Decisions Decisions Decisions

[Mike Sheda]

I'm thinking either of
Smoktech SID VV/VW MOD [05-C-4-3] - $30.00 : Healthcabin Electronic Cigarettes - Wholesale and Retail
or
$37.21 INNOKIN iTaste SVD Telescoping Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
or
$32.18 Vamo V3 Brass E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - with extension part at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping


So many options, so little time.
I'd love a provari, but it's too steep, and I think I want a VW as well as a VV (I have ctwists now)

I use pro-tanks, and I think it would look good on top of any of them.
Just wish they were available in blue

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome , but out of your list , I would skip the SVD , and maybe even the Vamo . The SID has been getting some decent reviews lately .And as for the Provari , it's only VV , and it's overpriced . I know a lot of people swear by them , but I'm not one of them . Had a V1 , as well as a V2 . Found out the warranty wasn't as good as they claim . And now , mostly into mechanicals and RBA's . I guess I like the tinkering aspect of those . Good Luck on your decision . Oh , maybe even look at the sigelei V3 , or V5 Sigelei Z-max . I have several , never had a problem .

 

[Mike Sheda]

I looked at the ZMAX, but I prefer the look if the SID over that. I'm leaning towards that one, and almost pulled the trigger on it last night. $30.00 is a great price, but it also looks like it's a long ship, so I was hoping to find someone domestic with one in stock. It's worth about 1.00 a day not to wait

 

[Azmo]

Out of the three, I would skip the Vamo. It just feels cheap. I have an SVD and love it, but I can't say much about the SID because I've never tried one.

I use the SVD and a Sigelei ZMAX Telescopic Flat top. I love them both.

 

[peterforpats]

gotta second the sigelei suggestion- I have the sigelei telescope v3 flattop and have run it HARD for 5-6 months and it keeps on cranking. ANY battery configuration you want without extra tubes to mess with(just an extra battery cap) and any clearo, carto, or tank on top looks and works fine. brushed stainless steel without a squeak or rattle it feels substantial. you can get a full kit (batteries ,charger, etc .)for $60-$70. you may get different but you won't get better for the price. later on, when the madness strikes, you can spend more on all sorts of expensive stuff(don't worry, just about everyone does) but I still use my flattop every day.

 

[sidious_999]

Skip the svd IMO You will get frustrated with it. If you like the price get a vamo if you don't care get a zmax or Sid

I have all of them or have had and I always go back to my vamo I think it's better built than my Sid. The button on the Sid drives me crazy but I put up with it.

 

[Mike Sheda]

Or I could do the sensible thing and order all 3

 

[trouble1000]

Just to throw a spanner in the works.

I use the Vamo and the SVD on a daily basis and love them both. Haven't tried the SID though so can't comment. I guess it's just a case of different strokes for different folks. Having said that, I am getting more into mechs now, for work use - a bit more pocket friendly.

 

[Adventurebound]

That's the spirit jump right in there. Order all 3

 

[Thunderball]

The SVD over the vamo, no comparison. I never used the SID yet.

 

[Mike Sheda]

Ok.. so I pulled the trigger on the SID, and just got the e-mail from Health Cabin that it has shipped.... and now the wait begins...
the question is.. how long?
I'd like to have the batteries bought and charged before it gets here, anyone have any idea how long it takes via the slow boat from china to arrive in FL ?

 

[Mike Sheda]

And of course.. which batteries to buy? (and the risk of starting charged discussion)

 

[D. Waterhouse]

I've got the SID and love it. For batteries, AW IMR 1600 or 2000 or panasonics. I,ve got the AWs and love them. If you think you might start on rebuildables I'd recommend the 1600 AWs, they have a 15 amp limit, the others have a 10 amp limit.

 

[InTheShade]

You can get 4 X the Panasonics from Amazon for $23. These get a lot of love on the forums and I use them in my Vamo with no issues. Amazon.com: 4pcs Panasonic CGR18650CH 3.6 Volt Li-ion Battery 2250 mAh: Everything Else
You'll need a good charger too, I just started using the nitecore i2 http://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-i2-Intellicharge-Charger-Battery/dp/B0096U26QQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1374636759&sr=8-3&keywords=nitecore+charger

These batteries are a great option too if you are going to go the mechanical route - 30 amp https://www.fasttech.com/p/1315400

 

[Mike Sheda]

thanks! I've heard good things about the nitecore.

 

[jward015]

I'm thinking either of
Smoktech SID VV/VW MOD [05-C-4-3] - $30.00 : Healthcabin Electronic Cigarettes - Wholesale and Retail
or
$37.21 INNOKIN iTaste SVD Telescoping Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
or
$32.18 Vamo V3 Brass E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - with extension part at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping


So many options, so little time.
I'd love a provari, but it's too steep, and I think I want a VW as well as a VV (I have ctwists now)

I use pro-tanks, and I think it would look good on top of any of them.
Just wish they were available in blue

You can't go wrong with any of them really. But I am kind of a vamo guy myself

 

[Mike Sheda]

That might be my next one

 

[Jazzi Mike]

To the OP, you should get a few different sizes in batteries. The 18650's do last longer in your device, but also take longer to charge. They will make your device bigger too. Get some 18350's too and 18500's (if the SID will take them). That way you don't have to take a light saber to vape on in public.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

The red LiMn Efest and AW seem to be the most common. Some people have been using panasonic, but I have only sseen those in 18650.

 

[Train2]

Similar choice, I ordered (and eagerly await) the SVD.
But they're all contenders with one caveat - EVERYONE said to get the Stainless VAMO - any other finish is gonna get instantly fingerprinty and then wear off. The one you linked to is "silver" not Stainless...