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D3zCx

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Looking for one with:
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-black or stainless
Magnetic firing
-lock ring unless the button is great.

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I saw a box with Manhattan at my local vape shop but I wanted to find it cheaper. It looks awesome.
 

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That is beautiful. Especially with the inside being copper
 

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Are hybrid connectors really better for low voltage drop?
 

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Stingray X or praxis mod.... Only mechanicals I use! Both have an unnoticeable voltoge drop. Both are hybrid. The praxis button is not for everyone though. It autolocks and you push in and up to fire. The upside is that it never 'Accidentally fires ' downside is it does take a minute to get used to. But, being a guy that notoriously forgets to lock his Mech, having the autolock has been awesomeness.
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A 4Nine would seem fitting for your requirements. I think they make them in black clones, and every other metal is made. No locking ring, but a magnetic recessed switch. Not great if you plan on pocketing it, but a wonderful and tiny mod. It's a pretty cool mod, I probably use mine more than any other mech.

I'm assuming this isn't your first mech, since you're going for a hybrid connector. Don't wanna offend, but want to check. If it is, I would suggest a mod that has more traditional positive pins. Better yet, Stingrays can be had in many color and metal combos, and I know they make a hybrid cap that fits the X, maybe more, too. I'm not a fan of the Stingray, but they're extremely popular and are solid mods. That would give you some flexibility with two caps. It's magnetic, with a locking ring, too.
 

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I can't stand the switch on my buddy's stingray. Can't sit it down without screwing with the lock ring. Then you gotta screw with again when you pick it up and want a vape. Big pain in the ass. I much prefer the recessed button on my SMPL. No lock required.
 

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@TBCAmor thank you very much! And my signature has my mods. I also have a plumeveil 22mm atomizer wise.

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My mixed Hades mid has a definite voltage drop with its 1/4in contact pin.

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@Neunerball I love the mod. Here's the variant I found and will be getting. https://m.fasttech.com/p/2146001
I liked the carbon fiber looks. My second Stingray is the SS version. As mentioned, both of them are excellent mods. However, your's a good choice too. Somewhere, I read that the clone made by Kepler is the better.
A few days ago, I screwed the same RDA on, in hybrid mode, and it did make a huge difference. Not to say, the mod isn't good in regular mode. Either way, it kicks like a mule.
 

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They don't come with a copper hybrid adapter.
Oh! Didn't look at it.... Nice! Might get me 2, although the brass coming with those Stingrays are pretty good too. However, with Copper, it should be even better.
 

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Do yourself a favor and DON'T use a tank with your hybrid adapter, use the standard cap with the pin for tanks.

Only use RDA's with the hybrid adapter. (Trust me):cool:
 

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Dude, I'm sorry but don't base what you do or don't use with a hybrid

Blanket statements can be really taken badly

Some rdas are just as bad or worse than a subobm tank

And some rtas have adjustable 510s- the 510 connection on the topper is what you wanna look at.

This video is a great explanation on hybrid safety

 
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PitVaper

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Dude, I'm sorry but don't base what you do or don't use with a hybrid

Blanket statements can be really taken badly

Some rdas are just as bad or worse than a subobm tank

And some rtas have adjustable 510s- the 510 connection on the topper is what you wanna look at.

Agreed, my bad.
I made the assumption that the OP is a new vaper and just wanted them to avoid some of the problems I experienced with my first hybrid adaptor and others that I read about after the fact. I did not take into account that some non adjustable RDA's could be just as bad as sub ohm tanks (my kaifun RBA was also not compatible).

Apologies
 

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Agreed, my bad.
I made the assumption that the OP is a new vaper and just wanted them to avoid some of the problems I experienced with my first hybrid adaptor and others that I read about after the fact. I did not take into account that some non adjustable RDA's could be just as bad as sub ohm tanks (my kaifun RBA was also not compatible).

Apologies
Roger that, he didn't specify what he was going to use on it, but other people than the op may come read the thread for help. I try to assume the worst when I huge advice is all.
That video does a great job explaining it in general.
Just wanna avoid an Atlantis II rocket
 

Eric DeCastro

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Agreed, my bad.
I made the assumption that the OP is a new vaper and just wanted them to avoid some of the problems I experienced with my first hybrid adaptor and others that I read about after the fact. I did not take into account that some non adjustable RDA's could be just as bad as sub ohm tanks (my kaifun RBA was also not compatible).

Apologies
most all RDAs and RTAs are nonadjustable and most all have a protruding center pin. the subtanks have spring loaded centerpins so those are a no no. but you knew that.
 

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Flagship mod is pretty sweet.
 

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I originally thought magnetic was the way to go, as in nothing to wear out. However, on a mag switch, the button only makes contact with switch housing on the sides .... outer rim of switch makes contact with inner rim of switch housing. I found with enough use I had to pull the switch toward the outer housing to make it fire while depressing it. I've converted the mag switches to Springs where I could.
 

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The Aethertech VCO is hybrid top, comes in black (as shown) and has a magnetic firing switch. It's smaller than the SMPL mod and about half the price. The authentic V2 is between 60-70 bucks. I've been using mine for like a month or so and i love it. It's in my hand 90% of the time
 

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Stingray X or praxis mod.... Only mechanicals I use! Both have an unnoticeable voltoge drop. Both are hybrid. The praxis button is not for everyone though. It autolocks and you push in and up to fire. The upside is that it never 'Accidentally fires ' downside is it does take a minute to get used to. But, being a guy that notoriously forgets to lock his Mech, having the autolock has been awesomeness.
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I may be really late to the party, but I also have a praxis, a brass Infinite Praxis clone to be exact. It is absolutely awesome. Its my work mod since theres no chance of it ever 'pocket firing'. Just a bit of polishing on the switch and bottom tube where it slides and its honestly the smoothest mod ive ever used. Im happier with this mod than any mech ive ever owned.
Also, the voltage drop is almost non existent. Its very well made for the price.
 

BoomStick

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I originally thought magnetic was the way to go, as in nothing to wear out. However, on a mag switch, the button only makes contact with switch housing on the sides .... outer rim of switch makes contact with inner rim of switch housing. I found with enough use I had to pull the switch toward the outer housing to make it fire while depressing it. I've converted the mag switches to Springs where I could.
I prefer springs. They are in constant contact with both parts of the switch so you get consistent firing and they aren't fragile like magnets.
 

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Do yourself a favor and DON'T use a tank with your hybrid adapter, use the standard cap with the pin for tanks.

Only use RDA's with the hybrid adapter. (Trust me):cool:
Everyone said that. And that and thank you for bringing it up anyone looking at this thread for information on hybrids your battery will short out when you connect a tank with a hybrid.

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D3zCx

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And, how do you like it? Did I promise too much?
It is spectacular. The threads are beautiful. the button is fluid. It feels great. And it goes nice with my infinite CLT v3!
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It is spectacular. The threads are beautiful. the button is fluid. It feels great. And it goes nice with my infinite CLT v3!
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Nice! Good choice on the RDA as well! I have the SS version myself (besides countless other RDAs).
 

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@Neunerball lol yeah. I'm at 5th rda's and I just got the aspire Atlantis v2

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Looking for one with:
-hybrid connector
-black or stainless
Magnetic firing
-lock ring unless the button is great.

Any advice?!
Rip trippers has a vid about this I forgot the name but he talks about you you should get a original mod not a clone. I just got a clone and I regret it has been mis firing and I have no clue why. The button was locked but it still fired
 

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I originally thought magnetic was the way to go, as in nothing to wear out. However, on a mag switch, the button only makes contact with switch housing on the sides .... outer rim of switch makes contact with inner rim of switch housing. I found with enough use I had to pull the switch toward the outer housing to make it fire while depressing it. I've converted the mag switches to Springs where I could.

...and if you happen to drop your mod, those magnets have a nasty habit of shattering. Dropped my tobecco smpl and afterwards wondered why the switch was crunchy and would sometimes bind while pressing the button. Opened up the switch and the magnets were in a dozen pieces. (However my 1:1 smpl clone made by wotofo uses a spring, and is a much better unit overall.)
 

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...and if you happen to drop your mod, those magnets have a nasty habit of shattering. Dropped my tobecco smpl and afterwards wondered why the switch was crunchy and would sometimes bind while pressing the button. Opened up the switch and the magnets were in a dozen pieces. (However my 1:1 smpl clone made by wotofo uses a spring, and is a much better unit overall.)

I love magnets but as you said the do break they are steel that is very brittle if you ever thrown two up in the air it will shatter like glass.
 

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I use a Stingray X from SXK(the guys who manufacture Infinite stuff, very good clones)

Never had a problem with the button, only thing is that it was sticky when I first got it, but now it's smooth after constant usage. Also, I run mine only in hybrid, LOL at the guy who says that hybrids don't hit harder and are only for aesthetics. I respectfully disagree.
Technically hybrids do hit harder but with a mech like the Stingray X that already has low voltage drop , the difference might not be as much as you think . I ran some voltage drop tests using my Hcigar Stingray X clone , a Kayfun 3.1 with a 1 ohm coil and a freshly charged VTC5 . Using the regular topcap I got a drop of .09 volts , I used an inline voltage meter and verified the results with a DMM for accuracy's sake . Using the same setup with the hybrid adapter I got a drop of .03 volts . Percentage wise in terms of the drop itself the difference is huge but in practical terms the difference is six hundredths of a volt , Not a big difference . But regardless of that my favorite setup is the Stingray X using the hybrid adapter and topped with a Rose V2 in all metal mode because it looks badass . :)
 

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