Need big bat help ASAP to catch sale!!

[Ralikar]

After, 808ds for a year I've decided to try to go to the big bats. I'm tired of messing with bats and filling all day--I vape a ton. So I've narrowed it down to a go-go/igo or some SI X2s 900 or 1300s). I want:

1) A manual
2) Would rather it not be too long or draw too much attention
3) Want to cartos to be easy to refill--I don't want to be hassling with a hypo at a bar
4) Want the end to light up blue (seems like most don't)
5) Want a cheap and reliable vendor
6) Want a quality bat whos button does not stick.

Bonus: go-go has a battery indicator? Can't search for it here as words too short.

What would you all suggest?

Thanks!!

 

[kia2]

If you're already working 808's, you can go to the SI X2s without a problem, they are 808 threaded. They take the regular cartos (you'd fill 'em the same way), and they can also use clearomizers or 808 tank cartomizers. The big batteries are not what you want if you don't want to draw some attention. For one trip to the bar or just out and about, the 650 would probably work best for you. The X2's light that will be seen when vaping is under the end cap for the autos (take off the end cap) and the button for the manuals. The buttons on the white, black, silver and blue X2 650 manuals are blue lights, the purple has a more muted purple light. I haven't had any problem with them sticking - except for when I got sloppy with the liquid. Those times, I just cleaned them gently with a damp paper towel and they worked fine again. I've used the clearomizers without much worry, unless you're a chain vaping fiend, one fill will probably last one bar outing. I don't like the syringes either, but I prefer the Phoenix tank cartiomizer from gotvapes until SI comes out with their own (which is supposed to eliminate the use of syringes). Again, a full Phoenix should last an outing, unless you're vaping to stop time. I also use the SI XL cartos on my X2s, so I just carry one or two extra. You can drip them, but I'd be careful as the center core is wider leaving less room to avoid getting liquid inside. I actually leave the tanks at home when I go out.

If you are going to try an X2 from SI, today is the time to do it. Go down to the SI sub forum and get the sale code, it's only today and it's a good one.

(just a note, the XL cartos work better than the standard on the X2's, but they will not fit in the Volt 5-carto hard cases, so don't buy the little cases for carrying extra XL cartos; they work fine for standard cartos tho)

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

After, 808ds for a year I've decided to try to go to the big bats. I'm tired of messing with bats and filling all day--I vape a ton. So I've narrowed it down to a go-go/igo or some SI X2s 900 or 1300s). I want:

1) A manual
2) Would rather it not be too long or draw too much attention
3) Want to cartos to be easy to refill--I don't want to be hassling with a hypo at a bar
4) Want the end to light up blue (seems like most don't)
5) Want a cheap and reliable vendor
6) Want a quality bat whos button does not stick.

Bonus: go-go has a battery indicator? Can't search for it here as words too short.

What would you all suggest?

Thanks!!

Ah...'scuze me, ralikar, but if you don't want it to draw too much attention, then why do you want a blue light on the end? My pv does not draw too much attention 'cuz it doesn't light up in the dark.
Are ya' real sure ya' need that blue light?

 

[Xaiver]

I think that an eGo kit is about what you're looking for. Quite a few places sell eGo kits with 1000mAh ratings, which is to say, 2 1000mAh batteries should last you at least the whole day, even if you don't put them down ever.

If you decide to go with cartos, look into Smoktech 1.7ohm or Boge 2.0 ohm cartos. Lots of volume means you probably want a 44mm carto, that's what I use when I use cartos. I carry about 5-10 filled cartos with me everywhere, so when one runs empty, I just grab a fresh one and put the old one into a to-be-refilled spot on my case.

The light on the eGo is on the button that you press, so if you're in the dark, it'll glow around your finger...not very good for at the movies, but there's a bit of a glow.

Cheap and reliable? Honestly, most of the vendors are cheap and reliable. I'd recommend checking out AltSmoke, MyFreedomSmokes and MadVapes, to name a few. Those are the ones that I primarily use.

If you go this route, make sure it's a genuine JoyeTech eGo, that'll make sure that you get a good quality battery, where the buttons don't stick....some of the knock-offs have issues with that.

I think that in the end you'll find that you get what you pay for. If you buy a 20 dollar kit, it's probably not going to be a super solid unit. If you pay 60 or so, chances are better that you'll be getting a better device, and that the vendor will do a bit more to support your issues.

-X

 

[bruiser]

Liberty-Flights is a good place to check eGo and Riva prices. Click the 20% discount button at the top.

 

[Absintheur]

650mAh eGo Twist with Stardust clearomizers...

 

[Ralikar]

Thanks! I know the SI is on now!! I mean I don't want attention like a mod as in what kind of crazy huge looking thing is that guy smoking!

 

[Xaiver]

Honestly.... I have yet to encounter that, and I use a Silver Bullet with a kick and a DCT... It's about as big around as a dollar coin, and an inch or two taller than a can of soda.

Besides, if they notice, you can edumacate them, right?

 

[txtumbleweed]

The X2 is as long as the Twist and between the two I would definately pick the Twist. You can get a 650 ego Twist for 19.00 here. Joyetech Ego-C Twist 650mah Blue Battery [650 twist bl] - $19.00 : Vapors Choice, Ecigarettes & Parts
I would recommend a couple of excalibur 2 ml tanks to go with it.

 

[wv2win]

I think that an eGo kit is about what you're looking for........... -X

The eGo is only 3.4 volts which the smallest voltage battery on the market. Even a mini-510 is 3.7 volts.

If you want a PV in this physical size category, both the Kgo 510 and E-Power 510 are true 3.7 volt batteries. I would look at these as they are the same price, both have larger standard batteries than the ego and don't charge you extra for the larger mAh batteries like the ego does.

 

[mwa102464]

But VV2win the Ego twist is VV and a much better unit then the Kgo or epower, I would never buy a regular Ego or Riva now but these newer Ego Twist VV units are pretty darn good. Only thing that would make them netter is a bit more of a higher Amp limt which I hope they can do soon.

 

[Flyer]

How big of a battery will you accept - 2000, 1300, 1000, 900, 650 mah? Smokeless image has a great sale on now for up to 1300 mah Ego batteries. Use HAPPYBIRTHDAYIMAGINE for a 30% discount. I just ordered two 900 mah passthrough's.

 

[Xaiver]

The eGo is only 3.4 volts which the smallest voltage battery on the market. Even a mini-510 is 3.7 volts.

If you want a PV in this physical size category, both the Kgo 510 and E-Power 510 are true 3.7 volt batteries. I would look at these as they are the same price, both have larger standard batteries than the ego and don't charge you extra for the larger mAh batteries like the ego does.

Although the eGo is a lower voltage, it is a very tried and true PV. I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone that didn't have an eGo, around these parts. My main reason for suggesting the eGo was for the reliable bit. I've got eGo batteries that are over a year old, and they still work, and they still last all day.

 

[MickeyRat]

Thanks! I know the SI is on now!! I mean I don't want attention like a mod as in what kind of crazy huge looking thing is that guy smoking!

There's a threshold that once you cross, it doesn't really get any worse. If you're using something that's not going to get recognized as a cigarette, you're into, what kind of weird looking thing is that guy smoking, territory regardless. Venturing further isn't going to hurt anything. You're not going to get any worse reaction to a bigger mod than you do with an ego. I've used both and the reactions are the same.

 

[txtumbleweed]

I'm old so it doesn't matter if it looks funny vaping a Mod in public. I usually have mine in a leather lanyard and they usually think it is a Duck Call. lol I had a girl that works at Safeway comment on it and when she found out it was an e-cig she said she has been wanting to get one so I gave her a DV card. She thought I was "hip". lol

 

[wv2win]

But VV2win the Ego twist is VV and a much better unit then the Kgo or epower, I would never buy a regular Ego or Riva now but these newer Ego Twist VV units are pretty darn good. Only thing that would make them netter is a bit more of a higher Amp limt which I hope they can do soon.

I don't disagree with you on that comparison. But of course, I was making the comparison to the regular eGo C.

But the amp limit is why I don't recommend them when comparing variable volt models. I won't recommend a variable model that limits what one can vape on it.

 

[wv2win]

Although the eGo is a lower voltage, it is a very tried and true PV. I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone that didn't have an eGo, around these parts. My main reason for suggesting the eGo was for the reliable bit. I've got eGo batteries that are over a year old, and they still work, and they still last all day.

And the Kgo and E-Power are just as "tried and true" but come with a better battery from a voltage standpoint. In fact, from a cost standpoint, I don't see the advantage of paying $15 - $20 for a 650 mAh eGo battery when I only have to pay $4 - $5 for a 1050 mAh E-Power battery. I just wish those who constantly recommend eGo's would provide the new person the full story. I'm not against the eGo, I just see that there are better alternatives in the same class of PV's.

 

[Ralikar]

TY! for the help. Closed thread... I went with a 1300 X2 cause of the sale...

 

[Xaiver]

And the Kgo and E-Power are just as "tried and true" but come with a better battery from a voltage standpoint. In fact, from a cost standpoint, I don't see the advantage of paying $15 - $20 for a 650 mAh eGo battery when I only have to pay $4 - $5 for a 1050 mAh E-Power battery. I just wish those who constantly recommend eGo's would provide the new person the full story. I'm not against the eGo, I just see that there are better alternatives in the same class of PV's.

Sorry, my last reply was at 6am when I had been awake for about 10 minutes. Eyes hadn't even cleared yet.

Anyhow, I'm not disagreeing with your statement. There are better things at that price level, or whatever you would like to call it. My point for the eGo is that they're more like a stepping stone to the bigger mods, or they're an ending place for some people. My father in-law uses an eGo, doesn't want anything better, and is happy as heck with it.

That said, my recommendation for the eGo is because I have experience with an eGo. You're welcome to send me a Kgo or E-Power and I'll try it out and maybe start recommending that instead, but most of the vendors that I buy from don't carry them. I'm not going to recommend something that I haven't used, plain and simple. The E-Power might very well be better in every way, but I haven't used one, so I can't tell you that from first hand experience.

At any rate, Have a nice day.
-X

 

[wv2win]

Sorry, my last reply was at 6am when I had been awake for about 10 minutes. Eyes hadn't even cleared yet.

Anyhow, I'm not disagreeing with your statement. There are better things at that price level, or whatever you would like to call it. My point for the eGo is that they're more like a stepping stone to the bigger mods, or they're an ending place for some people. My father in-law uses an eGo, doesn't want anything better, and is happy as heck with it.

That said, my recommendation for the eGo is because I have experience with an eGo. You're welcome to send me a Kgo or E-Power and I'll try it out and maybe start recommending that instead, but most of the vendors that I buy from don't carry them. I'm not going to recommend something that I haven't used, plain and simple. The E-Power might very well be better in every way, but I haven't used one, so I can't tell you that from first hand experience.

At any rate, Have a nice day.
-X

I've never used an EVO but I do recommend it for people looking for that type of PV because I have read so many positive posts on it's performance, on the supplier and the price and specs are all in line with the performance that people are looking for. I've actually used about 15 different models including the Kgo, ego and E-Power. It use to be that many people making recommendations had a good deal of experience with different models. Now it seems many people have very little experience with different models and don't know the advantages of different models such as 5 volt, 6 volt, variable volt and variable watt, to name a few, from a comparison standpoint. But from a specs, user reviews and cost standpoint, models with better batteries that also cost less tend to provide better performance in the long run. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to try some different models.