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[kas122461]

I think I am going to wait until the big rush for them is over, I don't like F5 wars. I also have limited funds, and I need to order some of the LG brown batteries. For some reason my devises don't work very well with out batteries. Maybe at the end of the month, and my timing is right, I might do it anyway.

KAS

 

[oplholik]

I don't like the F5 wars either, and I want to see some reports on these before I stick my toe in.

 

[kas122461]

I trust HB's review of it, I missed out on the exocet. don't want to miss this one too.

KAS

 

[tattoo6.0]

I trust HB's review of it, I missed out on the exocet. don't want to miss this one too.

KAS

I'm with you on this one! I will have one of these one way or another.


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[oplholik]

I do have a feeling that these are going to be very popular, I definitely like the looks of it.

 

[GeekyGeezer]

I will be anxiously waiting for some reviews on these.They seem reasonably priced, I expected a much higher price. So here's hoping they are good for someone that's a tootle puffer, and likes a somewhat tighter draw.

That's exactly my vape style. DHL says Monday delivery, but it looks like it could make it tomorrow depending on US customs. I have some exocets, an insider, and a nautilus bridge so it's going to be interesting where the VS fits in. Give me time for a couple of boros worth of vaping and I'll be back with my impressions.

 

[oplholik]

That's exactly my vape style. DHL says Monday delivery, but it looks like it could make it tomorrow depending on US customs. I have some exocets, an insider, and a nautilus bridge so it's going to be interesting where the VS fits in. Give me time for a couple of boros worth of vaping and I'll be back with my impressions.

How much was the shipping?

 

[hobbes4]

I missed the first drop too, but At least you can just go to their website and order unlike some other vendors. Once the initial F5 wars past I think we’ll all be able to get one....at least I hope so

 

[oplholik]

We should be able to, don't know how long between runs tho.

 

[Mandro]

We should be able to, don't know how long between runs tho.

They are due to go on sale tomorrow at 08.00 GMT
I received mine today and have just built it. Early impressions are very good. The flavour is superb, the build was pretty straightforward.
I will have to fiddle with the AFC. The AFC ring does seem to be a little bit loose, I used the smallest airflow pin and the AFC closed and am getting an acceptable MTL vape but would prefer it a little tighter.
Atmizoo are considering making narrower airflow pins.

 

[oplholik]

I wonder if the KF af pin would fit in these. They have a 1.2mm pin I believe. All of the af rings I have for other BB adaptors are too loose, and have just used o-rings to partially cover the air hole.

 

[oplholik]

They are due to go on sale tomorrow at 08.00 GMT
I received mine today and have just built it. Early impressions are very good. The flavour is superb, the build was pretty straightforward.
I will have to fiddle with the AFC. The AFC ring does seem to be a little bit loose, I used the smallest airflow pin and the AFC closed and am getting an acceptable MTL vape but would prefer it a little tighter.
Atmizoo are considering making narrower airflow pins.

What does 8:00 GMT translate to in PST? LOL!

 

[Mandro]

Slee

What does 8:00 GMT translate to in PST? LOL!

Sleeping time lol

 

[oplholik]

Just looked it up, and it's 12pm, I think I can catch that.
I will probably will wait for the next batch tho.

 

[Bamrz]

Just looked it up, and it's 12pm, I think I can catch that.
I will probably will wait for the next batch tho.

Hmm, I read it as 0800 GMT (8 am), which would make PST at midnight?

 

[oplholik]

It could be, danged if I really know.

 

[HBcorpse]

They are in Greece and 10 hours ahead of us.

It’s 3:52am there, as I type this.

 

[Mandro]

Atmizoo have been using GMT (London) time for their sales.
According to their FB page the next release will be set to cater for American customers.
Early impressions are still very good using the vape shell. I left it overnight with a little juice in the tank and this morning I've had no leaks, no gurgles and am still getting excellent flavour.
I can't compare it to the Exocet or the insider because I've not used a authentic version of them but so far it's easily the best atty that I've used in the billet box.

 

[laurie9300]

Scored!

 

[GeekyGeezer]

How much was the shipping?

15 euro. Pricey, but it arrived today so there's that.

I'm cautiously very optimistic about the VapeShell. When I built it, I purposely didn't spend much time on wicking to get it exact since I wanted to see if it was going to be as finicky as the Insider. From all indications it is not.

I have more work to do in playing with the different inserts and different coils. I immediately got a very good (to me) vape with lots of flavor though lacking throat hit which is important to me. That was with a 27g Kanthal, 5/4 wraps on 2.5. I don't think I got very close to what I'm going to finally settle with so it's nice to know that I have a huge range of options like insert size, coil gauge, coil diameter, etc. I think this thing will be very good.

Quick impressions at random: There is a very satisfying and impressive little click as the two halves go together. While the 510 adapter allows you to dry burn a coil, I'm still coming to grips with it. I use a Coilmaster 510 Tab and the inital reading was about double according to Steam Engine predicted. I tightened the adapter (didn't realize it wasn't completely cinched up) and got a much closer reading. Looking at the build I think it possibly could be a factor of the much longer legs than I usually build, more than a function of the adapter not making a good connection. And finally, after probably 30 or 40 pulls, I'm starting to get intermittent dry hits - not cotton destroying but enough to taste. Above all, remember I didn't pay much attention to the wicking so I am confident this can be resolved.

Over all, at this point it doesn't have the saturated flavor of an Exocet or Insider. I actually think the Insider is the better of the two, but the fact that I can only get it exactly right maybe 1 time out of 4 or 5 puts it behind the Exocet for my go-to choice. If I ignore the lack of throat hit (which I intend to fix with the build and coil height on my next try) I'd say that right out of the box the VS has at least 90% of the flavor of the other two. Yes, I'm impressed. Considering that you can't buy a new Exocet I am pretty sure the VapeShell will become the most popular solution to Billet Box atomizers.