Got my 1st Vivi Nova...Wow!

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indianajames

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Vision STV VIVI NOVA 3.5ml Tank - All NEW Tank System with Replaceable Atomizer Heads - Latest in eCig Innovation

I have the 2.5ml also, but they are currently sold out of those. I just got the 3.5ml one yesterday and absolutely LOVE it. Vivi Novas are my fave so far. I ordered a MT3 and it was cracked when I got it so I haven't tried any bottom feeders yet. I will exchange it for an EVOD.

That's where I got mine, in 3.5ml Vision. Everyone else was out at the time. Vapor Alley had some a few days ago, too, but hard to say about now. These things seem to be as popular as a "lady of the evening" on half-price night.
 

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Pretty much yea. Although the only 2 I've used is the vivi and iclear30 i can honestly say the iclear30 wicks alot better and requires minimum titling compared to the vivi's.
Don't the iclear 30s have like 140 wicks though? seems like there would be alot of juice left in the wicks when the tank get empty. AND If you wanna change juices, that would lead to quite a bit of lost liquid, no?
I can't wait to try the Kanger Pro tank!
Should receive mine in the mail tomorrow, Waiting patiently.
 

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I have been loving my ViVi's now for a few months. They just work. I have dropped them, and my Vamo which they were on, several times and have only broken one. I actually bent a drip tip but the ViVi still works great. I just got 2 iClear 30s. I am liking them so far but I doubt they will replace my ViVis, well at least not for a while.
The only problem I have had with the ViVis is a burning taste now and again. I did the tilt-a-whirl and every other suggestion I could find to get rid of the burning taste. I finally stumbled on someones suggestion to remove the shroud around the coil. What a difference!!! I have gone up to 12 watts with no burning at all!!!! Now before I throw in a new head, I take out the shroud and all is great.
Tried a carto-tank,as I have read so many people love these things. I am not a fan that's for sure. Damn thing is always flooding. I need to get some different cartos before I pass final judgement. I can not recommend the smoktek cartos. I go the laser cut 2 hole 2.5ohm cartos. I vape 60vg/40pg. I got the 2 hole because I had read about wicking issues with juices with higher levels of vg than pg. Maybe the single holes would be better??
Enough rambling, I would give the ViVis "Two thumbs while whistling Dixie!!!!!" Fo Shizzle
 

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I finally stumbled on someones suggestion to remove the shroud around the coil. What a difference!!! I have gone up to 12 watts with no burning at all!!!! Now before I throw in a new head, I take out the shroud and all is great.

What is this shroud that you speak of? Are you meaning that small almost see through thing that sits above the wicks that you remove when you clean them?
 

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After a week+ my Kanger Evod has kicked the Novas to the curb.
Bottom coil design eliminates tilt-a-whirl, and it looks nicer.

I had my EvoD and T3's before I got the Nova due to CNY drought. While the nova is very impressive Bottom coil is superior to me, cooler vape yea but with my mixes I get cleaner flavor and more vapor, especially the in the form of the EvoD and the Phoenix Raven tank...hell even CE3's

However the Nova performs very well once u get used to tilting/tipping. I was expecting it to be "decent" at best even with all the recommendations. I was pleasantly surprised when I got it last week. Its one of those items I think every vaper should have or at least try with it being so popular. I'm using it now due to it still being new, trying out different flavors in it but overall A good buy.

Also yes the threaded tank is a welcomed nice touch
 
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What is this shroud that you speak of? Are you meaning that small almost see through thing that sits above the wicks that you remove when you clean them?

Actually, It's just underneath the silicone cap. Pop the cap off and look at the coil. There is a piece of material that is used to keep the coil from touching the air tube. When the head is new, it's very easy to see. After a tank or two, the shroud takes on whatever color of juice you're vaping. I grab it with a tiny pair of needle nose pliers and gently pull it out. There is a slight possibility that when removing the shroud, you can damage the coil, but I have had no issues. I have done this to all of my ViVi heads, about 15 of them. Usually it just pulls the wicks up. I just slide them back down into the slots and vape on.
 

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I absolutely love my vivi nova mini. I read on here from several people that it mutes flavor, but I think I get better flavor from it than my t3, my t2, or any of the other clearomizers and the flavor is even on par with my bridge less atty. Maybe not quite as good as the atty, but, dripping! Ain't nobody got time fo dat!!
 

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I absolutely love my vivi nova mini. I read on here from several people that it mutes flavor, but I think I get better flavor from it than my t3, my t2, or any of the other clearomizers and the flavor is even on par with my bridge less atty. Maybe not quite as good as the atty, but, dripping! Ain't nobody got time fo dat!!

I read that also. I find the flavor to be awesome w the Vivi. I'm vaping Carmel Apple from MtBakerVapor.com right now w 1 extra shot of flavor (love the shot option) and the taste is freakin great! Got four more VN's on the way. 2 are mini's.
 

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I absolutely love my vivi nova mini. I read on here from several people that it mutes flavor, but I think I get better flavor from it than my t3, my t2, or any of the other clearomizers and the flavor is even on par with my bridge less atty. Maybe not quite as good as the atty, but, dripping! Ain't nobody got time fo dat!!

I have had a couple of issues like that I have found. First higher res coils seem to bring out a lot better flavor using less heat.

The other issue I have found in my mini novas at least is that on some of them is that when I screw it onto the battery it shoves the center pin into the tank just a little bit, but seemingly enough to push it tight enough into the little silicone sleeve on the head to push it tight enough into the tank top to start choking off my wicks. Other then that it's great and being a technician I can fix such issues myself.
 
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