egrip alternative?

[Dickyjim]

I recently bought a joyetech egrip for something small but powerful to keep in my pocket at work. I like it but is limited by battery and airflow. Is there anything similar (mod and tank one piece) that is more powerful or has changeable batteries? The only thing I have found was one made by Yiloong the pinnochio mod - 18650 battery 40 watt 2015 Yiloong Creative Box Mod Pinocchio Mod Like Castigador Box For Genesis Atomizer - Buy Pinocchio Mod Product on Alibaba.com . I cant find this in any store online.

 

[petrotech]

if you're not opposed to mech mods I can't say enough about these guys: Mini ECIG

they're microstick and microbig are small, rugged, and the microbig has a 22mm atty hole. they also have a new VW mod that I'll pick up after the reviews.

I like these too:
$40.79 Phantus Mini Styled 18350 Mechanical Box Mod - stainless steel + aluminum at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[RandyF]

If you don't mind spending a bit of cash for quality then the Billet Box is very nice. They only do small runs though, so getting one can be a challenge.

 

[petrotech]

I forgot about the billet box...good choice too! I think there's some clones out there as well.

 

[distruzio]

Have you thought about the egrip rba? Im really enjoying mine. The airflow and flavor was VASTLY improved.

 

[Dickyjim]

Thanks for the suggestions the main thing I liked about the egrip was that there was no tank on top, I am a mechanic for injection molding machines I am paranoid about getting broken or glass tank cracking in my pocket as I am constantly climbing in and around the machines. I didn't know they made an rba base for the egrip.

 

[petrotech]

no glass here...solid aluminum body, stainless steel atomizer. I work a pretty physical job(on the ground, on roofs, in attics, etc) and this guy is always on me, normally on the front left pocket of my shirt. Never had any problems with leaking or anything.

 

[distruzio]

That they do. Its a phenomenal little gadget. It screws into the original coil position. No modifications required. And they provide additional coils in case youre not interested in wrapping your own. It isnt expensive. I got one for both myself and the wife for $25 shipped.

Id suggest that you start there to save money and work with what you have first.

 

[lownote2]

My wife loves the egrip so much she has two. Maybe that's another option for you. They don't seem to take long to charge. I'll second the RBA for it though. Both of hers have the RBA as well. More airflow and better flavor IMO. Honestly I think it's an underrated device, for a little thing it's got great flavor. Plus side of the RBA is also no more coils to buy.

My wife doesn't mess with building anything, so I do all the work lol. Honestly both are still on the original coils, I just clean them and rewick. They make an adapter for dry burning your coils provided you have another 510 device. Honestly, as much confidence I have in my coil building, I'm not looking forward to building on that when the day comes. That deck and the screws are tiny.

 

[distruzio]

Amen to that. I refuse to build on our egrips. Ill just order new coils from joyetech.

 

[ScandaLeX]

I recently bought a joyetech egrip for something small but powerful to keep in my pocket at work. I like it but is limited by battery and airflow. Is there anything similar (mod and tank one piece) that is more powerful or has changeable batteries? The only thing I have found was one made by Yiloong the pinnochio mod - 18650 battery 40 watt 2015 Yiloong Creative Box Mod Pinocchio Mod Like Castigador Box For Genesis Atomizer - Buy Pinocchio Mod Product on Alibaba.com . I cant find this in any store online.

This one looks {IMO} to be a clone of the eGrip.

 

[Dickyjim]

I have decided I am ordering the RBA base for the egrip. The one I pointed out isn't really a clone but i know what your saying, the advantage to that would be 18650 batteries (changeable) and the description says it takes nautilus coils which are much more available then the egrip ones. For those with the RBA base have you had any issues with leaking or other things I should be aware of.

 

[distruzio]

I have decided I am ordering the RBA base for the egrip. The one I pointed out isn't really a clone but i know what your saying, the advantage to that would be 18650 batteries (changeable) and the description says it takes nautilus coils which are much more available then the egrip ones. For those with the RBA base have you had any issues with leaking or other things I should be aware of.

None so far in either mine or my wifes egrip. It really does elevate the egrip to a whole new field. Better airflow, better flavor, and better vapor production. Its well worth the $10 or so. Im more satisfied with this set up than i was with my Kanger GeniGiant and the Istick that I had last year.

I promise. Youll love it.

 

[ScandaLeX]

I have decided I am ordering the RBA base for the egrip. The one I pointed out isn't really a clone but i know what your saying, the advantage to that would be 18650 batteries (changeable) and the description says it takes nautilus coils which are much more available then the egrip ones. For those with the RBA base have you had any issues with leaking or other things I should be aware of.

I think it's hit or miss. I had one that leaked & another that didn't but the charge port broke in the non-leaky one so I had to send it back.
As far as the coils, I can't imagine eGrip coils being any less available than Nautilus coils; esp. considering eGrip coils are the same coils for the GS Air tanks.


Snapped this pic just now for you.

 

[Catsofplenty]

I also have recently purchased the eGrip and it doesn't take long to drain the battery. What is the "RBA base" you are referring to?