Debating new hardware, thoughts?

[jimbob200521]

Hello all. Been vapeing now for a while now, started with Blu's (total crap now, relatively speaking), then moved to a $20 setup from a local smoke shop, then found another local shop that does just vapeing, juices hardware, equipment, etc. From there, I have upgraded my tank from a non-serviceable POS to a Kangertech Genitank Mini. My battery has also gone from a basic eGo battery to a Kangertech VV ipow. The more I browse this forum, the more I want to get a second setup, or upgrade mine.

Based on the hardware my local shop has and what I'm looking to spend, I've got it narrowed down to two options. First, I could try an Aspire Nautilus tank on my current battery then move my Genitank to my backup eGo battery. Violla, two setups. OR, and this is almost what I'm leaning towards, I could get an eleaf iStick and put it on my current tank. The only downside to that is I won't end up with two setups.

So what do y'all more experienced vapers out there think? Would I benefit much from a battery upgrade on my current setup (is the iStick that much better than my ipow?), or should I opt to try a different tank setup? Any thoughts/advice are appreciated, thanks guys!

Edit: Forgot to mention, I'd like to keep whatever purchase I do to less than $40, or about there. Also, I'd like to stay with a smaller sized tank as I carry it with me all the time and it has to fit in my pocket comfortably.

 

[Katmar]

Bumping for an answer!!!!

 

[IMRs]

Hello all. Been vapeing now for a while now, started with Blu's (total crap now, relatively speaking), then moved to a $20 setup from a local smoke shop, then found another local shop that does just vapeing, juices hardware, equipment, etc. From there, I have upgraded my tank from a non-serviceable POS to a Kangertech Genitank Mini. My battery has also gone from a basic eGo battery to a Kangertech VV ipow. The more I browse this forum, the more I want to get a second setup, or upgrade mine.

Based on the hardware my local shop has and what I'm looking to spend, I've got it narrowed down to two options. First, I could try an Aspire Nautilus tank on my current battery then move my Genitank to my backup eGo battery. Violla, two setups. OR, and this is almost what I'm leaning towards, I could get an eleaf iStick and put it on my current tank. The only downside to that is I won't end up with two setups.

So what do y'all more experienced vapers out there think? Would I benefit much from a battery upgrade on my current setup (is the iStick that much better than my ipow?), or should I opt to try a different tank setup? Any thoughts/advice are appreciated, thanks guys!

Edit: Forgot to mention, I'd like to keep whatever purchase I do to less than $40, or about there. Also, I'd like to stay with a smaller sized tank as I carry it with me all the time and it has to fit in my pocket comfortably.

This is what I'm using right now with an Aspire Nautilus Mini on top.
Sigelei ZMAX V3
The photo shows a "Round Top" style and they are out of stock, but they still have the "Flat Top" style. This is an awesome deal for a Sigelei! They even give you a year warranty on it.
Another option would be the iStick for a Nautilus mini. I do carry the Zmax in my pocket (carefully though).

 

[IMRs]

http://vapenw.com/istick-by-eleaf

 

[IMRs]

Zmax (flat top) on the left
And by the way, Welcome to the forum!

 

[Fattlestar]

The iStick is an upgrade compared to the IPOW you currently have. Keep in mind though, that the iStick has some problems, which include poor threading and a sinking 510 connection, and unreliable power at lower settings.

The Nautilus is an upgrade compared to the Genitank you currently have, particularly if you buy BVC coils for it instead of the BDC coils. Still, the Genitank is a fine clearomizer.

If I had only an IPOW and a Genitank, which would I buy? Very difficult choice, but I'd probably go with the Nautilus first. Two setups is much better, that gives you something to fall back on (or at least alternate), as well as the benefits of having two flavors going at once and having a setup to use while the other is charging or the other tank is being cleaned and drying.

 

[Evaravenspell]

Will you like box mods? I know a step above the BLU's are ego batteries but seriously you can skip those and go for something better and something worth the moolah. Go for regulated mods like vv/w setups or you can try mech mods with some nice tanks

 

[jimbob200521]

iStick by Eleaf Simple Pack (20W) ON SALE @ VapeNW com $24.99

Now THAT is a price worth jumping on, especially considering my local vape shop wants $50 for an iStick!

And by the way, Welcome to the forum!

Thank you!

This is what I'm using right now with an Aspire Nautilus Mini on top.
Sigelei ZMAX V3
The photo shows a "Round Top" style and they are out of stock, but they still have the "Flat Top" style. This is an awesome deal for a Sigelei! They even give you a year warranty on it.
Another option would be the iStick for a Nautilus mini. I do carry the Zmax in my pocket (carefully though).

The iStick is an upgrade compared to the IPOW you currently have. Keep in mind though, that the iStick has some problems, which include poor threading and a sinking 510 connection, and unreliable power at lower settings.

The Nautilus is an upgrade compared to the Genitank you currently have, particularly if you buy BVC coils for it instead of the BDC coils. Still, the Genitank is a fine clearomizer.

If I had only an IPOW and a Genitank, which would I buy? Very difficult choice, but I'd probably go with the Nautilus first. Two setups is much better, that gives you something to fall back on (or at least alternate), as well as the benefits of having two flavors going at once and having a setup to use while the other is charging or the other tank is being cleaned and drying.

Fattlestar: I've been trying to follow the iStick thread here (but jeez, who can keep up hah) so I'm somewhat familiar with some of the issues it has. I hope I don't have those issues but only time will tell because...

Guys, I decided to pull the trigger. I checked out the link from IMRs for the iStick at $25. I've tried one out a couple times locally and really liked it (felt good in my hand, dug the settings, vaped real well), I've also been trying to read/learn what I could about them and their issues, and after feeling like I knew what I was in for, thought it worth it. Then impulse buying combined with low prices struck. I wound up ordering a Protank 3 and the air flow controller along with the iStick; hey, it was only another $13.99, can you blame me?! haha

So I guess I wound up with a new setup after all. I don't think the Protank 3 is all that bad, probably would have rather had the Protank 2 but they didn't have them on VapeNW that I could find. So the Protank 3 it is. I did get it in 2ohm which is something else I've wanted to have (a setup higher than 1.5ohm). So I hope I came out alright!

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I like to try things, so I have a lot of different toppers. It also lets me have different juices ready to go as my mood changes. I like certain ones for morning coffee, throughout the day and then lessor nic in the evening when I am sitting and relaxing. Having multiple toppers is good for me.

 

[edyle]

Hello all. Been vapeing now for a while now, started with Blu's (total crap now, relatively speaking), then moved to a $20 setup from a local smoke shop, then found another local shop that does just vapeing, juices hardware, equipment, etc. From there, I have upgraded my tank from a non-serviceable POS to a Kangertech Genitank Mini. My battery has also gone from a basic eGo battery to a Kangertech VV ipow. The more I browse this forum, the more I want to get a second setup, or upgrade mine.

Based on the hardware my local shop has and what I'm looking to spend, I've got it narrowed down to two options. First, I could try an Aspire Nautilus tank on my current battery then move my Genitank to my backup eGo battery. Violla, two setups. OR, and this is almost what I'm leaning towards, I could get an eleaf iStick and put it on my current tank. The only downside to that is I won't end up with two setups.

So what do y'all more experienced vapers out there think? Would I benefit much from a battery upgrade on my current setup (is the iStick that much better than my ipow?), or should I opt to try a different tank setup? Any thoughts/advice are appreciated, thanks guys!

Edit: Forgot to mention, I'd like to keep whatever purchase I do to less than $40, or about there. Also, I'd like to stay with a smaller sized tank as I carry it with me all the time and it has to fit in my pocket comfortably.

Go for Two setups.

 

[IMRs]

Now THAT is a price worth jumping on, especially considering my local vape shop wants $50 for an iStick!



Thank you!





Fattlestar: I've been trying to follow the iStick thread here (but jeez, who can keep up hah) so I'm somewhat familiar with some of the issues it has. I hope I don't have those issues but only time will tell because...

Guys, I decided to pull the trigger. I checked out the link from IMRs for the iStick at $25. I've tried one out a couple times locally and really liked it (felt good in my hand, dug the settings, vaped real well), I've also been trying to read/learn what I could about them and their issues, and after feeling like I knew what I was in for, thought it worth it. Then impulse buying combined with low prices struck. I wound up ordering a Protank 3 and the air flow controller along with the iStick; hey, it was only another $13.99, can you blame me?! haha

So I guess I wound up with a new setup after all. I don't think the Protank 3 is all that bad, probably would have rather had the Protank 2 but they didn't have them on VapeNW that I could find. So the Protank 3 it is. I did get it in 2ohm which is something else I've wanted to have (a setup higher than 1.5ohm). So I hope I came out alright!

I hope you get a good one too, I haven't had any issues with mine and it's about 3 months old.

 

[Mrdaputer]

iStick by Eleaf Simple Pack (20W) ON SALE @ VapeNW com $24.99

Have you ordered anything from them?

 

[IMRs]

Have you ordered anything from them?

When (what I believe) the very first iSticks came on the market about 3 months ago, I bought one from them on Ebay.
Also on Ebay, I bought my latest Sigelei Zmax v3 from them. I like the company. Good quality stuff and good Customer Service.

 

[jimbob200521]

When (what I believe) the very first iSticks came on the market about 3 months ago, I bought one from them on Ebay.
Also on Ebay, I bought my latest Sigelei Zmax v3 from them. I like the company. Good quality stuff and good Customer Service.

Good quality stuff, good customer service, now let's hope for quick shipping and it'll be the total package!!

 

[IMRs]

Good quality stuff, good customer service, now let's hope for quick shipping and it'll be the total package!!

If I remember correctly, they were rather quick like lightning for both of my toys!

 

[jimbob200521]

If I remember correctly, they were rather quick like lightning for both of my toys!

Yeah, judging by so many of the posts around here, y'all are about as patient as I am lol

 

[IMRs]

Yeah, judging by so many of the posts around here, y'all are about as patient as I am lol

Vapemail is the BEST! Mail handlers hate us because they are always attacked and stalked on Vapemail day.

 

[jimbob200521]

Vapemail is the BEST! Mail handlers hate us because they are always attacked and stalked on Vapemail day.

Woo hoo! Shipped today!