I called up Madvapes...

[six]

I own a V1 and a V2 rough stack. The V2 which they are selling now looks just as nice as a lot of very expensive mods I've seen and performs exactly how i would expect a 3.7v unit to perform (very well). It fits in the palm of your hand and the 18350 batteries are enough to last most users all day and then some. They are factory rated at 1200 mah, but I think they are actually closer to 900 mah or so.

The rough stack has a sealed 510 connector and fits almost anything 510 threaded (510 attys and cartos) except the eGo specific 510 stuff and the MAP tank (but a $2 adapter solves that too and ego tanks, cartos, and megas work fine on it as well as the MAP)

They sell a spare switch for it that is easy to replace (very easy to replace - it's just a nut to turn) .

It looks good. It is incredibly durable. It is very reliable. It has a sealed 510 connector. It lasts all day. It's inexpensive. What's not to like?

The only thing that it lacks that I think a new vapor might miss is a light that indicates when the button is fully depressed and actively completing the circuit to deliver electricity to the atty or carto. The vast majority of mass produced PVs have an indicator light of some sort.

 

[DC2]

Specifically why? I've never lived with one so I really don't know. But a few casual puffs, reading reviews and looking at websites, I can see no benefit over current 808d-1 tech like bloog or nhaler's new batteries and a PCC.

The benefits for me are...

--I'd rather carry around a mod than a PCC
--Not being stuck with expensive proprietary batteries
--Ability to use LR atomizers without harming your battery

And I can't speak for others, but a mod feels good in the hand.
After using one, I can't go back to using those funny little stick thingies.

 

[MickeyRat]

I have to suggest a good mini. Right now I have mostly bloog maxx fusion and seriously doubt I'll ever pick up a mod. I do have one of the new 808's from nhaler, and it is just as good, but don't think he has them in stock at the moment short of buying his PCC kit. Honestly, I find it hard to believe that anyone who recommends a mod has tried one of the new tech 808's, or they spend their life at a desk. There have been a good number of mod crazy reviewers who are trying the new 808's and loving them.

Well, there's no reason to use a mod unless you like the consistency and vapor you get from dripping. Then a bottom feeder makes some sense. Sorry but, no matter how good the carto, it still has to wick and that doesn't happen instantly.

Or perhaps you want to use an LR atomizer. Can't do that on those little batteries. Or maybe those aren't right for you either but an HV or VV mod with an HV atomizer works a little better.

There are plenty of reasons to hate those little batteries but, I won't go there.

I'm not knocking the bloog at all. It's a good solid PV but, it certainly isn't the end all be all for everyone.

 

[kd5hzw]

Yeah, go for it..

 

[analog]

OK, valid point I hadn't thought of because they don't really apply to me. But all fair justifications for a mod. Thanks!