After typing this I realized it turned into somewhat of a review even though I was just planning on talking about how much I like the vivi nova. I also realized I said vivi nova A LOT throughout this post, haha. Please, let me know if it was good for being a kind-of-review. I would like to start doing reviews after I become a little more knowledgeable on the subject so any feedback now would help in the long run. Also, please let me/us know your opinions of the vivi nova. I look forward to hearing what you all have to say.
So, I'm at work (have been for 7 hours). I've been using my kGo 1100mah with an ego mega carto (1.7ohm) all day until about 5 minutes ago. FYI I'm vaping Dekang watermelon (18mg). I remembered I brought my vivi nova v3 slim and figured I would screw that on for the remaining hour of work. WOW, I have only been vaping a real PV for 3 days and using the vivi nova for 2 days and I forgot what a huge difference it is when going from my carto to this.
What I have learned about the vivi nova in the past 2 days;
1. The vivi nova (for me) takes a few toots to get the juice flowing/wicking. Usually the first 2-3 puffs are somewhat dry but after that it's smooth sailing.
2. Attys in general have a much cleaner taste than cartos (including the clearomizers that came with my kGo 1100mah starter kit that I haven't touched since I got them other than to taste my Dekang Cuban Cigar juice)
3. It is best, when using a vivi nova (I'm assuming with all attys/clearos), to occasionally tilt your PV so the juice goes to the top of the Atty and give it a little spin. (I actually got this technique from both PBusardo and Nick GrimmGreen) It seems to keep the wicks nice and soaked and, after what was said in number 1 above, if I do this every 5-6 toots I don't get any dry hits.
4. 3.7 volts seems to be the sweet spot for the 1.8 ohm head. When I first used it I was getting dry hits at 4.20 volts so I figured I would start low and work my way up. I started at 3.2 volts and went up 0.20 volts each time taking 2-3 toots per setting. After getting to 3.80 volts it was OK but not perfect (what is perfect is subjective, what I consider perfect may not be for you) so I went down 0.10 volts to 3.70. BAM, that's it.
I am using the 1.8ohm head right now. When I use my kGo VV I set it to 3.7 volts like I said above (number 4). It works out perfectly because I also have two 1100mah kGo batteries which, I believe, put out about 3.7 volts.
All in all, I am extremely impressed by my Vivi Nova. I started vaping last wednesday with a Blu starter kit while waiting for my kGo starter, kGo vv, vivi nova, ego mega carto, smoktech UDCT tank (which I can't get to function properly even after making the cartos hole much larger) and my Dekang juices.
I received my REAL PV this previous saturday and was worried at first while figuring out how to not get dry hits. But day 2 (Sunday) I've got use to my 2.5ml 1.7ohm carto and I figure I might as well try the vivi nova. Only the primer was gone and I got the hang of it I didn't take it off until work this morning. But, the boss left the office and I switched from the some-what discreet carto to puffing away on my vivi nova and it just reminded me how amazing it is which gave me the idea of writing this, whatever this may be.
I think everyone who uses clearomizers would prefer a vivi nova if they used one for a day. Maybe that's just my opinion but I definitely think you clearo guys and gals should give it a try. I can guarentee, if you like the cone shaped clearomizers (the only style I have tried) you will LOVE the vivi nova v3 slim (2.0ml) with long wicks (I have not tried the short stardust style wicks or the vivi nova mega, 3.5ml).
OH, I just remembered, after I vaped through a full tank it seemed to almost "break in" the vivi nova. I say this because my 2nd and 3rd tank full have been better, i.e., less/no dry hits, strong and clear/clean taste. Maybe that was just me getting the hang of it or maybe it needed to be "broken in" I don't know. Now that I think about it, it was probably just ME that need a break in period. What I do know is the vivi nova is a terrific addition to my kGo and kGo vv and I assume it would be just as good, if not better, with any other PV of sufficient power.
Another thing I'd like to add for those of you who are like me; when I was ordering juices for the first time I thought I would want/need high nicotine levels (18-24mg). After vaping for a few days I've decided my next order will be 12mg, maybe 16mg at the most. That way I can enjoy vaping all day without having times where I vaped too much. Occasionaly I like to "cahin vape" and 18mg makes me feel weird after a while. I may keep some 18mg around for times that I'm in a hurry, i.e., at work, but that is all.
I can't wait until my ProVari v2 arrives (I ordered it last night along with some ProJuice and a J-Tank from a different site), I'm excited to try the vivi nova with such a high-quality PV. I plan on getting the vivi nova mega/3.5ml to use with my it until GR-modders or Avidvapers gets the Kir Fanis Prive back in stock. Even after getting the Prive, I may switch back and forth between that and the vivi nova at least until I feel I'm ready for a Z-Atty.
To all who made it this far: Thanks for taking the time to read whatever this is. I guess it's a review? It's my first post like this and I think it will help people who are looking to make the change from cartos/cartridges to a Atty. If you have any advice/opinions/critique please post! I'd love to hear from you.
So, I'm at work (have been for 7 hours). I've been using my kGo 1100mah with an ego mega carto (1.7ohm) all day until about 5 minutes ago. FYI I'm vaping Dekang watermelon (18mg). I remembered I brought my vivi nova v3 slim and figured I would screw that on for the remaining hour of work. WOW, I have only been vaping a real PV for 3 days and using the vivi nova for 2 days and I forgot what a huge difference it is when going from my carto to this.
What I have learned about the vivi nova in the past 2 days;
1. The vivi nova (for me) takes a few toots to get the juice flowing/wicking. Usually the first 2-3 puffs are somewhat dry but after that it's smooth sailing.
2. Attys in general have a much cleaner taste than cartos (including the clearomizers that came with my kGo 1100mah starter kit that I haven't touched since I got them other than to taste my Dekang Cuban Cigar juice)
3. It is best, when using a vivi nova (I'm assuming with all attys/clearos), to occasionally tilt your PV so the juice goes to the top of the Atty and give it a little spin. (I actually got this technique from both PBusardo and Nick GrimmGreen) It seems to keep the wicks nice and soaked and, after what was said in number 1 above, if I do this every 5-6 toots I don't get any dry hits.
4. 3.7 volts seems to be the sweet spot for the 1.8 ohm head. When I first used it I was getting dry hits at 4.20 volts so I figured I would start low and work my way up. I started at 3.2 volts and went up 0.20 volts each time taking 2-3 toots per setting. After getting to 3.80 volts it was OK but not perfect (what is perfect is subjective, what I consider perfect may not be for you) so I went down 0.10 volts to 3.70. BAM, that's it.
I am using the 1.8ohm head right now. When I use my kGo VV I set it to 3.7 volts like I said above (number 4). It works out perfectly because I also have two 1100mah kGo batteries which, I believe, put out about 3.7 volts.
All in all, I am extremely impressed by my Vivi Nova. I started vaping last wednesday with a Blu starter kit while waiting for my kGo starter, kGo vv, vivi nova, ego mega carto, smoktech UDCT tank (which I can't get to function properly even after making the cartos hole much larger) and my Dekang juices.
I received my REAL PV this previous saturday and was worried at first while figuring out how to not get dry hits. But day 2 (Sunday) I've got use to my 2.5ml 1.7ohm carto and I figure I might as well try the vivi nova. Only the primer was gone and I got the hang of it I didn't take it off until work this morning. But, the boss left the office and I switched from the some-what discreet carto to puffing away on my vivi nova and it just reminded me how amazing it is which gave me the idea of writing this, whatever this may be.
I think everyone who uses clearomizers would prefer a vivi nova if they used one for a day. Maybe that's just my opinion but I definitely think you clearo guys and gals should give it a try. I can guarentee, if you like the cone shaped clearomizers (the only style I have tried) you will LOVE the vivi nova v3 slim (2.0ml) with long wicks (I have not tried the short stardust style wicks or the vivi nova mega, 3.5ml).
OH, I just remembered, after I vaped through a full tank it seemed to almost "break in" the vivi nova. I say this because my 2nd and 3rd tank full have been better, i.e., less/no dry hits, strong and clear/clean taste. Maybe that was just me getting the hang of it or maybe it needed to be "broken in" I don't know. Now that I think about it, it was probably just ME that need a break in period. What I do know is the vivi nova is a terrific addition to my kGo and kGo vv and I assume it would be just as good, if not better, with any other PV of sufficient power.
Another thing I'd like to add for those of you who are like me; when I was ordering juices for the first time I thought I would want/need high nicotine levels (18-24mg). After vaping for a few days I've decided my next order will be 12mg, maybe 16mg at the most. That way I can enjoy vaping all day without having times where I vaped too much. Occasionaly I like to "cahin vape" and 18mg makes me feel weird after a while. I may keep some 18mg around for times that I'm in a hurry, i.e., at work, but that is all.
I can't wait until my ProVari v2 arrives (I ordered it last night along with some ProJuice and a J-Tank from a different site), I'm excited to try the vivi nova with such a high-quality PV. I plan on getting the vivi nova mega/3.5ml to use with my it until GR-modders or Avidvapers gets the Kir Fanis Prive back in stock. Even after getting the Prive, I may switch back and forth between that and the vivi nova at least until I feel I'm ready for a Z-Atty.
To all who made it this far: Thanks for taking the time to read whatever this is. I guess it's a review? It's my first post like this and I think it will help people who are looking to make the change from cartos/cartridges to a Atty. If you have any advice/opinions/critique please post! I'd love to hear from you.
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(hummmm, wonder if there is a juice like that).
