Pros out there, help please suggest me a mod

[llopps]

I am currently using a janty stick with a 801 LR atty.
I love the all in one format (charger and passthrough) that the stick offers.

But I'm just not getting the "hits" off it that I need to keep from going back to analogs.
I need something with more kick (and it's just not a juice problem).

I've been eyeballing the Joye eGo-tank System XXL 1000mAh Starter Kit with LR atties over at a favorite supplier of mine. I love the idea of a tank and not having to top off constantly, and that I might actually be able to get through a whole day without charging.

I'm willing to give ecigs one last try.
Is the Tank system going to give me better hits than my little stick?

If not, what mods should I be looking at?

Thanks for sharing your exprence with this newbie on the edge.

 

[eastman]

try a bottom feeder like a reo or a phidias

 

[achtungbaby]

I'm not a pro, and there are 2 sides to every pv, BUT the ego tank is a good system IMO. I was lucky and had no wick or leaking issues, fill the tank~good for a day. I will tell you I was having a hard time getting the 'hits' I was looking for (to get off analogs) until I grabbed a 5v box mod from Godzilla and let me tell you ~ AWESOME! I always wondered what everyone was talking about 'warm vapor' ..now I know. And a 'real' th too! Out of my ego, riva, tanks, cartos, smart carts, blue foam, clearomizers, dripping (you name it ) and 3.7v box the one I'm always reaching for is the 5v. No mess, no fiddling ~ I'm using a Ikenvape boge reg 510 carto and it's another world..just my half cent. Don't give up! You'll find the right set up.

 

[Empress Kitty]

Reo or a Prodigy V3 I plan to get both, probably the V3 first

my

~Kitty

 

[Moonflame]

I have tried many mods over the past (almost) 2 years, and I absolutely love the one I'm using now. I have the Monkeyboxx VV and it's a dream to use. My batteries last 24-30 hours and I vape pretty heavily, I only have to refill the bottle every 2 days and the ability to dial in the exact vape you want is great. I like warm, thick vapor, while still having a lot of flavor and I can get that for every hit. Well worth looking into if you aren't stuck on the idea of a round shaped mod.

 

[Credo]

I personally did not like the eGo T. It does work, but it has a very tight draw to it. I hear the 801/302 has a pretty tight draw so you might like it. Even if you do try a tank type atomizer and carts...read on:

It sounds to me like you might be better served to skip up to something a little bigger that can handle HV vaping or run LR stuff like the new Dual Coil cartos. Believe it or not, you can do it for about the same or even less cash than an eGo T kit.

Here are a few ideas worth considering:
The E-power modular kit comes at a price of around $45 or so with batteries and some other goodies to get started. It is a regulated 3.7 with a switch tough enough and a battery big enough to run the dual coil cartos. If you run dual coils, you might want to pick up an extra battery for it, as they'll draw them down quicker. These are a little larger than an eGo battery...but built to last, and modular.

You can find these at several places:
E-Power
e-Power
e-Power eGo Kits : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more

Other options include VV and HV mods.
You can try VV for as little as $35 (not counting batteries) with a boxmod from MadVapes.

Also have a look at these: Best e-Cig Mod List | e-Cig Mods Database

Give'um a look and post any questions you have along the way.

The key is...getting something with a big enough battery to last you a while, and also run some of atomizers and cartomizers that will deliver a more 'smoking like' amount and type of vapor, as well as saving you money in the long run on hardware....so you can divert more funds to finding the right nic level and flavors of juice for you.

Of course you can still get a T atty and tanks to try on any battery set-up capable of droping down to at least 4v.

To me...moving from your Stick to an eGo T would be a lateral move for the most part...if not downward when it comes to vape quality.

 

[Credo]

If you love the all in one battery/usb approach, Darwin has that. This is what I use and I love it!

 

[JD1]

I just acquired the Smok Tech e-power and duel coil cartos. I'm really impressed with both. The duel coils hold a good amount of juice and give good vapor and flavor with no burning. Search utube for Smok Tech for videos on them.

 

[stravaigin]

I had the same problem as you llopps but will always be grateful to the Janty stick as it led me to do more research and finally find the "Reo".

If you decide to look into it and have any questions come over to the Reo sub forum Reos Mods You'll find lots of people, far more knowledgeable than I am, who will be happy to help you decide.
Am I a Reo Fangirl? Absolutely lol

 

[wv2win]

I am currently using a janty stick with a 801 LR atty.
I love the all in one format (charger and passthrough) that the stick offers.

But I'm just not getting the "hits" off it that I need to keep from going back to analogs.
I need something with more kick (and it's just not a juice problem).

I've been eyeballing the Joye eGo-Tank System XXL 1000mAh Starter Kit with LR atties over at a favorite supplier of mine. I love the idea of a tank and not having to top off constantly, and that I might actually be able to get through a whole day without charging.

I'm willing to give ecigs one last try.
Is the Tank system going to give me better hits than my little stick?

If not, what mods should I be looking at?

Thanks for sharing your exprence with this newbie on the edge.

As you can tell from my info under my avatar, I've been doing this for a while. I've used 15+ different PV's. Based on the fact that you are use to having a device that doubles as a pass-through, want more throat hit and I assume much more consistency, then as long as you are willing to spend a little more to get the best one I have every used, then I would suggest the Darwin from nhaler.com. Here is what I wrote about the Darwin in another thread:

"The Provari is a fine PV and has much support. I personally like the Darwin for a couple of reasons. One, the technology: Darwin is the only PV that has circuitry that senses the changes in the resistence of the atomizer/cartomizer as you vape and automatically adusts the power level to maintain a completely consistent vaping experience to your preference. Second, the battery life: I am a very heavy vaper and I get 21+ hours on a charge. Many have reported getting 30 hours or more on a charge. I plug it in at night and don't have to worry about carrying extra batteries during the day. Third, it doubles as a pass-through so you can vape while you charge. Fourth, it is the only PV, at no extra charge, that comes with a 2 year warranty on the device and a one year warranty on the battery.

The Darwin

Drew usually gets new shipments every 10 - 14 days."


Here is what another ECF member posted about the Darwin:

"Darwin:

I can say this really does seem to be (excuse the expession in honor of me) a "dummy proof" PV. The internal circuitry automatically adjusts the power level based on the characteristics of the atomizer/cartomizer. We all know that as you use an atomizer, the quality of the vape diminishes due to the batteries becoming weaker and the resistence within the atty changing. The Darwin compenstates automatically for these changes which is what provides the excellent consistency for hours of vaping. Although I can't verify this, several users stated that you can definitely get 24 hours of vaping without recharging and several have gotten 2 full days on a charge. And since the batteries are internal and charged just like a pass-through, there is no need to buy or carry extra batteries with this PV.

I think the Darwin is a definite "game changer" in the world of vaping. Being able to have each inhale feel like a brand new atty on fresh batteries for hours is the real selling point. And since it comes with the longest warranty in the business (2 years), it appears to be a very safe purchase and worth the cost.


The body is double hard coat anodized aluminum leaving it extremely durable with a wonderful sort of silky feel to the touch and hand. It is a bit heavy, but less heavy than Provari with an 18650 batt – probably very close to ProVari with 18490 batt.

The batteries are 2 lithium polymer cells – not prism (regular tube batts).

Darwin’s main body (atty folded in the down position) is approximately 5.5” long, about 1.12” wide and barely over ½” thick. At the atty connector (swivel) the overall width is about 1.63”. Of course whichever atty or carto we use will increase the overall length with the atty/carto in the “up” position. "

And here is a detailed review when the Darwin first came out:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ressions-newest-pre-production-prototype.html

Good Luck

 

[AlmightyGod]

The Monkeyboxx Variable Voltage Bottom Feed Juice Box is my favorite PV. I own darn near every bottom feeder on the market, & it is the vaping champ, IMHO. There is a link in my signature. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. I promise.

 

[MickeyRat]

llops you're getting a lot of recommendations but, to really get what you need, you need to provide a little more info. I'm hearing better hits. You mention the tank system but, you don't say what has you leaning that way.

In general mods provide one or more of the following:

More vapor, throat hit, and warmth.
More juice capacity.
A way to deliver juice with no filler.
Longer battery life.
Generic batteries that usually have longer life and are cheaper to replace.

What mods don't provide is looks like a cigarette. Some of them look like they fell off a UFO.

In the above list, what's important to you? The next question is how much are you willing to spend? The Monkey Boxx AG mentions above is a great device but, it's over $200. Is that out of your range?

The last question is are you willing to wait to get exactly what you want? Many of these devices are hand made by an individual in relatively small batches. You might have to wait a bit to get what you want.

 

[slumdog]

As you can tell from my info under my avatar, I've been doing this for a while. I've used 15+ different PV's. Based on the fact that you are use to having a device that doubles as a pass-through, want more throat hit and I assume much more consistency, then as long as you are willing to spend a little more to get the best one I have every used, then I would suggest the Darwin from nhaler.com. Here is what I wrote about the Darwin in another thread:

"The Provari is a fine PV and has much support. I personally like the Darwin for a couple of reasons. One, the technology: Darwin is the only PV that has circuitry that senses the changes in the resistence of the atomizer/cartomizer as you vape and automatically adusts the power level to maintain a completely consistent vaping experience to your preference. Second, the battery life: I am a very heavy vaper and I get 21+ hours on a charge. Many have reported getting 30 hours or more on a charge. I plug it in at night and don't have to worry about carrying extra batteries during the day. Third, it doubles as a pass-through so you can vape while you charge. Fourth, it is the only PV, at no extra charge, that comes with a 2 year warranty on the device and a one year warranty on the battery.

The Darwin

Drew usually gets new shipments every 10 - 14 days."


Here is what another ECF member posted about the Darwin:

"Darwin:

I can say this really does seem to be (excuse the expession in honor of me) a "dummy proof" PV. The internal circuitry automatically adjusts the power level based on the characteristics of the atomizer/cartomizer. We all know that as you use an atomizer, the quality of the vape diminishes due to the batteries becoming weaker and the resistence within the atty changing. The Darwin compenstates automatically for these changes which is what provides the excellent consistency for hours of vaping. Although I can't verify this, several users stated that you can definitely get 24 hours of vaping without recharging and several have gotten 2 full days on a charge. And since the batteries are internal and charged just like a pass-through, there is no need to buy or carry extra batteries with this PV.

I think the Darwin is a definite "game changer" in the world of vaping. Being able to have each inhale feel like a brand new atty on fresh batteries for hours is the real selling point. And since it comes with the longest warranty in the business (2 years), it appears to be a very safe purchase and worth the cost.


The body is double hard coat anodized aluminum leaving it extremely durable with a wonderful sort of silky feel to the touch and hand. It is a bit heavy, but less heavy than Provari with an 18650 batt – probably very close to ProVari with 18490 batt.

The batteries are 2 lithium polymer cells – not prism (regular tube batts).

Darwin’s main body (atty folded in the down position) is approximately 5.5” long, about 1.12” wide and barely over ½” thick. At the atty connector (swivel) the overall width is about 1.63”. Of course whichever atty or carto we use will increase the overall length with the atty/carto in the “up” position. "

And here is a detailed review when the Darwin first came out:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ressions-newest-pre-production-prototype.html

Good Luck

+1 this sounds just like what you are looking for and the darwin is tops in all your needs....

 

[wv2win]

+1 this sounds just like what you are looking for and the darwin is tops in all your needs....

And in case you (the OP) didn't already figure this out, because the Darwin is variable volt, you can get about any level of throat hit that suits your fancy.

 

[llopps]

The Darwin and ProVari sound great. But the price tag on both "ouch".

I'd be looking in the sub $100 range.

Both though, look like they'd be prone to leaking.
Before my stick, I carried around a PV1 or a PV2. Both leaked like a sinking ship.
I didn't even realize this was a problem until I got the stick which didn't leak a drop (at least not on the outside).

I would be looking for the strongest possible TH, with no leaking, with killer battery life or at least a passthrough option.

Currently I carry around a tekkeon (not a mod, just a straight up charger) and when I get a chance to sit down and vape I plug into it so I can get steady hits.

 

[Credo]

Infinity kits are under $100 now.
Notcigs
These are nice and sleek, but use smaller stacked batteries.
Also at Notcigs, The Buzz is only $20 more and a bit more durable, bigger batteries, with a better high amp switch.

Madvapes has a number of under $40 box mods, and they also offer the Maxistack tube mods.

Custom Mods

As for a leaking PV, that all depends on the type of cartomizer you choose. I've never had leaks carrying around my Darwin with typical poly-fill cartos or metal sleeve CE2 cartos.

That eGo T atty and tank is leak prone for sure....I was constantly cleaning up after those.

Not sure if I already posted this but it lists a good number of mods out there.
Best e-Cig Mod List | e-Cig Mods Database

 

[MickeyRat]

The Darwin and ProVari sound great. But the price tag on both "ouch".

I'd be looking in the sub $100 range.

Both though, look like they'd be prone to leaking.
Before my stick, I carried around a PV1 or a PV2. Both leaked like a sinking ship.
I didn't even realize this was a problem until I got the stick which didn't leak a drop (at least not on the outside).

I would be looking for the strongest possible TH, with no leaking, with killer battery life or at least a passthrough option.

Currently I carry around a tekkeon (not a mod, just a straight up charger) and when I get a chance to sit down and vape I plug into it so I can get steady hits.

We can work with that. First off, I don't think the tanks are for you. You don't seem all that worried about juice feeding and with the tanks you're quite a ways from the atomizer which allows the vapor to cool and reduces throat hit. You probably want at least 5V capability. Perhaps VV. I hate to recommend the buzz for reasons all my own but, it fits and it's right at the top of your price range. You can get it here. You might also look at the big brother at Ken's box mods. It's a little cheaper. On the low end of things, madvapes has both VV and 5V box mods for under $40. I'm not sure about the durability of those but, in your price range you can buy two. Someone else can probably provide more recommendations.

 

[Chornbro]

I used an Ego-T for a few weeks, it didnt do it for me... after using a joye 510 for over a year!!

I currently have a Prodigy v3.1 and I'm absolutely in love... It is basically a poor-man's Precide P18... although its an extremely well-made piece... check out some of the youtube vids and reviews on puresmoker's site (puresmoker.com)

1600mah battery enough for you? The 3.7v kit will run you $120... look around for a coupon code, you can probably knock $5-10 off. kit includes the unit, 2 battery set-ups, adapter of your choice, an atty, charger, and some extra pieces.

You CAN get amazing hits every time... IF you keep at it! Dont give up...

To get bigger hits, you need wattage... to get wattage you need more voltage and/or the proper attys...

@3.7v with a 1.5 ohm atty (I like Cisco 306s... they fit 510 threads) you're vaping ~9 watts (knock your socks off throat hit, vapor, flavor)

@6v with 3.5 ohm attys (I like Ikenvape 306s... also fit 510 threads) you're vaping ~10 watts (you won't ever ever ever think about an analog... trust me!)

Consistency is all about juice delivery. I drip, so this isnt an issue...choking hits every time. Do some more reading and research before you buy... PM me if I can help!

 

[wv2win]

The Darwin and ProVari sound great. But the price tag on both "ouch".

I'd be looking in the sub $100 range.

Both though, look like they'd be prone to leaking.
Before my stick, I carried around a PV1 or a PV2. Both leaked like a sinking ship.
I didn't even realize this was a problem until I got the stick which didn't leak a drop (at least not on the outside).

I would be looking for the strongest possible TH, with no leaking, with killer battery life or at least a passthrough option.

Currently I carry around a tekkeon (not a mod, just a straight up charger) and when I get a chance to sit down and vape I plug into it so I can get steady hits.

If you know how to fill your cart, cartomizer or drip properly, then they won't leak. Leaking is USER error. I have no leaking problem with the Darwin. Plus, why would we recommend one of the best PV's on the market and go to all of this time explaining it if it had a "leaking" problem???

If you need to stay around $100, then one of the best is the 5 volt GLV2 from Great Lakes Vapor. If you want the pass-through option, great throat hit, the best battery life plus a full 2 year warranty, then the only option is the Darwin.

 

[Moonflame]

The Monkeyboxx Mini is only $85 and the 3.7/6 V version is $120. I've had my VV Monkeyboxx since mid-March and it has never leaked inside or out. The feeding system is tight enough that it doesn't leak, and if you feed too much it goes back into the bottle so it doesn't leak around the atty either.