Little itty bitty mods under $100.
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That IS disappointing, for sure. I don't really think the Chinese see the color pink in the way that we do (maybe), and at this point, you and she might be better off finding a wrap for it.
Hi KatDarlin' 
SO Happy to see you win one them there sweet lil itty bitty's on the Parthay thread! You just jumped RIGHT into that one, didn ya?! WHOOOOOT TF!
Shweet! Don' be a stranger there... We needs ya for my frenz win! I picked Orange. Whatcha gettin?
SO Happy to see you win one them there sweet lil itty bitty's on the Parthay thread! You just jumped RIGHT into that one, didn ya?! WHOOOOOT TF!
Shweet! Don' be a stranger there... We needs ya for my frenz win! I picked Orange. Whatcha gettin?
Mr. LeBeau, thank you (again and again and again!). I was only there BECAUSE of YOU!! Thank you for the destiny.
I'll stop by there now and then but that thread is an F5 monster!!!!
The color, hmmmm. That's a bit of an issue. Please check your PMs (ok, Conversers).
Oh, I am NOT taking the credit for your plethora of awesomeness and Katma! GOOD try, Sister. Much love to you.
Awwwwwwwwwww........
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You just made my day. Happy Katurday, kiddies!!!!!!!
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You just made my day. Happy Katurday, kiddies!!!!!!!
Why wouldn't you "highly recommend" the iStick? I'm assuming that is a 20W from your picture...looks like it. It does run a bit hot at lower setting, but it does work well. The iStick 30W comes in the same "fuscia" or hot pink, too.
My Smoktech M50 died so I replaced it with the Joyetech VTC Mini.
I can't say enough good about this device. USB charging, magnetic battery door, small size, great screen, tons of power and temp control for $50 shipped.
I love this thing.
I can't say enough good about this device. USB charging, magnetic battery door, small size, great screen, tons of power and temp control for $50 shipped.
I love this thing.
My emphasis was on "highly", and only because there are SO many more lil itties that have come to be available since the 'Stick arrived. I think it's a fine choice, but was a GREAT choice when we had fewer options (a year ago). The 'Sticks are what they are and for me, simply not worth the hassle and worry. Most of mine are gone now due to the inherent probs with the threads and the USB port (both are weak points in the design).
Do I still use mine (my one 20 and my one 30)? Yes, I do, and will most likely continue to use them til the ports sink in.
My wife had 2 iStick20. First one died with the USB port issue after a couple of months. Second died with the threads issue after 6 months. While they worked she was really happy with them once I worked out what the settings should be. She now has a pair of iStick30 that seem to be behaving themselves. I also got her a Defender 25w but she did not like the feel of it. I like it just fine so it is now mine!!!
I think they worked out a lot of the 20w's bugs, with the 30w -- stainless threads, anyway, and it does step down nicely. I haven't had any issues with the USB port, and I've had a pink one since... hmmm...Since early April, so about 6 months. Also a black one, about 2 wks newer, also no issues.
I think I've become less prone to problems with threads since I got the Achilles -- top-fill, so not so much off-and-on with the atty. With the Kayfun it was every 4-ish ml, off and on.
Andria
I think I've become less prone to problems with threads since I got the Achilles -- top-fill, so not so much off-and-on with the atty. With the Kayfun it was every 4-ish ml, off and on.
Andria
You're speakin' my language! It's no surprise that I'm a big fan of the Defender (thank you {{{hug hug}}} Kent). To me, the hand feel is one of its greatest attributes!
If someone holds small box mods like this:
(thanks Andria)
... then square sides gives one more support and rounded ends don't :- )
The rounded ends of the defender and kbox mini are designed for? this type of hold:
(thanks Katya)
... where unlike the CF4↑ (and the istick 30w, D2 and others) with one round end, the "button side" is rounded as well. I use the index finger pad. A thumb trigger could work depending on size of hand....
Well! It's one of my greatest attributes, too! You'd be a big fan.
And, Kent, I use both grips, and prefer curves either way.
I fire with my thumb and still like the feel of the iStick curve. But then I like the screen of the Evic VTC Mini...'cuz I got older eyes... Someone's gotta make the perfect mod!! 
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I have one Defender 25w and I'm not fond of it. My gripes are as follows.
It's curved on both sides so I need to feel for the button.
The puff timer goes out too quickly. I like to see how long I was puffing.
The 10 seconds goes by faster than my iStick 20s. I'm not imagining that, I've compared them side by side.
Things I like are.
A 22mm topper fits without overhang.
The built in SS Ego/510 adapter. I always use an adapter on my 20 watters to save the threads.
More wattage, although I never go over 13 watts. I might need it someday.
I'm tempted to take it apart to see if it's the same board as the iStick 20w. I can't find any dissections of it on the web.
It's curved on both sides so I need to feel for the button.
The puff timer goes out too quickly. I like to see how long I was puffing.
The 10 seconds goes by faster than my iStick 20s. I'm not imagining that, I've compared them side by side.
Things I like are.
A 22mm topper fits without overhang.
The built in SS Ego/510 adapter. I always use an adapter on my 20 watters to save the threads.
More wattage, although I never go over 13 watts. I might need it someday.
I'm tempted to take it apart to see if it's the same board as the iStick 20w. I can't find any dissections of it on the web.
Pretty simple to disassemble - see about 15 minutes into this video. Another reason why I like it :- )
Thanks for the vid.
I did see it before but forgot. That one is the 36w but I suppose it's the same for the 25w.
So, it's not the same board as the iStick. Might be the same chipset.
I did see it before but forgot. That one is the 36w but I suppose it's the same for the 25w.
So, it's not the same board as the iStick. Might be the same chipset.
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