My quite personal KR8 review

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callofthevapor

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Oh btw I'm the fanboy
Now, as a fanboy already remarked: Me trying a KR8 and being underwhelmed was not the biggest surprise he ever had. Yes. Even before I tried them, I pointed out several problems that were due to design, and I was not mistaken about those.

I thought I was only saying I don't have the problems he described. Using the term fanboy because I don't agree to you.....
 

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Call, I have both, but I seldom use the 510. Different taste, and you have to have liquid with you at all times. I find it too much of a hassle, and the flavor is less with a 510. I like refilling the cartos with the kr8, then all you have to do is make sure you have an extra and maybe a spare battery if you're going somewhere.

Yes but I would have used the 510 at home primarily. I thought the different taste might be a good thing. But since my opinions are so different then Alex's its safe to say I wouldn't like it
 

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    Yes but I would have used the 510 at home primarily. I thought the different taste might be a good thing. But since my opinions are so different then Alex's its safe to say I wouldn't like it

    I only use the 510 when I am at home, but it's not often that I use it. I'll pick it up, vape a minute and go right back to the kr8. I just prefer it over the 3 piece.
     

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    Thanks for the input Katmar. Some people prefer the 510 some people prefer the Kr8. Some us are just fanboys

    Well, there's just no point in putting out more money for something you may not like at all. There's more batteries, different charger, atomizers, carts!! I say if you are happy with what you have, why not stick with it??:)
     

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    Well, there's just no point in putting out more money for something you may not like at all. There's more batteries, different charger, atomizers, carts!! I say if you are happy with what you have, why not stick with it??:)
    I can think of no good reason. If what you have is working for you there really is no sense trying something you think you won't like is there?
     

    Katmar

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    I can think of no good reason. If what you have is working for you there really is no sense trying something you think you won't like is there?

    No, there isn't!! And my bank account agrees with me....I spent a ton when I got the 510. Still went back to the kr8. Plan to stay with it.
     

    Katmar

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    Thanks to the OP for their "personal" review of their "own findings".

    Perhaps those who wish to object to it, could simply show their product support by posting their OWN review with their OWN findings.

    hint hint...... This is the "review" section !

    VapeOn,
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    Oops, sorry. But I thought you could put opposing views...NO?
     

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    Sure, of course...... until the horse becomes a bloody mess.

    There was a time when members would simply thank the reviewer for their time spent in putting one together, offer some information that may perhaps sway their findings, ask a question in regards to the finding, or move on to provide their own review that would display what they disagreed upon with another's review.

    Its just a matter of proper etiquette and respect. And in saying that, I myself will not be posting back to this thread for that reason.

    Thks & VapeOn,
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    Well, I do manage 3 open holes, just barely. And my cartos get a lot hotter when I don't do that. So hot that I cannot even take three puffs - and I counted, up to 5 secs draw, 10 secs rest - with the third getting too hot. (I may have already mentioned that.)

    Of course, different people will prefer different things. If the KR8 matches the way you like to vape, fine. It does not quite match mine. Equally fine. That still leaves the open invitation to the FDA regarding the burned filling, which would be avoidable - by the manufacturer, who does not seem to be bothered by it. I am.

    I my draws are long, light and slow, about ten seconds. Three draws with a ten second rest in between and the cartomizer is barely even warm yet for me, we must have quite a different draw style.

    Will the German Commission make decisions based upon the FDA findings and that is why you are so greatly concerned about FDA rulings? I'm sorry unless that is true it makes about as much sense as me being upset that Hong Kong has banned ecigs, which obviously I feel sorry for them but I'm not affected or concerned by it.

    With proper usage the filler will not burn so this becomes a non issue to me.
     
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    I'll just answer that one, instead of several other replies in the same vein:

    We get it, you prefer the 510, to a fault.

    Your tone and adversarial/accusatory attitude aren't appreciated though. You might want to work on that if you want people to take you seriously.

    I like my 510, but this was not a 510 review. I sincerely doubt my opinion on the KR8 would have been much different if I only had or prefered a 901, or a cigar, both of which I also own.
    Actually, given what I don't like about the KR8, that should be absolutely obvious.

    That some people would not like what I wrote was utterly predictable. It's funny, though, to see those very people rushing in several days after that was posted and getting quite personal in their replies. Not that this is a big suprise, I was wondering what kept them. Fanboy alarm system not working? Or was everybody away on a looong weekend?

    Let me put it like this: Do you seriously think that this is going to tun people to the KR8? Making personal attacks against somebody who doesn't like it very much, for very obvious reasons, and declaring that whatever the attacked person likes, they could not possibly like? I at least tried the KR8, that's more than some people are willing to do.

    And that's all I have to say about this shallow attempt at group bashing. And now go and grow up.

    I my draws are long, light and slow, about ten seconds. Three draws with a ten second rest in between and the cartomizer is barely even warm yet for me, we must have quite a different draw style.

    Maybe we have, although I doubt that somehow. There is not that much possible variation, methinks. Maybe it is my equiptment, but then, other people reported the same problem.
    I can only report what I found and point out that others had similar experiences. Good for you that you had not.

    Will the German Commission make decisions based upon the FDA findings and that is why you are so greatly concerned about FDA rulings? I'm sorry unless that is true it makes about as much sense as me being upset that Hong Kong has banned ecigs, which obviously I feel sorry for them but I'm not affected or concerned by it.
    The FDA is already widely quoted in several countries and instances with their infamous report, including a few newspaper articles in Germany. The anti-smokers also like to cite whatever suits them, regardless of country of origin. What happens in the US tends to have somewhat more impact internationally than what happens elsewhere. Whatever one thinks about that, it's a plain and simple fact.

    With proper usage the filler will not burn so this becomes a non issue to me.
    That is what it seems several people thought before they cut open their KR8s and found burned filling. Of course everybody is free to take their own risk, but I sure would prefer an alternative without said risk.
     

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    All right, enough.

    The reviewer is entitled to his/her opinion. If it does not agree with yours, fine. Move on.

    I seriously doubt if anyone is going to be swayed by one review good or bad.

    Lord knows there are enough reviews on here of almost every model to get a good cross section of opinion.
     

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    If I had been posting inexcuseable stuff, or gross inaccuracies, I'd understand requests for closing this thread. But so far none have been pointed out to me, so what am I to do?
    1. Contemplate the depressing, but not entirely unfounded throught that naming this species Homo sapiens sapiens was slightly premature? :(
    2. LMAO? :lol:
    3. Both?
    'Nuff said about … certain people. More than enough said to them, too.
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    Anybody having constructive questions, suggestions, comments etc is still perfectly welcome.
     

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    This thread and many others actually helped me make my decision to buy a KR808 - I have not experienced ANY of the problems the 501 fan claims. Very happy with my decision, and also very grateful that these kind of threads are left to fizzle out on their own. I am sure the 501 is great, I only wish to add an opinion in support of the KR808. What a great resource this forum is, I hope everyone can understand and accept the wide variety of experiences and opinions reflected herein. Good luck to all of you, whatever you are vaping!

    (For perspective, I am coming off a frustrating and expensive 4 month vaping experience with a "free trial" 4081 system)
     

    AlexTM

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    What exactly did I put so wrong that I come across as "the 510 fan"? I do happen to like my 510, but I can't really recall writing anything like "It's the one and only". It just happens to be the one I am most familiar with, hence, that is obviously what I will compare the reviewed product to. In fact, quite a lot of the time, I wrote 510/901.

    I also don't think there would have been much of a point comparing the KR8 to a cigar, the product I'm 2nd most familar with. Too few people use them.

    Hardly what makes you "the 510 fan", but of course, nice try.

    Edit: Oh, and, are you quite sure you can safely say that you are that happy and without any problems after at most three days with a KR8? Because my review was posted only 4 days ago, answers obviously came even later, and if this helped you to decide to buy a KR8, then you can't have had it for very long, can you? Merely trying to understand the logistics, here.
     
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    I don't think saying you are a 510 fan is an insult Alex, just as I am not insulted by the idea of being a KR8 fan. I do not question that you found the KR8 doesn't fit your needs, but it sure fits mine.

    This review is your opinion, just like all reviews are opinion. When you post an opinion it is in the nature of people to debate it if they do not feel the same way. Preferably in an adult fashion without insults. The act of disagreeing on a subject should not be taken as an insult in it's self, debate challenges ideas and that is a wonderful thing. It's challenging ideas that marks an intelligent person from a flock of sheep who will just follow blindly.
     
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