VaporShark rDNA

[cynik]

Move south of the border and you'll find them a lot more reasonably priced. Move south across the border one more time you'll find them even less expensive! Hmmmm, I wonder what the cost of vape gear is in Mexico?

Towards the more serious side (but not quite) -
What is reasonably priced? I don't even want to go to McDonalds any more, get a lot better meal for less at one local Robertos fast food Mexican food places or one of their copycatters to include Albertos, Alibertos, Filibertos, Gualbertos, Adalbertos, Rubertos, Rolbertos, etc...


On the serious side - a good deal is when the seller gets what they think is reasonable and the buyer gets what they thought was worthy of their money.

For you if that includes a 1 year warranty, there are only two AV/AW I know of that have that. A Provari or the soon to be released ipv 50w Box mod by pioneer4you.

I beg to differ. IMO, a good deal reflects the current state of supply/demand, overhead, and production costs. VS doesn't even have their own factory AFAIK (correct me if I'm wrong). And Evolv does all the manufacturing and QC for the chips.

A person can buy a metal tube with a switch for $1000 and try justify that it's a good deal. Most people would consider it foolish.

I do have the IPV2 50W (it's been out a couple weeks now) because it's a great deal. It doesn't *have* to have a 1 year warranty, you missed the point. That was specifically intended for the what I thought of the VS pricing.

In the end, you buy what you can buy, and afford what you can afford. I do like the VS rDNA. I was just offering an opinion on what I think is reasonable pricing. But, hey, what do I know...

 

[jakematic]

And Evolv does all the manufacturing and QC for the chips.

And Yihi makes the chips for Pioneer4you.
As far as I am aware nobody makes their own chips outside of Innokin [prior to the DNAexp] and ProVape.

Keep an eye on the IPV2 - the news hitting the internet about problems and recalls is alarming.
I truly hope yours doesn't have an issue.

On the pricing, I'm willing to pay a little more for quality [read: value] and a proven track record.
My friend Johnny buys cheap plastic plant pots at the dollar store every year due to failure rates; I buy more expensive locally made clay versions that will last forever with proper care.

As John at Evolv said, 'if your house burns down it's no longer an excellent customer experience'

 

[cynik]

And Yihi makes the chips for Pioneer4you.
As far as I am aware nobody makes their own chips outside of Innokin [prior to the DNAexp] and ProVape.

Keep an eye on the IPV2 - the news hitting the internet about problems and recalls is alarming.
I truly hope yours doesn't have an issue.

On the pricing, I'm willing to pay a little more for quality [read: value] and a proven track record.
As John at Evolv said, 'if your house burns down it's no longer an excellent customer experience'

Except P4U is selling them for a lot cheaper. You missed the point entirely. I was talking about how making your own chips--significantly raising overhead--would/should affect pricing.

You seem to be working under the assumption that I'm hating on VaporShark. I never said they were terribly overpriced, just that it could be better. I'm actually getting one myself as I've mentioned earlier in the thread.

Jeez, you offer an opinion and people get so defensive.

 

[jakematic]

Except P4U is selling them for a lot cheaper. You missed the point entirely.

They are not selling a DNA that's made in a country with more expensive overhead, so I'm not sure that is a fair comparison.

You seem to be working under the assumption that I'm hating on VaporShark. I never said they were terribly overpriced, just that it could be better. I'm actually getting one myself as I've mentioned earlier in the thread.

Jeez, you offer an opinion and people get so defensive.

Not assuming anything other than people get emotional on forums because it's difficult to read intent with text alone
Invariably cost discussions end in an ugly way because many folks are simply looking for 'cheap'

 

[cynik]

They are not selling a DNA that's made in a country with more expensive overhead, so I'm not sure that is a fair comparison.




Not assuming anything other than people get emotional on forums because it's difficult to read intent with text alone
Invariably cost discussions end in an ugly way because many folks are simply looking for 'cheap'

I was never comparing the two. The other mod just got mentioned.

Agree with your last point, though. People will pay what they want to pay.

 

[XBarbarian]

yep.. in the mark to market world we lil people live in.. goods are only priced at what the market will bear

mark to model.. on the other hand...go go FASB! =(

anywho, luvin my rDNA

 

[GunMonkeyINTL]

GunMonkeyINTL, why don't you get a rDNA vs DNA. With the rDNA you have 2100mah battery which is field replaceable with a small Philips screwdriver. Additionally you can go with higher mah batteries so the rDNA lasts even longer on a single charge.

I can see wanting a backup DNA, but with a rDNA all you really need for backup is a spare battery.

If I were to buy a backup, I'd want 1 DNA and 1 rDNA. Use the rDNA as my main mod, and when it's battery dies, switch to the DNA while the rDNA is charging.

I did order the rDNA...it's the subject of this thread. The thought of a backup is because devices do get broken, stolen, chomped by zombies etc.

 

[GunMonkeyINTL]

GunMonkeyINTL Why do you prefer the gunmetal front to black colour?

It was the only option they had when I ordered, though I reckon it is what I would have ordered anyway.

I guess I think black can look kind of cheap, as can silver, but a deep blackish silver, say gunmetal, looks more refined to me. Besides, I'm putting an orange skin on it and will just as well spray paint it if I don't like the color. I never get too hung up in stuff like that.

 

[GunMonkeyINTL]

GunMonkeyINTL Why do you prefer the gunmetal front to black colour?

You seem to be struggling with the color choice. Maybe you should wait for the electric blue one coming out next month.

I hear sea foam green in 2015.

 

[Streetrat]

After waiting forever for the tracking to Update (since 8/2) ...it finally updated late last night... my RDNA will be at my house waiting for me when I get off work.. Gunmetal with Grey skin... WOOHOOOO I can't wait to try it!!!

 

[XBarbarian]

so.. I have yet to put a RDA ( Dripper atty )on this VS rDNA

I have a Tobh and a Atomic, both dual coil. Was thinking about buying another RDA, but for starters.. Ill use one of those.

Clint.. what sort of build are you using for your RDA's on the VS at what watts? Or any others in here..anyone using a dripper on their VS? what ohms? single or dual coils? watts?

thanks

 

[Streetrat]

I plan on using my Brass monkey clone.. dual 26g coils running at .70 ohm. I usually dont run anything lower than that...I'm not a huge cloud chaser.

 

[Mr.Mann]

I plan on using my Brass monkey clone.. dual 26g coils running at .70 ohm. I usually dont run anything lower than that...I'm not a huge cloud chaser.

If that's you in your avi, I am not sure you can do anything but HUGE! LOL

 

[ClintS]

so.. I have yet to put a RDA ( Dripper atty )on this VS rDNA

I have a Tobh and a Atomic, both dual coil. Was thinking about buying another RDA, but for starters.. Ill use one of those.

Clint.. what sort of build are you using for your RDA's on the VS at what watts? Or any others in here..anyone using a dripper on their VS? what ohms? single or dual coils? watts?

thanks

I'm a fairly new vaper (5 months) so I'm experimenting a lot and just got my first Vapor Shark about a month ago. Both the Tobh and Atomic are great - no real need for others. But then there is always the GAS syndrome (gear acquisition syndrome)! Proof follows.

For RDAs: Zenith V2, Mephisto, Magma, and Tugboat; I've run builds on all of these from .6 to 1.4 and from 10 - 30 watts. They're all experiments to me so both single and dual coils.

With the RDAs I'm more inclined to use builds around .7 or .8 using 14 watts and higher. I also seem to start my day at the low end and increase the wattage through the day to 25 watts and then decrease the wattage as evening comes. Most of the day is probably spent around 18-22 watts.

For RBAs: Kayfun Lite V2 and Russian 91% V2; .9 - 1.7 builds from 7 - 13 watts. Generally vaping around 9 - 10.5 watts.

I realize this is no like no answer for an answer - it's just where I'm at

 

[Limpar]

I've noticed from the pictures posted that some rDNA's have "DNA" and some have "rDNA" printed on them. I'm guessing that the ones with "rDNA" are the second batch. Can anyone tell me if this lettering is laser etched or just printed? Thanks and enjoy those devices.

 

[Tooth Tamer]

I've noticed from the pictures posted that some rDNA's have "DNA" and some have "rDNA" printed on them. I'm guessing that the ones with "rDNA" are the second batch. Can anyone tell me if this lettering is laser etched or just printed? Thanks and enjoy those devices.

i just ordered mine last month late and my rDNA is etched

 

[Pedrobear]

Few pics, everybody loves pics! Excuse the desk.... Coil is single 1.6ohm at 13-14w daily- 20W for morning kick.



Bad wife, bad!

 

[XBarbarian]

ordered mine last month ( see thread ) mine is etched.. but it says DNA not rDNA. but ya.. etched is better than printed.

Pedrobear.. AWESOME!

ClintS - GOOD Info.. Thank you SIr. yep, its all about experimenting I reckon. I ran my Tobh @ .80, dual coils. 20-25 watts worked great! Thanks for posting your info!

welcome all new family members to the VS rDNA

 

[Hightower]

Does anyone one what it means when the ohm reading on the rDNA screen is flashing?

I've been running 2.3ohm coils on ProTank II's. No flashing ohms reading.

Only when I stick a kayfun re-buildable with 1.0 ohms does the ohm reading on the screen flash from 7-10 watts. If I go past 10 watts the ohm reading stops flashing.

Any ideas?

 

[lipadj46]

Does anyone one what it means when the ohm reading on the rDNA screen is flashing?

I've been running 2.3ohm coils on ProTank II's. No flashing ohms reading.

Only when I stick a kayfun re-buildable with 1.0 ohms does the ohm reading on the screen flash from 7-10 watts. If I go past 10 watts the ohm reading stops flashing.

Any ideas?

That means the chip is not regulating and firing at the battery voltage. Its the way the DNA chip works at low voltage