So...what should be my next PV?

[smirkette]

vaping: just as addictive as smoking, even when you're mostly using 0mg juice like me.

I have a No.7 Micro, which isn't bad. The battery life is very, very sad (probably because I vape way more than I ever smoked), which I would have known had I found ECF before I bought my first kit. Done is done, and it got me into vaping, so whatever. It'll be a backup, but I'm ready to take it to the next level.

I've gone through lots and lots of threads and watched lots and lots of YouTube videos made by some of the excellent folks here, but I'm kind of overwhelmed. Y'all know this stuff much better than I and I'm hoping you can help me out. I know there are tons of threads like this, but that's why it's the n00b corner, right?

At the moment, I'm leaning towards the Ego--it seems very popular, has great reviews, and seems to solve the battery issue and produce loads more vapor. I'm unsure whether to get the standard or the tank though. But then I also hear the 801's great. (Not considering a 510--it seems pretty close to what I have now only a bit better...should I be considering it?)

What I care about, in this order, but really, pretty much tied:
1) Vapor production
2) Taste
3) Battery life

Also, I chain vape sometimes. (Which might be part of my problem. Heh.) Are there models that are known for their staying power, or do I need to keep more than one going for longer sessions?

I'm not so worried about throat hit, form factor, or insisting on an automatic battery (it's what I have now, but can I hit buttons, no problem). Budget's not a huge issue, but saving money is always nice. I'm thinking that it might be worth it to get a cheaper model if it means I can score an extra battery and some juice.

Thank you!

 

[Seabrook]

Hey there smirkette, welcome to ECF. You're from San Fran -- get any snow yesterday?

Well, I have eGos and Rivas and I love them both. Yep, most ppl love their eGos. Just remember when you order to get a backup charger. I've gone through 3 of them. They're very cheaply made. Months and months down the line when your eGo batteries die, you might want to consider leaning toward the non-proprietary battery mods. but take your time with and enjoy the eGo. Happy vaping.

 

[Pneathery]

Go for the tank, you'll love it!
I got there the long way, and it was my fourth PV that I bought, and wish that it had been the first one.
I paid $59.99 for it from iVape.net, you might want to also buy a normal 510 atty to go with it, and some regular carts. It only comes with the tank atty, and it's always good to have a regular atty, sometimes I still use that. If I want just a little bit of a juice, I will fill a regular cart and put it on my 510 atty and VAPE. It, or if I'm trying a new flavor, I will just drip it before filling a whole tank.
The tanks do seem to dull the flavor somewhat, but you get ease of use, tons of vapor, less work for more vapor (just fill a tank, and you VAPE till you see that it is empty, no more fiddling with cartridges all the time), that's just my experience, I currently have three of them, and most of the day have all three going (one is a passthrough) so I have three different flavors vaping all day. Plus 6-10 hours out of the battery is great. I chain VAPE to0, prop ably go through 10ML a day at 24mg, so it is more then possible with the tank system, but there is a learning curve. If you pull too hard constantly you will flood the atty, and drain the tank in under a mi ute. There is a little learning curve when you first get it, but it is zoo worth it. Good luck!

 

[Liv2Ski]

Well an eGo or Riva would fill that list of needs and at Liberty Flights with the 20% off you can score a Riva with two bats for like $35. Once you get a manual battery you will most likely stay with that since they do IMO provide superior performance over the auto batts. Or you could go big time and just jump right into MODS.

 

[Rosco]

Buzz and your choice of 510,901,801 or 808. Batteries avg. 7 hours, but could be 6-12 ymmv.
HUGE reviews...Excellent customer service...Built to last longer than you will. Variable voltage for any vaping requirement.
Very reasonably priced and very well respected.
You chain vape sometimes, the Buzz can chain vape non-stop. Batteries are very common and easy to find.
You don't like it...you will have NO problem selling or trading it. Percentage of chance of not liking it - <1%

http://www.notcigs.com/products/Black-Buzz.html

 

[cowfodder]

Been vaping for over a year, just never really posted before.

Just on day two of the Ego-T (Tornado-T) myself, and I love it. Almost as good as dripping on my 510, but with way better battery life and without the hassle of constant dripping. Take the advice on this forum and remove the middle insert in the tip though, it draws so much easier without it.

 

[BiancaMontgomery]

The eGo batts are the same voltage as what you currently have, so it's really the atomizer or cartomizer you put on those that's going to create more vapor and flavor. The lower resistance versions of those devices are very popular on eGo type batteries. If you want to use standard resistance atomizers/cartomizers, you may want to step up your voltage to 5v or even look into getting an adjustable voltage device. The highter voltage will give you a more vapor for sure, more flavor and depending on what device you get, considerably more battery life. For example: The Buzz is a very nice mod that allows you to set your prefered voltage and with the 880mAh batteries that go in it, you will get about 7 hours of moderate vaping which is basically the same as using a 900mAh eGo with low resistance atty/carto. One of the big diffences between the two is that when the batts actually die (as in won't charge anymore...ever) in your Buzz (or whatever mod), you replace them for 8ish $, and when your eGo batt dies for good, you replace it for about $20. And of course that whole "tweak your voltage to perfection" thing really rocks.

 

[dormouse]

I am no expert but I think if you get a plain Ego, you can put a tank atty and tank on it (once tank attys are back in stock). And I think if you get a tank one you can put a standard atty + cart or drip tip or a cartomizer on it instead.

Double check that info though.

 

[Tat_skull]

Well an eGo or Riva would fill that list of needs and at Liberty Flights with the 20% off you can score a Riva with two bats for like $35. Once you get a manual battery you will most likely stay with that since they do IMO provide superior performance over the auto batts. Or you could go big time and just jump right into MODS.

If you do jump into mods, I would highly recommend the Provari. I tried a few pv's out there and nothing compares. So if you figure long run cost, it is definitely worth the price. If I had the Provari right away I wouldn't have spent so much on mods, it could have all went to juice.

 

[Stownz]

Stick with an ego. Avoid the new fad items like the tank. Everyone enjoyed the ego, and moved on to better things, but the ego always sits there, and probably always work.

 

[cowfodder]

I am no expert but I think if you get a plain Ego, you can put a tank atty and tank on it (once tank attys are back in stock). And I think if you get a tank one you can put a standard atty + cart or drip tip or a cartomizer on it instead.

Double check that info though.

Yup, same batt, different atty and cart. Ego batts work with the 510 attys, and vice-versa. Just looks funny though.

Stick with an ego. Avoid the new fad items like the tank. Everyone enjoyed the ego, and moved on to better things, but the ego always sits there, and probably always work.

Have you tried the tank?

 

[Liv2Ski]

Cowfodder I have. If you are talking MAP


As far as I am concerned it is the only thing that makes the CE-2's do what they are intended to do, work correctly and not be a royal PITA. It produces nice flavor and vapor and you can clearly see how much juice is left. Also 5mls on board means a nice long vape between fills. Perfect for sitting back in the lazyboy with the PV in one hand and the remote in the other. I should have bought one sooner!

 

[cowfodder]

Personally, I'm not into the big mods, but to each his own I guess. I've loved my 510 with drip-tip, and I'm really loving my ego-t. I might move up to LR attys at some point, but that's probably as far as I'll go. When the day comes that I feel the need to vape out of something that looks like a mag-light I'll stop.

 

[silentt]

Well anyone here own a big kazoo or jambox? i'm looking into buying those both pretty soon. I want a good 5volt and the jambox hopefuly will work good with my ego-t tanks if i add a extender. Anyone have opinions on these?

 

[smirkette]

Thanks so much to everyone and their very informed opinions! This is super-helpful for focusing my research, which will keep me happily occupied this evening while I'm stuck at the airport. Cheers!!!

 

[Seabrook]

You are welcome - always. But I want to broaden my previous suggestion if I may.

Perhaps I shouldn't have even answered this thread, b/c I am so thrilled with my eGos and Rivas that I haven't really kept up-to-date on the newer technology. I'm the type that "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I've never been the type that had to have the newest, best, biggest, etc. So, I'm going to have to confess that my answer may have been a little bias on what I have that works for me.

IMHO, The best way for you to actually do it is to get the lowest-priced PV (something like the genuine Joye eGo) that has good, solid reviews and is proven to be one of the hardier, more popular brand/models with a good, solid warranty on it. And get it from a reputable supplier who has good customer support. Then you'll be hassle-free while you are trying to find yourself a really good mod that uses non-proprietary batteries, b/c that's where your goal should be.

The FDA is still being totally .... about continuing to confiscate anything e-cig related imported from China. Totally Wicked just sent out an eMail saying that they were going to open suit against the FDA. And if they aren't successful, they may have to close their business down. Ditto with some of the ECF suppliers. So that's why getting non-proprietary batteries is a must.

I have inserted a link on all current mods and those that are coming out soon. The warranty periods are also included w/their description. Personally, I'm going to spring for the Buzz, b/c ppl report that it just won't die, even when they have dropped it several times. The Chuck is also a good unit - very hardy, but it is kinda big, and I am a little person. I wish you luck and hope you don't have any disappointments along the way, but you have mentioned that you are doing your own research, so I believe you'll have an easier journey (than most) ahead of you. Here's that link:
Best e-Cig Mod List | e-Cig Mods Database

 

[Valentine Michael Smith]

Well said Seabrook,

I think newbies should be armed with this information about non-proprietary mods and batteries and the FDA's Nazi tactics. I posted about this in another thread, and I will say it again here; I am preparing for the worst and plan on buying several fully mechanical mods and a HEALTHY supply of nic juice.

Maybe my paranoid nature, but I genuinely believe we are all on borrowed time folks. And I for one intend to be prepared for the worst. And if the worst does not happen, thats fine. I got plenty of stuff to last me. Rotate the old stock and bring in the new stock as needed.

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers,
VMS

 

[hairball]

Buzz and your choice of 510,901,801 or 808. Batteries avg. 7 hours, but could be 6-12 ymmv.
HUGE reviews...Excellent customer service...Built to last longer than you will. Variable voltage for any vaping requirement.
Very reasonably priced and very well respected.
You chain vape sometimes, the Buzz can chain vape non-stop. Batteries are very common and easy to find.
You don't like it...you will have NO problem selling or trading it. Percentage of chance of not liking it - <1%

Black Buzz - notcigs.com

I second the BUZZ! Excellent VV mod.

 

[Seabrook]

But Smirkette is a newb. Is he/she going to be able to pick it up and immediately figure it out? I hope you don't mind answering this question, b/c I've been looking at the buzz for a while, and that will be my next PV. I've never tried a VV, but wonder if it's made using the KISS blueprint. So is it user friendly? Do you have to tinker a lot with it? Please and thank you.

Buzz and your choice of 510,901,801 or 808. Batteries avg. 7 hours, but could be 6-12 ymmv.
HUGE reviews...Excellent customer service...Built to last longer than you will. Variable voltage for any vaping requirement.
Very reasonably priced and very well respected.
You chain vape sometimes, the Buzz can chain vape non-stop. Batteries are very common and easy to find.
You don't like it...you will have NO problem selling or trading it. Percentage of chance of not liking it - <1%

Black Buzz - notcigs.com

 

[goodsignal]

The Tank systems are amazing! (an ego-T but I think most of them are the same thing, just rebranded). The low maintenance is so nice - I would rather vape than fuss. I like the sturdy look and feel of it's cigarillo size too.