As has been suggested, here's a brief review of the Lukkos regulated squonk mod...
The basics:
* Made by Italian modder Luca Cassenti
* Examples shown are single 18650 DNA30 devices
* Availability is scarce - new mods are released in small batches a few times per year, acquisition is more commonly achieved through private sale or trade
* Price can be cray cray (see scarcity above)
The reputation:
* "Finely crafted" is an understatement - these are arguably the most highly regarded squonk mods in the world in terms of artistic design and execution. Taste, of course, is subjective, however.
* No two are exactly alike, it seems. Even otherwise identical models will have a few details that make them unique from each other, be it material type, contour design, or etched signature.
So, first, some examples:
Now, what about the workings? Well...
* Chip is an industry standard DNA30, so no surprises there.
* Power adjustment buttons are located inside the body, next to the squonk bottle. Access is easy enough via removing the door.
* Squonk assembly is well designed - no leaking, looseness, or exposed wires (like you can see with other similar mods like the Svapiamo).
* 510 pin is adjustable.
* Battery contacts are installed well, spring is big and not too tight, so no accidental battery damage inserting or removing bats.
* 4 earth magnets hold the door - between these and the millimetre-perfect milling, Lukkos doors are about the best fitting, most secure doors there are. No wobbling, no play - feels like it was glued in, it's that secure.
* The stock bottle is the weak link. It's small-ish (5ml) and quite stiff. Bottles from SVA's or the new soft Italian squonk bottles are, IMHO, a needed retrofit.
* The 510 atty connection used to come in only a fixed 14mm cup, which was limiting. Newer mods come with a set of interchangeable cups for 14, 16, and 22mm.
So, the final verdict?
The Good:
* Exquisitely designed and executed. Flawlessly, really, in terms of the body and door.
* Well engineered guts.
* Newer changeable cup system allows for any atty to be workable.
* Will hold its value. Used mods can sell for above RRP.
* Very strong fan community worldwide - lots of people willing to offer advice and help with problems should they arise.
* Good customer support.
The Not So Good:
* Big price tag and scarcity.
* DNA30 limitations. Really, this is a tootle puffer's mod, but if that's your thing, this is the Rolls Royce of "art" squonk mods.
* Stock bottles need upgrading.
The basics:
* Made by Italian modder Luca Cassenti
* Examples shown are single 18650 DNA30 devices
* Availability is scarce - new mods are released in small batches a few times per year, acquisition is more commonly achieved through private sale or trade
* Price can be cray cray (see scarcity above)
The reputation:
* "Finely crafted" is an understatement - these are arguably the most highly regarded squonk mods in the world in terms of artistic design and execution. Taste, of course, is subjective, however.
* No two are exactly alike, it seems. Even otherwise identical models will have a few details that make them unique from each other, be it material type, contour design, or etched signature.
So, first, some examples:
Now, what about the workings? Well...
* Chip is an industry standard DNA30, so no surprises there.
* Power adjustment buttons are located inside the body, next to the squonk bottle. Access is easy enough via removing the door.
* Squonk assembly is well designed - no leaking, looseness, or exposed wires (like you can see with other similar mods like the Svapiamo).
* 510 pin is adjustable.
* Battery contacts are installed well, spring is big and not too tight, so no accidental battery damage inserting or removing bats.
* 4 earth magnets hold the door - between these and the millimetre-perfect milling, Lukkos doors are about the best fitting, most secure doors there are. No wobbling, no play - feels like it was glued in, it's that secure.
* The stock bottle is the weak link. It's small-ish (5ml) and quite stiff. Bottles from SVA's or the new soft Italian squonk bottles are, IMHO, a needed retrofit.
* The 510 atty connection used to come in only a fixed 14mm cup, which was limiting. Newer mods come with a set of interchangeable cups for 14, 16, and 22mm.
So, the final verdict?
The Good:
* Exquisitely designed and executed. Flawlessly, really, in terms of the body and door.
* Well engineered guts.
* Newer changeable cup system allows for any atty to be workable.
* Will hold its value. Used mods can sell for above RRP.
* Very strong fan community worldwide - lots of people willing to offer advice and help with problems should they arise.
* Good customer support.
The Not So Good:
* Big price tag and scarcity.
* DNA30 limitations. Really, this is a tootle puffer's mod, but if that's your thing, this is the Rolls Royce of "art" squonk mods.
* Stock bottles need upgrading.
