If you like to clamp your eRoll in your teeth...

[kiltedfox]

...like I do, then you probably know that, even if you are as careful as can be, you'll chew up the tanks a little bit. Once they get too much wear (about 2 weeks of daily use, for me), the little end cap start popping off into your mouth.

When I was an analog smoker, I was very fond of the little disposable cigarette holders. Can't remember the brand, but they're the "Hunter S. Thompson" style ones. I actually bought the eRoll in the hopes that it would fit into those little guys...but alas and alack, no such luck.

But wait! A roomate moved out, and left a packet of Black & Mild brand crappy cigars. I pulled the little plastic tips off...and VIOLA! they fit perfectly! I found that a problem still presented itself, however: the tips are very flimsy plastic, and I ruined them (the entire packet of 5) in about a weekend. "Self," I said to myself, "Doesn't Black & Mild make wood-tipped crappy cigars?" I immediately responded with, "Self, you're a genius! I think they do! Well done!" Then, we both had some whiskey to celebrate our genius.

So, the next time I went to the store to get more whiskey (it was the weekend, after all), I bought a Black & Mild wood-tip, pulled the cigar out, and popped in my eRoll. It fits, looks, feels, and works wonderfully! So much so, that I think joyetech should consider offering the tips as an eRoll accessory. It does taste slightly of cherry for a day or so, but I've found that's gone away (or I've stopped noticing, as Cherry Lava from Volcano is my all-day vape).

TL;DR version: Black & Mild's wooden tips make eRoll holders so perfect, you'd think they were designed that way.

 

[patkin]

I've never smoked a cigar. Does it cover the cone at all? If so, does it help with the heat there?

 

[kiltedfox]

No; it covers about 3/8" of the tank. Mostly, it provides an easily replaceable tip than one can clamp in one's teeth (if that's one's thing), without damaging the tank.

I like hands-free vaping, and this helps massively with that. The eRoll's only failing was the lack of a "pipe" tip (in my opinion) and I wanted to share the revelation.

[EDIT] If you really want, I can post a picture of the eRoll with the tip on.

 

[patkin]

If it isn't too much trouble, yes, I would like to see it. I've been over to youtubes viewing the B&M wood reviews trying to get an idea of size.

 

[kiltedfox]

Here you go. This is after 4 days of continuous use, and it's only marked up a very tiny bit. I think this is going to last quite a while.

 

[patkin]

Thanks kiltedfox. This may also be the answer for those who choked up on a cig and miss that due to the atty heat as it might give them room to hold the eroll that way. If you don't mind, what does it do to the weight and balance?

 

[kiltedfox]

Well Patkin...it does...virtually nothing. the thing can't possibly weigh half an ounce, and due to the light weight of the eRoll to begin with, I have noticed no change at all in the balance. It adds maybe...half an inch to the length, I'd say offhand. Perhaps slightly more.