I've been holding off on doing a review of the S6 until I had a good chance to try it out. The new has worn off now, so I feel like I can write a more objective review.
First off, everything you've heard about the craftsmanship and quality is true. It's a very well designed and made device. I expect it will last for years to come. Every part is precisely machined, all the threads mate together perfectly, it's just 100% in the quality and design department.
The button and overall design are very ergonomic. I wasn't sure about the end button design when I ordered, but it was easy to get started with and became like second nature after a day or two. The device is small and light enough I can drop it in my t-shirt or jacket pocket so it's always at hand. After six weeks I haven't had a single problem with the device accidentally firing while placed button down in my pocket. The ears, as I call them, protect the button from accidental engagement quite well.
My S6 is designed for the 901 atomizer, and all brands and types of atomizers I've tried have fit perfectly on the adapter.
I don't treat my S6 like a work of art, it's a tool that keeps me from smoking cigarettes, and it's proven quite effective. If I'm out working in the dirt, or setting on the couch watching TV, my S6 is there when I need it. It's been dropped, kicked, scratched, and all sorts of other abuse and it just keeps on working.
I have to be a quite picky to really come up with any problems with the device, but for full disclosure I'll list them here.
Once, dirt or debris got in the adapter and partially shorted it. This lead to decreased vapor production. Cleaning the adapter corrected the problem and it hasn't happened again.
Also, if you work in a dirty environment, like outdoors, the device can occasionally get grit in the button mechanism. It mostly just causes a noise when the button is pressed, but sometimes can require a slightly harder button press to get the switch to engage. A quick wipe of the button and inside of the body with a dry towel has always corrected the issue.
The vaping time on the S6 isn't great. I get 2-3 hours out of a set of CR2 batteries. That said, I wouldn't trade the S6's portability for longer life. It seems like a nice compromise between battery life, size and weight.
Finally, the aluminum will scratch, so be prepared for it. You can polish it if it bothers you. After some time the finish will loose it's mirror like quality and get sort of a softer shine, then the scratches aren't really noticeable except under close inspection.
I wouldn't mind having a bigger mod with longer battery life for around the house, but honestly, I think the S6 will always be the PV I throw in my pocket when I head out to work, the store, etc... It's a great device and I would certainly buy it again.
First off, everything you've heard about the craftsmanship and quality is true. It's a very well designed and made device. I expect it will last for years to come. Every part is precisely machined, all the threads mate together perfectly, it's just 100% in the quality and design department.
The button and overall design are very ergonomic. I wasn't sure about the end button design when I ordered, but it was easy to get started with and became like second nature after a day or two. The device is small and light enough I can drop it in my t-shirt or jacket pocket so it's always at hand. After six weeks I haven't had a single problem with the device accidentally firing while placed button down in my pocket. The ears, as I call them, protect the button from accidental engagement quite well.
My S6 is designed for the 901 atomizer, and all brands and types of atomizers I've tried have fit perfectly on the adapter.
I don't treat my S6 like a work of art, it's a tool that keeps me from smoking cigarettes, and it's proven quite effective. If I'm out working in the dirt, or setting on the couch watching TV, my S6 is there when I need it. It's been dropped, kicked, scratched, and all sorts of other abuse and it just keeps on working.
I have to be a quite picky to really come up with any problems with the device, but for full disclosure I'll list them here.
Once, dirt or debris got in the adapter and partially shorted it. This lead to decreased vapor production. Cleaning the adapter corrected the problem and it hasn't happened again.
Also, if you work in a dirty environment, like outdoors, the device can occasionally get grit in the button mechanism. It mostly just causes a noise when the button is pressed, but sometimes can require a slightly harder button press to get the switch to engage. A quick wipe of the button and inside of the body with a dry towel has always corrected the issue.
The vaping time on the S6 isn't great. I get 2-3 hours out of a set of CR2 batteries. That said, I wouldn't trade the S6's portability for longer life. It seems like a nice compromise between battery life, size and weight.
Finally, the aluminum will scratch, so be prepared for it. You can polish it if it bothers you. After some time the finish will loose it's mirror like quality and get sort of a softer shine, then the scratches aren't really noticeable except under close inspection.
I wouldn't mind having a bigger mod with longer battery life for around the house, but honestly, I think the S6 will always be the PV I throw in my pocket when I head out to work, the store, etc... It's a great device and I would certainly buy it again.
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