Looking to get back into vaping for a 3rd time and would like some help in product choices

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

They both sound nice. I don't think you will be disappointed in either.

I've been to Acworth, my brother used to live there before moving to Woodstock.

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

They both sound nice. I don't think you will be disappointed in either.

I've been to Acworth, my brother used to live there before moving to Woodstock.

Oh, awesome! I live in walking distance from Woodstock actually, I'm right on the border between. I'm originally from Jersey, so I'm what they call a transplant I guess, lol. Looking to move back to the northeast at some point though.

Thank you (and everyone else) for your help. Just need to decide if I want two of the 50w or a 50w and a 30w. Then I gotta decide on tanks and some juice, and I'll be all set!

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

Good luck yo you.

 

[jseah]

It seems like the iSticks are extremely popular.

What about this setup...an iStick 50w for home use, and an iStick 30w for taking out. The 50w paired with a full size nautilus, and the 30w with a Nautilus Mini. Can I go wrong with this setup?

That is the set up that I am using now, although I seem to be taking the iStick 50w out more and more. I suppose when summer rolls around and I don't have a jacket pocket to stick it in, I might use the iStick 30w more. The iStick 30 is literally half the size of the 50 (being that the 50 has two batteries while the 30 has one). The iStick 50 literally will last me one week before I need to recharge it while the iStick 30 will last me a little over 3 days. If you look at my avatar picture, I have the full size Nautilus tank on the iStick 50 and the Nautilus Mini on the iStick 30. As you can see, even though the Nautilus Mini is only 2 ml while the Nautilus is 5 ml, they are nearly the same width. I believe the Nautilus is 2 mm thicker than the Nautilus Mini. The different between the two is the height of the tank. The Nautilus is about half an inch taller.

EDIT: I also want to add that the iStick 50 actually feels better when gripped in your hand. The iStick 30 is a bit too narrow.

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

That is the set up that I am using now, although I seem to be taking the iStick 50w out more and more. I suppose when summer rolls around and I don't have a jacket pocket to stick it in, I might use the iStick 30w more. The iStick 30 is literally half the size of the 50 (being that the 50 has two batteries while the 30 has one). The iStick 50 literally will last me one week before I need to recharge it while the iStick 30 will last me a little over 3 days. If you look at my avatar picture, I have the full size Nautilus tank on the iStick 50 and the Nautilus Mini on the iStick 30. As you can see, even though the Nautilus Mini is only 2 ml while the Nautilus is 5 ml, they are nearly the same width. I believe the Nautilus is 2 mm thicker than the Nautilus Mini. The different between the two is the height of the tank. The Nautilus is about half an inch taller.

EDIT: I also want to add that the iStick 50 actually feels better when gripped in your hand. The iStick 30 is a bit too narrow.

This is extremely helpful, thank you. One question for you...do the Nautilus and the Nautilus Mini use the exact same coils? Meaning, I'd only have to buy one package for both, correct?

 

[jseah]

Yes, the exact same coils. And the coils seem to last forever. I have been using the same Nautilus Mini from last Tuesday afternoon until now exclusively and I am still using the same coil. I vape 3 ml's a day and my juice is a 50/50 PG/VG mix. So I am on day 9 on this coil.

I think I need to change my picture now. I have a second, brand new Nautilus Mini that I was going to load up with a different flavor juice and when I tried to unscrew the coil, the glass tank cracked (the top of the glass tank screws into the top piece and I think it got stuck). I just ran out to my local B&M and they had the replacement glass tank that is covered by a metal cage. Got two of those and now I have them on both of my Mini's. It makes it look a LOT nicer, as the metal mesh has a nice snowflake filigree pattern to it. The replacement tank replaces the entire glass and top section, so the only pieces from the original tank you still use is the coil and the bottom piece and the drip tip. I've ordered one for my full size Nautilus as well. The one downside is that it does make it a bit harder to see how much juice is left in the tank.

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Excellent. I think I've decided on 30w/50w, and Nautilus plus Nautilus Mini. Thank you all

Which vendors do people recommend? The lowest price I'm finding them for is on epuffstore.com, for $49.99 and $59.99. Is this a good vendor?

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

So, I can't seem to find many vendors that have the 30W and 50w in stock. Those that do are priced higher, and they are battery only. ePuffStore.com has the 30w and 50w in stock at the lowest prices I've seen, and are the full kits with wall charger and usb cables. They aren't on the vendor list here, and I can't find many reviews on them.

 

[noway]

Yea, the 50's seem to be in short supply. myvaporstore has the 30 with no charger, little cheaper. Most of the time I just plug mine into the computer to charge it. Slower charge, less heat, easier on the battery (theoretically).

 

[Puff2K]

So, I can't seem to find many vendors that have the 30W and 50w in stock. Those that do are priced higher, and they are battery only. ePuffStore.com has the 30w and 50w in stock at the lowest prices I've seen, and are the full kits with wall charger and usb cables. They aren't on the vendor list here, and I can't find many reviews on them.

I bought my 30w from Smokers Outlet (where I used to buy my tobacco) and the box set with charger, and ego adapter was about $44. I also bought a Nautilus and coils from them.

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

So, I can't seem to find many vendors that have the 30W and 50w in stock. Those that do are priced higher, and they are battery only. ePuffStore.com has the 30w and 50w in stock at the lowest prices I've seen, and are the full kits with wall charger and usb cables. They aren't on the vendor list here, and I can't find many reviews on them.

The iStick uses the same cable as an iPhone to charge on a 1 amp wall plug or PC USB port. Look here :Forum Suppliers Forum Suppliers
and here EALS & Steals http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/418767-deals-steals.html (go to last page)

and google the istick 50 and 30 w... usually they show up on the list from shops

 

[RandyF]

Good choices. This combo that you have put together, while not cheap, has the ability to last you for some time. It also gives you the ability to grow as you want to try new atty's. I think you will be very satisfied with this and not find it lacking anytime soon.

Good luck on the juice front though. Baditude mentioned some nice ones earlier in the thread, but if you want to give the cost savings route a go here are a few I have tried and been able to find some ADV's, all three are comparable in price and are well known here on the forum.

ITCVapes, best flavor I think, but limited selection
Vape Wild
Mount Baker Vapor

 

[jseah]

So, I can't seem to find many vendors that have the 30W and 50w in stock. Those that do are priced higher, and they are battery only. ePuffStore.com has the 30w and 50w in stock at the lowest prices I've seen, and are the full kits with wall charger and usb cables. They aren't on the vendor list here, and I can't find many reviews on them.

Unfortunately, the 30W and 50W are in short supply since it seems to be extremely popular. Whether you get the full kit or the battery alone, it's really up to you. The only thing the full kit gets you is the recharger (which is a standard micro USB cable and a 1 amp charger, which is your basic cell phone charger) and the 510 to EGO adapter (which you can get anywhere for like $3). Both the 50W and 30W were impulse buys for me, so I bought them at a B&M, for something like a $15 premium each. If this place has it in stock, I would just go ahead and place the order for it. I know that even with the B&M's, they pretty much sell them as soon as they get them in stock.

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Yeah, I called a few B&M stores in my area. Only one had the 30w in stock, and it was marked up $15. I'd rather order online for the savings cost, even if it means waiting a bit.

Honestly, I'd rather get the chargers and cables and stuff, I just don't know if epuffstore.com is legit or reputable. They seem to have customer reviews on their site, and it looks like they've been around for a couple of years. I just was wondering if anyone here had ordered from them.

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

OK, so I'm going to take a chance and order with both epuffstore.com and smokersoutletonline.com. The second one has much better pricing on the tanks and coils, and they have a 30w full kit in stock for a bit cheaper. I'll order the 50w from epuffstore.com.

Thanks everyone! I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Bill K]

I'm loving the kangertech subtank on a segelie 150w box. It's awesome!


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[DazAdams]

Innokin have a svd v2 out using the evolve dna 20 chip which could be worth looking at if that's any help.

 

[Dmeinder]

Every aspire product I've ever has has leaked and flooded literally making them useless. I don't know why I kept buying them, maybe I thought this one will be different.... And never was. I refuse to buy another aspire product.

I'd suggest Kanger subtank mini for home and Kanger genitank for on the road with your battery choices that are sure winners.

To be even better get subtank nano and subtank mini. These things are just so easy and never leak, all Kanger I've bought have never leaked or flooded.

Take care.... Cheers!

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Every aspire product I've ever has has leaked and flooded literally making them useless. I don't know why I kept buying them, maybe I thought this one will be different.... And never was. I refuse to buy another aspire product.

I'd suggest Kanger subtank mini for home and Kanger genitank for on the road with your battery choices that are sure winners.

To be even better get subtank nano and subtank mini. These things are just so easy and never leak, all Kanger I've bought have never leaked or flooded.

Take care.... Cheers!

I find that the whole Kanger vs Aspire debate is very polarizing. For instance, the first tanks I started with when I got off of cigalikes were Mini ProTank 2s. They worked alright when they worked, but I had many issues with them. Gurgling, dry hits, leaking onto the battery, and the coils never lasted more than a few days. On a whim, I purchased an Aspire ET-S tank with a BDC, and I couldn't believe the difference. The taste was so much better. It produced a much warmer, much better tasting vape. The coils lasted me 7-10 days, versus 3-5 on the Kanger coils, and the only time I ran into gurgling or flooding issues was when I let the level drop too much. I couldn't believe that I spent $25 on the Kanger tanks, and $5.99 on the Aspire tanks, and they were that much better.

But then, other people have had the exact opposite experience from me. So, it's weird.

 

[Troutdog311]

I've been vaping for about 5 weeks now,, lol don't laugh. I just found my perfect setup I got 70w box mod with Krangertech subtank mini. It has blow your socks off flavor and very nice amount of vap. Good luck