Is this Chi You Clone worth it.

[markdm4805]

I found this Chi You clone at Electronicstix Chi You Clone-Gold | ElectronicStix.Com. The price on it seems way to good to be true. I can't find out any info on who manufactures this one but I don't think it's an hcigar. Anyone know whether this is a good deal or not.

 

[MrPlink]

If that is one of the models with a fake afc skip it, the voltage drop on those is MASSIVE.

I would just pony up a few extra bucks for the hcigar model, then either upgrade the spring or throw a magnet in it and it will be perfect

 

[markdm4805]

Thanks Mr Pink. That was my worry is that their has to be a catch somewhere at that price. Especially considering the price of an actual Chi You. I know I have heard good things about hCigar so I might just go that route. I was also thinking about a Kamry K100 at my local B&M but I really like the look of the Chi You.

 

[MrPlink]

Ive had an hCigar chi for a while.
Very well made minus the crap spring it ships with, but that is an easy fix.

It is an odd ball in that it is 23mm where MOST 18xxx mods are 22mm as well as most common attys.

The airflow control also shows the age of the design as it is all but obsolete for most modern attys. Only practical use I've found for it is with a Kayfun lite plus, where I removed the airflow screw completely from the KF and used the control ring on the Chi to control airflow on the fly.

There are also aftermarket flat top caps that eliminate the AFC from the Chi if you want a more sleek look while reducing a little length and weight at the same time.

 

[markdm4805]

I appreciate all the info. The flat top option sounds like it would be worth ordering down the line. I certainly wouldn't mind upgrading the spring to a magnet like you mentioned above. I've heard magnetic switches have a smoother throw.

 

[Ed_C]

Also it says gold not brass. So, I'm guessing it some sort of plating, that could easily wear off.

 

[Jimi D.]

I have a SS and a copper Chi You clone. The copper one is very well made, and hits like Mike Tyson

 

[MrPlink]

Copper chi looks great w the castle.