Can somebody tell me the goods and bads comparing a Lavatube V2 and V-Max?

[pizza2me]

Or point me to a thread(s) where it has already been discussed??? (And, no, I don't need to know that neither are as good as a provari. )

I'm just looking to get a backup or two and not finding what the differences are between these. And what's better on one than the other, etc...

Thanks!

 

[billherbst]

To which V2 are you referring? The L-Rider Lambo V2 or the Young June chrome V2? Those devices have different specs.

 

[pizza2me]

uh boy!! I didn't know there was two LT V2's

How's about what's the difference in those two? I don't need chrome. I have a couple V1 LTs and happy with them. Was going to get a couple V2s in a coop or something and started seeing this v-max.

Thanks for your help!

 

[carlton]

He may be talking about the actual LavaTube 2, from Volcano. And if that's the case, no one can really answer because no one has one.

The big differences will be a single battery for an LT and stacked batteries for the VMax. Also, single button versus multiple buttons and aesthetics. Performance will depend upon the LT version.

 

[pizza2me]

Thanks carlton. That's the only real difference I've found is stacked batts or not. But, wasn't sure. Also I saw some gripes about the v-max, but it may have been betas or first runs. And, of course, there were some issues with the first runs of lavatubes.

I guess price may make the choice for me as I don't mind stacking batts. (I'd rather have a couple more buzz pros, but can't afford that just like I can't afford a couple provari's).

Anybody else that can chime in I'd appreciate it.

 

[Harold Smith]

Just wondering but are these two just knock offs? The L-Rider Lambo V2 or the Young June chrome V2. I mean didnt they just copy these from the lava tube?

 

[tinstar15]

Pretty much everything out of China is a knock off of something. They have some things that weren't copied, but either form factor or performance are taken from other devices to one extent or another. I don't think that there is much use in referring to anything chinese as a knock off though. Even items that look identical from two different manufacturers have different assemblies and components inside.

From what I was told, chinese ecig manufacturers don't actually manufacture the entire device in house. They acquire parts and components from numerous manufacturers specializing in that area and then do the final assembly at their facility. An ego battery may have a button from manufacturer A and a battery cell from B and a control board from C and a connector from D and so on.

Kits can include parts from twenty different manufacturers and four different assembly plants. The packaging may be the only thing that, whatever company name is on the box, actually 'made'.

The chinese are also known to rip off names like crazy. Look on Alibaba and you will find 1000+ different genuine Joye egos or whatever. That is why I consider anything from china to be a crapshoot. I have some great stuff from China but i have also had plenty of duds or mediocre components.

 

[Cuando]

I have yet to pick up a 'big boy' APV or anything, but as far as variable voltage, I can tell you that once you get a vv device, you will have effectively made all non-vv devices obsolete, almost. I have been using the Twist, but when I have to use one of my other eGo batteries, I feel like I'm missing out, and have even tried to dial my voltage up or down on them.

 

[SunRam]

Stacked batts says it all, just read the ECF safety specs for VV Tube mods. The ONLY devices that have ever caused serious bodily harm, were devices using stacked batteries. For me it is a no brainer to go with the Young June V2.0 Lavatube with 3.2 amp limit (around $59 for the mod only), or the new Lavatube V2 from Volcanoecigs for $80 mod only (yet to be released, but is due VERY soon). Both utilises a single 18650 IMR battery, the safest possible VV Metal Tube Mod configuration.

 

[billyb1122]

Before I give my opinion, I request that you all don't blast me if you disagree. Since the OP asked for opinions, I'm sharing mine in hopes to help. It is only one man's opinion.
I received a lava tube 2nd generation at about the same time as my ego twist battery. Shortly thereafter, I received my Provari. You all know which device is my primary. I then had the LT and
twist as backups. I found that I never bothered to use the LT as it just felt... Well, I don't know how it felt. I just for some reason never wanted to use it. I did however find that the twist still got used pretty often. Plus, the twist is small enough to lug around as a spare. Therefore, I gave the LT away. So I'm saying, if you are looking for a backup, the twist would be a less expensive option that feels more solid than the larger Chinese PVs.