No matter how much I promise myself; "This is my last mod" - - I am still a sucker for new; different mods. Especially if they present a unique appeal and bring a potential flair of sentiment to vaping.
Mainstream reviews are already all over YouTube. I am 4 months behind the much spoken about; Double Barrel ~ by Squid Industries, but I eventually caved in. Did the whole "Navy Seal", "frog man" , "squid", military veteran vibe attract me? Read on...
What I will do is simply tell you my likes and dislikes, only 48 hours in.
Likes;
Super original
The DB shotgun theme is pretty neat. If you have ever used a Double Barrel Shotgun, you will definitely know why this twin, tubular mod carries this theme. It looks really different; perhaps not for everyone, but right up my alley. The "Squid Industries" logo etching on the side and little stars with the numbers; "12" on the dainty control wheel are novel. The exact same etching as on the wheel exists on the 510 plate resembling a single 12 gauge shotgun shell inserted in the barrel. If you were ever in the military, or para-military, even a hunter, or a clay pigeon enthusiast, you may just enjoy entwining the memories of your shotgun days into your current style of vaping.
Hardy - well constructed
Nope, the V2.1 battery door does not pop off at all. Instead, mine stays on tightly and securely. I have tested it. Even if my black one chips a bit of "paint" here and there, I won't mind. Chips and nicks on the coating add character on black mods. If this worries you, I recommend you get the SS finish which I missed out on. The 510 pin and threads are on point . I like the 2 included plastic rings to protect the 24mm 510 surface area from tank scratch. The mod is small but delightfully weighty.
Chip and screen functionality
This is what blows me away with the "DB". I never liked flaky, complicated temerature control mods. Turning and pressing the wheel into its few, very basic features is a breeze. Absolutely no user manual required. If only all VW mods had this simplicity, easy board use and petite display screen, I would be stoked. Seriously, this is one of my favorite aspects. No charging port, no frills, firmware updates, only hard-core, basic, quick, responsive functions. I am not familiar with the chip itself but it fires up fast enough.
Feels tremendous in the hand.
I can hardly put it down. It fits in my hand like it was made for comfort. The skin (paint) has a quality matt powder coat feel. I want to hold it all the time, roll it in my hands, and chain vape.
A vapers collector item?
I am a bit of a collector, never selling any vaping gear, only giving some away. My gear represents the various stages of my hobbiest journey. Collecting is a big part of it. The Double Barrel is no exception. It stands out as ONE of my most enjoyable mods so far - - "Hands up!" An instant hit. Let's see how it holds out.
Dislikes;
There is really not much to dislike. But to be brutally honest and try to be balanced, I will say this;
24mm
One of my bug bears with all mods. This only takes 24mm tanks. 25mm would blow this mod out of the water. But in its defence I have many 24mm attys to hit on this killer.
Smaller tanks, better
The DB is suited for smaller, shorter attys. For example; because the mod is so slinky, if you were to use a 24mm tank with a bubble glass, you run the risk of it falling over on a table and smashing. I prefer to use my thinner tanks. I have especially reserved this for my two black 22mm Beserker Mini MTL tanks, with the steel Beserker cap on. If it falls there is minimal chance of the RTA breaking. A tall tank may also make it top heavy.
Final verdict
Any other dislikes would be nitpicking. I had no "need" for another mod, but acquiring this was purely for the novelty, enjoyment, beauty, over simplified functionality, and positive - accurate reviews. I have zero regrets and would quite easily pick up a SS one just to own another superb mod.
To answer my own question; the whole US military, ex marine, struggling veteran story surrounding the creation of the DB did indeed grab me.
My overall rating would be an easy, solid 9.5 out of 10.
A shout out, to the gents @SirVape, for selling really cool gear and for the top shelf service.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
Mainstream reviews are already all over YouTube. I am 4 months behind the much spoken about; Double Barrel ~ by Squid Industries, but I eventually caved in. Did the whole "Navy Seal", "frog man" , "squid", military veteran vibe attract me? Read on...
What I will do is simply tell you my likes and dislikes, only 48 hours in.
Likes;
Super original
The DB shotgun theme is pretty neat. If you have ever used a Double Barrel Shotgun, you will definitely know why this twin, tubular mod carries this theme. It looks really different; perhaps not for everyone, but right up my alley. The "Squid Industries" logo etching on the side and little stars with the numbers; "12" on the dainty control wheel are novel. The exact same etching as on the wheel exists on the 510 plate resembling a single 12 gauge shotgun shell inserted in the barrel. If you were ever in the military, or para-military, even a hunter, or a clay pigeon enthusiast, you may just enjoy entwining the memories of your shotgun days into your current style of vaping.
Hardy - well constructed
Nope, the V2.1 battery door does not pop off at all. Instead, mine stays on tightly and securely. I have tested it. Even if my black one chips a bit of "paint" here and there, I won't mind. Chips and nicks on the coating add character on black mods. If this worries you, I recommend you get the SS finish which I missed out on. The 510 pin and threads are on point . I like the 2 included plastic rings to protect the 24mm 510 surface area from tank scratch. The mod is small but delightfully weighty.
Chip and screen functionality
This is what blows me away with the "DB". I never liked flaky, complicated temerature control mods. Turning and pressing the wheel into its few, very basic features is a breeze. Absolutely no user manual required. If only all VW mods had this simplicity, easy board use and petite display screen, I would be stoked. Seriously, this is one of my favorite aspects. No charging port, no frills, firmware updates, only hard-core, basic, quick, responsive functions. I am not familiar with the chip itself but it fires up fast enough.
Feels tremendous in the hand.
I can hardly put it down. It fits in my hand like it was made for comfort. The skin (paint) has a quality matt powder coat feel. I want to hold it all the time, roll it in my hands, and chain vape.
A vapers collector item?
I am a bit of a collector, never selling any vaping gear, only giving some away. My gear represents the various stages of my hobbiest journey. Collecting is a big part of it. The Double Barrel is no exception. It stands out as ONE of my most enjoyable mods so far - - "Hands up!" An instant hit. Let's see how it holds out.
Dislikes;
There is really not much to dislike. But to be brutally honest and try to be balanced, I will say this;
24mm
One of my bug bears with all mods. This only takes 24mm tanks. 25mm would blow this mod out of the water. But in its defence I have many 24mm attys to hit on this killer.
Smaller tanks, better
The DB is suited for smaller, shorter attys. For example; because the mod is so slinky, if you were to use a 24mm tank with a bubble glass, you run the risk of it falling over on a table and smashing. I prefer to use my thinner tanks. I have especially reserved this for my two black 22mm Beserker Mini MTL tanks, with the steel Beserker cap on. If it falls there is minimal chance of the RTA breaking. A tall tank may also make it top heavy.
Final verdict
Any other dislikes would be nitpicking. I had no "need" for another mod, but acquiring this was purely for the novelty, enjoyment, beauty, over simplified functionality, and positive - accurate reviews. I have zero regrets and would quite easily pick up a SS one just to own another superb mod.
To answer my own question; the whole US military, ex marine, struggling veteran story surrounding the creation of the DB did indeed grab me.
My overall rating would be an easy, solid 9.5 out of 10.
A shout out, to the gents @SirVape, for selling really cool gear and for the top shelf service.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
