Comparable to EGO with Clearomizer?

[elothen]

So, thinking about my posts one would think I'm hocking EGO's and Clearomizers. That's not really my intent, it's just all (other than the Provari and standard 510 tanks) that I have experience with and feel like it's a really good starting combo. I'd like to hear from some of you on other options that would be good contenders for this combo that I could research/recommend so that I'm not so one-sided.

Keep in mind I'm ruling out options like the BLU, V2 and really anything that tries to mimic the look of a real cigarette. I had a bad experience and really think they have a high failure rate when it comes to switching people off of analogs. My personal opinion though, YMMV. If I'm going to recommend something to other new users then I need to have some personal confidence in it as well.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[Flyer]

I think you'll find a lot of people agree with you here.

 

[recidivus]

If I'm going to recommend something to other new users then I need to have some personal confidence in it as well.

It's the same w/me. I can't recommend what I haven't used, and I can't afford to try even a quarter of what's out there (unless a vendor decides to send me something by mistake...). Hopefully there's a meet here this month so I can get out and hands-on some stuff. I wish I could recommend more PVs, because that would mean I have a big collection of hardware and that would rock my socks. I want one of everything. EVERYTHING.

 

[Syssie]

i think you're rigth and i think like you !!!

 

[KDude]

I don't think it's just a good starting combo. It's just a good combo. I see no need to upgrade from the same basic thing (basically 3.7 ish volts with a clearo?). I think the standard ego-C (and now ecab) setup is roughly equivalent. I get a little more muted flavor compared to a CE3 clearo, but much better flavor than I've had from CE2s and cartos. I've been using that lately. I also use clearos on a 3.7 mod (altsmoke BB), on 510 sticks, and KR8 cigs.

 

[elothen]

Well this hasn't been as fun as I thought it'd might be ;-)

KDude: you make a good point. It really is a solid all around combo and I agree that a lot of people could stop right there and be perfectly satisfied. I do however think you're missing something if you don't try a Twist though. The higher voltage is REALLY nice. Then if you decide higher voltage doesn't do anything for you then you've still got a nice 1000mah battery @ 3.6v for just a few dollars (~$8?) more.

 

[Harplayr]

Well this hasn't been as fun as I thought it'd might be ;-)

KDude: you make a good point. It really is a solid all around combo and I agree that a lot of people could stop right there and be perfectly satisfied. I do however think you're missing something if you don't try a Twist though. The higher voltage is REALLY nice. Then if you decide higher voltage doesn't do anything for you then you've still got a nice 1000mah battery @ 3.6v for just a few dollars (~$8?) more.

I agree that the Twist is a great "next step" for somebody with an Ego or Kgo. It's also a good first PV.

That said, I tend to listen to the person looking and base my reccomendations on what they feel comfortable with. If they're looking for a cig-style format I'll reccommend a Volt, if they are comfortable with something larger or more pricy I'll give suggestions accordingly.

 

[Mroutlaw]

Personally, for someone looking for a 510 connection,I would recommend a kgo with clearomizers or ce3 over the ego. The ego just doesnt have enough power at 3.4v unless they are using LR coils, and my personal feeling is that you should use LR On a 650mah battery becaus it will drain too fast and then be unhappy.

The kgo is 3.7. If you use a kgo with a 2.4ohm coil, you would need to use a 2.0ohm coil to get the same results with an ego. So in the long run, you will get a longer battery life with the kgo


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[teamscon]

Ego is an awesome starter kit. Be sure to buy 1.8ohm low res attys for best performance with ego kits. I no longer use the ego, but my wife does and loves it. Anything over that ive found isnt warm enough.

I thought ego was regulated to 3.7v .. Someone said 3.4v ? (My wife uses 1000mah ego battery .. I use a ego-t upgrade 2200mah battery as a backup for my vv)

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

So, thinking about my posts one would think I'm hocking EGO's and Clearomizers. That's not really my intent, it's just all (other than the Provari and standard 510 tanks) that I have experience with and feel like it's a really good starting combo. I'd like to hear from some of you on other options that would be good contenders for this combo that I could research/recommend so that I'm not so one-sided.

Keep in mind I'm ruling out options like the BLU, V2 and really anything that tries to mimic the look of a real cigarette. I had a bad experience and really think they have a high failure rate when it comes to switching people off of analogs. My personal opinion though, YMMV. If I'm going to recommend something to other new users then I need to have some personal confidence in it as well.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Actually Blu and V2 have a very high success rate for converting people to vaping. A lot of smokers wouldn't try larger PVs when initially converting.

Many people stay with Blu or V2, it's all they need. Others realize they need longer battery life and bigger batteries are the only way to get it.

Ego is an awesome starter kit. Be sure to buy 1.8ohm low res attys for best performance with ego kits. I no longer use the ego, but my wife does and loves it. Anything over that ive found isnt warm enough.

I thought ego was regulated to 3.7v .. Someone said 3.4v ? (My wife uses 1000mah ego battery .. I use a ego-t upgrade 2200mah battery as a backup for my vv)

People interchange eGo and Joye eGo when referring to eGos.

Joye eGos are regulated to 3.4 volts. eGo clones are unregulated and come off the charger at 4.2 volts and signal recharge at 3.5 volts. Their average voltage is 3.7 volts.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

To start someone my reco is a Kgo. If they really want a cig sized than I reco the Volt- with all their giveaways, discounts and superior CS it's a great PV. A's far A's the Twist goes if smoke really wants one so be it BUT I find the pricing for a starter kit way too high. A friend has one and he likes it but wishes he had bought a VTube. Myself, friends and converts are quite happy with tbe Kgo BUT also have friends that are happy with their LT, Provari eGo C and various other PVs. A's fort the Blu, V2 I'm not impressed because of the price and the fact that Blu supports and endorces pre filled cartos. But the fact remains MANY Vapers began on these overpriced PVs and some still use them on a daily basis- anything is good A's ling A's it keeps people off the stinkies. Delivery systems....Much love and hate for cartos, Clearos, attys, tanks....I have discovered if one enjoys fiddling and tinkering, such as myself, Vaping is always an awesome experience. I've modded all sorts of stuff- PVs, cartos, Clearos, etc to my or my friends personal taste and have been Vaping my sweet spot for a long time.

 

[Berylanna]

Actually Blu and V2 have a very high success rate for converting people to vaping. A lot of smokers wouldn't try larger PVs when initially converting.

Many people stay with Blu or V2, it's all they need. Others realize they need longer battery life and bigger batteries are the only way to get it.

Joye eGos are regulated to 3.4 volts. eGo clones are unregulated and come off the charger at 4.2 volts and signal recharge at 3.5 volts. Their average voltage is 3.7 volts.

No way I ever ever would have started vaping if it were not for Blu disposables (which do not vape anything like the other Blus) -- but when I realized those were too expensive I started looking for alternatives. Tried several.

Not counting the Twist, which I kind-of wish I had decided to spend the $$ on (but as a beginner, no WAY) I think there are 3 good choices for converting, depending on how much they want a cig lookalike vs long battery life.

For lookalikes (I know you said no but these are good): volt 78mm. Get the Bloog cartos, they are a teeny lower resistance.

For ease-of-use with long battery life: A Volt X2 automatic, again with Bloog cartos.

For solid kit with clearos: Volt X2 manual with their clearos, but FIRST find the directions about making sure the top ring is seated, and holding the clearo upside-down when screwing onto the battery, and continuing to pull after letting go of the button. And tipping it to keep the wick wet.

Basically I do not think most clearos are a good choice for a beginner, period. Too many things can go wrong. And a lot of beginners object to manuals, though it does not take long to learn they are a safer bet.

People recommended a kGo with 3.0 cartos to me, and I thought I was soooo smart, I got 2-ohms. And they burned and tasted metallic and killed all the flavor (because the kGo is not regulated, I believe, so it comes off the charger at 4.2 volts) so I instantly hated them. If you recommend eGo I don't think they will be happy without lower-resitance cartos.

Blu disposables have a LOT of vapor, a really cool LED that gets other smokers asking questions, and easy to use. If they were $5 each instead of $10 I would never have discovered how much better we can do with "real" products.

 

[RossMc]

I upgraded to the eGo with Clearomizer when I bought the Vision eGo kit from Liberty Flights, Coming from the SkyCig it's the best thing I've done.

 

[Jixchel]

Most probably know my opinion of clearos from other posts, dull flavors, leaks, lasting 1 hour to 1 week. Myself I now avoid them like the plague, those I had tried were enough to turn me away from all future versions, and anything even resembling one. I've heard great things about the ViVI Nova, even considered giving it a shot even though its insides look exactly like the clearos. Instead I was introduced to atomizers and direct dripping (which is not for everyone) and I have never looked back. I finally found what I had been missing with the clearos, the cartos, the ego-c, the ego-t. Excellent flavor, throat hit, and vapor.

 

[Harplayr]

Actually Blu and V2 have a very high success rate for converting people to vaping. A lot of smokers wouldn't try larger PVs when initially converting.

Many people stay with Blu or V2, it's all they need. Others realize they need longer battery life and bigger batteries are the only way to get it.
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This is true. Blu got me started on vaping and I quit using analogs with Blu. Even though there are better cig look-a-likes out there, they do work.

I’m certain that there’s a whole lot of ex-smokers that to this day continue to use their cig lookalike PV’s like a Blu or V2 happily unaware that there are much better systems out there. I think that the people that frequent this and other forums do not represent the average person that takes up vaping. Just like in the car forums and other enthusiast sites we’re more into it than the average person. This sometimes clouds our judgment and causes us to dismiss out of hand “builder grade” systems like Blu.