R.I.P. iStick 50W

[Double Dizzle]

Long time lurker...first time poster.
I started my quitting cigs journey 7 months ago with an iStick 50/Subtank Mini combo....haven't lit one since. Unfortunately, after all day use on just the one mod, I think the battery finally had enough. It started to say low battery and then shut down a couple days ago, and now will light up the OLED while charging (and read fully charged), but when I take it off the charger it won't power on at all. I assume this is normal when the device is on its last leg. Bummer, but I was looking to upgrade anyway.

So after weeks of reading threads and reviews, I think I've decided on the Sigelei 150TC and a smok TFV4. Seems to be the best and most popular combo out there right now. Little pricey, and I've considered going cheaper with iStick 100 and just a new Subtank, but I don't wanna be disappointed. Now I just have to figure out where to find the best deal (besides fasttech cuz I need it ASAP) and which batteries/charging dock to get.

Anyway, all thoughts and opinions are welcome.
Thank you all for letting me lurk and learn here for months

 

[Imperialchugger]

I have a istick 50w too pal. got a xcube 2 instead. do you use the rba cus from what ive heard the rba isnt that great on the tfv4 otherwise the rebuild coils are killers.

 

[roxynoodle]

I would probably pair that mod and tank with Sony vtc4s. If you can't get them (check Illumn), then Samsung 25r or LG (one of the 20A ones).

For a charger, Nitecore, Xtar or Efest.

 

[Double Dizzle]

I haven't messed with anything but prebuilt OCC coils with the Subtank, yet...but I plan to try RBA very soon and see how it goes.