Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Optima 80W 18650 Pod Mod Kit from Vapefly. The Vapefly Optima 80W 18650 Pod Mod Kit was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
https://www.sourcemore.com/vapefly-optim...d-kit.html
Introduction
Vapefly consistently offer more innovation and experimentation when it comes to rebuildables than any other manufacturer i can think of. The Optima offers two different rebuildable options in the form of an RDTA mesh/coil pod which is a separate purchase and also a rebuildable mesh coil option which is included along with it's own pod. The Optima also comes with a standard pod which houses Vapefly's FreeCore mesh coil heads!
As well as it being claimed it's the first rebuildable mesh coil pod system it's also claimed it's the slimmest pod mod to accommodate an external 18650 and i am not going to dispute either claim.
The Optima offers 3 different pre-heats with the default smart wattage and also USER (curves) and DIY modes, let's check it out!
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In The Box
Contents:
TPD Edition
1 x OPTIMA Mod
1 x Pod Cartridge(2ml)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.3ohm)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.6ohm)
1 x RMC Accessories Pack
1 x RMC Pod Cartridge(2ml)
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
Standard Edition
1 x OPTIMA Mod
1 x Pod Cartridge(3.5ml)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.3ohm)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.6ohm)
1 x RMC Accessories Pack
1 x RMC Pod Cartridge(3.5ml)
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Optima comes in cardboard packaging and has 5 different colour options which are Blue, Red, Silver, Gunmetal or Black, i received the Blue option. Each colour option has different design panels on the sides which i am pretty sure are just stickers but done well! The device has a Zinc Alloy construction and is quite tall but very slender and with it's easy to find protruding pill shaped fire button on the narrow face just feels great in the hand and comfortable to use.
Other features are the almost figure 8 navigational rocker towards the bottom on the face followed by a Type C USB port, below the fire button and above the rocker we have the screen. The spine has "OPTIMA" carved into the metal and moving to the base we have printed branding and safety marks but no visual venting, this doesn't concern me as the movement on the battery panel suggest far from an air tight fit!
Up top to the rear the pod is completely unseen apart from the flat Black top and Proprietary delrin fixed drip tip but at the front we have a square viewing window and looking from the sides a void that allows air to the airflow inlets.
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Optima Specs and Features:
Dimension: 22.4 x 30.7 x 115.0mm
Input: Type-C 5V/2A
Screen: 0.91inch
Coil: 0.3ohm mesh coil(30-40W) & 0.6ohm mesh coil(20-28W)
Pod capacity: 3.5ml, 2ml(TPD)
Battery: external 18650
Output wattage: 5-80W
Creative DIY Meshed coil
Normal Cartridge/RMC Cartridge/RDTA Cartridge(Separately Sold)
Type-C quick charging interface
Flexible airflow control and honeycomb air intake structure
Colours: Blue, Red, Silver, Gunmetal, Black
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The Pod
The standard pod comes pre-installed with the 0.3ohm mesh coil head and has a capacity of 3.5ml (2ml TPD version). The pod has a slight tint to it but it's light enough to see your liquid although most of the pod fit's within the bay just leaving the front viewing section that actually surprised me how fit for purpose it is and grooved chevrons at the rear for pod removal.
To the sides of the front viewing window we have a cut-out each side, this is where on the main section of the pod the air enters and does a "U" down and then up through the coil head for a leak resistant design!
Looking at the base of the pod without a coil head installed we have rectangular magnets both front and rear and the cylindrical opening for the coil head. On the pods side we have a silicone flap with fill plug which when lifted reveals a generous fill port. I much prefer top-fill so i don't have to remove the pod to fill but filling was hassle free so no complaints!
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The Coil Heads
The coil head gets fitted like so many of these pod mods by simply press fitting into place. We have one flat edge to both the opening and to the base of the coil head so fitting correctly is straightforward!
Pre-installed is the 0.3ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 30 and 40w, also included is the 0.6ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 20 and 28w.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pods bay we can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and then a flat metallic surface for the magnets on the pod to attract to. The pod fits very securely needing the use of the mentioned chevron grooves towards the rear to get a good grip before giving it a tug to remove, very good!
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.sourcemore.com/vapefly-optim...d-kit.html
Introduction
Vapefly consistently offer more innovation and experimentation when it comes to rebuildables than any other manufacturer i can think of. The Optima offers two different rebuildable options in the form of an RDTA mesh/coil pod which is a separate purchase and also a rebuildable mesh coil option which is included along with it's own pod. The Optima also comes with a standard pod which houses Vapefly's FreeCore mesh coil heads!
As well as it being claimed it's the first rebuildable mesh coil pod system it's also claimed it's the slimmest pod mod to accommodate an external 18650 and i am not going to dispute either claim.
The Optima offers 3 different pre-heats with the default smart wattage and also USER (curves) and DIY modes, let's check it out!
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In The Box
Contents:
TPD Edition
1 x OPTIMA Mod
1 x Pod Cartridge(2ml)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.3ohm)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.6ohm)
1 x RMC Accessories Pack
1 x RMC Pod Cartridge(2ml)
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
Standard Edition
1 x OPTIMA Mod
1 x Pod Cartridge(3.5ml)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.3ohm)
1 x FreeCoreTM Mesh Coil(0.6ohm)
1 x RMC Accessories Pack
1 x RMC Pod Cartridge(3.5ml)
1 x Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Optima comes in cardboard packaging and has 5 different colour options which are Blue, Red, Silver, Gunmetal or Black, i received the Blue option. Each colour option has different design panels on the sides which i am pretty sure are just stickers but done well! The device has a Zinc Alloy construction and is quite tall but very slender and with it's easy to find protruding pill shaped fire button on the narrow face just feels great in the hand and comfortable to use.
Other features are the almost figure 8 navigational rocker towards the bottom on the face followed by a Type C USB port, below the fire button and above the rocker we have the screen. The spine has "OPTIMA" carved into the metal and moving to the base we have printed branding and safety marks but no visual venting, this doesn't concern me as the movement on the battery panel suggest far from an air tight fit!
Up top to the rear the pod is completely unseen apart from the flat Black top and Proprietary delrin fixed drip tip but at the front we have a square viewing window and looking from the sides a void that allows air to the airflow inlets.
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Optima Specs and Features:
Dimension: 22.4 x 30.7 x 115.0mm
Input: Type-C 5V/2A
Screen: 0.91inch
Coil: 0.3ohm mesh coil(30-40W) & 0.6ohm mesh coil(20-28W)
Pod capacity: 3.5ml, 2ml(TPD)
Battery: external 18650
Output wattage: 5-80W
Creative DIY Meshed coil
Normal Cartridge/RMC Cartridge/RDTA Cartridge(Separately Sold)
Type-C quick charging interface
Flexible airflow control and honeycomb air intake structure
Colours: Blue, Red, Silver, Gunmetal, Black
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The Pod
The standard pod comes pre-installed with the 0.3ohm mesh coil head and has a capacity of 3.5ml (2ml TPD version). The pod has a slight tint to it but it's light enough to see your liquid although most of the pod fit's within the bay just leaving the front viewing section that actually surprised me how fit for purpose it is and grooved chevrons at the rear for pod removal.
To the sides of the front viewing window we have a cut-out each side, this is where on the main section of the pod the air enters and does a "U" down and then up through the coil head for a leak resistant design!
Looking at the base of the pod without a coil head installed we have rectangular magnets both front and rear and the cylindrical opening for the coil head. On the pods side we have a silicone flap with fill plug which when lifted reveals a generous fill port. I much prefer top-fill so i don't have to remove the pod to fill but filling was hassle free so no complaints!
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The Coil Heads
The coil head gets fitted like so many of these pod mods by simply press fitting into place. We have one flat edge to both the opening and to the base of the coil head so fitting correctly is straightforward!
Pre-installed is the 0.3ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 30 and 40w, also included is the 0.6ohm mesh coil head which is rated between 20 and 28w.
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Fitting The Pod
Looking inside the pods bay we can see the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and then a flat metallic surface for the magnets on the pod to attract to. The pod fits very securely needing the use of the mentioned chevron grooves towards the rear to get a good grip before giving it a tug to remove, very good!
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