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i never used the kgo and when i tried the twist i wasn't impressed. not saying that its bad, but having a few vv mods that i regularly use gave it a unfair advantage. so it would be hard for me to say which is better, since i don't like going by reviews but more so what i have used and tried.

as for a tank setup, most people that i know that use tanks. seem to enjoy the smoketech or any of the dct tank setups. which is also one of my main ways of vaping behind dripping. if i had enough time in the day to drip 10mls worth of juice i would totally do so.
 

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    This is the tank I use, it's inexpensive, has a screw that comes off to aid refills, and won't slide. I'd recommend a variety of carto for them tho, Boge and Smoktech are having production issues.

    The Kgo should be fine for most vaping unless that's your only battery- then, sure, get a Twist.
     

    Dauslyn

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    I just bought the VPX Cartomator from HappyVaper here in Canada - im a die-hard dripper, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about with carto/tank setups.

    Though I burned my first carto, I got the hang of things with the second carto I tried. Its a cheap polycarbonate tank, but I really like it - good TH, taste, and vapor. Might be an option if you're just looking to try something out.

    No experience with the Twist, sorry - have a Lavatube and love it.
     

    Dominicanto

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    My first vv device was a twist and it's a great device. Do keep in mind that like any Kgo/Ego style battery the battery is the device. How long it will last I can't be sure, but if used heavily you figure 6 to 9 months. For the price, it can't be beat. If you're really looking for a long term VV solution, you might consider starting out with a Lavatube or similar device ($60 and up). You can buy batteries for it that will last you a day (depending on how much you vape) and the battery can be replaced and bought at most any online vape shop for $8 to $12 (depending on brand and mah rating). But the device should hold up for a long time. Some of the Lavatubes and other such devices will also tell you the resistance (ohms) of the tank or atty you've attached to it. Part of the advantage of a VV device is being able to adjust your voltage by the resistance of your device and having a PV that can tell you your resistance makes that easier. The twist is just a battery so it doesn't have that capability. Still, you might do fine adjusting by "feel" (eg. Twist until the vapor, flavor and throat hit are where you want them). Your budget will be the determining factor at the end of the day. all told, should you decide to upgrade to a fancier VV, the twist makes for an excellent backup device. You can't really go wrong.

    Novas for me are hit or miss (mostly hits and it could be due to the version I have which is older than the 2.5s available now). Easy to fill, easy to clean, looks nice, you can use your own drip tip and replaceable coil heads are pretty cheap. But, like any wick style clearo, you may get muted flavor, the occasional dry hit and you will quickly learn that this thing prefers to be on its side to wick juice properly, especially after your at half capacity in the tank. Not a knock on the Vivi as this is true of most, if not all, clearos, but important to note. Again, for the price, not much to lose and if you like it all the better. If you do buy a twist be sure to pick up a metal twist on "skirt" that you will screw on to the twist first, followed by the Nova. This gives it a sleeker look and helps stabilize the nova (which is much wider than the twist) so that you don't accidentally snap it off the battery if it gets caught with something. I wish I had a link to one handy so that you can see what it is, but you'll find it nearly on every shop under the accessories category where adapters and such are listed. And finally, get the 1000 mah battery. Yes, it's as long as a lavatube or Provari with the extended cap, but the extra battery life is worth it.

    Whew! Sorry for the long reply and hope this helps!
     

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    One more thing...

    I was given a Kanger T2 clearo to test out by my local vape shop. It looks a lot like the mini nova (2.5ml) that just came out at GotVapes. It holds 2.4ml, and is meant to fit on an Ego battery and looks great on a Twist. It still has that quirk where you need to swish the liquid after the half way mark to wick it well, but I've found everything else much better than the Stardusts or Novas. Tons of vapor, better flavor than any clearo I've tried, great throat hit, easy to clean (not as easy as the nova), very easy to refill and the heads are cheaper to buy than the nova heads (as low as $1.50 in some spots) at 5 different resistances. What I really like is that it's fiddle free. I've not had a clearo that didn't give me issues at times with dry hits or inconsistency in other aspects of the vape where the T2 just works. Big fan of this and worth a try. Not sure if others have tried it and please chime in with your thoughts. Not a tank, per se, but big enough for a good few hours in the day and really just .4ml less than the standard Vivi Nova.
     

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    I just bought A DCT today. I have high hopes for it, but as its not here yet, I can not tell you how it performs.

    As for TW, their shop is close by my house, and is the only vape lounge that I know about. But as for their stuff....some of their juices are good and some not so good. I have had no issues with their bats, and I am actually using one of their LR tanks right now, but Its not the best in the world. They are not bad, but they are kinda pricey and you can get better stuff for cheaper elsewhere.
     
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    ShogaNinja

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    I'd go with a Vivi Nova. It's the best tank on the market IMO.

    Here's what you won't hear from everyone else who suggests a Vision V3 Clearomizer (The Stardust). It doesn't work well with the KGO. The draw is so tight it's ridiculous. You have to learn a whole new way to vape it. The Vivi Nova has airflow issues of its own but at least you can easily adjust them. The Stardust is a very disposable unit (even if they claim to be rebuildable now) because they crack all the time and if you don't know how to rewick them the coils will eventually start touching and it's curtains for them.
     

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    I just got a mini viva nova and I'm using it with the 1.8 ohm head and an eGo C upgrade battery.
    I've got a twist on the way and I do expect its higher voltage will be even better (fingers crossed).
    Anyway, I'm no expert but I have tried a bunch of different combinations now and this one has worked the best.
    It requires no fiddling with it, I fill it in the morning put it on a fresh battery and I'm set for the work day.
    So far it just works. No topping off or carrying a bunch of stuff around etc... Tons of warm vapor.
    I used to rate the ecigs I tried by if they produced as much vapor as a cigarette produced smoke.
    You'd have to light up a full pack at once to produce the same amount of smoke as the amount of vapor this puts out :)
    I did try the new rebuildable stardusts and I agree with ShogaNinja. I didn't have any breakage problems, but I found the draw to be too tight for me. The mini viva nova has a nice easy draw. Some folks like the tight draw, so it does go back to personal taste...
     
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