Is there a good reason to move past the Ego Twist

[mandingo]

My first upgrade was from a V2 stick battery to a Vision Spinner. I still like it, recently got the Vamo V3 and really like the ohm meter to check my coils. I like the variable wattage mode.

Now what I don't like is the 1.2 ohm limit. I found that my Vivi Nova SS mesh rebuild was .8 ohm coil and had to rebuild all my coils because the were too low. Funny that my Spinner would do sub ohm vaping but the Vamo won't. I also hate having to go from 28 gauge Kanthal to 32 to get the ohms up to use on the Vamo.

Just my 2 cents. If your happy with the eGo then by all means keep it.

 

[vernhall]

I think a mod like a vamo/sid etc is actually cheaper in the long run.

Ditto on the cheaper in the long run!

 

[wbart]

I concur, But stick with it long enough and you will get the bigger toys, Vamo, Evic and MVP for me and Eyeing up the Itaste 134.... I have big hands

 

[Pentarth]

at the same voltage with the same atty juices do NOT taste the same. I let people take their tank off their device and put it on my Provari and 100% of the time they can taste how much better the juice tastes. Watch P Busardo's reviews and he explains why. Provari have built in voltage regulation that sends the energy in a continuous stream, not spikes and dips or even pulse modulation of spikes that level off and drop (giving those devices a rattlesnake like sound). Then sub ohm coils on a mechanical with a good genesis mod will also make the juice taste a lot better than cartos or attys.
It all boils down to what you want and what you're satisfied with. I have friends that have used Ego Twists for years and continue to do so, if it works for you then stick with it. Personally I like having maximum flavor and maximum vapor production but that's me.

 

[mrbeefy0]

Not really. I just got something better cause its cool and I wanna show off

 

[Skyjacker07]

I've been vaping and smoke free for 5 weeks now, I just upgraded to the vamo from the ego twist, I'm really liking the vamo a lot, I use 2 different flavors of juice, just for the vapors tongue issue, now as to the tanks I have several different tanks I like to use, and the vamo insures I get the constant throat hit I like no matter the tank, I run 2 different sized batteries depending on where I'm at and what I'm doing scenarios, I went with the vamo, because I can use the different battery sizes to ensure it will fit in my pocket, that's what I really like.

 

[Radar2013]

Been vaping for several months now... Have tried a couple clearos, tanks, etc... I'm wondering now.. Is there a good reason to move beyond the Ego C-Twist I've been using for a while now? Beyond battery life, which is a minor issue for me (the ego lasts a day +, and I charge it overnight). It seems like all the tweaking I'd even want to do is a thing that's handled "above" the battery. I guess I'm asking.... Why should I buy another mod if they're all just variable voltage batteries that serve more or less the same function?

**This is not a troll post, I'm genuinely curious as to what more expensive PV's have to offer beyond bells & whistles like a puff counter and aesthetic value

I bought the EGO Evic for personal reasons. I need a handful of battery for my right hand because a of a shoulder injury causing periodic numbness in my hand without warning. I have dropped my EGO C beyond what it should be. Now the Evic is a smooth feeling battery so I have taken several rubber bands and have twisted them on to it in sections for grip. My Evic last 3 days on a charge and while it is charging I use my Ego C 1000mAh.

 

[The Ocelot]

If you like what you're getting, keep doing what you're doing. OR like many of us, maybe it'll be a lil' better if I just ..........

The only thing I have against Ego type PV's is you can plan on tossing it in the trash after about 300 charge cycles. Much cheaper to just replace a battery than it is to replace a PV ........ and I'm a tightwad.

I often read "cheaper to replace a battery," but with two Twists, each one charged 1x per day, 300 charges is almost a year. I paid roughly $50 for both of mine, which comes to ≈ $0.17 per day. Even at half the charges it comes to ≈ $0.33 per day.

With a mod that has replaceable batteries, you still need a second device for back-up, and replacement batteries. FT kits that come with 2 batteries and a charger run in the $50 range, what is the savings in the long run?

I don't mean to sound argumentative, I'm sitting here with mods, it just perplexes me when it's suggested that all a person needs is one device. I don't recall many threads about my batteries are dead what should I do? I read threads about buttons sticking, Protank bases breaking off in the 510 connection, device not firing for unknown reasons, etc., if they only have the one mod what are people supposed to vape while they try and fix the problem? It's fine for people moving up, who have their original kits for back-up, but I often read the how a mod will save you money being told to new vapers who don't have anything yet.

...never mind...I'm just pondering out loud or typing out loud...

 

[The Ocelot]

at the same voltage with the same atty juices do NOT taste the same. I let people take their tank off their device and put it on my Provari and 100% of the time they can taste how much better the juice tastes. Watch P Busardo's reviews and he explains why. Provari have built in voltage regulation that sends the energy in a continuous stream, not spikes and dips or even pulse modulation of spikes that level off and drop (giving those devices a rattlesnake like sound). Then sub ohm coils on a mechanical with a good genesis mod will also make the juice taste a lot better than cartos or attys.
It all boils down to what you want and what you're satisfied with. I have friends that have used Ego Twists for years and continue to do so, if it works for you then stick with it. Personally I like having maximum flavor and maximum vapor production but that's me.

Actually, the ProVari does have pulse width modulation, it just uses 800hz instead of 33hz like most of the Chinese mods. Just saying..

 

[EddardinWinter]

I still use my eGo twists. I have "moved past" the eGo, but I have not moved on....

 

[Myrany]

I often read "cheaper to replace a battery," but with two Twists, each one charged 1x per day, 300 charges is almost a year. I paid roughly $50 for both of mine, which comes to ≈ $0.17 per day. Even at half the charges it comes to ≈ $0.33 per day.

With a mod that has replaceable batteries, you still need a second device for back-up, and replacement batteries. FT kits that come with 2 batteries and a charger run in the $50 range, what is the savings in the long run?

I don't mean to sound argumentative, I'm sitting here with mods, it just perplexes me when it's suggested that all a person needs is one device. I don't recall many threads about my batteries are dead what should I do? I read threads about buttons sticking, Protank bases breaking off in the 510 connection, device not firing for unknown reasons, etc., if they only have the one mod what are people supposed to vape while they try and fix the problem? It's fine for people moving up, who have their original kits for back-up, but I often read the how a mod will save you money being told to new vapers who don't have anything yet.

...never mind...I'm just pondering out loud or typing out loud...

I was serious Ocey in my case it was being able to precharge and stockpile a bunch of large batterys for potential evac or power outage situations. With a dozen 18650s I can run longer without needing to recharge than I can with a dozen ego's. Yes I have a solar charger for the ego's it takes 12 hours to charge one. In a pinch it is better than nothing but the big battery solution is just more reliable long term when the power could be out for a week or more.

 

[tanzmitpalmer]

Personally, I like the idea of being able to set it and forget it Ronco-style, so a VW device is on my to-buy list. Also simply thinking ahead to what features I might want. I mean, if there's ever a time when I start rebuilding coils (and I'd say there will be, oh yes, there will be), having a device on hand to test the ohms will cut out another purchase down the road. Plus it'd be handy for FT clearos, since I can't say I entirely trust those to actually perform how they're rated.

That's just personally though. If you're happy with a Twist, then a Twist is happy with you too :3

 

[The Ocelot]

I was serious Ocey in my case it was being able to precharge and stockpile a bunch of large batterys for potential evac or power outage situations. With a dozen 18650s I can run longer without needing to recharge than I can with a dozen ego's. Yes I have a solar charger for the ego's it takes 12 hours to charge one. In a pinch it is better than nothing but the big battery solution is just more reliable long term when the power could be out for a week or more.

I was just pondering out loud, thinking in general terms. You certainly have a valid point, but I wasn't focused on anything beyond cost.

 

[EddardinWinter]

Really, when are you not pondering out loud?

 

[The Ocelot]

Really, when are you not pondering out loud?

I have to ponder out loud, the voices in my head are practicing their Gregorian chants again.

 

[SissySpike]

Personally, I like the idea of being able to set it and forget it Ronco-style, so a VW device is on my to-buy list. Also simply thinking ahead to what features I might want. I mean, if there's ever a time when I start rebuilding coils (and I'd say there will be, oh yes, there will be), having a device on hand to test the ohms will cut out another purchase down the road. Plus it'd be handy for FT clearos, since I can't say I entirely trust those to actually perform how they're rated.

That's just personally though. If you're happy with a Twist, then a Twist is happy with you too :3

IMO this is a misstated function of VW devices. Yes they will adjust some with the resistance but you still have to dial it in just like a VV device. Also with the cheaper mods you have cheaper electronics so you have less accuracy. So you have to do more dialing in.

So if you think you can get a VW mod set it on 9W and then put on a LR 1.5 ohm atty then switch to a SR 3.0 ohm and your not going to have to adjust the power you will be disappointed.

So for me I dont see much difference in a VW over a VV

 

[Myrany]

IMO this is a misstated function of VW devices. Yes they will adjust some with the resistance but you still have to dial it in just like a VV device. Also with the cheaper mods you have cheaper electronics so you have less accuracy. So you have to do more dialing in.

So if you think you can get a VW mod set it on 9W and then put on a LR 1.5 ohm atty then switch to a SR 3.0 ohm and your not going to have to adjust the power you will be disappointed.

So for me I dont see much difference in a VW over a VV

On the other hand if you are pretty consistent as in most of my attys are in the 1.7-2.0 ohm range. the VW works wonderfully for me. I absolutely love it on my vamo and almost never have to adjust anything.

 

[EddardinWinter]

IMO this is a misstated function of VW devices. Yes they will adjust some with the resistance but you still have to dial it in just like a VV device. Also with the cheaper mods you have cheaper electronics so you have less accuracy. So you have to do more dialing in.

So if you think you can get a VW mod set it on 9W and then put on a LR 1.5 ohm atty then switch to a SR 3.0 ohm and your not going to have to adjust the power you will be disappointed.

So for me I dont see much difference in a VW over a VV

Aptly spoken. And you know, expressed disappointment in the VW mod requires me to post this picture....

 

[kushka]

If you like what you're getting, keep doing what you're doing. OR like many of us, maybe it'll be a lil' better if I just ..........

The only thing I have against Ego type PV's is you can plan on tossing it in the trash after about 300 charge cycles. Much cheaper to just replace a battery than it is to replace a PV ........ and I'm a tightwad.

Oh, I heard this one for years while for all this time I am still vaping on my original ego 650 pass-through battery - the one I used almost exclusively since I bought it at Liberty Flights back in September of 2010 until I bought my Itaste vv about 2 months ago, and it is still going strong and holding a charge after much more then 1000 re-charges. I know very few of you guys who stunk with your original "great mod that was actually cheaper" more then 6 months, let alone years. Oh you may still have the old box mod around, but it is gathering dust while you upgrade to every other new battery mod that comes out, all the time telling people how much you are saving instead of investing in a $15 ego.
I still use my 2010 ego every work day, as since I got my Itaste I leave it at the office, where I prefer it because it is a bit smaller and thus better for my stealth vaping. All the paint has worn off, but it is going strong -

 

[SissySpike]

On the other hand if you are pretty consistent as in most of my attys are in the 1.7-2.0 ohm range. the VW works wonderfully for me. I absolutely love it on my vamo and almost never have to adjust anything.

Very true if you are staying in a slight change of resistance but the same can be said for VV. I vape in the range of 1.3 to 1.7 ohms with my Kayfun and Ithaka I leave my Provari set on 4.2.

So for me I just dont see set and forget I am not disapointed with my VW mods I just dont think they are much if any different from a VV its a unit of measurement for DC voltage. Nothing more nothing less.