Given how low-priced you can pick up a Vamo - why not get both if the budget allows.
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Given how low-priced you can pick up a Vamo - why not get both if the budget allows.
Given how low-priced you can pick up a Vamo - why not get both if the budget allows.
If I get this new job, or somehow come into a windfall of money, Oh I will. Also will grab a ProVari, and probably a couple other nice ones. However in the meantime buying two, regardless of the price might irritate my fiance` a bit as she doesn't think collecting them should begin until we have more disposable income (and sadly she is right).
I think I am just going to leave it up to my buddy and see which one he can get me a deal on since he owns a vape shop in New Mexico. He sent me an iGo4 (with the touch charger) kit today for free because he knows I want something bigger for around the house and don't have the money to spend right now, should be here on Wednesday, so that should be nice to play with for awhile and keep me from buying the Triton I planned on. Just wish it was VV, but it is pretty cool because it seems that it changes the voltage based on charge level and shows you what it is so if I want lower voltage I just don't charge it as much. I think it may get slightly annoying though since right now I'm using a G6 and although I only have a 180 and a 280 mAh battery (which to me is great for a slim battery), they at least keep almost constant 3.7v
If I had to choose just one of the two today, and know it would be the only one for say 6 months, I'd probably go with the Vamo though given how likely my luck would result in the threading being ruined with an Evic
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Sounds wise. I have some 3.7 v 280 mah batts that I like to still use sometimes.
Vamos are pretty solid, Evics have some cool interface features and are lighter to hold and carry. Each had its benefits - depends on what your needs are. I think either one is good myself. You're lucky you have a friend in a B&M - that must be quite helpful.
for me at home, my go to device is always my spinners. sometimes i reach for my OMG mod(if i need to go to 6v), but only because i dont have 6 spinners, and i like to have 5 or 6 different flavors around so i dont burn out on one.
at work, ill take along my 400MaH ego's for stealth vaping, and my innokin MVP (because smartphone batteries suck balls) and i rarely have access to a power outlet (i work outdoors mostly).
if i had to start all over again, i would buy 4 or 5 spinners and call it a day. i liked the idea of having a bigger mod for on my desk, but honestly, i doesnt do anything that my spinners wont do.but damn, there are some really great looking mods out there, but i started vaping to save me money, so ill stick with what i have. when they die, maybe ill get something flashy... with that said, i mainly stick to 1.5 ohm clearos and 1.7-2.0 ohm carto tanks, so i dont have anything that would require more power than what i have.
on my clearos and vivi's, i throw them on a meter before i use them(not one has EVER ohm'd out to what it was spec'd at) and ill take some of the coil out or rebuild it completely to get it where i want it. a hassle i know, but i found what i like.
at work, ill take along my 400MaH ego's for stealth vaping, and my innokin MVP (because smartphone batteries suck balls) and i rarely have access to a power outlet (i work outdoors mostly).
if i had to start all over again, i would buy 4 or 5 spinners and call it a day. i liked the idea of having a bigger mod for on my desk, but honestly, i doesnt do anything that my spinners wont do.but damn, there are some really great looking mods out there, but i started vaping to save me money, so ill stick with what i have. when they die, maybe ill get something flashy... with that said, i mainly stick to 1.5 ohm clearos and 1.7-2.0 ohm carto tanks, so i dont have anything that would require more power than what i have.
on my clearos and vivi's, i throw them on a meter before i use them(not one has EVER ohm'd out to what it was spec'd at) and ill take some of the coil out or rebuild it completely to get it where i want it. a hassle i know, but i found what i like.
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If you smoke analogs in three-four days you have bought a Vamo and some juice.
A 650mah twist full kit is only 15$
Sounds wise. I have some 3.7 v 280 mah batts that I like to still use sometimes.
I don't drop things, so I'm not worried about durability which makes shopping around a bit easier. As for my friend in a B&M, I only just learned he had that business today! I don't even know the name haha. I guess he is trying to sell a bunch of those iGo4 units (which I have heard good things about but no in-detail reviews yet), and he has some "sample" kits to help spread the word or something. Pretty much an eGo with bells and whistles and a fancy looking charger and what seems to be a very very nice clearomizer.
Yeah I would have gone straight to bigger batteries, but I needed slims. At the very least I'll be able to get the Vamo by Christmas, unless they finally release a ProVari with those extra features.
I quit analogs well before I started vaping. I got into vaping because I lost my Hookah.
CHEAPER MAINTENANCE is probably the biggest selling point for anyone. You can get an entry level VV APV like the Vamo and save HUGE on batteries. An additional selling point is that the higher capacity batteries last longer, which results in less charging, which in turn results in saving even MORE $$$.
Also, there are APVs that are capable of testing ohms and battery voltages... which is a lot more helpful than you may think. For example, sometimes your attys don't have the same ohm as they're advertised to have. With one of these devices, you can always know the exact ohms of the attached atty. Battery voltage testing comes in handy in terms of detecting a faulty battery, and also in telling when it's getting close to time to purchase a replacement.
The rest is just having more options for customization. I think most of the major customization options have been touched on here already though.
Also, there are APVs that are capable of testing ohms and battery voltages... which is a lot more helpful than you may think. For example, sometimes your attys don't have the same ohm as they're advertised to have. With one of these devices, you can always know the exact ohms of the attached atty. Battery voltage testing comes in handy in terms of detecting a faulty battery, and also in telling when it's getting close to time to purchase a replacement.
The rest is just having more options for customization. I think most of the major customization options have been touched on here already though.
I find it curious the Vamo has so many fans compared to the Sigelei Zmax. I like my Vamo fine, but the Sigelei build, screen and menu have blown it out of the water. Of course, it's my opinion, and FastTech has great Vamo deals, but the Zmax doesn't cost that much more. And who knows if the manufacturer who made my Vamo made yours? The Vamo (which is also sold as a "Bamboo") doesn't have a name brand, it's generic.
The Sigelei has a sturdier build. It uses the same chip as the Vamo. The menu will be down to user preference. I have Smoktech Zmax -again same chip as Vamo, Sigelei - but I prefer the menu system on the Vamo to the Zmax myself. For me the Vamo menu blows the Zmax out of the water - so to each their own I guess.
I've opted for an Innokin SVD over a Sigelei Zmax myself - very sturdy build, telescopes to different sizes, and good reviews. Cost me about $42 I think. Same 33.33 chip as the other pvs.
Bang for the buck the Vamo beats out a Zmax for me though. I hardly use the Zmax now. Its there and sometimes I pick it up - but I like the different size options and user interface with the Vamo.
As for where its made - moot point since the chips for these pvs are all made somewhere anyway. Sigelei didn't design these chips.
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Reviewing prices of units and unknown units on the market
many people love their vv350 its a plastic unit for 15 the stainless steel unit only 17$
it powered with a Lavatube chip but in reviews and testing its awesome for 15$
The Vamo is 5amps the regulator chip alone costs 25-35 bucks if not bulk purchased
The Vamo etc are best deal at 25-60 imo you ask yourself which style you like bests
many people love their vv350 its a plastic unit for 15 the stainless steel unit only 17$
it powered with a Lavatube chip but in reviews and testing its awesome for 15$
The Vamo is 5amps the regulator chip alone costs 25-35 bucks if not bulk purchased
The Vamo etc are best deal at 25-60 imo you ask yourself which style you like bests
Wageslave,
I was actually a lot like you. I was perfectly happy with my Ego twist and a vision spinner. What made me change was build quality. I broke several twists in my pocket at work and it was frustrating having to have so many backups hidden in my office. I ended up with a Provari for build quality reasons. I discovered that I was getting much better flavor and more vapor from the Provari and now the Ego is not as satisfying. Also do not let charging batteries intimidate you as it did me. I find that it is a lot easier as you can just change the battery on the go instead of having to switch out devices.
Now you can find some really inexpensive mods on the market. Personally I think the Evic is no more then a gimmick. You can get a vamo with the nitecore charger and batteries for 50 bucks at fasttech.com when I was paying 30 dollars for an ego. They also have a SVD for 40 dollars mod only. So if you want to try out a mod you have some very inexpensive options that I did not have.
I was actually a lot like you. I was perfectly happy with my Ego twist and a vision spinner. What made me change was build quality. I broke several twists in my pocket at work and it was frustrating having to have so many backups hidden in my office. I ended up with a Provari for build quality reasons. I discovered that I was getting much better flavor and more vapor from the Provari and now the Ego is not as satisfying. Also do not let charging batteries intimidate you as it did me. I find that it is a lot easier as you can just change the battery on the go instead of having to switch out devices.
Now you can find some really inexpensive mods on the market. Personally I think the Evic is no more then a gimmick. You can get a vamo with the nitecore charger and batteries for 50 bucks at fasttech.com when I was paying 30 dollars for an ego. They also have a SVD for 40 dollars mod only. So if you want to try out a mod you have some very inexpensive options that I did not have.
and the vamo is so big in 18650 mode I guess people like the price, mine died after 5 months of light use (it was one of my least used pv )
I agree with you on how the menu is set up for the Vamo being a big plus. I like the three distinct buttons for the three major functions when vaping. I don't have to remember # of clicks to check the battery or the resistence.
The big advantages for vapers like you and I that don't need to go above the 4.8 the twist will give you is all in the batteries. Much longer lifespan for $2 than you'll get with the $30 ego
I own a Vamo, an eVic, a Provari and several eGo twists. I use them in this order: 1) Provari, 2) eVic, 3) twist, 4)Vamo.
All of them are perfectly good devices. I do not agree that the vapor is the same in all of them. I think the vapor quality of the Provari is better than the eVic which is better than the Vamo which is better than the twist. Why then, do I use my twist more often than the Vamo? Because it is light, simple, cheap to replace if something goes wrong, etc. I love my twists!
A Vamo is a good first mod device. Not expensive, a lot of features, VW device, and gives you the fundamentals. It has a staggering 5 amp limit, which I have never approached.
The eVic is more expensive, but it does have a better menu system, display, VW, and I feel better vapor than the Vamo. However, it has a low (2.5) amp limit which makes some vapors avoid it (the amp limit does not bother me). It has improved its construction with the addition of mechanical screws holding the head together, but is not the most sturdy device, so handle it with care.
The Provari lacks VW. It has a 3.5 amp limit. It is the most expensive of these three mods. It has the most consistent voltage delivery of any device I have ever seen on a meter. It has great build quality. It has first rate service standing behind it for life. Unlike either of the two above mods, you have that option. The service I have gotten on my eVic or Vamo has been done by me, and I have been forced to repair both. If you are not good at that sort of thing, you should consider that factor. Provape takes excellent care of its customers, generally repairing them and getting them back to the owner within 10 days (including ship times). I got mine after buying four other mods, so I appreciate its simplicity. It just makes great vapor.
All of them are perfectly good devices. I do not agree that the vapor is the same in all of them. I think the vapor quality of the Provari is better than the eVic which is better than the Vamo which is better than the twist. Why then, do I use my twist more often than the Vamo? Because it is light, simple, cheap to replace if something goes wrong, etc. I love my twists!
A Vamo is a good first mod device. Not expensive, a lot of features, VW device, and gives you the fundamentals. It has a staggering 5 amp limit, which I have never approached.
The eVic is more expensive, but it does have a better menu system, display, VW, and I feel better vapor than the Vamo. However, it has a low (2.5) amp limit which makes some vapors avoid it (the amp limit does not bother me). It has improved its construction with the addition of mechanical screws holding the head together, but is not the most sturdy device, so handle it with care.
The Provari lacks VW. It has a 3.5 amp limit. It is the most expensive of these three mods. It has the most consistent voltage delivery of any device I have ever seen on a meter. It has great build quality. It has first rate service standing behind it for life. Unlike either of the two above mods, you have that option. The service I have gotten on my eVic or Vamo has been done by me, and I have been forced to repair both. If you are not good at that sort of thing, you should consider that factor. Provape takes excellent care of its customers, generally repairing them and getting them back to the owner within 10 days (including ship times). I got mine after buying four other mods, so I appreciate its simplicity. It just makes great vapor.
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