Budget APV setup?

[revco]

The main reason I'm eyeing an APV is because it seems to I can fiddle with it the most to get it to my liking, I'm shooting for an experiance that's a cross between vapor and hookah. I'm not planning on getting a setup for a good month or so...money is a little. My budget is most likely in the $50-$100 range, preferably closer to $50 than $100 lol. What do you mean by "safer"?

Sorry I'm late to the party in responding to you. Mechs require a basic knowledge of electronics, safe battery chemistry in many cases and most certainly, understanding the resistance of your coils that you'll build. Again, it's not hard, but if you get it wrong...you can blow up a battery, destroy a battery or even start a fire. APV's have protection circuits that prevent these things from happening, plus they offer a lot more features that you won't find on most mechs. With a mech, YOU are the only safety feature...there's nothing to stop you from doing something wrong. None of these things are out of reach for a reasonably intelligent person, but it's generally advised to get your feet wet and when you're sure you want to make the jump...make it then. An APV you can toss around willy nilly for the most part, a mech can start a fire in your house or car if you treat it that way...get it?

And Shaunnieboy is correct...mechs are cheaper buy-in for the gear, but the supporting gear can get more expensive in a hurry...depending on what you do. For me, I'm glad I started with the easy stuff...even though I went from easy to advanced in less than 30 days. I don't regret it at all...it was just a better transition and learning curve for me.

For that budget, I'd probably recommend the Innokin gear...an MVP kit, which is a really good mod that should last you quite a while. You might also consider the SVD, which takes separate batteries (a good thing in my view) that can be replaced on the fly. The Vamo is also good, but I've read that it doesn't hold up as long. Using a mod that takes spare batteries means you can replace them if they ever fail on you...they don't last forever, you know. I'd probably pair it up with a Kanger Mini-Pro tank, but the Innokin heads are also a fine bit of kit...the iClear 30's are a bit better IMO. I've tried both and lean towards the Kangers myself, but that's kind of the fun in e-cigs...you can experiment to find what you like.

Good luck!

 

[edyle]

Since the first word in the subject of this thread is Budget,

Not for mobile vaping, unless you've got a usb battery pack in your pocket;

since its voltage regulated also, it qualifies as Advanced, in my book.
Too bad theres no VW one out yet.

 

[Practical]

I got a Vamo V5 two batteries and a charger for about $65. My 510 threads are about stripped, so I ended up buying a MVP2 kit for under $50. The Vamo is very feature rich, but not as well built. The MVP on the other hand is so much more hassle free.I use a Kayfun and mini pro tanks on it and it is very solid. The battery lasts all day and all I do is charge it overnight, the usb charging and ability to use it in a pinch to charge my cell phone if needed is a plus.. I still have the Vamo and use it for an Igo-l rda and it is perfect as my back up. If I had it all to do over, I would just have 2 MVP's until and if I decide to go to more premium gear (DNA 20-30) mods. The MVP doesn't seem to use a pulse code mod chip and gives in my opinion a little smoother vape (although doesn't have as high of a wattage/voltage limit).

Love my MVP2!