Overall, best single battery regulated squonk mod as of 2019?

[FrankRice]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get back into squonking again. I'm considering either a Therion BF, or the Pulse X. My concern with the Therion is the annoying battery compartment, and as for the Pulse X, quite a few people have been complaining the squonk bottle and juice wastage.

Which one would you guys go for? Any other options to consider?

 

[HigherStateD]

Topside 90w

 

[Eskie]

Are you going to use it in TC? Then get the Therion if you can still even find one. Otherwise look at the single Topside. Filling can't be easier, 10ml capacity, 21700 battery or smaller accepted and VW is just fine.

 

[FrankRice]

Thanks, guys. Any other suggestions? I used to own the single Topside. Good mod, but a pretty big ........

 

[HigherStateD]

I like TC, even on the topside, once you get it dialed in. It's not feature-packed as a thereon, or even Arctic fox, or even ANYTHING else that works (no preheat or TFR) but I don't use it for dry hit protection though, that's what squonking is for.

Also, I don't think it's THAT big...

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

eleaf Pico Squeeze 2 with Arctic Fox. My fave.

 

[AngeNZ]

I haven't got one yet, no idea on how it vapes - but if you are after a compact squonk mod then this will work:

Wismec Luxotic Surface 80W Squonk Kit

 

[YorkMan]

Liking my HCigar Aurora, I’m not having any problems at all. Might be available at a good price.

 

[zoiDman]

I've been using a Wismec Luxotic Surface 80W for a couple of months now.

For a Compact 18650 Squonker, I would Definitely look into it.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Luxotic Surface = good.
The RDTA included in the kit = meh.
Battery life is limited because of the 18650... not sure the size trade off is worth it.

 

[Coolsiggy]

I like my Pulse X, light, simple and easy to use. I use a VV refill bottle which does leave a slight wet spot at the 510...not a big deal and normal with most squonking setups. I concur, if you like TC then a DNA mod is best. 1 or 2 batteries, TC or VW.....decisions, if you go above 50w then dual battery would be good.

 

[zoiDman]

Luxotic Surface = good.
The RDTA included in the kit = meh.
Battery life is limited because of the 18650... not sure the size trade off is worth it.

I didn't get a Surface kit. So I Can't speak for the RDTA that comes with.

As for Battery Life? Well, that is Dependent of how many Watts you set the Mod to. And How Many Times you push the Fire Button.

I get Exactly 24 Hours out of my 3,000 mAh Batteries. Which is incidentally a little Less than 1 Squonk Bottle.

So it Works out Great For Me.

ETA: There is 1 Glitch about the Surface that, to Me, should be Mentioned. And that is the Size of the Squonk Window in the door. It is Too Small IMO.

But it is a Simple Fix to make it Larger with a Dremel or a Small Hand File.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

I didn't get a Surface kit. So I Can't speak for the RDTA that comes with.

As for Battery Life? Well, that is Dependent of how many Watts you set the Mod to. And How Many Times you push the Fire Button.

I get Exactly 24 Hours out of my 3,000 mAh Batteries. Which is incidentally a little Less than 1 Squonk Bottle.

So it Works out Great For Me.

ETA: There is 1 Glitch about the Surface that, to Me, should be Mentioned. And that is the Size of the Squonk Window in the door. It is Too Small IMO.

But it is a Simple Fix to make it Larger with a Dremel or a Small Hand File.

Regardless of the wattage you're running, a 3000 mAh 18650 will not measure up against a 4000 mAh 21700. Just math. That doesn't mean that the additional battery life is needed... just that it's available.

Also not knocking the Luxotic Surface. As a super compact regulated squonker, I love it. I just prefer not having to swap batteries as frequently. I'm also on the bigger size, to a little bulk doesn't phase me. I also wish it had a USB port for firmware updates if nothing else... I'd like to see Arctic Fox on it.

 

[zoiDman]

Regardless of the wattage you're running, a 3000 mAh 18650 will not measure up against a 4000 mAh 21700. Just math. That doesn't mean that the additional battery life is needed... just that it's available.

Also not knocking the Luxotic Surface. As a super compact regulated squonker, I love it. I just prefer not having to swap batteries as frequently. I'm also on the bigger size, to a little bulk doesn't phase me. I also wish it had a USB port for firmware updates if nothing else... I'd like to see Arctic Fox on it.

I'm with you.

I kinda Benchmark a Mod to can a go an Entire Day on 1 Battery. Because Once I am Home and done for the Day, replacing a Battery is No Big Deal.

But if I can't go a Full Day, that is Kinda a PITA. Because I then have to think about carrying a Extra Battery with me.

A Single 18650 Mod isn't for a lot of People. Because, as you mentioned, it comes to to mAh. And how often one wants to Change the Battery in a Mod.

I'd rather go with a Smaller Sized 18650 Mod than a Slightly Larger Sized 21700. But I like Small Mods.

 

[Mordacai]

Hello @FrankRice, Hcigar VT Inbox V3's can be picked up at reasonable prices. They use DNA75 chipset and a single 18650.

 

[mimöschen]

So far the Desire Cut is my favorite squonker.

 

[vapdivrr]

I looked to get back into squonking last year , searched alot for beautiful, light, small, dna or yihi mods and didnt really care for most . Then looked into the higher end market and found some really nice stuff! If your looking for the "best" then stratum or sva squonkers are some of the nicest I had seen. I wound up with an sva 4 sided carbon, which was a very nice dna squonker, but sold it after a month as I just preferred rtas. Italy makes some of the best squonking mods imo, but it does take a little patience to obtain and are a bit pricey.

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