Wondering...What does "Kickable" mean?

[SeaTownLassy]

Sorry for the Newbie question, but I've seen a few references to the term "Kickable" but have no idea what that means. ....but I did try looking in the search box (couldn't find a definition amongst the myriad of threads) and Google didn't help either. Does kickable mean some type of ability to upgraded in some way? Or is there a comprehensive glossary somewhere here on ECF? Thanks in advance!

 

[supertrunker]

a Kick is a circuit board to change a simple limited device - say a silver bullet into one with variable voltage capabilities, so you can vary the voltage as you like to get the best vape.

T

 

[Deacon Aegis]

Here's a video about a kick unit Kick Instructional.mp4 - YouTube

 

[Absintheur]

Here lately it seem popular to put the Kick, and to a lesser extent, a Crown (similar device) in mechanical mods. Not sure why...lol...if you want VV or VW just buy a mod made that way. Mechanical mods are generally great the way they are made, just use the correct resistance coil on them and they work great. The Kick was developed when VV/VW devices were few and expensive such as the ProVari. Today you have many choices.

 

[jSquared]

Here lately it seem popular to put the Kick, and to a lesser extent, a Crown (similar device) in mechanical mods. Not sure why...lol...if you want VV or VW just buy a mod made that way.

Two reasons: a) safety and b) regulated vaping.

A mech with a Kick is still a very different thing to a VV/VW mod, in my honest opinion.

JJ

 

[SeaTownLassy]

Thanks for the info, folks! I'm curious though, as to how a mechanical with a Kick is different that let's say, a Provari or Vamo in terms of regulated vaping? I'm so new to vaping anyway, and I love learning about all this stuff, even though its making my head spin.

 

[eratikmind]

A Kick from Evolv or a Crown from Artisan affords a vaper to turn his/her unregulated mech mod into a regulated mod, such as a ProVari, Sigelei Zmax, etc.

I choose to vape regulated. However, in doing so, I would not be able to vape with this . . .

With a Kick, I am able to enjoy the many of the excellent mech mods, which are available.

When vaping low ohms, unregulated, I use a fuse, such as a Shortstop.

- Andy

 

[eratikmind]

Two reasons: a) safety and b) regulated vaping.

A mech with a Kick is still a very different thing to a VV/VW mod, in my honest opinion.

JJ

Without getting into the technical differences between the two platforms . . . Personally, there is an undeniable elegance with a nicely executed mech mod.

- Andy

 

[jSquared]

Without getting into the technical differences between the two platforms . . . Personally, there is an undeniable elegance with a nicely executed mech mod.

- Andy

Agreed - that is exactly why I still covet a high end mech even though I already own two ProVaris.

JJ

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

I agree a kicked mech is still a mech... i have a kts kicked with a did clone...the kick is at its lowest setting...the coil is 1.8...5 wraps of 32...the kick gets it going fast so i dont have to take long draws...to me its like having a 5 volt battery...and it also has protection...because the kick goes into the batt tube its really not like a "VV" unit because i would have to take it apart to adjust it..i like to think of it as having a 5 volt battery no more no less.

 

[eratikmind]

Agreed - that is exactly why I still covet a high end mech even though I already own two ProVaris.

JJ

Likewise, me, as well. Two P minis. They are fantastic in every way. However, for me, there is simply something about a well dressed and built mech.

- Andy

 

[stormwench]

and isn't there a specific difference between regulating voltage and varying it? or is this semantics? but if there is a difference doesn't that often cause the results/effects to be different?

 

[Ken_A]

Semantics, really. The kick by evolve protects the battery and allows you to have variable voltage. There is also a standard ego extender called the Ego booster. Then the ego twist came out. But the booster still works very well for smaller devices like an epipe.