Fresh meat -- Some questions

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Gnarwhally

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Hey guys, I've been vaping for about a week now, and I'm loving it. Started off on an ego-start kit, friend handed me down his Ego Twist w/ an Vivi Nova tank, some Suicide Bunny juice, and things couldn't be better.

I'm looking to step up my game, and get my first APV.

I've done quite a bit of research, and I'm currently leaning toward the following.

Vamo V6 Mod
Nautilus Aspire Mini tank.
18650 3100 Mah AW Battery

Total price comes out to around 100$.

My budget is around 100-150$, is there anything better in this price range you guys would recommend? I'm not looking for mech mods or RDA systems right now, I'm looking for more of a convenience system that still gives good vapes.

Thanks everyone, glad to join ya.
 

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If you want a reliable, user friendly setup, and don't mind a box-shaped mod, I'd recommend an MVP 20 battery and one of Kanger's glassomizers--I love Kanger's Aerotanks and Emow tanks. The coils are easy to use and clean and can be dry burned, rewicked and'or rebuilt. I wouldn't recommend the Subtank because it's really not a topper for regular, lower wattage, mouth to lung vapers like me. It also needs a battery that can support sub-ohm vaping.

Another clearomizer that's quickly becoming very popular is Eleaf GS Air tank--it's also the least expensive; it's glass and it can be had for under 10 bucks.

I wouldn't myself recommend the Nautilus because Aspire uses fiberglass/ceramic filler in their BVC coils and I have my reservations wrt to that material.

Good luck and happy vaping.
 

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Aspire Mini on top of Eleaf iStick. Smooth sailing, to dry hits, even with 100% PG, major vape at 15 watts. I generally stay around 6.5 watts with my 70/30 mix of menthol. If during the day the flavor becomes slightly muted, I crank up the watts. Vaper for 2 months+/- and I'm stuck on the above combo. The best part about the iStick, is the 510 adapter that comes with it. If you've got a bunch of clearos laying around, (like I do) you can use them with the iStick. I use the $4 clearos when I'm trying new juices...coils are cheap, and they are easy to wash, though my main tank is the mini
 

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If you want a reliable, user friendly setup, and don't mind a box-shaped mod, I'd recommend an MVP 20 battery and one of Kanger's glassomizers--I love Kanger's Aerotanks and Emow tanks. The coils are easy to use and clean and can be dry burned, rewicked and'or rebuilt. I wouldn't recommend the Subtank because it's really not a topper for regular, lower wattage, mouth to lung vapers like me. It also needs a battery that can support sub-ohm vaping.

Another clearomizer that's quickly becoming very popular is Eleaf GS Air tank--it's also the least expensive; it's glass and it can be had for under 10 bucks.

I wouldn't myself recommend the Nautilus because Aspire uses fiberglass/ceramic filler in their BVC coils and I have my reservations wrt to that material.

Good luck and happy vaping.
We seem to be on the same page for equipment so all I'll add to it is that the MVP line is more accurate in regards to what it's pumping out compared to the iSticks I see being recommended for beginners all the time.
 

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Thank you so much for the replies guys, there's been a lot of helpful information here. I was a little apprehensive to get a box mod, but after some searching, and review reading, it's pretty obvious the Istick is a beastly little box for the price.

I'm thinking I'll just go with the 30w version rather than waiting for the 50w version to come out, the form factor is more suited for me :).

There should be no issue with the Istick and firing .05ohm coils, correct?

I've taken into consideration the tank suggestions as well, and will be searching around a bit before deciding whether I want to settle on the mini.

Again, thank you everyone.
 

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Accuracy in numbers I feel is useless, just a guide.

I beg to differ. If your display shows 3.7v it should output 3.7v, not 4.7v as the iStick 20 does. If you put a 1.5 or 1.8 or even 2.0Ω single coil atty on such a battery, it will fry. I've read many reports from new vapers who couldn't understand why they were getting horrible burnt taste from their iSticks outfitted with low resistance atomizers at what they believed to be 3.6v...

So no, accuracy in voltage output is critical, especially for new vapers who can't understand what the heck is going on.
 

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From what i have read the new isticks have fixed the power probs along with the threads but i have not tried one myself. I have not tried a MVP either but they have also always been a popular choice.

I have two MVPs and they are stellar performers--indestructible and very accurate. I also have an iStick 20; what can I say--it's a throwaway device. I got it because a friend of mine bought one for me on sale for 20 bucks--and I was curious what all the fuss was all about. :facepalm: I would never recommend one for a new vaper, a low wattage vaper, or as a primary battery for anyone. It's fun to use--as long as I use dual coil atties and an adapter to protect soft 510 connection with sinking pin...

The iStick 30 is supposed to be better, but I've already heard complaints about its USB charging port. Let's hope it really is better.
 

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I beg to differ. If your display shows 3.7v it should output 3.7v, not 4.7v as the iStick 20 does. If you put a 1.5 or 1.8 or even 2.0Ω single coil atty on such a battery, it will fry. I've read many reports from new vapers who couldn't understand why they were getting horrible burnt taste from their iSticks outfitted with low resistance atomizers at what they believed to be 3.6v...

So no, accuracy in voltage output is critical, especially for new vapers who can't understand what the heck is going on.
This happens to be what I'm vaping now - 1.8 ohm coil/cotton wick, PT3 mini with AFC base on an iStick 20 at 7W/3.5V, On Cloud Custard 6 nic, 50/50. No dry hits, no burnt taste, no frying, no problems. Good vapor and flavor. I have read of some having issues, but that's not been my experience.
 

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This happens to be what I'm vaping now - 1.8 ohm coil/cotton wick, PT3 mini with AFC base on an iStick 20 at 7W/3.5V, On Cloud Custard 6 nic, 50/50. No dry hits, no burnt taste, no frying, no problems. Good vapor and flavor. I have read of some having issues, but that's not been my experience.

PT3 is a dual coil atomizer--it takes twice the wattage of a single coil.

A 1.8Ω dual coil atty consists of two 3.6Ω coils configured in parallel. You're using 3.6Ω coils, which is perfectly fine on the iStick.

ETA: If you're using a single rebuilt coil in your PT3, those too can take much more wattage than single stock coils.
 
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Txnow333

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PT3 is a dual coil atomizer--it takes twice the wattage of a single coil.

A 1.8Ω dual coil atty consists of two 3.6Ω coils configured in parallel. You're using 3.6Ω coils, which is perfectly fine on the iStick.

ETA: If you're using a single rebuilt coil in your PT3, those too can take much more wattage than single stock coils.
Yes, it is a coil rebuilt using 30 gauge. I do occasionally use stock coils, single and double; they seem to hold up as well.
 
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