RDA Pontus Dripping Tank

[mecjac]

What I gather from his video is he runs the device without a necessary part, with one build, and does no prior research on what others have done and decides to say it's a bad vape? I mean c'mon, a quick google search will tell you you have to run it it with a little juice on the o-ring. And leaving the fill screw out is just unnecessary and is probably partly responsible for the poor performance. Also, I have never built any funky angled coil on mine and it functions fine. Why does he do that?
His review is so contrary to my experiences with the Pontus, and so out of his normal nature of loving every atty put in front of him. I have to ask how much is Sub Ohm Innovations paying him?

 

[MrPlink]

I spent a day with mine (v1) and my conclusion is: its ok.
Having become accustomed to the cutting edge in flavor focused drippers its hard to go backwards when it comes to flavor. But ultimately I wanted it to replace my KF as a long drive atty, and I think it fills the role well.

 

[mecjac]

I spent a day with mine (v1) and my conclusion is: its ok.
Having become accustomed to the cutting edge in flavor focused drippers its hard to go backwards when it comes to flavor. But ultimately I wanted it to replace my KF as a long drive atty, and I think it fills the role well.

This is exactly how I feel about mine. Great on the road or when I'm too lazy to drip, but doesn't match others in the flavor department. A really good piece that fills its role nicely.

 

[Blackl1sted]

I normally like Rip Tripper and I'm definitely not the most experience RBA builder, but he's obviously doing it wrong. Flavor, vapor, and hit are all better than anything else I own (see sig) and it's in a completely different league than the tanks I have. I do have V1, but I have a hard time believing there is that much of a difference between it and V1.5. I would definitely buy another one.

So you like it better than the TGT and 3D? I have both and love them, TGT drilled out with no air tube or insulator. I hope the Pontus is what I am looking for and works well.

 

[caged]

So you like it better than the TGT and 3D? I have both and love them, TGT drilled out with no air tube or insulator. I hope the Pontus is what I am looking for and works well.

Yes. It's not as finicky as the TGT and much easier to build and fill than the 3D (and it holds more juice). The Taifun GT never wants to wick right for me (it's often either dry or flooding). The 3D is close in flavor.

 

[Btsmokincat]

There is something strange going on. It seems everybody either loves this dripping tank or hates it.

I'm getting that sense too. I have a V1 on the way from Fluidvapes and I can't wait to try it, but I'm nervous after seeing so many negative reviews here and now Rip. Maybe having low expectations is a good thing and the Pontus will easily surpass those.

On the plus side I love my RTA's (Kayfuns, RSBT, RSST, Squape and Aqua) much more than I like my drippers (Patriot, Trident V2 and Caterpillar) so if the Pontus provides a vape more similar to a RTA versus a RDA, I'll be very happy with it.

Whether I love it or hate it, I can't wait to post again when it arrives.

 

[Blackl1sted]

Yes. It's not as finicky as the TGT and much easier to build and fill than the 3D (and it holds more juice). The Taifun GT never wants to wick right for me (it's often either dry or flooding). The 3D is close in flavor.

Thanks for the feedback. OT but I have run 90ml of juice with the same wick (Cellucotton) through my TGT and have no problems with flooding or gurgling. It's back in my rotation and loving it with the cellucotton. Doesn't seem to be as finicky.

 

[caged]

Thanks for the feedback. OT but I have run 90ml of juice with the same wick (Cellucotton) through my TGT and have no problems with flooding or gurgling. It's back in my rotation and loving it with the cellucotton. Doesn't seem to be as finicky.

I have about 499 feet of cellucotton that I can't use since I am allergic to it. I'll have to try it with Ramie.

I have a .3 ohm build in the Pontus right now. I think it might be too low since the flavor seems a little washed out compared to the .8 ohm build I had before, but that could be the Nichrome 80 I'm trying (used 26 gauge kanthal on the .8 ohm build). Might be the position of the coils too. Vapor production is ridiculous though.

 

[dice57]

I know not everyone is a fan of Rip Trippers, but I... [/url]

Anyone want to buy a lightly used Pontus?

Count me as not a fan of the ripper. Main reason, I look at vape vids to find out about vape gear, not to see a Jim Carrey wannabe

his reviews/act seams to be more about blowing clouds and clown-man ship then actually showing the product. He used to be tolerable, but now is way like REALLLY??? Serious, if I knew the Rip had a vid on the pontus I never would of bought one.

Yeah, I'm probably going to give the crap Ehpro Ponus away along with their crap Origin clone, worst mech clone I own.

Have you received the clone yet?

I'm betting I will love the Big D performance, but I don't think it will be quite as convenient as the Pontus (no glass, filling looks a little more difficult but still not too bad). That juice sounds awesome though.

How is Ramie with drippers? I've read it wicks like crazy but doesn't hold juice well (i.e. perfect for tanks, not the greatest for drippers).

Received shipping notice on the clone, delivery scheduled for this Saturday.

And yeah, ramie holds the juice well, but when I changed out the wick, I went to a bedding nano dragon style wick method, also referred to as p.i.d.(poop in diaper) method on the micro coil thread about a year ago. , instead of through the coil, so actually using much less wick then I would through the coil. so I just give two long pushes on the tip, which fills the drip well to capacity, then vape till it starts to diminish, then give it a couple pumps. Keep it in a vapestation caddy, so it's standing on end and always ready to vape. But yeah ramie in a dripper is great, use it in the flashi dripper tank, works phenomenally.

Heck, on the flashi I like huge diameter coils, but tension wrap them like a micro coil, with 22 gauge wire, and last time I dry burned the coil, I also rinsed out the ramie wick that I pulled out. Sure there were some carbon stains from the coil, but the wick in such great shape, decided to juice it up and reuse it, heck pre-cured wick, just my size still's in there too.

Far as filling the Big D. it's not that much of a hassle, and actually less so than the pontus if one is using the screw hole method. I just leave the whole thing assembled, with a drip tip on, which is an ebony wood d.tip a just slightly wider so the tank won't slip past when unscrewed. then just place the d.tip end on a surface, push down slightly and unscrew the tank, then let off enough tension so the tank just clears the base, using my pinky of the hand holding the mod, to push tank to the side a tad so can fill it with me squeeze bottle, making sure to leave room so the tank can screw back on, and screw it back together.

K, now after doing so, the tank is now under pressure from compressing the air pocket when screwing the tank together. So either wait for the pressure to equalize before righting the mod, or turn it right side up, and the pressure will supply the juice for your fist vape.

 

[Nuclear Cowboy]

He probably could get the piston from sticking but he's spot on when it comes to this unit lacking flavor. I have rebuilt mine several times thinking maybe it was the coil or wicking. Nothing has helped draw more flavor. It's convenient to use but compared to my TOBH, Stillare, Tug Boat or cloned Plume Veil RDA's the flavor or production just isn't there. I paid full price for mine but see no need to defend it.

It's funny how folks attack the messenger when they don't like the message. I don't always agree with RIP but I consider him more knowledgeable about drippers than most. His findings pretty much mirrored mine.

 

[eratikmind]

Holy moly . . . Ripped!

 

[caged]

He probably could get the piston from sticking but he's spot on when it comes to this unit lacking flavor. I have rebuilt mine several times thinking maybe it was the coil or wicking. Nothing has helped draw more flavor. It's convenient to use but compared to my TOBH, Stillare, Tug Boat or cloned Plume Veil RDA's the flavor or production just isn't there. I paid full price for mine but see no need to defend it.

It's funny how folks attack the messenger when they don't like the message. I don't always agree with RIP but I consider him more knowledgeable about drippers than most. His findings pretty much mirrored mine.

What's interesting is I've found the Pontus is more flavorful than the Stillare clone I have. The Stillare clone is the worst when it comes to flavor for me.

It's not about not liking the message. It's about coming to completely different conclusions, and based on what I've experienced Rip is simply not doing it right.

 

[Btsmokincat]

I finally got my Pontus V1 in the mail this morning. I've been playing with it for a few hours and I definitely need more practice with it. I got it from Fluidvapes.com for $32 and it took 5 days order to delivery.



My first thoughts are the build quality is nice and the fit is good and tight. I built a 28 gauge dual 2mm microcoils at .5 Ohms. I'm using 50/50 Killer Juice 6mg mixed berry blend that I've been vaping for a while in a bunch of different tanks from Kayfuns, RSBT, RSST and various Kanger clearos. I put some juice on the o-rings to help everything work smooth

Cons
I have been getting a bit of a gurgle, nothing all the way up the driptip but I can hear it. I just give a quick little puff down the pipe and it clears it without issue.
I now understand all the complaints about the tabs on the deck.
I had a couple of drops leak out the airhole. How many "squonks" will take some getting used to.
Tall and lots of glass to break...

Pros
Despite the tabs, it was pretty easy to build
Filling was super easy
Flavor is much better than I expected, I dare say as nice as any other device I own, including my Trident V2 and Patriot
Vapor production is much better than I expected, not as much as my RDA's but more than my RTA's
I like airy devices and wide open this is about perfect for me

Verdict: I like it. It's not the end-all-be-all of devices but I'm glad I bought it. I'm going to try a .8 to 1.0 Ohm build next as I like a cooler vape, let the experimenting begin...

 

[caged]

I did a build with vertical coils. I prefer it so far since no part of the coil sits behind the tabs and there is more room for the wick. My next build will be horizontal coils, but with the hole in the coils aimed at the air holes on the body.

 

[Hondahawkrider]

Mine came today...

I got it here (http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/sale-trade/602521-us-fs-ft-ehpro-pontus.html) it's one with 2 drip holes..

For what it is, I like a great deal... When I'm at home or stationary, I prefer my plume veil w/ chuff enuff.. However, as an on the go atomizer, I love it... Took it out with me... I have a bunch of tanks, and they sit for the most part.. However, like everyone else using a rda while driving isn't smart.. It produces as good as if not better than any of my tanks, and the flavor is better. Vape density is decent but not great, but in the car I don't really want a fog bank..

It's not the end all beat all to atomizers, but if you prefer to drip, and need a tank, it's worth the 35 bucks

 

[caged]

Vape density is decent but not great, but in the car I don't really want a fog bank..

I made that mistake this morning on my way to work. Took a big toke from my Pontus while driving and couldn't see where I was going during the exhale. I couldn't even see my elbows. Lesson learned, don't take big hits while driving.

 

[Btsmokincat]

I rebuilt my Pontus this evening to a 28 gauge .75 ohm dual. It's working even better with more flavor than the .5 ohm build I had at first. I wicked it so a bit of cotton touches the top of the tabs so it draws e-liquid from the side walls down into the well. Seems to be working pretty good!

Crappy pic but hopefully it illustrates the cotton just touching the tops of the tabs...

 

[MrPlink]

I think Im going to try a single parallel coil in mine and see what it does for flavor.

I also might try some higher PG liquid and see what happens since I am not using mine for cloudage.

 

[dice57]

The gurgle is from the juice clinging from the ceiling and flowing over the center stem hole. Injection point is to close to the stem, and the bogus fill screw head also adds to juice clinging up top adding to the gurgle. Big D. works much better, and the clone version has a domed top cap, allowing the juice to stream merrily down to the drip well. Pontus goes to parts bin. not a contender. Just saying.

 

[Blackl1sted]

I think Im going to try a single parallel coil in mine and see what it does for flavor.

I also might try some higher PG liquid and see what happens since I am not using mine for cloudage.

I just ordered a V1 and I usually run single coils so let us know how it works out. I run my 3D in single coil mode with it set on dual coil holes and it works good for me.