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While I'd agree the majority of vapors are still low wattage/voltage, but I suspect that is driven by two things, experience and initial cost... Once they get experience, I'm seeing them all over the place depending on their preferences or interests. I'm seeing a lot that go with both higher wattage and lower wattage depending on the atomizer they are wanting to use... but that perception is likely because it's my own interest so that is what I notice more.

The reasons for there being more low power/voltage users are pretty simple. The beginners aren't going to purchase a higher dollar mod at first when they can first try the lower cost options just to see if they suit their needs. Now that a higher quality single eGo type PV is in the $20-$30 range... why not simply start with something like an istick which costs in the upper area of that range if not a little higher. So I do expect more vapors to move to higher power units... but it remains to be seen if they will use those to their capability or not. Of course there will always be those that lower power don't satisfy their needs and they will migrate to the higher power ones. Then... there are those that just get caught up in it and always buy then next new thing whether they have a need for it or not.

My own interests now aren't about power/voltage although that is a consideration... what now interests me and I think is the next trend we'll see is a move to more ergonomic devices. It'll be a little bit before the vapors tire of the box mods that seem to be the current trend... but I do think they'll start wanting a device that is more comfortable to hold at some point. So I think the "more power" trend is starting to level out... and the next one is one of form as well as function.

We can't base our opinions on what we see on ECF. We still make up only a very tiny portion of the vaping world. I would guess the more hardcore proportion who are more likely to venture out into new areas.
 

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We can't base our opinions on what we see on ECF. We still make up only a very tiny portion of the vaping world. I would guess the more hardcore proportion who are more likely to venture out into new areas.

Agreed... and I wasn't basing my opinions on just ECF or the other vaping forum I visit either... still, even that is only a small portion of the vapors out there and we still must base our opinions on something even if its only a statistically based one.
 

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Agreed... and I wasn't basing my opinions on just ECF or the other vaping forum I visit either... still, even that is only a small portion of the vapors out there and we still must base our opinions on something even if its only a statistically based one.

What I have seen is those who are younger or blessed with strong lungs are more likely to enjoy the high power vape style. They need it to satisfy their cravings. For many of us with charred lungs from decades of smoking, not so much. :)
 

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I wouldn't mind trying the RM2 in the future. But the sticker shock on some of that stuff is frightening.
You'll love it! As a matter of fact, I've done some personalizing to my Brass RM2. Folks will absolutely LOVE it!! I hope it rekindles everyone's love for the small but mighty RM2.;)

I really don't think dropping a Reos will hurt it...



You might want to forward to about the 12 minute mark, Super_X likes to talk......

After seeing Russ's abuse. I don't, won't, and can't use anything else made. I'm done searching. My Copper Vein is all I need. Well, besides about 5 more Reo's.

Rob makes them old man-proof.
I think Rob's make'em bullet proof.

I got mine off e-bay Pop. From here...

Koh Gen do Organic Cotton 80 Sheets for Skin Care Made in Japan Best Buy | eBay

Seems it was the cheapest I could fine. Comes from Japan so expect a week or two for delivery. There are other places you can get it but seems if you want the large package for a reasonable price then Japan has the most sources. If I remember, the stateside options were quite a bit more. That was awhile ago so maybe things are different now.
Awesome link!! That is if you don't mind waiting. But I can't get passed using CelluCotton. That stuff rocks.

Playing around with my 3.1 today , decided to see if I can get away with Clay's 100%VG in it . I dropped the ID from 2.4mm to 2mm , figuring less wick in the chamber equals more room for juice and the smaller coil wouldn't require as much juice to feed it . Wicked with rayon , loaded up with Berry Baille . I have no idea if my logic was sound on this but no dry hits so far .
Is Clay still making juice? Does he have a supplier forum? I remember him getting closed down. Hope he's doing good. I chose to go with HHV after all the shipping drama. Haven't looked back. I don't think anything in the world beats Dragon's Fire and Shadow. Those two seem to agree with my palette.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-who-prefers-single-coil-15.html#post15504901

There are still plenty of us who prefer a milder, smoother vape.

Gosh no. I prefer the RM2 built:: 28g ; 3/32 drill bit (also accomodates RxW3mm when I want to use it) ; 6/7 wraps @ 1.2ohm. Dragon's Fire just literally rocks at this setting. ;)

This one's for BK.


Holy crap!! I've seen it all now. Next, this guy will have it strapped to his side; long tube running to his mouth; and holding long wires in his hands. This is what will "Vaping" banned in more places than smoking is. :facepalm:
 
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Unbelievable....

A well- used Reos Grand, Red with two doors (red and polished aluminum) that the owner had planed off the catch cup to accommodate larger RBA's ( kind of a 'Homemade Haircut), along with what appeared to be an IGO -type RBA.....

sold for $80 on the classies Thursday night. I mean, a rebuild kit from Reos Mods is $25, can be done at home in ten minutes or so, and would replace all of the internals. That would mean an LP Grand, with new contacts, spring, gaskets and fire button for sub-ohming, for a little over $100 TOTAL. Somebody must have really needed the money....
 

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I want one, but I would hate to pay that kind of money, and find out I didn't like it. I saw a couple on the classifieds. They didn't do much for me. I want one in mint, or near mint condition. I saw a YT video of somebody with one a couple of nights ago. It does like simple. I like simple. But I am afraid I would be over dripping with that, or squonking...probably spelled that wrong.

Oh, and I have to have the 18650 one...I believe that is only the Reo Grand.
 

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    You'll love it! As a matter of fact, I've done some personalizing to my Brass RM2. Folks will absolutely LOVE it!! I hope it rekindles everyone's love for the small but mighty RM2.;) After seeing Russ's abuse. I don't, won't, and can't use anything else made. I'm done searching. My Copper Vein is all I need. Well, besides about 5 more Reo's. I think Rob's make'em bullet proof. Awesome link!! That is if you don't mind waiting. But I can't get passed using CelluCotton. That stuff rocks. Is Clay still making juice? Does he have a supplier forum? I remember him getting closed down. Hope he's doing good. I chose to go with HHV after all the shipping drama. Haven't looked back. I don't think anything in the world beats Dragon's Fire and Shadow. Those two seem to agree with my palette. Gosh no. I prefer the RM2 built:: 28g ; 3/32 drill bit (also accomodates RxW3mm when I want to use it) ; 6/7 wraps @ 1.2ohm. Dragon's Fire just literally rocks at this setting. ;) Holy crap!! I've seen it all now. Next, this guy will have it strapped to his side; long tube running to his mouth; and holding long wires in his hands. This is what will "Vaping" banned in more places than smoking is. :facepalm:
    Yup Clay's been up and running for quite awhile now , I don't know if he got his subforum back though .
     

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    How did the maker of the Reos come up with the name of "REO" for the mod? is it an acronym or something?

    Robert E. O'Neill. He put his initials on some of his first Wooden Mods, and thus they became known as "REOS".

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    my Mech is shooting flames out of the drip tip like a propane torch, should I remove the battery... its an IMR is it ok if I leave it in??

    ooops wrong thread maybe I should post this in new members....

    :laugh: That made me laugh out loud.

    You must have your mech in "Bad Juice" mode, which is supposed to cauterize your taste buds to help you make it through a bottle of bad juice.
     

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    my Mech is shooting flames out of the drip tip like a propane torch, should I remove the battery... its an IMR is it ok if I leave it in?? ooops wrong thread maybe I should post this in new members....
    If we could still start threads there , I'd dare you to post it there , it would be hilarious . :)
     

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    Another day, another REOS. Silver Anodized VV Grand from the classies. I PM'ed that I'd have to see it work, so the seller posted this:



    I need another REOS like I need a whole in the head, but it's my favorite REOS (VV Grand) in my favorite color and in good working order. This makes two VV REOS this month, and we haven't even gotten to the Woodvil Run or the first Resin REOS Run. Looks like I'll have to keep the front wheel turning for awhile as the Tax refund (or at least my half of it) is gone. Add 4 new 2200mAh 18650's and 12 new 800mAh 18350's + a couple drip tips from RTD, and there is no such thing as Vape Budget anymore.
     

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    Don't worry Dusty , we can't , we're way over the limit for starting threads in the new members section , I'm sure some poor bloke that doesn't know one end of a battery from the other will do it anyways .


    I don't trust you guys to not wrangle up some poor newbie and entice them to post it. :D
     
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