Hey all, just wanted to post my experience today receiving and starting to use my newest PV, the Totally Wicked Tornado. There seems to be a lot of buzz about this style of PV on the ECF lately so hopefully this helps those wondering about it. My head is swimming a bit from trying a lot of juices and carts today so bare with me...
Wicked-TORNADO E-NI or Electronic Nicotine Inhalator Black.
I went with the TW rather than the Janty for my own reasons, they are the same device and from what I understand Janty gets the design kudos on this one. With the TW you get 2 atomizers but the Janty has a much faster USB charger and better warranty. Personal preference applies as to which features suit you better.
I ordered the kit late Thursday night and it arrived around noon today (Monday), so TW's shipping gets a thumbs up from me.
The overall package is wonderful on this one...TW really puts together a nice box:
As you can see you get 2 batteries, 2 atomizers, 1 cone cover, the charger and power cable, a charger adapter, and a childproof bottle containing 10 pre-filled cartridges of TW's Tobacco flavor in varying strengths. I also purchased the rapid USB charger seen on the left because, really who wants to wait for batteries to charge...? Also included was a cloth carrying pouch with the TW logo which is a nice touch and wasn't listed on the site as being included.
Initially I put one battery on the rapid charger and one on a 510 charger using the included adapter. The USB charger took a little over an hour while the standard charger took just under 3 hours. I am not sure how much charge was in the batteries to start, but this seems about in line with what other eGo / Tornado users have reported.
After clearing one of the atomizers and dripping a bit to get rid of the nasty flavor, I put one of the high strength carts in, took the first few drags and since have proceeded to vape pretty heavily tonight through several different juices. Oh man have I been impressed, the Tornado has a great focused draw that has just the right amount of resistance, really good flavor, and loads of vapor. The throat hit is really nice, not too strong but warm and full, but the better quality e-juices come through much better, whereas on the 510 it was less noticeable. I also don't have to draw on it as long as a 510 to get really good vapor from this. It will not take long to get used to using this.
The overall unit is very nice, the cone keeps the atty heat contained, and I really like the size of it - like a small cigar but feels really substantial.
Many here on ECF complain about the button and I see what they mean. It does feel a little flimsy and the indent in it is a little weird. I also kind of miss having an LED on the end of the battery, the white light under the button will take some getting used to. Instead it has a metal end cover with the TW logo on it, but it's upside down if I keep the button on top...seems like a swing and a miss on that one.
Both batteries are like that...?
Another issue is that this goes through liquid pretty fast. Using a PTB cart, I was topping off more often than with a 510. I've got a BFD in now which seems to be doing better, even with a pretty thin Flue-Cured in it and no flooding the atty.
I am well past where I likely would have gone through 2 510 batteries and it is still going strong on the first charge. I imagine it will be tomorrow before I get the other battery on, which is the main reason I went for the Tornado and so far it doesn't disappoint. It may use the same carts and atty as the 510 but it doesn't feel the same at all.
What I find funny is that as impressed as I am with it, my wife was completely not impressed. She'd rather stick with her 510, probably something to do with the association to the size of a normal cig and the weight of the Tornado. As long as that was not an issue for someone, I could easily recommend this PV (or ENI as TW calls them).
So there's my first day with the TW Tornado, it will be interesting to see what I learn over the next few days and weeks using it. I think this will be my workhorse PV, but I'll still use my M201 when I want a slower vape with a strong flavored juice. Can't wait to try the Halo Harley56 in the Tornado though, I'm hoping that becomes my go-to combo.
Wicked-TORNADO E-NI or Electronic Nicotine Inhalator Black.
I went with the TW rather than the Janty for my own reasons, they are the same device and from what I understand Janty gets the design kudos on this one. With the TW you get 2 atomizers but the Janty has a much faster USB charger and better warranty. Personal preference applies as to which features suit you better.
I ordered the kit late Thursday night and it arrived around noon today (Monday), so TW's shipping gets a thumbs up from me.
The overall package is wonderful on this one...TW really puts together a nice box:
As you can see you get 2 batteries, 2 atomizers, 1 cone cover, the charger and power cable, a charger adapter, and a childproof bottle containing 10 pre-filled cartridges of TW's Tobacco flavor in varying strengths. I also purchased the rapid USB charger seen on the left because, really who wants to wait for batteries to charge...? Also included was a cloth carrying pouch with the TW logo which is a nice touch and wasn't listed on the site as being included.
Initially I put one battery on the rapid charger and one on a 510 charger using the included adapter. The USB charger took a little over an hour while the standard charger took just under 3 hours. I am not sure how much charge was in the batteries to start, but this seems about in line with what other eGo / Tornado users have reported.
After clearing one of the atomizers and dripping a bit to get rid of the nasty flavor, I put one of the high strength carts in, took the first few drags and since have proceeded to vape pretty heavily tonight through several different juices. Oh man have I been impressed, the Tornado has a great focused draw that has just the right amount of resistance, really good flavor, and loads of vapor. The throat hit is really nice, not too strong but warm and full, but the better quality e-juices come through much better, whereas on the 510 it was less noticeable. I also don't have to draw on it as long as a 510 to get really good vapor from this. It will not take long to get used to using this.
The overall unit is very nice, the cone keeps the atty heat contained, and I really like the size of it - like a small cigar but feels really substantial.
Many here on ECF complain about the button and I see what they mean. It does feel a little flimsy and the indent in it is a little weird. I also kind of miss having an LED on the end of the battery, the white light under the button will take some getting used to. Instead it has a metal end cover with the TW logo on it, but it's upside down if I keep the button on top...seems like a swing and a miss on that one.
Both batteries are like that...?
Another issue is that this goes through liquid pretty fast. Using a PTB cart, I was topping off more often than with a 510. I've got a BFD in now which seems to be doing better, even with a pretty thin Flue-Cured in it and no flooding the atty.
I am well past where I likely would have gone through 2 510 batteries and it is still going strong on the first charge. I imagine it will be tomorrow before I get the other battery on, which is the main reason I went for the Tornado and so far it doesn't disappoint. It may use the same carts and atty as the 510 but it doesn't feel the same at all.
What I find funny is that as impressed as I am with it, my wife was completely not impressed. She'd rather stick with her 510, probably something to do with the association to the size of a normal cig and the weight of the Tornado. As long as that was not an issue for someone, I could easily recommend this PV (or ENI as TW calls them).
So there's my first day with the TW Tornado, it will be interesting to see what I learn over the next few days and weeks using it. I think this will be my workhorse PV, but I'll still use my M201 when I want a slower vape with a strong flavored juice. Can't wait to try the Halo Harley56 in the Tornado though, I'm hoping that becomes my go-to combo.
