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If that was for me regarding my user name the answer is no. But no worries, it’s a long story, not for public consumption. That new Charon mini looks great. I bought the Smoant touchscreen and it’s my only Smoant mod I don’t care for. It’s a good mod and all just meh. I’m not a fan of all the gimmicks and what not either. Although I’ve ordered the new Pico Squeeze 2 and it has led lights but it’s backlights the bottle so you can see the level of juice. It’s the first case of colored lights on a mod that I approve of. Looks cool too but it has a function so I like it. Hate the alien looking mods with pedometers and silly colors. Give me raw metal and earth tones. It’s one of the reasons I dislike smok, all there mods are made to look like children’s toys. Ok sorry for the thread drift and rant, I’ll put my soapbox away
I wouldn't mind a pedometer myself, more useful than a puff counter!
My Galaxy S7 Edge counts steps, but I don't check it that often.
I've dropped my share of mods. You start to pull it out of your pocket and lose your grip and there it goes. Luckily, I haven't dropped one on concrete or asphalt yet. It's usually a wooden floor in the house. We've gotten rid of carpet except for bedrooms. Silicone wraps are really an outstanding idea if you carry a mod around with you.
I've dropped my share of mods. You start to pull it out of your pocket and lose your grip and there it goes. Luckily, I haven't dropped one on concrete or asphalt yet. It's usually a wooden floor in the house. We've gotten rid of carpet except for bedrooms. Silicone wraps are really an outstanding idea if you carry a mod around with you.
Gotta agree on the silicone wraps, the do cushion things a bit, I am officially a Frequent Dropper. I'm shocked I haven't killed more mods, honestly but I have a bunch of requirements for my equipment and durability is like the first one.
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Smoant Cylon: couldn't get to 8 months. Screen started dying after 2. Manufactured before the Feb 2018 (supposedly all good after that - we'll see) fault fix date.
Battlestars (2): Still going strong. Paint doesn't hold up well. Non-painted versions better IMO. Prefer the feel of the BS in the hand over the Cylon too.
Pico iStick 75: No problems. Not used much these days.
Therion 75: No problem, great chip
Vicious Ant Knight: As I'd expect, solid, faultless.
Sticking to DNA only from now on. Paranormal 250C on the way.
Battlestars (2): Still going strong. Paint doesn't hold up well. Non-painted versions better IMO. Prefer the feel of the BS in the hand over the Cylon too.
Pico iStick 75: No problems. Not used much these days.
Therion 75: No problem, great chip
Vicious Ant Knight: As I'd expect, solid, faultless.
Sticking to DNA only from now on. Paranormal 250C on the way.
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Still love my Therions are disappointed that LV has seemingly abandoned the line. I much prefer Therion style over Paranormal style.
Me too, I think the PN has replaced it now. Only thing I don't like with the Therion is the tightness of the battery fit. Opted for the PN250C after trying one that a buddy has. Style is always a personal thing but I prefer the flatter profile of the Lost Vape mods vs the cube style of mods like the Cylon and others. The finish is awesome on the PN250C too, as it is on the Therion. I ordered the gunmetal with the red/back carbon + black carbon / wood panels. 3F Vape has them for $118 now so good price too! Plan to pick up a Drone 250 when they release it too. Currently watching out for the new mod to be unveiled by Brian (Vapor Chronicles). Looks interesting but it'll be an immediate pass unless it's DNA.
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I am a big fan of the c-frame and leather myself. Guessing the hand feel is pretty similar so it's aesthetics and battery door preference for me. I'm sure I'll eventually get a Para if I can't find a dnac I like better.
I've owned/used hundreds of mods and the only ones i am confident of are my ProVaris but even one of those stopped working after only 3 years.
Generally i've had 'good luck' with Provape, Aspire, Sigelei, Eleaf.
'Bad luck' with Sigelei, Yihi, Joyetech, every no-brand CHEAP mod ever...
I have a theory that the 1st mod from a manufacturer is ok, the 2nd mod is the good 'un, then after that it's pot luck...
Generally i've had 'good luck' with Provape, Aspire, Sigelei, Eleaf.
'Bad luck' with Sigelei, Yihi, Joyetech, every no-brand CHEAP mod ever...
I have a theory that the 1st mod from a manufacturer is ok, the 2nd mod is the good 'un, then after that it's pot luck...
My theory is if the pump out a new mod every month don't buy that brand.
FWIW, Smoant did respond and offer a solution within 12 hours for the failed Cylon. Offered to send me out a new Charon Mini (a mod that I actually prefer, smaller and less chunky, but that wasn't on the market when I bought the Cylon) provided I paid $15 P&P. Worth the $15 just to 'upgrade' LOL, for me anyways.
I refuse to identify any mod on this thread that has held up over the long run because as soon as I hit post reply it'll go belly up.
I have two IPV Minis (70 watt! Finally, a regulated mod powerful enough to push an RDA - We were so psyched back in 2013 lol) that are still daily drivers. Vapor Skinz keeps 'em looking pretty for me...
A Smoant Charon I've had over a year. Too heavy to put in my pocket while I'm walking the dog, but carried out a LOT in my purse. Dual 18650 keeps me going when I'm not going to be home for a while.
Had the Snow wolf MFeng for a couple of weeks, so I can't speak to the longevity of it, but I'm optimistic.
Oh lol...and an original 40 watt Innokin Coolfire that doesn't do well with my .44 ohm coils, but on higher ohms, works just fine!
A Smoant Charon I've had over a year. Too heavy to put in my pocket while I'm walking the dog, but carried out a LOT in my purse. Dual 18650 keeps me going when I'm not going to be home for a while.
Had the Snow wolf MFeng for a couple of weeks, so I can't speak to the longevity of it, but I'm optimistic.
Oh lol...and an original 40 watt Innokin Coolfire that doesn't do well with my .44 ohm coils, but on higher ohms, works just fine!
I have 2 eleaf picos and an eleaf aster,they all still work.I also have a evic VTwo mini,still going strong,an original 11 watt evic that still works too.The only mod that don't work right is my IPV mini,the battery cap is worn out and the firing button doesn't always work.
I guess I've had good luck.
I guess I've had good luck.
Just recently retired my 4 Pico's. 2 of which have been daily drivers for around 18 months. Both survived drops on concrete. Still work fine just got bored with them. I have 1 Smok that I just never liked but it has reliably served as a battery charger for nearly 2 years. Does that count?
I retired the Pico's in order to bring some even older stuff out of retirement. Now running 2 650 mah VV Evods and an eGo C twist, all 3+ years old and working like the day they were born.
Right now I'm on a search for 3 good MTL RTAs so I can bring my 3 year old KSD Vamo 18350 box mods out of retirement.
Have plenty of old tube mods that still work fine. Sigelei Zmaxes, Smok SIDs and a couple Vamos. All work fine but just too tall and awkward with toppers on them.
I retired the Pico's in order to bring some even older stuff out of retirement. Now running 2 650 mah VV Evods and an eGo C twist, all 3+ years old and working like the day they were born.
Right now I'm on a search for 3 good MTL RTAs so I can bring my 3 year old KSD Vamo 18350 box mods out of retirement.
Have plenty of old tube mods that still work fine. Sigelei Zmaxes, Smok SIDs and a couple Vamos. All work fine but just too tall and awkward with toppers on them.
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