What method of vaping gives u the best taste? (cart's, vivi's, ect)

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Best is dripping. Next RBA. Next cartos or carto+ tank, Next Genuine Vision Vivi Nova Tank. You have to be sure to match the correct ohms to the PV you're using. Also can enlarge the air holes in the Vivi to give better draw. Have to also understand being able to adjust the voltage makes a huge diff IMO.
 
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I started vaping with cartomizers. I added clearomizers to the carts temporarily until one melted because of a strawberry-lemonade flavor. I then moved on to mods and pyrex or polypropylene-tubed cartotanks. Tried Vivi Nova tanks, which pratically speaking are just large clearomizers. I'm now not a fan of any string-wicked delivery device because of their penchant to mute flavors. I just recently tried a clearomizer again just for kicks - nope, ain't gonna happen.

So I've been pretty much using cartotanks for several months exclusively. Excellent flavor. The tank itself lasts forever and just requires cartomizer replacements every 1-3 weeks.

Recently introduced myself to Genesis-style RBA's (AGA T2). When working well, they are another step up from cartotanks. They do have a large learning curve and do not work right-out-of-the-box. You have to educate yourself on how to set them up which can be pretty time-consuming in itself. The wicks and coils you make yourself theoretically last a month or more.
 
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thank you very much for the advice, it seems like carto tanks r a good option, dripping is too inconvenient for me, and the RBA.. i would like to learn how to use one some day but i want immediate results without the trial and error atm. When i have a stock of cartos i could invest in a rba and then start meddling around with it so if i mess up i still have the cartos to fall back on. Thank you guys :3. One more thing, are the low res boge's generally considered the carto's to be picking up?
 

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thank you very much for the advice, it seems like carto tanks r a good option, dripping is too inconvenient for me, and the RBA.. i would like to learn how to use one some day but i want immediate results without the trial and error atm. When i have a stock of cartos i could invest in a rba and then start meddling around with it so if i mess up i still have the cartos to fall back on. Thank you guys :3. One more thing, are the low res boge's generally considered the carto's to be picking up?
I don't think you will find a consensus on the Smoktech v. Boge LR carto issue. Like so much else in vaping, it's a matter of individual preference. I like either 1.7 or 2.0 ohm single coil Smoktech XL.
 

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thank you very much for the advice, it seems like carto tanks r a good option, dripping is too inconvenient for me, and the RBA.. i would like to learn how to use one some day but i want immediate results without the trial and error atm. When i have a stock of cartos i could invest in a rba and then start meddling around with it so if i mess up i still have the cartos to fall back on. Thank you guys :3. One more thing, are the low res boge's generally considered the carto's to be picking up?

If you're using an eGo class PV I found the best were SMOKTECH C.C.V. LR 1.7 OHM XL CARTOMISERS (THE RESURRECTOR) (Box of 5) aka Smok Tech cartos. They hold 1.8 ml of juice. If ever rebuilding heads. RBAs you'll need a multi tester for safety/ properly measuring the ohms and making sure there's no shorts.
Here's a Resurrector review

 

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One more thing, are the low res boge's generally considered the carto's to be picking up?

Not necessarily. It depends upon what type of vape you might prefer.

Low resistance will cook the e-liquids at a higher heat, resulting in a warmer vapor and a perceived harder throat hit, and just possibly affect the flavor of some juices negatively.

Standard resistance will cook the e-liquid at a lower heat, resulting in a cooler vapor, less perceived throat hit, and possibly better flavor perception.

So it all depends upon your experience and preference, your flavors vaped, and your battery-powered device. I'd recommend trying both low and standard resistance to see which YOU prefer.

I for one prefer a cooler vape. It is smooth and flavorful. Low resistance to me was too harsh.
 
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I love my carto tanks but i'll be the first to admit they give something like 90% pure flavor to me where as clearomizers go much lower like a 70-80% range. Like Baditude i just recently bought an RBA (Cobra) and while it really is 100% uncut vapor when perfect it's a process to make the coil and wick. I've had all my supplies and the genny for two weeks and its only been vaping smooth for about 5 days here and there because i keep undoing it and improving it later with new things I've learned from youtubes many wonderful tutorials or on ecf. This is why having only one RBA is great for me, it's a hobby when I'm at home and carto tanks leave the house with me.
 

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ill try both smoktech n boges then, i wasn't sure which were the popular picks, and after using low n high ohm vivi's i think i prefer the 2.4 range ones actually, probably a similar difference with the carts. Btw im using an Ego VV battery for those wondering.(Looking into the vamo or lavatube when i can afford them)

Then you'd prolly want 2.4 ohms as they give the widest range with VV. The ST 1.7 are great for 3.7- 4.0 volts- gives a very warm vape.
 

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    It isn't as easy as saying cartos are best, dripping is best, gennies are best, or rba's, etc,etc are best. You might love something for the same reason that I hate it. Guess that's why we had about 1000 different tobacco products to choose from.

    The good news is we all give you permission to find whatever it is that you might like best, and there is no shortage of choices.
     

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    I personally like the vivi nova mega. Since I am not a liquid connoisseur The taste is adequate for my purposes. I am more interested in cost, longevity, ease of use and if rebuildable. The cartos may provide somewhat of a better vape but you have to continually buy new ones and they are a bit dependent on whether you get a good batch or not, that to me is a negative.
     
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