Mechs vs Regulated: Where are they going this year?

[CrazyCory564]

It seems regulated mods have swept the vaping industry by storm; everyone and their mother has a regulated mod these days, as do I.

I got in to vaping during the regulated boom, and I'm glad I did. Personally I don't use mechs, but I understand how they work, and I can't imagine using the full force of the battery with certain juices or coils.

But that is beside the point. I think we all know that regulated mods are here to stay, and they will progress steadily.

The real question is: where are mech mods going? Will they stay around for a long time, or is the market for them going to get smaller and smaller?

Personally, I think mechs are here to stay in a limited fashion; I think the high end mech mods will be produced more exclusively, mostly for aesthetics, as it is a niche market that is shrinking imo. The ones that are produced will be more expensive on average (500-700ish, maybe more) and only a select amount of people will be purchasing them.

I could be dead wrong. Your thoughts?

 

[autobiogphnation]

They'll probably stick around because there will always be people that wont want some of the safety restrictions like cutoffs etc.

 

[Fuzzy Bruce]

I started on a regulated mod, a 15 W tube. Went through several mech mods. Back to a higher power mech, DNA 30. Found my nirvana with a Reo.

I see the regulated mods as here to stay. Seems some get into the more power mindset. I just do not get this attitude, but to each their own. My thoughts on these power house mod is twofold.

First, I see a lot of folks vaping with regulated mods that do not have a clue about anything ohm wise and just assume the regulation of the mod will protect them.

Second, these mods just have to many things that can fail. Good for the manufacturer but not so good for the end user.

With a little electrical knowledge, a simple mech mod gives good and safe vape. Afterall, it is little more than a battery holder and a switch.

I see the real innovation in the design of better atty's, both rebuildable and not.

 

[sando7]

this is one example of where Mec's are going this yr, i personally have 7 regulated box mods and about 35 Mec's or so mostly clones but i have a few authentic s that i still use on a daily basis.......if it vapes i like it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/mechmods/642135-super-t-discontinuing-production-all-vaping-products.html

 

[CrazyCory564]

I'm not a big power guy; I've never vaped higher than 22 watts. I don't get the whole power race, but that's just me. I'm more interested in the DNA 40 than the chips doing 100+. Only reason I have a Sigelei is because I got it before I knew what I was doing. At first my dumb*** was using the sigelei as an ohm meter since I didn't have one 0.o luckily I'm all about battery safety now.

I agree mechs will stay, just in a limited fashion

 

[sando7]

personally i prefer my dual parallel mec boxes, they just hit so dang good......i have a couple of high wattage regulated boxes yet i don't seem to take them over 40 watts or so with the proper build.

point being on the Mec's was summed up great by Super-T, they just cannot compete with the clone prices.....my own opinion would be for the authentic makers to lower their prices and get back into the game.....that being said if i see an authentic i like at a reasonable price i will take a close look; just my

 

[Tangaroav]

I have many regulated mods. I started using a Reo 6 months ago. All of my regulated mods have been gathering dust since. The Reo and similar mods will always be around. They are indestructable and they provide an extremely satisfying vape.

 

[defdock]

unless they can come up with a 30W kick module for mechs, i think regulated mods are going to dominate the market.

 

[sando7]

always wanted to try a skwonker, be great for driving.


agree that the regulated mods are hot items, yet the Mec is still a solid/simple device and always will be imo.

 

[Bad Ninja]

With mechs, quite the opposite scenario is more likely.
Prices will drop on legit mods to around $100-150, for standard mods and limited offerings for $200 ish for the collector crowd, as this is a realistic model that can sustain.
A company pushing only $500 mods in limited small runs won't last a year, as Chinese cloner will make an exact copy for $20 and they will offer better customer service.
There isn't much difference in quality these days, so it's hard to justify the super high price when you aren't getting anything for your money.

 

[Tangaroav]

With mechs, quite the opposite scenario is more likely.
Prices will drop on legit mods to around $100-150, for standard mods and limited offerings for $200 ish for the collector crowd, as this is a realistic model that can sustain.
A company pushing only $500 mods in limited small runs won't last a year, as Chinese cloner will make an exact copy for $20 and they will offer better customer service.
There isn't much difference in quality these days, so it's hard to justify the super high price when you aren't getting anything for your money.

Agree, as far as I am concerned anything over 150$ has to be very special with advanced properties that warrant it. The Provari 3 sells for 250$ and needs a very big marketing campaign to sell its tube shape vaporizers that is not really advanced or 'special' except in the owners's mind.

 

[K_Tech]

Agree, as far as I am concerned anything over 150$ has to be very special with advanced properties that warrant it. The Provari 3 sells for 250$ and needs a very big marketing campaign to sell its tube shape vaporizers that is not really advanced or 'special' except in the owners's mind.

At the risk of being labeled a "P" fanboi, I will say this.

I appreciate quality manufacturing. I own a wide range of products in every price range. Although price is no guarantee of quality, I have found that on the average, the quality of higher end devices is better than those on the lower end of the price spectrum.

I bought my P3 as soon as I got the invite for the presale. I am not disappointed.

Then again, I'm the kind of guy that would rather spend 65K on a base model E class than 50K on a loaded Taurus, but that's just me.

 

[T4T3Z0R]

I think in the retail market the regulated mods will definitely dominate. i kind of see the mech scene go in a more home made direction. i think the Chinese clone market will hurt the real manufacturers because the clones are getting better in quality. the more high end mech manufacturers that go under, the less original mechs come out and things will start getting generic. so people wanting a unique and original mech will start building their own. why pay 30 bucks for a generic looking one when you can build one to your own personal specs with a little research, elbow grease, and maybe 50 bucks?

 

[Bad Ninja]

At the risk of being labeled a "P" fanboi, I will say this.

I appreciate quality manufacturing. I own a wide range of products in every price range. Although price is no guarantee of quality, I have found that on the average, the quality of higher end devices is better than those on the lower end of the price spectrum.

I bought my P3 as soon as I got the invite for the presale. I am not disappointed.

Then again, I'm the kind of guy that would rather spend 65K on a base model E class than 50K on a loaded Taurus, but that's just me.

I would never pay 50k for a Taurus, that waaaay too much for any ford sedan.
After MBs last 5 years of problems I wouldn't buy a Benz at any price.
They ride on their old reputation for quality and haven't built a good car in over a decade.
(Blue tech? Lmao.....what a joke of an idea.)

Back on topic, I have over 50 mods.
Legit quality is not 10x better than clones. Everyone with a few mods or a local B&M knows this.
That's why legit mods are selling for half price all over the internet.
I prefer to get what I pay for.
I just bought a SuperT workhorse.
Awesome quality and price however, they are not 10x nicer than well made clones.

The industry will adapt and many overpriced mods will not survive, but vaping is a billion dollar industry.
Someone will always fill the need for products like mechs and attys.aune we will finally get a few modders that can actually run a business.

 

[roxynoodle]

I still like both, but admit they bring different thing to the table. Regulated mods are easy to use, allow you to fine tune your vape and hopefully don't fail when you need a safety feature. Mechs are more durable and take up less space (well, tube ones anyway).

I have 10 regulated mods, some authentic, some clone.
3 authentic mechs, including 2 Reos
7 clone mechs

TBH, my good clone mechs are as good as my authentic. I had this idea the authentic would be this amazing revelation, and, well...its not, lol!

 

[Lessifer]

The reasons I bought my first mech are still valid today, so I don't see them disappearing completely.

1. Simple, no electronics to fail
2. Simple, easily cleaned/maintained
3. They look great.

It does make me sad that Super T is ending their production. Always wanted one of theirs, just never could fit it into my budget.

 

[thefleck]

I think this year is all about size over power. It's all about the smallest battery you can get that will still power a subohm coil.

The big boys like Kanger are going to keep perfecting their coils and materials, with lower resistances and more versatility. Temperature protection could be big. We are already starting to see entry-level products that can compete with rebuildables. In other words, off-the-shelf products that will actually work for people who want to quit smoking but aren't going to tinker, which is probably 90% of the market.

I also think a handful of the "clone" makers will start to make a name for themselves in their own right, because they have more realistic business models and compete at much lower price points. It won't take them long to start innovating on their own. Take attys like the Lemo, for example.

 

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Enough said

 

[WattWick]

Mechs won't go anywhere until VV mods can compete on size. Some of us just want to push a button and get our vape on. At that point, size may be of more importance than displays, flat discharge and variable output.

They both serve their purpose. Which eventually is one and the same: Atomize some e-liquid. I have still failed at convincing myself I need a VV mod. I'm not at all opposed to getting one -I'm simply perfectly happy with what I'm currently using.

 

[Raguvian]

I have actually been using my mech mod more than I thought I would even after getting my regulated box mod. IMO mechs are perfect because they fire what you want them to fire, and are sleek and unassuming, unlike some of the giant box mods with their many buttons and colors and a bright screen. I rarely take my regulated mod out of the house because it's too flashy for me. All my vaping at work or in the car is done on a mech. It just fits in my pocket better and is easier to hold while driving and has a more premium feel to it than a box mod.

I hope to see more hybrid mech mods that allow a direct battery to atty connection like the SMPL or 4Nine mod. I'm going to get an SMPL copper clone from Wotofo next month. I just love the size and simplicity of it.