I don't know that it matters much to anyone since the GP Dripper Pro isn't new but I thought I'd comment on it while the urge struck.
I've been using the GPDP for just under two weeks and I've been loving squonking with it. I bought it specifically for squonking. I really never got into dripping because carrying around both a mod and a bottle of juice got really old, really fast - especially because I prefer smaller drip tips and would need to remove the cap in order to drip each time.
Squonking is great and offers me the best of flavor along with a substantial reserve of liquid (my mod holds 6.5ml of liquid).
I originally planned on duplicating my favorite build from my Heron into the GPDP and go from there. However, all attys work differently and finding the best build for me wasn't going to be as easy as dropping a single 1.2 ohm, 2mm 28ga kanthal coil into the atty.
I did try though.
I quickly found that a standard single coil build just wasn't going to work all that well because of the dual wells on the deck. I would either have to live with extra juice being in the empty well, rely on tilting the atty to distribute the liquid from the empty well to the one being used, or mount a single coil between the posts in order to feed liquid from both wells.
I tried the latter (and will include a pic of the 1ohm, 2mm 26awg coil) but the biggest issue was the work required to mount the coil ... it sure took me a long time. The build that I had wasn't very efficient with the legs being quite long for the resistance and mounting type. It took me only a few puffs to realize that I needed more power (less resistance) because the airflow wasn't coming directly across the coil and into my mouth (like bottom or side airflow). Also the relatively short distance between the center-mounted coil and my mouthpiece resulted it quite a bit of spitback even with the spitback guard.
So I eventually ended up with .7 ohm build with 2.5mm dual kanthal coils and really haven't looked back although I'm sure I'll play with different builds in the future.
This is the most work I've put into vaping in awhile. I gave up the comfort of my Herons and have exclusively been squonking since the beginning of November.
I had to buy all new mods. I'm starting with unregulated mod kits (but not mechs) and their included attys. While I waited for the arrival of the GPDP I bought, and began building/vaping on, one of the most highly rated single-coil, 22mm attys that I researched.
I bought new gear. I needed to buy a variety of new wires to play with new coil types, coil sizes, and build resistances. My eyes aren't what they used to be so I bought a coiling jig to assist and finally had to pull out the multimeter that had gone unused for awhile. I never really paid attention to drip tip performance in the past but I'm glad I had a number of different sizes/length to assist in getting my performance tuned.
I tried out new vaping styles and carry options (and I'm still not done). My favorite Heron/Paps combos were easily pocketable, virtually leak-proof, and suitable for high-altitude air travel without any modification. I was also a strictly MTL vaper (who tends to chain vape) who can also now vape DL comfortably.
My overall experience with the GPDP has been great. I am at a point where I am completely satisfied with my build. I also now have the additional benefit of having two of them so I can do varied comparison builds.
The good:
Fit and finish is excellent and I almost take that for granted since my preferred brand has been GP products. Recent testing of other brands have only confirmed this.
I was able to adjust to a DL method suitable for my new dual coil build. I had to vape at a higher power than I am used to but the setup I have produces awesome flavor and more than adequate vapor (I'm not a cloud chaser and have been typically using slightly restricted airflow for enhanced flavor but can be used wide-open). What's convenient is that I no longer have to adjust the fluff density of my build in my Heron for different PG/VG combinations. Flavor/wick changes are much faster than with my fluffed Heron builds (with deck lid).
Doesn't leak: While I have to do more extensive testing of carrying/packing options, the GPDP is the most leak-proof of the limited collection of squonking atomizers I have used. The top AFC of the GPDP, and the locking notches, were the features that I researched that finally got me to pull the trigger and commit to a purchase. While it would be easy to close the AFC while in pocket and open to vape I have never had it leak in my pocket (even at weird positions) so I've never had to close the AFC. This is untrue for the other atties that I have used - even the leak resistant ones.
Doesn't heat up: The GPDP barely gets warm, at my vaping power, even while chain vaping. This has not been the case in the past with other atomizers ... even with single coils at higher resistances.
AFC: The top AFC is so easy to use/adjust. It is flawless in its execution and integration into the look and feel
Cons:
For it's intended size/use, the GPDP has very few cons, in my opinion. The cons I will just are more nitpicky than actual deal-breakers.
Not really designed for single coil use: I'm not sure how many single-coil, unregulated, and high resistance vapers exist anymore. I mean, you can use a single coil easily but I couldn't find one that efficiently utilized the deep juice wells. A flat deck would work better but reduce the versatility of the atty. Maybe a silicone, or peek, plug for one side of the atty?
Squonk pin height: Situational again, but the inclusion of a different peek insulator so that the squonk pin could utilize a non-adjustable 510 connection would have made things a little easier for me. I wouldn't even try to make it adjustable-height. Just a different insulator that allows it to sit at the same height of the included 510 pin would have been convenient.
510 tip adapter: I could very well be in the minority, here, but I don't especially like wide drip tips nor ultem (maybe I just don't like amber). Also, the bore of the top cap is of non-standard size although that is necessitated by the really excellent design of the top AFC. An additional offering of other 510 drip adapters, of possibly different materials/colors, would have been nice. If there are ever any in stainless or black/clear ultem I wouldn't hesitate to purchase them if they ever became available.
Sorry for this long post but I felt the urge to write it at 4am...
Thanks, Perseas and GP, for making this great product! I didn't think anything was going to dethrone my Heron/Paps love except for maybe another Heron release.
The hardest decision I have is which is going to be my primary travel device. While the GPDP wins in almost every performance category, the Heron still wins in one category: I only need to re-wick every third day or so while the nature of the Dripper Pro (and my usage) almost requires me to re-wick daily.
Maybe both will travel with me to the summit of Mt. Fuji next year!
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