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Squonkers are Bonkers
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How about any of these:
- Limelight Gloom
- Palm BF Delrin
- USA MODZ Stinger (DNA75/75c)
- Vapeamp RIG Mods mech squonker
- Signature Tips SQ billet aluminum mech squonker
- Analogboxmods.ca DNA75/75c/250/250c squonk 'kit' (but pay the extra $40 for AnalogDan to assemble for me)
- Vicious Ant Spade
PS: I got the tracking # for my Inbox v3 which should be delivered on Fri Mar 30 - YAY!
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Defo on the limelight ,
Would be a Freehand S stabwood mosfet for me,
got the money now,
but moving in next 6wks
so will see if i have it left still after then, with that and all the treatment misses has gone through
its whats held me back ,
The vicious Ant spade also looks great and a good price for a VA spade sqounker
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@shawn.hoefer I finally found my notes on the Aspire Revvoo.
According to what I wrote down on the day I tried it.It vaped too hot for me.It reminded me of vaping a Smok TFV8 or an Innokin Scion.Both of which I didn't like.
I would have liked it if it had vaped like an Innokin Axiom or similar.
I like my vape cool to warm.
Cold vapes just merely annoy me and hot vapes piss me off.I don't like going around with a burn on my lip all damn day.
According to what I wrote down on the day I tried it.It vaped too hot for me.It reminded me of vaping a Smok TFV8 or an Innokin Scion.Both of which I didn't like.
I would have liked it if it had vaped like an Innokin Axiom or similar.
I like my vape cool to warm.
Cold vapes just merely annoy me and hot vapes piss me off.I don't like going around with a burn on my lip all damn day.
After watching a handful of vids on the Revvo with those disc coils, I figured that the capillary action into the wicking material would be intermittent enough to be frustrating and lots of dry hits, and then I saw that the coils are like $15 for a 3-pack, and since I am 99% rebuilding on everything, this was all a hard no for me. It's a neat idea, and I like innovative ideas, but I just cant deal with the potentional for a miserable vape experience, and also the high price of the coils.
I have zero tolerance for non-performing coil heads, and with rebuilding, I can fix and tweak anything with the wicking, or re-wick or rebuild and start again, and eventually get it right.
When I first got my Zeus RTA, I must have tried about 80 builds in 3 days before I found the sweet spot for me. After 1-2 hits I can tell if it's right.
In the end I went back to my go-to build for a mech squonker, 24g ss316L, 5-spaced wraps on 3mm, 0.25 Ohms, flavor just pops and nice enough clouds, works real nice in my Goon v1, Pulse 22, Druga 22, and ALSO in the Zeus...
So I've narrowed down my list to the 3 atties I really want.
1) Oumier Wasp
2) Vandy Vape Pulse 22
3) Ample Vape Mace
I might just get all 3 but I'd rather know if any of these beat out the others.
1) Oumier Wasp
2) Vandy Vape Pulse 22
3) Ample Vape Mace
I might just get all 3 but I'd rather know if any of these beat out the others.
Ain't that the lovely thing about vaping? We can all have our own style. I found it kind of dry... Not saturated enough... But I wasn't bothered by the temp.
The Maze RDA, OTOH, developed some nasty hotspots.
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No wicking issues that I recall.It kept up the pace pretty good but every 2nd or 3rd drag I'd be forced to stop vaping due to heat levels being somewhere near the lower pit of hell levels.
As for building I'll just buy pre-wrapped coils online some place.
Yep vaping is always subjective.
Dry...Interesting way to put it.
Speaking of all things (Maze) does the Inbox 3 come with an atty?
Oh, I build EVERYTHING. I only use coil based tanks when they come with a kit, and only until the coil is used up.
Aspire used some sort of fiber fill behind the cotton in contact with the element. Vandy Vape just used cotton. The fiber fill seems to keep the liquid absorption equalized across the element. The Maze, not so much.
As to cost? I've run around 120 mls through the Revvo in the course of a month or so of intermittent use... I'd say that they're relatively cost effective comoared to traditional coil heads.
I liked it well enough, but not enough to buy any more coils. The original is still fine, and I have another, so...
I also have an idea on making an RBA head for it.
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I have no experience with the Mace.
I grabbed the Pulse 22 the day it was available at my local B&M. Whether squonking or dripping, I had the same problem with it - the juice wells are not deep/big enough such that fully saturated, I only get about 3-5 hits before the wicks are bone dry, and this is wicking hard and tight with the ends thinned/combed out as per Morten Oen on YT...
This is compared to the Goon v1, in single-coil mode, wicked the same, either squonking or dripping, I get about 12-15 very juicy flavorful hits and then the next one is a bit dry.
I will have a Wasp Nano in hand on Friday Mar 30 and a Nudge 22 in hand on Mon April 2 and can report back how they compare if there is interest. Please let me know.
I am spoiled by my Goon in many ways, and I know all of this is subjective, but if the Pulse 22 were a little taller and the juice well about 12mm deep, it would be much better. Once you get the build right (the coil has to be high enough that when looking thru the air inlet tubes you see the bottom 3rd of the coil, otherwise the air goes over the coil and the flavor is muted.)
WIth the air hitting under the coil, the flavor on the Pulse 22 is really good, but a bit less than the Goon for me.
YMMV.
IIRC, the Hcigar VT Inbox v3 comes either as mod only, or as a kit with the Hcigar Maze.
The one I purchased used from another VU member was the mod-only version, and he had a sealed, new & unopened Wasp Nano as part of the bundle. I had not planned to buy a Wasp Nano right now since I already had a Nudge 22 on the way from slowtech, but figured it would be nice to try and quicker than waiting on China while also saving about $7 on the cost of the Wasp Nano.
There was a frenzy about the Wasqueeze combo (Wasp Nano & Pico Squeeze) back on Dec2017/Jan2018 over on reddit, but some folks thought it was always too hot no matter the build because the coil is so close to your mouth with there being no drip tip, but the hole is a standard 510 size, so a 510 drip-tip can be added if you want.
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JuicyLucy
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yes they are I have 2 and 4 more on the way.
If you like black these are good as well.
But not quite as good as the others.
I use these mostly on my Subtank Minis and such.
https://www.fasttech.com/p/5213000
I hit the bottle every third drag when I squonk.
I don't recall ever seeing a review for that 1.
I know lots of people swear by the goon for flavor & clouds.
I'd like that and thanks for the offer.
I think I can manage to accomplish that situation.
I'll see if I can find some reviews for the goon.
Mine seems to vary more than others maybe I should switch to decaf.
Bookmarked thanks I'll add 1 of those to my wasp purchase but think I'll go for the 22mm version.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3037/10011185/5212901
EDIT; I'LL BE GETTING A BLACK WASP FOR MY WRAITH FOR SURE NOW.
Yep you like a bit tighter draw than the Wasp has.
Whatever works.
The squeezing Wasp will be a thing for much of this year I suspect.
Sounds fine!
The main draw of the Wasqueeze combo was the low price of entry (at the time) into squonking (less than $30 shipped via slowtech) and with the Pico Squeeze having some basic protections built in.
For a little while now there is the Luxotic BF, but that is 5x the price of the Squeeze, and funny to me as such for nearly identical function.
The Hadaly (if authentic) on a Pico Squeeze seems like irony to me due to the wide gap in price betw the two, but if it works for you, then more power to you - enjoy it!
Yeah, the Hadaly is an authentic. I had bought the SXK one from FT and we weren't getting along , then @JuicyLucy let me/us know there is a big difference between the authentic and the clone, so I went ahead and bought the authentic.Sounds fine!
The main draw of the Wasqueeze combo was the low price of entry (at the time) into squonking (less than $30 shipped via slowtech) and with the Pico Squeeze having some basic protections built in.
For a little while now there is the Luxotic BF, but that is 5x the price of the Squeeze, and funny to me as such for nearly identical function.
The Hadaly (if authentic) on a Pico Squeeze seems like irony to me due to the wide gap in price betw the two, but if it works for you, then more power to you - enjoy it!
Well well well...It looks like I'll be able to get everything from (FastTech) all at once.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10020248/8309001
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10033130/8038500
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10038853/9622172
Yes I know I can get the Pulse 22 way cheaper.However I really want the red 1.I think it will look awesome on the Fuchai Squonker.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10020248/8309001
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10033130/8038500
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10038853/9622172
Yes I know I can get the Pulse 22 way cheaper.However I really want the red 1.I think it will look awesome on the Fuchai Squonker.
Little friendly tip, the Haze pile is a rather despised waste of a human being around here (or at least by some members here).
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Sounds fine!
The main draw of the Wasqueeze combo was the low price of entry (at the time) into squonking (less than $30 shipped via slowtech) and with the Pico Squeeze having some basic protections built in.
For a little while now there is the Luxotic BF, but that is 5x the price of the Squeeze, and funny to me as such for nearly identical function.
The Hadaly (if authentic) on a Pico Squeeze seems like irony to me due to the wide gap in price betw the two, but if it works for you, then more power to you - enjoy it!
I use high end atties on less expensive squonkers all the time, regular vapes too
Right now I am vaping an authentic Rose 3 on an old iStick 60 and a Nuppin on a CV
Have done the opposite too, Wasp on a Custom Classic, Merlin on a VapEast Pinoy
EDIT: These are just a fraction of the examples, lol
Really, a good vape is where you find it
Thanks Bubba!
I noticed it has what looks like a squonk hole but seems to have a normal standard pin.Does this come with a BF/Squonk pin?
I skipped that 1 and watched Grimm's & Tripper's reviews..
True, soooo true!
Kinda eager to get my Merlins....
I explained how/where I sourced the Goon v1 BF pin here in a previous post to the thread and included where to buy:
http://vapingunderground.com/threads/squonkers-are-bonkers.183977/page-678#post-2094644
@JuicyLucy also suggested another source in her reply to me there as well.
Which ones are you getting?
Sounds fine!
The main draw of the Wasqueeze combo was the low price of entry (at the time) into squonking (less than $30 shipped via slowtech) and with the Pico Squeeze having some basic protections built in.
For a little while now there is the Luxotic BF, but that is 5x the price of the Squeeze, and funny to me as such for nearly identical function.
The Hadaly (if authentic) on a Pico Squeeze seems like irony to me due to the wide gap in price betw the two, but if it works for you, then more power to you - enjoy it!
Luxotic can be had from FastTech for about $35, about 2x the price of a Squeeze. Luxotic is rated at 100w where the Squeeze us rated at 50w. In practice not sure it makes much difference, unless the board in the Luxotic is somehow beefier.
Thanks for the warning - those were the top 3 results when I searched on YT - I do not judge - just copy/paste 3 very different reviews was all...to get an blended overview.
I wont use Haze links in the future if it's going to inspire rage or get me put into the 'disliked' group.
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I use high end atties on less expensive squonkers all the time, regular vapes too
Right now I am vaping an authentic Rose 3 on an old iStick 60 and a Nuppin on a CV
Have done the opposite too, Wasp on a Custom Classic, Merlin on a VapEast Pinoy
EDIT: These are just a fraction of the examples, lol
Really, a good vape is where you find it
Sounds good to me. If you enjoy it, then I am happy too.
We are fortunate that there are so many options, yet we can also be overwhelmed by too many choices.
The original ones. Found 2 for under $17 each at Gearbest with free shipping. Those seem to be a bit hard to find now. I bought the last 2 they had.
Kinda broke my 22 mm rule but I think I can handle 1 mm larger.
got spare glasses for them coming from FT, says authentic.
Ruh Roh just read all that and it looks like I'll give a hard pass on the goon.My bad hands couldn't handle doing that modification.Heck I couldn't handle installing a BF pin in the Haku-Clone I got.It still sits in pieces on my donation table mocking me.
If all else fails I'll give that dang Haku-Clone to my neighbor for some of his DIY e-liquid.
No worries, I doubt very much you'll get hate mail from any of us even if you mention him once in a while, you are new kid on the block and have no idea of what happened before.
yeah we do not even hate people that like Rip.
Ok, thanks for the info. Last time I checked the price on FT, the Luxotic BF mod-only was like $65, and that was before ECC 2018 in Cali a short time ago, so I guess the price went down since then. I was seeing it like $85 for the kit as a pre-order at the time as well on various other sites
Thanks for the free pass. I dont want to create nor get involved in any drama. Whatever happened before is truly none of my business.
It's an 18650 capable "of 100W Maximum output while keeping it's power output based on the current battery state. The Luxotic showcases a small, compact design that is powered by a single 18650 battery (sold separately) and features a proprietary chipset allowing the device to run up to a maximum of 80W depending on the current state of the battery." That's from Vapor DNA description.....I think it can accommodate larger batteries - too lazy to use google to see
I think it can accommodate larger batteries - too lazy to use google to see
18650 only.
Ha Ha! now that is truly tolerance!
Seems like Rip is persona non-grata in many places online where vaping is discussed. I guess nobody ever forgave him for shilling that miracle water that cures dry knuckles and such.
I use YT reviews to show me the close-ups. I consider most of them shills anyway, and do not get invested in their YT popularity nor the cults that follow them.
Yep!!
I use high end atties on less expensive squonkers all the time, regular vapes too
Right now I am vaping an authentic Rose 3 on an old iStick 60 and a Nuppin on a CV
Have done the opposite too, Wasp on a Custom Classic, Merlin on a VapEast Pinoy
EDIT: These are just a fraction of the examples, lol
Really, a good vape is where you find it
That's a very good way to go about it! We mostly do the same thing around here, then ask the people on the forum how they like a particular item. Odds are one or two of the members here have it and you'll get an honest opinion.
Thanks @Train , I'll try that with the incoming Picos. I already have a Nuppin waiting for one of them. I think I'll get a couple more as a back-up.
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Speak for yourself Bub
Nah, to each his own, but I personally can't stand RIP, Jai or GrimGreen or most of those mainstream shills
But, there are few I can bear to sit through, little lone actually enjoy their assessment or actually take it into consideration their opinion
Yes, I've always put more faith in mere mortals that actually have to pay for their gear, and if it's crap or they are disappointed after being seduced by all the hype, you get a more honest opinion.
This of course is balanced with knowing full well that we each likely have a different 'vaping style', like right here in this thread, yes we all squonk, but I'd bet there are more differences betw each of our faves than those we have in common...
But it's really nice to occasionally see that others like certain things that I like, and it's great to be able to share tips on how to get the best or better experience.
The sharing of info, and continual learning is what attracts me.