Why box mods?

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CrimsonJack

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I'm seriously looking at box mods for traveling. I tend to spend oodles of time on the road and the Vamo just doesn't travel well in my shirt pocket.

While the MVP has been at the top of my list for my next mod, I think I'll wait for Innokin to release the VTR instead. :)

Oooooo that's purty!
 

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For me the biggest thing is that I like the way they feel in my hand. I like the weight (especially the MVP, it's nice and heavy - like I could chuck it across the room if I wanted to and feel quite satisfied lol) and size of it. Not rolling around is also a nice factor - and they travel well in my repurposed cellphone holder for the car. :)

I think the biggest thing for any of the mods though is that you have to like it - I can't imagine carrying something like a Provari, they're great but just don't suit me at all. Now I can't even use my emergency backup eGo batteries (on the single occasion I've needed to) without feeling like I'm gonna break it.
 

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A box mod stays put and doesn't roll away when you make a turn in your car if you set it down on the passenger seat of your car.

I'm beginning to prefer the form factor of box mods over the tube mod style. Both have their pro's and cons.



My relatively new Vapage VMod-XL, a mechanical bottom feeder with faux burrel wood case and Sagewood glass drip tip. Uses an 18650 battery that lasts me nearly two days and has an inner removeable tank that holds 9 ml of juice. The purest flavor of a drip atty with the convenience of a tank.
 
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I was just looking at the Itaste MVP on some website, and it got me wondering...what's up with box mods? Is it just a cosmetic thing, some people like a box instead of a tube type thing, or is there some benefit to the design that I'm not seeing?

I like bottom feeders aka Reo and they are the ultimate in box mods :)
 

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For me the biggest thing is that I like the way they feel in my hand. I like the weight (especially the MVP, it's nice and heavy - like I could chuck it across the room if I wanted to and feel quite satisfied lol) and size of it. Not rolling around is also a nice factor - and they travel well in my repurposed cellphone holder for the car. :)

I think the biggest thing for any of the mods though is that you have to like it - I can't imagine carrying something like a Provari, they're great but just don't suit me at all. Now I can't even use my emergency backup eGo batteries (on the single occasion I've needed to) without feeling like I'm gonna break it.
I started using an ego twist to see if I wanted to build a VV (I generally use a 5 volt box) and had the same issue, it never felt right in my hand. I was carrying my set-up a spare battery and bottle of juice in a holster when I figured out if I turn the fire button the right way and just bring the whole holster up to my face it finally feels like it should. Thinking I may just build the next mod inside a phone holster
 

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In my head i know that box mods are superior in all practical aspects derived from shape to the usual dildos but i just cant get over the fact that they just don't look cool to me.

I have to agree with this - box mods just don't look right to me. In fact, most of them look downright ugly (IMHO). I'm not going to argue that they may be better in some respects but the looks just turn me off.
 

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I have to agree with this - box mods just don't look right to me. In fact, most of them look downright ugly (IMHO). I'm not going to argue that they may be better in some respects but the looks just turn me off.

Exactly what i think about tubes but wasn't going to mention it. To me a tube mod just looks silly and they roll around if they fall over :D
 

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I started using an ego twist to see if I wanted to build a VV (I generally use a 5 volt box) and had the same issue, it never felt right in my hand. I was carrying my set-up a spare battery and bottle of juice in a holster when I figured out if I turn the fire button the right way and just bring the whole holster up to my face it finally feels like it should. Thinking I may just build the next mod inside a phone holster

I would probably kill for a cellphone-like holster I can clip onto my backpack strap and vape from without removing either my Reo or MVP. SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY
 

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I can't speak for the other box mods. With the VMod, you tilt the mod either horizontal or upside down and give the soft plastic juice bottle a squeeze, or squonk. This feeds juice into a juice well at the top of the case. I then do a primer puff on the atomizer which pulls juice into the bottom of the atty. I'm then free to take several vapes until I need to do another squonk to feed the atty more juice.

The VMod comes with 2 proprietary juice bottles, and additional ones are available for a couple of bucks at Vapage.





* Edit to answer the below post: I've not had any leaking with mine, and I've not read any complaints of this from other owners either - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/liquid-feed-apv-discussion/403576-lets-talk-about-vmod-calling-all-vmodders-those-interested-vmod.html
 
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I've got a billet box, it's definitely a box too. Keeps everything staying put in a pocket, won't roll under things, sturdy, easy to carry, etc.

Just a shape really. I prefer the feel of holding a box a bit more than a tube. I actually prefer my Reo Mini with a fresh battery to my Provari (which honestly just ends up being used for testing coils or on long drives).
 

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What's with the bottom feed thing? You just stick in a bottle of juice and vape away? Do you have to worry about tipping the mod or anything?

You don't have to tip a REO. Just push on the bottle when more juice is needed. The REO is solidly constructed and has great customer support to help with anything you want to know about. There is a forum that has helped many people understand what a REO can do to enhance their vaping experience. REO even has a VV mod.

Here is a pictorial thread showing the REO mods: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...photos-reo-descriptions-comparisons-more.html

Everyone is welcome to come and ask questions in the forum. Reos Mods
 
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