Get Yourself A CHUCK And VAPE LIKE A BOSS!!

[BsgD68]

After much trial and error, I have found that vaping at 6v is the way to go. Throat Hit is super strong, easily surpassing that of a Marlboro Red and the vapor production is through the roof!! Also, the flavor of the juice is much more pronounced than what you get with a 3.7v outfit. I was looking for something solid and reliable and definitely American Made. What I found, was the CHUCK. The following is my recommendation for anyone who is serious about vaping.

Order your Chuck, THAG BUILT: A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing!.

While you're waiting, order your batteries and charger, AW LiFePO4 3 Volt Lithium Rechargeable Battery. These are among the safest. Don't worry about them not being "Protected", they use a different technology and will not blow up.

Forget about atomizers and cartridges, order some cartomizers instead, Blank 510 Mega Cartomizers, no fuss no muss, just keep 'em wet.

Next, you want to get a drip tip, tp://forcedfuel50.fatcow.com/id72.html. Just pop this baby onto the end of your carto and vape away. Just remember to drip 2 or 3 drops after every 6 draws and you'll be fine.

E-liquid is another story. Everyone has different tastes and nicotine requirements, so all I'm going to do here is tell you what works for me. My all day vape is "Waffles"(plain) from Tasty Vapor. I prefer a 90PG/10VG blend in 24mg strength. A prominent poster who has helped me along also recommends Halo, Electronic Cigarette by Halo for those who seek a more traditional tobacco taste. Both vendors are highly regarded amongst the community and are American Made.

If you follow these steps, you will enjoy the vaping experience to it's fullest. After this, nothing even comes close.

Now do it... no, seriously... DO IT!!

 

[champions]

Those carto's don't look very "mega".

 

[Para]

Shouldn't this be in product reviews instead of New Member?

 

[BsgD68]

Those carto's don't look very "mega".

Well, they screw on perfectly and hold a whole wack of juice. I've been vaping on one constantly for the last 3 days and she's still going strong.

 

[BsgD68]

Shouldn't this be in product reviews instead of New Member?

Just trying to save you all some time and money.

 

[Para]

Just trying to save you all some time and money.

Dude, I realize you are excited about your new PV, but there's a lot of other PV's that are just as good or better than The Chuck. It's not the be all and end all of PV's....

 

[BsgD68]

Dude, I realize you are excited about your new PV, but there's a lot of other PV's that are just as good or better than The Chuck. It's not the be all and end all of PV's....

Can you suggest a couple that I may have overlooked? I know that there are more expensive PV's, but for the money, I don't think you'll get a better buy.

 

[Infernal2]

For a little more you could have an entirely mechanical mod or six? Two at least off the top of my head include the Prodigy V3 with the nice locking bottom button and the OmEga. Thing is, while the Chuck is a very fine Mod indeed its a matter of stylistic choice as well as monetary choice in that a 6v device vapes like a 6v device and a 3.7 like a 3.7 etc etc ad nauseam. When you start adding things like a lifetime warranty (Super T) or bottom feeding (Phidias, Wetbox, Ali'i, REO Grande and Mini), Variable Voltage (Big Sister, Little SIster, Ali'i, Buzz) is where you start getting into the differences.

The Chuck is a great device, way too big and heavy for my tastes and it doesn't balance the compact features of my all mechanical REO Grande, the beauty of my Ali'i, the VV of my Buzz, or the Sleek Lines of my Super T.

Enjoy your PV though but realize there are ALOT of differences choices. One size does not fit all.

 

[UntamedRose]

Congrats on you Chuck moving to the review section

 

[champions]

FWIW. The chuck really is fantastic! There are others, sure. And all PV's have their up's and downs. There is no perfect PV. I am on a borrowed chuck right now while mine is being born. I wouldn't trade it for another PV. I WILL however own an Ali'i at some point. I am ordering a midi vapestack and regardless of the reviews a wet box. It can't hurt to have them all, but the Chuck does hold a special place in my collection.

 

[Shel]

Can you suggest a couple that I may have overlooked? I know that there are more expensive PV's, but for the money, I don't think you'll get a better buy.

Hey, the ProVari, now available for pre-order and being released early Dec. is more money, but it gives you variable voltage, so you can manually adjust the voltage to suit the specific atty and juice you're using!

What I love about the ProVari is, no need to hook up wires, attach your PV to a meter, or a PC... you can adjust the voltage directly from the ProVari, and the built in display shows you exactly what voltage your device is set to! Want a stronger vap? Is the vap to strong and burning your juice? The press of a button, and you're PV is set to a lower voltage! Sweeet!

Some juices taste better at higher voltage, some attys, as they have been in use for a period of time, will continue to work satisfactorily, if you can bump up the volts, etc.

The ProVari also has software which makes sure that if you set it to, say, 4.2v, it maintains that voltage throughout the life of the battery. No longer will your PV slowly vape less strong, as your batteries begin to lose power.

Yeah, it IS more $$$, but hey... most of us have been spending $6-8 per pack, per day for years! That's roughtly $200 a month on analog's... so what's another $70 (above the cost of a Chuck.. the ProVari is about $135) on a device that hopefully, will last you a year or more?

There are also plenty of other excellent options, as others have mentioned!

Good luck! It's great that there are so many choices now avalable!

 

[Xanax]

Wow... What an advertisement. I've already got a chuck and love it but I think the switch problems should be mentioned. This is an overall very durable device that you can drop many times and it will still work, but the only weak point is the actual manual switch. Life span of the switch can be prolonged with proper care and maintenance but you will eventually have to send your chuck back to Thagbuilt (Jeff) to be repaired. It is very flimsy and weak feeling and sometimes chuck users have to send them back 3-4 times in a year which can get quite annoying Thought this needed a mention. Sorry, not trying to burst your bubble or anything. And I'm definitely not trying to bash Thagbuilt / the chuck in any way whatsoever (see my signature for proof of this) it's just your "promotion" contains only positive things. Next time you do a review be sure to mention both PROs and CONs. The last thing you would want is for someone to buy the mod you're reviewing assuming that there is no downside to it whatsoever, and then being disappoited and taking it out on you or the company. (that's what happened with BLU- too much positive promotion and disappointed customers feeling decieved and scammed) although the blu is a caveman compared to the chuck heheheh

 

[BsgD68]

Fair enough, I'm just stoked about my CHUCK. I think it's a given that all units will have their pros and cons, but for someone who is just starting out, I feel that my list is a well balanced, comprehensive introduction to the world of HV Vaping. I wish that someone had given me such a list when I first started out. Sorry if I stepped on some toes.

 

[Switched]

Fair enough, I'm just stoked about my CHUCK. I think it's a given that all units will have their pros and cons, but for someone who is just starting out, I feel that my list is a well balanced, comprehensive introduction to the world of HV Vaping. I wish that someone had given me such a list when I first started out. Sorry if I stepped on some toes.

Nothing wrong with being stoked, but some of the advise provided is inaccurate.

 

[BsgD68]

Nothing wrong with being stoked, but some of the advise provided is inaccurate.

My fellow Hoser(I'm from Mtl.),

I use the exact rig that I wrote about with phenomenal results. Never did I compare the CHUCK to other models or put any of them down, nor did I say that it's the only PV they should own. The post was simply meant as a quick-guide for the novice, who may be dissatisfied with 3.7v. There may be better combinations than mine, but anyone who follows this recipe will get the desired result. I believe that the advice regarding cartomizers over atomizers to be spot on. No one can dispute the choice of battery or drip tip. All vendors mentioned have solid reputations for quality and customer service. I have personally dealt with all but one without any problems whatsoever. Did I omit the switch issue on purpose? No. Do people need to be told not to drop their PV on the concrete floor? Perhaps. For the record then, if you treat your CHUCK like you do your iPhone, you should be fine. If you are careless, it may become damaged. If so, send it back and it will be repaired in a timely fashion.

 

[Switched]

My fellow Hoser(I'm from Mtl.)

.... as I born in Verdun.

I believe this thread was originally posted in the new members forum, I may be wrong. In this sub-forum it is OK, but in the New Member sub, questionable indeed due to its accuracy, as a whole and not the product perse.

 

[Katya]

My fellow Hoser(I'm from Mtl.),

I use the exact rig that I wrote about with phenomenal results. Never did I compare the CHUCK to other models or put any of them down, nor did I say that it's the only PV they should own. The post was simply meant as a quick-guide for the novice, who may be dissatisfied with 3.7v.

Recommending 6v for the novice may not be the best idea, IMO.

There may be better combinations than mine, but anyone who follows this recipe will get the desired result.

There are plenty of better combinations and many people will not get the "desired" result, whatever that means. I, for one, hate high wattage vaping, always have. Particularly while using cartomizers. The taste of many ejuices becomes altered and the risk of burning the carto's filler is very high.

I believe that the advice regarding cartomizers over atomizers to be spot on.

I'm sure you believe it, but many experienced vapers do not share your belief.

No one can dispute the choice of battery or drip tip.

I can. I don't like big, heavy batteries and I don't like drip tips. They serve no purpose in combination with cartomizers. Besides, I prefer whistle tips.

All vendors mentioned have solid reputations for quality and customer service. I have personally dealt with all but one without any problems whatsoever.

They do have solid reputation, but taste in eliquids is a very personal matter. I know a lot of vapers who do not like the juices you're recommending. Both vendors are actually somewhat controversial. More of a love it or hate it situation, if you will. As for the cartomizers you linked, they are standard size Boge higher resistance cartos. Mega is just their name--they hold the exact same amount of eliquid as any other Boge carto on the market--the 2.0Ω and the 3.0Ω ones.

Did I omit the switch issue on purpose? No. Do people need to be told not to drop their PV on the concrete floor? Perhaps. For the record then, if you treat your CHUCK like you do your iPhone, you should be fine. If you are careless, it may become damaged. If so, send it back and it will be repaired in a timely fashion.

Switched is right (he is usually right, so don't argue with him--learn from him): there is nothing wrong with being stoked and enthusiastic. Just check your facts before posting and don't confuse them with opinions. Enjoy your Chuck. Happy vaping!

EDIT: Sorry, I thought this thread was in the New Members forum. Oooops. Never mind.

 

[BsgD68]

.... as I born in Verdun.

I believe this thread was originally posted in the new members forum, I may be wrong. In this sub-forum it is OK, but in the New Member sub, questionable indeed due to its accuracy, as a whole and not the product perse.

You are not entirely wrong. It's just that after spending so much time and money to finally find something that really works... well, I just had to share. I targeted noobs mostly to encourage them so as not to go back to analogs. But I understand what you are all saying, no worries. BTW, I had some St.Viateur bagels shipped to California last week. $27.00 for the bagels, $165.00 for the shipping... but it was worth it!! Do you ever miss Stillwells Humbugs?

 

[BsgD68]

Switched is right (he is usually right, so don't argue with him--learn from him): there is nothing wrong with being stoked and enthusiastic. Just check your facts before posting and don't confuse them with opinions. Enjoy your Chuck. Happy vaping!

EDIT: Sorry, I thought this thread was in the New Members forum. Oooops. Never mind.

Hi Katya, thanks for responding. As far as the drip tip/cartomizer combo, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but after the initial fill, I just pop on the DT and drip a couple of drops every 6-8 draws. These particular cartos have the filler exposed, so no syringes needed. Though I can only speak for myself, after reading hundreds of posts, it seems to me that the "desired result" is a TH comparable to a Marlboro Red and a huge cloud of vapor. Vaping at 6v will deliver this result consistently. Batteries... well, the recommendation was for the CHUCK specifically. If you can recommend something that lasts almost 2 days before needing a charge in a smaller, lighter format, I'd be the first to buy. I was also very clear concerning the eliquid, simply stating my personal preference and the vendors who supply me. The post was meant to be comprehensive, not definitive.

 

[Katya]

Hi Katya, thanks for responding. As far as the drip tip/cartomizer combo, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but after the initial fill, I just pop on the DT and drip a couple of drops every 6-8 draws. These particular cartos have the filler exposed, so no syringes needed. Though I can only speak for myself, after reading hundreds of posts, it seems to me that the "desired result" is a TH comparable to a Marlboro Red and a huge cloud of vapor. Vaping at 6v will deliver this result consistently. Batteries... well, the recommendation was for the CHUCK specifically. If you can recommend something that lasts almost 2 days before needing a charge in a smaller, lighter format, I'd be the first to buy. I was also very clear concerning the eliquid, simply stating my personal preference and the vendors who supply me. The post was meant to be comprehensive, not definitive.

We're good. The problem with DT on a cartomizer is that it sends the eliquid exactly where it shouldn't go--in the center tube. That tube should be kept clean and dry. So, really, you should always remove your DT before you top off your carto and drip the juice into the filler, away from the tube. I'm very familiar with Boge cartos. I fill them with the syringe, though, at least the very first time. Works better for me. They take 30-35 drops (1.6 ml), then I just top off with 15-20 drops when the flavor begins to fade away.

As for TH and clouds of vapor, that's a bit more complicated. First of all, you can achieve high wattage results on any voltage battery, really, by simply using different resistance cartomizers. Are you familiar with the Ohm's law? The wattage (power, heat) equals voltage squared divided by resistance. If I put a 1.3Ω atty on a 3.7v device I'll be very close to 10W you're getting from your 6v and a 3.5Ω carto. All VG ejuices will produce more vapor but less throat hit.

I like cooler vapes on my eGos and my Rivas, sometimes I go up to 3.7v devices, but I'm really looking for a smallish VV PV (I don't call them mods because they are not mods, they have not been modded). I like the idea of variable voltage, but I also like the idea of all mechanical PVs--no wires, no headaches. I'm torn, really. I like the looks of the ProVari, I like the Buzz and the Infinity, I like the Precious and the Precise, and so on... There are so many interesting things out there. Decisions, decisions...

Chuck is a great little vaping machine. I have a feeling that it won't be your last one, though. Enjoy and read and welcome to ECF.