Is the screwdriver still the best after all this time??

[siggywiggy]

Hi all!

I've been sucking on my screwdriver for about a year (well I went through 3 of them actually, lol) and it just occurred to me that there have probably been a LOT of new e-cigs introduced over the past year (I used to check this forum everyday!)

So is there any "latest and greatest" that can beat the screwdriver as far as throat hit, consistancy, and just overall "goodness"?

This will be my X-mas present to myself! haha (well, unless you tell me that the screwdriver is still the best)

Can't wait to read your replies!

 

[uba egar320]

Sure there are other things to own, but I still use my SDMKII everyday for over a year as well. Love it. Oh, get an 808 adapter for it and try it out. Carto's rock out on it imo.

 

[sgtdisturbed47]

Throat hit will depend more on your atomizer and battery (and how well they work together), as well as the liquid you use. The device or the main body of what you're vaping with matters little, besides aesthetics, whatever safety features are built-in (on/off switch, built-in overvolt/undervolt/short circuit/thermal shutdown/etc protection) and ergonomics.

If it works, stay with it. I had a DSE-905 "screwdriver" that ended up failing, but the ergonomics were great. I'm now using a Riva and a 5v box mod I made for myself, and I prefer the Riva with an LR atomizer because of its size and feel.

There are lots and LOTS of mods out there now. The market is practically flooded with home-made mods, production models, and variable voltage devices. There are lots to choose from. One of the more popular production models is the Joye Ego and the clones that look/act like an Ego. Many vendors are selling them under their own re-brand, such as the Tornado, Vapor XTreme (if you want to pay $170 for a kit: VAPOR XTREME ), etc etc. They are great devices with long battery life, and kits can be found for less than $50.

 

[venkman]

if you're treating yourself for christmas, go for a Precise from super-t. It's a little pricey, but you certainly won't go through three of them in a year, so it would pay off. All 3 Precise models are made from stainless steel, in the USA, and carry a lifetime warranty. It will literally be the last PV you need. It is all mechanical, so there is nothing to fail, and it works flawlessly. Not to mention how sleek and classy they look. Instead of shelling out for 3 of the same unit in one year, you can purchase one super-t precise, and only have to buy attys and juice (which you'd be buying no matter what) and the occasional battery (which cost maybe $5). The $150-ish price tag can scare a person off at first, but in my opinion, it really is one of the best PV-related investments one could make.

 

[uba egar320]

Throat hit will depend more on your atomizer and battery (and how well they work together), as well as the liquid you use. The device or the main body of what you're vaping with matters little, besides aesthetics, whatever safety features are built-in (on/off switch, built-in overvolt/undervolt/short circuit/thermal shutdown/etc protection) and ergonomics.

If it works, stay with it. I had a DSE-905 "screwdriver" that ended up failing, but the ergonomics were great. I'm now using a Riva and a 5v box mod I made for myself, and I prefer the Riva with an LR atomizer because of its size and feel.

There are lots and LOTS of mods out there now. The market is practically flooded with home-made mods, production models, and variable voltage devices. There are lots to choose from. One of the more popular production models is the Joye Ego and the clones that look/act like an Ego. Many vendors are selling them under their own re-brand, such as the Tornado, Vapor XTreme (if you want to pay $170 for a kit: VAPOR XTREME ), etc etc. They are great devices with long battery life, and kits can be found for less than $50.

Dse 905 and SDMKII are two completely diff mods. Dse 905 has a switch that imo, will fail if used as a main PV. The SDMKII is mechanical.

 

[banjo]

I have a MKII that I bought early on, and it is a great battery type mod, but I have since moved on to REO & Phidias mods, and only keep the Screwdriver as a back up, and to loan to friends and relatives to try. The whole direction of mod development, in my opinion, has gone in a different direction. Why would I want to spend a $100 just to have a larger battery?

 

[uba egar320]

I have a MKII that I bought early on, and it is a great battery type mod, but I have since moved on to REO & Phidias mods, and only keep the Screwdriver as a back up, and to loan to friends and relatives to try. The whole direction of mod development, in my opinion, as gone in a different direction. Why would I want to spend a $100 just to have a larger battery?

Lost ya there. Do you mean there are just as good ecigs now as mods? I'm in the same boat as you. I have my SD right here with some 808's on it. But for the most part I use my kaji JM now.

 

[siggywiggy]

Thanks SO much for the reply guys! (girls?)

I'm checking out the supert right now!

 

[uba egar320]

Good luck. The bottom line is that you get soemthing that gets you off the tobacco. Let us know how it goes.

 

[sgtdisturbed47]

Dse 905 and SDMKII are two completely diff mods. Dse 905 has a switch that imo, will fail if used as a main PV. The SDMKII is mechanical.

I'm well aware that the DSE-905 and SD-MKII are completely different, I was making a reference to ergonomics.

 

[floridamale]

I use my SDMKll every day the 18350 batteries last a good 10 hrs, 901 atty's work great, I feel the SD has a great draw, and the all mechanical part makes me wonder how you went through 3 of them in a year. I also find the feel in my hand is good bottom button fires every time. Whats not to like

 

[boxhead]

Yes it it, it's the curves on this sexy thing. Get some spiderfire batts the 880mah 3.6vdc ones. Diss the the 510 adapter and get 801 adapter, get apassthru to do wet dry burns on the atty or just toss the atty sooner...

 

[aziffel]

if you're treating yourself for christmas, go for a Precise from super-t. It's a little pricey, but you certainly won't go through three of them in a year, so it would pay off. All 3 Precise models are made from stainless steel, in the USA, and carry a lifetime warranty. It will literally be the last PV you need. It is all mechanical, so there is nothing to fail, and it works flawlessly. Not to mention how sleek and classy they look. Instead of shelling out for 3 of the same unit in one year, you can purchase one super-t precise, and only have to buy attys and juice (which you'd be buying no matter what) and the occasional battery (which cost maybe $5). The $150-ish price tag can scare a person off at first, but in my opinion, it really is one of the best PV-related investments one could make.

I heartily endorse the super t18650.I just got mine last saturday,and ain't had to recharge the battery but once!I also have a screwdriver and it is a great take along vaporiser,as is the eGo.However,comparing the screwdiver to the precise is like comparing a rolls royce to a cadillac-the biggest thing they have in common is they both do basically the same thing.The super T18650 is a awesome 'battery holder" as some call them.The finish on mine is outstanding,the machine work(end caps,button)is also excellent.A little pricey and about 1 month or so wait after ordering,but well worth it,I just wish some of my other stuff offered the overall bang for the buck as my P18650

 

[uba egar320]

I heartily endorse the super t18650.I just got mine last saturday,and ain't had to recharge the battery but once!I also have a screwdriver and it is a great take along vaporiser,as is the eGo.However,comparing the screwdiver to the precise is like comparing a rolls royce to a cadillac-the biggest thing they have in common is they both do basically the same thing.The super T18650 is a awesome 'battery holder" as some call them.The finish on mine is outstanding,the machine work(end caps,button)is also excellent.A little pricey and about 1 month or so wait after ordering,but well worth it,I just wish some of my other stuff offered the overall bang for the buck as my P18650

Sounds nice. It's a safe feeling imo, when you get a device that you know isn't going to let you down. I think everyone that's into ecigs has been stuck with a pain in the ... pc of equipment that has let them down at the absolute wrong moment lol. Won't happen with that pc of artwork you got now, huh!