I'm just curious as to why so much Reos recommendations have been coming up over and over and what makes it so special? I'm intrigued by this and have been thinking of purchasing one. Howecer, I can't wrap my head around why to do it at that price as opposed to settling for the mech/dripper combo to use day to day. I get the bottom feeding thing but are we that lazy to not drip anymore? I started out dripping so it's not a problem for me, what will I gain otherwise? Does it really outperform the high end mech/RDAs on the market?
Reo Mod vs. Mech/Dripper
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That's the only benefit as far as I can tell, reo's don't outperform the other high end mechs (it is, a high end mech). It's made out of a solid piece of aluminum with only one moving part (the button). 5ml onboard squonk bottle.
I prefer mechs and drippers, they look better and you have a greater variety of choices because the reo requires a hollow 510 connection on the atty, which most rebuildables do not have.
I prefer mechs and drippers, they look better and you have a greater variety of choices because the reo requires a hollow 510 connection on the atty, which most rebuildables do not have.
That's what I was thinking, yet when new posters ask about what mod to get, the Reo pops up every time! There must be more to it than we know. High-end in what aspect though? Not all Reos are made the same - in aluminum. Yet there's a lot of followers - I don't even see the benefit of having a bottom feeder unless it's done with a flooding inhibitor. I'd rather look at the build to see where I'm at as far as juice control. Squeezing a bottle through a hole is not a luxury to me - nor is the box shaped form factor.
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When you are out and about all day that whole dripping thing isn't the easiest approach. A bottom feeder takes care of that problem nicely. That, and you can combine it with a bottom feeding RBA - what's not to like?
Also - personally I hate bottom switch mods. Never liked 'em, never could get used to them. A Reo puts the fire button back on top.
And - can you get all needed replacement parts to rebuild your mech? You can with a Reo. Or you can send it in and have them rebuild it if you don't want to yourself.
Sub ohm upgrades will be available for Reos in a matter of weeks. All new releases will be built to fire sub ohm. Can't recall how low but I think it's at least .4 ohms.
Also - personally I hate bottom switch mods. Never liked 'em, never could get used to them. A Reo puts the fire button back on top.
And - can you get all needed replacement parts to rebuild your mech? You can with a Reo. Or you can send it in and have them rebuild it if you don't want to yourself.
Sub ohm upgrades will be available for Reos in a matter of weeks. All new releases will be built to fire sub ohm. Can't recall how low but I think it's at least .4 ohms.
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I've used a reo extensively, one of my good friends swears by his. It's a good mod for sure, but what it brings to the table is just not my cup of tea.
I carried a mech/dripping atomizer for over 3 yrs without issue. You still have to look at the Reo and press the bottle thing, it takes your attention in doing so. You can't just squeeze it to hell and call it good. If you want a no brainer type of setup, you can do it much, much cheaper. Sell me on why it's so expensive? To me, it should be $40 tops - $60 with exotic woods. As far as parts, what parts do you need in a basic mech - not even an overhaul - just cleaning. If you need to send in a mech for anything, you're in trouble - you should be able to replace parts yourself. The switch placement is irrelevant and to most people who have been vaping for a while, a procedure to get used to. Also, you're not going to sell me on sub-ohms. Good input, I'm guessing with the big following, Ima get more.
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stick the same ohm delivery device on a 3.7v mechanical, you're gonna get pretty much the same vape.
performace is subjective unless you define what you mean. For me the REO out performs everything I've used because I like the flavor I get from "dripping", but would find manual dripping into the top of an atty to be annoying and impractical for me.
Hence, the REO.
Having your juice on board, instead of in your hand, and not having keep dripping 4 drops into the top of an atty every few minutes, and, being able to do it on a practically indestructible mod, and one which can also be totally rebuilt from the ground up by the end-user if a part wears out or if end user causes a malfunction, is worth the price.
I also happen to love the way the reo "looks", so that helps too.
You don't have to look at a Reo to feed it. It's called blind squonking and once you get a feel for the feed system there isn't much need to look at anything when feeding.
Most mech mods are pieces of tubing with die cut threads and some fancy etching. A Reo is milled out of solid block of aluminum. Name me how many tubular mech mods can survive being run over by a car.
Didn't say you have to send in a Reo to rebuild it. But those those who can't it's an option. And there's still the parts availability matter. Hell, how many people have to go hunting for springs and switch parts for their mech that they can't find in a lot of cases. Can you replace the 510 connector in your mod? I can in a Reo.
Sorry - I don't like bottom fire switches and I don't like the locking rings that a lot of people seem to forget and have "little accidents" when they do. After using this gear for three years you're not exactly in a position to tell me what I'm supposed to "get used to." If you are already that dead set against a Reo what exactly are you asking anyway?
Most mech mods are pieces of tubing with die cut threads and some fancy etching. A Reo is milled out of solid block of aluminum. Name me how many tubular mech mods can survive being run over by a car.
Didn't say you have to send in a Reo to rebuild it. But those those who can't it's an option. And there's still the parts availability matter. Hell, how many people have to go hunting for springs and switch parts for their mech that they can't find in a lot of cases. Can you replace the 510 connector in your mod? I can in a Reo.
Sorry - I don't like bottom fire switches and I don't like the locking rings that a lot of people seem to forget and have "little accidents" when they do. After using this gear for three years you're not exactly in a position to tell me what I'm supposed to "get used to." If you are already that dead set against a Reo what exactly are you asking anyway?
Well maybe you should make one of each, then come back and give your thoughts. I don't think I would be willing to do that labor, after subtracting for materials, for the price you quote, as well as supply a warranty, etc.
You CAN replace the parts yourself. It's as 10 minute process with the rebuild kit.
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stick the same ohm delivery device on a 3.7v mechanical, you're gonna get pretty much the same vape.
performace is subjective unless you define what you mean. For me the REO out performs everything I've used because I like the flavor I get from "dripping", but would find manual dripping into the top of an atty to be annoying and impractical for me.
Hence, the REO.
Having your juice on board, instead of in your hand, and not having keep dripping 4 drops into the top of an atty every few minutes, and, being able to do it on a practically indestructible mod, and one which can also be totally rebuilt from the ground up by the end-user if a part wears out or if end user causes a malfunction, is worth the price.
I also happen to love the way the reo "looks", so that helps too.
You're lucky then, for you there's tanks such as the Kayfun so you don't have to drip. I get it but it still doesn't account for the price tag. How does a mech/kayfun stack up? One of my favs is the Chi/Kayfun clones at $46.
I'm thinking it's just the looks, the box doesn't appeal to me at all and I'm thinking it's not versatile in size like mechs do with 18350's to 18650's kicked if wanted.
There is no need to look at the REO when squeezing the bottle. You just poke your finger thru the door and it's done.
You can just squeeze it to hell and it's done. Any excess juice drains back out into the bottle.
When you are going out for the day, you don't need to take anything else with you. Unless you use more then 6ml (It holds 6ml not 5ml)
I spend a good amount of time on the road, dripping and driving isn't fun.
It's nothing with the REO, like I said, it doesn't take attention to do. My eyes never leave the road when I need to wet the wick.
It's never leaked, on it's side upside down, it doesn't matter. Just need to give it a couple seconds after squeezing the bottle for the excess to run back into the bottle.
As for the price, eh, it's a bit expensive. I agree that it could be less expensive. But I don't regret how much I paid for mine. It's been worth every penny.
Ya, if you don't like the looks of a box mod, it may not be for you.
A mech with an 18350 is pretty useless to me. I don't want to carry extra batteries to get me through a day. Same goes for a kick, if I want a regulated mod, i'd carry a regulated mod.
Ok, got it. Good mod, just a bit overpriced. A simple mech/good tank system would do the trick though, at a much more versatile form factor given 18350 batteries with the option for 18650 kicked. It's an acquired taste IMO and shouldn't be recommended as an "end all" resolution for a somewhat newbie jumping from an Ego Twist as I see so often on this forum.
"What should I get?" - reosmods - crazy.
"What should I get?" - reosmods - crazy.
Most mechs come with the option of 18350 to 18650 batteries - with a kick even. With a good tank system, no squeezing! Just vape!
Interesting, whats the comparison in durability of aluminum, SS (3XX) like? Mods wise, I'd assume Reo Alum sheets look pretty thick as to outshine high grade SS on the average thickness of mechs?
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REO doesn't use sheets. It's milled out of a solid block of aluminum.
Durability wise, mine as flown thru the air while out in the garage working on the car, actually hit the rafters in the garage then the concrete floor and has just a small scratch to show from it. One of those trying to catch it but making things much worse situations. Picked it up and kept on vaping. Had it landed on the atty I could see the 510 connection snapping, but most likely off the atty, not the mod itself.
Thx and damn lol, the reos is a tank. The minis looks just as solid, just watched a yt vid and it looks alot smaller and pretty slick than i expected from their site.
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I do not recommend a REO to just any newbie. If they are already looking at a mech and dripping then yes I do believe it is a viable option for them assuming no budget has been set.
I do not have to look at my REO to squeeze juice up into the atty. It took me about 2 hours to get the feel of it after that I only look to see if the bottle needs changing.
It is a grab an go low maintenance vape. It can take a beating and never fails me.
One of the big things for me is I for one have never run into the quality of the service Rob provides. I at one time needed a part that was not up on the website. Being not terribly tools experienced I managed to strip a screw. Rob had it up on the website in LESS than 6 hours(he was at work when I posted asking about it) and out in the mail the next day after I ordered. He made a customer for life that day.
Day in and day our my REO is my ADV. It never fails me.
I do not have to look at my REO to squeeze juice up into the atty. It took me about 2 hours to get the feel of it after that I only look to see if the bottle needs changing.
It is a grab an go low maintenance vape. It can take a beating and never fails me.
One of the big things for me is I for one have never run into the quality of the service Rob provides. I at one time needed a part that was not up on the website. Being not terribly tools experienced I managed to strip a screw. Rob had it up on the website in LESS than 6 hours(he was at work when I posted asking about it) and out in the mail the next day after I ordered. He made a customer for life that day.
Day in and day our my REO is my ADV. It never fails me.
I went from an eGo-C to a REO Mini and have a grand sitting at the Post Office and I have no need for another mod. REO may not be the latest and greatest thing out there, as a matter of fact it's about to hit 4 years old and it's still a much desired mod, that's saying something. Also there's no REO clones out there, It's made in USA (Maine to be exact), they're not massed produced, and they don't come off of an assembly line. The biggest factor is that the owner provides customer service rarely seen these days, the man will bend over backwards while giving the customer the shirt off of his back. Minus the milling out of the blocks which go to a local machine shop IIRC, Rob pretty much does everything else in regards to paint and assembly of the REOs, including the Woodvilles (Although I do believe he may have one or two helpers in his shop).
To me, all of these points warrant the price and there are plenty of other mods and RDA's out there that make the price of a REO look like a dollar store sale.
The REO does everything I need it to do which isn't much. It's small enough to ninja stealth vape, holds enough juice and battery capacity is efficient. I don't need or really have a desire to vape 0.0000001 ohm at 1.21 jigawatts and I don't need to look like the cooling towers at TMI. I like it, I like the way it feels in my hand and if I drop it (which happens a lot) I know it'll fire right up! In short the REO is a niche piece, not for everyone and mileage may vary.
To me, all of these points warrant the price and there are plenty of other mods and RDA's out there that make the price of a REO look like a dollar store sale.
The REO does everything I need it to do which isn't much. It's small enough to ninja stealth vape, holds enough juice and battery capacity is efficient. I don't need or really have a desire to vape 0.0000001 ohm at 1.21 jigawatts and I don't need to look like the cooling towers at TMI. I like it, I like the way it feels in my hand and if I drop it (which happens a lot) I know it'll fire right up! In short the REO is a niche piece, not for everyone and mileage may vary.
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