Have You Tried Both Airflow & Classic?

[JustMeAgain]

Has anybody tried both the Airflow & Classic batteries that can compare them?

I'm wondering how much difference there is - like if you were to adjust the airflow ring to its most closed position, are they similar in draw?

I have one Airflow battery, and I want to order a kit, but I'd like to hear about how these differ.

 

[aboona777]

I only have a manual airflow set, but my guess would be that the classic type would give you the same result as in when you tighten the ring all the way up!
sounded reasonable in my head ;p
but yeah, i'd be curious to know the difference as well...

 

[franklyspeaking]

I have tried both the airflow and classic in auto. My preference is the airflow.

 

[franklyspeaking]

The draw is the same if the airflow is fully tightened.

 

[JustMeAgain]

Thanks Frankly...are there any other differences?

 

[FaniFox]

Well, I have now tested them both and I feel that classic's battery (without the ring) is better than airflow's. Not only it is easier to use and more beautiful (remember: KISS?) but sometimes the ring of the airflow gets unscrewed and then draw gets harder. This is done not in my pocket or in my purse but just by using it.
Be careful, though - Classic batts can only be used with NEO Puro and nothing else. You can not use EGO's or EGO-T's with them.

 

[franklyspeaking]

I like the versatility of the airflow and I find the the classic gives more dead hits. A dead hit to me is where I take a drag but the atty doesn't activate. This is rare with either but even more rare with the airflow IMO.

 

[FaniFox]

I like the versatility of the airflow and I find the the classic gives more dead hits. A dead hit to me is where I take a drag but the atty doesn't activate. This is rare with either but even more rare with the airflow IMO.

I know what you mean...I have sometimes the same issue with the airflow battery! Rare with either but more rare with the classic one!
Could it be because we are at the opposite sites of the planet?

 

[pmos69]

As far as I can see up to this time, it can be more related to the puromizers themselves than with the auto switches in the neo batteries.
In my limited tests with other devices attached to the neo battery I've had no failures, or misfires.
Plus, I have big differences in behaviour using different puromizers.

The changes in behaviour seem (no real proof) related to changes in the airflow characteristics while in usage. Whether these come from changes in tank pressure or some other factors is subject to speculation.

 

[franklyspeaking]

good point. Maybe it is the pureomizer... If that is the case then I think airflow adjustment aside the decision between batteries is purely aesthetic.

 

[son et lumiere]

Try the worldwide site. Their prices and shipping are pretty good.

 

[RB37]

If you have the airflow at its most closed setting, its pretty darn close to the classic.

There is someone selling some NEO stuff in the classifieds right now, pretty sweet deal... *hint*