Hey everyone, I am pretty new to vaping but it has helped me to drop analogs from my life. YAY!! I started with a cheapo pod system and upgraded to a pockex sub ohm pen but i now want something with more variable control over wattage and air flow. I just dont know enough about makes and models and would like some imput. I would prefer a tank system rather than a dripper. What mods do you guys like. All advice is appreciated
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Before you get into the world of complicated vaping you should start to learn the basics. Do you want to make DIY coils? Then start with a Advken Manta RTA. It has a big deck and is easy to build on.
For a mod you can choose anything you want. It should just have at least 80W and not a built in battery. Just choose how many 18650/20700/21700 batteries you want to have in your mod. If you are satisfied with the wattage and battery life of one battery, go for one. If you need more batteries and more watts, take an other mod but remember that mods get bigger if you need more batteries
I suggest you to buy a Wismec Rx Gen3 dual if you want a cheap and compact 2 battery mod. If you want some style try the Voopoo Drag 2. If you want a shockproof device have a look at the Geekvape Aegis.
Cheers ^^
Before you get into the world of complicated vaping you should start to learn the basics. Do you want to make DIY coils? Then start with a Advken Manta RTA. It has a big deck and is easy to build on.
For a mod you can choose anything you want. It should just have at least 80W and not a built in battery. Just choose how many 18650/20700/21700 batteries you want to have in your mod. If you are satisfied with the wattage and battery life of one battery, go for one. If you need more batteries and more watts, take an other mod but remember that mods get bigger if you need more batteries
I suggest you to buy a Wismec Rx Gen3 dual if you want a cheap and compact 2 battery mod. If you want some style try the Voopoo Drag 2. If you want a shockproof device have a look at the Geekvape Aegis.
Cheers ^^
The first question is MTL or DL. MTL should approximate your previous vaping experiences whereas DL vapes are the ones that produce large clouds.
1. Avoid SMOK mods. Poor quality control, cheap parts, nonexistant company support.
2. Read my Good Starter Setups for a Beginner Vaper. If any questions, report back.
3. What's your price range? You can get a very decent setup for under $60. With a bit more money invested than that, you generally get better construction and quality control that will be more reliable and durable over time, and a better chipset that may be more battery efficient and dependable.
4. You don't necessarily need a 100 - 200 watt mod if you will only be vaping at 20 - 30 watts. A high wattage mod generally uses at least two 18650 batteries or a higher mAh internal battery, which will last longer per charge, but these mods will be larger and heavier than a single battery, lower wattage mod, and not as "pocket friendly".
5. Tanks: Choice is basically between a low wattage, mouth-to-lung tank; or a higher wattage, sub-ohm coil direct-to-lung tank. Description of both are in the above blog.
6. I frequently recommend the Innokin Kroma - Zenith tank starter kit, or the Geekvape Mini Aegis - Cerberus tank starter kit. I plan on giving my daughter the Mini Aegis mod with an Innokin Zenith tank for Christmas.* The Mini Aegis is waterproof and shockproof, and the Zenith tank is for MTL vapers (which she is). The Cerberus tank is more of a DTL tank.
*You don't have to buy a "starter kit" consisting of a mod and tank made by the same manufacturer. You can use a mod or tank made by different manufacturers if you wish.
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Yes, you can use different tanks on the Kroma. The Zenith tank that comes with the Kroma starter kit is a great tank, however.
Okay. Thats super then. Thankyou. I just didnt want to invest in something that i would perhaps regret in the future
You can use different tanks with it. The mod itself is ok but of somewhat limited life due to it being a sealed mod and having a MicroUSB2 connector. It should work though. The real prize of the kroma kit is the zenith atty. the mod is just sort of what it comes with. It’s usable though
Just an update. Visited my local shop and after trying a few mods i ended up leaving with an obs cube. I just liked the way it felt as i was using it. Also got some wicked glazed donut juice haha
My recent visits my local vape shops have been unpleasant and I avoid them. There have been some vape lounges though that I visited which was informative and had pleasant folks. Vape shops usually try to sell stuff in their best interest and not the buyer. Hopefully, things work out well with you. The above suggestions were informative and good choices for a new vapor.
Vape shops can vary in inventory and employee knowledge. If you find a good one you'll absorb some knowledge and get to see the new hardware up close. I'm fortunate to have Stormy's Vapor Cellar about a mile from the house. Carolyn and her sister are long time ECF members who started the business in their basement and now have several locations in middle Georgia.
Still don’t know what the difference is between a vape lounge and a vape shop. Couches?
I would think it would be something like that. I know one shop near me has a couple tables and a couch for people to sit on. In the few times Ive been in there though I have yet to see anyone just sitting and lounging in there. That doesnt necessarily mean anything though. They probably are more like a cigar bar where people go to hang out and smoke and chat together than just a cigar shop (as a way of comparison) where you only go to buy.
depending on where you live, vaping may be banned in doors, so a shop is just to buy from, a lounge they have possibly paid for a license to allow vaping in there and have approved ventilation and such
Probably means couches. Below are images of the vape shop lounge that I worked at a few years ago in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, this particular facility no longer exists. It was located in a suburban strip mall, and the owner of the mall decided to tear down the mall and sell the property off.
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That’s too bad. Awful nice looking tasting bar for one.Probably means couches. Below are images of the vape shop lounge that I worked at a few years ago in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, this particular facility no longer exists. It was located in a strip mall, and the owner of the mall decided to tear down the mall and sell the property off.
Personally the only places I’ve seen that sell vape stuff and don’t have couches are mostly either tobacco stores or head shops.
A “lounge” IMHO should also have food and beer/wine and entertainment or something. That’s what “lounge” means around here anyway.
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We never had alcohol as we didn't have a liquor license, but in the summer we would throw parties about once a month with free food and pop. The CEO would grill chicken, burgers, and hotdogs outside of the store. Contests for customers to win free gear or e-liquid. Good times.
We never had alcohol as we didn't have a liquor license, but in the summer we would throw parties about once a month with free food and pop. The CEO would grill chicken, burgers, and hotdogs outside of the store. Contests for customers to win free gear or e-liquid. Good times.
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