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Most anything bigger than my Eleaf Pico 75w and Kanger TopTank Mini combo stays home.
I am not usually out for very long when I do leave the house (work from home, and also the sole caretaker of my elderly and terminally ill mother), and when I am out, it's for grocery shopping or other quick errands...I can do without vaping for a few hours, since when I am home, if I am awake I am chain vaping....so I use going out mostly as taking a break.
I do not go to bars and clubs at all for like the past 20 yrs, I just dont like that scene...
Also, the only place I do vape when out, is in the car, as I do not like attracting too much attention to myself. People in this section of New Jersey kind of flip out if they see someone vaping in public.
The only place I can vape without scrutiny is when I go to different music jams, and even at those I go outside out of respect for the host, even though they say it's ok to vape indoors. The folks that still smoke at these gatherings, also 'take it outside'...
When I get my Pico Squeeze from FT in a few weeks LOL, I will have a smaller device to use, right now with a Wasp Nano, and I plan to use this out and about and challenge myself to actually vape in public more...
But the Billet Boxen Rev4b DNA60, HCigar VT Inbox v3 DNA75, and Pulse BF will not be leaving the house...they are all 3 on my desk now in regular rotation.
Oh come on you can take that billet out.
I don't blame you buddy. I've got one of them for work and the rest stay home but I have other mods that don't leave home because I would destroy them at work.Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Thanks! I am too attached to my BB, even though I have a backup that lives in the box unused.Oh come on you can take that billet out.I don't blame you buddy. I've got one of them for work and the rest stay home but I have other mods that don't leave home because I would destroy them at work.
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I'd need to get a 3rd unit to feel safe taking one out and about. (need to sell some things to have the cash for a 3rd unit)
The BB is sort of 'precious' to me since it is my favorite vape setup so far in all of the 2.5 yrs I've been vaping, and until I have the "3-2-1 Backup Rule" in place (3x devices is really 2, and 2x devices is really 1, and 1x device is none) and eventually get another BB, I just dont want to risk it...
The RSA that I marry to the Pico Squeeze would optimally replicate the draw and feel of the Kanger RBA head in the BB.
Still searching on that one, and slowly making my way through all of the #shedlyfe videos...
I completely understand. I like the billets as well. And backups are an essential. LolThanks! I am too attached to my BB, even though I have a backup that lives in the box unused.
I'd need to get a 3rd unit to feel safe taking one out and about. (need to sell some things to have the cash for a 3rd unit)
The BB is sort of 'precious' to me since it is my favorite vape setup so far in all of the 2.5 yrs I've been vaping, and until I have the "3-2-1 Backup Rule" in place (3x devices is really 2, and 2x devices is really 1, and 1x device is none) and eventually get another BB, I just dont want to risk it...
The RSA that I marry to the Pico Squeeze would optimally replicate the draw and feel of the Kanger RBA head in the BB.
Still searching on that one, and slowly making my way through all of the #shedlyfe videos...
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Sounds pretty damned tight - outside Wasp, and even tighter than Haku.. I've actually been enjoying the SXK Basic on the DS-style 1:1 .. I'm at the place where it doesn't matter if I grab the Gbox200/Wasp or the DS-style/Basic - I get a really good flavor and all-day vape.
For me the TopTank mini, with the RBA head, 5 wraps of 27g KA1 on 3mm ID, and afc closed down 3/4 is equal to the same build in the BB on the Kanger RBA head, without any added afc restrictions, and for me is my preferred semi-restricted DTL vape...
With the Wasp Nano even with the afc closed down to like a 1mm hole, and using a drip-tip that has only a 2mm bore, it is more like the TopTank Mini at 75% open afc...
The problem with most of these Hadaly/Haku/Entheon/O-Atty type of atomizers is that there is little-to-no afc...I need SOME afc control with a wider range than tight MTL to 'the singularity hole where like no air gets thru'...
The atty on the VV Simple-EX looks like it might work, and were it not for the 35mm in height for the following, the NoFear Unlimited, Hellfire Viper, Origen Little, and similar sub-22mm attys might work, but I am spoiled by the Wasp Nano only being 23mm in height without a drip tip, and on these listed, if I get the clones and the air hole is too small, I can always drill it out a little bit...
Despite current clouds-bro-clouds DTL tanks and attys, the TopTank Mini can chuck massive clouds with the above mentioned build if I open the afc all the way, and bump up the power from my normal 19w up to about 25w. I mean I can completely fog out a 10'x10' room in about 3-5 mins with the TopTank Mini, so it's no slouch when it comes to airflow. If I put one of @Pegleg Meg 's amazing and beautiful Clapton wires in there (a 2x30g/46g, 5 wraps on 3mm ID), and bump it up to ~33w, it's a total white-out blizzard in about 10-12 puffs on the TopTank Mini.
I have three SV mods and a L'il Pinch ( all are stab wood) that never leave the house, in fact are only used on birthdays and holidays only. One Luna and a BB in the car, one Luna on my desk at work and two BB with me. Three Pico/Odin16 with me at all times.
Yes quoting myself. I mean to explain that the Wasp Nano is a VERY airy atomizer, even at the smallest airflow, and that the TopTank Mini, despite being an older tank, can hold it's own.
I like a cooler vape and will never run anything above maybe 35w, and felt no advantage to dual-coils for my vaping style.
Everyone has different preferences, and whatever works for someone else and makes them happy, makes me happy.
I found the Haku-clone too tight to enjoy. Tobeco Velocity and goon clones need to be turned waaaaay down.. Wasp open barely 1mm/side. SXK Basic wide open (weird vertical, but never flood).
I'm running the CM Elfy tank wide open, and it's almost too tight; the OBS Nano's are running right around 1/2 open or less. The Monster V3 clone has no AFC, and is almost too tight to DTL.
One of these days I'll be able to measure the Pascals/PSI stuff, but yeah - this stuff gets irksome.
I do agree, I dislike having/learning I am cranked up to 30+ watts. Wasteful, seems to me.
I'm running the CM Elfy tank wide open, and it's almost too tight; the OBS Nano's are running right around 1/2 open or less. The Monster V3 clone has no AFC, and is almost too tight to DTL.
One of these days I'll be able to measure the Pascals/PSI stuff, but yeah - this stuff gets irksome.
I do agree, I dislike having/learning I am cranked up to 30+ watts. Wasteful, seems to me.
Sounds like you and I have similar preferences for the tightness/openness of the draw.
I'm surprise at the Elfy being so restricted. It has wide slots on the afc, and the opening under the coil appears to be about 3.5mm wide. I would have grabbed an Elfy when I saw them on sale for $12 a few weeks ago (cant remember where) but the capacity was too little for me (~2ml IIRC?), and the lack of any knurling on the threaded cap (for filling) was another negative...due to hand problems.
Since i had returned back to the TopTank Mini (which was my second ever atomizer back in March of 2016, when I purchased the kit where it came with the Kbox Mini) I ended up getting a second TopTank Mini from myfreedomsmokes.com from their July 4th sale, for $20 shipped less a 17% discount...and I've been very happy with it. The OG TopTank Mini has been cleaned, retired and put away as a backup...just in case. I'm using the RBA head with it.
I was considering a clone of the Kayfun v5, but they are like 60mm tall, which is too big for me (especially when sitting atop a mod), and was also concerned about the afc being too tight. I've not had the luxury of trying one since nobody I know in real life that vapes has one...
Yeah, the Elfy is bloody TINY. It only rides the 1xcell SX mini to/at/from work. I seem to be alternating it with the verticoiled Monster v3: pretty much the same airflow.
I thought about the KF clones - but I am just tired of everyone's BS about "RTL" and "too loose MTL": it just boils down to "too damned tight and no alternative or way to drill".
Only dual I am inclined to budget is the OBS Engine [stop]. And, really, there are no other single-coils of interest.. I'm undecided on getting another wasp or the SXK Basic - the wasp is just plain more simple, which means reliable.
I thought about the KF clones - but I am just tired of everyone's BS about "RTL" and "too loose MTL": it just boils down to "too damned tight and no alternative or way to drill".
Only dual I am inclined to budget is the OBS Engine [stop]. And, really, there are no other single-coils of interest.. I'm undecided on getting another wasp or the SXK Basic - the wasp is just plain more simple, which means reliable.
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I know Drop Solo is up at 3AVape w/a 10% code but no free shipping I don't think, and prolly others over there. Don't know about elsewhere.
Dpro mini looks interesting to me too.
Finally a nice looking 75C squonker
Too bad it costs so much
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What squonker are you referring to?I know it's up at 3AVape w/a 10% code but no free shipping I don't think, and prolly others over there. Don't know about elsewhere.
Dpro mini looks interesting to me too.
Finally a nice looking 75C squonker
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Vicious ant Spade DNA 75C. Does Todd's review I linked not show for you?
edit: oh, you meant RDA - Drop Solo
Its there now, but I didn't see it before. Yeah i'd love to own one of those.
Dpro is nice. VA 75c shipping from VA is 50 bucks. Rediculous
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I know Drop Solo is up at 3AVape w/a 10% code but no free shipping I don't think, and prolly others over there. Don't know about elsewhere.
Dpro mini looks interesting to me too.
Finally a nice looking 75C squonker
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I haven't put my dpro mini down since I got it 2 days ago
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What kind of build you have in there?
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. 25 316 ss which is a little warm but great flavor. Goin to try some ni 80 this weekend. 2 core 26 36 fused Clapton.
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I'm running a 3 core alien, .27ish in my gr1. Looks like it'll work in the dpro as well.
I run plain round in my gr1 only one could get good flavor on with out Clapton and loved it but I think dpro has taken over fiirst
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Still use the Subtank mini daily with the V2 RBA,Yes quoting myself. I mean to explain that the Wasp Nano is a VERY airy atomizer, even at the smallest airflow, and that the TopTank Mini, despite being an older tank, can hold it's own.
I like a cooler vape and will never run anything above maybe 35w, and felt no advantage to dual-coils for my vaping style.
Everyone has different preferences, and whatever works for someone else and makes them happy, makes me happy.
the original Serpent RTA is also good.
I do like a bit more air than those too so I really like the Wasp Nano and the original Merlin RTA.
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Ordered the SS/black Furyan and a dpro mini
They on fbearly prototype BAMech
production versions will apparently be ultem, and have the same left/right hand front/rear/edge squonk hole options as the 75 and 75c versions
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B2K officially cloned
Still kind of on buying lockdown, but I closed out a Fasttech cart...and threw a DPro mini in there last minute.
$20 with MAP code... I worry it may be a tighter draw than I like, but it does look really nice.
@SteelDriver is the airflow kind of like an Entheon (which also "redirects")? Did you have one of those?
$20 with MAP code... I worry it may be a tighter draw than I like, but it does look really nice.
@SteelDriver is the airflow kind of like an Entheon (which also "redirects")? Did you have one of those?
It's more open than enthion more like hadaly and smooth as butter
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nice, I like the stainless steel look
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NET?
That was my thought.
the toe of an old pair of nylons works well
You can twist it up and really squeeze the juice out of it.
the toe of an old pair of nylons works well
You can twist it up and really squeeze the juice out of it.
Either that or the worst coffee ever!
Went out looking for a good single coil RDA, didn't wanna wait for shipping. The only thing I could find was the recurve, so I picked one up. Loving this thing. The only downfall is having to squonk every 3-4 hits, but I can put up with that for the flavor. I like my Wasp Nano, but the damn thing whistles... Drives me nuts!
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Did you try a drip tip on the wasp?
Really dig this setup.....
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If I may ask how your getting on with the VLS? I've ordered one that should be delivered tommorow . Use to like the odd vertical coil in the likes of the veritas and the origen wanted to give them another go
Drip tip for sure. I installed mine because I didn't like the coil that close to my mouth and I was getting spit back. now it is just right and the flavor was increased. I carry this set up with me on a regular. Small, light weight and I can put it almost anywhere.
Authentic Furnace RDA listed on 3F for $31.99, as well as smoked and blue variants of the Wasp Nano for $13.99. The blue one is especially gorgeous!
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