SVD or Vamo?

[Blackboar]

I've had my SVD for 4 months now. Granted, it was only my daily user for 2 of those months. Nowadays, I use it at home, occasionally, and use it as a backup. It's still flawless. I have not had any problems with the buttons, but I could see how they would be the first to fail on this device. The SVD was only useable for me in its 18350 configuration. And even then, it was bigger than a mech in 18650 mod. In 18650 mode, this thing was HUGE. Unless I'm at a Halloween party as Luke Skywalker, I would be hard pressed to carry it in lightsaber mode like that.

I haven't had any experience with the Zmax, but they look promising.

 

[Ladiekali]

Just as the title suggests. Vamo Or Innokin SVD? I am in the market for a MOD. Since they are relatively similarly priced and both have imperfections I am unable to decide whether to get a Vamo or an SVD. Mostly to be used at home at the computer desk.

I already have an Innokin VV3 (which is great) for taking downtown with me and also have an as yet unused Smoktech SID so not looking for either of those. Wanting to stock up on MOD's and VV models in case legislation outlaws vaping in this country in future months, so thought I would buy another VV MOD. I kinda like the quality of Innokin.. great build quality but I hear the SVD's are big and heavy for ladies (yes I am one).
Battery advice would be great too. I realize my SID needs flat tops but apparently a Vamo would need nipple tops. Is this correct?

I just want to add the svd is not as big as i thought it would be. I prefer mine in 18650 mode.
My favorite mod is my provari it has the best power. I use my other mods for fun. I hve a device for each adv.
the innokin svd nd mvp get used equally and i like them equally. I love the battery life on the mvp nd hve come to enjoy the box shape.
Fits great in your purse in those cell phone pockets.
I like that the svd takes mny different size batteries.

 

[retic1959]

I own an SVD and I can recommend it. It is not a 7 amp device, it is limited to 5 amps, and it will not fire below 1.2 ohm. It is very well built, the buttons function as they should. You can use any (18) battery with it. I use (2) 18350 most of the time because they last a full day without re-charging. I cannot comment on the VAMO as I do not own one, and I haven't tested one extensively.

Hope this helps, and welcome to ECF!

You are right and wrong , the SVD is a 5 amp device but it will fire at .8 ohms , use an RDA at .8 on mine frequently , my buddies fires at .8 as well , I've read a lot of posts about this subject , it's not a fluke . I highly recommend the SVD , it's a tough device without the Vamo's weaknesses . 2 Vamo 3's bought , 2 Vamo 3's dead in a couple of months . My SVD is going strong at 9 months and has survived several hard falls on to concrete , I couldn't be happier with mine .

 

[VPRnc]

I've tried both. I now own a Vamo 4 as well as a 5. And still prefer the 4 over the 5.

 

[Kanthal]

I had the same svd and vamo toss up a few months ago while I was in one of the local vape shops. I spent about 10 mins looking at both of them. The owner of the store was trying to get me to buy the Vamo, but I ended up leaving the store with the SVD. I just liked the build quality of the svd over the Vamo. I've never used a Vamo but I have no complaints with the svd. Just know that the bottom cap and the metallic buttons and maybe the area around the LCD display on it are not made of stainless steel like the rest of the mod is. Those areas will end up wearing off and you will get a dull brassy finish on those parts. Innokin should have made those parts from stainless steel or maybe another material that wasn't plated.

 

[lorie]

Hmm I am now also thinking of an MVP as a future alternative because so many people praise it for value and performance and size. But that is a "maybe".
Anyway I have already purchased a nitecore i4 for batteries so am leaning to the Zmax which I truly know so little about and will probably pick up a couple of mech clones in future months. However I am on a very very tight budget so one thing at a time... a mech wouldn't happen until nearly Xmas time.
I am a little afraid of mechs. Should I be?
I am also wary of rebuilding.. have a slight disability of my right (dominant) hand so cannot do fiddly things or hold tiny objects.
Anyway back to topic. I have checked good old F? (hong kong slow shipper) and found an authentic zmax for $48 USA (I am in Australia so I have to add 10% to = exchange rate). The authentic SVD is going for USA $38 and Vamos $32. The amount differences are probably indicative of quality differences. Looks like everyone has voted out the Vamo. However I still think the SVD seems pretty good value. But I will listen to advice here. Important to me is size and weight. I would use 18650 batts
So at moment considering something that uses 18650 batts (zmax perhaps), then a MVP then a mech. Is that ok?

 

[Ladiekali]

I use FT, some mechs i have been interested in are the launcher,m16 and the privatev2

I have a chiyou clone but dont use it anymore. I always set it down forgetting to lock it,and I've been shocked a few times.

So i decided on the svd because i feel better with vv and or vw and i like being able to turn off my device

 

[edyle]

Hmm I am now also thinking of an MVP as a future alternative because so many people praise it for value and performance and size. But that is a "maybe".
Anyway I have already purchased a nitecore i4 for batteries so am leaning to the Zmax which I truly know so little about and will probably pick up a couple of mech clones in future months. However I am on a very very tight budget so one thing at a time... a mech wouldn't happen until nearly Xmas time.
I am a little afraid of mechs. Should I be?
I am also wary of rebuilding.. have a slight disability of my right (dominant) hand so cannot do fiddly things or hold tiny objects.
Anyway back to topic. I have checked good old F? (hong kong slow shipper) and found an authentic zmax for $48 USA (I am in Australia so I have to add 10% to = exchange rate). The authentic SVD is going for USA $38 and Vamos $32. The amount differences are probably indicative of quality differences. Looks like everyone has voted out the Vamo. However I still think the SVD seems pretty good value. But I will listen to advice here. Important to me is size and weight. I would use 18650 batts
So at moment considering something that uses 18650 batts (zmax perhaps), then a MVP then a mech. Is that ok?

1: If you have nothing, an MVP2 is the best bang for the buck to start off with.
After that you can save up and consider whether you want to get a few of one thing or the other, maybe even go for broke and get a provari or a semovar or another higher end mod.

2: Yes you should be respectful of mech.
Like riding a motorbike, if something happens it's just you and the bare asphalt.

3: If you look down the list of vamos on fasttech, you will see a variety of prices and qualities and options; you can even get the pcb board alone if you want.

2 full regulated mods and a mech with a kick, all using 18650 batteries would be a solid setup.

 

[Ronald3638]

Between the Vamo and SVD I'd go with the SVD.

The VV/VW devices I have are the Vamo, SVD and SID and of these three the device I use the most is the SID followed by the SVD.

After about a year of use I have replaced the insulators with #60 O-Rings on the Vamo ans SID and will need to do so with the SVD soon, but this is pretty easy to do.

I also have a Nemesis with a Kick and that has become my all time favorite way to go.

 

[Cool-breeze]

Hmm I am now also thinking of an MVP as a future alternative because so many people praise it for value and performance and size. But that is a "maybe".
Anyway I have already purchased a nitecore i4 for batteries so am leaning to the Zmax which I truly know so little about and will probably pick up a couple of mech clones in future months. However I am on a very very tight budget so one thing at a time... a mech wouldn't happen until nearly Xmas time.
I am a little afraid of mechs. Should I be?
I am also wary of rebuilding.. have a slight disability of my right (dominant) hand so cannot do fiddly things or hold tiny objects.
Anyway back to topic. I have checked good old F? (hong kong slow shipper) and found an authentic zmax for $48 USA (I am in Australia so I have to add 10% to = exchange rate). The authentic SVD is going for USA $38 and Vamos $32. The amount differences are probably indicative of quality differences. Looks like everyone has voted out the Vamo. However I still think the SVD seems pretty good value. But I will listen to advice here. Important to me is size and weight. I would use 18650 batts
So at moment considering something that uses 18650 batts (zmax perhaps), then a MVP then a mech. Is that ok?

The mvp is a great battery for daily use, but If memory serves your reasoning was being concerned about not being able to get devices due to government bull. If so the mvp is a poor choice. The battery is built into it, when it dies your device dies unless you know someone with some outstanding electrical/ soldering skills.

Should you be afraid of mechs? That depends on you. If you are willing to check an atomizer for shorts and be mindful of your battery then nothing to worry about. Both of those can be done with a digital multimeter which can be found for 20-40 USD and up. While I prefer regulated that comes with a price. When the board or button fails so does my device. There is very little that can go wrong in a mech and if it does it can be easily fixed unless you run it through a circular saw and cut it in half.

Building coils: I don't know how bad the disability is for you. I guess a simply test would be to grab a safety pin or an eyeglass screwdriver (something around that size) and maybe try wrapping dental floss around it 7 times. Kanthal wire would be easier to work with than that. But if you have the control for the floss I'd bet you have the control to wrap a coil. Also the coil does not need to be neat and perfect. Many people strive for that but an 'ugly' coil can certainly get the job done. You could also take a small rectangle block of wood thats comfortable to hold and insert a small drill bit. Hold that with your 'difficult' hand and wrap with the other around the bit. I would think that would make things much easier on you.

Finally don't get to bogged down with our opinions. We are not the ones who will use and maintain the device you buy. Buy something you feel confident in and are happy with. Our opinions will still be here

 

[jaxgator]

I am also wary of rebuilding.. have a slight disability of my right (dominant) hand so cannot do fiddly things or hold tiny objects.

Building coils: I don't know how bad the disability is for you. I guess a simply test would be to grab a safety pin or an eyeglass screwdriver (something around that size) and maybe try wrapping dental floss around it 7 times. Kanthal wire would be easier to work with than that. But if you have the control for the floss I'd bet you have the control to wrap a coil. Also the coil does not need to be neat and perfect. Many people strive for that but an 'ugly' coil can certainly get the job done. You could also take a small rectangle block of wood thats comfortable to hold and insert a small drill bit. Hold that with your 'difficult' hand and wrap with the other around the bit. I would think that would make things much easier on you.

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