Upgrading....suggestions?

[ZeDD0033]

Hello all. Time has come for me to put on some big boy pants and upgrade my equipment.

I'm currently running 2 batteries in succession.

One vision spinner 2 1600 mah
one e fire 1000 mah
And mainly a kanger aerotank mini v2. But I also have a mini protank 3 that's gathering some dust


For my battery I'm looking at the Istick 50w. But I've heard the mvp 3 is a go to for many.

Although there's 20 more watts and a bigger battery on the istick, is it really worth it? Like what's the practical working ranges required for tanks vs atomizers etc.

I know that ones basically a matter of opinion. But this is where I'm really stumped

Clearomizers...I have very limited experience vaping and have only used what I posted before. Kanger has seemed good so far and I was pleased with the aerotank mini for where I started. Although there has been some issues leaking but I'm wondering if this is a universal problem

I'm also thinking about getting an rda. They're pretty cheap as I recall and its another frontier to explore.

Anyways. I'm swimming out here guys. Any suggestions, especially regarding the different applications of wattages and help on zeroing in on a clearo is much appreciated


Thanks everyone!
Cheers

 

[Wolfenstark]

There will be fans for both devices.
Haven't read every comment on them so some may be having issues with the devices but from what Ive read the istick 50 gets mostly good reviews.
I have the original istick and its been good so I would get the 50w istick just based on that.
Don't know the prices between the two but price wise i would want the mvp 3 to be considerably less but again some may have it and say its worth more.

 

[ZeDD0033]

There will be fans for both devices.
Haven't read every comment on them so some may be having issues with the devices but from what Ive read the istick 50 gets mostly good reviews.
I have the original istick and its been good so I would get the 50w istick just based on that.
Don't know the prices between the two but price wise i would want the mvp 3 to be considerably less but again some may have it and say its worth more.

Yea I am leaning on the istick. It looks a little smaller and ergonomic. What would you suggest for tanks ? I've heard some people suggest low ohms is the way to go but I'm not sure on the exact differences

 

[smacuser]

I just replaced my old twist with the iStick 30w.

Eleaf Istick 30W Full Kit - $40.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes
Coupon code; forum (edit; may or may not still be good); knocked it down to $34 - free shipping.

Ordered it on Sunday and received it yesterday. They have the 50w, as well.

Now, I feel the need to get some sort of sub tank to justify the extra watts.

But instead, I have my eye on a nautilus mini and then go get some 1 ohm cisco spec/HH replacement coils to go with it.
http://www.avidvaper.com/aspire-nautilus-cisco-spec-hh-replacement-coils/

 

[Wissel Joe]

I have a Kamry 20 they are 23 watts and sub ohm to .3 I have mine with a Eleaf Melo sub tank awesome combo
Plus you can get the pair for under $50. I have another Kamry on order (if it ever gets here 88evape has the slowest shipping ever)
I recommend checking them out they are definatly worth it.

 

[DaveP]

iStick was designed for higher ohm coils, but the 50W looks as if it's performing well at all ranges and appears to be a buck-boost circuit with 2 to 10 volt range.

The chart shows output performance at .4 ohms and 1.9 ohms.
iStick 50W oscilloscope power check (credits YouTube: Dirk Oberhaus) - Imgur

 

[ZeDD0033]

I just replaced my old twist with the iStick 30w.

Eleaf Istick 30W Full Kit - $40.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes
Coupon code; forum (edit; may or may not still be good); knocked it down to $34 - free shipping.

Ordered it on Sunday and received it yesterday. They have the 50w, as well.

Now, I feel the need to get some sort of sub tank to justify the extra watts.

But instead, I have my eye on a nautilus mini and then go get some 1 ohm cisco spec/HH replacement coils to go with it.
http://www.avidvaper.com/aspire-nautilus-cisco-spec-hh-replacement-coils/

Im in Canada. And it doesn't look like Rocky Mountain vapes ships here. I'm sure I can find a place here that sells it. Although I may pay a bit more it's not that pricey regardless


I'm really torn about sub ohm vaping. The most obvious solution is just to try it and see if it's what I prefer while getting a higher resistance as well. I'll most likely end up getting both sub ohm and high resistance clearos. I'm just totally lost on which product to choose

Man vaping is fun. But it tears you apart sometimes hahha

 

[CoilinTrouble]

Get a good mod and youll be able to experience sub ohm vaping, nd if youbdont like it the sme mod will work just as well at lower wattages. The istick works well as a good basic upgrade but compared to.high quality mods out there its performance wont compare. You can get Sigelei 50w, the IPV2, and a few others that will outperform the istick. Admittedly their more intermediate to advanced devices. Theres also high quality boxes like the reo, the raptor, or the vaporsharks as well. Tons of options

 

[ZeDD0033]

Get a good mod and youll be able to experience sub ohm vaping, nd if youbdont like it the sme mod will work just as well at lower wattages. The istick works well as a good basic upgrade but compared to.high quality mods out there its performance wont compare. You can get Sigelei 50w, the IPV2, and a few others that will outperform the istick. Admittedly their more intermediate to advanced devices. Theres also high quality boxes like the reo, the raptor, or the vaporsharks as well. Tons of options

That's what's getting me lol just the options. Truthfully the only reason I'm looking at the mvp and istick is because it seems like a step up from what I'm currently using. The mod world seems incredibly foreign for myself. Although with how quickly this hobby is evolving for me it is most likely inevitable I'll go to a mod

I guess thats whatim mostly looking for. Is a transition into higher wattage and more resistance options whether high or low. From what I understand the istick 50 is able to use higher resistance attys and clearos. As well as sub ohm options. going as low As .2 ohms. The real thing I'm stuck on is attys and clearos. Mainly clearos. Once I make the leap to rda from what I understand is just trial and error and preference.

 

[inspects]

The good thing about the Kanger subtanks is they all take the same coil in different resistances. Plus you can find them on sale at times making the cost in my opinion less than what is involved rebuilding, depending on what you value your time at. Many folks like to rebuild the disposable coils just for something to tinker with in their spare time, which is great.

I have all the various iStick models, haven't had a problem with any of them.

They're inexpensive for what you're getting. Plus the batteries last a LONG time. Using the $45.00 iStick 50W I can vape for two days heavily without charging the battery. If the iSticks last a year and I don't have to screw around replacing batteries, just plug it into a usb wall cord, I'll toss the iStick and buy another one.

Good luck to you, like others said, there are many many options available, these set-ups just happen to satisfy my needs at a low cost.

 

[CoilinTrouble]

Yeah dont get me wrong, the istick works for alotta ppl, but for low subohm builds (Can.it really do 0.2?? Thatd be a really weak vape @50w) it wouldnt be able to hang. Subtanks are a good option though for at least getting into the basics of subohm vaping, but it definitely wont have the same performance as a dripper, but then again no tank ever will. I.suppose.your decision really lies in whether you want this one upgrade to keep.you content forever, or if you are wanting to collecr a few mods (Grew to.be an expensive but fun hobby)

 

[Skunk!]

Since you mentioned wanting an rda, I would suggest a Sigeli 100w+. I run mine at .2 ohms and 60 watts, and it gives me the same vape or a little bit more than my mechanicals did. If you want to do tanks, you can turn them down and use them for that too. There is more of an initial investment, but in the long run it could end up being cheaper, because it can be used for any topper you could ever need. I tried mine at 100 watts, and found that to be too much for me, so I don't personally see the need for the new 150... But to each their own.

 

[Wolfenstark]

Yea I am leaning on the istick. It looks a little smaller and ergonomic. What would you suggest for tanks ? I've heard some people suggest low ohms is the way to go but I'm not sure on the exact differences

Tanks I have that I like are the Lemo - Youde Goblin - Marquis - Kanger Subtank Mini.
I go anywhere from say 1.6Ω - 0.3Ω.
I enjoy them all. Usually the sub ohms are done with dual coils though can be done with single.
Do the sub ohm usually to use higher watts to get more vapor.

 

[godfatherI]

Just got a 50 watt from rocky mountain vapor (love those guys; sorry they don't ship to Canada). Check out pbusardo's review on it. The output is a mix of PWM and DC. It is accurate though based on his testing.

You don't need to go subohm for a great vape. I rock my kayfun4 with a 1.3 ohm coil at 16 watts. Great vape! If you were interested in a kayfun 4, instaste.de has great prices as a result of currency translation (not sure what the Canadian dollar has done with respect to the EURO) and it was here in the states in 3 days from Germany!

I love the ergonomics of the istick 50 and its battery life (didn't get it for the 50 watts).

 

[DingerCPA]

I just got an iStick 50W on Monday. I'm in love. I run Kanger PT2s (home-built coils from 1.6-2.0 ohms) Lasted over 2 days before I had to charge it. I also have some Kanger Subohm Nano tanks. I use the 0.5 ohm and 1.2 ohm heads on those (and I've learned to rebuild them too.)

I used MVP2.0's most of last year, and have added a Vamo V6 (tube mod with replaceable battery) and the iPV Mini and Mini 2 (also replaceable batteries.)

Just for giggles, I picked up an iStick 30W today, mostly for the form factor. It's only 1/2 the battery life of the 50W, but it's great for a tiny vape

Even with the 0.5 ohm Subtank coils, I don't push above 25W. I just don't like it. Others push the envelope.

I don't think you'd be disappointed in the iStick 30, 50 or the MVP 30W. Personally, I'd lean toward the iStick 50 or the MVP, for the battery life. You can then run pretty much whatever you'd like as a topper. I have an RDA, but truthfully, I don't use it much. I got it just to see what it was about. I'm really liking the Nanos - they're easy, hold enough juice, and if I want to rebuild a coil, I can.

Cheers

 

[HauntedMyst]

Get yourself an RBA rather than an RDA. While some RDA's are easier to build they don't really offer a benefit over an RBA. Get a Taifun GT or Kayfun and you have all of the taste benefits of an RDA without the hassle of having to fill it every few minutes.

 

[Wissel Joe]

I have the Kanger Nano and a Eleaf Melo the Melo blows the kanger away its a much better tank in my opinion, i can run the melo at higher watts than the nano and it has better vape and flavor than the nano,I do love kanger tanks but the Eleaf just out performs it. and its cheaper.

 

[DingerCPA]

Get yourself an RBA rather than an RDA. While some RDA's are easier to build they don't really offer a benefit over an RBA. Get a Taifun GT or Kayfun and you have all of the taste benefits of an RDA without the hassle of having to fill it every few minutes.

I wasn't sure I was ever going to sub-ohm (swore up and down last summer I wouldn't ) I picked up an Atomic RDA (about $15) to try my hand. But of course, I needed a mod that would fire sub-ohm, so I got an iPV Mini. The RDA is "cute" to me, but I don't care to have to refill every few hits. I got a couple of kayfun clones over the summer, but kept fighting with the wicking and hated the dry hits. I've since picked up the Kanger Nanos. I like the size of the tank - 2-3 mL, and that it's glass. I'm looking for a Subtank Mini, just to get the rebuildable deck. BUUUUUUUT, I've finally figured out my wicking issues on my kayfuns, soooooo, do I *REALLY* want/need another tank/RBA? Plus, it's a little too large for me (like the kayfuns and my full sized Nautilus tanks).

I could never understand the "sub-ohm" craze. With a good regulated mod, a 1.0-1.2 ohm coil, and higher VG in my juices, I get PLENTY of cloud and flavor. I actually prefer the 1.2 ohm coils in my Nanos. Call me crazy.....