Planning purchases on a tight budget

[kriga]

Hello everyone, I've been vaping for a little over two months now, started with an 1100 twist, a 650 backup, and 2 mini novas. Since then I've picked up a PT2 mini that I love, and a long barrel bridgeless dripping atty from Kidney Puncher that I'm not crazy about.

My vape budget is very tight, about $50 a month (can drop $100 and skip a month) and while I don't plan on doing much gear collecting, I would like to own at least one APV, mech, RDA, and RTA.

The problem I'm having is deciding which steps to take first, and avoiding as much overlapping expense as I can. Right now I'm thinking of getting an ohm checker, wire, small torch and an Igo-W with this month's purchase, so I can get to working on these popular micro cotton builds with the PT2 and the Igo. Will this be okay on a twist, even if only for a month before picking up an APV?

Currently the plan is the supplies listed above, then the APV/batteries/charger, then a Russian/kayfun clone, then a mech. Maybe a genny down the line if I get bored. Does this sound okay, or is there a more efficient way to go about it?

 

[pants-commander]

most apvs will have an ohm reader built in, so scratch that off your list! for an rda I suggest a simple igo-w, will run you $12-15 ish and is a great starter. for an rta are you thinking gensesis style or bottom coil rta (kayfun, russian 91%, squape, aqua..)

an igo will look kind of silly on a twist, but it's personal preference.

I would start with a good mod and go from there.

 

[TheReign]

That sounds pretty good to me. Wire is pretty cheap considering, I think you'll do just fine. when your doing the PT2 rebuilds, try going for a target resistance of about 2.0 - 1.5 I've had my best results around there so try that out and see how you like that. The ohms checker is a good thing to have especially now so that down the line you can check all your builds with no worry. The rebuilt PT2 and the twist is a good way to get you started into the rebuilding phase. the Dripper not so much, I mean it will work above 1.0 ohms but it's way bigger than the Pt2 and will look funky. Idk how the battery is going to do after a little while on the twist, but it should last you till you get an APV with bigger batteries.

 

[ions]

SVD can be had for $38 and is the best APV (in that budget) for the money. I rebuild my PTII with a microcoil and cotton and use a twist at work cause its easy to carry and it is a great pocket mod. If I carry my SVD in my pocket ladies tend to follow me around

I'd say get yourself an SVD and Kayfun Lite+ clone and vape away. Just make sure you keep it above 1 Ohm on the SVD cause most APV won't fire anything subohm.

 

[mightymen]

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[Art02]

Hello everyone, I've been vaping for a little over two months now, started with an 1100 twist, a 650 backup, and 2 mini novas. Since then I've picked up a PT2 mini that I love, and a long barrel bridgeless dripping atty from Kidney Puncher that I'm not crazy about.

My vape budget is very tight, about $50 a month (can drop $100 and skip a month) and while I don't plan on doing much gear collecting, I would like to own at least one APV, mech, RDA, and RTA.

The problem I'm having is deciding which steps to take first, and avoiding as much overlapping expense as I can. Right now I'm thinking of getting an ohm checker, wire, small torch and an Igo-W with this month's purchase, so I can get to working on these popular micro cotton builds with the PT2 and the Igo. Will this be okay on a twist, even if only for a month before picking up an APV?

Currently the plan is the supplies listed above, then the APV/batteries/charger, then a Russian/Kayfun clone, then a mech. Maybe a genny down the line if I get bored. Does this sound okay, or is there a more efficient way to go about it?

It sounds like you need more battery. I think in the end, a tube with rechargeable batteries are the way to go.

You might need to spend more money upfront, but I am am sure there is a way to ease into this.

 

[TheReign]

I second the SVD, vaping it as i write this. Great device and very durable and well made for the price.

 

[kriga]

Thanks for the advice everyone. If a mod isn't first on the list, it will definitely be the 2nd. By then I should have some experience building coils on the PT2. I'll hold off on the Igo until I get one.

I know the ohm checker is a bit redundant, but some APV's checkers (Zmax) won't even read below like 1.3 or 1.0 ohms, which might be a nuisance some time in the future. I see they have a pretty nice one at FT for like 10 bucks with the hybrid 510/ego connection.

I'll definitely lend the SVD further consideration. After a ton of digging I was kind of leaning towards the Zmax, but a little hesitant due to the ohm checker limitation, and the issue with the screen/PCB shifting around. I'll end up with a tube mod, but probably last, when I'm comfortable with 100% of the safety precautions.

I'd like to get a Kayfun/Russian/Squape for the RTA at first. Maybe an RSST down the line to play around with gennies... they still seem alien to me, haha.

EDIT: How is that Rocket RBA compared to the KFL/R91 clones? I see it has AFC, but the chrome-plated metal is kind of a turn-off.

 

[romanpicisan]

talking about redundacy, i have 4 spools of different 50ft wire and only using 1 for quite sometime now, the mighty 28g kanthal.


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[Rickajho]

Not going to advise on what you get - we all have our own personal wants and need there. But to save money:

Get on vendor mailing lists. Even if you haven't ordered from a place before, if you are eying stuff there find their mailing list sign up option so you get notice of sales.

Go here early and often: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/418767-deals-steals.html This is where ECF members post info about sales we become aware of. Head to the last page in the thread and just work backward through the posts until you start seeing stale dated deals.

 

[iamzg]

The hcigar kayfun clone is boss.

My personal road was from ego to SVD to Mech mod. With tanks I started on a protank 3, moved to a dripper and then onto the kayfun clone

 

[Completely Average]

I would suggest a different path.

I suggest going for a mech mod first. You can get a decent Nemisis, Roller, or EhPro EA clone for the $20-$30 range. Add in a good 30Amp battery and a $10 kick and you can do most anything a mod like the SVD can do. And unlike the mods like the SVD when you get your RDAs and such you can remove the kick and do sub-ohm builds.

Plus, a mech mod is SO much easier to carry around than a massive Star Wars lightsaber like the SVD:

And just think, they both use the same battery.

 

[Stosh]

In pursuing an APV, VV-VW or mech don't forget the cost of a couple good 18650 IMR high drain batteries (necessary for long battery life & good performance) and a good quality charger (necessary for safety). The initial cost of batteries and charger may be almost the same as the cost of an APV.

Once purchased the plus is they can be used for a variety of mods and should last a long time....

 

[Completely Average]

In pursuing an APV, VV-VW or mech don't forget the cost of a couple good 18650 IMR high drain batteries (necessary for long battery life & good performance) and a good quality charger (necessary for safety). The initial cost of batteries and charger may be almost the same as the cost of an APV.

Once purchased the plus is they can be used for a variety of mods and should last a long time....

True, with one notable exception.

The Innokin MVP 2.0 has a built in battery. If the OP were to go that route then they could get the mod and everything they need to start using it for about $50.

 

[kriga]

Again, thanks for the replies. I've considered the MVP and really like it aside from the 11W limitation, but I know I want a mech as well so figured I should bite the bullet and just get one with batteries.

Completely Average brings up a good point and it's got me thinking. Getting an APV and the charger/batteries at the same time could really stress that budget, might be cheaper to get the mech/charger/batteries/kick first, and get an APV by itself after that. I'd already have an ohm checker. Does the kick also give low volt/short protection?

 

[vapero]

if you plan to get a mech you should probably dive right in
one $30 mech clone,a $6 rda, $8 wire, cotton and a few batteries $8 and a charger $15 should get you on the right place and you won't really need to spend anything else in a long time (besides juice) $60 for the complete setup including a pair of batts
remember when money is tight fasttech is your best friend