Go-Go Specific: Thread for All things Go Go

[Nancyusa]

Hello Go-Go nation!

So I get home from work today, and what is in my mailbox - but that "other PV" - the iGo! And if you're now asking yourself - what the hell did I buy an iGo for when I'm perfectly happy with the Go-Go, allow me to explain. Basically, I wanted a second kit. I'm not really sure why - probably an irrational fear that both my batteries or my charger would crap out on me and I'd have to wait 3-4 days before another internet order could get here since at this point a respectable e-cig is not to be found locally. Also, I've been in the habit thus far of buying some sample packs of e-liquid and wanted a smaller carto to try them out in. So, instead of buying a 2nd Go-Go kit and using the KR808 adaptor, I figured I'd try out the iGo. That and it's bonus check month. So weather you iGo or Go-Go, Go-figure.

Anyway - let me bottom line this at the top - THEY ARE BOTH GREAT PVs

The first thing I did - was to fill up a KR808 carto with the freebie sample of juice from Velvet, the peanut butter (velvet blend - 18mg). Considering that the Go-Go was my first purchase - my goodness are 'regular' cartos TINY! (hee hee) - but anyway, about 30 drops later, that carto was filled. Let it sit for a few minutes while I went ahead and filled a iGo Carto with my staple juice - the Orange Spice Tobacco (also from Velvet Vapors in the Velvet Blend at 18mg).

Screw on the regular carto with peanut butter juice. As it is - the draw is almost exactly like the Go-Go. Airy. Excellent Vapor and Flavor. Screwed on the eGo cone that I ordered with the iGo (heard they fit and they do) - and the draw does become much tighter. Not a thick milkshake tighter - but more akin to a tightly packed analog tighter. Vapor and Flavor about the same, perhaps a teeny bit enhanced with the cone on. Insignificant difference as far as flavor / hit / vapor are concerned with or without the cone - mostly just tighter.

Now just for fun since I did buy the KR808 adaptor with my last purchase of blank Go-Carts I screwed the same peanut butter filled carto on to the Go-Go and nada! Did not work - adaptor also did not want to easily come off the Go-Go battery. Once I did get it off (wrapped a paper towel around it) - screwed my Go-Go cart back on and everything was normal. Don't think I like the adaptor route. (with or without the Go-Go Cone). Yes I did toy around with it a bit - and could not get it to function. These are the 'normal' black KR808-1 cartomizers from Nhaler btw. Screwed the KR808 carto back on the iGo -and promptly back in business btw.

Okay - filling the iGo carto with my staple juice. Took maybe a few more drops than a fresh Go-Go cart (as in maybe 5 more drops or so). Just as easy to fill (dripping from the top slanted carto and turning every drop). As I was letting that set, I also topped off my Go-Go carto with the exact same juice. One thing I will say - is that since the iGo carto is a one-piece design (no cone, as it's built into the cartomizer) - it's not quite as easy to clean the battery end once that tell-tale drop comes out the bottom. You basically have to scrunch up a bit of your paper towel and wiggle it in there a touch. Not a deal breaker - but probably worth a mention.

So now I have a fully assembled iGo with tip and Go-Go with a freshly topped off Carto (ps, I've only been using this Go-Go carto with the same juice for about a week - so it might as well be a fresh one anyway).

The iGo is taller and slimmer as others have said. However, it's only about 10-15% slimmer and the height difference is almost exactly the height of the whistle tip that comes with the iGo Carts. Take a few draws off the iGo. Again, tighter than the Go-Go but about like drawing on an analog - you're not 'working' to get vapor. Set down the iGo and take a few draws off the Go-Go with my freshly topped off carto. The 'hand feel' is also a little less pronouced. I think I actually prefer the fatter feel of the Go-Go but again, it's not by much.

Performance in terms of flavor and vapor production are just about on the same playing field. If there's a difference between the two - it's so minimal that nobody is really going to notice. Maybe (and I do mean MAYBE) I touch fuller on the iGo but not by much. Period.

There are a few minor differences however:
* The battery. I'm not concerned about power because 1100 vs. 1300 mah is pretty damn minimal IMHO. BUT - one thing I did notice with the iGo is that when I let go of the button the battery turns off immeadiately. On both of my Go-Go batteries, it seems that the battery stays on for an extra second or so.

*I don't use a drip tip or anything else on my Go-Go cartos so from a 'stock' perspective, the Go-Go is bigger to stick in your mouth than the iGo (that's what she said). I do kinda like the whistle tip - but it's mostly just different. Having said that, I get the feeling that re-filling the iGo carto will be only a touch easier since I don't have to pry off a cap with a paper-clip like I do with the Go-Go. Not that getting a paper clip is a big deal.

Looking inside the iGo carto vs. the Go-Go - they're basically EXACTLY the same design. If you're familar with one - you're good to GO with the other. Since I just got this in my hands about 90 minutes ago - clearly I cannot comment on how the iGo carts will clean up vs the Go-Go - but I expect that should be on the same playing field as well. Keep in mind - that at this point both iGo cartos and Go-Go cartos are $3.00 a pop so that's dead even as well.

Oh - and if anybody cares, the LED on the iGo is orange and the on the Go-Go it's blue. So there. Also, the finish on the iGo does appear to be slightly more of a 'matte' finish and there's no logo of any kind on the battery - for what it's worth (not much outside of a mention).

Overall, I'm glad I got an iGo. However I still love my Go-Go and will probably use that more day-to-day. If for no other reason than I have more Go-Go carts and filled ones fit so perfectly into an Altoids tin it's easy to carry a few extra flavors around. The iGo carts with the whistle tip have to fit in the long way and you can't carry as many (about 2 less). Also, since the Go-Go has a seperate cone, I can use an Avery 1/4" label on the bottom part of my Carto to tell me what juice is in it and it's hidden by the Cone. The iGo's one piece design means I'll have to come up with something else to flavor label.

What I do expect I'll use the iGo for is my new-juice testing device with a standard KR808 carto and no eGo cone to give me the roughly same feel as the Go-Go just smaller and cheaper carto costs when I come across a flavor I really don't like (the freebee sample of White Chocolate Hazelnut, I'm looking at you! - made me clean a carto after a single fill).

So there you have it. VERY early impressions of the iGo from a Go-Go user. If I had to pick one over the other - I'd probably say Go-Go but really that's most likely from a "never get over your first love" perspective - and I'm not as confident (at this stage) with the iGo in my jeans pocket. That whistle tip height difference does have an ever so slight impact there. Plus I like to keep a Carto-condom on the top of my Go-Go cart when I'm not using it so it 'feels' a little cleaner being carried around.

Oh, and the peanut butter juice? Interseting - kinda like peanut butter that melts slightly when putting it on warm toast (only without the toast flavor). It's good, and I'll finish the bottle - but not sure I'd order more.

Cheers! and Keep on Vaping!
-Dave

So basically the IGO is the same technology as the Go Go (horizontal coil...large cart)...but the IGO comes with the tip and doesn't have battery issues?

Do either of these PV's have passthroughs?

 

[txtumbleweed]

So basically the IGO is the same technology as the Go Go (horizontal coil...large cart)...but the IGO comes with the tip and doesn't have battery issues?

Do either of these PV's have passthroughs?

The iGo is just getting going and not alot of people using them so it is a little early to know if any problems exist but so far it sounds like it is working very good. The igo also costs 10.00 more for a smaller battery. I would like to hear of someone doing some time tests on them. We all vape differently but it would be cool if Dave or someone that has both to do some tests on exactly how many vaping hours they get off of each. That way if it is the same person vaping both devices we would have a good ideal how much longer a Go-Go lasts. For most people that only vape 12 hrs a day it probably isn't important but i vape about 18 hours so a Go-go is the only one that lasts me a full day other than my Mod that uses a 18650 battery. I know an ego 1,000 doesn't come close to lasting me a full day.
By the way Dave that was a good comparison review!

 

[alphavap]

Quote Originally Posted by alphavap View Post
I have posted a few times and I feel like and idiot. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong I am on my 3rd burnt tasting go kart..I have the pre-filled carts and they are awesome but the minute I feel I am at the point where I need to add juice everything goes to hell. I use a syringe and on the last 2 carts I have filled completely from the top of the carto because I burnt the 1st won only filling 1/4th from the bottom. after less then 12 hours I put in 1 mil 1/2 mil at a time and let it drip down...in every time I have had liquid come out the bottom and I don't think its getting in the center because I am using the syringe then I let it sit for 10-15 minutes I fire it up and it is has a burnt taste I take it the carto off and sometime there is liquid on the battery post and the cart I have cleaned both extensively but the burn taste is still there and gets worse...
don't get me wrong with everyone being so thrilled with this device I truly think it is something I am doing and not the device..if the pre-filled came in ry4 I would stick with them and call it a day..but I would really like to be able to put my own juice in


I am using the ry4 that it came with..I guess today I will try cart #4 and when it needs a fill I will try regular tobacco or 555 and see if the juice is my issue..Thanks all

 

[davedbc]

The iGo is just getting going and not alot of people using them so it is a little early to know if any problems exist but so far it sounds like it is working very good. The igo also costs 10.00 more for a smaller battery. I would like to hear of someone doing some time tests on them. We all vape differently but it would be cool if Dave or someone that has both to do some tests on exactly how many vaping hours they get off of each. That way if it is the same person vaping both devices we would have a good ideal how much longer a Go-Go lasts. For most people that only vape 12 hrs a day it probably isn't important but i vape about 18 hours so a Go-go is the only one that lasts me a full day other than my Mod that uses a 18650 battery. I know an ego 1,000 doesn't come close to lasting me a full day.
By the way Dave that was a good comparison review!

I'm probably not the best one to judge battery life since I clearly do not qualify as a 'heavy vaper'. For comparison, a freshly charged Go-Go battery will last me just about a full weekend when I do vape quite a bit more than during the work week (started with a freshly charged battery on a Saturday morning and around 6:00 on Sunday evening it started blinking at me). However, Bill mentioned in the KR808-1 forum that the IGO battery lasted '11 hours 45 minutes of heavy chain vaping'.

My Go-Go is still my main daily PV primarily for the reasons I initially stated (ease of portability and outside of buying some colored drips, I'm not sure how I'll flavor label IGO cartomizers). However, I have now used my IGO enough at home that I've had to top off the carto 2-3 times and it's still performing like an absolute champ. As an update on filling - I do prefer filling Go-Go carts as with the IGO's design - it is somewhat tricky to see inside while you're filling espeically with a 30mL bottle in hand. Having played with the IGO a little bit more, I do prefer the way the Go-Go feels in my hand. The Go-Go just feels more substantial - not in a build quality kind of way - but the word that keeps coming into my mind when holding the IGO is 'dainty' - and of all the ways I've been described, 'dainty' isn't one of them.

Batteries - I haven't used the IGO enough to put the batteries through significant charging paces, but I will say that both batteries charged perfectly 'as is' - no filing the charger, no fiddling with the center post. I do have a bit of a 'gut' impression that since they are a KR808 connection, they *may* be a bit more established but that's hardly scientific. For the record, neither of my Go-Go batteries have given me any problems either - but I do occasionally need to ever so slightly adjust that center post when charging (I have not, however, had to file the charger at this point).

Finally - Drew (Nhaler's) also now has the IGO (and cartomizers) in stainless with pictures posted in the Nhaler forum and on his site - and they do look slick. For me, I'm probably more a 'basic black' type anyway since I get the feeling the stainless could be a bit of a fingerprint magnet. For those who like the 'bling' factor..well there ya go!

 

[heatherina]

I have posted a few times and I feel like and idiot. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong I am on my 3rd burnt tasting go kart..I have the pre-filled carts and they are awesome but the minute I feel I am at the point where I need to add juice everything goes to hell. I use a syringe and on the last 2 carts I have filled completely from the top of the carto because I burnt the 1st won only filling 1/4th from the bottom. after less then 12 hours I put in 1 mil 1/2 mil at a time and let it drip down...in every time I have had liquid come out the bottom and I don't think its getting in the center because I am using the syringe then I let it sit for 10-15 minutes I fire it up and it is has a burnt taste I take it the carto off and sometime there is liquid on the battery post and the cart I have cleaned both extensively but the burn taste is still there and gets worse...
don't get me wrong with everyone being so thrilled with this device I truly think it is something I am doing and not the device..if the pre-filled came in ry4 I would stick with them and call it a day..but I would really like to be able to put my own juice in

This exact same thing was happening to me. I found that the problem was the the filler was not pushed down all the way. I took some tweezers and pushed it down and no more juice running through and no more burnt taste.

 

[Lapoleon]

This exact same thing was happening to me. I found that the problem was the the filler was not pushed down all the way. I took some tweezers and pushed it down and no more juice running through and no more burnt taste.

Heatherina nailed it. i just pushed the filler in with a needle, from the outer wall to the bottm center, i had a visible amount of play with the wicking. now my funky carto tastes fresh and is producing much more vapor.

on another note, has anyone tried using the blue foam on a go cart? any dicernable differences?

 

[Cisme]

This exact same thing was happening to me. I found that the problem was the the filler was not pushed down all the way. I took some tweezers and pushed it down and no more juice running through and no more burnt taste.

Well I'll be dipped. Good thing I check in here often. I had the problem of leaking on a cleaned carto with a new juice so was unsure what the issue was. Sometimes it's the simple things......Thanks heatherina!

 

[Erfmann]

This exact same thing was happening to me. I found that the problem was the the filler was not pushed down all the way. I took some tweezers and pushed it down and no more juice running through and no more burnt taste.

Good call, heather....hope that helps everyone with carto issues....

 

[alphavap]

I think the carts I have may be to far gone I do notice some play in the filler. I will try it on a new cart...thanks so very much

 

[Erfmann]

I think the carts I have may be to far gone I do notice some play in the filler. I will try it on a new cart...thanks so very much

Before you toss them, try cleaning them...some people just run hot water thru them and let them dry overnight, some boil them and then dry them in the oven, some take the filler foam right out, rinse it, let it dry and then reinsert it...many ways to clean them....worth a shot if the atty part is still firing...

 

[stoprealones]

I may have posted my review of the Go-Go on the wrong thread,so I'm posting it here,so I make sure for anyone looking specifically for a Go-Go thread may read it.

My review on the Go-Go:

After reading the various reviews,then watching the one vid I found,I really wasn't sure if I would like this unit; I bought two kits to give this a try:

Batt: I had read about the connections,so I made sure that the batts would all charge. There was one battery out of the 4 that just wouldn't charge after doing troubleshooting with cigeasy,but I sent that one back for them to investigate the issue. From what I understand,these aren't just any battery,but indeed, are quite advanced. This is probably why they suggest if there are problems with them and not the connection or other trouble shooting issues are tried,to send them back,so they can investigate it. I also know that these can be reset,and I had to do with one of my batts,and it works fine now,so make sure to read your sheet for troubleshooting before you begin even charging your batt's. I don't know if there are other batteries out there that have a computer like component about them,but I was so pleasantly surprised at the length they lasted and their unmistakable power while vaping. I have to say these batts. are quite impressive and appear to be much more advanced than the typical eGO.

Vaping: Loving it!!! is all I can say. I know there are many on here who say they are airy. Yes,I can hear a swoosh,but I think the term "airy" is just not any where close to what I am experiencing. My first time vaping the only way I could describe it is that it was as if the juice's vape was being propelled by the battery and carto...wow! I was just so impressed! At times, I even have tighter draws,but all of them are wonderful! I am so impressed that I can't say enough about how unusual this device is. I certainly wouldn't let the "airy" descriptions stop you from trying this very sophisticated unit. I also think that the tip(cartidge) used may make this HUGE difference, because what I've read from some of these postings is just not anything close to what I'm experiencing! The ones I have can be pushed in a bit and tighten the draw. I've actually had to loosen the tip to try to allow for more air to flow through my carto,so I know this is totally different from what others have posted,but this is my own experience,and it is beyond everything I imagined it to be. The difference may just may be something to the kind of tip one uses, since I can't imagine how different of an experience I'm having compared to some of the reviews I've read. I find this unit to be a SOLID contender to my beloved eGO and REO GRAND!

Cartos: I love them! First of all,I really suggest getting a syringe or a pipette to fill these! Let them sit and absorb,so do it slowly,as I have found that really makes a difference. These cartos are some of the easiest to fill from the others I've seen and also from those I've used. There is absolutely no leakage,and I'm good to go without any refills for over a solid day of chronic vaping without having to touch this unit-that is another wow factor to this unit! After using two cartos, I started allowing the cartos to get lower before refilling it and have found that it has made the carto last much longer. The first two I used,I only used them for 4-5 days,but NOW,I'm going on two weeks,and it is still going strong!The consistency is pretty wonderful,too. There are times that the flavors seem to not come through,but then I continue vaping,and it comes back as if it is totally new again.I am very impressed compared to the eGO cartos that used to get burned after the 3rd refill,and they were done and never the same. These cartos can't compare to the ego ones,and those ce'2,3 or 4 thingys.I would like to get the 808 adapter,so that I can try some other ones,as well,but I'm very happy with what I have.

Voltage: I have not tested these myself,but from what I understand,the batt.,fresh off the charger is 4.2 volts and goes down eventually to about a 3.82 volt.The cartos,I believe,are 2.3ohm from where I purchased mine which was cig easy.

Cleaning cartos: I haven't gotten to this point yet but will report on this when the time comes.

For those out there who are on the fence about these devices or are excluding them because of some of these postings- I would reconsider. I had to write this for the sake of others. BTW,this is my very first review,so I just hope it will help some of you making the decision to seriously consider this intriguing e-cig!

 

[cleolove]

Nice review, stoprealones, Welcome to the Go-Go Nation!

 

[Cisme]

I really appeciate reading reviews by others who have used other well-regarded pvs. Makes me think I made a smart decision right off the get-go with the go-go.

 

[NC_Fog]

Before I even joined ECF I was impressed by reviews and opinions such as this on the Go-go. Saved me lots of money and time from experimenting on my own. I know without a doubt that I made the right decision.Thanks!

 

[txtumbleweed]

Great review stoprealones, They do work great other than the charger issues some have had they have been holding up great. The 3 ml Go-cart coupled with the 4.2v 1300 mah batt is a combination that is hard to beat!

 

[Devonmoonshire]

Stoprealones that is an incredible Review, and may I personally welcome you to the Go Go Nation! This truly is an amazing piece of equipment. I just got my new cartos and they are gen 2 or higher as they are the black ones without the paper wrapping they are anodized which is extremely sharp looking in my opinion. I will be posting my review of the Gen 2 cartos should I ever get the chance to use them as my gen ones are still going strong and most have not even come out of the wrapper yet LOL. Today I have had this PV for one month and am still on my original cartos, That in and of itself is amazing.

Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[alphavap]

I wanted to give an update on my recent carto issues. I was able to use a needle tip to push the filling down a bit and refill a go kart without the burnt taste..this is my 1st day of truly being happy with my gogo I can refill it and it works woohoo Thanks fofr everyone's advice and patience..
also for anyone else who has the issue I knew immediately that it was going to work this time around this was the 1st carto out of 4 that did not drip out of the bottom after the 1st few drips in the end..If you see that it looks dry and but you put 3-5 drops in and you already get some out the bottom push the filler down..I almost quit and threw everything in the drawer but Thanks to some great ecf people and posts I am back on track.

Thanks.....

 

[Devonmoonshire]

That is great alphavap!! Yes there are many many things that need to be worked out with all PV's on the market today. However collectively we can overcome all of these issues together and all be happy with whichever PV we decide on as our Favorite. Currently mine is and has been for month now the Go Go. It has everything I am looking for and more. That and each and every day they improve it in some way. I just can't wait until the extra cones, batteries and a 510 adapter for the battery and the cartomizer comes out. That will make it the Ultimate PV IMHO.

Nate aka Darth Vapor

 

[mohawkx]

That's really great to hear, Alphavap. Now we can add one more bit of information to the ever growing store of knowledge concerning all things gogo. Glad you found a solution.

 

[johnnybass]

Before it comes up over here just let me clarify some things. I have been on some other forums lately and seen I rant in particular about me by someone who does not even know me. My mission objective is a simply one. I don't claim to have anything exclusive!! I don't claim to be starting a business and sell something that no one has.I know the list of chinese manufacture's is seemingly never ending. and the amount of copy products is endless. I have been buying samples for the past Six months in an effort to get the most reliable product I can with the least amount of problems.I will never claim to have the best! that wouldn't be a truthful perspective, and one I don't endorse or justify. I have been on this forum for over a year now and started with e cigs a few months before that.I simply want to help people to have a trouble free product that will help them in there personal quest to quit smoking. That is my simple mission statement!!! despite what one individual has stated elsewhere I do know quite a bit about ecigs. And honestly right now the newest and best working cartomizer designs are horizontal bottom coil designs , weather that is a GO GO , VGO,KGO,ECHO, or whatever else is using this design. The reliability of these newly designed cartomizers is leaps and bounds ahead of the older units. I tend not to sling mud in anyones direction, so I really don't understand why this individual is badmouthing me.He is on these forums also so If anything comes up .I am throwing this out ahead of time.