Clone squonker
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Hi @Rob Fisher, this message falls into the 'better never than late' category but here it is.My Reo Grand clone and Chalice arrived from the 3f vape world tour to Johnston this afternoon and I don't think Rob from Maine has a worry in the world over these.The one good thing is I now will have an alternative heating source this winter, man it gets hot, well I have an evenings entertainment trying to build some heat out of it, if not it's a trip to the Johnston gorge.The Gorge is ready!
Aaaaaand pass... I can't stand mods getting hot in my hand. Use the proper metal ffs.
I would love a cheap back-up squonker, but I don't know if I'm going to find one.
rOgue zOmbie@ I played with it a bit last evening and was able to get better performance.Put a .78 ohm coil raised above the post on the chalice and I must admit it's better.I wish I knew how a real Reo rocks, but for a back up I think you'll be okay .I like the squonk thing and I'm interested in the genre, so another step in the journey for yours truly.Total w/the chalice clone (built pretty well imo) $38.00,not bad I guess.Latter.
Seriously Rob, fiddled w/ it last nite and it's much better.I'm willing to bet the real Reo's a few steps above it, I like the squonk so the wheels are turning upstairs ,here I go again! (wish I could try the real McCoy)Awesome! Thanks for the heads up!
Blu_Marlin@I was able to build most of the heat out thankfully ,I'm having fun w/ the squonk.wanting to try Johan's fuse trick!
Well one day mine might arrive... but the whole debacle means I'm going to be really hostile towards it and if I was a betting man I would bet the Gorge is going to get a new member one of these days!
I'll buy it from you Skipper, I've a custom build itch I need to scratch, and the Feo (fake reo) will be a great starting point
I'll take that bet.
Well the day has arrived... the stinking REO Clone arrived at my local Post Office this morning... it only took two and a half months to arrive... without getting into the whole Clone vs Authentic rumble I just have to say I hate the fact that my beloved REO has been cloned. Enough on that issue.
And for sure this is a hostile review obviously... and this is initial impressions only based on what I see and feel because I have not yet been able to bring myself to put a Cyclone on it.
Nice solid cardboard box.
Nicely packaged and protected in high density sponge.
I was surprised at how nice it looked compared to what I expected.
Adjustable 510 with allen key.
It amazes me how the Chinese can make a device like this for half the price of just the shipping cost from the USA and still ship it across the world for free?
I'm still amazed at the apparent quality of the device. Just how it will vape and how long it will last remains to be seen. Also crazy that they cloned the non LP version...
I will try and summon up the enthusiasm to maybe put a Cyclone on it and actually try it later...
And for sure this is a hostile review obviously... and this is initial impressions only based on what I see and feel because I have not yet been able to bring myself to put a Cyclone on it.
Nice solid cardboard box.
Nicely packaged and protected in high density sponge.
I was surprised at how nice it looked compared to what I expected.
Adjustable 510 with allen key.
It amazes me how the Chinese can make a device like this for half the price of just the shipping cost from the USA and still ship it across the world for free?
I'm still amazed at the apparent quality of the device. Just how it will vape and how long it will last remains to be seen. Also crazy that they cloned the non LP version...
I will try and summon up the enthusiasm to maybe put a Cyclone on it and actually try it later...
Thanks @Rob Fisher - great initial impressions post
Looking rather good
Am very interested to hear how she vapes.
I notice that the feed tube looks a bit skew. Is that because the bottle is not positioned correctly or is is because the feed mechanism is slightly off? (i.e. not directly above the bottle top)
Looking rather good
Am very interested to hear how she vapes.
I notice that the feed tube looks a bit skew. Is that because the bottle is not positioned correctly or is is because the feed mechanism is slightly off? (i.e. not directly above the bottle top)
Yip it is skew... I think they are a few mm out on the design... but don't think it will have a major adverse effect.
that profile is TALL. Suprised you gave it a good word.
If there are no conectivity issues this could be a viable option for the nooblets!
If there are no conectivity issues this could be a viable option for the nooblets!
Yip, very interesting that they cloned the original non-LP Reo Grand
Maybe because it said "original" and they dont use it so they dont know that the low profile (LP) is the one to actually clone (to give more choice on atties).
I really want to hate it and trash it but based on the first look I'm impressed for the $29.... More when I eventually get to put a Cyclone on it...
ok this has got me interested too.
I am at that point in my vape life where I want to try a squonker so that I can have the dripper experience without dripping.
I have to be honest and say that I dont like tanks very much. I know I have only tried one subohm tank, but the flavour on drippers leaves no alternative but for me to try a squonker.
The terminator was initially in my radar, but after hearing about hot springs and the like i was put off. I cannot justify getting a Reo yet as I might just not like it. There is a lot to love about reos and a lot of love for them on this forum, but it's a lot of money to spend if you're not "Sure". I this is remotely good, I might try it as a pathway to being a reonaut in the not too distant future.
I am at that point in my vape life where I want to try a squonker so that I can have the dripper experience without dripping.
I have to be honest and say that I dont like tanks very much. I know I have only tried one subohm tank, but the flavour on drippers leaves no alternative but for me to try a squonker.
The terminator was initially in my radar, but after hearing about hot springs and the like i was put off. I cannot justify getting a Reo yet as I might just not like it. There is a lot to love about reos and a lot of love for them on this forum, but it's a lot of money to spend if you're not "Sure". I this is remotely good, I might try it as a pathway to being a reonaut in the not too distant future.
Hi @phanatik, your situation I think is a superb example of where something like this clone squonker could add value.
Just on the Reo though, if you like the flavour and experience you get from a single battery mech dripper setup, the vape on the Reo should be the same or even better, just without the hassle of dripping. You just need to find the right atty for your style of vaping.
Just note that the clone is SP (standard profile) - so it can only take one or two small atomizers. One could shave 3 mm off the catch cup to allow many more atties to fit, but then you will have bare aluminium at the top.
Also, I think @Xhale said it does not have a hot spring, has a huge voltage drop and gets really hot. I think he installed a fuse in the end. Maybe an authentic Reo hot spring will fit in there.
Have not seen the positive contact, so do not know what material it is made of.
Also, I think @Xhale said it does not have a hot spring, has a huge voltage drop and gets really hot. I think he installed a fuse in the end. Maybe an authentic Reo hot spring will fit in there.
Have not seen the positive contact, so do not know what material it is made of.
Hey just in case anyone was wondering. If you're looking for regulated squonking. It seems that the vaporflask DNa 40 squonk has dropped to $200 on the vaporshark site.
Happy vaping
Happy vaping
I think with authentic you're paying for Rob's customer service.
I'd love to see some blindfold tests with reo users. Guarantee nobody would tell the difference between the vapes. Obviously there are other considerations besides "how does it vape" but the bottom line is that clones are useful and awesome imho.
Damnit I'd love to see blindfold tests with everything. Guys who tout atomizer X as being the best thing ever invented probably wouldn't be able to discern between that and another similar atomizer (with the same build) with a blindfold on
I'd love to see some blindfold tests with reo users. Guarantee nobody would tell the difference between the vapes. Obviously there are other considerations besides "how does it vape" but the bottom line is that clones are useful and awesome imho.
Damnit I'd love to see blindfold tests with everything. Guys who tout atomizer X as being the best thing ever invented probably wouldn't be able to discern between that and another similar atomizer (with the same build) with a blindfold on
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