Reo Mod vs. Mech/Dripper

[Funk Dracula]

I'm a bit hesitant to recommend a Reo to a new user, but have done so in the past, and am more open to it these days. It's one of the safer and easier mechs to use.

I mean, honestly, the reason it gets thrown around so easily with suggestions is because it's such a bullet proof vape and the owner of the company provides legendary service.

Most all Reo owners end up using only their Reo after getting it. So, it's quite easy to suggest one with extreme confidence.

To answer some of the OP's questions:

You can use a Kick + 18490 in a Reo.

Squonking is about as hard as ashing a cigarette. You may think it's not a pain to take the cap/drip tip off of your RDA and aim a bottle and drip, but yeah squonking truly spoils you... trust me on that...

A scaled down 18350 mech with something like a 4.5ml Kayfun tank on it, can still end up being larger than the Reo running an 18650 and 6ml of juice.

Tank systems are wonky. They can cook your juice, and mute the flavor. They can gurgle in the hot summer days, and crawl to a dry hit stop in the cold winter. Every single day somebody is starting a thread about problems with their clearomizers/carto-tanks/RBA-tanks it seems.

I do agree with the OP, and wish the Reo was more affordable. However, it's not the only bottom feeder out there, and it is priced the same as the rest of them. The only one out there that is cheaper is the Vmod, and that thing is made out of plastic, and uses an inferior method of feeding the juice requiring you to tilt it upside down, and wait for the presence of "bubbles." Now that sounds like a PITA.

The general consensus is that nothing is better and more bullet proof than simply dripping fresh juice directly on a coil, agreed? The Reo makes this a no-brainer.

No leaks. No gurgling. No dry hits. No wonky wicking systems. Real dripping flavor and vapor production without having to drip.

So suggesting a Reo isn't quite as simple as suggesting a mere PV. It's kind of a hybrid of sorts... a complete "package." You can use a cartomizer on it, but it's really implied these days that if your suggesting a Reo, your also suggesting the RM2 that goes with it.

 

[cags]

................ If you are already that dead set against a Reo what exactly are you asking anyway?

ah, that is the question of the day

 

[Zealous]

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?

I absolutely HATE bottom fire buttons and never want to use another device with one again.

Can't wait for my Reo to get here in the mail.

 

[Commie]

There are a few benefits of Reo with a decent rebuildable on it over, say, a tube mech with a kayfun:

1. Easier to refill. And that's considering that Kayfun is pretty easy to refill.
2. Form factor. Tube mods are usually a bit taller for the same size battery, and tanks like kayfun are pretty tall themselves
3. Rewicking/recoiling is easier, since you don't need to drain juice and possibly make a mess.
4. The juice bottle in the 18650 variety of Reo will last the whole day to most people
5. No flooding, ever. You can jog with it in your pockets, if you are so inclined
6. If you like airy draw, you can have it. With my kayfun, I drilled airhole big enough, but now it has trouble feeding juice to the wick, so I have to dry-pull on it while covering airhole.
7. No cracking tanks, no broken glass, but you can still see how much juice you have.

Some of those points may be invalid or important to you based on personal preferences. That was just my opinion

 

[Zealous]

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.

If you don't want to pay the price tag for the device then don't buy one. That just means more for me.

 

[flexsr]

If you dont mind dripping then its. Not for you - but i cant imagine running out of the house with out a reo. Been an owner for over 3 years and my first one runs like a champ. I cant imagine driving. Running out on errands. Watching tv without a reo. Works everytime. Fill up 10 ml of juice and blind squonk and for some you can get a whoe day of hassle free vaping. I must have dropped my first reo 50 times and still works. Build quality is amazing. If you like dripping and driving and all the hassle then its not for you.

However, at this stage in the game i do feel that they should be a little cheaper. I get alot of flack from my fellow reonauts for this but especially on the mech version. It does seem too high to me. But so does 80 percent of other devices. I would think reo would have a found an efficient production process now and on the mechs they sell could go with a lower price. However, im not in there shoes - maybe the owner rob leveraged his whole house to startup company (taking on huge risk and wants to be compensated for his risk taking and i cant blame him. What if it went belly up and he had no house).

All i can say is i love my reo for many different reasons and they are amazing durable hassle free vape that holds 10mls i believe -

No decice is for everyone though.

 

[tj99959]

It's a life style thing more than anything. If you're on the go, and don't have the time to mess with stuff, (or the desire to) a Reo is hard to beat. That's the reason that Rob designed the Reo in the first place. The only down side is the flavor you have in the bottle is the flavor you're going to vape that day. Hell, my Reo has only seen one flavor in the last year!

The real reason that I use a dripper on a mechanical most of the time is simply because it fits my (retired) life style best.
I have all the time in the world to fiddle with wicks, coils, and flavors. So that's what I do.

 

[donnah]

My Reo journey... I wanted a Reo when I first started vaping and heard about them.. but they were expensive and hard to get. Now a days you can just go to the site and pick one out but back then they sold as quick as they were listed. I bought a provari and after that I wanted nothing to do with something that didn't have regulated voltage.

Then Rob built the VV woodvil. I fought the F5 fight and was able to get one. But the wood varnish smell was so strong I pretty much couldn't use it.. if I did, I had to use a carto tank on it. I ended up selling it for what I paid.

The VV Grand came out and while that was a better option for me I still had to have a topper for it and I just wasn't in to attys or bottom feeding a carto..plus I wasn't a fan of the wheel for setting voltage and I was getting into genesis/mesh rebuildables so I quit looking at them for awhile.

Micro coils and cotton changed everything. I had an Igo-l and kinda liked dripping into it. The RM2 came out. Then I watched Super_X_drifter's video and got chill bumps LOL. Hmmm.. maybe now, finally the Reo might work for me. I was already building coils and mechs were working well for me. I ordered the RM2 first to see if I liked it.. I did. I finally placed an order for the Grand. LOVE it! Easy easy easy! with a .9Ω coil and an 18650 batt, the great vape lasts almost a full day for me before I change batts. Do I like it better than my provari/kfl? No.. I think I like them both equally. I use the Reo/Rm2 with my favorite (and most coil gunking) juice. It's super quick and easy to change wicks and clean the coil every day if needed.

It took a few years for the features I needed to become available and for it to fit my vapestyle but now I couldn't be happier with it. The box form doesn't bother me, I've used and enjoyed several box type devices over the years. it's comfortable to hold and use. Too expensive? I don't think so.. not for the quality and support. No, it's not for everyone but it works for me

 

[CrimsonJack]

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.

Let me start off saying this: I didn't really care for the Reo. I've had a Grand and a Mini, and decided the whole bottom feeding thing was not for me. HOWEVER: It's incredibly well made, performs flawlessly at what it is designed for, has a support community that is incredibly helpful (if a bit obsessive), and an owner/designer that stands by his work. If you're a dripper looking for something more portable, you really can't go wrong. My only issue was that I didn't want to have to mess with dripping or squonking, I'm happy enough with my Provari and Kayfun, but I absolutely get what people see in the Reo. As far as price goes, if you think that is a high end price, you don't know much about the vape industry. These $40 and $50 mods cropping up all over the place are NOT the norm, they are the Dollar Store deals of the vaping world, and for the most part last about as long as the stuff you would get there. $145 for the Reo is a middle of the road price, at best, and a reasonable price for what is pretty much universally acknowledged as the best bottom feeder on the market.

 

[eMats]

ah, that is the question of the day

Here's the answer of the day... I'm not dead set against anything, I just can't see why so many people recommend the Reo - it's nothing special IMO. You still have to build the coil yourself - I consider this an upside, newbies off an Ego don't.

 

[CrimsonJack]

Here's the answer of the day... I'm not dead set against anything, I just can't see why so many people recommend the Reo - it's nothing special IMO. You still have to build the coil yourself - I consider this an upside, newbies off an Ego don't.

No you don't. It works perfectly well with regular atties and cartos, should you choose to go that way.

 

[Hypatia]

I absolutely HATE bottom fire buttons and never want to use another device with one again.

Can't wait for my Reo to get here in the mail.

That is my same complaint. While I have a mech tube w/ RDA setup exclusively for dripping my "special" juices (anise/absinthe, cinnamon, menthols, etc.), it serves its purpose well. Its sole purpose is to keep my Reo full of my ADV, while having something spicy, strong for the occasional "power hit" so to speak. But dang if that bottom firing is weird and awkward to me. Of course, this is solely my opinion and a silly complaint to have. First world problems, right?

But, yeah, Reos aren't everyone's cup of tea. Neither are Provari's, drippers, cartos, sub-ohming, cigalikes, etc. There's a device for every taste, budget, desire. That's what makes the vaping culture so amazing. We've come so far already to have the options to cater to every need. I don't care what ya vape; I only wish for everyone to have the best vape they could ever want. Cheers!

 

[Ryedan]

Here's the answer of the day... I'm not dead set against anything, I just can't see why so many people recommend the Reo - it's nothing special IMO. You still have to build the coil yourself - I consider this an upside, newbies off an Ego don't.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. It is valid for you and I'm sure there are other people who feel the same way.

IMO the bottom feeder system with a RDA rocks for a quality vape. The Reo is IMO the best bottom feeder out there for quality, durability, after sales service, parts availability and price. Many people agree with this.

Vape on.

 

[eMats]

No you don't. It works perfectly well with regular atties and cartos, should you choose to go that way.

O yeah, but you don't get the benefit of the bottom feeder. In that case, almost anything would work, no need to spend $145. I guess it's the mind set that comes with the purchase. "I will never go back to blah, blah, blah" and "everythng else falls short" sort of thinking that boggles me . As if once you get one, that's all you'll use - sorry, I don't get that part and it's present in a LOT of posts.

 

[BlueSnake]

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.

Less ridiculous than recommending a Provari to everyone.

 

[Zealous]

Here's the answer of the day... I'm not dead set against anything, I just can't see why so many people recommend the Reo - it's nothing special IMO. You still have to build the coil yourself - I consider this an upside, newbies off an Ego don't.

I think you're just trying to be contrary. Every assertion you've made about the device so far has been factually incorrect. And the fact that you're saying it's recommended by "so many people" is also factually incorrect. Sure, someone in ANY thread asking for suggestions will probably suggest a Reo. But why shouldn't that device be suggested since it works very well?

If you don't want one then don't get one. But just saying there's nothing special about it doesn't make that so. If that WERE true then there wouldn't be as many people who do recommend the device & there would be more people here agreeing with you.

O yeah, but you don't get the benefit of the bottom feeder.

....yes you can get unsealed atomizers that work with the Reo. Yet another assertion that's inaccurate. Perhaps you should find out more about the device before criticizing it.

 

[CrimsonJack]

O yeah, but you don't get the benefit of the bottom feeder. In that case, almost anything would work, no need to spend $145. I guess it's the mind set that comes with the purchase. "I will never go back to blah, blah, blah" and "everythng else falls short" sort of thinking that boggles me . As if once you get one, that's all you'll use - sorry, I don't get that part and it's present in a LOT of posts.

......yes you do. The vast majority of atties and cartos are open ended, you almost have to go out of your way to find one that ISN'T compatible with a bottom feeder. The attitude you are talking about is more a function of a small number of rabid and vocal fans than any shortcomings with the mod itself. There's some of the same kind of thing with Provari, MVP, etc. You can't judge the mod based on its fanbois. Although I will say that most of the time if a mod HAS fanbois, there is usually a reason.

 

[Hypatia]

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.

Respectfully and honestly, you do not even know the labor hours, cost of materials, and machining that is involved in creating a Reo, my friend, if you believe that should be retail pricing.

 

[CrimsonJack]

Less ridiculous than recommending a Provari to everyone.

Hey, now, no need to drag Provari bashing into this!

 

[dirfm]

A reo is a reo, a provari is a provari, a jgg is a jgg. Buy quality and it is appreciated no matter what. What is the question?