Next 18650 mod ?

[jakematic]

Question for the hive mind on what I should consider next, please.

I started with the MVP2

• love it, still use daily
• hate recharging and the battery will croak eventually

Got a ProVari 2.5

• great quality, USA company, support what they do
• very very close to all day vape on an 18650
• just doesn't excite me, not the greatest vape [heresy in that statement some will say]
• not crazy about the feel, impossible to carry around easily

VaporShark dna arrived last night

• the cat's pajamas for vape quality due to DNA30, IMO / taste
• size is great, if not a bit small
• 6 hours vape time... BOOO!

Habits / toppers

• chain vaper of 18mg - came from a 5 PAD habit
• really love the Russian 91% and the AeroTank
• not cloud chasing or sub-ohming, this is enjoyment and keeps me from being on the evening news
• range from 1-ish to 2 ohm
• 9 - 12 watts is my sweet spot
• RDA's are interesting, but I bought the Russian to not have to fiddle constantly
• Boba's Bounty with some Gambit mixed in is my all day vape, not chasing berry/pastry flavours
• I am an executive office type in shirt and suit most of the time, refined discretion is a must

Do not want

• mech, unregulated, etc, period [yes I know about kicks]
• anything that charges off USB unless I can also swap the battery in 10 seconds
• box mod the size of 3 packs of smokes

Actually sort of relieved my ZNA order wasn't able to be fulfilled yesterday because I had the crazy idea an 18490 would get me through a day even though someone told me it would not
Yes I know about the body tubes, meh on the 18650 on it, but swapping 18490's wouldn't grossly turn me off.
And Zenkote ..... incredible finishes for a retro-futuristic mod
Think full ZNA with gunmetal tube and rose gold 510 connector <shiver><drool>

Would order a Protovapor XPV instantly if the battery was swappable like the ProVari because the form factor is phenomenal.
The VaporShark RDNA really intrigues me, a LOT.
The ProVari 3.0 would make my short list if it is a DNA, and doesn't look like an East German vibrator next go around, but I'm ready now and they are not.

Budget is not an issue.

I would appreciate everyone's thoughts on this and what to look at next. Thanks! -Jake

 

[ian91]

I would go with a VTR. Works well will an Aerotank. Extremely easy to swap out batteries. You will not make it thru a day with 1. I was a 2+ PAD and I need 2 batteries for the day. I put mine in a leather case but you could put a J-wrap on it to make it look less shiny. It is heavy but with the Aerotank, it just fits into your hand and is not very obvious. With the leather case, most people think I am vaping a 2-way radio.

 

[jakematic]

I would go with a VTR.

Have looked at them, but dannnnnng they are heavy and I wonder if the Russian would work with it at all...
Without turning it into a Rube Goldberg that is, but the Aero wouldn't be out of the question.

Suppose it could be 'handy' in places my pistols 'can't' go

With the leather case, most people think I am vaping a 2-way radio.

That's a plus there.
<plays tune in head: Secret Vaping Man>


Edit: Thank you for a well reasoned and explained recommendation.

 

[edyle]

e-lvt has been out for a few months and we haven't been hearing any bad news about them

 

[rc3po]

e-lvt has been out for a few months and we haven't been hearing any bad news about them

I love my e-LVT's, but it might be a little too heavy for what Jake is looking for. Do you know which chip it has? I can't find anyone who knows or any schematics.
Hi Jake, I believe that is the most eloquent OP I've ever read!

 

[jakematic]

e-lvt has been out for a few months and we haven't been hearing any bad news about them

Most intriguing.
Will definitely look into it.

 

[rc3po]

Have looked at them, but dannnnnng they are heavy and I wonder if the Russian would work with it at all...
Without turning it into a Rube Goldberg that is, but the Aero wouldn't be out of the question.

Suppose it could be 'handy' in places my pistols 'can't' go




That's a plus there.
<plays tune in head: Secret Vaping Man>


Edit: Thank you for a well reasoned and explained recommendation.

I carry in a nice leather vest designed for CC from coronadoleather.com even though I use a shoulder harness. My e-LVT with the R91 on it fits perfect in the Pistol compartment on the right side in front of the spare mags. It works great!

 

[jakematic]

I love my e-LVT's, but it might be a little too heavy for what Jake is looking for.

Weight isn't necessarily an over-riding factor, but next time a make braciole I could vape while pounding with a VTR instead of this

Do you know which chip it has? I can't find anyone who knows or any schematics.

Yes please.

Watched a couple reviews and there are some negatives, but over all it's looking nice.
Any idea on the size of the Allen key ? I do carry a 'mainframe key' with me so there is an advantage there if it's same sized....

Hi Jake, I believe that is the most eloquent OP I've ever read!

Thank you very much.
Nothing more annoying, as a mod on several forums, and admin on one, and user of many, than an incomplete picture resulting in a dilution of information.

I carry in a nice leather vest designed for CC from coronadoleather.com even though I use a shoulder harness. My e-LVT with the R91 on it fits perfect in the Pistol compartment on the right side in front of the spare mags. It works great!

What is the most ginormous grinning emoticon possible ?
Spare mags, check. Spare mods, check

 

[rc3po]

Well you deserve it more than I do.
I'm not that good of a writer or typer. I've only been learning computers and searching the Net for 2 years.
Anyway, I hope I helped. Also I found out that when you go to fire the e-LVT, when you start holding the fire button, hold the - button in for a second, then let them go and the mod will continue firing for 5 seconds.
It's named after the LVT amphibious vehicle from WWI. Maybe that feature is there to aid people with cold fingers out in the wilderness, I'm not sure. They seem to be real secretive. I can't hardly find any good info about it.
Keep vaping!
I apologize Jake, it is a 2mm.

 

[dchemist]

What about a Sigelei 30W? That's kind of what I'm eyeing for my first regulated. I'm also really interested in the REO's and there are some very nice 'executive' looking boxes on their website.

Yes I'm still using an S3 'cause I spent all my money on Vaping!

 

[ainako]

I would check out either the dovpo e-mech(30w) or the IPV2 box(50w).

 

[Rossum]

Got a ProVari 2.5 [...] very very close to all day vape on an 18650

Remind me, which 18650 are you running in there?

Do not want [...] anything that charges off USB unless I can also swap the battery in 10 seconds

Hana takes 20-30 (two phillips head screws). But it's a tad on the bulky side.

Would order a Protovapor XPV instantly if the battery was swappable like the ProVari because the form factor is phenomenal.

Curious: Would you still insist on the quick-swap battery if it lasted you all day?

 

[rc3po]

Also I forgot to mention that the silicone rubber is kinda tacky and helps keep it from sliding out of your pockets like a smooth mod would. You probably already know it has an output USB that can charge your cell phone.

 

[jakematic]

I've only been learning computers and searching the Net for 2 years.

We all learn new things every day, it's a journey just like vaping
Got to keep the mind busy - at least I do.

it is a 2mm.

Thanks, excellent information to have.

What about a Sigelei 30W?[..] I'm also really interested in the REO's

I have seen it and it's very cool
Need to look up some reviews because I don't remember a lot about it and don't want to rule anything out.
Oh I want a REO too.... but see below...

Yes I'm still using an S3 'cause I spent all my money on Vaping!

You mean you had money before starting vaping? LOL, yeah I know exactly what you mean !
We're all on a quest for the most satisfying e-liquid and mod combo but still need to keep a roof over our heads...

I would check out either the dovpo e-mech(30w) or the IPV2 box(50w).

Thanks for that. Will do.
Need to learn more about this company and their products.

 

[jakematic]

Remind me, which 18650 are you running in there?

AW IMR 2Ah [opens umbrella to shed insults from those who call it a maaaaah and do not upscale units]
Remind me to show you my new 20Ah USB battery pack - soon to be backed my solar

Hana takes 20-30 (two phillips head screws). But it's a tad on the bulky side.

Tad?
Nothing with M5-30 bolts on your list ?

Curious: Would you still insist on the quick-swap battery if it lasted you all day?

12 hours work day + 6 hours of not work... quite possibly...
If it works for you, then it should work for me.

Also I forgot to mention that the silicone rubber is kinda tacky and helps keep it from sliding out of your pockets like a smooth mod would. You probably already know it has an output USB that can charge your cell phone.

That's good, actually.
The ProVari flopping around in my pocket like a fish made me look like I was way too happy to see my customer last evening...

 

[Rossum]

AW IMR 2Ah

You should really try a Panasonic 2.9 Ah battery. They love me long time in my XPVs.
Seriously, my second XPV is a DNA 20 rather than a 30, not because it was $5.00 cheaper but because I was so impressed with that battery in the first one, but it doesn't have quite the oomph needed for the 30.

If it works for you, then it should work for me.

Not necessarily. I was only 2 PAD, not your 3-5.

 

[rc3po]

LMAO!! You crack me up Jake.

 

[jakematic]

You should really try a Panasonic 2.9 Ah battery. They love me long time in my XPVs.

Great googly moogly.
I been swapping batteries like a 3 legged dog trying to bury a bone on a frozen pond - will look into that.

Opinion on DIYing the XPV with some flux and the old 45W iron ?
The only turnoff is that harness.

Not necessarily. I was only 2 PAD, not your 3-5.

Good point. It's all relative.
ps - I adjust the truth often and to my whim so think on the high end of that....

 

[rc3po]

I was wondering why people always use the mAh also. It's so much easier to drop the zero's. But everybody was doing it so I did it also when on forums or you-tube. I normally spent my time on electronics sites and stuff. I've been getting a crash course in all things e-cigs for the last 2 months. And there is still a lot to learn.
What does the "friends" thing mean? I didn't know we could do that. I guess I'll check the sticky comments and see if there is one about it.
My name is Robert.

 

[jakematic]

I was wondering why people always use the mAh also.

My guess is that it's a hold over from the early days of tiny cig-a-like batteries.
Or something like super sizing your fries because bigger always sounds better ?
Who'd want a puny 20Ah rating when you can get 20,000mAh

What does the "friends" thing mean?

I think you can see 'friends' activity on your own profile page somehow.
Me I'm old fashioned and like to think of it in the classic sense when I get to know people on forums.