Ready to make the jump in "MODS". Is it worth it? What do you recommend?

[RottenJeeves]

Hey guys/gals

I have been vaping strong for a good couple months now. I have to say I am really loving it; however, I am ready to make the leap into something more.

Right now my current setup is an Ego twist with a variety of different carto tanks. Really happy with the setup just looking to make that next step as I said.

So far I have come to the conclusion that I want something with vv. Have my eye on the Evic and the tesla currently. I like the idea of fine tuning your smoking experience.

Although I said VV, I do like the idea of the kick but know very little about it.

The questions: Is it worth making the leap? Will I notice a difference? What do you recommend? VV or kick?

Thanks so much.

 

[Thompson]

Its nice in the fact that you won't have to throw away your device when the batteries reach the end of their usefulness. Just buy another proper Li-Ion cell and your good to go.

There won't be huge leaps in vapor production, as we are just talking about a voltage being put out. Generally gain the ability to check Ohms & current battery voltage which is nice. Durability can be higher depending on what you choose too. The twist stops at 5V but generally mods go up to 6v (good for high resistance setups).

A lot of people like the Vamo. Offers 18350 & 18650 compatibility out of the box. VV/VW. Affordable.

Evic has a fancier feature set, in that you can check your vaping habits on the PC & I believe they recently allowed to adjust the wattage throughout the hit.

Don't know much about the Tesla as I've only seen a few pictures.

The kick is for mechanical mods, and I believe generally intended for use with carto-tanks. It gives the ability of VW and some short circuit protection. I believe a new device that is just coming out with the same intended purpose but I know nothing of it.

 

[trailblazer6]

I recommen any Ego mod. It's a good starting point for anyone new to vaping and mods

 

[The Ocelot]

I recommen any Ego mod. It's a good starting point for anyone new to vaping and mods

What is an eGo mod?

 

[RottenJeeves]

Thanks for info thomas I will look into the vamo and see if it is something that I would be interested in.

Anyone else wish to chime in?

 

[ives]

I recommend the reomods, they are the best for my.

 

[KeithB]

If you're not getting enough _________ on your current setup, then getting a mod is absolutely worth it. I would fill in the blank with battery life or throat hit,others might say vapor (although thish might be more of an atty or juice issue) or even funny looks.

I'm a fan of VW, it's a little closer to set it and forget it then VV for me. I built a DNA12 mod with a thumbwheel for easy tweaking and am seriously considering getting the DNA20D board to play with,If you're going to use the same cartos with the same juice all the time, then a VV could easily be set it and forget it. If you already have a tube mod that would work with the Kick, it's an easy way to bump up the wattage, but not terribly easy to fiddle with.

If the eGo twist cranked all the way up isn't cutting it for you then you'll absolutely notice a difference in a mod that can deliver more power. If your vape is just fine with the twist, you might not notice a difference in the vape.

 

[RottenJeeves]

If you're not getting enough _________ on your current setup, then getting a mod is absolutely worth it. I would fill in the blank with battery life or throat hit,others might say vapor (although thish might be more of an atty or juice issue) or even funny looks.

I'm a fan of VW, it's a little closer to set it and forget it then VV for me. I built a DNA12 mod with a thumbwheel for easy tweaking and am seriously considering getting the DNA20D board to play with,If you're going to use the same cartos with the same juice all the time, then a VV could easily be set it and forget it. If you already have a tube mod that would work with the Kick, it's an easy way to bump up the wattage, but not terribly easy to fiddle with.

If the eGo twist cranked all the way up isn't cutting it for you then you'll absolutely notice a difference in a mod that can deliver more power. If your vape is just fine with the twist, you might not notice a difference in the vape.

Great thanks man. Looks like it worth the leap.

Anyone else like to add their two cents?

 

[NeilSwift]

I looked around and went for a Vamo. Waiting for delivery. Cheap high end devise (So I am led to believe)

What hooked me was the VW setting. Set the watts and it adjusts automatically to what ever coil you are using. It's also shiny

 

[klynnn]

I am very happy with my vamo and think you will be also.

 

[Baditude]

I already was using a mechanical Silver Bullet mod and considered getting an battery extension sleeve and a Kick to put in it. However, I change the voltage to suit my flavors, and I have a dozen cartotanks each with their own flavor that I might change out to during the course of a few days.

If you use a Kick, it must be removed from the mod and a screwdriver used each time to change the volts (watts to be more exact). It is a rather delicate piece of processor and doesn't like a lot of unnecessary handling. I just believed for my vaping habits the Kick would not be the pratical choice for me.

I chose to get a Provari. I can change the voltage for each flavor on the fly with the press of a button. It's what works for me.

If your vape habits are to use a particular wattage with all of your juices, the Kick might very well be a good choice for you.

Silver Bullet with a Kick installed (click image to enlarge).

 

[GIMike]

I also am on the VAMO bandwagon, but haven't had the best of luck with my 1st one. I would highly recommend looking around, and just see what's out there. Most of us won't argue that if you can afford it, then get a ProVari. If you don't want to make that leap, there are other devices like the VAMO or Tesla that may work for you. I should have gotten a Tesla instead of another VAMO, but I didn't know about it until afterwards :/ You will love VV/VW vaping if you need more than the twist. Something else to check into, is what resistance you're using for your current atomizing device. If you're pairing low resistance, with higher voltages, you're actually not getting the full amount of power you could. To get into the higher voltages with the best results, you really need higher resistance devices as well. So if you're not satisfied with vaping at 5 V on your twist, using a 1.5 ohm carto, trying moving up to a 3.0 ohm. You should definitely notice the difference.

 

[mostlyclassics]

I have three Vamos and a Provari. Vamos cost about $40; Provaris are around $180 (if you buy a blemished one plus the 18650 extension tube).

Both do the same thing: take the output from a 18650 battery and massage it on the way to your carto/clearo/tank. Both are voltage-adjustable, and the Vamo is wattage-adjustable. Both provide highly useful readouts of the resistance of your carto/clearo/tank, voltage (plus wattage in the case of the Vamo), and remaining battery life.

Is a Provari worth 4½ times the cost of a Vamo? It is for me, but only you can decide that for you. I suggest you get your feet wet with a Vamo first. Then you'll be much better informed as to whether a Provari is worth the extra expense.

 

[klynnn]

I have the provari also and don't think it is worth 4 1/2 times the price.

 

[Omnipanzer]

I started with an eGo kit myself and eventually moved on because I wanted a batt that would last all day. three mods later and I just got a Segelei ZMax that I'm absolutely loving.

pbusardo review here , the one I got is actually a later revision and a couple things he had a problem with have been changed.

 

[poorboy]

Upgrading is a good thing, it only means you're getting kinda hooked to vaping. Upgrading can be very difficult especially when you are in a tight budget cause Mods are getting more and more expensive as the time goes by. If you really want to upgrade start looking for china mods. Sigelei and smok offers cheap but reliable PVs. Its up to you to if you want a variable voltage or just plain mechanical mods. What i can suggest is try rebuidable atomizer first before getting much deeper into mods.

 

[GIMike]

One thing I will add on to what others are saying, is make sure you pick one that's made of the right material for you. My first mod was a VV gripper, and that thing fell apart within the first 2 months. I probably wasn't as gentle with it as some who still have theirs, and supposidly they have improved them since I bought mine. But common sense says, if you drop your ecig more than once a month, don't buy one made of plastic

 

[NeilSwift]

. What i can suggest is try rebuidable atomizer first before getting much deeper into mods.

I am looking to go down this route also. Any pointers would be good.

Sorry for the hi-jack.

 

[adeline]

A good friend of mine was recently in the same boat as you (but he was still smoking). He asked me the same question!

After spending an evening with my "mods" and rebuildables, he made the step up to an eVic. And started rebuilding atomizers too!

He hasn't smoked since.

Personally, I'd say it's totally worth it. There are a number of affordable devices out there, and will work with pretty much any atomizer, cartomizer, or clearomizer you'll put on it.

Best of luck in your search!

 

[kbobiles]

I love the Vamo, it's a fingerprint magnet, but has all the features you need: VV/VW, Ohm gauge, battery gauge, 18650/18350 battery mode, and it's fairly inexpensive. Add an AGA T+ tank, batteries, charger, SS mesh, Kanthal coil and you're set. Pick your juices and vape away. But, be careful not to get bit with the GAS bug (Gear Acquisition Syndrome).... I'm stuck trolling the classifieds to add stuff to my collection.