Hi, i'm writing here on behalf of Palpatine, I suposse I will be Obi-Wan then, lol.....my pal hasnt been in good shape lately, some injuries to heal yet, so he ask me to continue here, i'am too a begginer vaper, so I understand a bit what he's looking for. He had more time to search and learn some days ago, so he made a short list of mods, after he realised that an advanced device wouldnt be really necessary (unless the mod has other practical functions or catched on a good price drop), besides the painful wait preorders on some of the new arrivals.
We have found GearBest as another option to FT, I dont know much about them or if they are slower or faster in shipping, any advice for it would be good. Anyway, some deals are really convenient, even half priced items in comparision to FT. Dont know, let you advise me on this matter.
After putting away the G Priv or Procolor models, the first for its lock/unlock button next to the power trigger, easily being activated for its proximity to the working finger. A lot of people complaining about it, after burning their builds unexpectly. The second, for being a too colorful and very little discrete device. Here's the short list:
GeekVape Aegis - Simple and sober, durable and nice looking dude, firing 100w. Shows amps, ohms, watts and volts. VW and TC. Good reviews. Only con IMO is the single battery system, for two or all day vaping. But maybe using it at 70-80w, the option of a 26650 battery could hold power for this amount of time, before charging again, because I would forget the 18650 op (which is available too with a cap) for this purpose, even at those watts. The charger will be a trouble too, if the 26650 is to be used only, not so common battery format in these days. Fires really fast.
Ijoy Captain, Smoke Alien and Vaporesso Revenger - Nice mods firing to 220w aprox, two 18650 cells also, but reported wrong ohms reading problems and not by little differences, even after coil and contacts cleaning.
Aspire Speeder - High wattage too, nice looking, this one with VV (real advantage for adjusting taste for example?)
HCigar Towis - another touch device that goes up to 180w, but without the dreaded unlock button near firing button. More rounded design and IMO better looking than the Smok ones. Advantages would be the complete info in main screen, the two 18650 battery system to hold for a day or more at 80w usage, as many other mods with dual battery. Good reviews too, but not too many, its a relatively new device I guess and I dont know much about it. It seems firing pretty fast.
Update - This one seemed having it all right, until a reviewer (pbusardo I think) stated that the mod wont shut off unless taking out the cells and no over-
discharging protection..its a pitty, being a very good looking, power enough and still affordable product.
In Joyetech, there are many devices to choose from, but I've read that the 510 connection is awful, particularly in this brand on most models at least. I dont know if i'm right about this, but it is all over the net.
The new G Priv 2 is smaller and higher definition screen, it would be ideal and also cheaper than the predecessor, but the preorders will last to the end of October and from there, nothing is guaranteed concerning shipping lots. One good thing these Smok have, is the 1 to X watts scaling, not all mods start from 1, most common from 5 or 10w, not a big deal obviously, just commenting, pointing to little more experimental use and taste settings.
About tanks, if the mod to be purchased comes or not with its own tank as a kit, isnt important but it is a plus, as an independent rta will be ordered too. Like the
Serpent SMM suggested by you, very good tank indeed. What do u think about these;
Wotofo SERPENT SMM RTA
Wotofo SERPENT SMM RTA -$21.99 Online Shopping| GearBest.com
The first choice so far, only thing u can't experiment with double coils in a given moment. But has very good reviews on taste and easy to bulid on.
Digiflavor Siren GTA - MTL Atomizer 25mm
Original Digiflavor Siren GTA - MTL Atomizer 25mm Version -$23.77 Online Shopping| GearBest.com
This one is only the tank, no rba included here. Good taste and mtl designed.
IJOY LIMITLESS XL 4ml RTA Atomizer
Original IJOY LIMITLESS XL 4ml RTA Atomizer -$12.05 Online Shopping| GearBest.com
This one has the ability to change decks I think. Not mtl concibed but not going over 80 - 120w, with a 1.0 ohms SS316 coil, airflows pretty closed and a flat drip tip could do the trick a little. It comes with a lot of spare parts, some pre made coils, cotton and two decks, single and dual coils respectively. Nice looking too but a bit tall.
Geekvape Ammit RTA Dual Coil Version with 3ml -$23.99 Online Shopping| GearBest.com
It seems pretty good too, not really for novices, but learning to build correctly is the way.
I got a question too, I started on the pre made coils time, back then RDTA wasnt a concept yet, but I see is simply a dripper atomizer plus a tank, to have both
worlds in one piece. So, could this type be used all day without refilling each 10 min? If so, that would be the way to go, to gain flavour specially. There is an rdta that has a top pump system (not a squonker) that makes the upper container liquid fall directly over the coils, but I understand it has to be done only when the lower tank is getting empty, dont know exactly, the specs aren't so clear, dont remember the model and cant find back that page. But if that's the case, pumping a couple of times, each 2 hours wont be so terrible.
About the toolkit Palpatine was looking for, I dont like it neither, better would be going for the coil master 521 mini tab
$19.99 Authentic Coil Master 521 Mini Tab Resistance Tester Coil Rebuilding Deck - 0.1-9.9 ohm / 1*18650 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Better reviews and more accurate ohms reading so far. Concerning a coil winder, there are a lot, but I think one that goes from 1.0 or 1.5 to 3.5mm can cover more choices. Advises here would be helpful too. What about this one:
$7.14 Coil Master V4 6-in-1 E-Cigarette Wire Coil Winder - 1.5 + 2 + 2.5 + 3 + 3.5 + 4mm poles at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Besides these two elements, some scissors, tweezers, wire and cotton. In wire and cotton, for approaching good flavour and some decent clouds, but not cloud
chasing really, I will wait for suggestions, here I know very little.
Update - While I was writing this to you all, we had some power downs due to severe storms over here, connection was lost for some days, so in order to gain time, we decided for two mods, the geekvape aegis and the laisimo wayern, the lattest have been already ordered once connection came back, because a big discount was already expiring on that one. With this two mods being almost half the price each at this time, one very sturdy and going to a reasonable 100w and the other, lacking of some functions but going up to 220w (not really, but some 180w actually, after some reviewers), I think we can cover more ground and solve that factor at least. If one goes better, the other rest...and viceversa, for the price of a single, more advanced mod that could be not the best choice in the end. Tell me what you think about these mods, was at least a last minute decent desicion? Good reviews on both things, I ve checked so far.
Serpent SMM ordered too, but if another rta able to do single and dual builds is suggested, would also be great, for further experimenting.
It only remains to ask you guys about a good capuccino, vainilla and /or menthol flavour juices, on the 6-12mg range, if you know of some, be at FT or GB stock.
Once, we tried some Hangsen and Hangda, but perfume scent was horrible. What about Liqua or another brand? Hopefully some big 50ml or more, when possible,
but if less capacity bottles are known for better flavour, then its ok too. I know very little about liquids too, unfortunately.
I thank for your time and patience to every one of you. Salutii.