I think we need to STOP recommending a Istick 50

[Margate69]

Lot of people take advice and go buy something in a BM because they are anxious to get started. So I feel like we shouldn't recommend it. People do everyday and people wind up like I have being ignored by a company that doesn't seem to care

So.... the company that doesn't care is YOUR brick and mortar. eleaf went through the trouble of testing EVER SINGLE 50W in their ENTIRE inventory. That is a substantial amount of care. They addressed the problem. It is fixed. If your B&M didn't replace your defective product, that problem lies with THEM, no the manufacturer.

A smoktech pipe mechanical tried to kill me, it doesn't mean I hate the company, or the device. I got another one, and I still use it for the novelty.

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[AndriaD]

I know some won't like this but until Eleaf, ISMOKA fixes the widespread problems plaguing the 50 watt Istick it's reckless to advise new vapers to buy it. I mean we know what it can do. I personally have a bad one. It's dangerous. I just think we would serve the rookies better by recommending a proven product. Sure you can get a lemon with any company but Eleaf is serving lemons by the bushel.

Yes, I agree, and in fact I think we need to start recommending that they NOT get the iStick50; the iStick30 seems a lot more reliable.

Andria

 

[OcalaFlGuy]

I have an iS30 and I like it.

No Way. Let me repeat that, No Way, would I buy a 50 right now until I hear that new batches are out that are "fixed'.
That's been like that since the one self torched itself a couple weeks ago.

A 30 is fine for me, I'd buy another 30 any day. I don't need 50 watts, it's a non-issue to me.
Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

[LMS62]

Jason, I see you're a "rookie".
What's "bad" about your battery?
Do you mind explaining "bad". Thank you.
I have been vaping for a LONG time, for like 7 years.
Used a lot of different batteries, now the Istick, and I'm sticking to it, better than the provari, I tried them all.

Keep in mind, how long someone has been vaping does not always dictate their knowledge of vaping. I have been vaping for a bit over 3 years now, and I have no doubt there are plenty of vapers who just started a few months ago (and have completely immersed themselves in the "hobby") that would put me to shame when it comes to certain aspects of it.

Everyone's opinion is just as valid as the next person's.....regardless of how much "vaping senority" someone thinks they have.

 

[Martnargh]

Whats the price on one of those, is the battery built in?

 

[Alien Traveler]

I have a clone of iStick 30. Works beautifully. It's now my preferred mod (over Sigelei 30 and Vamo). But of coarse I do not know about 50W, but company looks very promising. I hate to spend money on vaping (my hobby - spend as little as you can on vaping), A lot of mods are gross overpriced. I applaud companies design their stuff for mass production and so can keep prices low.

 

[OcalaFlGuy]

QUOTE="Margate69, post: 15801070, member: 153093"]Eleaf went through the trouble of testing EVER SINGLE 50W in their ENTIRE inventory. That is a substantial amount of care. They addressed the problem. It is fixed. If your B&M didn't replace your defective product, that problem lies with THEM, no the manufacturer.
[/QUOTE]

I certainly hadn't heard that and could I ask where You heard it from?

What you've typed, to me, is insufficient data. Even withstanding the "road flare" incident there was IMO a high frequency of other niggling issues with the 50.
What is the result of the inventory inspection? Are we to assume Every unit passed? Were any changes made?
Assuming what you say is gospel and oh say 99% of all the units tested to spec then I'm not real concerned about the other 1%.

But I haven't heard that yet either.
Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

[Mark1963]

Here's how it works.....

Tons of people (myself included) have had problems with this 50W device. Others haven't. When they do, they'll jump on the bandwagon. Until they have problems with it, the rest of us are haters.

My problem with all of this is that eLeaf isn't willing to take them back (a recall). I'd even pay shipping if they would. I do not like spending money on something like this only to see it take a dump a week after the warranty goes out. That's my problem in a nutshell.

 

[Mr.Mann]

I have two iStick 50s and I would not recommend them. Now, that is in part due to my experience with them and in part due to me rarely (nowadays) recommending anything. Instead of a recommendation, I will say what I know from my experiences with the device -- the good and the bad.

The iStick 50 is a great little device for the money, that is if in fact you get one with no issues. I have had the auto-firing with one of mine (among another scary issue) and the other one works great for the money I paid for it. I will say though, that auto-firing incident(s) was freaky and I have never had anything remotely close to that happen to me before with any other device.

 

[justinlm24]

I've had my 50w for a month now with no issues. has never gotten warm on the charger, no auto fire, nothing. I'm personally not going to bash a company whose product I've never had a problem with. Should they offer to replace any faulty ones? In my opinion of course they should. Would I buy from them in the future knowing they aren't going to? Nope, but I'm not going to tell people to buy it or not to buy it. anyone who does their research on a product before buying it should be well aware of the issue, and it is their decision to make At that point

 

[Nick N]

I cannot recommend. *Looks over at 2 month old dead iStick 50w*

 

[caferacer]

Get a Provari. Heh.

Silly comparison. Show me a Provari that fires at least 35W and maybe I'll consider it.

 

[hurricanegirl100]

first batch was bad, problem is fixed now. i see no reason to hate on the company. you think you need to STOP recommending? fine, STOP. people still buy smok m80's, i'd never suggest them. it's not like we decide what people buy or don't buy.

After everything I've read and seen on the Smok M80, I wouldn't recommend those either! Both companies (Eleaf and Smok) made the same mistake. They were in such a hurry to cash in on on the latest vaping fad, that they put inferior, untested devices out on the market.

If we stop buying their junk, they'll get the message.

 

[freeall]

Silly comparison. Show me a Provari that fires at least 35W and maybe I'll consider it.

Nah, wasn't comparing the mods themselves.

Old school members will know what I'm referring too.

 

[zoiDman]

Just Curious:

Can someone tell me of a Company that has Not had a Problem with one of their APV's?

 

[spartanstew]

I stopped recommending it about 6 weeks ago.

 

[Sarasotared]

This should be a warning to make sure you buy from s good vendor. Mt vapor baker will fully refund if you have issues. Supposedly all of their batches sold after April have the issue resolved. I bought one from them with no issues.

 

[hurricanegirl100]

first batch was bad, problem is fixed now. i see no reason to hate on the company. you think you need to STOP recommending? fine, STOP. people still buy smok m80's, i'd never suggest them. it's not like we decide what people buy or don't buy.

Nobody's "hating" on the company, Storm. I personally do not go to bed every night plotting doom and perdition on Eleaf lol. But when a company knowingly puts out a crappy product (by and large), they sure as heck don't deserve to be recommended.

 

[Mr.Mann]

Just Curious:

Can someone tell me of a Company that has Not had a Problem with one of their APV's?

Ouch. That's a tough one. But still I think the crux of this is the specific problems, the extent of those that have had the problems, not merely that there are problems.

 

[emberl]

Easy man, the ipv 4 has also had to recall and change the charge ports from fire risk

Several companies have admitted to not using the correct port for the higher power models of their devices

before attacking people do a bit of research

Forums around the world are discussing this


forum.totallywicked-eliquid.com/totally-wicked-news/istick-50w-statement/

And eleaf is in total cooperation. There not even denying it

First of all I'm not a man, and not attacking anyone.

The Istick is the only battery I use, I have 4 of them, and have no complains, what so ever.

Why "attack" Eleaf without any evidence what so ever?
Show it to me.
For you or anyone to just write it down, means nothing to me.
Thank you.