I need a new e-cig. Which e-cig has the best throat hit and satisfying for a smoker?

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Hi there! I have been gone a while. I recently misplaced my 510. I need a new one and I have been so far behind on the times, I trust everyone's opinion here more than weeding through the reviews. As much as I loved my 510, I need something with more punch. And I am now open to less traditional looking items, so a mod is even ok! Thanks for the advise.

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

These days, there is so much to choose from!

Before we discuss mods, think about what atomizer you might want. You know the 510. Personally, I've never gotten much TH (what you call "punch") from it. Penstyle attys are my favorite and I lean toward the Joye 302 (with one exception), although the new premium cartomizers are quite good also (and eliminate the need for dripping).

But more punch will come with any atomizer at higher power (watts). That used to be thought of strictly in terms of volts (e.g., two stacked 3.0V batts with or without a resister or regulator to deliver 5V or 6V). But there have been reports of some safety problems with stacked batteries (especially unprotected ones) and the advent of low-resistance (ohms) atomizers (primarily 510 and 801 thus far) makes them unnecessary. [The low-resistance 801 is the one exception I mentioned.]

A low-resistance atomizer on a high mAh 3.7V battery (e.g., 14500 or 18650 or even eGO/Tornado) delivers the same kind of experience I used to get from my Prodigy V1. Sometimes that is just what I want; sometimes (e.g., for long, leisurely vaping sessions) it is too intense, so I switch off. Even a regular atty on a high mAh true 3.7V battery (the aforementioned and the Kr8) will deliver a greater kick than on a wimpy 180 mAh, 3.2V 510 battery, because it stays at or near the initial maximum 4.2V for longer.

I recommend getting a 3.7V mod (typically with a 901 or 510 fitting) and adapters for use with other attys (e.g., that 801 I've touted or the Kr8 cartomizer) and experiment with different atomizers (both regular and low-resistance).

Peruse ViZi's marvelous guide to mods and youtubecommerical's vast collection:

Think about what you want from a PV. Size, shape, appearance, position and feel of the button, safety provisions, intensity, etc. Then track down the model that comes closest to your ideal (at a price you are willing to pay).

To me, three of the most interesting mods today (in ascending order of cost) are the: MrPuffer (a miniature Carlos Juice Box), Buzz (variable voltage), and Precious (smallest 18650 mod, touch activated sensor, and beauty). There are many other excellent mods, but each of those is unique in its own way.

 

[Kurt]

Allow me to add to Don's great advice. I'm not one to buy lots of large batt mods, and not just because that would be expensive. I want convenience to carry and use my PV easily when out and about. I am also not a big fan of really high wattage. Many find the 10-12W range. such as a 5V PV with a 2.5 ohm 510 atty, their "sweet spot". Watts=Volts*Volts/ohms. I prefer around 5- 6 W, which is what I get with a true 3.7V mod using the 14500 batts, and a normal 510 atty.

Right now I am really enjoying the Bartleby:

Bartleby

It has an on/off master switch, so you can put it in your pocket without danger of setting it off. It is small, well-built, fits nicely in the hand, has a big activation button, and can be fitted for 510 or 801 attys. It packs considerable more oomph than the regular or mega 510 batts, but not so much that you fry attys, and frying attys is one of the main problems with the HV mods. It also recharges from USB, and can be vaped while charging, so is a PT. And it charges fast from USB. The Bart is an example of a "box mod", and runs about $50, so is less expensive than most of the other mods. Jay makes a really great product and stands by it.

It won't win the fashion shows like some of the other mods, but it does its job very well. I think regular 510 attys operate far better on a batt like the 14500 (900 mAh), or with a higher capacity 3.7V batt, since the wattage will be higher than on a regular batt, and the atty tends to stay unclogged. You can rev up the wattage on it by getting a low resistance atty (~1.8 ohm), or dial the wattage down a bit with a DSE510 atty (3.0 ohms). And from personal experience, I know that in general my attys last longer on this battery than the regular or megas, mainly due to the self-cleaning the slightly higher wattage promotes. My attys are lasting about 4 months now, rather than 4 weeks, and some that were chronically clogged before on the reg or mega batts are now opening up.

For me money is an issue, and I like a mod that can deliver the power I like, and also help preserve my precious attys...and carts too, since HV mods can tend to melt them. And 14500 batts are cheap.

Just my $0.02. As Don said, though, figure out what you want, including your daily using habits (work, home, on the go, etc), and read as much as you can from other posts on ECF. I researched mine for several weeks before making the jump, and I'm glad I spent the time.

Good luck, and hope you find a good one that works well for you!