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The Official E-Cigarette Thread Of F#ck Analog Cigarettes
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Victory Red
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If I'm after flavor I always go with twisted 28 gauge.
Got my quasar RDA last night. Looks amazing on the sting.
I've been looking for an RDA that will support both dual and single coils. I like the looks of this one.
Just ordered one
I love my Igo-L to death, just looking for something new.
Ouch, those prices are a bit steep. I was able to find an infinite brass Stingray for $35 shipped. My friend referred me to someone on ig who sells at wholesale prices. His name is vapers_room if anyone else is interested.
EsotericManiac
Banned
I've been looking for an RDA that will support both dual and single coils. I like the looks of this one.
Just ordered one
I love my Igo-L to death, just looking for something new.
its pretty good. looks great on that device
i would have told you to order a magma RDA clone. this flavor is ridiculous. vapor isn't quite as good but im not bothered.
got 2 free bottles of five pawns from the vape meet yesterday. just ordered a 100ft spool of 26 gauge from ebay today as well
roflwaffles
Member
Vaping is an experiment on self control.
I tell myself I'll stop buying gear every week.
...I just bought a Black Hawk.
I tell myself I'll stop buying gear every week.
...I just bought a Black Hawk.
EsotericManiac
Banned
that's any hobby, really
im pretty much done buying mech mods. the stingray is everything i want in one. if i were to buy another mod, it would be another stingray, just a different color.
i haven't found a tank system i like more than the taifun. i would love to get an expromizer, but im not spending that much for one.
my hana modz are everything i was looking for. sure, if theres another one that comes out that goes to 35 or 40 watts id be interested but its not a big appeal to me
im mainly looking for more, better juice.
Victory Red
Member
My brother, who is a casual smoker, came over last night to watch Game Of Thrones and he had a vape of my KFL+ on Magneto with Five Pawns Castle Long in it. He was amazed and smoked the thing on and off the whole night.
The conversation of, "How much would it cost me to get into this exact setup" surely followed and he was immediately disinterested after the price and explaining the process of building a coil.
He tried some other juice I had in my Nautilus but it tastes like ass after vaping Castle Long on the KFL all night. I just gotta convince him that building coils is... fun? It sort of is. I have my KFL+ but been wanting another one, specifically a Russian, and got a really good deal on one on ECF so it came in saturday and i was excited like a kid to build on it. Sucks that I built a 1.5ohm and the juice I filled it with is kinda strong for me, so I can't use it on a mech, only on a regulated at like 3v. Hits easier with airflow open but tastes like crap.
My quest for a new single-coil RDA is in full effect. I emailed Phil and Nick, Phil just responded this morning (about 3 days after I emailed him) and recommended the Viscious Ant Cyclone. I looked it up, meh. I don't like the way it looks. I ordered a Quasar and a Magma clone. I'll see how those fair. Not to crazy about the huge juice well in the Magma, but we will see.
As far as juices go:
- I have a Kayfun filled with Five Pawns - Castle Long
- Russian filled with Space Jam - Starship 1
- Been dripping Bryce's Vanilla Cream Custard in my Igo-L.
- I usually take Gorilla Juice in an EVOD to work and out and about.
The conversation of, "How much would it cost me to get into this exact setup" surely followed and he was immediately disinterested after the price and explaining the process of building a coil.
He tried some other juice I had in my Nautilus but it tastes like ass after vaping Castle Long on the KFL all night. I just gotta convince him that building coils is... fun? It sort of is. I have my KFL+ but been wanting another one, specifically a Russian, and got a really good deal on one on ECF so it came in saturday and i was excited like a kid to build on it. Sucks that I built a 1.5ohm and the juice I filled it with is kinda strong for me, so I can't use it on a mech, only on a regulated at like 3v. Hits easier with airflow open but tastes like crap.
My quest for a new single-coil RDA is in full effect. I emailed Phil and Nick, Phil just responded this morning (about 3 days after I emailed him) and recommended the Viscious Ant Cyclone. I looked it up, meh. I don't like the way it looks. I ordered a Quasar and a Magma clone. I'll see how those fair. Not to crazy about the huge juice well in the Magma, but we will see.
As far as juices go:
- I have a Kayfun filled with Five Pawns - Castle Long
- Russian filled with Space Jam - Starship 1
- Been dripping Bryce's Vanilla Cream Custard in my Igo-L.
- I usually take Gorilla Juice in an EVOD to work and out and about.
PrivateWHudson
Member
Apparently I don't have any decent B&M stores near me. The closest one is 20 miles away and is selling fasttech clones at 3-4 times the retail price. Anyone here open their own shop out of shear frustration? I hear they're taking off on the west coast and New York, but I don't know how they are doing in Southeast PA.
Victory Red
Member
Same here in Central NJ. There's a bunch of crappy chain stores called "Flash Vapor." I went there with a friend and he got abused for $60 for a KNOCKOFF iTaste V3, charger, and pro tank 2. I wasn't going to sit there and try and convince him not to buy it in front of the cashier.
I heard of a place called Good Karma in northeast NJ thats supposed to be good. Haven't been there.
Haven't posted in here in a while; just very content with my MVP2 and Protank 2.
Have been continuing to dabble in new flavors, though. Good Life Vapor added some "Nebbia Collection" line of juices to their site, and I picked up a couple:
Decadence - This stuff is too good. It is basically Werther's hard candy in vape form. The throat hit is nice and strong, too, which is what I find lacking most often in juices that I like the flavor of. I only got the 10ml sample size on this one, but I'm going back for a 50ml pretty much straight away. Could see this replacing El Kamino as my main stuff because it has the best throat hit I've found to date in a flavor that I actually like.
Red Berry Dream - Basically just strawberry and cream, though I think this is the best attempt at the "cream" side of things I've tried. It usually comes off very weird when paired with strawberry/orange (like Mt. Baker's). Throat hit is again pretty solid, though not quite on the level of Decadence.
Will probably try more of the flavors in this line. Highly recommend the Decadence.
Have been continuing to dabble in new flavors, though. Good Life Vapor added some "Nebbia Collection" line of juices to their site, and I picked up a couple:
Decadence - This stuff is too good. It is basically Werther's hard candy in vape form. The throat hit is nice and strong, too, which is what I find lacking most often in juices that I like the flavor of. I only got the 10ml sample size on this one, but I'm going back for a 50ml pretty much straight away. Could see this replacing El Kamino as my main stuff because it has the best throat hit I've found to date in a flavor that I actually like.
Red Berry Dream - Basically just strawberry and cream, though I think this is the best attempt at the "cream" side of things I've tried. It usually comes off very weird when paired with strawberry/orange (like Mt. Baker's). Throat hit is again pretty solid, though not quite on the level of Decadence.
Will probably try more of the flavors in this line. Highly recommend the Decadence.
EsotericManiac
Banned
My second magma arrived today. The infinite clone. Did a dual coil, twisted 30 gauge at 6 wraps each. Came out to .8Ω and running at 30W on my hana modz. These posts are great. Seems like they improved the first clone manufacturer's design. These seemed to be locked in snug as a bug. Really happy with this $26 purchase.
I tried my new juices from Whit E Octopus then switched back to my Lazarus Vintage Journey. My god man. This shit is amazing
My Stillare clone should arrive by the end of the week.
I tried my new juices from Whit E Octopus then switched back to my Lazarus Vintage Journey. My god man. This shit is amazing
My Stillare clone should arrive by the end of the week.
roflwaffles
Member
I just got my Fogger v4+ and WOW. It's kind of ridiculous...an unholy union of Kayfun and dripper. Vapor production is freaking ridiculous for a tank and taste/draw is like a dripper.
EsotericManiac
Banned
Definitely looking to get a v4 soon considering the amount of time I spent with the Aqua. They are on their third revision of the v4 so I don't really mind waiting for the 4th of 5th
Victory Red
Member
got my brass stingray and drip tip in the other day.
its too nice. i almost dont want to use it. i think the panzer will be my daily and the stingray will stay home. it hits incredibly nice too.
Thats purdy.
I got my Quasar in yesterday. I really like this thing. Simple to build, easy to adjust air flow holes without taking the top cap apart. Hits good.
Was running low on all my last pickups so I decided to put in an order with Virgin Vapors. Thanks to everyone who vouched for them in this thread, excited to try them out, a lot of these unique flavors sound very appealing to me and I probably wouldn't have discovered them otherwise. They are running a free ship over $50 sale thru Monday so you can save five bucks.
Victory Red
Member
I picked up a whole ton of juice off ECF the other day (I need more juice like I need a hole in the head) and there was some Virgin Vapor in there. Maybe they'll come in the mail today.
But DEFINITELY coming in the mail today is more Gorilla Juice, Magma RDA, and Black Copper Stingray. Please time go faster.
Victory Red
Member
Got my Black Copper Stingray clone in today by Infinite?
What a horrendous piece of shit.
Thread are horrible, when i get it together:
- No nipple tops work
- Button is beyond terrible. Always sticks, always crunches, always nearly impossible to push down without unscrewing it a little bit.
- Russian doesn't screw down onto it. Kayfun screws fine.
As gorgeous and small as this thing is, what a shitty shitty experience this is.
Purchases from Vapers_Room on Instagram. Box doesn't say Infinite on it. All my other Infinite stuff has their logo on the box. I don't know.
What a horrendous piece of shit.
Thread are horrible, when i get it together:
- No nipple tops work
- Button is beyond terrible. Always sticks, always crunches, always nearly impossible to push down without unscrewing it a little bit.
- Russian doesn't screw down onto it. Kayfun screws fine.
As gorgeous and small as this thing is, what a shitty shitty experience this is.
Purchases from Vapers_Room on Instagram. Box doesn't say Infinite on it. All my other Infinite stuff has their logo on the box. I don't know.
roflwaffles
Member
I've got the first batch and it has the short extension tube alongside alot of your problems. My threads are fine except the lockring thread which sucks and my button...I want it to burn.
uh oh. my buddy just ordered the same thing from vapers room today =/ my brass ray that i got from him also had a very crunchy button but it seems like it somehow has worked itself out over the past couple of days. sorry to hear that man.
EsotericManiac
Banned
holy crap this new juice is fuggin amazing!
vapors knoll premium juice line called King of Clouds
purchased 3 of the 6 flavors they have after trying them
this stuff is insanely good
dethroned lazarus vintage and five pawns for me
vapors knoll premium juice line called King of Clouds
purchased 3 of the 6 flavors they have after trying them
this stuff is insanely good
dethroned lazarus vintage and five pawns for me
thanks for the leads
that satin king clone is NICE looking, wow.i want my first mechanical mod setup but unfortunately my local vape shop has a limited variety and i need some "retail therapy" this weekend. i think i might go with a Private V2 since it's cheap and has good reviews. any input on this?
also, what makes a smart charger "smart"?
Victory Red
Member
Well, after tinkering with it at work today.
Took apart the entire switch, dirty as a mother. Cleaned everything out and re-assembled.
NOW IT WORKS!! I can pinky and pointer-finger fire it. Still doesn't like off-center presses. But at least it works.
The Russian still doesn't fit. Like not even close. The threads will screw down a pube hair and then stop. I'm not going to force it down, especially since the Kayfun screws down fine. Oh well.
Gonna find some lub and lube up the entire bottom switch inside and hopefully that will help some of the off-center hits.
This is in 18650 mode. Very small
Took apart the entire switch, dirty as a mother. Cleaned everything out and re-assembled.
NOW IT WORKS!! I can pinky and pointer-finger fire it. Still doesn't like off-center presses. But at least it works.
The Russian still doesn't fit. Like not even close. The threads will screw down a pube hair and then stop. I'm not going to force it down, especially since the Kayfun screws down fine. Oh well.
Gonna find some lub and lube up the entire bottom switch inside and hopefully that will help some of the off-center hits.
This is in 18650 mode. Very small
That black copper is sexy. I have the SS Stingray by Infinite and I really like it, except for the button. The button on mine is exactly how you have described. Doesn't like off-center presses and sometimes doesn't release properly
Beer Monkey
Member
Regarding Stingray clones, I had a Tobeco Stringray button assembly fall apart yesterday, threw the whole mod in the trash. It was crunchy, and finicky the whole time and annoyed me. I'm just not a fan of the design in general. I'm sure the original is better but the design of the Stingray button assembly seems more prone to failure. A cheap Magneto feels like it is built like a tank by comparison.
I have copper vanilla and copper 4nine clones from early group buys that should be showing up within the next week or two, I'll let you guys know how they turn out.
I have copper vanilla and copper 4nine clones from early group buys that should be showing up within the next week or two, I'll let you guys know how they turn out.
Victory Red
Member
I took it apart again. Really easy. I lubed up that bottom copper post that has the bearing in it. Thats where the main friction is. Really helped with off center hits. Still not perfect.
My Smoktech Magneto is phenomenal. Silky smooth button. Threads are glorious. Very well made.
For $50, its a no-brainer mechanical.
what did you use to lube it? also, what are people using to polish/clean their brass mods? dont want to pay the premium for the "mod polish" stuff at vape shops. will jewelry polishing cloths work?
Victory Red
Member
Victory Red
Member
BONER ALERT!
I'm due for some new batteries. Been over a year on these current ones.
So I'm going to go with the VTC5 for big ones.
What 18350 batteries should I get? I have red Efest IMR now.
Whats the deal with the Purple Efest ?
I'm due for some new batteries. Been over a year on these current ones.
So I'm going to go with the VTC5 for big ones.
What 18350 batteries should I get? I have red Efest IMR now.
Whats the deal with the Purple Efest ?
Beer Monkey
Member
The only criticisms I have are length and that it's telescoping instead of using varying tubes, but it's crazy high quality for the price. I got mine on clearance somewhere and I'm pretty sure it will outlast every other mech mod I ever own.
Victory Red
Member
The problems I have with it telescoping are mainly negated by the fact that there is no spring.
My other telescope mods that have springs feel janky unless you crank them down really far. With the Magneto, you crank it down all the way. Which provides a sturdy and solid feeling device regardless of how big a battery is in it.
roflwaffles
Member
My new Black Hawk came in hitting like a little girl, some copper tape made it hit like a god
Victory Red
Member
I built this stand this past weekend.
I think it came out "OK." I fucked up one of the mod holes so had to turn it into an "MVP Slot" lol
I think it came out "OK." I fucked up one of the mod holes so had to turn it into an "MVP Slot" lol
The funny thing to me is that the only innovative feature I've seen on any stand is a brass blank cylinder of a short length with what I'm sure is a solid male plug on the opposite face of a threaded female 510. This way you can glue or press fit this blank onto the wood base and then thread the atomizers in place and they aren't sitting in a janky over/undersized receptacle anymore.
Too bad someone doesn't just run a fuckload of those on a lathe and sell them independently, as DIY stands are dead simple otherwise and not really worth buying.
Looks may not be the best but I'm sure it's a hell of a lot nicer than what it was before! Nice work ~
Too bad someone doesn't just run a fuckload of those on a lathe and sell them independently, as DIY stands are dead simple otherwise and not really worth buying.
Looks may not be the best but I'm sure it's a hell of a lot nicer than what it was before! Nice work ~
EsotericManiac
Banned
tried those space jam juices. i didn't care for any of them. each one had this undertone that was consistent through all of them i just didn't care for.
i was rather impressed with the standard. might pick up one the next time i visit that shop
this king of clouds line is just too good. vaping nothing but these three flavors since i purchased them last friday
i was rather impressed with the standard. might pick up one the next time i visit that shop
this king of clouds line is just too good. vaping nothing but these three flavors since i purchased them last friday
Victory Red
Member
Yes I have experience with them.
Skip them and look into getting a Kanger EVOD or Kanger Aerotank Mini.
The ones you mentioned are cheap crap that come with "kits."
Victory Red
Member
Yup
HOMEBOY OVER HERE
Banned
I'm thinking of getting one of these. I've cut back on smoking quite a bit but I'm still smoking between 8-16 hand rolled cigs a week. usually on the weekends while out at bars or with friends. I feel better smoking these over class-a cigs but they're still terrible for you.
Smoking is one of the few unhealthy things I do still and I'm wanting to quit entirely.
What should I get if I'm only looking to spend around $50-$75 on a system?
Smoking is one of the few unhealthy things I do still and I'm wanting to quit entirely.
What should I get if I'm only looking to spend around $50-$75 on a system?
Victory Red
Member
I'd recommend heading over to MyVaporStore.com (if you're in the U.S.) and pick up:
- eGo C Twist - 900mah - battery
- Charger for said battery (can be found at bottom of battery page)
- EVOD Clearomizer
Now, you'll just need juice. Tell us what you think you'll like and we can recommend some vendors. (i.e. Fruity flavors, tobacco flavors, bakery flavors, etc.)
the doombass
Member
I'd suggest the itaste MVP 2
Got my Virgin Vapors order in and loaded up a clean tank of Kona Velvet Milkshake, wow. Exactly like the page says, caramel, rum and a little hit of kona espresso at the end. Just from smelling the other flavors I can tell these are all going to be winners. I am really glad I tried this company, really complex and what I would refer to as "mature" flavor profiles. I remember a user here mentioned Blackberry Vanilla Swirl as his favorite so I ordered that and am excited to try it in the next rebuild. This Kona flavor in particular is the absolute perfect accompaniment to my cold brew coffee mixed with whole milk in the morning, ace! Edit: Aha - found the post from last November, thanks to Zeth for the recommendation!
Fudgepuppy
Banned
A friend gave me this that he'd stopped using. I don't know if it's because I've been using too weak nicotine, but I feel like I have to huff and puff for like five seconds before I get a good nico-kick.
Can anyone recommend me the strongest and most effective vaporizer? Preferrably one that can be shipped to Sweden.
Can anyone recommend me the strongest and most effective vaporizer? Preferrably one that can be shipped to Sweden.
Victory Red
Member
That battery puts out a consistant 3.7 volts.
Look into a battery that is "Variable Voltage." One of the best ones on the market are the eGo C Twist, and the other is the eGo Vision Spinner. These will allow you to determine how much voltage you want coming out of the battery. More voltage equals more throat punch.
You may also need a stronger juice. Do you know how many mg (miligrams) the juice you are vaping is?
Sorry, can't help you with who will ship to Sweden