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Welcome @Wyvern
Good to see you doing the research
Enjoy your stay and all the best with your vaping journey
Welcome to the forum and welcome to a world of awesomeness
Welcome @Bartart - lol, your forum name made me laugh
Look Twisp is certainly not the best device but does the job. Juices are very ecpensive.
Very difficult to recommend the ideal device without knowing your preferred style of vaping
But a good set of well priced kit is the Subox Mini kit - many folk use it and like it a lot
All the best and enjoy your stay here.
Hey and welcome to the forum
You have come to the right place. Epic asvise all round. Just browse through the forum . I also started on a twisp. Got myself an ijust2 didnt like it and now i have a nautilus mini. Its perfect for me. What I am trying to say is what works for one might not work for the other. Try and test as much as possible. Go to your nearest vape shop and try out some devices. Most vape shops are extremely helpfull.
As for stoping completely. Well once you start vaping properly it becomes a hobby.
Best of luck in your exciting new venture
Most welcome to the forum. Here is a link to more info on the setup @Silver referred to above: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/intro-to-vaping-the-subox-mini-june-2015-edition.t12498/
All the best with your vaping journey.
Thanks Guys for you best wishes
I've been looking at that subox mini, maybe I'm being cheap but 1200 bucks seems steep to me. See my pick is the cheapest SUV available but it still gets me there.
My vape style is I just need my nicotine fix I'm not looking for huge clouds, but a decent feel of smoking. About the best I can describe it. I'm still trying to decide if I should go variable voltage/wattage. One of my issues with the twisp was the oil in my mouth sometimes when taking a hit and also the plastic clear thingy would pop out the metal ring and leak in my pocket or hand.
And I paid 500 for that so maybe I should just put on my big boy panties
You are comparing chalk and cheese at the same price... Subox is a great device, it outperforms any twisp hands down : more watt, bigger tank, bigger battery, bigger clouds, better taste, better coils that last longer.
For the R1200 you get 2 commercial coils, and deck for building your own coils plus 2x pre made coils and cotton to get you started building. Building your own coils is not only great fun and can be personalised to suit your own vaping style but it is also much cheaper than commercial coils. Were talking 50c vs R50!
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For the R1200 you get 2 commercial coils, and deck for building your own coils plus 2x pre made coils and cotton to get you started building. Building your own coils is not only great fun and can be personalised to suit your own vaping style but it is also much cheaper than commercial coils. Were talking 50c vs R50!
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Hi @Bartart
Pleasure.
I have seen the subox kits being sold by some vendors for about R1,000. I see www.vapeclub.co.za has them on sale now for R930.
The Subtank Mini (atomiser part of the kit) is a good device. Lets you pop in commercial coils for less fuss but you also get a RBA section to build your own. Very helpful to get a variable wattage device because you can dial in the power based on the juice. The juices can and often taste a bit different at different power settings.
The Subtank Mini produces a fair amount of vapour though so may not be what you are looking for.
Another combination that is highly regarded is the Aspire Nautilus Mini and say an iStick to power it. The Nautilus mini is a mouth to lung device (like you would when smoking) and gives good flavour. It doesnt need as much power (10-15watts) so you dont need a monstrous battery/mod to power it. It also helps to have a variable wattage device. I have one and still use it. My mom has one and its been working great. But it takes commercial coils and not aimed at rebuilding. Price wise, it may be a bit cheaper than the subox.
If you are on a budget, you can check out the Classifieds, sometimes there are great deals to be found there.
Pleasure.
I have seen the subox kits being sold by some vendors for about R1,000. I see www.vapeclub.co.za has them on sale now for R930.
The Subtank Mini (atomiser part of the kit) is a good device. Lets you pop in commercial coils for less fuss but you also get a RBA section to build your own. Very helpful to get a variable wattage device because you can dial in the power based on the juice. The juices can and often taste a bit different at different power settings.
The Subtank Mini produces a fair amount of vapour though so may not be what you are looking for.
Another combination that is highly regarded is the Aspire Nautilus Mini and say an iStick to power it. The Nautilus mini is a mouth to lung device (like you would when smoking) and gives good flavour. It doesnt need as much power (10-15watts) so you dont need a monstrous battery/mod to power it. It also helps to have a variable wattage device. I have one and still use it. My mom has one and its been working great. But it takes commercial coils and not aimed at rebuilding. Price wise, it may be a bit cheaper than the subox.
If you are on a budget, you can check out the Classifieds, sometimes there are great deals to be found there.
Lol, I drive that same SUV, and it is certainly not cheap in my book. Go for the Subox Mini kit or the iStick 30W with Mini Aspire Nautilus as suggested above.Thanks Guys for you best wishes
I've been looking at that subox mini, maybe I'm being cheap but 1200 bucks seems steep to me. See my pick is the cheapest SUV available but it still gets me there.
My vape style is I just need my nicotine fix I'm not looking for huge clouds, but a decent feel of smoking. About the best I can describe it. I'm still trying to decide if I should go variable voltage/wattage. One of my issues with the twisp was the oil in my mouth sometimes when taking a hit and also the plastic clear thingy would pop out the metal ring and leak in my pocket or hand.
And I paid 500 for that so maybe I should just put on my big boy panties
Morning guys
thanks for the advice, and apologies if my comments were a little dry last night I'm hanging trying not to take a stinky(woot new slang term learned)
I am desperately looking for subox mini because I see from many posts that is what people grow into after vaping for a time.
If only FNB and STD Bank hadn't frozen my accounts for Fica yesterday I would have got one
anybody know a shop in Sandton area that sells these?
thanks for the advice, and apologies if my comments were a little dry last night I'm hanging trying not to take a stinky(woot new slang term learned)
I am desperately looking for subox mini because I see from many posts that is what people grow into after vaping for a time.
If only FNB and STD Bank hadn't frozen my accounts for Fica yesterday I would have got one
anybody know a shop in Sandton area that sells these?
Ok so I took the advice and bought the Subox Mini. At first it was great but then the Murphy's law struck and the device struck the ground.........
Bad news it stopped working. This stuff needs to be more robust
Bad news it stopped working. This stuff needs to be more robust
Ah man @Bartart, that REALLY sucks! The it's a thread on here where the guys try and help when you break you vape, maybe post your symptoms there?
Have to say, myself and some others have dropped the subox but apart from war scares it still vapes! Hopefully it's the battery or something you can fix with a little soldering?
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Have to say, myself and some others have dropped the subox but apart from war scares it still vapes! Hopefully it's the battery or something you can fix with a little soldering?
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Hi @Bartart
So sorry to hear about your subox incident. On your first day of use!
That sucks
Go here:
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/forums/techincal-issues/
And make a new thread
Describe the problem and try post a few pics with the atomiser off and take a photo of the 510 connection.
Then take off the battery lid and take out the battery and take one or two photos of that
Maybe someone with an experienced eye will be able to spot something that is relatively easy to fix
Holding thumbs for you. Dont give up
No prob @Silver, @Bartart we are all waiting with baited breath as @Khan83 polishes his subox. He posted the process of taking apart the subox today maybe that will assist?
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/index.php?threads/15837/
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http://www.ecigssa.co.za/index.php?threads/15837/
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Hi Everyone,
I came across this site by chance, had no idea vaping was so specialised. I only knew of Twisp which I used to think was the premium brand with a few generics available. I have plenty of complaints about Twisp now, but for a while it was good and it has made me dislike normal cigs.
Currently have 4 complete Twisp Clearo devices and a new Twisp Solo which seems like it was planned and designed by someone who was smoking a similar looking herb pen because I've given up trying to feel it work.
I have tried most flavours, but I currently use cherry and nut brittle. I have always had bad luck with coils, 3 weeks max initially and a full week at best currently. The Twisp guys said there was a bad batch for a while, but I don't know how far that is true since they would have done a recall or something. Very strangely I have had all 4 tanks crack within a single week. I can't seem to understand this, but with the big selection available and the whole Twisp attitude and products going backwards I need to get something new.
I am very confused and I have done plenty of reading and now I am slightly more confused. I am looking for two tanks, one compact and simple similar in size to a Twisp Clearo for all day use, and another tank that can handle lower ohm coils and can be used for future upgrades. Things I want to have from what I understand are bottom coil, variable airflow, and battery that has some voltage adjustment. I don't know about the coil types but if possible the coils should be usable on both devices, reasonably priced, easily available and compatible with different brands if ever required. Compatibility with liquids I'm not sure if that is a concern. Also preferable if all parts are available separately such as tank glass etc. Definitely not hardware that is prone to leak as my device is often kept in my pocket and it does tilt a little.
I would prefer to stick to Kanger and Aspire - they seem to be the most common. I have looked at some online retailers - some have poor websites, some have a big selection but none of the major brands, some have no stock of most of what they sell, and some charge quite a lot for delivery - please note this is just from a selection of sites that I checked, and I'm sure there are the few big players that stock all the models of a brand and have stock of it - if names can't be suggested please pm me or direct me to the correct forum as the one I found is quite old.
Sorry for the very long post, I hope this is the correct topic. Thanks, I look forward to placing my order and joining the vape world!
I came across this site by chance, had no idea vaping was so specialised. I only knew of Twisp which I used to think was the premium brand with a few generics available. I have plenty of complaints about Twisp now, but for a while it was good and it has made me dislike normal cigs.
Currently have 4 complete Twisp Clearo devices and a new Twisp Solo which seems like it was planned and designed by someone who was smoking a similar looking herb pen because I've given up trying to feel it work.
I have tried most flavours, but I currently use cherry and nut brittle. I have always had bad luck with coils, 3 weeks max initially and a full week at best currently. The Twisp guys said there was a bad batch for a while, but I don't know how far that is true since they would have done a recall or something. Very strangely I have had all 4 tanks crack within a single week. I can't seem to understand this, but with the big selection available and the whole Twisp attitude and products going backwards I need to get something new.
I am very confused and I have done plenty of reading and now I am slightly more confused. I am looking for two tanks, one compact and simple similar in size to a Twisp Clearo for all day use, and another tank that can handle lower ohm coils and can be used for future upgrades. Things I want to have from what I understand are bottom coil, variable airflow, and battery that has some voltage adjustment. I don't know about the coil types but if possible the coils should be usable on both devices, reasonably priced, easily available and compatible with different brands if ever required. Compatibility with liquids I'm not sure if that is a concern. Also preferable if all parts are available separately such as tank glass etc. Definitely not hardware that is prone to leak as my device is often kept in my pocket and it does tilt a little.
I would prefer to stick to Kanger and Aspire - they seem to be the most common. I have looked at some online retailers - some have poor websites, some have a big selection but none of the major brands, some have no stock of most of what they sell, and some charge quite a lot for delivery - please note this is just from a selection of sites that I checked, and I'm sure there are the few big players that stock all the models of a brand and have stock of it - if names can't be suggested please pm me or direct me to the correct forum as the one I found is quite old.
Sorry for the very long post, I hope this is the correct topic. Thanks, I look forward to placing my order and joining the vape world!
Good morning all!
My name is Gary, been vaping for almost 2 years
Currently using a Twisp Edge, but have been getting gatvol lately and have been investigating and researching other products. While doing so I have decided to setup a vape shop!
Hope to add and participate here.
My name is Gary, been vaping for almost 2 years
Currently using a Twisp Edge, but have been getting gatvol lately and have been investigating and researching other products. While doing so I have decided to setup a vape shop!
Hope to add and participate here.
Hi @M5000
Welcome to the forum
Firstly, congrats on the vaping!
Second, thanks for the detailed intro, it makes a lot of sense and helps in trying to advise you
As far as Twisp goes, I too started vaping on the Clearo. Around Oct 2013. Also had 4 of them with different flavou mixes. Got me off smoking and for that I am eternally grateful. Used them excessively and exclusively for a few months but I always felt I needed "more". A more intense experience is what I was after.
Since then my journey has been long and colourful, with many stops along the way. Both on the hardware front and very importantly on the juice front.
Your idea of two devices is a good one. A portable and a more powerful one. Will probably be challenging to get a Twisp Clearo sized device whose coils are interchangeable with the "powerful device" though.
Just some questions. Do you see yourself building your own coils? Or sticking to buying commercial ones? If you build your own, it takes a bit of time and tinkering but well worth it because the vape is usually far better and way more customisable.
Also, do you prefer mouth to lung vaping (like one does on the Twisp Clearo, which is very tight, like smoking) or do you think you will like direct lung hits (far more airflow and way more vapour, usually alongside more power). I do both by the way and enjoy both for different reasons.
Most welcome to the forum. For your bigger, future proof device try this: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/intro-to-vaping-the-subox-mini-june-2015-edition.t12498/
A smaller device is more problematic, maybe wait for this: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/kangertech-subvod-kit.t15897/
Kangertech by far the most popular and spares are readily available. Their commercial coils should fit both above mods.
Happy vaping.
Most welcome to the forum. All the best with the venture.Good morning all!
My name is Gary, been vaping for almost 2 years
Currently using a Twisp Edge, but have been getting gatvol lately and have been investigating and researching other products. While doing so I have decided to setup a vape shop!
Hope to add and participate here.
Hi M5000 I'm new here but I have had good service from eciggies.co.za Ian there was helpful and had stock of the product I was looking for.
Hi Silver
Thanks for the quick and detailed response. Twisp has indeed been very helpful to many, and they have really kickstarted the Vape market with their lowered standards.
I don't see myself building coils in the near future so that is not a requirement for the tanks now. When I reach that level I would probably be ready to get a new tank.
As for size, I'm not too familiar which batteries and mods are compatible with which tanks, but in that case maybe I could get a compact battery for the smaller tank which I will carry around, and also get a relatively compact box mod (I hope I said it right) which, if possible, would be compatible with both tanks?
I'm looking for a Twisp Clearo type of hit. I'm not very sure about the differences but I think its more mouth to lung, like the hit you would get when you had a cig after a long flight. I'm not looking for excessive vapour, but I like to get a strong flavour that you feel on your throat. During the day moving around and in public places I definitely don't want to make huge clouds, but the second tank for using in the evening and stuff some extra vapour would be good. With the Twisp I had been finding that I had to really pull a few times to get the flavour going so in that respect I'm looking for something that is as effortless as possible. A little bit of adjustment to play with would be helpful.
I notice that tanks are fairly reasonable as far as cost goes, so if the battery/mod is fairly universal and can handle an upgrade then I can look at another tank once I get familiar with the first purchase, instead of getting a spare compact one now to carry around which I have been doing so I could have 2 flavours on hand, and who knows maybe I'll be ready to try my hand at coils by then.
I read up on the Aspire Atlantis V2 earlier, seems like a option for the 2nd tank, no idea about the mod yet though. The Aspire Nautilus has good reports but it uses a unique coil but is still an option if the coils are unique to the tanks in this category. I don't suppose you get different brands of that coil, but if the cost and quality of it are fine then it will be fine.
Thank you, I look forward to some suggestions. I came across a dealer in Musgrave who does online also, it's convenient for me to collect there and they seem to have the main products, I still need to check prices, hoping to get something soon, I'm barely surviving with a broken Twisp.
@garyalexza good luck man, let me know what kit you are planning to get, and I'm in the market so keep me in mind when you send the complimentary goods!
Thanks for the quick and detailed response. Twisp has indeed been very helpful to many, and they have really kickstarted the Vape market with their lowered standards.
I don't see myself building coils in the near future so that is not a requirement for the tanks now. When I reach that level I would probably be ready to get a new tank.
As for size, I'm not too familiar which batteries and mods are compatible with which tanks, but in that case maybe I could get a compact battery for the smaller tank which I will carry around, and also get a relatively compact box mod (I hope I said it right) which, if possible, would be compatible with both tanks?
I'm looking for a Twisp Clearo type of hit. I'm not very sure about the differences but I think its more mouth to lung, like the hit you would get when you had a cig after a long flight. I'm not looking for excessive vapour, but I like to get a strong flavour that you feel on your throat. During the day moving around and in public places I definitely don't want to make huge clouds, but the second tank for using in the evening and stuff some extra vapour would be good. With the Twisp I had been finding that I had to really pull a few times to get the flavour going so in that respect I'm looking for something that is as effortless as possible. A little bit of adjustment to play with would be helpful.
I notice that tanks are fairly reasonable as far as cost goes, so if the battery/mod is fairly universal and can handle an upgrade then I can look at another tank once I get familiar with the first purchase, instead of getting a spare compact one now to carry around which I have been doing so I could have 2 flavours on hand, and who knows maybe I'll be ready to try my hand at coils by then.
I read up on the Aspire Atlantis V2 earlier, seems like a option for the 2nd tank, no idea about the mod yet though. The Aspire Nautilus has good reports but it uses a unique coil but is still an option if the coils are unique to the tanks in this category. I don't suppose you get different brands of that coil, but if the cost and quality of it are fine then it will be fine.
Thank you, I look forward to some suggestions. I came across a dealer in Musgrave who does online also, it's convenient for me to collect there and they seem to have the main products, I still need to check prices, hoping to get something soon, I'm barely surviving with a broken Twisp.
@garyalexza good luck man, let me know what kit you are planning to get, and I'm in the market so keep me in mind when you send the complimentary goods!
Will let you know about the kit I getI also started on the Twisp Clearo, and I think it's the best of all the devices Twisp make. Mine and my wifes serves as backup to our newer Twisp models which tend to work intermittently at best!
Twisp does make two liquids which I like, the Rebel and Cherry, but I have started using Vape Elixir recently which I find nice and smooth.
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