The Unofficial Equipment of the Year Poll for 2016

[PapawBrett]

Thx Papaw for torturing yourself

Actually I was just kidding when I called this torture. I kind of enjoy seeing all of the new stuff available. Only on Saturday morning does it become work, when I am opening six or seven windows for search engines to find the origins of the equipment listed. But, as I stated in the OP, if someone finds their next vaping gear from this thread, then it all worth it.

 

[NealBJr]

Thanks for the tip! Is yours black? If so, does he finish rub off easily?

Mine is a clone, and black. So, all I can say, is the clone's finish stays on very well.

 

[HaileStorm]

Mine is a clone, and black. So, all I can say, is the clone's finish stays on very well.

I see, well that can't be said about the original one ironically [emoji23]

 

[MMW]

UD usually has durable paint IMO. I have 2 Black Bellus rtas that have milage on them over the last year without any paint degradation. So I would reckon the Goblin Mini V3 in black will be similar. The GMV3 is a stellar tank.
Here is the Bellus after about a year of heavy use.

 

[dobroeutro]

I've never been a fan of tanks, RTA's or RDA's with finishes. I'm almost always disappointed. I always opt for SS...

 

[Cheallaigh]

when we got our toptank starter kits we had a choice of white, black or red at the store... we own a garage so white was instantly out, so hubby got the black to go with his forever blackened hands and I got stuck with the red. I've been slowly stripping all of them to make them SS look lol.

 

[HaileStorm]

I've never been a fan of tanks, RTA's or RDA's with finishes. I'm almost always disappointed. I always opt for SS...

Likewise. The only time i bought a black tank was when i got my lavabox blood red. In general, black or colored tanks always came off to me as cheap and very badly finished. Ss always seemed more elegant and well built. But thats just me, i guess i just got used to ss attys.

 

[kbeam418]

Likewise. The only time i bought a black tank was when i got my lavabox blood red. In general, black or colored tanks always came off to me as cheap and very badly finished. Ss always seemed more elegant and well built. But thats just me, i guess i just got used to ss attys.

That's how I feel, the big thing advantage SS has is that it matches everything, kind of like jeans. I do like the TFV8 in black, and the subtank black with red o-rings looks pretty with my red hotcig DX200. I like my mods beat up it adds some character to the device. My Hcigar VT-200 paint has held up pretty well, the d3 on the other hand is extremely scratched.

 

[APF]

I really like my Provaries: and my VaporSharks; and my SXminis; ok, my Sigeleis too.

 

[PapawBrett]

Looks like Kayfun and Provari are on top for 2016. Who would have thunk.

Actually....
ProVape (2012) and Reos Mods (2013, 2014, 2015) used to dominate the top two spots in this poll year in and year out. Sigelei would also make a decent showing. But if the First Tally is any indication, eLeaf has made major strides in the marketplace with affordable VV equipment.
As far as attachments (Juice Burners), Kangertech ruled the roost in 2012. Then Svoemesto introduced the Kayfun, followed by Reos Mods remodeling a dripper into the RM2. Nowadays, there are so many RTA's and RDA's out there it is difficult to get a read on the marketplace, although the Kayfuns do seem to still be popular.
I will try to get the Second Tally up later this morning.

 

[PapawBrett]

UD usually has durable paint IMO. I have 2 Black Bellus rtas that have milage on them over the last year without any paint degradation. So I would reckon the Goblin Mini V3 in black will be similar. The GMV3 is a stellar tank.
Here is the Bellus after about a year of heavy use.

OK, someone help an old man out here... Name the Mod (Power Source) in this picture. I've seen it in a couple of pictures along this thread, but haven't been able to place the name/ manufacturer.

 

[Dubminer]

OK, someone help an old man out here... Name the Mod (Power Source) in this picture. I've seen it in a couple of pictures along this thread, but haven't been able to place the name/ manufacturer.

BRASS RAPTOR BOX MOD by MCV PHILIPPINES (0001-0020) – VAPEHAPPY

 

[PapawBrett]

BRASS RAPTOR BOX MOD by MCV PHILIPPINES (0001-0020) – VAPEHAPPY

Thank You. Will try to keep up, but Vaping is still evolving...

 

[PapawBrett]

SECOND TALLY

Power Source :
1) Eleafworld E cig | Best E-Cigarette Brands | E-Cigarette (10) - iCare, Istick, Pico
2) ProVape Electronic Cigarettes & Vaporizers (8) - ProVari
3) reosmods.com (6) - Grand, P67
4) Home (4) - Subbox, Dripbox, Kbox
5) several tied with 3 votes each

Juice Burners :

1) SvoëMesto – The Difference (12) - Kayfun
T-2) augvape (5) - Merlin, Boreas
T-2) Aspire - Aspire Nautilus Tank Clearomizer (5) - Atlantis, Triton mini
T-2) reosmods.com (5) RM2, RM8
T-2) https://www.wotofo.com/ (5) - Saper, Serpent
T-2) https://www.yourcig.com /(5) Goblin, Bellus

NOTE : For some reason the 'Link' to Kanger-Tech shows as 'Home'.
Thanks for all of the help, now go tell your ECF friends to swing by and show off / list their favorites. Hopefully someone will find their next Great Vape here !

 

[dms25]

Kayfun V5, vaping has reached it's zenith (for 2016 at least).

 

[CMD-Ky]

Power: Reo Grand SL Hammertone
Burner: RM2

 

[herb]

Likewise. The only time i bought a black tank was when i got my lavabox blood red. In general, black or colored tanks always came off to me as cheap and very badly finished. Ss always seemed more elegant and well built. But thats just me, i guess i just got used to ss attys.

Many retailers actually charge more for black and colored tanks .

 

[Cheallaigh]

I noticed that... lol except kanger... yeah pay more for the platinum toptank yo!

 

[Ryedan]

Well, I haven't bought any mods that came out this year and will not be buying one for quite a while (ya, right ).

My vote for an atty is the Augvape Merlin. Got a couple of them this year and they have changed my mind about single coil atties. These two have become my go-to faves now and have actually made me into a bit of a tootle puffer (oh no ... sacrilege )

Thanks Pawaw, love watching the stats develop

 

[Dubminer]

Kayfun V5, vaping has reached it's zenith (for 2016 at least).

I have stopped looking for other tanks now., except more Kayfun V5's. Perfection in every way.