Hybrid vs RBA on mech?

[Kanj.nguyen]

I have been thinking for a while about converting my rba-mech setup into a hybrid, and with the conversion kit now available it is hard not to entertain the idea once again.

I am still, however, uncertain if it is worth it. What i understand is that the only advantage a hybrid has over a rba-mech is the absence of the apparently flawed 510 connection, therefore alleviating voltage drop and similar problems. Is there any more advantage to a hybrid that would justify the $25 for the kit? I know $25 is not too much, but i am opposed to spending a single dime of uninformed money.

Looking forward to your thoughts

-K

 

[unloaded]

I would just stash that money away and save a bit more to get the iHybrid Pure when they come out.

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

Thanks, but i dont plan on getting an iHybrid maybe ever - i enjoy tinkering and hunting for bits and pieces rather than just forking up for a whole setup.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

Theoretically eliminating one more point of contact can make a difference to performance, realistically it's very unlikely to make any noticeable difference if any at all in practice.

Eliminating that 510 connection does increase safety and overall stability of the device though.

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

Stability? Could you elaborate?

 

[st0nedpenguin]

The 510 connection is just much too flimsy to handle the kind of weights it's being forced to handle nowadays.

 

[Cifitzu]

May I ask what device your working with?

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

I have a Sigelei 19 and an RSST i want to convert to a hybrid. My everyday RBA-mech setup is dripper mode AGI on Drawtube.

 

[Kanj.nguyen]

Any other thoughts guys? Before i give up the idea.

 

[unloaded]

If you like it go for it. Tinkering is half the fun of vaping if you ask me. I've got a Noble hybrid that I really like, it's a bit smaller than my genny/mod combos, it's also very light being all aluminum. Not sure if you're aware of it but the Pure I mentioned earlier is $99. I wouldn't have bought my Noble when I did if I'd known about the Pure.

 

[varivapr]

IMO it is worth the $25. 4 positives and 1 negative.
Positives
#1 -Will make a more rigid durable device
#2- Will increase continuity
#3- Will produce a cleaner look
#4- Will briefly satisfy your need to tinker

Negative
#1- Cost $25

Conclusion- IMO what you are gaining is worth $25