Excellent bit of history there, thank you. I can't get over how effortless the V3 fires. I was impressed with the V2.5, but now...wow, just wow. Hits every single time with just the slightest push.
I thought I would take a few pictures and add a comment or two of the most recent changes in the GP PAPS switch . I am intentionally leaving the V1 out of the pictures as they are rare to see these days.
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As we all know, the GP Switches are the best in the business by many standards and the majority of high end mechanical users. They are coveted by many 20x1mm tube owners globally. I occasionally hang out with fellow PAPS lovers on Pedro's thread and am hit up often for extra switches for sale. I sent one to a good buddy and a friend and owner of GP mods for use on his Caravela. This to me was a great compliment to Perseas and GP. I will never convict Pedro for making bad switches as they are very well built, solid and I think Pedro is a good man and builder but, GP's switches are plain better and I love the GP Team.
There are a few here that may have seen the V1's (Brethren Blake did!) and a few that have been lucky enough to love the V2. The V2 time period confused the hell out of me learning to to lock the ring....lock the ring....lock the ring! I looooved the V2.1 switches and for the life of me could not remember to lock the device before setting down every time. I failed many times. I think this is why I got so good at wrapping coils.
If you remember the V2 switches you may remember the c clpis. I remember when cleaning the V2 actually pretending to be able to see them as they flew across the room or dropped when installing. I still have V2.1's
When the V2.5 plan was announced, I was in disbelief. I quickly purchased a First Class Ticket to Athens to Hug King P himself. Eventually he was tired of my hugs and asked George and Miro to make me stop, unfortunately with baseball bats...another story.
I'll not forget when Perseas told us the new switch "passed the drunken test!". Soo funny and no more locking for me to remember.
When the LUX 2.5 switch hit my door step, pure love. This is when my GP switch hording came to life.
Many of us talked about them for days and days in amazement!
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Now the V3 has taken over and we get to appreciate and love GP's forward thinking all over. I can not get over the V3 switch, so simple yet so detailed. I must have disassembled the V3 switch 10x or so for a look. How genius. Reverse locking switch so that it does not get tight while replacing the battery! Large machined brass post, brass spring, vent holes, smaller insulator, etc..
The feel of the new V3 switch is much like a fairy kissing a unicorns nose....sweet.
Here are a few pics for fun -
V2.1 / V2.5 / V3
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All said, I think the biggest take away from this post is the swift advancements GP produces. Always looking to improve their devices and move forward with care for their customers. There are other builders that stagnate and are complacent with their designs soon to fade into the ever changing world of Vaping while GP stays on top.
I apologize for not having a GP product in this pic....but these batteries are great!What are y'all using for batteries? I am about to order some 490/500 and 650's in next couple of days or so. I have been using AW IMR 350's. Just wondering if your getting better results in GP's something different.
I apologize for not having a GP product in this pic....but these batteries are great!
EFEST Purple Series 650/500/350![]()
I've really grown to love the flat top sony vtc4. Last 6-8hrs chain vaping. They sell out PDQ @ most places, though.What are y'all using for batteries? I am about to order some 490/500 and 650's in next couple of days or so. I have been using AW IMR 350's. Just wondering if your getting better results in GP's something different.
Excellent bit of history there, thank you. I can't get over how effortless the V3 fires. I was impressed with the V2.5, but now...wow, just wow. Hits every single time with just the slightest push.
Just don't casually rest it on your finger like I did last night …
Cool, well we shall see then.
One of my kids lost the mod half somehow , I've put the atty half to good use though. I'll buy another at some point soon ish.
Cool, well we shall see then.
One of my kids lost the mod half somehow , I've put the atty half to good use though. I'll buy another at some point soon ish.
lolFunkmaster P and GP recommend AW IMR's for all of their devices. I do as well.What are y'all using for batteries? I am about to order some 490/500 and 650's in next couple of days or so. I have been using AW IMR 350's. Just wondering if your getting better results in GP's something different.
This makes me happy my good friend. A great post for me to see. Mahalo brah.Idabrah!
Visual confirmation that the package has landed!
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Drove to town and to the office (after receiving some withering looks from my girl) because I couldn't wait until Monday to get this!
Paps#56 and Heron#23 checking in!
The threading even better that I imagined and gpin is masterpiece ask its own! It's a work of art and I can't wait to clean it up and do my first Heron build!
Mahalo, P and Idabrah, for making my day. This is a most excellent birthday present to myself! :grin:
(That's quite a few exclamation marks.. I must be excited!)
Was going to eventually ask.Just don't casually rest it on your finger like I did last night …
Thank you much, means alot. Your a good man.Awesome and informative post Idaholandbro! Thanks for the great side-by-side photo comparisons.
3B case finally arrived! We are considering a wrongful imprisonment suit against the NJ post office...A very big thanks to Perseas for the heads up!!
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Can't believe I got my heron more than a day ago and haven't had a chance to even open the package and admire it. Tmrw is the day. Setting my alarm for early to dig into it![]()
Thanks for the schooling. With this being my first real encounter with a mech, I really don't know any better. I promise not to take mine for grantedI thought I would take a few pictures and add a comment or two of the most recent changes in the GP PAPS switch . I am intentionally leaving the V1 out of the pictures as they are rare to see these days.
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As we all know, the GP Switches are the best in the business by many standards and the majority of high end mechanical users. They are coveted by many 20x1mm tube owners globally. I occasionally hang out with fellow PAPS lovers on Pedro's thread and am hit up often for extra switches for sale. I sent one to a good buddy whom loves P and owner of GP mods for use on his Caravela. This to me was a great compliment to Perseas and GP. I will never convict Pedro for making bad switches as they are very well built, solid and I think Pedro is a good man and builder but, GP's switches are plain better and I love the GP Team.
There are a few here that may have seen the V1's (Brethren Blake did!) and a few that have been lucky enough to love the V2. The V2 time period confused the hell out of me learning to to lock the ring....lock the ring....lock the ring! I looooved the V2.1 switches and for the life of me could not remember to lock the device before setting down every time. I failed many times. I think this is why I got so good at wrapping coils.
If you remember the V2 switches you may remember the c clpis. I remember when cleaning the V2 actually pretending to be able to see them as they flew across the room or dropped when installing. I still have V2.1's
When the V2.5 plan was announced, I was in disbelief. I quickly purchased a First Class Ticket to Athens to Hug King P himself. Eventually he was tired of my hugs and asked George and Miro to make me stop, unfortunately with baseball bats...another story.
I'll not forget when Perseas told us the new switch "passed the drunken test!". Soo funny and no more locking for me to remember.
When the LUX 2.5 switch hit my door step, pure love. This is when my GP switch hording came to life.
Many of us talked about them for days and days in amazement!
![]()
Now the V3 has taken over and we get to appreciate and love GP's forward thinking all over. I can not get over the V3 switch, so simple yet so detailed. I must have disassembled the V3 switch 10x or so for a look. How genius. Reverse locking switch so that it does not get tight while replacing the battery! Large machined brass post, brass spring, vent holes, smaller insulator, etc..
The feel of the new V3 switch is much like a fairy kissing a unicorns nose....sweet.
Here are a few pics for fun -
V2.1 / V2.5 / V3
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All said, I think the biggest take away from this post is the swift advancements GP produces. Always looking to improve their devices and move forward with care for their customers. There are other builders that stagnate and are complacent with their designs soon to fade into the ever changing world of Vaping while GP stays on top.
Ahh, my pleasure. I really understand not taking It for granted. I don't either. It includes the whole experience. From the friends I have made, what I learn daily here and to the devices from GP.Thanks for the schooling. With this being my first real encounter with a mech, I really don't know any better. I promise not to take mine for granted