Mech or VV/VW?

[thewomenfolk]

The other day I heard someone say that Mechanical mods are unsafe and on their way out, and that the smart vendors are trying to get rid of all they have before they can't give them away.

I disagree and would I'd like to see some of everybody else's opinions on this matter. I just don't see mechanical mods going anywhere. I really like mine and I think I'm not the only one.

 

[staticmotion]

There will always be a niche that will stay true to mech mods. I've been debating between getting a mech and a regulated box, and I've decided that the regulated will probably serve me better. I may get a mech sometime down the road, but as I see it, regulated will be the way to go in the future.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Well... I don't think the un-mech mech, the Reo, is going anywhere.

 

[Light Seeker]

Love all my mechs, & just bought a couple more clones the last few weeks (4nine & stingrayX) ..... but with regulated mod price dropping, quality increasing, & more available choices coming very quickly, don't think I'll be purchasing another any time soon. Or truthfully, ever. YMMV of course.

 

[oldmanatc]

Mech mods will always appeal to those that want something that just plain always works, especially when considering a back-up device. As far as all day every day though, having something that plugs into a wall wart to charge real quick and allows me to adjust power is much more convenient.

I do hate the bottom button trend with seemingly all mech mods these days.

 

[JB69]

I believe the DNA40 and temp control is likely the future, and will spell the end for mechs and even the non-temp controlled, regulated mods

 

[MrPlink]

Mech mods will always appeal to those that want something that just plain always works, especially when considering a back-up device. As far as all day every day though, having something that plugs into a wall wart to charge real quick and allows me to adjust power is much more convenient.

I do hate the bottom button trend with seemingly all mech mods these days.

This.
I love my fancy VW box mods, but the comfort of having a nigh indestructible mech is a great feeling.
Just for conveniences sake I still build most of my attys so that they will perform well on a mech as well as a VW mod

 

[thewomenfolk]

This.
I love my fancy VW box mods, but the comfort of having a nigh indestructible mech is a great feeling.
Just for conveniences sake I still build most of my attys so that they will perform well on a mech as well as a VW mod

I agree totally. Oh the comfort of a nigh indestructible Mechanical! ha My favorite attys are my Sofia in my D-base or Slim tanks and my RM2 on my Reos. I can use the sofia in a tank on anything but the mechs just feel so much more solid. Although I have been known to use my iStick and Provaris quite a lot. I just like the security of being locked and loaded with my Mechanicals should the higher powers ever try to ruin all our fun.

 

[LuNar]

I've never owned a mech but I do want one. I personally love my regulated box mods but at some point I'm definitely going to get a mech, especially since my buddy gave me his tugboat rda.

I just need to get a good ohm meter reader thing and i'll find a mech that I like.

Hopping that the price of mechs go doowwwnn so I can snag one that want for a super affordable price!

I think the reason mechs can be unsafe is just because there is no short circuit protection or any kind of protection like that, but once you've been vaping for a while and understand the ohm law you know what to look out for and what kind of batteries to be using, you should be alright.

 

[gpjoe]

Well... I don't think the un-mech mech, the Reo, is going anywhere.

That's so funny. I just posted in another thread that some of my mechs are being replaced by regulated box mods...except for my Reos.

As to the OP: I think that whoever said that is correct to some degree. The regulated boxes seem to be the flavor of the month. I have seen a lot of mechs for sale in the classified forum, and tried to sell one, and it seems like there is waning interest in mech mods as the high-wattage mods become more popular. I like to flip my stuff when it's time to try something new but I now get the feeling that I am going to be "stuck" with a few $100+ mechanical tubes that nobody has any interest in. I don't think mechs will die completely and I still use a few for dripping, but find myself really enjoying the box mods.

 

[BoomerFZ1]

Mech mods will always appeal to those that want something that just plain always works, especially when considering a back-up device. As far as all day every day though, having something that plugs into a wall wart to charge real quick and allows me to adjust power is much more convenient.

I do hate the bottom button trend with seemingly all mech mods these days.

That argument that less tech is more reliable used to be kicked around the auto market as well. You see where we're at now with 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, etc.? I think the honest appeal of mechs for most folks is the aesthetics, flair and need to be seen as a "real vaper". But since folks are reluctant to say truthfully "I think mech mods make me look cooler and more accepted by the cloud-blowing community", they kick about the reliability factor. Since none of my regulated devices ever vented or exploded and always work when I use 'em, I have to say the whole "just plain works" argument, IMHO, has some serious holes in it. Sorry to be a buzzkill but....

 

[JB69]

That argument that less tech is more reliable used to be kicked around the auto market as well. You see where we're at now with 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, etc.? I think the honest appeal of mechs for most folks is the aesthetics, flair and need to be seen as a "real vaper". But since folks are reluctant to say truthfully "I think mech mods make me look cooler and more accepted by the cloud-blowing community", they kick about the reliability factor. Since none of my regulated devices ever vented or exploded and always work when I use 'em, I have to say the whole "just plain works" argument, IMHO, has some serious holes in it. Sorry to be a buzzkill but....

^^This...well said.

 

[JB69]

Sorry, double-post

 

[93gc40]

Mech will be reduced. Mainly because you can't vape at 100 watts, on demand, with a mech you are limited to the capacity of the battery and coils. You can't feed a coil more power or less than it would naturally draw. as you can with a VV/VW. The ONLY safety feature of a mech is the USER. The VV/VW device take most of the HUMAN element out of the safety considerations.

Next is the facination with the next New Thing. Eventually something will come along to replace the VV/VW device also.

 

[roxynoodle]

Oh, I will always have a few mechs around. They take up less space (tube ones anyway), are generally reliable, easily repaired, and will be there for me if a VW mod breaks down. I think we could all benefit from having at least a couple, even if just back ups.

 

[thewomenfolk]

Mech will be reduced. Mainly because you can't vape at 100 watts, on demand, with a mech you are limited to the capacity of the battery and coils. You can't feed a coil more power or less than it would naturally draw. as you can with a VV/VW. The ONLY safety feature of a mech is the USER. The VV/VW device take most of the HUMAN element out of the safety considerations.

Next is the facination with the next New Thing. Eventually something will come along to replace the VV/VW device also.

Good comments. I would assume very few folks want to vape at 100Watts or even know how to. The lung hitters may want to try it though. I vape at about 12 watts max and don't see a need for any more watts. I can feed a coil more power by the coil I build but again, I don't generally sub-ohm. But I do build at 0.1 ohm for my mech Reo, although 1.8 ohm seems about perfect.

I'm sure you're right about fasination with the next new thing. The technology in ecigs has developed so rapidly my head is spinning. I started out with the little cigalike 510 from Smoker Friendly about 5 years ago and do you know how lame that was? But I kicked a 40 year bad habit with it in one day and never looked back. The next new thing I'm looking for is a mech with wind-up power like we can get with flashlights and radios. Then I can be totally independent of batteries and get my exercise all at the same time.

I'm also looking for others to make more VV/VW's that use replaceable batteries like the Clouper Mini (but w/o fire hazards). I like using batteries better than plugging into USB's and being w/o for hours. It's too bad these VV's go totally belly up at some point. Mech's don't, which is a real advantage. To be truthful, I use both the VV's and Mech's and really like them both. But I'll still never sell my mechs.

 

[Kevin littell]

I got tired of VV/VW mods dieing on me at 2 am.


Switched to reliable well made copper mods.....Never going back.

 

[gelgoog]

i like mech mods due to its options in size. my stingray in 18350 mode is only 2 3/8". attached to a kayfun nano, it a tiny 4 1/2" with the drip tip. easy to carry, packs enough power and basically unbreakable. yes a 18350 battery doesnt last long. its my on the go device. you cant beat the size. which is pocket friendly.

i was someone would come out with an 26350 size battery with a corrsponding rta. it would make a small longer lastring tube mech.

 

[tc1]

Mechs have a nice sleek look and feel.. beauty in simplicity. For awhile we really didn't have a choice if we wanted high wattage output. Now obviously there are plenty of choices within the regulated market.

Personally I have and use both. Mechs are a great backup/standby devices to have around. I would recommending buying both to anyone. As long as you educate yourself on mechanical mod usage you will be fine. And some times it's an ease of mind carrying around a mechanical knowing that if you drop or give it a bit of abuse you can most likely just pick it up and start vaping away.

 

[DaveSignal]

I prefer mech mods. I like the look much better and I enjoy the hobby of building for them. The reaction of the coil to the current from the battery is natural, like the coil is alive. And I build it to react a certain way. Whereas with a VW, I could just attach some garbage to the atty leads and crank up the volts and I get something that works, but shouldn't work that way if not for the various chips in there that were created by someone else. I don't need lights or screens or bluetooth to my phone. Nor do I want these things. I want a carefully crafted metal tube or box without wires and solder. It works amazingly well, because I built the circuit that way.