KSD KMax...just putting it out there.

[memyselfini]

Lurking for about 5 month. Going ahead and putting in my dues (5 post min). Received the $40.57 KSD Kmax Telescoping Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Mod Battery Compartment - VV / VW / brass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping 4 days ago from fasttech. So far solid device. I really like it. The ProVari mini, my first love, has remained unused since. Save the offers, I'm not parting with the ProVari.

The Kmax ships from Hong Kong and took 4 days to be shipped to Austin. I ordered it on the 18th of August and received it on the 30th.

I can't speak to it's longevity, but it feels and vapes great. As I said, feels solid. It's like having RGIII backing up Tom Brady in my fantasy league. Translation: Not sure how long RGIII will last in the NFL, but he sure is fun to watch.

 

[crxess]

I find the Mod rather unique in taking from several different fields of thought. Seems to have come together in a pleasing fashion and may prove to be a decent device.
I would very much like to see this one professionally reviewed and get a good look at it in action.

 

[memyselfini]

There is a very limited amount of video reviews on it and only a couple in english.

This is the one that got me to pull the trigger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyQe6Ek2m08

 

[memyselfini]

Update:

It was a pretty short run. I really liked the Kmax. I really enjoyed the variable voltage option. It fired fantastic. Tonight it separated at a joint it probably shouldn't have. While I am sure I can probably fix this, I'm sure this is probably a deal breaker for most, and rightly so.

 

[Katya]

Ouch... It's a good thing you didn't sell your ProVari.

Is your mod still under warranty? I guess it should be! Ask for a new one!

 

[Katya]

Double post--sorry, forum hiccups!

 

[Kenji]

wow, that sucks. I checked and its all sold out on FT. was thinking about getting one to have a VV. I gave my vamo v3 to my brother and sold my other vv. I only have mechs atm. But funds are low so i guess ill wait

 

[memyselfini]

Ouch... It's a good thing you didn't sell your ProVari.

Is your mod still under warranty? I guess it should be! Ask for a new one!

I am sure I can fix it. The device still fires up and all. A little JB weld or something similar should do the trick. Has anyone actually returned something to Fasttech?

 

[memyselfini]

Popped it back on and it seems to be working fine. Gonna put some epoxy on it eventually.

 

[Onlyhurtzabit]

nothing a little duct tape wouldn't fix. Just looks like it was press fit on to the end anyways. Was kinda thinking of making the kmax my first mod, guessing i should rethink that now.

 

[Katya]

I am sure I can fix it. The device still fires up and all. A little JB weld or something similar should do the trick. Has anyone actually returned something to Fasttech?

Yes. Just go to the website and open a ticket. They've been pretty good about replacing faulty items, at least in the past. Won't hurt to ask. Follow the prompt--they do ask for documentation, like a picture of a broken device, if applicable.

Also, you'd be doing us all a favor--manufacturers need to know that there are problems with their products so they can fix them.

 

[Br0k30n3]

Update:

It was a pretty short run. I really liked the Kmax. I really enjoyed the variable voltage option. It fired fantastic. Tonight it separated at a joint it probably shouldn't have. While I am sure I can probably fix this, I'm sure this is probably a deal breaker for most, and rightly so.

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What were the conditions that caused this to happen? Normal use? Did you drop it ?

 

[pink mothra]

Popped it back on and it seems to be working fine. Gonna put some epoxy on it eventually.

I bought the brass finish version from FT as well. Really like it, works like a train, but the same thing happened to mine after I fumbled & dropped it.
The housing separated between the smoked-screen & the top, under the 'beauty ring'. I wriggled it back on, but it's come off again a couple times since. I am thinking of epoxy as a fix.
Wish I wasn't such a klutz; my toys would last longer. Thinking this should be a "home-use-only" for me.

 

[devauto]

So this looks like it is a recurring issue. Are the tubes salvageable? Will another mod control head thread onto them (SID/EVIC/SVD/VMAX/ZMAX/ETC.)? The thing looks awesome, and if it breaks, it would be nice to use it with a different control head, at least it doesn't become a total loss that way!

I bought the brass finish version from FT as well. Really like it, works like a train, but the same thing happened to mine after I fumbled & dropped it.
The housing separated between the smoked-screen & the top, under the 'beauty ring'. I wriggled it back on, but it's come off again a couple times since. I am thinking of epoxy as a fix.
Wish I wasn't such a klutz; my toys would last longer. Thinking this should be a "home-use-only" for me.

 

[vjdossey]

nothing a little duct tape wouldn't fix. Just looks like it was press fit on to the end anyways. Was kinda thinking of making the kmax my first mod, guessing i should rethink that now.

I too was leaning towards this one... bummer...
Happy memyselfini was able to fix it

 

[Luckyv]

I have the red n chrome kmax and boy im hoping that dnt happen to me ......

 

[vjdossey]

So this looks like it is a recurring issue. Are the tubes salvageable? Will another mod control head thread onto them (SID/EVIC/SVD/VMAX/ZMAX/ETC.)? The thing looks awesome, and if it breaks, it would be nice to use it with a different control head, at least it doesn't become a total loss that way!

Great question- hope someone knows?!?

 

[devauto]

No responses??? Doesn't anyone out there have another mod controller to try on this body?

 

[Ed_C]

I think I've read that the tubes on these scratch very easy and that sometimes they even arrive with scratched tubes. Do you find this to be the case with your mods? The do look pretty cool. I like the ones I've seen in bronze.

 

[devauto]

I think I've read that the tubes on these scratch very easy and that sometimes they even arrive with scratched tubes. Do you find this to be the case with your mods? The do look pretty cool. I like the ones I've seen in bronze.

Hi Ed_C,

I'm not too worried about the scratching, I am more worried about the broken control head. I don't mind risking the cash if I know I can swap a new control head onto it and keep using the really cool looking tubes. I am just surprised that no one has tried this yet.