Youde Balrog 70 Watt Kit

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Petabread

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Peta...I think I disagree...

New Vapers...Kit might be worthwhile...to try a new tank and Mod...

Veteran Vapers...Most have already found a tank (or tanks) that they like and have little interest in adding another tank (and yet another set of coils) to their rotation. Seems, to me, they'd be most interested in getting the Mod by itself...





Does the Mod have a spring-loaded 510 pin...(or, at least, an adjustable one)???

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I agree about the mod being more-so for Veteran vapers, not so much the tank. The only reason I said that initially is because, at the time of my first impressions, the whole kit was the only option.

To caveat that, however, a lot of veteran vapers are strictly mouth-to-lung vapers (who may love this tank). A lot of new vapers are strictly lung hitters(who may hate this tank). I have friends who have vaped for 4 years, and wouldn't use this tank unless it has a 2.2ohm coil head or higher. My brother who's been vaping for 3 weeks wouldn't touch a tank without a 0.5 ohm or lower coil head. So it's crazy subjective.

I use the Balrog Kit when I go out and about. I personally don't like fogging up out in public, Starbucks, restaurant etc - don't like bringing on unneeded attention to myself. So that's when I use this kit's combo setup. My girlfriend also doesn't like when I fog the car up as she can't see lol.

At home, I throw my MTs or my Griffin, drippers etc on there. So it's versatile depending on what you need.

I didn't mean to mislead, there's just tons of different vaping preferences, new and old vapers alike. The 0.5 ohm coil head is what I figured veteran vapers may like.
 

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After reading this thread I am surprised by some of the comments on a kit that is selling for $48. I purchase gear all the time just because I want to check out new tanks and devices.

Gerry, I would have to respectfully disagree. I consider myself and experienced vapor, I rebuild and DIY. When I see a device sold individually and a kit, if they are priced fairly close together I buy the kit. It's always nice to check out a new tank. You are correct I own several and have preferred tanks but you never know when the next great tank will come along. At some point the one's I don't like I will PIF.

Firmware upgradable, not at this price point. It would be nice but the software development cost would be prohibitive. We have to realize that some of the devices we purchase will go end of life or are disposable. If you want all the bells and whistles read the spec, if doesn't have what you want find a different device but for crying out load quit whining. Sometimes is seems that we just look for the negative. This is a pretty nice $48 kit that anyone can enjoy.
 

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Firmware upgradable, not at this price point. It would be nice but the software development cost would be prohibitive. We have to realize that some of the devices we purchase will go end of life or are disposable. If you want all the bells and whistles read the spec, if doesn't have what you want find a different device but for crying out load quit whining. Sometimes is seems that we just look for the negative. This is a pretty nice $48 kit that anyone can enjoy.
There are devices that have both upgradable firmware and settable TCR at an even lower price-point. The Joye VTC Mini and the Wismec Presa 75 are two that come to mind.
 

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Absolutely Turtle, that was my point I probably just didn't articulate it well. My point was buy the mod that has the features you are looking for and be happy. If this mod isn't the one move on, the manufacturer either built and designed the device within their capabilities, current staff knowledge base or a predetermined budget.
 
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Absolutely Turtle, that was my point I probably just didn't articulate it well. My point was buy the mod that has the features you are looking for and be happy. If this mod isn't the one move on, the manufacturer either built and designed the device within their capabilities, current staff knowledge base or a predetermined budget.
I agree. Knowing UD, for their first starter kit, they probably wanted something to appeal to the newer vaping crowd, but give us options too.

I'm just glad that, at 70 watts, it really could appeal to anyone. Whether you want to vape at 15 watts or you want all 70. I'm saddened that you can't use TCRs or stainless steel, but it's not a deal breaker to me. That'd be like me being mad the Balrog is not dual 18650....that's just not what it's for.

Every mod I own I use in a different manner with a different purpose. DNA200 devices are for in the house using SS316L. Mech mods are for when I'm feeling nostalgic and using a dripper. Balrog kit is for when I'm out and about and don't have time or desire to rewick an RTA (it's also my beater mod). Etc.

At around $48 I can't complain. I paid over $70 for my first starter kit years ago. Hell, my first cigalike thing from ~2006 was well over $150 at a kiosk in a mall. Lol.
 

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I believe you can use SS coils in VW mode...

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SS is great in power mode, 24ga SS is one of my favorites. And Peta I'm with you, the beater mods are for travel. My IPV D2's I picked up for around the same price as this mod and they are perfect travel companions.
 
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Hahahaha... Just dropped back in on this. TOTALLY agree, that there are vapers of every spectrum. Tootle puffers to Clouds Bro. I have to admit, I'm one of em, depending on what time of day it is...
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Why CAN'T we all just get along? :) VAPING is our common core. I'm on a Joye 510 at 7am, and a Crown 6 coil or Aromamizer with dual zippered S.S. by eve. It is ALL good!

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I won a Balrog from Heaven Gifts a while back; loving it. The purlicue fire button is the heat! Meh, doesn't read SS in TC mode, but hey, I started off with mech mods years and years ago, so this issue doesn't afront me. Would I like it to be upgrade friendly? Sure, but this is UD's entry into the TC mod realm.....so, I expected for the first round of mods to be fairly simple and useable at best.
 

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So far I love this mod. Haven't used the tank yet gonna give that a go later today. Overall feels very solid (compared to my subox mini, and Istick 30 and 40) lol. A hair shorter then my subox.

Seems like a great box for someone like myself. I chain vape all day but do not need a crazy ton of options. Just a small well built beater to hold up through my day to day.
 

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Bit of a vaping noob but in my tc menu it has ni 200, ss316l, and ti. I seen people saying this does not tc ss. Just curious if that is it and it does? My first time today using tc with the included ni coil lol so catching up on this.

Also anyone know if the tank can use different coils besides UD's?
 
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Bit of a vaping noob but in my tc menu it has ni 200, ss316l, and ti. I seen people saying this does not tc ss. Just curious if that is it and it does? My first time today using tc with the included ni coil lol so catching up on this.

Also anyone know if the tank can use different coils besides UD's?

Some of us have pre final release/sample units. Maybe they implemented
ss316l in the final production version if that's what you have.

Maybe someone else can chime in as to whether other manufacturer
coils may be compatible. They're pretty unique (Wide contact at bottom
of coil) and non of the various coils I have laying around are remotely
similar.

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Bit of a vaping noob but in my tc menu it has ni 200, ss316l, and ti. I seen people saying this does not tc ss. Just curious if that is it and it does? My first time today using tc with the included ni coil lol so catching up on this.

Also anyone know if the tank can use different coils besides UD's?
can you post a pic of the mod's screen where it says 316L? i can't find any sites that say it does tc beyond ni and ti. i like the design and would def buy one, but only if it has SS tc.
 

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Very interesting. I wasn't aware they did that.

I have a review model and one I purchased, and my brother also has one I got for him - this option isn't there on any of the 3. Guess they changed their mind in a different batch.

Probably added the function to the final version after receiving a large amount of
requests/complaints.
 
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