CM -
I realize you just bought a whole new kit, but it is still constant voltage, whereas the benefits of variable voltage are IMO irrefutable. Just half a year ago, variable voltage could only be found in bigger "mods" like a ProVari, Buzz Pro, VMax, Lavatube, and the like. Now, Joyetech has come out with the eGo-C Twist, a variable voltage eGo-class battery that is about an inch longer per battery capacity than the corresponding constant voltage Joyetech eGo battery, and at around $17-23 for a 650mah twist, now puts variable voltage within the reach of just about anyone. A lot of people, myself included, who once used a variety of "fancier" VV stuff are now using the Twist quite a bit, and, in my case, virtually exclusively. Coupled with a Vivi Nova 3.5ml version 2.5 tank/atty, you get quite a vape, for bare-bones $$. There is now also a 2.0ml Vivi Nova "Mini" that is close to the diameter of the twist, making for a more streamlined look.
This is a post I made a week or so ago that might be worth reading:
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But "it"
is simple [the "it" refers to the OP's comment that they thought "it" would be fairly simple to figure out what to buy], as long as by "it" you don't mean determining and purchasing the exact equipment that you will ever need or want, or will suit your fancy for every particular use, need, or desire you will ever have. There's a great song by Tom Waits called "Step Right Up"; a slam on every huckster, pitchman, and snake oil salesman who ever lived, where the thing being sold is described as "the last product you will ever need". There is no such product, and there is no such set of vaping equipment.
That said; as Wonderland (above) said, an absolute slam-dunk no-brainer is IMO (and that of MANY others) is three Joyetech eGo-C 650mah (milli-amp hour; a modest-sized battery capacity) Twists, two chargers in case one craps out (backup, backup, backup), at least three Vivi Nova 3.5ml version 2.5 (accept no substitutes) tank/atomizers, and about a month's supply of juice; any juice. If you're feeling frisky, get a lanyard and a trim ring. The vendor will know what you mean.
From earlier today, in another thread:
"As I said earlier in this thread:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...m-feed-juice-box-mods-available-links-60.html
"I'm getting quite a list going now [of "cool" stuff to buy]; JBox, stainless steel Reo Grand VV, Provari V2, GG Odysseus tank, Bulli A2-TM atomizer, Darwin, Buzz Pro 2 (non-compliant), ten more Vivi Novas, and about fifty juices that everyone loves and I've never tried. [And now, Zen stuff, Orion stuff (especially when/if it comes in VV/VW), I Hybrid stuff (ditto) ....]
Do I need any of this stuff? Not really. While my VMax, Woo, Joyetech 18650 mod, kGos, and (constant voltage) eGos sit unused, I'm getting a stellar vape from my Twists and Vivi Nova tanks. I went a full month on the first Vivi atomizer without touching it. Popped in a new one, and YEAH BABY!
This is exactly why I get in trouble around here for suggesting to beginners that while they sort through ALLLLLL of the options, just get yourself three 650mah Twists, three Vivi Novas, two chargers (in case one craps out), a trim ring (looks count), a lanyard maybe, some juice, and then vape your face off as you explore all the other equipment in the entire vaposphere".
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I encourage you to read that thread from Post #561 on; it's not very long from that post to the end. (Of course, play very close attention to
my posts - LMAO!!)
Along the way, don't worry if you don't know right now what is a box mod, an evolv "Kick", an 18650, a bottom feeder, a Reo VV, an Orion V2, a Zenisis, a ProVari V2, and I-Hybrid, "splonking", or any other damn thing.
As I say toward the end of that thread, in Post #594:
"The basic idea here is to cost-effectively and according to the laws of physics deliver juice to a coil (or ... ugh ... coils), and warm the coil(s) to a temperature that gives the vaper a vape that he or she likes. It's not rocket surgery".
The Joyetech eGo-C Twist and Vivi Nova tank/atomizer do that very, very well and are very, very easy to use.
I'll leave you with these; PLEASE watch them and take them to heart, especially the Grimm Green review of the eGo-C Twist.
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Just came across this again, as I was searching for the url's for the video reviews; might as well just post it. It's something I posted a month or more ago, before I got a little frustrated with people who kept recommending fixed-voltage devices over variable voltage for no reason that I found satisfactory:
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"That said, I would like you to order the following items:
Three Joyetch eGo-C 650mah Twists. They come mainly in chrome, black, chrome, and blue.
A spare charger in case the one you already have craps out.
At least two Vivi Nova 3.5ml Version 2.5 tank/atomizers.
A lot of juice.
You will have a very, very good vape while you figure out the ins and outs of all the gear out there, including the very cool, but slightly quirky Joyetech tank systems that I will always have a very warm place in my heart for, and which I use from time to time.
The Twists are about $22 each, the Vivi Novas are about $14 each, and the charger (2 pcs.) is about $13
I seriously doubt that you will regret having this equipment in your "arsenal".
Finally, a video review that I take a lot of heat for posting, but I do not care in the slightest. It says it all.
THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube Grimm Green Twist Game changer
Another very favorable review from PBusardo:
A PBusardo Review - eGo Twist - OvaleUSA - YouTube Phil Busardo Twist review
Joyetech eGo-C Twist:
Joye eGo-C Twist Variable Voltage 650mAh Battery
How to change out your Vivi Nova tank - YouTube Vivi Nova tank - Filling, changing heads 1:38
GotVapes VISION ViVi NOVA™ 3.5ml V2.5 REBUILDABLE TANK [gv-VIVINOVA-TANKV2.5] - $12.95 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more GotVapes - Vivi Nova tank - $13.95
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/320973-first-post-thanks-all-posters-2.html
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A variable voltage device lets you be "Goldilocks" and have you porridge whatever temperature you want. In the case of vaping, "porridge temperature" is the amount of heat (watts) at the coil that vaporizes the juice. With the Twist, or any other variable voltage (or variable wattage, but forget that for now) device, you can adjust the temperature at the coil (or coils, but forget that for now too) so you can have an optimum vape regardless of juice flavor, PG/VG ratio ((the two main "base" liquids used in e-liquid to which nicotine (if desired) and flavorings are added)), resistance of the coil or coils (forget about that too), or your mood.
Watts are achieved by applying volts to an atomizer coil or coils of different resistances. Ohm's law states that Watts = Volts times Volts divided by Resistance (in ohms). (Forget that too if you feel like it). Varying the voltage to the coil or coils is what variable voltage is all about. By turning a simple knob on the bottom of the Twist, you can adjust the output voltage from 3.2 to 4.8, allowing you to achieve almost any reasonable amount of desired watts on any of the three atomizer coils that come with the ($14) Vivi Nova tank. (There's also a Vivi Nova Mini tank that comes with just one atomizer coil (forget about that too for now).
I strongly urge you to just get this setup so you can have a great vape going as you explore any or all of the dizzying array of equipment currently on the market.
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DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that the Joyetech eGo-C Twist with Vivi Nova tank/atomizer is the best vaping system on the planet. What I AM saying is that after doing a hell of a lot of research, it's the setup that makes the most sense for me to recommend to anyone just starting out. I think it makes more sense than ANY constant voltage battery/PV/APV on the market - including the Volt - unless the beginner is absolutely, positively sold on the notion that they MUST have a look-alike, in which case i say go ahead and get the (excellent) Volt, as long as you're clear on what you're sacrificing in doing so.
And it just happens to be what I'm vaping on right now, while, as I say, all of my "fancy" stuff sits unused.
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>>> This is the most important part of this entire post IMO: <<<
THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube Grimm Green Twist Game changer
PLEASE watch it.
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