Stainless Steel and colored Lava Tubes are back (reg and mini) at Apollo for anyone waiting...

[orachel]

i like it, i already named it...

COLD STEEL... cuz if i put it down and pick it up a few min later, its cold... cold steel

anyone have any issues with the button switch? its nice and clicky but seems even after the click theres another 1mm you have ta press to get it to fire... i dunno anyone notice this or have the same thing going on? i dont know how long the switch will last but who knows maybe a great switch that fires a million times...

also WTH!! version 1.5?!?!?! are you freakin kidding me? i waited 3-4 months for a mod thats already obseleet? wth man thats REALLY REALLY FRiggin LAME! effe that... iam VERY upset to hear that...

overall its my first tube type mod and i like it so far its very differant feel and function, its heavy (which i like) its quite slippery, knurling would be a cool customization...

one gripe was the packaging, it was all in a lame baggie, with the mod wrapped in tissue paper stuffed inside the ego zipper case... kinda lame since most everyone esle sells them with a presentation box... AND 2 thats TWO batteries... EVEN THE MANUAL SAYS IT COMES WITH 2 batties... kinda a lame gripe but... really? and now news of a 2.0 version??... makes somethings real tough to swallow

anyone want pictures?? lol i got a "lame" pic fur ya
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Yeah, Luke... I was a little disturbed that with all the brouhaha, they didn't just pop in the new internals in these, too. BUT I figure I wanted a copper one anyway...hell, I was the one who talked apollo into carrying the copper. Couldn't understand why they'd cover pretty copper with the dang chrome plating. Not that the chrome doesn't look amazing, it does... but there are a heck of a lot of people hunting for copper mods, and it seemed crazy to me that they were already fabricating copper bodies, but not offering a copper option. lol So my plan is to hold out for the v1.5 internals in the copper body. Right now, they're only available in the silver powdercoat, with the plastic caps. Can't understand for the life of me, after the main failure with these was the caps, why they wouldn't just make the caps out of the same material as the rest of the body and charge an extra $2 or something. lol But anyway, that's what I'm wanting. And seriously, all those people with pocketbooks who were raving that their provaris were nothing like lavatubes when they first came out, are gonna have to eat their words a bit once they're out in the metal body with the new internals. Gorgeous metal fabrication... check. Ohm (resistance) meter... check. High amp restriction... check. lol I'd still get a provari in a hot minute if I could afford one. I'm not bashing provari.. but they're a whole heck of a lot more comparable now than they were when they first came out.

Oh, btw, they're being referred to as version 1.5 for some asinine reason... if you go hunting for info on v2 you'd be out of luck. And you can check em out at www.crystalclearvaping.com... I think its $50 for the tube alone, and something like $65 for the kit. He's great vendor with killer 15 carto deals. I can't wait to try the new 3ml jumbo smoktech 'resurrector' 1.7ohms on my new stainless, cause the original resurrectors (size of smok dc) are killer. ESPECIALLY on this new stainless LT, cause the draw is rather airy, but the draw on the resurrectors has been oddly tight lately, so it balances to a perfect vape. And the reg size ones fit and work awesome on the dcts. Andrew at CCV has killer deals on them bottom plated and punched for DCTs, as well.

 

[LukeTheDuke]

yeah i too love CCv i shop there all the time...

his kits also have 2 batts...

and a presentation box... AND 2 3.2atties ... ccv rocks but which would ya go for? a nifty case and cool tip, or a gift box 2batts&attys?

one thing i gotta ask... how do we know we dont already have this so called 1.5v?? how would you use it if you had it?...

 

[orachel]

rofl...nope, its definitely different. I've talked extensively to one of the beta testers, and the new internals are a whole new ballgame, esp for people who vape low res schtuff. Right now, you'd be lucky to get a 1.5ohm dc up to 4v with the 2.5amp restriction. Now it'll say 5.5or whatever you set it at, but it internally restricts the voltage so it doesn't exceed 2.5 amps. To give you a comparison, I beeeliiieve, but not 100% sure, the v2 provari is restricted to 3.5. So there's a BIG difference. Guy I talked to was beta testing the new ones, and he had a 1.5 dual coil actually metered at 5.5v under load... which is near remarkable. AND of course we know we don't have the new ones... cuz we aint got no steenkin ohm meter. Which officially sucks. I use low res single coils, and like to vape in the 4.5v range or a little lower on a 1.7ohm... so the amp thing is a big deal only when I wanna vape my dual coil actual clearomizers (not the clear ones with filler.. I've only found these amazing marvels at vapingzone, and they're outta stock), but for my normal vape, not a huge deal. BUT the ohm meter is super handy. A 2 ohm atty can easily slip under 1.5 or even lower over time. I didn't realize that when I first started vaping. So a) its a big clue that your atty/carto is gonna die when they drop way lower than where you bought them, and b) not such an issue with the lavatube, cause its gonna drop your voltage if you set it too high on the v1 internals... but its nice to know what resistance hardware you're actually vaping. And on the new ones, you really NEED to know what resistance your stuff is currently at (not what you purchased it as) because with the higher amp restriction, I'm guessing you could fry your gear if you set it at too high of a voltage for the ohms. I hope that makes sense. lol

If I had a bigger budget, I promise you I'd buy a 1.5v LT now, and just sell it and get a new one when copper come out. But I don't. But seriously... right now people have a MAJOR form over function debate. They can get a super luscious glossy amazing stainless, but have way restricted function (and I promise you guys who love your lts.... you'd love it more with 3.2amp restriction) for about $115 kit at apollo, or at CCV, for I think about $65 or 70 kit, they can get a much much higher performing model that isn't quite as pretty (though I'd almost say 'quite as durable' instead, since the silver powdercoat body is rather nice looking). And the 1.5v tube alone is only about $50. Its a dang quandry. rofl But for anyone wondering.. I peppered the guy with questions.. the new ones perform fripping fabulously. Just wait a few days till the vid reviews start rollin' in. But dang.. the stainless looks and feels primo. But of course, you're getting form over function with that option. lol

But you know, I work with a lot of newbie vapers, just to teach em the ropes, and get em set up with vaping gear they like. And with the v1 internals (ie inside the originals and the stainless) I'm comfortable referring them to the lavatube as a STARTER kit, for the ones who are more tech inclined, and don't object to it not looking at all like an analog cig. I can tell them to set it to 3.7v or 4v, and just leave it there till they learn the ropes. I don't think I'd do that with the 1.5v (like the ccv model) because with that higher amp restriction, it is possible to fry your gear, or just be vaping way way too hot if you don't have a general working knowledge of vaping. So there's that for me to consider, when dealing with referring people to a device.

oh and btw, I don't remember if you got an apollo kit or not. I agree, the two atty two batt thing sucks since they only give one of each at apollo... but I have to say, I was rather impressed with the kit when I got it, cause it doesn't come with a pres box (but those things always warp to hell in a few days, anyway. I alter boxes, but can't even mess with those cheap thangs).. BUT it did come with a decent ego type clamshell case that says apollo on it (usually about $10), and a rather nice solid stainless drip tip.. and those run about $5. So we did get ok value, and I'm always down for a nice drip tip...even had a little juice catching divet at the bottom. And the ego cases are super handy.

 

[LukeTheDuke]

I was rather impressed with the kit when I got it, cause it doesn't come with a pres box (but those things always warp to hell in a few days, anyway. I alter boxes, but can't even mess with those cheap thangs).. BUT it did come with a decent ego type clamshell case that says apollo on it (usually about $10), and a rather nice solid stainless drip tip.. and those run about $5. So we did get ok value, and I'm always down for a nice drip tip...even had a little juice catching divet at the bottom. And the ego cases are super handy.

i have ta agree with you on the case and drip trip makes up for the no box thing totally i was blown away with the drip tip its not some cheapo plastic one for sure

i see i whent on somewhat of a rant earlier, the battery thing is while confusing, and maybe just the way they do it, i feel as if it should maybe be an option, maybe a newb doesnt know to look on ecf forums to find the correct replacement/upgraded battery, its a toss up, i feel as if iam just pointing out the bad, and not focusing on the good, like the SStube itself, like the fact everytime i contacted apollo i had a reply with the quickness, and in all fairness even though people flame the preorder thing and how it came about to be a preorder... I think they did a top notch job trying to handle the complants filing in...

guess what iam saying is SOME businesses DO THANGS differently than there competions, i shouldnt be flamein them the least lil bit for that,.. as i think i would choose the nifty case and tip over bulky box and extra batt&atty anyway

 

[orachel]

lol Oh trust me, I understand nitpicking after going thru what we went thru... I'm pretty frazzly with the whole process, too. lol And heck yeah, I ordered an extra batt, but they darn sure should have a link to the batts, and if they were only gonna give us one, they sure should have offered more as a reduced rate.

 

[LukeTheDuke]

so does the ""built in ego adaptor" does not work with any ego stuff??

cuz it a brand new stardust thinger does screw down at all unless iam an idiot here...


orachel id get this battery, its a way longer MAH and free shippin and they say its triple protected, and works best in the LT's
http://www.orbtronic.com/batteries-...0a-18650-rechargeable-battery-cell-high-drain

 

[orachel]

It does work with a bunch of ego stuff.... but it does not work with stardusts ie the ego Ce4s. I've also heard it does not work with many visions, but I know it works with the vision minis at 4ohms. So some work... esp some joye stuff, but many many don't. Its one of those 'try and see' things. But I have heard that the tiny 510 adapters make them work. You just need another 5-6.5mm of height to make it function properly. Its no huge biggie, and with the ego skirt, you won't even see the adapter. BUT it still irks me to have to use an adapter with a connection built in.

 

[chrisz]

Apollo now has a 30% discount on all lavatubes including the SS, the coupon code is vtube30 I would take this while there is stock.

I just ordered a ss one for a friend at 20% off. Always a better deal 2 days late...

 

[jamess71]

Just ordered mine, with the discount and the +5 for the fast shipping, the chrome v-tube for $50. Not bad i guess.

 

[orachel]

Not bad, at all! You might wanna grab one of these so you have it when your mod shows up. Some people are finding that with some cartos, they like the tighter draw with one of these screwed into the ego connection. You can barely see it, and it gives you more of a chance to customize the experience. eGo Chrome Cone for the 3.5 mL Dual Coil Tank Cartromizer I know it doesn't make a lot of sense, because you're not using a tank, but this is the adapter that works. I have photos on my blog that shows you what it looks like with different cartos... barely visible. Hope you love your chrome! I got the stainless, but I have to say, the chrome is 'prettier' in real life. You can see on photos in blog... the top of mine was chrome, and the base stainless (its since been fixed by apollo) so there's a definite, if subtle, difference to the way they look, and chrome is definitely my preference.

 

[MASTER0FDAMPF]

I wonder when that ends...thinking of picking up another SS mini and full for backups.

Apollo now has a 30% discount on all lavatubes including the SS, the coupon code is vtube30 I would take this while there is stock.