GP Series by VapourArt - Official Thread for GP Spheroid, GP PAPS, X, GP Piccolo, GP SnP and more - Part 3

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I just looked at it, but I am in the UK right now and moving back to the US in August. So I can't buy from a US seller for another month yet.

It looks like the Vapist has them in stock, but unfortunately they're offline until July 18th.
 

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Just for the record: the production cost of the v4 exceeds the previous versions and our production range is very limited, while the price of the mod is quite reasonable without reflecting the real cost. For these reasons we can't offer a discount. Especially for the switch, which has the same price since v2.5.
 

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I have a couple of Xs and have had a number of Vs since the 2.0 and 2.5 (I believe I even had one in between there somewhere). While both switches are great I generally, due to personal preference, give the nod to the Vs. My favorite (due to feel, look, and function) was the V3 especially because it got rid of the awkward clip and the nut the previous versions had. Also, I ran into issues getting the switch kind of locked and having a difficult time trying to hold the button in place without marring the finish - the v3 got rid of all of that awkwardness!

but OMG, I have to say that this Paps V4 is GORGEOUS and the switch is simply AMAZING. The best switch, yet!

For those of you just thinking about getting the switch itself, I would highly recommend getting the whole mod. The matching finish looks incredible. I bought the 650 version (even if I use mostly 500s because I was replacing my tall Paps v3) thinking that I could live with the little seam showing with my v3 500 tube but now I totally regret not buying the 500 tube as well. =(

It certainly doesn't look bad at all on the v3 tube ... but the matching finish on the v4 tube, top cap, and switch literally is breathtaking. I personally will miss the aeolipile engraved on the tube but I know the amazing switch is supposed to make up for that.
 

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Just for the record: the production cost of the v4 exceeds the previous versions and our production range is very limited, while the price of the mod is quite reasonable without reflecting the real cost. For these reasons we can't offer a discount. Especially for the switch, which has the same price since v2.5.
Just for the record: the comment made was a product of my irreverent sense of humor. :)
I truly understand the amazing quality, value and affordability of GP devices - especially in comparison to other mods that are much pricier than they deserve to be, IMO.
What else can I say?
As a craftsman myself, I'm an admirer and fan of your design and execution.
Oh, and I am in love with this community, as well!
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I have a couple of Xs and have had a number of Vs since the 2.0 and 2.5 (I believe I even had one in between there somewhere). While both switches are great I generally, due to personal preference, give the nod to the Vs. My favorite (due to feel, look, and function) was the V3 especially because it got rid of the awkward clip and the nut the previous versions had. Also, I ran into issues getting the switch kind of locked and having a difficult time trying to hold the button in place without marring the finish - the v3 got rid of all of that awkwardness!

but OMG, I have to say that this Paps V4 is GORGEOUS and the switch is simply AMAZING. The best switch, yet!

For those of you just thinking about getting the switch itself, I would highly recommend getting the whole mod. The matching finish looks incredible. I bought the 650 version (even if I use mostly 500s because I was replacing my tall Paps v3) thinking that I could live with the little seam showing with my v3 500 tube but now I totally regret not buying the 500 tube as well. =(

It certainly doesn't look bad at all on the v3 tube ... but the matching finish on the v4 tube, top cap, and switch literally is breathtaking. I personally will miss the aeolipile engraved on the tube but I know the amazing switch is supposed to make up for that.
I began with the 2.5. Each new iteration has muchly surpassed its former.
The v4 is my first SS Paps and I Love it!
 

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Just for the record: the comment made was a product of my irreverent sense of humor. :)
I truly understand the amazing quality, value and affordability of GP devices - especially in comparison to other mods that are much pricier than they deserve to be, IMO.
What else can I say?
As a craftsman myself, I'm an admirer and fan of your design and execution.
Oh, and I am in love with this community, as well!
:)

I know my friend what you meant and I enjoy your irreverent sense of humour as much as you :)

The comment was directed to newcomers in the Asylum.

Thank you all so much for the feedback and your appreciation!
 

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I know this is going to look like everyone else's... but here it is in all its 650 glory.

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And here is my v3 500 ... it looks almost shoddy in comparison.

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Now I have to figure out where the cash is going to come from to get the new 500 tube :-(
 
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I rarely use a dripper, so I guess that never dawned on me...
Me neither. Am a hardcore tanking guy. And every RTA I own look gorgeous over the Paps/es.
Actually, I like the aesthetic of the V3 switch.
I do understand what you were saying about keeping it tightened, though.
On purely aesthetics point-of-view I preferred the v2.5 switch. It was a game changer ~ exactly like this v4 Switch is. The 'feel' of 24K gold over 15 microns of silver inside my LUX v2.5 still gives me the goosebumps :D
 

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Me neither. Am a hardcore tanking guy. And every RTA I own look gorgeous over the Paps/es.

On purely aesthetics point-of-view I preferred the v2.5 switch. It was a game changer ~ exactly like this v4 Switch is. The 'feel' of 24K gold over 15 microns of silver inside my LUX v2.5 still gives me the goosebumps :D
I still use my 2.5 (Lux) much more than I've used my v3.
It is a dear favorite!
 
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On purely aesthetics point-of-view I preferred the v2.5 switch. It was a game changer ~ exactly like this v4 Switch is. The 'feel' of 24K gold over 15 microns of silver inside my LUX v2.5 still gives me the goosebumps :D

I see, but we wanted to go further. The push of the v2.5 button was 0,7 mm and the design couldn't be implemented further. The v4 has a button travel of 0,3 mm which remains consistent every time! I am really happy you all enjoy the new switch :)
 

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I see, but we wanted to go further. The push of the v2.5 button was 0,7 mm and the design couldn't be implemented further. The v4 button has a button travel of 0,3 mm consistent every time!
One 100 percent agreed! This v4 is like no other. No other mod of mine is as sweet to feel, fire and lock as my v4 now. This IS A Game Changer :)
 

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Me neither. Am a hardcore tanking guy. And every RTA I own look gorgeous over the Paps/es.
I guess I'm the only one then that thinks there is an empty place for a missing GP atomizer. But a finely machined RDA that looks like a Heron (but shorter) and with a shorter wider bore drip tip big enough to drip though. It could even have the same style post placement, just longer like a Velocity and with holes for the coil leads. And large adjustable airflow that comes from the top but is really channeled through the top cap on the inside to hit the coils from the sides. That way you wouldn't have gaping holes on the sides of the sleek looking combo. And it wouldn't leak. The only trick would be figuring out how to do the airflow and still make it sleek and simple. But VapourArt seems to be pro at this sort of thing.
 

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hmm... P, can my v3 tube be refinished to match my v4 switch? I was thinking about a new tube but that would eventually make me buy more parts to make another mod.

I think I'd like a matching v3 tube (since it has the logo there as well) :)

edit: hmm... I don't know if this will work. the v3 tube and the v4 switch seem to have very slight differences in OD.
 

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One 100 percent agreed! This v4 is like no other. No other mod of mine is as sweet to feel, fire and lock as my v4 now. This IS A Game Changer :)
I've spent half my time with it simply playing with the switch and the hand-feel of the mod. :)
 

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I've spent half my time with it simply playing with the switch and the hand-feel of the mod. :)
Hehe, exactly! I've been doing that since a few weeks now ~ and even did it outdoors while dining out with family, in their full view, totally unmindful of their tête-à-tête :D

 

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Hehe, exactly! I've been doing that since a few weeks now ~ and even did it outdoors while dining out with family, in their full view, totally unmindful of their tête-à-tête :D


As if I haven't watched this vid of yours too many times already!
;)
 
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