Want some opinions...

[GSandra32]

So I've been using my 510 for almost a year now, and I like it. However I hate the battery life on it.
So I think I'm at the time where I want to find another one, that works as good, but the batteries last a lot longer. I want something that's slim still, I don't like the looks of the really big ones.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Sly9377]

Have you tried the mega XL battery for the 510? I just got one and it really seems to make a difference

 

[GSandra32]

Does that work with the regular 510 atomizers as well?

 

[uba egar320]

Ego's seem to be the popular choice for folks wanting to stay with their 510 gear. I don't own one, but it won't take long for an ego lover to pop up and give you the details. Just hang tight for a minute or two. Good luck.

 

[mohawkx]

Opinions? You want some? OK. Get over your attachment to cigarette look alikes. You gave up smoking a year ago. Time to move on to the next step. Get a Riva510 for 30 bucks and all your 510 stuff will still work on it. I recommend boge510lr cartos with it. Then you can stop endlessly fiddling with attys and just vape instead of fiddle.

 

[GSandra32]

I like the look of the new tank systems they have out now. I think I might have to upgrade or something.

 

[GSandra32]

HA it has nothing to do with a cigarette look alike. I just prefer something smaller to something that looks like it holds an actual battery. Just a personal thing. But I will look into the Riva.

 

[txtumbleweed]

The Riva 750 SE is small and carries a powerful punch. You can buy a kit for around 30.00 at Liberty Flights. It is a little bigger around than a 510 but if you want longer battery life it is your best buy and better than the ego IMO.

 

[Nomoreash]

If you want to stay the same diameter but longer and 510 the Mega that Sly mentioned is about the only choice 280mah. The KR808 280mah is another choice but uses a different connection.

If you don't mind going with a slightly larger diameter battery(more cigar shaped) the Riva or Ego would be my personal recommendation, 650 mAh and up. They really aren't that big, I consider them small now and once you are free from the constant charging cycles of the regular 510 size won't matter.

 

[swedishfish]

I like the look of the new tank systems they have out now. I think I might have to upgrade or something.

They aren't without their problems.

I'd go with the Riva ego, and look for a sale and buy the tank atty and a pack of tanks to give them a try. Good Prophets has them on sale for $10 sometimes.

 

[GSandra32]

They just look like they are a whole bunch bigger. Maybe they aren't. I haven't seen one in person so I don't know for sure.
But you are probably right. It would be worth it to not have to charge a battery every 2 hours.

 

[swedishfish]

I have an ego and a 510 and they're about the same length. The diameter of the battery is fatter on the ego. Someone said the diameter is about the size of a dime which is pretty accurate. In fact, someone just posted a picture- I'll see if I can find the thread. They aren't as big as they look in the picture.

edit: here's the thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/181030-riva-901-kr808d-carts-2.html

 

[GSandra32]

Yeah they definitely look a lot bigger than a dime in diameter. It would be great if you could find that thread, if not no big deal

 

[Sgt.Taz]

Your limited in the slim size range. My wife was resistive about using the eGo batteries until she didn't have to switch batts anymore. I bought her a Pink 1000 mAh eGo battery and a Pink eGo-T atty. Now she just enjoys her vaping. You have the 510 stuff already so pick up one or two eGo batts and see if it's that big of an issue in size. Don't have to break the bank by getting a whole kit and not be happy with it. for about $20.00 you can find a couple of eGo's to use with the 510 stuff and if you don't like it you can probably sell off the batts in the classifieds and recover your costs.

 

[GSandra32]

So the eGo batteries will work with the 510 atomizers? If so I'll probably just do that.

 

[mohawkx]

Here is a pic and a run down of the riva510 from liberty flights. Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510

I've go a standard 510 ecig with a carto on the end and for comparison. The round part of the riva that goes in your mouth is the same diameter as the 510 cigarette look alike. The riva is also 1/4 inch longer than a standard 510 ecig. This should give you an idea of size comparison. I just put a riva over a dime and the diameter of the riva is MUCH smaller than a dime.

They also sell egos also and ego is a very good product.

 

[GSandra32]

Thanks Mohawkx Am looking into all the options.
I've been lurking in the forums for a long time, but first time I have posted. Everyone has been great.
Thanks

 

[dormouse]

Just get the Joye 510 mega xl batteries. 280mah for 60% more battery charge. They do need a different PCC (VaporKings.com sells the 510 Mega PCC with an adapter that also lets you charge a short 510 battery in it).

I recommend the manual mega xl batteries. With a Boge cartomizer, 510 mega xl is 128mm long.

Or get a nice PCC for your short 510 batteries like the PCC at NoSMokeVA.com and carry a charged Riva 510 battery with you for if you run out of power. Both 510 and Riva 510 can use standard resistance 510 attys or cartos (I use cartos). You just can't use LR stuff on the slim 510 nor use Riva's charger on slim 510s.

 

[swedishfish]

Yes, but you're better off getting the kit because you can't use the 510 charger for ego batteries.

 

[DC2]

Yes, but you're better off getting the kit because you can't use the 510 charger for ego batteries.

I was under the impression that you could use the 510 charger, but that it will take a very long time to charge.