SIGH - Vets, please recommend me a new simple/reliable/easy to use PV/Mod

[nocturn4l3030]

It is pricey compared to other mods, but if I would have gotten a GG in the first place, I would have saved money... all the trying carts, atomizers, tank systems, plus my time and frustration, messing with tweaking products that don't work the way they are advertised, leak all over the place etc. Now I just unscrew the top, fill the tank, and go all day long, no worries.

I personally don't want to go back to analogs, so the money is well spent on a reliable, no BS well thought out product. $300 was about 4 weeks of smokes for me (2 pack a day smoker)

I started with a Puresmoker Prodigy V3, and it was a reliable mod, it just didn't offer any solutions to some of the dislikes I had with my vaping experience (a lot of the same stuff that you are having) The GG was the only mod to address the fundamental oversights that I was displeased with vaping. Keep the GG in the back of your mind, it is worth saving for, even if it is down the road a ways!

I wish you the best of luck! Keep on vaping, you will lose the analogs eventually and not even want one again!

Point taken. It does look intriguing to me.. from the small research i've done - it seems like hands down the best pv out there -.- i'm still new to the whole thing and if i keep up with the vaping thing, i'll definitely be lookin at this one day to upgrade.

I made a post a little bit ago about how I still crave analogs....it really bothered me because I really want to quit analogs...but ya, at the moment, i still smoke em as I haven't fully transitioned to PV, one- because of the damn frustrations I've had with my first PV ..BUT

today was the first day I really was craving my PV over my analog.. i smoked half what I used to normally today which is damn surprising... I didn't expect that at all

so i really didn't want to give up the whole e-thing thing.. and i hope this reo mini does it for me. cheers!

 

[nocturn4l3030]

Welcome to the club, new Reonaut. I think you'll definitely be happy with the mini. Don't forget the hardware! Get a couple 600mAh AW IMR batteries (I go through 2-3 of these per 3ml of juice -- wrap some electrical tape around the batteries to provide an easy-removal tab) and a charger. If you already have 510 atties or cartos you're good there, but I'd really recommend trying some low resistance atties. I really like Avid Vaper's 1.8ohm cisco spec 510s as a good compromise between the warmth of a 1.5ohm and the battery life of a 2.0ohm.

One suggestion that I haven't seen others mention yet that's not mod-related, but since you posted about wanting thick, voluminous vapor you could try using juices with higher VG content. The 50/50 PG/VG juice I vape from FSUSA in my mini produces literal clouds of vapor. Even 80/20 PG/VG will produce noticeably more vapor than straight PG, and in an 80/20 or 70/30 mix won't sacrifice much of the PG throat hit.

Don't worry about using the mod when out and about. If anything, enjoy the attention (pretty girls asking you "What's that?" rather than "Can I bum a smoke?"). Always carry a couple of spare, clean drip tips that you can swap on and let others have a try at it. You may just convert some analog smokers to the better way of vaping

haha reonaut -.-;

i ended up getting the AW IMR 14500 as it was recommended in their stickies. what's the difference?

I'm about to make a new post here about atties because I don't understand them as i never had to use one yet... from what I can understand though the lower ohm's = hotter.. but i don't know the difference between the models. i was debating between the 1.5 and 2.0 ohm.. but what you said makes sense.. i'll probably settle with the 1.8 for the good compromise.. I just don't know what model now

Definitely keeping the 50/50 or higher VG juices in mind now that I'm not gonna have to go through the trouble of cartomizers. thanks for that.. i really want something that'll resemble analog smoke.. not just the amount but the thickness of it too.

and haha to be honest, i'm embarrassed to use this thing in public... i live in Los Angeles, CA and i have YET to see someone vaping -.-; i dont know if it'll hit it off with the chicks but haha give me some booze and i'll prob think back to your post and bust it out

cheers

 

[billyboyxoxox]

nocturn, you will do well to read what the experienced members of this forum have to say. Only a few aren't very reliable and you will know them when you see what they post. I'm new with no experience with different models yet but I can recommend the eGo as a good unit when used with quality dual coil cartomizers. That is what I have and I get good consistent hits in less than 3 seconds. I believe the shorter the time you have to hold the button down, the longer it will last. The vapor cloud isn't huge but I'm not interested in fogging the place up. I will eventually learn about other models, taste and vapor production but for now I'm very happy with my purchase. Also, you will never vaporize and get the same "smoke" results that an analog will give for the simple fact that you are not "smoking" anymore, you are vaporizing and vapor is not smoke! Analogs be gone!

 

[MickeyRat]

3) Good Amount of Vapor & Warmth - Similar to an analog please!

• with an analogs, I can take a short drag and produce alot of smoke. with the bloog i have to suck a long time and though it's a good amount of smoke, it still isn't as much as an analog.. or that thickness(?) in the smoke isn't there.
• I would like the "suck time" to be as small as possible with alot of vapor. (just like an analog

Can one of you reo guys please tell me what the Reo mini is going to do to meet the above requirement. With a mini I don't believe you can go above 3.7V and I use a true 3.7. The difference is barely noticeable. The grand I could understand but, I don't get the mini for this one.

 

[Ande]

ande how's the flavor of your e-liquid? that's whats making me shy away from the ego's is that i think i read more than once that the flavor just doesn't come out.

Dripping, it's absolutely amazing. So much vaper I can only take short hits or it just rolls out of my mouth and gets wasted.

From the carts, still pretty good, but it takes a little practice to fill the carts so it wicks properly.

Even so, if you're chain vaping, you can vape the bridge dry and get a dry hit now and then. Not a totally burnt hit, but suboptimal.

If you vape it slow and constantly, as I usually do, it gets good flavor every hit.

If you want to vape it more without pausing, you can take a little polyfil out of the cap of the cartridge, which makes it wick faster.

Admittedly, there IS still a learning curve on this, but it's a LOT simpler and better than my previous 510...

(I had used tank cartridges on the 510, so having the Jessy is absolutely gravy.)


Best,
Ande

 

[SuziesMom]

Congrats!!!!! I don't think you'll regret your choice- and if you do, there are a lot of people that will gladly take it off your hands for you.

I recommended the Mini because at 3.7v with a Cisco 306 atomizer, or a Boge 2.0 ohm cartomizer you get PLENTY of vapor, throat hit, warmth etc. The Cisco's were actually too warm for me- but my husband likes them.

I've been very happily vaping on the Boge 2.0 ohm carts at 3.7v for a few weeks, and it's just a great experience.

One night we had a steak dinner, and for some reason I couldn't get it out of my head that I needed an analog after a nice dinner- so I lit one up. It was completely disappointing- no warmth, no throat hit, and this thin little weak stream of vapor, and the flavor was gross. Even if it had tasted good, it was just a piss poor experience when you compare it to vaping a good ecig setup.

For me, at anything much lower than 2 ohms, or higher than 3.7 volts I get a burned taste to my juice- and he was complaining about burned tasting cartomizers. Stepping up to 5 or 6 volts wouldn't solve the burned juice problem for him, and I think he'll get used to the slight difference in draw from an analog very quickly.

With all of the different cart/atty choices available I'm pretty confident that he'll find a combination that he loves without needing to step up to a higher voltage mod.

By the way...cartomizers on a REO are nice because you can keep them really wet and avoid the burned taste. I always felt they were somewhat pointless on a regular ecig because you do have to keep them topped off, but with a REO you just give it a little squonk, and you're good to go.

 

[DC2]

Take a serious look at the Little Sister...
Little Sister Variable Voltage

It is a variable voltage mod the size of a Bic lighter.

 

[DC2]

looks like i'm going with the REO Mini guys..

You wanted to take short drags and get lots of vapor.
You better get an LR atomizer, because you will only be running at 3.7 volts.

 

[Kingbtheone]

<------ Screwdriver mk2- $59.95 base kit at TW


uses the 901, imo the LR 901 draws and feels like a analog. i have all adapters and used tons of others

 

[garyinco]

Personally I have the following items: couple of 510 stick styles, Ego, 5 volt GLV2, the Buzz, a Southpaw mod, a Darwin, and two Reos. I never use any of them anymore other than the Reos.

The GGTS looks and sounds really nice. I imagine I'll have one someday. The cost and availability have kept me away so far. I didn't think I would like box mods, but ironically they fit me best. My Reos are Grands, so there is a wide choice of battery options. I only use the 3.7 volt 18650. It's perfect with 1.5-2.0 ohm attachments.

The big 18650 battery lets me grab a Reo (with juice filled up in the bottle) and go. No other items to drag around. No batteries, juice bottles, battery cases or anything else. Lasts me all day, plus.

 

[unsure]

looks like i'm going with the REO Mini guys.. i'm convinced by every one of your guys reasonings.. jus makes the most logical sense atm i guess.

it's small, the least hassle free of the majority of PVs out there..juice feeds... and i'm just assuming that the vapor production is great because from what i researched, i haven't seen any complaints about that at all..

also i never thought about the whole dripping and driving thing.. i'm one of those that multi task in the car (i know i know..) so I really don't need to add another thing to do that >.<

only thing is i don't know how I'm going to use these on the outs.. i'm a college student and i guess ima have to stealth vape.. dont' really want the funny looks >.<

i just wanted to thank everyone that took the time to respond to this post.. i literally just ordered it and I hope this works out for me

You made a great choice. The mini is perfect for on the go. That little sucker takes a lick'n and keeps on tickn'. You may not think so know but you'll end up wanting a Woodville for home next. lol

 

[MickeyRat]

I really have a problem with this recommendation. Everything, you say to do to get more vapor and better throat hit could be done with an eGo or a cheap madvapes box mod. Yet you say the best thing the OP can do is by a Reo mini. It might be a great mod but, really it's not a great fit here. As I said earlier, maybe a grand but, not the mini.

 

[unsure]

I really have a problem with this recommendation. Everything, you say to do to get more vapor and better throat hit could be done with an eGo or a cheap madvapes box mod. Yet you say the best thing the OP can do is by a Reo mini. It might be a great mod but, really it's not a great fit here. As I said earlier, maybe a grand but, not the mini.

Well I would argue that other than battery life & bottle size any REO is a fit. Yes you can vape 6v with the bigger REOs but imo if thats what i wanted to do I wouldn't get a REO at all. At 3.7v (like so many mods available) the REO will out last the cheaper low end mods. As far as warmth and vapor...a LR306 and hi-nic good juice will provide that and a good TH with most 3.7v mods but the cheap ones wont last. I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between all 3 different REOs for warmth & vapor and I owned all 3 types. The problem I have is comparing Phidias, REOs and other high end mods to eGos & Rivas etc. Both are great for starters and it was a eGo that stop me from my very last cigarette and thankful for it. Still knowing what I know now back then I could have gotten the same result and save big $$ from all the upgrades wetboxs, Mr. Puffers, SaberTouch, Tekkeon and so on an so forth.....
FYI he made his decsion well before my congrats.

 

[CaptJay]

The bottom line is we can only tell the OP what suits US best, and what WE like best - the OP may have to keep trying new things until they hit that 'yes!' moment. Thats the one 'drawback' (if drawback it is) to using a PV - one size does NOT fit all like cigs do. Even with cigs though one usually tries many brands before finding 'the one' - its not that dissmilar to getting 'the perfect for you' PV.
I went from a basic 510 (too short battery life) to an eGo (perfect actually as I spend a lot of time at home and I bought more than 1 in order to circumvent battery life issues) to a BUZZ. I like my Buzz but its not a small machine and I use the eGo more often these days although the BUZZ is more versatile as far as voltage goes (you can change from 3v to about 7 at the turn of a screw).
I love vaping - Ive vaped now since Dec 09 and couldnt go back to cigs (cost and taste more than health tbh) so if vaping is for you then keep looking - I know it can get expensive but you can always sell your duds (the ones which don't suit you but work fine) on the classifieds page here and get back some of the cash you spent.
Good luck!

 

[mlinky]

I really have a problem with this recommendation. Everything, you say to do to get more vapor and better throat hit could be done with an eGo or a cheap madvapes box mod. Yet you say the best thing the OP can do is by a Reo mini. It might be a great mod but, really it's not a great fit here. As I said earlier, maybe a grand but, not the mini.

Actually, the OP did research and liked everything about the REO Mini, except the shape and the only thing you picked up in the requirements is throat hit?

 

[SuziesMom]

The hit from a REO is comparable to any other 3.7v device...I'll concede that it's no better/worse than my other mods. I didn't mind the hit from my Riva either.

He's tired of dripping already. It's either a REO/bottomfeeder, or something else with a MAP tank- there's no way he was going to get the draw/flavor he was looking for from an Ego style tank system. If he wasn't comfortable with a box mod, a pipe bomb with a 10 ml tank wasn't going to work for him either.

I WISH someone had put me onto a REO months ago. I actually stopped vaping for several months because I dripping was a pain, and was convinced I didn't like cartos either.

I love my REO, and given OP's other specifications think it's the right mod for him. Grands are great, but they're huge, and he was already put off by a box mod. Having half a brick to stick in your pocket just wasn't going to appeal to him, at least at the moment. Plus he's in college- much easier to stealth in class with a Mini.

Money no object, easy to use, solid, the last ecig he wants to purchase, decent looks, works great in a car, available within a week or so at most- REO.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

I call a moratorium on all talk about Reo's! If you guys keep talking about them, then I'm going to have to buy one myself and the LAST thing I need right now is ANOTHER (really good looking, works like a charm for life) mod!

 

[Stlphilo]

I pre ordered a Revolution V2 by Boge from Elite Vaporworks should be here in a couple of days and I will let you know how it is. 10ml bottom feeder with a decent price.

 

[Justice]

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Can one of you reo guys please tell me what the Reo mini is going to do to meet the above requirement. With a mini I don't believe you can go above 3.7V and I use a true 3.7. The difference is barely noticeable. The grand I could understand but, I don't get the mini for this one.

Well with a lr 510 and a good juice I can get a good hot vape with tons of TH even with some of my vg juice. Most smokers that take a pull end up choking on it. And yes you can do fairly short pulls on it.

 

[Justice]

I call a moratorium on all talk about Reo's! If you guys keep talking about them, then I'm going to have to buy one myself and the LAST thing I need right now is ANOTHER (really good looking, works like a charm for life) mod!

It would be the last one you'd need Womanofheart buy one and you can sell everything else.