vamo or SVD

[chanelvaps]

I too am looking to branch out into the world of Mods. Just when I thought I had made up my mind to do the Innokin SVD, today I start to hear better things about the Vamo. For one thing, on the Forum, under personal vaping tools, there is no Forum for the SVD. I plan to invest in AW batteries and a Nitecore charger (research I have read here tells me that)
Do I need a tank airflow controller for both?
Can anybody give me their thoughts on this? Like to hear from owners of both SVD and Vamo

Thanks

 

[chanelvaps]

Should have asked this. Which one is less confusing to learn. I do not want to take a class on this-just want a better vaping experience.

 

[jclay1192]

i got an airflow controller for my vamo v5.. got my MVP the day after and i'm in love with that + an iclear 30

 

[Jwdevin]

I have an SVD and use it with a DCT, evods and Protanks. I do not use a tank air flow controller. I have never had any issues with mine mostly use it in variable wattage mode. I use it to measure the resistance of the coils I wrap for my RBA.

 

[KrisAinTX]

I've given away both of my Vamos (V2 and V3) and have held on to my SVD. I prefer the SVD in all fields; looks, feel, performance, durability, reliability.

 

[basylica]

I haven't owned either, but i've heard better things about a SVD. Vamos are great starters and not bad, but SVD is a better quality IMHO.

 

[DKP#]

I've read of lots of people complain about 510 thread problems, flaking finish, and accidental setting changes on the Vamo.
SVD users are happy with their APV. It's durable and well made

Here's my favorite SVD post.

Going 5 months on mine. Dropped onto my brick porch once. Chipped my brick. Don't ask how much it was going to cost to fix it.

I've noticed there are no Innokin product forums. Hmmm.

Woo Hoo!!! mine arrived as I was typing this post....

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I own the Vamo V2 and V3 and the quality is hit and miss with many vapers. When it was first released a year ago the Vamo was a GREAT budget buy but there are better quality Mods available for about the same price. Innokin seems to be head and shoulders above other brands in regards to quality.

 

[wv2win]

I have the Vamo V5 (SS) and have found it has a better "fit & finish" than the Vamo V2. I also much prefer the 3-button operation of the Vamo over the SVD. But I believe the threading on the SVD is better than on the Vamo.

 

[weare138]

you dont NEED an air flow controller. its optional. I like my vamo. I use the protank mini or good old fashion low resistance 510 atomizers.

 

[evan le'garde]

Short skinny version. I broke my Vamo V4 the day i got it. How ?, huh, I got an airflow controller the same day, put it on the vamo and the grommit popped out and i got an error. Took hours to fix. Will never use the airflow controller again.

I am in the market for an SVD and will get one sooner or later.

 

[Bill Oso]

I own a VAMO V2 in stainless steel and an SVD and I prefer the VAMO:

1) The SVD makes a louder electrical buzz/humm sound when fired than does the VAMO.

2) I don't care for the SVD's plastic fire button (the VAMO's is metal).

3) I like the button configuration on the VAMO; the SVD's buttons are all over the place and jut out quite a bit (pocket snagger).

4) The battery cap is a different color than the rest of the device on the SVD, the VAMO's is the same color (just aesthetically more pleasing to me). Also, the VAMO is a little shorter in length overall than the SVD.

The only thing I like better on the SVD is that tanks/atomizers sit flush when mounted on the 510 connection whereas on the VAMO they protrude slightly to leave a gap for air flow. This design is perhaps less stable and you may be more prone to stripping the 510 threading if the VAMO is dropped.

 

[DKP#]

The only thing I like better on the SVD is that tanks/atomizers sit flush when mounted on the 510 connection whereas on the VAMO they protrude slightly to leave a gap for air flow. This design is perhaps less stable and you may be more prone to stripping the 510 threading if the VAMO is dropped.

I've heard this from others. Looking up a picture of the ring, it looks like at least one of the holes goes all the way through for air flow. Couldn't you unscrew the ring a little and tighten it up against the atty to stabilize it? I do this with a nova on an ego battery and it works well.

 

[smokinMelissa]

I'm currently using the VAMO and have just recently heard of the SVD.. I"m going to be watching the thread to see comments from those experienced with both.

 

[denmonkey]

My svd arrived last week or so and my beauty ring had 2 holes in it instead of just the one. Air flow is not an issue

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[second2none]

one of the buttons lost its click less than 2 months in on the Vamo , What the future holds for it im still unsure....

 

[BryanCN]

I'm in the same boat..I want something new,but which one. Vamo,SVD,SID,Zmax????

 

[Jonathan Tittle]

Airflow with the SVD is a non-issue. I've had mine for a while and love it; zero issues. The SVD is rock-solid and it's a telescoping mod, so you're not limited on battery configurations. It'll run as small or large as you want (up to an 18650 battery). The buttons are on the center and sides, but it makes usage easier when you're vaping. You can simply click the button to move up and down in voltage or wattage all while vaping without having to think about it.

That said, previous vamo versions have suffered from issues with the center pin being pushed down when slightly over-tightening it. I've had no issues from the SVD with this and when I first got it, I put it through the ringer. The fire button may be plastic, but it's not anything you're going to break with normal use. Now if you take a hammer to it, well - both of them are going to take some damage .