I'm looking to upgrade to a mod with a smoother output than my itaste 134. So far I've come across the sigelei 20W, Vamo, and Lavatube. Any input on other options I'm missing? I'm running Cerotank with 1.6ohm BVC and Hygeia clearomizers. I figure I don't need more than 20W. I like the SX200 chip but a mod with buttons or dials for wattage adjustment is preferable. I know everyone prefers box mods these days but I like how my old Nemesis feels in my hand. The 134 is just too big for pockets. The Nemesis was the right size.
Inexpensive VW tube mods
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Segelei has the Telescoping mod as well I believe that you can use 18350 batteries, keeping the small size. I have one its 15 watt.
Is that the Legend? I see Sigelei has a dozen or more different mods these days.
That looks great but I can't seem to find info on the output, if it's a 33hz PWM. I really like the smooth DC output of the SX chips, but using a gyroscope to adjust the wattage seems silly.
I think I may be a minority for wanting a tube mod with these particular features.
A cheap tube mod without PWM might be hard to find.
KSD and Tobeco both make a DNA 30 tube mod.
Have you looked at the Innokin SVD 2?
Edit; What do you consider inexpensive?
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I should have clarified what the price range was. Ideally around $50-60 max, but if I have to I could go closer to $100 for a mod that's really what I'm looking for.
SVD 2.0 is a possibility, especially in 18350 configuration. 4.5" isn't bad. I would consider the Sigelei ZMax if I knew it had a smoother output.
Unfortunately that makes wattage controls even less useful than the Sigelei, though a Nemesis with exterior wattage control would be awesome.
Looks like the SVD 2.0 has the features I want and the size, even if it is ugly. Might need to wait a few months and see what else hits the market.
I have the Sig Zmax tele and MVPs and now an SVD 2.0
Yes the Sig is a 33hz RMS and yes the Innokin line is a smooth vape. The Sig is not bad at 7-8w that I vape at. No rattle and smooth enough. I can tell the difference when I switch a topper to the MVP. I do like the flexibility of 18350, 18490 and 18650 up to 15w or stacked 18350 for up to 24w.
So far I like the SVD 2.0 but it is long and heavy. DNA 20 chip with step down. Lockable buttons. Nice feel to button presses. Good smooth vape. efest 3100 is longer than AW 2000 and cap doesn't screw on all the way but it works.
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Yes the Sig is a 33hz RMS and yes the Innokin line is a smooth vape. The Sig is not bad at 7-8w that I vape at. No rattle and smooth enough. I can tell the difference when I switch a topper to the MVP. I do like the flexibility of 18350, 18490 and 18650 up to 15w or stacked 18350 for up to 24w.
So far I like the SVD 2.0 but it is long and heavy. DNA 20 chip with step down. Lockable buttons. Nice feel to button presses. Good smooth vape. efest 3100 is longer than AW 2000 and cap doesn't screw on all the way but it works.
On sale at vapor beast for 49.97 and should be able to use code YEAHBABY for 10% off.
I figured I'd use the SVD 2.0 in 18350 mode if I ended up getting one, as spare batteries are easy to stash along side an extra clearomizer of juice.
I've loved my MVPs for over a year but wanted a tube mod when I got the Sig for fathers day last year. Decided to get the SVD 2 since the price has dropped. I got a dripper to mess around with and needed more watts. At least thats my excuse and I'm stickin to it.
If Sigelei made a telescopic tube mod with an SX chip I could forgive the lack of wattage control buttons, but the Sigelei 20W is too long. I think the SVD is the only option I have that is short enough and has a nice DC output. The 134 isn't the greatest looking either.
Who uses a kick these days. Not saying you, but the onlu people I ever here talk about kicks are newbs who watched an old GrimmGreen video and want a SilverBullet with a kick.
Tesla makes decent products they have a 20w and 30w tube that are both within your price range.
Google VW tube mods and you will find tons of mods nobody has mentionsed. When you find something you like look up reviews on youtube
My issue is that I want the smooth DC output of the SX or DNA chips. There are a few DNA20 tube mods but they're crazy expensive for what they are,with the exception of the SVD 2.0.
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