Lavatube....good bad or ugly

[northerninfidel]

I have been vaping my Ego Riva quite happily, but am interested in picking up a VV mod to see what they are all about. I am on a pretty tight budget so a provari is out of the question, but I was wondering what everyone thought of the lavatube?

 

[Iffy]

If you would like to test the VV waters, I highly recommend getting an eGo Twist VV batt.

BTW, I have both a LT and a VMax. I think the VMax is the better device.

Good luck!

 

[elothen]

I second the EGO Twist vote. It's ~$30 depending on where you get it very good. I have the twist and tested out a lavatube at my local shop and just wasn't impressed. I moved my tank back and forth between them a few times and it was really /meh. Maybe if you were starting out and had nothing then the lavatube would be a good way to go, but you've already got your charger(s) for EGO and if you use those clearomizers they fit on the Twist whereas you'd need an adapter for the LT.

YMMV

 

[wv2win]

Whatever you get, check out what the amp limit is on the device. I believe the lavatube has a 2.5 amp limit which limits what you can vape on it. I would want a model that has at least a 3.5 - 4.0 amp limit so you can vape basically any carto or atty you choose.

 

[TheMightyBooth]

Ego twist is a bargain!

 

[Flyer]

Lavatube is a great, big battery PV that is really economical. Just as wv2win said, know what version you are getting. Don't settle for the older 2.5 amp version, unless that is what you want.

 

[NGIB]

The main difference between a Twist and other VV units are when the Twist battery wears out you toss the entire $25 unit. When the battery on a LT (or similar) wears out - you replace a $4-$8 battery. The Twist is limited to I think 2.5 amps as well and has a much smaller voltage range than a LT, it maxes at 4.8 volts.

Buy what makes you happy but try to look past the hype...

 

[kabonk]

I have a mini lava tube in my hand right now it's not a bad device for the price it has some drawl backs but over all it does the job, just make sure you shop around and get a good price on it

 

[Pappy]

Maybe I'm just easy to please, but I'm very happy with my Apollo stainless steel VTube.

Everyone talks about the 2.5amp limit, but that's a tempest in a teapot if you ask me. Just don't use low resistance dual coil cartos. I'm using the Vivi Nova tanks with the 2.4 and 2.8ohm heads and my VTube will crank it up way past the point of burning the juice. So tell me again how the 2.5amp limit is limiting my vaping???

Oh, and my VTube cost the same as 3 Twists, which are disposable.

I'm not bashing the Twist. In fact, I'd like to have one because it's smaller than my VTube and would be more pocketable.

 

[tj99959]

The amp limit is only a concern if you use dual coil stuff. To some that makes it a big deal. To others it doesn't matter at all.
Personal opinion of course, but IMO build quality is far more important. Low price usually equates to cheaply made or lacking features.
I also think that the little 35$ MadVapes VV box mod is still the best entry level bang for the buck.

 

[NancyR]

hi,

I disagree with those suggesting the twist, as yes its only about 25 for one battery then you have the charger and everything on top of that. You can get the Apollo Vtube (same thing as the lava tube) for $73 for the ss kit or $54 for the reg kit, using the code vtube30.

If you decide you don't like it they have a 30 day money back guarantee, besides the 1 year warranty, try finding a twist with that.

 

[ricklynchcore]

I have chrome lavatube, using Genesis style atty, works great.

Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2

 

[wv2win]

.......Everyone talks about the 2.5amp limit, but that's a tempest in a teapot if you ask me. Just don't use low resistance dual coil cartos................

You obviously like being limited on what you can vape with. Many of us prefer no limitations and use 1.5 - 1.7 ohm dual coil attys and cartos regularly. Why would I settle for a model that limits what I can vape on it, when I can get better models that have no such limitations. The real shame is they charge what they do for a PV with these limitations when the additional cost to provide 3.5 - 4.0 amp limits is pennies. It's just another form of "planned obsolescence" that puts more money in the manufacturers' pocket over the long term.

 

[nordoe]

I have tried dual coils and they did not do much for me. I stick with single coils. I have a few VV mods and I use my lavatubes more then other expensive ones. Just my opinion, but if you do not use dual coils, I think they are great.

 

[Iffy]

Not to stir da pot... but...

I haven't paid over $25 for my 900mAh Twists. Batts and a charger for a non-eGo VV will run close to that much. Then add the price of a VV PV... kinda expensive trial!

Since the OP hasn't used a VV, I still advocate getting a Twist for evaluating the VV experience.

BTW, I had four diff VV PV models in my daily rotation. The eGo Twist was added a lil' over a month ago and is now in my rotation with da 'big boys'.

 

[frosting]

I personally have found I rather like VV box mods. I haven't tried anything particularly fancy. I'm not aware of any limitations using a boxmod VV. My biggest quip is battery life. 14500 batts just don't cut it, lasting maybe 6 hours heavy vaping when fresh. I believe whatever LT/provari uses battery wise will be my next investment when I can afford a new mod. I may just save up for a provari/or something similar with less buttons to click and more battery life 12+ hours a charge.

So my advice is avoid 14500 powered devices. Great at first but as the batteries wear, and if money is tight always having batteries on your charger gets annoying.

 

[jayw]

hi,

I disagree with those suggesting the twist, as yes its only about 25 for one battery then you have the charger and everything on top of that. You can get the Apollo Vtube (same thing as the lava tube) for $73 for the ss kit or $54 for the reg kit, using the code vtube30.
If you decide you don't like it they have a 30 day money back guarantee, besides the 1 year warranty, try finding a twist with that.

I agree with NancyR, in less than 30 days you will know what it all about

 

[tj99959]

You obviously like being limited on what you can vape with. Many of us prefer no limitations and use 1.5 - 1.7 ohm dual coil attys and cartos regularly. Why would I settle for a model that limits what I can vape on it, when I can get better models that have no such limitations. The real shame is they charge what they do for a PV with these limitations when the additional cost to provide 3.5 - 4.0 amp limits is pennies. It's just another form of "planned obsolescence" that puts more money in the manufacturers' pocket over the long term.

It's a choice rather than a limitation. To some a 2.5a limit is a big deal, others don't care, they never hit 2.5a anyway.
BTW that little 35$ MadVapes box mod will run a 1.5ohm DCC at about 5.5v (3.6a @ 20watts)

 

[Pappy]

You obviously like being limited on what you can vape with. Many of us prefer no limitations and use 1.5 - 1.7 ohm dual coil attys and cartos regularly. Why would I settle for a model that limits what I can vape on it, when I can get better models that have no such limitations. . . .

I've never used a dual coil carto, so maybe there's some magic to it I don't understand. But nobody has ever been able to explain why I should want to use one.

I'm getting a great vape with my VTube and Vivi Nova tanks. The 2.5amp limit doesn't limit my vaping at all. So the 2.5amp limit is a complete non-issue. I'm not looking for bragging rights - i.e., my PV will run hotter than your PV. (And I'm not saying you are, by the way, but there are those who are.)

I don't disagree with the idea that a Twist is a cheap way to get into VV. But, I think that's false economy to an extent because once a person tries VV, they are almost certain to like it. The extra cost of the VTube over the Twist is less than a carton of smokes, and decreases the first time the Twist battery dies and the whole thing goes in trash.

 

[Hanus]

This new Lavatube 2.1 Tornado has 4 amps limit. So dual coil will work fine. And that is good looking mod if you ask me. There is few flaw. Like chrome on button will go off pretty soon. And some problems whit 510/ego connector. And whit that mini model 18350 accu working time isnt great. But 18650 model is pretty long... But its all about user what is important.

I my self use Smok Wmax and its like poor mans provari. But more powerfull 5 amps limit. I have lava 1.0 18650 too whit out button connection problem and its good for vapin 3.0 ohm boges. I did get cheap at secondhand and i use it when i go out. So if something happens to it, i dont loose so much money.