Magma 100W Mod vs Reo Grand

[Andre]

I love my magma its great dripper and agree with all the above points but since i got the Odin i dont even use my magma any more as it has given me better flavor with 9-12 draws before i need to squonk on my Reo! so if you love the Magma you will love the Odin!

Yes, a N2H, they have become very popular for Reos.

 

[johan]

I went through this thread and decided I prefer humor over ranting.

 

[Silver]

Great thread @Gizmo
What I like is that you have tried them both and given your views

I havent tried as many devices as i would like
I am 'stuck' on the Reo/Rm2 and enjoying the flavour journey for now
The RM2 gives me great flavour, great throat hit and the tight draw I like
And the Reo gives me near "tank-like" convenience in dripper form

For me to have to switch to the GI2 with a dripper like the Magma, it would have to have one helluva amazing vape for me to give up the convenience of not having to drip. Even so, I dont see myself going out to meetings or being on the road all day and trying to drip. Let alone fitting as well in my man bag with a bottle of juice.

So I think it all has to do with the total package, not just the vape itself.

That said, I am keen to try the vape out on that setup if i manage to come though for a visit.

 

[bjorncoetsee]

I know I might get flamed for this but this is my opinion of the Magma on an Electronic mod ( preferably a 50W+ device) vs Reo Grand Mechanical mod and why I feel the magma & mod setup is a better overall experience. I still will use both and enjoy both, but I feel this setup is also very strong and deserves recognition.

Ask @Rowan Francis who has used this setup for about 2 months now and hasn't looked back.​

** Please remember this is my opinion, I would like people to look at this objectively **
I also plan to do a video soon to compare the two in detail why I think the magma needs more recognition.​

MAGMA Pros:

1. Hold 2ML's of juice
2. No Squanking
3. Airflow control as standard
4. Very easy to fill actually ( Take the drip tip off squirt a bit down - done deal )
5. On new regulated device ( 100w ) you can fire at far higher power bands than any mech mod could.
6. The vape is consistent all day.
7. More configuration options depending on the device attached, such as dual 18650's etc etc.

Magma Cons:

1. It is still a dripper

REO Pros:

1. Nearly Indestructible
2. 6ML juice bottle attached to the tank for easier dripping
3. Size is very comfortable
4. Has a strong, friendly and dedicated following
5. Can handle sub-ohm quite well

Reo Cons:

1. Squanking really isn't easy ( well for me, I have always had issues with it )
2. Can be unattractive to some
3. Limited to mech mods power and thus inconsistency
4. Mechs = Poor battery life

Now, for those of you that feel I am being ridiculous, I need some of you to actually try it. The Magma is seriously underrated and deserves the light of day. Its a semi-tank in my opinion with all the joys of a dripper.​

The only reason I'll choose my reo is I dont have to drip, if they could design a 100w bottom feed mod that can handle subohm, that would be the ultimate device

 

[Silver]

Funny how forward thinking we all were many months ago with the Rhino Project!
It was going to be just that - a bottom fed regulated device
@TylerD, @johan

 

[johan]

Funny how forward thinking we all were many months ago with the Rhino Project!
It was going to be just that - a bottom fed regulated device
@TylerD, @johan

and after a couple of simple calculations we came to our senses

 

[bjorncoetsee]

and after a couple of simple calculations we came to our senses

What happend?

 

[johan]

What happend?

Main reason was none of us took up the responsibility to manage/drive the project, and as said simple calculations relating to the electronic regulating boards available, proved zero benefits of what was already available in terms of bottom fed mechanical devices.

 

[tetrasect]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Big Dripper RDTA...

Looks like a possible Reo killer to me

 

[VapeSnow]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Big Dripper RDTA...

Looks like a possible Reo killer to me

Big dripper on a gi2 wil be a nice combo. But oohhh how tall your mod is going to be. That would have to be a desk mod and another thing i hear its a ***** to fill the BD. reo is plug and play lol

 

[Marzuq]

I know I might get flamed for this but this is my opinion of the Magma on an Electronic mod ( preferably a 50W+ device) vs Reo Grand Mechanical mod and why I feel the magma & mod setup is a better overall experience. I still will use both and enjoy both, but I feel this setup is also very strong and deserves recognition.

Ask @Rowan Francis who has used this setup for about 2 months now and hasn't looked back.​

** Please remember this is my opinion, I would like people to look at this objectively **
I also plan to do a video soon to compare the two in detail why I think the magma needs more recognition.​

MAGMA Pros:

1. Hold 2ML's of juice
2. No Squanking
3. Airflow control as standard
4. Very easy to fill actually ( Take the drip tip off squirt a bit down - done deal )
5. On new regulated device ( 100w ) you can fire at far higher power bands than any mech mod could.
6. The vape is consistent all day.
7. More configuration options depending on the device attached, such as dual 18650's etc etc.

Magma Cons:

1. It is still a dripper

REO Pros:

1. Nearly Indestructible
2. 6ML juice bottle attached to the tank for easier dripping
3. Size is very comfortable
4. Has a strong, friendly and dedicated following
5. Can handle sub-ohm quite well

Reo Cons:

1. Squanking really isn't easy ( well for me, I have always had issues with it )
2. Can be unattractive to some
3. Limited to mech mods power and thus inconsistency
4. Mechs = Poor battery life

Now, for those of you that feel I am being ridiculous, I need some of you to actually try it. The Magma is seriously underrated and deserves the light of day. Its a semi-tank in my opinion with all the joys of a dripper.​

Awesome review @Gizmo.regardless of what your outcome. The detail and review is very well done. Looking forward to watching rhe video.

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[JakesSA]

Magma is the RDA of 2014 in my humble opinion ... although ... the Veritas came damn close.

 

[VandaL]

I've tried the Magma, but much prefer the veritas, holds more juice and the draw is more open compared to the magma, while having pretty much the same flavor. The biggest plus about the veritas is it can do everything the Magma can but on top of that it doesn't leak.

I traveled to jhb this past weekend and used my veritas/ipv combo the whole time. Had zero leaks, amazing flavor, IPV@40w on a 0.8ohm 8wrap 24g 3mm coil battery lasted all day np. Carried my little russian dripper bottle, u can easily get 40 pulls on the veritas. I have it wicked so that I can drip 60-70 drops in it, utilizing the side channels.

I can't say much about the veritas clones, but I have seen the one sirvape carries and it is pretty decent for the price. However you can easily tell the difference when u look at the deck on an authentic and the clone. The top cap on the clone actually looks pretty spot on.

 

[JakesSA]

Oh yes forgot to mention, if you prefer the BF Magma to drain more liquid move the spacer pictured earlier in this thread a tad up so that it drains underneath it.

 

[andro]

Oh yes forgot to mention, if you prefer the BF Magma to drain more liquid move the spacer pictured earlier in this thread a tad up so that it drains underneath it.

I totally agree with you . I just done it and it drain any excess with no problem .

 

[andro]

I've tried the Magma, but much prefer the veritas, holds more juice and the draw is more open compared to the magma, while having pretty much the same flavor. The biggest plus about the veritas is it can do everything the Magma can but on top of that it doesn't leak.

I traveled to jhb this past weekend and used my veritas/ipv combo the whole time. Had zero leaks, amazing flavor, IPV@40w on a 0.8ohm 8wrap 24g 3mm coil battery lasted all day np. Carried my little russian dripper bottle, u can easily get 40 pulls on the veritas. I have it wicked so that I can drip 60-70 drops in it, utilizing the side channels.

I can't say much about the veritas clones, but I have seen the one sirvape carries and it is pretty decent for the price. However you can easily tell the difference when u look at the deck on an authentic and the clone. The top cap on the clone actually looks pretty spot on.

Would you mind to put some photo of how u set the veritas up ? Im having trouble with the vertical coil and any help will be appreciate it .

 

[VandaL]

Would you mind to put some photo of how u set the veritas up ? Im having trouble with the vertical coil and any help will be appreciate it .

The 60-70 drop build was basically a single horizontal coil running at the settings I stated above(currently trying the same setup with a vertical coil.
I recorded a video for a friend a while back who ordered an authentic hopefully you can see how its wicked.

The difference from the video and how I do it now is, the cotton on either side folds just under the coil but doesn't touch the bottom of the coil. you drip juice on the left and right side of the well and the koh gen do just wicks it up like a beast, no leaks just flavor and big clouds. I'm not sure how much my current vertical build holds but I'm sure its quite similar to the horizontal in capacity.

 

[Bonez007]

With my limited experience - my go to setup is magma and ipv v2. I don't carry anything else. I wick with rayon, and just enough wick to touch the bottom of the base. 1,4 to 1,6ohm single coil and Vaping at 20watts. I take 30 plus pulls before i need to drip again, but in reality it will go over 40 puffs before a burnt taste. If the well is full it gotta be kept upright, else it will leak out the air hole. But I have learnt how to carry it around so I don't have a huge leaking issue. I guess it is easier since I use it single coil, so i only need to worry about one side of leaking. I also have a plume veil 1.5 and I would not carry that with me anywhere. It leaks a lot. I got a Veritas coming today, keen to see if it as reliable as the magma is to me.

Just my experiences... Cheers.