Seems like a nice tank and I woulda considered it if I didn't already have a Griffin. I guess it's nice for those that want even more air flow.
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They have one less in stock. I just won one from them, ETA is Monday.
I'll let ya'll know how it does, but I'm expecting to really like it. Based on what some of the reviewers I follow have said, it's every bit as good as the Griffin, with a couple extra features (more airflow, side airflow. While that airflow post might be a problem for folks who like building center single coil builds in a V-deck, it's not a problem for me.
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They have one less in stock. I just won one from them, ETA is Monday.
I'll let ya'll know how it does, but I'm expecting to really like it. Based on what some of the reviewers I follow have said, it's every bit as good as the Griffin, with a couple extra features (more airflow, side airflow. While that airflow post might be a problem for folks who like building center single coil builds in a V-deck, it's not a problem for me.
Another one just came out of stock
I don't really label something as a Griffin Killer since I feel my Aromamizer already S*i** on the Griffin as it is. I didn't like the Griffin when I tried it. The grub screws/nuts stripped easy and wicking seemed to be hot or miss for me. I find it funny how Mike Vapes in a few months went from the Crius as the best then quickly to Griffin now to this.
Counterpoint, I pretty much hate my Aromamizer. Sold my first three-post last fall, ended up with another later production V-deck one as a surprise in the mail last month...still hate it.
And Mike's opinion trajectory is rational. The Crius was better than the Aromamizer. Not better made, the Aro is built like (pardon the pun) a tank, but the Crius has more features, and is unquestionably better looking. The Griffin was a nice upgrade to the Crius (better made, roomier deck, durable insulator), and the Gemini adds a bit to the Griffin's feature set (better wicking, more airflow, optional top airflow, and that side airflow).
But sure as Bernie's a commie, there will be something better than that in a matter of weeks.
And Mike's opinion trajectory is rational. The Crius was better than the Aromamizer. Not better made, the Aro is built like (pardon the pun) a tank, but the Crius has more features, and is unquestionably better looking. The Griffin was a nice upgrade to the Crius (better made, roomier deck, durable insulator), and the Gemini adds a bit to the Griffin's feature set (better wicking, more airflow, optional top airflow, and that side airflow).
But sure as Bernie's a commie, there will be something better than that in a matter of weeks.
Agreed, nothing but issues with my aromamizer, dry hit city with high VG and it's ugly as sin! Much prefer these 'traditional' designs with the huge juice channels, juice flow control and bottom airflow.
I got this in the mail yesterday and so far I've not had much luck with it. It doesn't like to wick unless I unscrew the top cap roughly half a turn, and will saturate the wick. However, I have to screw it down and then unscrew again another half turn to get it to keep wicking. Might be tossing this one in the junk drawer.
How are you wicking it? It should follow the same rules as a Griffin or Crius. I.e. don't extend the wicking below the guide ring. What diameter coils are you using?
Where did you buy yours from? I was going to buy it from vapenw but now there sold out. They're normally the cheapest around.
I have been running it through its paces all day .....I have built it with the Clapton's that come with it (spaced and alright for flavor both come out to a .5 for me) 22g kanthal 3mm which was .18 and I ran that to 120 watts before i sensed a dry hit chain vaping i was very impressed with this build flavor and vapor production . I now have a .2 316l SS fused Clapton build in it that is very flavorful but I haven't been able to run the wattage as high (I think because of how low the SS resistance is I had to build a large coil which is interfering a bit in how quickly the juice is making it through the cotton that is inside the coil) anyways at 80 watts is hitting amazingly !!!! It does wick a bit better then the griffin becuase of the larger wicking holes and the top airflow seems to help a bit at high wattage but it isn't a game changer ... Its a solid tank and I like it and will be using it heavily in my current rotation. I will update if there is any problems and please feel free to ask questions folks and I will do my best to answer 8)
I was curious how that air center post would affect those wanting to do a vertical build? I think the next build I try in my Griffin will be vertical and was wondering if the post in the Gemini would be an issue. I'll be curious to hear if someone tries one in the Gemini.
I don't picture it (the center post) really making or breaking any builds!!! After a day of using it i really didnt notice it adding or subracting much from my vape. The biggest positive i took from it all day was over 100 watts it cooled my vape down a tiny bit adding a bit more air at the coils. The gemini has a large amount of airflow coming up from below the coils (after a direct comparison a bit more then the griffin) so the side air from that post I feel gets really overshadowed from the heavy upward motion of bottom air.
I don't see why vertical coils would be an issue on the Gemini however I felt horizontal was more at home 8) overall a really great RTA which adds a bit more to the griffin package. So if your a collector or enthusiast that needs the newest thing then I say go for it I love it personally however If you already have a griffin you are going to get a very similar vape from the Gemini it dosnt change the game it just does what the griffin does a tiny bit better !!
I don't see why vertical coils would be an issue on the Gemini however I felt horizontal was more at home 8) overall a really great RTA which adds a bit more to the griffin package. So if your a collector or enthusiast that needs the newest thing then I say go for it I love it personally however If you already have a griffin you are going to get a very similar vape from the Gemini it dosnt change the game it just does what the griffin does a tiny bit better !!
That was a very informative outlook . Thank you for your opinion.
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use less wick. Otherwise, if it's just going into a junk drawer, send it to me please
i'll use itRoughly 2mm ID with wick going to but not through the ring. Just slightly tucked.
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Nothing seems to help it; I'm going to fiddle with it today and if I can't get it to work I may set it ablaze.
Where are you guys buying the Gemini from? All the big vendors I know of don't have it in stock. I bought one from Element vapes not knowing it was a pre-order (my fault) but would like to try and get one before their estimated end of march delivery.
Waiting on vapenw myself. Only talking about wicking cause its just like the griff.
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