I invoked the word "scam" appropriately in response to someone joking that people would call Blu a "scam" per se. That marketing claim is deliberately deceptive, and it does annoy me that my one friend who knew what e-cigs were only knew of "Blu."

You are in a Blu discussion, don't be too surprised that some people like them, or need to rationalize their impulse buy

Since I got enough parts to make about 6 510s (if I wanted to, heh) from Tasty Vapor, I've been mainly loaning my Blu to a co-worker who's looking into e-cigs. And it goes in my hanging-with-friends rotation, but I haven't been able to bring myself to relying on it solely for a single day. Yeah, it's weak. You win, I submit.

I think I'm too lazy to send it back and would have buyer's remorse if I wasn't so good at self-deception.

I just got a ton of RN4081 parts (my first buy was an NJOY) from Totally Wicked today and a 510 USB PassThrough. Haven't been loving the Blu much since. The carts are refillable and the (306-esque) atty is dippable and the replacements are quite cheap. It's not totally evil but yeah, it's mostly hype and there are better alternatives. They are brilliant at marketing, and it's time someone else stepped up with a slick, well-priced, well-described, well-marketed alternative.

I also just ordered eGo batts from TV Not a big fan of swapping batteries after 3 weeks of it. Looking at my USB PT for the 510 envisioning all kinds of half-assed mod possibilities if it fails. I'll start very half-assed and work my way into the big leagues.

It's a little disappointing that this is like, the second time someone has actually responded to me and it's this paranoid knee-jerk response. But I'll be charitable and leave it at that, as I love this forum and appreciate all of the unique contributions from every point of view.

 

[Ay Dee Jay]

I'll get one more jab in -- really, the two comments you picked as "scam plants" can be summarized as:

My comment: Blu makes deceptive marketing claims that could be considered a "scam" but I'm not having problems burning out my batteries and am ok with the purchase so far. *shrug*

Other guy: I haven't tried anything else and I like my Blu so far. *shrug*

Really?

LOL.

 

[Ay Dee Jay]

That was really funny.

The obtuseness was uber-amusing, if that's what you mean. Like, ironically funny almost. Ok, am I on candid camera? I need a drink.

 

[Koman]

Is this thread a joke/good sarcasm?

 

[Ay Dee Jay]

Is this thread a joke/good sarcasm?

Yup. Blus are quite reviled by many veteran smokers so the people who like them get defensive from time to time.

Blu as a company discourages the use of liquids and markets their PCC as "exclusive" using weasel words, so they tend to be looked down on quite a bit. Their batteries are automatic too and many vets prefer manual almost exclusively. I like both, but you have to be super careful "dipping or dripping" with an automatic battery.

The batteries don't last long but I still have a place for Blu in my rotation. I just wouldn't use them as my only daily vape e-cig. I was definitely won over by them before I discovered the better bargains out there; namely TastyVapor . Before that I only had NJOY and their yucky carts to compare, and Blu carts (with Johnson Creek juice) are much better stock carts and if you pull the foil off they work better than RN4081 carts IMHO. Haven't tried a PTB or other cart mod yet, and technically pulling the Blu foil off is a mod, so it's not a fair comparison yet.

 

[Danyulc]

I'd have to agree Blu is a bit of a shady company. That was the reason I went with Volcano instead. They have similar hardware, but Volcano's site has a forum with lots of positive experiences from users. Even though Volcano doesn't have a 30-day money back guarantee like Blu does, I still purchased from them and I'm really glad I did.

I noticed a few days after recieving my deluxe kit that one of my atomizers had a crack running through it from the thread area about halfway up towards the mesh end, on the silver part. I contacted their CS and they are shipping me out a new one. Just wanted me to take some pics so they could see the damage.

I also really liked the fact that Volcano sells the same liquid that comes in the carts in bottle form. Because I knew that I'd likely not continue buying prefilled carts. You can get better performance using special mods or even adding some juice to the stock carts on occasion.

The batteries I got are sensitive to sound, but, apparently Volcano got some newer batteries in recently that are only activated when you suck on them. Unfortunately this happened just after I ordered my kit so I got the old kind. They still work quite well though.

I'm really happy with my L88B though. I got some 510 cartos to put on it and they give great performance. Kind of diminishes the sexy sleek look though. The 510 cartos are just slightly fatter, but, are quite heavy compared to normal atty/cart setup. It just changes the weight of the device and gives it a different feel.

I'll probably end up using the cartos at home. When I go out I'll just take the PCC and some prefilled carts or carts I've filled myself. I really like the feel and quiet operation of the L88B in its standard setup. Using SLB Cartos it's pretty quiet as well, but, so far I'm still adjusting to the fatter look/feel. L88B is really close to feeling like a ciggy, but, you definitely lose that when using a Carto.

There are smaller cartos out there, but, they hold a lot less liquid and have this paper/foam coating on them to feel more like a regular ciggy. I'd potentially try 8.5mm small cartos, but only if they were fully 8.5mm without a padded foam/wrapper thingy. I don't like the idea of the paper getting all wet/soggy or whatever.

Anyway, so much for a short informative post, lol.

-Danyulc