My Clone War: Nemesis, Atomo or Caravela?

[emus]

hcigar Neme without a doubt. I have the SS and Brass and they are just "Way too good of a Deal"

That being said I am looking hard at that new brass Caravela Oh and yes Brass is a BIT*H to keep clean

That shinny brass bling burned my eyes.
Media blast helped some.
The media blast patina is starting to grow on me; sorry no patina pic yet.

 

[UncleChuck]

Thanks CSWS. I know the memi runs low ohm ok. Anyone running low ohms on an Atomo or Caravela?

I've been running a .5 ohm dualcoil build on my EHpro Caravela and it hits very hard indeed. Can't really tell any difference between that and an EMI Avenger V3 (copper contacts) so I'd call it good! Although I have the older EHpro model, before they started putting the trademarks on them, I heard the newer ones have a slightly redesigned switch so hopefully that didn't hurt performance any (I think the redesign was to fix button wobble) I have also replaced the stock 510 center pin with some threaded brass rod, but I believe the stock pin is also just threaded brass rod so that should be a non-issue.

I have no real caravela to compare it to, but just judging the mod by itself, and not judging it by how good of a copy it is, I'd say it's an excellent mod. Very well made and very good performer, I like mine more than most of my high-end mechs I've had to be honest, which is why I still have the vela clone

 

[Muggs]

That's great info chuck thanks for the Caravela feedback. I know that avenger is an expensive piece.

 

[Muggs]

Just noticed an Origin mod, looks like a nemi. Anyone have this?

 

[muzichead]

I have been looking at the Origin VR edition, but don't care for the polished look.... If it was only a matte finish I would've ordered it by now. It's the only 2 tone device that is cloned right now that I actually care for. They accented this device with just the right amount of brass IMO...

 

[tiknu]

between three you compare the best ever for subohm minimum volt drop and smallest on 18350 mod is the nemesis and if you got it in brass its more efficient than ss or even copper i have all and the brass is the best

 

[Muggs]

Thanks for the input guys. I agree muzic it's a fingerprint magnet for sure.

 

[evgeny131]

i dont know much about clones- never bought one- obviously i would recommend getting a brand name mechanical.....
if you must get a clone- so far the brass nemesis from fast tech has the lowest voltage drop i believe

 

[Lundude]

I got the atomo a week or so ago. I like it but am having a problem with misfiring alot. I have cleaned it real well, made every adjustment I can and still get the constant misfire.

 

[spaceman84]

I can't comment on how the Atomo and Caravela clones perform, but you really can't go wrong with an hcigar Nemesis.

 

[D1RGE.EXE]

I just got the Fasttech Caravela and Atomo. After a little fiddling with the Atomo, I have no issues with misfiring and both work extremely well. Once the heat is off these items and they are regularly in stock I plan on getting another pair. I also have a FT Wooliston (FT clone of Smoktech Magneto which is clone of Nzonic) and both the 'vela and the Atomo look, feel and perform much better. Personally, I think I am leaning to the Atomo for the daily and the 'vela for home.

 

[drxandy]

Nice dirge. Btw I have that brass tip you have on the rsst as well, love it.

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[muzichead]

I got the atomo a week or so ago. I like it but am having a problem with misfiring alot. I have cleaned it real well, made every adjustment I can and still get the constant misfire.

Where did you get yours from?

 

[Muggs]

Thanks for that input D1. What exactly did you have to fiddle with on the Atomo?

 

[mikegun]

HCIGAR, NEMMY HANDS DOWN... very good mod, either brass or steel..

 

[evgeny131]

as far as clones go- once again- from what i have seen- nemesis are better...
better yet, buy a legacy or some lower end brand name mechanical

 

[Trainman0978]

I bought the atomo from vape royalty a while back. I really like its looks and I have had zero misfire problems out of it. I kept a regular russian on it for a while, now my nimbus stays on it for when I am in the mood to use a dripper. I have one russian on a magneto, which I love because the switch has a lock on it, the atomo does not. I am skeptical about carrying it out and in my pocket with only a recessed button, but the tines I have carried it, I could not tell if it ever fired with out my doing so. As far as build quality of the atomo clone is concerned, its machined well and doesnt feel cheap. I would buy again if something were to happen to the one I have now. I am even contemplating buying a real atomo, but from what I can tell, the clone from vape royalty is pretty damn close.

 

[Coldpunk]

The nemesis is the best of the several you've suggested.

If you dint mind spending a little more the Gus telescope, GP 2.5 SS are fantastic mods and can be found for reasonably cheap.

 

[Muggs]

I bought the atomo from vape royalty a while back. I really like its looks and I have had zero misfire problems out of it. I kept a regular russian on it for a while, now my nimbus stays on it for when I am in the mood to use a dripper. I have one russian on a magneto, which I love because the switch has a lock on it, the atomo does not. I am skeptical about carrying it out and in my pocket with only a recessed button, but the tines I have carried it, I could not tell if it ever fired with out my doing so. As far as build quality of the atomo clone is concerned, its machined well and doesnt feel cheap. I would buy again if something were to happen to the one I have now. I am even contemplating buying a real atomo, but from what I can tell, the clone from vape royalty is pretty damn close.

How is that Magneto treating you? How is the performance compared to the Atomo?

 

[Trainman0978]

I love the magneto. Its durable, the button is solid, the lock ring works good ( take it apart and tighten it up once in a while ) and it is stupidly simple in design, which is good. I carry it and my provari mini every where I go. I have about ten mods.... and these two are my never leave home with out them devices. I run the green sony batteries in it with a russian built with a 1.4 ohm micro coil. As far as mechs go, you can spend any amount of money on a high priced mod....( some of them , like the atomo, might be worth it ) and worry about voltage drop and all that stuff.... And I do sub ohm vape sometimes.... but I see nothing wrong with a forty dollar mod that you can treat like a baseball bat and it still works every time you use it.