As of this month, I have been vaping (and an ECF member) for two years. I spent most of that time dripping in an 801 atomizer on a 14500-based ProVape-1 mod: a very satisfying experience, especially with the lower resistance (but not "LR") EastMall DSE801 atomizer (e.g., from Vapor Junction, currently out of stock
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In February of this year, Leaford arranged for Bloog to send me a MaxX Fusion Mini PCC kit to review. Wow! [For more detail on that "wow", see my review.] The MaxX Fusion [and the less expensive Smokeless Image VOLT that I discovered later on] bears the same relationship to the old-style Kr8 that a Lexus does to a Corolla, i.e., same extended family, but a distant, much more luxurious relative. My conclusion: Gee! A cartomizer [and a super-mini] can taste good ... and generate lots of vapor! And it spoiled me. I became aware of how tired I was of dripping every few puffs.
And then, in April, Kent C gifted me with the eGo-T from Cignot, plus some other attys and cartos to use on it. [I found that tanks (at least the eGo-T ones) are pretty good (especially type B), but that I prefer what was to follow.]
And that's when my adventure really began: a two-month frenetic exploration of various cartomizers on various fat batts, which, all of a sudden, settled into place yesterday with my current favorites
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Notice the color coordination of the batteries and cartos (which I use with aluminum or black delrin drip tips as applicable) ... and, more significantly, the resistance/voltage coordination. Each delivers a somewhat different, but equally satisfying vaping experience in an attractive black or silverish package. I've listed them, not in order of preference, but in order of intensity of the vape. That is, the Echo is the mildest and the LR 801 carto hits the hardest.
There is a glaring omission from that gang of four: my MaxX Fusion/VOLT hybrid. ["Hybrid": I prefer the taste of Bloog's 555 prefilled cartos over VOLT's, but prefer the price of the equally good VOLT batts.]
I omitted it because:
For me, this post has been like show-and-tell in grade school. For you: Perhaps it will give you some ideas for a cartomizer or battery that you might enjoy. Thanks for listening!
)*.* If anyone knows of any other U.S. supplier of the EM 801s, please let me know.
During that period, I experimented with the Kr8 model (several times) and with the 510 (also 306) ... in fact I started with the Kr8, but, back then, the cartos were pretty mediocre. And I tried those CE2 cartomizer thingies: what a pain in the ... they are to fill! I kept running back to dripping in my trusty 801 ... or to the Boge Leo, which Scott (ctconline) at Vapin' in the Cape sent me and I reviewed this past November. [My current personal assessment of the Leo: still tastes great, but doesn't hit hard enough. When will Boge come out with lower resistance attys or cartos for it?!
]In February of this year, Leaford arranged for Bloog to send me a MaxX Fusion Mini PCC kit to review. Wow! [For more detail on that "wow", see my review.] The MaxX Fusion [and the less expensive Smokeless Image VOLT that I discovered later on] bears the same relationship to the old-style Kr8 that a Lexus does to a Corolla, i.e., same extended family, but a distant, much more luxurious relative. My conclusion: Gee! A cartomizer [and a super-mini] can taste good ... and generate lots of vapor! And it spoiled me. I became aware of how tired I was of dripping every few puffs.
And then, in April, Kent C gifted me with the eGo-T from Cignot, plus some other attys and cartos to use on it. [I found that tanks (at least the eGo-T ones) are pretty good (especially type B), but that I prefer what was to follow.]
And that's when my adventure really began: a two-month frenetic exploration of various cartomizers on various fat batts, which, all of a sudden, settled into place yesterday with my current favorites
:- The chrome 1300 mAh 3.7V Echo (battery and cartomizer), which I reviewed a few days ago. [Let me tell you, fellow snooty, seasoned vapers: An automatic battery done right (which also includes the MaxX Fusion and VOLT) is a splendid thing! Just ask SteelJan.]
- IkenVape's silver 801 Fusion cartomizer (which I reviewed last month) with Good Prophets' 510-to-801 adapter on Hoosier E-Cig Supply's chrome 1100 mAh 3.7V KGO. [I (or someone) really should review that KGO. In lieu of that, view Brent's demonstration on YouTube. FYI: Brent's "SLB Ego" = KGO.]
- The black 1.6/3.2Ω Smok Tech Dual Coil cartomizer (which I have purchased from Hoosier and Vapor Junction) on my black 650 mAh 3.2V eGo-T battery. [You don't need me to tell you about the virtues of the dual coil (or the eGo, for that matter). In case you've been off-planet for the past few months, check out pbusardo's video review, which I regard as definitive.] FYI: The black eGo cone (not part of the eGo-T kit) that Kent also sent me does fit over the dual coils I got from Vapor Junction.
- Vapor Junction's unspecified resistance EastMall LR 801 cartomizer (steel, after the black covering is peeled off) with Good Prophets' 808/901-to-801 adapter on my old brushed gold 750 mAh ~3.4V Elegant Easy battery (which I reviewed one year ago).
Notice the color coordination of the batteries and cartos (which I use with aluminum or black delrin drip tips as applicable) ... and, more significantly, the resistance/voltage coordination. Each delivers a somewhat different, but equally satisfying vaping experience in an attractive black or silverish package. I've listed them, not in order of preference, but in order of intensity of the vape. That is, the Echo is the mildest and the LR 801 carto hits the hardest.
There is a glaring omission from that gang of four: my MaxX Fusion/VOLT hybrid. ["Hybrid": I prefer the taste of Bloog's 555 prefilled cartos over VOLT's, but prefer the price of the equally good VOLT batts.]
I omitted it because:
1. This super-mini is so different from those fat batts.
2. I discovered it (at least the Bloog version) before my frenetic exploration.
3. It has a dedicated place in my daily vaping: during my evening cocktail. Ahh! Like the bourbon it accompanies so well, I especially cherish it when used sparingly. [Also while driving, but that is just an occasional activity for me.]
Two other omissions not as glaring:2. I discovered it (at least the Bloog version) before my frenetic exploration.
3. It has a dedicated place in my daily vaping: during my evening cocktail. Ahh! Like the bourbon it accompanies so well, I especially cherish it when used sparingly. [Also while driving, but that is just an occasional activity for me.]
- I now have a love/hate relationship with my Leo (which I now use with the new 4-ml capacity Leo cartomizers). The taste still is wonderful, but the hit is satisfying only early in the day (before my throat has become jaded). [When will Boge come out with lower resistance attys or cartos for it?! Oh ... I said that already.]
- Dripping in my EM 801 atty on my ProVape-1 is great for testing out new e-liquids. [The downside to those mega cartomizers is the commitment you have to make to one flavor.]
For me, this post has been like show-and-tell in grade school. For you: Perhaps it will give you some ideas for a cartomizer or battery that you might enjoy. Thanks for listening!
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