Review for Recent Purchases

[Stormlark]

I could have put this anywhere, but a lot of my equipment comes from Smokeless Image and I really like this community, so I'm doing it here. This is mostly to help others who might be interested in these products.

The X2 Carrying Case:

I like it. It's too big to fit in my purse (I have a small purse), but it'll be perfect for my backpack when I start classes next week. It's also great for keeping everything together at home. I had previously been using the smaller case, which fits a decent amount of supplies, but everything else had a tendency to get lost amongst the debris scattered across my computer desk. It's just unbelievable how much this thing can hold and I like the look of the black/yellow version. I'm very happy with it.

Comfort Tips:

They look a little silly depending on the set-up (looks fine on the 78mm, not so much on an X2), but they feel great and keep me from biting down on the CE3's. The big test will be seeing how long it takes me to lose them. Should be harder to do now that I have the larger carrying case.

Ego Twist:

I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money only to discover that I don't care much for VV. I mean it's not bad, I just end up using it around the same voltage as the SI batteries, though sometimes a little lower. I'm not big on TH and I don't really care how much vapor is produced. I had thought it would help me find the perfect temperature for each flavor, but like I said, I end up around 3.5-3.7 volts no matter what juice I'm using. If you like a warmer vape and huge clouds of vapor, you might like this thing. It can make the vapor pretty hot, and if you used a low resistance atomizer, it'd get even hotter.

Vivi Nova V2:

I can't say enough about this product. I absolutely love it. It would be nice if it had longer wicks (I believe the 2.5 does), but so far it's not a problem. Zero leaks. I mean zero. Not just a little... none. nada. nothing. An interesting note; my friends are saying they can smell the vapor for the first time. I'm not sure why, but I thought I'd mention it (same liquid I always use, btw) My new lineup for favorite liquid delivery systems is now this-

Vivi Nova - AWESOME, but I have to admit, it's very umm... eye-catching. I mean it's huge
CE3's - occasional leaking, a little harder to fill, but generally dependable and great flavor
Clearomizers - they leak/flood way too much, but are great when they work
Dripping - I just don't like the hassle, tastes great though
Cartomizers - I've really grown to hate these things because the flavor is just terrible to me

Adapters:

I had to buy adapters so that my new 510 equipment would work with the KR808's and vice versa (and yes, the adapters are different so you do need two of them if you have a 510 battery as well as carto/tanks/etc and want everything to be universal). I was afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two, but it's really obvious once you have them in your hand. They were only about three dollars a piece. Absolutely worth it, imo. A whole new world of 510 equipment is now open to me. They also help to prevent juice from getting onto the battery.

 

[Mroutlaw]

I could have put this anywhere, but a lot of my equipment comes from Smokeless Image and I really like this community, so I'm doing it here. This is mostly to help others who might be interested in these products.

The X2 Carrying Case:

I like it. It's too big to fit in my purse (I have a small purse), but it'll be perfect for my backpack when I start classes next week. It's also great for keeping everything together at home. I had previously been using the smaller case, which fits a decent amount of supplies, but everything else had a tendency to get lost amongst the debris scattered across my computer desk. It's just unbelievable how much this thing can hold and I like the look of the black/yellow version. I'm very happy with it.

Comfort Tips:

They look a little silly depending on the set-up (looks fine on the 78mm, not so much on an X2), but they feel great and keep me from biting down on the CE3's. The big test will be seeing how long it takes me to lose them. Should be harder to do now that I have the larger carrying case.

Ego Twist:

I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money only to discover that I don't care much for VV. I mean it's not bad, I just end up using it around the same voltage as the SI batteries, though sometimes a little lower. I'm not big on TH and I don't really care how much vapor is produced. I had thought it would help me find the perfect temperature for each flavor, but like I said, I end up around 3.5-3.7 volts no matter what juice I'm using. If you like a warmer vape and huge clouds of vapor, you might like this thing. It can make the vapor pretty hot, and if you used a low resistance atomizer, it'd get even hotter.

Vivi Nova V2:

I can't say enough about this product. I absolutely love it. It would be nice if it had longer wicks (I believe the 2.5 does), but so far it's not a problem. Zero leaks. I mean zero. Not just a little... none. nada. nothing. An interesting note; my friends are saying they can smell the vapor for the first time. I'm not sure why, but I thought I'd mention it (same liquid I always use, btw) My new lineup for favorite liquid delivery systems is now this-

Vivi Nova - AWESOME, but I have to admit, it's very umm... eye-catching. I mean it's huge
CE3's - occasional leaking, a little harder to fill, but generally dependable and great flavor
Clearomizers - they leak/flood way too much, but are great when they work
Dripping - I just don't like the hassle, tastes great though
Cartomizers - I've really grown to hate these things because the flavor is just terrible to me

Adapters:

I had to buy adapters so that my new 510 equipment would work with the KR808's and vice versa (and yes, the adapters are different so you do need two of them if you have a 510 battery as well as carto/tanks/etc and want everything to be universal). I was afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two, but it's really obvious once you have them in your hand. They were only about three dollars a piece. Absolutely worth it, imo. A whole new world of 510 equipment is now open to me. They also help to prevent juice from getting onto the battery.

Great review storm. I agree on all counts.

The new x2 case is awesome. I store 4 X2's, 4 clearos, 4 ce3's and a charging cable in mine.

Comfort tips are good. Personally, I don't like the rubbery feel, but they are nice.

Ego twist, I agree. I bought one of each size just to see what the fuss is about and to make a video. I couldnt agree more, I find that I keep it right around 3.7-4.0v. Usually the 4.0v setting is when I have a higher ohm head on it like 2.8-3.0. Also, i have found the battery doesn't even last as long as the X2. It just convinced me more that smokeless image found the perfect combination of battery voltage and coil resistance when they decided on want to sell.

Vivi nova. I love this thing. I really wish it came in 808 threads. Easy to clean, never leaks and you can recoil the heads yourself. My only complaint is that the coils seem to need a break-in period. When you first get them, the resistance is much higher than what it's supposed to be. For example, my 2.8 head started off at 3.2ohms until I went through two tanks of juice with it. As far as wicks go, the new heads have longer wicks. To me, they are too long. Longer wicks seem to separate the juice flavors more and leave the bottom 1/3 of the tank with a much darker juice that has to be tossed. I trim them to about half.

I don't have much leaking problems with ce3 and when I do, it's usually my fault (either I cracked the tube or blew through it too hard).

Clearos are nice, but they flood sometimes which makes you have to remove it from the battery to clean the pooled juice off.

I hate everything about cartos. Hate the muted flavor, not knowing how much juice there is and refilling them. I will say though, they are great for newbies. I also hate dripping. Too much of a PITA.

Adapters are ok, but they don't work with auto batteries. It's not a big deal for me since I only use autos with the 78mm batteries and I only use ce3 on them. My x2's are all manuals, so adapters aren't a big deal. An X2 with a vivi nova and adapter is the perfect combination.


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[Stormlark]

It just convinced me more that smokeless image found the perfect combination of battery voltage and coil resistance when they decided on want to sell.

I was thinking the same thing. SI really chose a great combination.

Adapters are ok, but they don't work with auto batteries. It's not a big deal for me since I only use autos with the 78mm batteries and I only use ce3 on them. My x2's are all manuals, so adapters aren't a big deal. An X2 with a vivi nova and adapter is the perfect combination.

I never thought about adapters and auto batteries. You're absolutely right, it wouldn't work.

I don't have much leaking problems with ce3 and when I do, it's usually my fault (either I cracked the tube or blew through it too hard).

The CE3 leaking problems I've had are mostly on a specific one, but others will sometimes do it too which probably means I messed up the vacuum when refilling (because on the next refill they'll be fine). They really are dependable and I'll still use them in situations where the Vivi Nova is just too big. I like them on my 78mm auto when I'm driving or at times I don't feel like standing out in a crowd. Besides, I can't really afford to have several Vivi Novas to allow me to change flavors every once in a while when I'm out of the house. The CE3's are great for that because they're so inexpensive.

Clearos are nice, but they flood sometimes which makes you have to remove it from the battery to clean the pooled juice off.

When I was using clearos exclusively, I had to carry paper towels with me to deal with the frequent liquid pooling onto the battery and I never trusted them on my 78mm auto. I didn't mind too much at the time because they were so much better than cartomizers and dripping, which were the only things I had to compare them to. It's just that with the CE3's now being available... I don't feel like dealing with clearos anymore.

Vivi nova. I love this thing. I really wish it came in 808 threads. Easy to clean, never leaks and you can recoil the heads yourself. My only complaint is that the coils seem to need a break-in period. When you first get them, the resistance is much higher than what it's supposed to be. For example, my 2.8 head started off at 3.2ohms until I went through two tanks of juice with it. As far as wicks go, the new heads have longer wicks. To me, they are too long. Longer wicks seem to separate the juice flavors more and leave the bottom 1/3 of the tank with a much darker juice that has to be tossed. I trim them to about half.

It's nice to know that longer wicks on the Vivi Nova aren't necessarily a good thing. I heard some complaints about the short wicks, but I often vape lying down and I don't have any problems with tilting the PV every once in a while when I'm not. It's just been great so far. I haven't noticed any changes with the coils yet, but I'm still on my first refill.

Another thing I noticed about the Vivi Nova is that it's much quieter than anything else I've used. I only think about the noise when I'm using it in bed when my husband is trying to sleep, but it really is very quiet. Everything else tends to have some slight crackling sounds as it heats up.

 

[Renolizzie]

Loved the review and the X2 carry case is officially on my list of things to buy beofre I go on vacation.

 

[GummiSnorri]

How is the juice consumption on the Vivi Nova ? Is it as wasteful as a Clearo ?

Great review storm. I agree on all counts.

The new x2 case is awesome. I store 4 X2's, 4 clearos, 4 ce3's and a charging cable in mine.

Comfort tips are good. Personally, I don't like the rubbery feel, but they are nice.

Ego twist, I agree. I bought one of each size just to see what the fuss is about and to make a video. I couldnt agree more, I find that I keep it right around 3.7-4.0v. Usually the 4.0v setting is when I have a higher ohm head on it like 2.8-3.0. Also, i have found the battery doesn't even last as long as the X2. It just convinced me more that smokeless image found the perfect combination of battery voltage and coil resistance when they decided on want to sell.

Vivi nova. I love this thing. I really wish it came in 808 threads. Easy to clean, never leaks and you can recoil the heads yourself. My only complaint is that the coils seem to need a break-in period. When you first get them, the resistance is much higher than what it's supposed to be. For example, my 2.8 head started off at 3.2ohms until I went through two tanks of juice with it. As far as wicks go, the new heads have longer wicks. To me, they are too long. Longer wicks seem to separate the juice flavors more and leave the bottom 1/3 of the tank with a much darker juice that has to be tossed. I trim them to about half.

I don't have much leaking problems with ce3 and when I do, it's usually my fault (either I cracked the tube or blew through it too hard).

Clearos are nice, but they flood sometimes which makes you have to remove it from the battery to clean the pooled juice off.

I hate everything about cartos. Hate the muted flavor, not knowing how much juice there is and refilling them. I will say though, they are great for newbies. I also hate dripping. Too much of a PITA.

Adapters are ok, but they don't work with auto batteries. It's not a big deal for me since I only use autos with the 78mm batteries and I only use ce3 on them. My x2's are all manuals, so adapters aren't a big deal. An X2 with a vivi nova and adapter is the perfect combination.


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[nightfell]

Reno the case would be great for a vaca and like outlaw said it does hold a ton.

 

[attitude]

Great review.

I might give Vivi nova a try sometime in the future. As of now will stick to 808's from SI. Have couple of adapters already for ego n 510.

 

[Stormlark]

I would like to change my review of the comfort tips and how they look on an X2. With a cone attached, they actually look pretty cool.


(The cone I have doesn't fit over every CE3, some of them are just a tiny bit too thick, which is why I didn't even think to try)