Hello vu my name is Chris and I just started vaping last month to kick cigarettes so im vaping a smok v8stick with the big baby and fav juice is Capone by sauce la. well was lol the fire button just broke on me but so far I've only smoked maybe about a pack since may 2nd which is really good on my part as I was smoking about a pack a day more if i was drinking glad I've found this site lotsl of information for a noob to start his adventure into vaping
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Welcome to VU and congrats on making the switch!!!
Sorry to hear about your issues with the mod. You’re picking it up at a great time. Prices are extremely low on hardware these days in comparison to just a few years ago. If you’re looking for a new mod to replace the stick, you’ll see a lot of sales this time of year with Memorial Day just passing and Father’s Day coming up.
Sorry to hear about your issues with the mod. You’re picking it up at a great time. Prices are extremely low on hardware these days in comparison to just a few years ago. If you’re looking for a new mod to replace the stick, you’ll see a lot of sales this time of year with Memorial Day just passing and Father’s Day coming up.
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Personally, I stay away from smok.
I’ve had some less than pleasant experiences with their devices. Some people swear by them, but it’s just not my thing.
My favorite mods in no particular order are:
Vaporshark dna250, lostvape, minikin v2, Hexohm and a series of mechanical Squonk mods.
Most people that start out I try to turn onto
Eleaf- great bang for buck
Modefined- it’s lost vape but a lot less expensive
What sort of money are you looking to spend?
Thanks I'm going to look into them
Looking to spend maybe up to 100 for a good mod that will last more then a month but that's when i get the extra spending money but yeah iIshould be able to buy one in about 2 to 3 weeks
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I have Eleafs that are over two years old and run fine - and I am hard on my gear
Ok nice and thanks any in particular you'd recommend
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The first two to pop in my head:
I’ve had the minikin for over a year and have nothing but good things to say about it. This is the same company but a newer mod
https://www.elementvape.com/asmodus-lustro-200w-tc-box-mod
This has had rave reviews And is made by lostvape. It’s built pretty tough and pretty hot imho.
https://www.vapordna.com/Modefined-Sirius-200W-TC-Box-Mod-p/msiriu.htm
I’ve had the minikin for over a year and have nothing but good things to say about it. This is the same company but a newer mod
https://www.elementvape.com/asmodus-lustro-200w-tc-box-mod
This has had rave reviews And is made by lostvape. It’s built pretty tough and pretty hot imho.
https://www.vapordna.com/Modefined-Sirius-200W-TC-Box-Mod-p/msiriu.htm
You may be able to find a DNA Evolv or Yihi mod around that price - certainly used.
I've had the Eleaf 100w (one door) and the tc100w (2-door) - and both are in my PIF kit.. That's a good 2 years of life so far and I use them as loaners when folks buy Smok and it breaks (chuckle - amusingly, she went right back to a SMok, too. Kids today!).. I also had the original Pico 75w, and that only died thru misuse after I gave it away.
The Invoke also looks tolerable. The biggie with most of these mods is: don't abuse the 510 connector.
ADDED: Yes, I hear the Minikin v2 is a great mod as well.
Frankly, very few vape shops can be trusted to answer anything, let alone sell anything - other than Smok trash.
I'd recommend you search VU threads for some info, Youtubes from Vaping With Vic, The Vaping Postman, Mike Vapes, etc. Those mentioned do pretty reliable reviews, so - if you see a review or a thread - check the other (thread or review).
You can also catch some owner-comments for many things over on Fasttech - and they too can be of value.
Ordering from Fasstech or 3fVape is decent/reliable, although the former has "better" CS than the latter - both will have the lowest prices around. (Like 1/4 to 1/2 the price of a B&M).
If you find a few mods, you can certainly poll us here on VU - it's done all the time, but some threads are more sane than others.
I'd recommend you search VU threads for some info, Youtubes from Vaping With Vic, The Vaping Postman, Mike Vapes, etc. Those mentioned do pretty reliable reviews, so - if you see a review or a thread - check the other (thread or review).
You can also catch some owner-comments for many things over on Fasttech - and they too can be of value.
Ordering from Fasstech or 3fVape is decent/reliable, although the former has "better" CS than the latter - both will have the lowest prices around. (Like 1/4 to 1/2 the price of a B&M).
If you find a few mods, you can certainly poll us here on VU - it's done all the time, but some threads are more sane than others.
Welcome 
Good Luck quitting those cigs
Good Luck quitting those cigs
I'd like to try something without internal batteries and I'd love to have a set up that would allow me to build coils but I'll start with the pre made before I build my own I just hate how tanks with screw in coils burn well that's been my experience with the smok coils
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In that case If you like the smok beast vapour production I would say have a look at the Freemax Fireluke ...it comes with a really decent RBA deck for rebuilding as well as the pre made coils themselves being decent as well...it does have a bit of a disco ball look to it but it was very well received last year ...in fact so much so companies all started releasing bubble tanks soon after (was a trend setter for sure) you can probably pick it up really cheap now ...lovely flavour from it and very easy to strip down and clean
Mod wise personally I like the Aspire and Smoant chipsets a lot they cover all the bases well for affordable mods, all modes tend to work and they have intuitive menu systems not much to not to like about either of them....Smoant Ceylon and Aspire Speeder is what id choose out of thier listings (my speeder is going strong must be coming up to a year now) I have the Smoant Ranker it has the same exact chip as the Ceylon but I’d much rather use the Ceylon
A lot of folks loved the Asmodus minikin v2, never picked one up myself cause I’m not a fan of touchscreen.
Assvape have some nice mods decent wattage mode but lack in other areas
Eleaf/Joytech same company really they make nice kits as well although menu system isn’t the easiest to get to grips with also they do well with wattage modes no so much anything else
Either way dual battery is a good start where your headed with rebuilding especially if you want a bit more plumage
If you want to jump straight in and go high end you’re looking at YiHi or Evolv DNA chipsets really (lots of manufacturers uses thier chips)
probably some Hohmtechs knocking about still but the box it’s in isn’t to everyone’s taste
Mod wise personally I like the Aspire and Smoant chipsets a lot they cover all the bases well for affordable mods, all modes tend to work and they have intuitive menu systems not much to not to like about either of them....Smoant Ceylon and Aspire Speeder is what id choose out of thier listings (my speeder is going strong must be coming up to a year now) I have the Smoant Ranker it has the same exact chip as the Ceylon but I’d much rather use the Ceylon
A lot of folks loved the Asmodus minikin v2, never picked one up myself cause I’m not a fan of touchscreen.
Assvape have some nice mods decent wattage mode but lack in other areas
Eleaf/Joytech same company really they make nice kits as well although menu system isn’t the easiest to get to grips with also they do well with wattage modes no so much anything else
Either way dual battery is a good start where your headed with rebuilding especially if you want a bit more plumage
If you want to jump straight in and go high end you’re looking at YiHi or Evolv DNA chipsets really (lots of manufacturers uses thier chips)
probably some Hohmtechs knocking about still but the box it’s in isn’t to everyone’s taste
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Hey there - welcome to VU! I spent a summer near you once in Walled Lake. Still have family there.
Nice walled lake area is about a 2 min drive from me how'd you like it do any fishing here excellent fishing
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It;s a great little town! My cousins are Mark and Leroy Carson, and Debbie & Ron May.
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Hi and Welcome-
I am glad you signed on!
I use the Asmodus Minikin V2 and the Therion 75C, plus many others along with many tanks- good to have back ups- don't want cigarettes to be your back up plan!
I am glad you signed on!
I use the Asmodus Minikin V2 and the Therion 75C, plus many others along with many tanks- good to have back ups- don't want cigarettes to be your back up plan!
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Welcome to VU!
Nice bit of kit you picked up! When you're ready to start building your own coils head over here: http://vapingunderground.com/forums/new-builders-corner.367/ and here: http://vapingunderground.com/forums/coil-building.44/ Lots of helpful folks that will get you going on your journey.
