Just took the leap! Ordered my Protovapor XPV DNA 30D!!!

[Boyd Reeds]

Ordered it with my favorite new cell in, as well! (Sony VTC5)

I can hardly wait! Only ordered it three days ago, and it already feels like it's taking forever! lol...

I'm betting though, that the XPV and my KFL+ in Nano mode, are going to be a match made in heaven!

 

[wb7275]

Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it.

 

[Cloud Junky]

Ordered it with my favorite new cell in, as well! (Sony VTC5)

I can hardly wait! Only ordered it three days ago, and it already feels like it's taking forever! lol...

I'm betting though, that the XPV and my KFL+ in Nano mode, are going to be a match made in heaven!

I just ordered a Vapor Shark DNA30, I chose Vapor Shark because they seem to be more available plus the return policy is reliable if something goes wrong. $177 was the total price. I should have it before the 30th.

 

[jmhenckel81]

Awesome! I just ordered one about the same time. Sounds like you will have the same setup. Really looking forward to it!

 

[Boyd Reeds]

Awesome! we all made a great choice I think! I considered the vaporshark for a time, but I just fell in love with the controls, looks, and battery type the XPV uses. I've heard nothing but great things as far as customer service with Protovapor, and the lead time isn't terrible, in my opinion, really. I've been vaping almost 2 years now. I'm sure I can wait a month for my new mod

 

[Bontasia]

Ouu yall have some sweeeeet vapemail on the way! Make sure you post pictures after the goodies arrive!

 

[Sptz]

Ordered one as well on the 8th of April. About 6 more weeks to go

 

[Blktmnt]

Is there any word on how long the built in battery for the XPV DNA 30D will last for. I mean how long until the charge is no longer holding for a day or so since like every rechargeable battery they start to die off. Since its built in it cant be replaced like just buying some more 18650s or whatever. I have an MVP2 and i love it but i know its going to one day just stop holding a good charge.

My next mod will be something with replaceable batteries.

 

[Boyd Reeds]

Is there any word on how long the built in battery for the XPV DNA 30D will last for. I mean how long until the charge is no longer holding for a day or so since like every rechargeable battery they start to die off. Since its built in it cant be replaced like just buying some more 18650s or whatever. I have an MVP2 and i love it but i know its going to one day just stop holding a good charge.

My next mod will be something with replaceable batteries.

I expect mine to remain healthy AT LEAST a solid year of charges from my XPV (Sony 18650 30A VTC5 2600mAh cell will be in mine, right from their shop, and the Evolv cell charger is a nice charging system, that takes good care of battery health. But Protovapor offers a choice of three difference cells right now, and each one has quite different specs. I felt the VTC5 was the best cell they offer, spec-wise, and reputation-wise, and I have great personal experience with the VTC4, and now the VTC5 cells myself, and really love them.) Once the cell begins to wear out, it won't be difficult to replace at all. All that's needed is a soldering iron. Simply de-solder the cell from the wiring, and solder the new cell in. Piece of cake. and hopefully Sony will have a VTC6 out, by then...

It really all hinges on how much the cell is pushed during it's lifetime. if moderate vaping is the norm, the cell will hold up well, and for a long time, and if heavy vaping at high wattage less time. I'll only really truly know how well, after a years daily use. but I fully expect to get a solid year from the VTC5, unless there is some unforeseen (unlikely, but...) issue along the way....

 

[wv2win]

I just ordered a Vapor Shark DNA30, I chose Vapor Shark because they seem to be more available plus the return policy is reliable if something goes wrong. $177 was the total price. I should have it before the 30th.

What is the amp limit on the DNA 30?

 

[Boyd Reeds]

What is the amp limit on the DNA 30?

12 amps in, 10 Amps out. So well below the capability of the cell I'm getting for it.

 

[Scruff]

From Evolv's data sheet it says the max output current is 10 amps. I have the VTC4 in my DNA I built just because at the time it was the best battery I had. But I got some MNKE 26650's for my next DNA build. I would use any battery higher than the 10 amp rating if it was replacable style of DNA build but for USB charger/battery soldered higher mah longer life of course.

 

[Boyd Reeds]

Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it.

I'm sure as well. I've been paying close attention to the DNA 30D system, since it arrived. My XPV can't get here quick enough! lol

 

[wv2win]

12 amps in, 10 Amps out. So well below the capability of the cell I'm getting for it.

Wow. Impressive. It will handle any "head" in existence and probably anyone that might come along in quite a long time.

 

[Boyd Reeds]

Wow. Impressive. It will handle any "head" in existence and probably anyone that might come along in quite a long time.

And it can handle resistances in a range between .5 and 3.0 ohms. For the first time, I'll actually be able to produce excellent vapor on resistances of 2.4 ohms, if I like... That's going to be a first for me, in the almost 2 years I've been vaping. With that kind of power, I honestly don't see myself ever building atomizers to use any less than around 1.5 ohms. (and 1.5 ohms should by all accounts, produce huge vapor, and/or very quick coil heating times, and enable behavior that's more similar to actual smoking. No more looooooooong drags, getting the coil up to temp.....) Mostly I'm really excited to experience great vapor production at higher resistances....

 

[Scruff]

With that kind of power, I honestly don't see myself ever building atomizers to use any less than around 1.5 ohms. (and 1.5 ohms should by all accounts, produce huge vapor, and/or very quick coil heating times, and enable behavior that's more similar to actual smoking.

I thought that too when I built my DNA but now I've found myself still building .5 to .8 ohm coils but now it's about different builds, different shapes and tri wraps. Even tri coils in kayfuns but most of the .8ohm builds I still vape around 22.7 to 24 watts. but when I do tri wraps and exotic builds i'll bump it up to 30 watts

 

[Jonan69]

I can't wait to get mine! Ordered march 24th...should be shipping when they get back from holidays!