Looking to step up to a VV/VW and get away from my old eGo. Help me decide...

[TiMe_1]

Looking for opinions on what to get to step away from me old eGo. I use mini vivi novas that I love and im looking and the new pro tank 2 so it has to work with those. Who is using what and what should I stay away from?

Help?

Thanks everyone!

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

The Vamo, MVP, SVD and Zmax are all good regulated electronic mods with variable voltage capabilities. You can't go wrong with any of them. They're all priced at a good entry point, which lets you see if this kind of APV is what you really want to do (most find that it is).

I went with the Vamo V3 after struggling over the decision for weeks (and BillB prodding me to get both the Vamo AND the SVD). I liked the power management functions, the ability to handle 18350 and 18650 batteries and the interface. The others may have features you prefer. Just do you homework on'em an pick the one that you like.

Again, you won't go wrong with any of them.

 

[Ken_A]

I recently got a SID. It's only $50 and does both volt and watt. I like it so far.

 

[Mohamed]

I started with disposables then to an e-blue starter kit and upgraded again to an ego-c for about a month now. I meant to go with an ego-t but I didn't order the right thing. I looked at those especially MVP as it allowed you to also charge external device like a phone.

For about $41.79 total price I ended up going this route with free shipping.

JIB LH20000 "20000mAh" Portable External Backup Battery Power Bank with LED Illumination
LH20000: "20000mAh" (Actual 12300mAh), Black+White / SKU: 1379809
$23.86

It's about the size of my Galaxy S4 phone and I can recharge my phone approx 6.5 times with it. I go camping and hiking a bit and really liked that feature. Shouldn't need to charge my phone more 3 times on a weekend trip as I don't use it very often...but would be nice in an emergency when Sunday starts rolling around and it's supper low so I have to just turn it off and then back on if I need. Reception is a whole different issue

EGO-VV 1100mAh Rechargeable Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Battery with 0.7" LCD
EGO-VV, 1100mAh, Silver (Voltage Adjustable) / SKU: 1422502
17.93

That can also be used at my desk or near a computer so I'm not wasting life on my "light weight portable" batteries. And will hook up to battery above as well. It's 3-6 volts but figure that will suffice my noob VV experience for now.

I can't tell you how they work yet because I'm still waiting for shipment to arrive. I have heard that battery can take up to 15 hours to fully charge. So you would need to plan ahead for your weekend trip. Not quite as portable as the slimmer one stick mods but should be very handy when away from outlets for extended period.

I also figure if I can get buy with ego 1000 mah for approx 10 hours...those 2 together should allow me to vape for about 10 days straight without being near an outlet . I think you lose some of juice like 10% when charging external device. I guess what I mean is that the electricity can't be transferred from one device to another at no loss.

 

[Wmmeese]

I would be sure and get something that reads ohm resistance. I have an original Vamo that does the trick. If your not sold on a tube mod, many people like the MVP.

 

[Mohamed]

I would be sure and get something that reads ohm resistance. I have an original Vamo that does the trick. If your not sold on a tube mod, many people like the MVP.

Yeah I didn't do my research too much. I don't think the one I linked reads ohms. But I think the ohms are usually posted on packaging or order form aren't they? I'll have to go check the ones I have when I get home. Maybe they aren't always exact or change throughout usage?

The other one I thought about getting was the evic but couldn't justify $100-$140. Has cool features like puff count and vapor usage graphs...just not sure how useful that be other than fun to look at

 

[thefullhonkey]

I went for the SVD myself. I'm very happy with it. If you're ok with a large mod, it checks absolutely all of the boxes. I was off for a few days, and got back to my "at work" ego setup. I miss being able to check battery voltage, etc. I came very close to an MVP, and may yet order one as a my daily driver (the SVD lives at home). It definitely works with the PT2.

 

[S1LV3R]

+1 for the Vamo. I have 4 of them now 3x v2 1x v4(gifted one to the kid with a darth vader wrap ) You cant go wrong with them. Good price point (50bux for apv, charger and 2 18650 batts) Variable Voltage/Wattage, ohm checker, battery level check. I went from the ego twists to these months ago and have never looked back. Good choice with the Protank2 also. You will be glad you did.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Yeah I didn't do my research too much. I don't think the one I linked reads ohms. But I think the ohms are usually posted on packaging or order form aren't they? I'll have to go check the ones I have when I get home. Maybe they aren't always exact or change throughout usage?

The resistance printed on the package (or stamped on the coil) is the nominal resistance. The actual resistance can vary +/- 0.2 ohms. I have a ProTank/Evod coil with a nominal resistance of 2.5 and it reads 2.8 on my Vamo and with my multimeter. I can't use that coil on anything but my Vamo, because the little Ego batteries can't drive the tank well enough to produce a decent cloud.

 

[Baditude]

Innokin iTaste MVP

 

[jcco]

I've been super happy with my Vamo V2 SS from Fasttech. I haven't had any problems at all with it & it does everything I want.
It seem very durable & I hear that's the case with the SS model. I'm sure you would be happy with any model Vamo out there.
Just be sure to get decent batteries & a good charger. I got the Nitecore I4 charger & it works flawlessly although most chargers can have their problems.

Good luck.

 

[Pirate_Freder]

The Evic is on sale for $69 right now, I ordered one this morning. .........blogspot.com has it posted with a coupon code.

 

[Bellerine]

I'm wondering if I'm missing out, too. Other than a digital readout of ohms, what is the advantage to these mods? When you add the batteries, you're looking at over $100 for nearly all of them, and some significantly more.

I'm not opposed to spending more for a better experience, but what exactly makes it better than my Joytech Ego-C Twist?

 

[jefsview]

I'm wondering if I'm missing out, too. Other than a digital readout of ohms, what is the advantage to these mods? When you add the batteries, you're looking at over $100 for nearly all of them, and some significantly more.

I'm not opposed to spending more for a better experience, but what exactly makes it better than my Joytech Ego-C Twist?

amperage....

 

[S1LV3R]

I'm wondering if I'm missing out, too. Other than a digital readout of ohms, what is the advantage to these mods? When you add the batteries, you're looking at over $100 for nearly all of them, and some significantly more.

I'm not opposed to spending more for a better experience, but what exactly makes it better than my Joytech Ego-C Twist?

Thats what i thought until i experienced the truly clean power of the vamo vs my ego c twists. I used ego twists for 8 months before finding the vamo. The power drop off during a button press is ridiculous on the twists. i had no clue what i was missing until i was perusing PBusardo's charts on power modulation of all the different batts and mods. I was "ok" with what i had, not overly happy but was refusing to give up on vaping. Im not a "hardware" fiend by any means. Hell i broke, repaired and purchased about 9 or 10 ego C twists. I almost bought a provari when someone told me about the Vamo. now i have 4. Backups for my Backups!!!!

 

[EddardinWinter]

The ability to replace the battery for 8-10 bucks rather than the whole unit if it an eGo unit fails. Also, you will eventually want a "top-end" mod if you are like most vapers, so this next one is your stepping stone mod. The eVic is a pretty mod with a nice display, but has a low amp limit and questionable durability. The Vamo is a popular, more durable mod with a very high amp limit and is pretty darn cheap.

I owned both of these mods and I can honestly say I preferred my eVic, but that was because the amp limit did not affect me with my vaping profile. Both mods are not particularly accurate on voltage output when the battery gets 50% or less.

I know nothing of the SVD and MVP, so look to others for advice on these.

 

[Asbestos4004]

I have a Vamo V2 and it works just fine. It was my transition from eGo style to mods. Whatta difference! My only regret is not using a 510 to 510 adapter to save the threads. The threads on the Vamo wear out really fast. Now, it makes a nice back up. I still use it from time to time. Go with SS though, chrome and black chrome look cool but you'll regret it soon! It's a great mod to make the jump into mods.

 

[S1LV3R]

I have a Vamo V2 and it works just fine. It was my transition from eGo style to mods. Whatta difference! My only regret is not using a 510 to 510 adapter to save the threads. The threads on the Vamo wear out really fast. Now, it makes a nice back up. I still use it from time to time. Go with SS though, chrome and black chrome look cool but you'll regret it soon! It's a great mod to make the jump into mods.

Well you wont regret it that much, especially if you put Jwraps on them like mine.

Black Chrome v2 with Black Carbon Fiber Jwrap on left. Stainless Steel v4 with Grey Carbon Fiber Jwrap on the right

 

[Bellerine]

I guess I'm still missing something.

The batteries cost less to replace. That's cool. Not so cool if the threads wear out and the whole thing has to be replaced

Could it be because I totally don't understand the whole ohm/wattage thing or care to? I don't want to do math or use tools to build stuff, I just want to vape. Are these mods meant for people who are really into all the math and rebuilding, cuz it seems that way. That said, if I can have a better vaping experience with no increased fuss and muss, I'd be down for that. I'd just like to know why it's better.

 

[TiMe_1]

I think im gonna go with the VAMO v2 from the fasttech website because I can get it pretty cheap with batteries and a charger.