Buying My First Mod (List Inside)

[Whitechapel]

After speaking with a friend and deciding I want more out of the experience than my Twist, it was suggested I pick up a mod. I want to go digital because I am nowhere near ready for a mechanical. Here is the list we came up with. What do you think?

• Vamo mod: https://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004394/1509700-vamo-v5-variable-voltage-wattage-mod-apv
• RSST Genesis tank: Genuine Smoktech RSST RBA Genesis Rebuildable Tank System Authentic US Seller | eBay
• Batteries x2: http://www.provape.com/AW-IMR-Batteries-18350-p/aw18350.htm
• Intellicharger: http://www.fasttech.com/products/1421/10001637/1319800-nitecore-i2-lithium-li-ion-ni-mh-ni-cd-smart
• Wire: Kanthal A 1 Wire 30 Gauge 01 Resistance Heating Wire 50 ft Spool Free SHIP | eBay
• Screen: 3" x 6" 500 Mesh Stainless Steel Woven Wire Cloth Screen Filtration USA | eBay

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Have you held a vamo in 18650 mode?

 

[elfy]

im seeing this page for the first time today, it has stuff on it (as in, best/cheapest prices and where you get em)

PennyVaper.com

the mvp 2.0 is popular, and so is the SVD..

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...uys-one-do-i-get-mvs-cant-afford-provari.html

this is a long discussion here on ecf about Mods, made me look close at the SVD and the MVP 2.0. Apparently the MVP has a super hard to press button on it, and you cant swap out the battery...but other than that, folks kinda rave about it. The SVD has swappable batteries but its basically the same thing I guess as the MVP.

I think the lowest price on the SVD is about 47 bucks by itself, on here:

Innokin iTaste SVD Express

edit: you know, for the price (about 40 bucks) the mvp 2 is hard to beat, comes with tank+batt too...its the all in one. is it perfect? naw. but folks love it.

 

[Whitechapel]

Have you held a vamo in 18650 mode?

No. My friend says it'd be as big as my Twist and as wide as a cigar.

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Thing is huge. I think the only way it's comfortable is in one of the smaller modes. Is there a shop around where you can see different mods in person

 

[Radio]

I got a vamo v3. Great mod if you don't mind all the jokes. The relay race baton, pocket rocket, the neuralizer etc.

 

[OperationMove]

I am said friend that OP mentioned, and usually a mech user in 18500 mode. I totally understand what you're saying, but almost any VV mod (SVD, tesla, Zmax) are all monster sized in 650 mode with a tank type atty on them. It's the nature of the beast I guess. Compared to a T-3 tank and a Ego-twist though, it'll be a big difference.

 

[OperationMove]

Plus I was a much heavier smoker, since he said he'll be using the vamo at home mostly, I recommended switching and going with 350's, that'll help cut the size down some since he'll be near a charger.

 

[Topdogie01]

go over coil building with your friend and get some practice before going only rebuildable. its frusterating when you are starting and it should work but doesnt. also have a multimeter. always need a multimeter when building your own coils.

 

[OlDogNewTricks]

The SVD uses pulse width modulation (PWM). I don't own one and wouldn't buy a PWM device, I don't like the way that 'regulates' voltage. This also removes the Vamo from any of my lists. I own and use the MVP 2 as well as an eVic (might want to look at this one). Yes, the mvp's fire button is stiff, but I got used to it in a day or so. Love the fact that I NEVER have to worry about it going off in my pocket. Locking mods is something that I ALWAYS forget to do, hehehe. I LOVE variable wattage, screw on an atomizer and it runs at my favorite 8 watts. No fiddling. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Yep. That rattlesnaking. That's what I don't like. I'm looking for a DNA 20 device

 

[Chas F.]

I second the suggestion to have a multimeter on hand if you're going to rebuild. Absolutely necessary if you want to stay safe. I haven't used mesh yet, I went from silica to cotton and there I remain. I've heard some good things about the Vamo but chose the SVD for myself, which I really like. Good luck!

 

[elfy]

I kinda want an MVP 2 but I just started this vaping trek; I should get the most bang out of my basic evod vv for a bit longer.

But its difficult, cuz I see something shiny and then I want it. OO SHINY *pounce*.

Wait thats a bottlecap.

Vape tech has come so far in just a year and some; no telling where it will be in even 6 months. I have learned how to do coils, and that at least is an upgrade thats fun to do and helps with vape quality. I prefer to wrap them over a drill bit, the one I did by hand was awful (on silica wick too) and kept shredding the wick because I was trying to adjust it. A mess!

I prefer cotton wicks now, so simple to swap that out.

 

[Ed_C]

From what I've read they all use PWM. It's just that some use a chip with a low 33Hz rate which cases the rattlesnake effect. Does the SVD use the 33Hz chip? I wasn't sure about that.

The SVD uses pulse width modulation (PWM). I don't own one and wouldn't buy a PWM device, I don't like the way that 'regulates' voltage. This also removes the Vamo from any of my lists. I own and use the MVP 2 as well as an eVic (might want to look at this one). Yes, the mvp's fire button is stiff, but I got used to it in a day or so. Love the fact that I NEVER have to worry about it going off in my pocket. Locking mods is something that I ALWAYS forget to do, hehehe. I LOVE variable wattage, screw on an atomizer and it runs at my favorite 8 watts. No fiddling. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!

 

[undeadninja125]

I am going to be getting either the Magneto or the MVP. I can't decide. I want the MVP for the built in battery, as I do not have the budget to buy a lot of batteries and the chargers for the magneto.

Sent from my Galaxy S 4

 

[Jonny_B]

I am going to be getting either the Magneto or the MVP. I can't decide. I want the MVP for the built in battery, as I do not have the budget to buy a lot of batteries and the chargers for the magneto.

Sent from my Galaxy S 4

I own both, they're both good for what they are but I've found my MVP sitting in my vape box just collecting dust after going mechanical.

 

[Hatren]

I have an RSST on my Vamo V5 and it works great. Just make sure when you're building, you get your coil ABOVE 1.2 ohms, or else it won't fire. I use dual 2mm silica wicks and 32awg kanthal at 1.6 ohms and it works perfectly!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

After speaking with a friend and deciding I want more out of the experience than my Twist, it was suggested I pick up a mod. I want to go digital because I am nowhere near ready for a mechanical. Here is the list we came up with. What do you think?

• Vamo mod: https://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004394/1509700-vamo-v5-variable-voltage-wattage-mod-apv
• RSST Genesis tank: Genuine Smoktech RSST RBA Genesis Rebuildable Tank System Authentic US Seller | eBay
• Batteries x2: AW IMR 18350 Batteries: Ecigarette Batteries, ECig Batteries, Battery 18500
• Intellicharger: http://www.fasttech.com/products/1421/10001637/1319800-nitecore-i2-lithium-li-ion-ni-mh-ni-cd-smart
• Wire: Kanthal A 1 Wire 30 Gauge 01 Resistance Heating Wire 50 ft Spool Free SHIP | eBay
• Screen: 3" x 6" 500 Mesh Stainless Steel Woven Wire Cloth Screen Filtration USA | eBay

I would be wary of buying the chromed brass Vamo- fingerprint magnet, scratches very easily and finish can wear off. A friend bought the Chrome and babied it big time- within 2 weeks it looked horrible cuz of the scratches. SS all the way. Everything else looks good. My 10+ month old SS Vamo looks great.

 

[fyrman21]

My Vamo V3 in 18650 mode with an AGA-T2 and a drip tip is 8.5 inches long. It's way too huge to be portable like that. In 18350 mode its a bit better at 7.25 inches but still way to big for me to lug around. Its my tester mod now before I slap a fresh build on my Provari.

 

[Baditude]

Yep. That rattlesnaking. That's what I don't like. I'm looking for a DNA 20 device

From what I've read they all use PWM. It's just that some use a chip with a low 33Hz rate which cases the rattlesnake effect. Does the SVD use the 33Hz chip? I wasn't sure about that.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/variable-voltage-apv-discussion/488840-rattlesnake-effect-why-cheapo-vv-exception-itaste-mvp-dont-vape-same-provari-dna20d.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/381232-provari-oscope-vs-vamo.html

There have been discussions on this forum on the difference in the PWM (pulse width modulation) frequency cycles of the cheaper 33.3 hz "rattlesnake" PVs versus the higher 800 frequency cycles of the MVP, Innokin VV3, Provari, and the DNA mods. Not everyone can hear the rattlesnake sound (it is nearly sub-sonic) and not everyone notices the difference in the vape experience.

I own both Provari's and an MVP, along with a couple of other VV devices which use the 33.3 hz chip. I can tell the difference. It's subtle, but its there. I rarely use my 33.3 hz PV's because I prefer the Provari and MVP's smoother vape. The 33.3 hz PV's have to be adjusted to a lower voltage output due to their harsher (to me) vape.

Would you be able to tell the difference between a 33.3 hz vs 800 hz chip? Only if you had both to compare side by side.