My set up: time to upgrade? Suggestions very much welcomed please!

[muppetboy]

I originally started of on the 510 starter kit with prefilled tobacco cartridges. After a few months, batteries were only lasting a couple of hours. Cartridges would require topping up regularly and the hit and taste didn't last long. Eventually, I upgraded to ego/tornado type batteries (510 connection) which last a whole day and sometimes more. Then I switched to the first wave of clearomisers (CE2 XL ultimate I think they were). These were great as the hit and taste remained constant and you could see how much juice was left. Only problem was, the clearomisers were prone to leaking and cracking and placing them in your trouser pocket wasn't a bright idea too lol. I've since tried CE3's too.

Anyhow, I've stuck with the same type batteries and no problems there.

At present, I'm using CE4 Cartomizers (come in different colours) and the only drawback is, they don't hold as much juice as CE2's. On the plus size, I find they give a huge hit - which I like, ample amounts of vapour and they don't leak. Last quite a while too.

So, in all honesty, whilst I'm happy with my current setup, I keep drooling over top of the range kits like the Provari and Screwdriver to name a couple. But would upgrading to one of the aforementioned (or any other super-duper ecig) be worthwhile in the long run? This is where my knowledge of the vaping world gets a little hazy. What noticeable difference would their be between my current setup and something like the Provari? Better throat hit? More vape? Longer lifecycle? I really don't know. This is where I'm hoping you experts might be able to assist me and I really appreciate any help!

Many thanks in advance to any responses.

To reiterate - my current setup:

ego battery / CE4 XL Clearomiser / 8mg nic strength French Vanilla juice (PG/VG).

And my main question:

Stick with current setup or upgrade?

 

[rlguy28]

I'd recommend an ego twist which is one the cheapest way to get into Variable voltage vaping. I love trying to find the sweet spot of certain juices with just a twist of a knob. Plus you can still use all the existing stuff you have since its the same ego threading

 

[Iffy]

Grab ya a Twist and see if VV is in your future!

 

[wv2win]

The biggest advantage IMO to some of the better models like the variable wattage Darwin or the VV provari, is providing warmer vapor due to higher power output (4.5 - 5.0 volt output, for example) and having the power fully regulated. There is no drop off in power to the tank, carto, atty, regardless of the ohm rating and thus you have the ultimate in consistency along with very long battery life and warmer vapor due to the higher voltage and/or wattage output.

And one additional advantage to the Darwin is that it can sense the resistence of whatever connection you are using and automatically adjusts the power to your preferred vaping power level.

 

[Flyer]

Twist is a decent intro to variable voltage PVs.

 

[tj99959]

Well I have, or have had most of the "super-duper's", but the setup I vape the most is just a little all mechanical mod that was made right there in your back yard.

Mako Midi V3 - Moju Republic

 

[walskin]

Treat yourself to a 18650 vv mod very cheap these days,add a rebuildable tank i.e. genesis you will vape all day with no refilling and on one battery.The perfect setup.

 

[Hottody]

Try a variable volt device of some kind. the ITaste, Ego Twist, Lava Tube, Vmax and new Provari Mini to name a few may be worth checking out. I love my Provari, but you may want something even smaller.

 

[Xaiver]

.... What noticeable difference would their be between my current setup and something like the Provari? Better throat hit? More vape? Longer lifecycle? I really don't know. This is where I'm hoping you experts might be able to assist me and I really appreciate any help!

Many thanks in advance to any responses.

To reiterate - my current setup:

ego battery / CE4 XL Clearomiser / 8mg nic strength French Vanilla juice (PG/VG).

And my main question:

Stick with current setup or upgrade?

Depending upon what kind of eGo you have, you're at a fixed voltage. eGo batteries are typically locked at around 3.4v, which is great for a starter, or someone looking to get away from the super-mini's with their super short battery power. They've got all sorts of good things about them, including that they're relatively cheap. They're also pretty small, all things considered.

The bad news about eGo is that they have a built in battery, and it's not really designed to take an atty with less than 2.0 ohms. In fact they can be very bad for the batteries, at least as far as over all life.

Just about anything that you upgrade to is going to give you a bit more kick in all of those aspects, except maybe the life-cycle in some cases. You're also going to get something bigger, no matter what you choose. A lot of people will swear by their ProVari, and say "I wish I had got this first"...and I don't really feel that's a very good way to go about it. Vaping is like a hobby to most of us, and all hobbies consist of a journey of learning (except stamp collecting) about what you're doing and how all the little bits work. Jumping from an eGo to a ProVari might work for some, but I don't think that it's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Let me also say that I don't own a ProVari. What I do own is a Kicked Silver Bullet and a GG Penelope rebuildable tank atty.

Anyhow, yes, just about anything that you upgrade to will give a slight better vapor/throat hit and significantly more longevity. My SB uses 2000mAh batteries, and I even own a few 3000mAh's for this beauty. That'd be 2-3 of the big eGo batteries worth of charge. And the big ones are prettier.

 

[muppetboy]

Wow! Thank you ALL for the suggestions! Really appreciated.

It's look like I'm aiming to go "upgrade" to the Joyetech eGo-C VV Twist.

Before I do, is the battery life pretty much the same as my current ego battery?

 

[teamscon]

If you want a vv it would be cheaper to go ahead and buy a good one first before buying one with a small battery that dies 1/2 way thru the day. I finally ordered a Starfire vv to use with my vivi nova. Im sure it will be the best purchase ive made ... Followed by vivi nova.
-I dunno why people buy the bolt .. Its more rugged then vv's im sure .. But its not vv

 

[wseyller]

Wow! Thank you ALL for the suggestions! Really appreciated.

It's look like I'm aiming to go "upgrade" to the Joyetech eGo-C VV Twist.

Before I do, is the battery life pretty much the same as my current ego battery?

There are so many egos and different sizes. The ego c vv has at least two battery sizes to offer. 650 mah and 1000 mah. The 1000 is longer in size. The ego c is also regulated so you get the same voltage from bigging to end. Most other ego are not

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[MickeyRat]

I'll be honest, I like and use VV. However, I don't see anything in what you said that indicates your problems with the ego have much to do with power. You're problems are with juice delivery. An ego twist is a great way to try out VV but, I doubt that will fix any of the things you've mentioned. They take some getting used to but, you might consider looking at a bottom feeder. Old Goat sells some inexpensive ones.

 

[Vermonster13]

Get an 18650 mod(I prefer VV) and find a tank system you like. Put an end to constant top offs and measure battery life in days not hours.