Eleaf Istick

[Cookster]

I have one, with 2 more on the way from a co-op.

My main PVs are ProVaris, but I needed something inexpensive for the pool, beach, grocery store, etc., that hit higher than 11 watts.

AFAIC, these are a game changer, much like when the eGo Twist came out. 2 of them cost less than a week's worth of cigarettes. When the other two get here, every other PV other than my ProVaris are going in the "hurricane drawer".

Absolutely love them! And if they make a version 2, I'll get a couple of those too

 

[RIMP]

Rimp......I grabbed a Kanger Aerotank at VapeXpo...ordered some more coils for it (both the rebuildable and sealed so will let you know once I've tried both) also grabbed a couple of colored glass tanks for backup blue and purple...they are pretty. Now I've just finally come to realize there is a V2 of the Aerotank...have you tried both and is the newer airflow bottom really much different?

I personally prefer the v1 AFC's. MUCH easier to adjust. The v2's I was always having to take the tank off my mod to adjust. The v1's have a knurled ring

 

[graybeard]

vapenw has them in stock and several people have bought from there. I ordered one last nite

Me too. Mine came quick. No issues.

 

[Peter_C]

Hmmm I have had mine for about a month and no scratches or paint issues here.

Some people in this thread were looking for a lanyard to use for their iSticks. I just found this at FT and thought that it would probably work. It has the wrist or neck lanyard option as well. Not much to look at but if you are outside mowing the lawn................

$4.17 Universal PVC Waterproof Bag Case for Cellphones - w/ lanyard / armband / camouflage yellow at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Thanks for thinking of me. But it's not what's in my head. Like the leather case for my ProVari, I can just grab and use-no need to remove it, open a flap, or anything like that. That's what I am hoping to find. Looks does not matter to me, you're correct on that point. But I do want to be able to just grab it while it's hanging around my neck and use it without removing it from the holder.

 

[graybeard]

Thanks for thinking of me. But it's not what's in my head. Like the leather case for my ProVari, I can just grab and use-no need to remove it, open a flap, or anything like that. That's what I am hoping to find. Looks does not matter to me, you're correct on that point. But I do want to be able to just grab it while it's hanging around my neck and use it without removing it from the holder.

Just an idea.....Baby Girl Clothes | Baby Girl Accessories | Socks | The Children's Place

 

[op22222]

In my hands, even set at 3.0 volts, the iStick burns the 50/50 MBV liquids when using a Kanger clearo (single coil, 2.5 ohm). On my other mods, they taste burnt at >~4.0 volts, unless the coil is getting gunked up.

Mind you, this is with factory 2.5 ohm coils.

My findings Also........Some folks seem to have a stick that burns cooler than ours, and can't imagine what we are complaining about! I've purchased new clearos that will handle the sticks heat better and will just use the other clearos on what I was using in the past.

 

[aldenf]

As you stated before, it's capitalism at it's finest. What you might think is overpriced, everyone else here thinks $40 for the istick is a bargain and they're selling out faster than they can ship so they might even be underpriced according to the market. Supply and demand. You forget there's other expenses invovled in bringing a product to market and you think you shouldn't pay for those? How about R&D? Engineering? Design? Manufacture? If you think you can do better than $40 for a MVP or istick, make one yourself. The vaping industry is still fairly new and very fluid with many companies wanting input from the end users and actually incorporating the feedback into their products rather quickly. Some companies can do it faster and/or quicker than others. Some execute better than others.

At the end of the day, it's a personal vaping device that doesn't need to be 100% accurate. For 99% of us, it works and works well. If you have doubts, don't buy one.

I understand well the manufacturing process, from initial concept to final sale. If the general vaping community continues to set its expectations so low, our only choice for reasonable mods will be $150+. Just because I can't afford or can't justify a $50-80k Mercedes doesn't mean I don't expect my $25k new Hyundai to be engineered reasonably well and do what the manufacturer says it will do within my driving style. With the Mercedes, we simply pay more for higher performance, better quality materials, better craftsmanship, fancier bells & whistles and prestige of ownership.

I consider the iStick a Hyundai of APVs. I don't need or want a Provari, Volcano or Evolv-based device. But the iStick is currently a Hyundai from 1988 before they got their act together. Did they run? Usually. Were they good automobiles? Not particularly. If consumers had continued to settle for the 1988 Hyundai, we wouldn't have the ones we have today. I'm suggesting that we need to raise our expectations for base quality of APVs. It won't noticeably raise the cost of ownership. But we will be a happier bunch of vapers for doing so.

I guess standing on principal makes me a wacky, annoying outcast today... Sad.

Just my

 

[pcrdude]

I understand well the manufacturing process, from initial concept to final sale. If the general vaping community continues to set its expectations so low, our only choice for reasonable mods will be $150+. Just because I can't afford or can't justify a $50-80k Mercedes doesn't mean I don't expect my $25k new Hyundai to be engineered reasonably well and do what the manufacturer says it will do within my driving style. With the Mercedes, we simply pay more for higher performance, better quality materials, better craftsmanship, fancier bells & whistles and prestige of ownership.

I consider the iStick a Hyundai of APVs. I don't need or want a Provari, Volcano or Evolv-based device. But the iStick is currently a Hyundai from 1988 before they got their act together. Did they run? Usually. Were they good automobiles? Not particularly. If consumers had continued to settle for the 1988 Hyundai, we wouldn't have the ones we have today. I'm suggesting that we need to raise our expectations for base quality of APVs. It won't noticeably raise the cost of ownership. But we will be a happier bunch of vapers for doing so.

I guess standing on principal makes me a wacky, annoying outcast today... Sad.

Just my

I agree with what you wrote.

 

[Jumpin' In...]

Has anyone contacted their vendor about the wobbly threads? Is the ego adapter wobbly too?
The voltage issue is harder to argue, but the connector shouldn't be.

My 510 threads are not "wobbly". However, I read somewhere in this thread that the metal is somewhat soft so you need to be careful not to cross the threads when you screw in toppers. I am and have so far not had a problem.

The ego adapter that came with the kit has a knurled ring between the 510 and ego threading that extends out beyond the ego threading. The knurled ring limits how far the 510 end can be screwed into the iStick. When the adapter is installed, the knurled ring rests on the surface of the iStick and can be used to hold the adapter in place while you unscrew whatever topper you have on the ego threads. It sits solidly and I have not found the ego threads "wobbly".

I use a little (14mm) IGO-s RDA most of the time. I found that when the IGO-s is screwed directly into the iStick there is a small gap between the iStick and the base of the IGO-s. Since the 510 threading on the ego end of the adapter seems deeper, I install the 510 to ego adapter on the iStick and and screw the IGO-s onto the 510 threads on the ego end of the adapter. I use a thread skirt (i.e. beauty ring) screwed up against the base of the IGO-s to somewhat stabilize the RDA. I do this primarily to protect the 510 connector on the iStick. Probably an overabundance of caution, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

[Katdarling]

One more request. Anyone got a picture of an istick with an eleaf on top? I'm thinking of going all in and purchasing the Lemo too. Vapenw has a great price on them both.

B2T, not sure if this is precisely what you had in mind, but it's an iSmoka Mini BCC tank.

Just an idea.....Baby Girl Clothes | Baby Girl Accessories | Socks | The Children's Place

Puts a whole new spin on "Hey! Put a sock in it!".


(and Peter, I'm very anxious to see which pattern you choose!)

 

[four2109]

I consider the iStick a Hyundai of APVs. I don't need or want a Provari, Volcano or Evolv-based device. But the iStick is currently a Hyundai from 1988 before they got their act together. Did they run? Usually. Were they good automobiles? Not particularly. If consumers had continued to settle for the 1988 Hyundai, we wouldn't have the ones we have today. I'm suggesting that we need to raise our expectations for base quality of APVs. It won't noticeably raise the cost of ownership. But we will be a happier bunch of vapers for doing so...

I disagree. I don't think the istick is a bad design at all. I think you and a few others got a lemon.

Does the forum still have a Poll Section? Maybe that would give us a better idea of how many users are having problems.

 

[aldenf]

I think that is Kind Hyperbolic. And Not in a Geometric Way. LOL

Look, Here's the Deal.

As of Today, the e-Cigarette Market is a Completely Free and Unregulated Market. And Caveat Emptor applies in the Truest Sense.

I knew when I bought a Brand New Design that was Completely Un-Reviewed that I could get something that Didn't live up to my Expectations. But the Cost verses the Risk was worth it to Me. And I am Very Glad that It Did.

For Anyone having Problems with their iStick not Hitting the Way you Want it to, or for Anyone who Can't find Higher Ohms for what they want to use on it, I'm feel Bad For you. I Really Do.

But if a Person Rushes Out and Buys Something like this without Waiting for Lots of Reviews to Come it, well, it is what it is.

And I don't see it as Being "financially raped".

Please, don't misunderstand. The $30ish for the iStick is a fair price, if it worked to spec. Three months ago, I paid $25 for a 1300 mAh Twist. And I didn't get a kiss first.

 

[dwg64]

I understand well the manufacturing process, from initial concept to final sale. If the general vaping community continues to set its expectations so low, our only choice for reasonable mods will be $150+. Just because I can't afford or can't justify a $50-80k Mercedes doesn't mean I don't expect my $25k new Hyundai to be engineered reasonably well and do what the manufacturer says it will do within my driving style. With the Mercedes, we simply pay more for higher performance, better quality materials, better craftsmanship, fancier bells & whistles and prestige of ownership.

I consider the iStick a Hyundai of APVs. I don't need or want a Provari, Volcano or Evolv-based device. But the iStick is currently a Hyundai from 1988 before they got their act together. Did they run? Usually. Were they good automobiles? Not particularly. If consumers had continued to settle for the 1988 Hyundai, we wouldn't have the ones we have today. I'm suggesting that we need to raise our expectations for base quality of APVs. It won't noticeably raise the cost of ownership. But we will be a happier bunch of vapers for doing so.

I guess standing on principal makes me a wacky, annoying outcast today... Sad.

Just my

I agree with you on all of the points you've made. However, just like those 1988 Hyundai's, sometimes new products need time to be improved on, mostly by consumer suggestion. This device as it is, has really stirred the pot!! And while it's obviously got things about it that could be, and need to be improved on, it's just to early to expect anything more than what we have. I'm sure we'll see improvements in the future, but let's be honest, the iStick in all its glory for the time being, will not be the last APV that will wow us or disappoint us. For now, it is what's it is and I'm confident it will only get better in the future.


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[aldenf]

I personally prefer the v1 AFC's. MUCH easier to adjust. The v2's I was always having to take the tank off my mod to adjust. The v1's have a knurled ring

And the new v3s are even nicer...

 

[zoiDman]

Please, don't misunderstand. The $30ish for the iStick is a fair price, if it worked to spec. Three months ago, I paid $25 for a 1300 mAh Twist. And I didn't get a kiss first.

What is the "Spec" that it Isn't Working to?

 

[XBarbarian]

aldenf.. ... man?

seriously? get a life bro. I just went through page sand pages of mindless, useless rants on the same topic over and over by you..

did you think you were affecting someone's decision? do you imagine your changing anyone's mind? seriously? 100 times saying the same stuff and no one bites.. but your convinced 101 times makes you a winner?? yay! you win! heres a cookie..

buy a clue.. your not. so stop spamming this thread with it..please?

 

[Stosh]

I disagree. I don't think the istick is a bad design at all. I think you and a few others got a lemon.

Does the forum still have a Poll Section? Maybe that would give us a better idea of how many users are having problems.

Poll available here ....http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/polls/612110-how-satisfied-your-istick.html

 

[dwg64]

Here's another way to look at this. I paid $35 for the iStick. That equates to about 6 packs of analogs. I smoked a pack a day. That's 6 days worth of analogs. I've had the iStick about 2 weeks. If it died tomorrow I feel I got a much better deal than I did by putting 6 packs a garbage in my body. How long will it last? Who knows. Does it perform to its advertised specs or noti? I don't think we have concrete data to say either way yet. Am I happy with what I received so far? Hell yes!! Do I care if it's out of spec just a tad? Nope!! You get what you pay for, and in this case I'm pleased.


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[BNEAT]

I'm not happy with that poll!

 

[jefsview]

I'm not happy with that poll!

That's because it's running in Vavg and not Vrms mode