Why I'm Not Looking To Move To Mods

[kingcobra]

I keep hearing, once you get into vaping more you're probably going to want to get some mods, but at this point I'm not seeing it.

I'm not against trying out new things and even spending more money, I'm saving a ton of money over analogs and while I don't want to go crazy with this, a couple hundred more on hardware even wouldn't be too bad.

I've looked around at some of these mods and here's my take. I think that their big appeal was to old school vapers who like the bottom feeding system over these small carts or cartos with stuffing in them that you had to keep filling every few puffs. With my tank though that's really not a problem and even though I like to top it off fairly frequently it's no more than a few times a day, and if I wanted I could go all day without topping off.

So with this thing you have to remember to squeeze the bottle which seems pretty simple but I'd have to remember to do it, and I'm so damn absent minded I'm sure I'd forget at times and get some dry hits to remind me. I love seeing exactly how much juice is in the tank and these old fashioned carts which I've never used just seem so inferior design wise. Plus, I'm not sure I like the idea of running my juice through foam and there's bound to be some extra chemicals involved there.

Next, these things are huge and don't look like they are that easy to carry around. I carry mine in my pocket and can fit my cell phone in the same pocket and it's not overstuffed. If anything, I want to go smaller, not a lot bigger.

The other thing is that I guess these batteries are much more prone to discharging gas or exploding and that doesn't sound like much fun. I've read that you want to look for vent holes so that they can vent and not blow up in your face. The venting doesn't sound like it would be much of a treat either. I know this is rare but still, why mess around with something like this when you can get a sealed battery which I assume is safer here.

So count me out here and to those who enjoy these boxes, vape on, but I'll stick to my cigar sized ego-t which I'm completely happy with and find super easy as well

 

[Dusty_D]

To each their own, I guess. I still regularly use my eGo's while I am at work, but at home and for when I am driving around, it's all about the mods for battery life and no dripping necessary.

As for your comment on batteries, most mods use protected batteries (if a user buys them) and the vent holes are there for a reason (to vent gases in the event of a battery failure). The eGo, in the event of a failure would explode in your hand, with nowhere for the venting gases to go. They also do not have protected batteries in them so are more prone to failure than a protected battery.

 

[fsroq]

If you are happy with your Ego T, why would you change at this time

? Others who are not, keep looking for something better. Thats why better systems are hitting the market, and there was some progress in the world from the neoliticum till now.

If you found what works well for you, it is because other people where demanding new stuff a time ago, and thats why the Ego T was developed.

So this is a win win situation, some are getting all the time new stuff to play with, and others get it when it proved to work well, and most likely at lower prices.

 

[fsroq]

To each their own, I guess. I still regularly use my eGo's while I am at work, but at home and for when I am driving around, it's all about the mods for battery life and no dripping necessary.

As for your comment on batteries, most mods use protected batteries (if a user buys them) and the vent holes are there for a reason (to vent gases in the event of a battery failure). The eGo, in the event of a failure would explode in your hand, with nowhere for the venting gases to go. They also do not have protected batteries in them so are more prone to failure than a protected battery.

Didn´t know Egos are not protected, good to know.

 

[girlsaint]

For me Cobra it's about the flavour. The Ego-T just didn't have any. Well, unless you count that disgusting flavor that I could not get rid of... I also had trouble getting any satisfaction as far as Vapor production. When I went to the 5V Triple V I was happier, and then with any 3.7 (I also have a Leo with adaptor, and a couple of other 3.7), I slap a LR Cartomizer on it and there is some improvement.

I am quite Mod crazy. Just like I was lighter and cool hardpack crazy when I smoked. I think it just might be a need to aquire lol... but some of it is actually getting the satisfaction to keep me off analogs.

 

[kingcobra]

As for your comment on batteries, most mods use protected batteries (if a user buys them) and the vent holes are there for a reason (to vent gases in the event of a battery failure). The eGo, in the event of a failure would explode in your hand, with nowhere for the venting gases to go. They also do not have protected batteries in them so are more prone to failure than a protected battery.

OK well that's good to know, I guess in that case the mod ones are better I guess

As for battery life well I could get a bigger battery with what I use now but don't need to so that's not an issue. Thanks for clearing up the battery thing though

 

[kingcobra]

If you are happy with your Ego T, why would you change at this time

? Others who are not, keep looking for something better. Thats why better systems are hitting the market, and there was some progress in the world from the neoliticum till now.

If you found what works well for you, it is because other people where demanding new stuff a time ago, and thats why the Ego T was developed.

So this is a win win situation, some are getting al

l the time new stuff to play with, and others get it when it proved to work well, and most likely at lower prices.

I guess I'm after other people's views and I appreciate those who have shared them, thanks to Girlpack as well, who the hell knows I might try a mod someday So yeah I'm happy but also curious about other things and that's why I threw out my current perspective which is subject to change

 

[AllYourBase]

I agree, if you are a fan of the tank, no point in going to bottom-feed mods if you want the convenience factor. A lot of mod users bought their mods before the tank was released (Which was only in January of this year, you have to remember) and a lot of people just don't like the tanks.

Anyways, agree with you, the tank gives me all the convenience I need right now, and dripping works fine for me when I am lounging. I have no need for a bottom-feed mod at this point.

 

[Neon]

remember KingCobra that you are still a smoker (or were last week), mods come in handy when you've been off the analogs for awhile and need a good kick when the going gets rough. After you quit the stinkies, you WILL have days where you need a little more kick than what the Ego-T can deliver. Ive been smoke free for almost 2 years and still need a good rip off the 5V mod every once and while to keep me in check.

Also, if the Ego -T is all you've ever tried, you dont know what you're missing. You cant say you dont like eggplant if you've never tried it.

Neon

 

[keyzygirl]

Some people just need more power.Its like comparing an ultra light and a full flavor cig.

 

[Pipeous]

I started with the t and thought I was in heaven, then I got to try other things hehe. I haven't filled a tank ina while. the convenience was good for carrying extra tanks, but I went through 3-4 tanks a day. now I much prefer boge cartos, and I even do some dripping (I know I said I never would, but I like to enjoy the flavour of some juices). some stuff tastes better standard some tastes better low resistance. variable voltage would be cool too for finding that sweet spot but I haven't made that jump.

I like it not looking like a cig. sure gets acceptance easier. I'm grabbing one of those rev2 juice boxes next. my main vape will be that one. less crap to carry.

 

[haft2doit]

Needs are different than wants I use an epower (ego like) most of the time. But I have a provari around in case the carto I'm using doesn't quite get there. And I use a roughstack with two 123a's with dual coils for the huge hits. When it comes down to it I could just use the epower but sometimes you gotta spice things up. As long as it lasts you all day and hits right for you, no reason to do anything. There's always the chance you'll stumble on something that knocks your socks off though.

 

[Dusty_D]

...less crap to carry.

Key words, less crap to carry.

When I am out and about, all I have with me is my Reo Grand. If I intend being out for more than 2 days, then only will I have stuff to back me up. The 6ml juice feeder and 18650 battery is more than sufficient for anything less.

 

[hairball]

Cobra...bottom line is if you are happy with your PV, stick with it. You don't need a mod to be happy.

 

[BWG707]

None of reasons that you listed about why you think mods appeal to people had anything to do with why mods appeal to me. Mods appeal to me because of the vapor production, taste, T.H., and warmth of vapor. You really can not compare a 5v. mod to an egoT, Riva, etc. They are two different animals. I have a 5v. mod and a ego usb passthrough, essentially a Riva, Ego, etc. They are like night and day. I can get by with the P.T. ego in a pinch but if I have my choice I'm going for the mod. I only use the ego for a backup or if I have to run out the door real fast for something and I just grab the "cigar sized" ego. Also the size is not really a factor. I have a GLV-2 and it's not very big at all. It fits my hand very comfortably and it's easy to carry around, size is not a factor at all. For my style of vaping mods are for me. I have never really gotten those killer monster hits from a ego like I can get from the GLV-2. I have to back off while hitting on the GLV-2 whereas with the ego I run out of breath before I can fill my lungs up with a monster hit. Flavorwise there is really no comparisum, the GLV-2 by far has better flavor and warmth. So for me mods are the only way to go, although I do see and appreciate the merits of the Egos, Rivas, etc. I understand why alot of vapers own both, it's a convenience thing.

 

[wv2win]

I keep hearing, once you get into vaping more you're probably going to want to get some mods, but at this point I'm not seeing it.

I'm not against trying out new things and even spending more money, I'm saving a ton of money over analogs and while I don't want to go crazy with this, a couple hundred more on hardware even wouldn't be too bad.

I've looked around at some of these mods and here's my take. I think that their big appeal was to old school vapers who like the bottom feeding system over these small carts or cartos with stuffing in them that you had to keep filling every few puffs. With my tank though that's really not a problem and even though I like to top it off fairly frequently it's no more than a few times a day, and if I wanted I could go all day without topping off.

So with this thing you have to remember to squeeze the bottle which seems pretty simple but I'd have to remember to do it, and I'm so damn absent minded I'm sure I'd forget at times and get some dry hits to remind me. I love seeing exactly how much juice is in the tank and these old fashioned carts which I've never used just seem so inferior design wise. Plus, I'm not sure I like the idea of running my juice through foam and there's bound to be some extra chemicals involved there.

Next, these things are huge and don't look like they are that easy to carry around. I carry mine in my pocket and can fit my cell phone in the same pocket and it's not overstuffed. If anything, I want to go smaller, not a lot bigger.

The other thing is that I guess these batteries are much more prone to discharging gas or exploding and that doesn't sound like much fun. I've read that you want to look for vent holes so that they can vent and not blow up in your face. The venting doesn't sound like it would be much of a treat either. I know this is rare but still, why mess around with something like this when you can get a sealed battery which I assume is safer here.

So count me out here and to those who enjoy these boxes, vape on, but I'll stick to my cigar sized ego-t which I'm completely happy with and find super easy as well

I've never seen a post with so many misconceptions about vaping.

First, most of us who moved up to better battery PV's did so to get closer to the "inhaled feel" of an analog, i.e. warm and consistent vapor. Longer lasting and more powerful batteries provides that feel much better and longer than small 180 mAh batteries.

Second. whether using a Reo or Darwin, they fit in your pocket quite well unless you are into wearing "painted on" pants. In fact the Darwin being slim and flat fits very nicely.

Third, most better battery PV's now offer batteries that will not discharge in a dangerous manner. How many reports have been on this or any other vaping site about "exploding" batteries out of the millions of people who vape?

After reading some of your other responses, it seems you are open to the fact that your knowledge of better battery PV's is limited. I worry, however, than when you start a thread in this manner, it ends up scaring and misleading new vapers.

 

[Concat]

Other factors to consider are battery life and variable voltage.

I actually just got a Sabre Touch Variable Voltage. It has about 1800 mah with the batteries I'm using, but popular tube mods have even more than that. I wasn’t specifically looking for a VV mod, but I got this at a great price. It is, however, nice to be able to use SR atties and have them match the performance of a LR atty.

I got it because both my ego batteries died on the same day, and I lost my EV Torch a week earlier. I went back to analogs because of it. So I ordered new ego batteries, found my torch, and bought a Sabre. I decided I would never risk going without a battery ever again, and I needed a tube mod to make that happen.

If your batteries ever bite the dust, you'll be wishing you had an alternative. Or if you go on a trip and your charger dies.

 

[Switched]

Didn´t know Egos are not protected, good to know.

They are protected, maybe not in the same sense, but the onboard PCB provides battery protection. That being said if the PCB fails in either case, they become unprotected.

 

[wv2win]

None of reasons that you listed about why you think mods appeal to people had anything to do with why mods appeal to me. Mods appeal to me because of the vapor production, taste, T.H., and warmth of vapor. You really can not compare a 5v. mod to an egoT, Riva, etc. They are two different animals. I have a 5v. mod and a ego usb passthrough, essentially a Riva, Ego, etc. They are like night and day. I can get by with the P.T. ego in a pinch but if I have my choice I'm going for the mod. I only use the ego for a backup or if I have to run out the door real fast for something and I just grab the "cigar sized" ego. Also the size is not really a factor. I have a GLV-2 and it's not very big at all. It fits my hand very comfortably and it's easy to carry around, size is not a factor at all. For my style of vaping mods are for me. I have never really gotten those killer monster hits from a ego like I can get from the GLV-2. I have to back off while hitting on the GLV-2 whereas with the ego I run out of breath before I can fill my lungs up with a monster hit. Flavorwise there is really no comparisum, the GLV-2 by far has better flavor and warmth. So for me mods are the only way to go, although I do see and appreciate the merits of the Egos, Rivas, etc. I understand why alot of vapers own both, it's a convenience thing.

Excellent points. The OP has never used a good PV like the GLV2, I'm sure.

 

[CanadianMetalHead]

Where do you buy these "MODS"? Any sites in Canada? Can someone post some pictures of "MODS". I'm quite the visual type. I'm new to the MOD thing. I use a JOYE 510.

Thanks!