Original Smok Beasts Kit

[CloudmanJHB]

Has anyone tried \ have one of these looks great but thought i would investigate before looking at purchasing one.

Looks intriguing enough
What you all think, worth the R220

 

[WARMACHINE]

WOW, looks insane. At that price I would try it just for sh*ts and giggles

 

[skola]

@Cave Johnson

 

[shaunnadan]

@Dr Phil did you try this yet ?

 

[Cave Johnson]

Thanks @skola

So my opinion of this deck is: MEH

It's OK I guess but the dual deck is a far better deck to use.

It's quite a challenge to build on this comparatively and after you finish struggling to build the three coils, you need to give a fair bit of effort in wicking them. The pics make it look like there's massive wells to place your cotton but in actual fact, they aren't that big. Also, you need to trim the cotton quite a bit more than the R1 or R2 so you're not getting as much cotton in there as you would expect.
Being a tri coil, you need a fair bit of power for this beast and for example, on my cuboid, with the 3 clapton setup it drains 24A at 86W which you cant push past. Therefore, the vape isn't as satisfying as a 90W dual clapton setup.
I love my R2 because I can build big 3mm coils (clapton, 22g etc) and it wicks and vapes lovely without putting too much strain on the battery (90W 15A on a dual 5 wrap 3mm clapton). There isn't as much space per coil on this R3 deck.

I will probably find a build that I'd enjoy on this deck but the effort in doing so has deterred me (will update if I find the necessary time to do so).

Overall, I think you're much better off with the R2.

 

[skola]

Thanks @skola

So my opinion of this deck is: MEH

It's OK I guess but the dual deck is a far better deck to use.

It's quite a challenge to build on this comparatively and after you finish struggling to build the three coils, you need to give a fair bit of effort in wicking them. The pics make it look like there's massive wells to place your cotton but in actual fact, they aren't that big. Also, you need to trim the cotton quite a bit more than the R1 or R2 so you're not getting as much cotton in there as you would expect.
Being a tri coil, you need a fair bit of power for this beast and for example, on my cuboid, with the 3 clapton setup it drains 24A at 86W which you cant push past. Therefore, the vape isn't as satisfying as a 90W dual clapton setup.
I love my R2 because I can build big 3mm coils (clapton, 22g etc) and it wicks and vapes lovely without putting too much strain on the battery (90W 15A on a dual 5 wrap 3mm clapton). There isn't as much space per coil on this R3 deck.

I will probably find a build that I'd enjoy on this deck but the effort in doing so has deterred me (will update if I find the necessary time to do so).

Overall, I think you're much better off with the R2.

What a guy...

 

[Greyz]

Thanks @skola

So my opinion of this deck is: MEH

It's OK I guess but the dual deck is a far better deck to use.

It's quite a challenge to build on this comparatively and after you finish struggling to build the three coils, you need to give a fair bit of effort in wicking them. The pics make it look like there's massive wells to place your cotton but in actual fact, they aren't that big. Also, you need to trim the cotton quite a bit more than the R1 or R2 so you're not getting as much cotton in there as you would expect.
Being a tri coil, you need a fair bit of power for this beast and for example, on my cuboid, with the 3 clapton setup it drains 24A at 86W which you cant push past. Therefore, the vape isn't as satisfying as a 90W dual clapton setup.
I love my R2 because I can build big 3mm coils (clapton, 22g etc) and it wicks and vapes lovely without putting too much strain on the battery (90W 15A on a dual 5 wrap 3mm clapton). There isn't as much space per coil on this R3 deck.

I will probably find a build that I'd enjoy on this deck but the effort in doing so has deterred me (will update if I find the necessary time to do so).

Overall, I think you're much better off with the R2.

Thanks @Cave Johnson - your review has literally saved me R220. I had noticed the coils seem smaller but I was under the impression that the R3 would be better than the R2. How is the 6 or 8 coil (cant remember exactly) that also comes in the beast kit?
For now I'll stick with my R2 thanks

 

[Cave Johnson]

Thanks @Cave Johnson - your review has literally saved me R220. I had noticed the coils seem smaller but I was under the impression that the R3 would be better than the R2. How is the 6 or 8 coil (cant remember exactly) that also comes in the beast kit?
For now I'll stick with my R2 thanks

So was I lol. I expected way too much out of this R3, that's probably why it fell so short for me.

Comes with the Quad Clapton core.
I haven't tried it yet honestly. Will probably do so some time this week, will post here when I do.

 

[Greyz]

So was I lol. I expected way too much out of this R3, that's probably why it fell so short for me.

Comes with the Quad Clapton core.
I haven't tried it yet honestly. Will probably do so some time this week, will post here when I do.

I had high hopes too, till I read your post. Let us know how the quad clapton fairs. I'm not a fan of the normal quad coil I prefer the vape I get off the triple coil.

 

[CloudmanJHB]

Thanks all, another great bunch of input also swaying my decision on this one, going for the single coil
clapton deck instead!


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[Dr Phil]

Makes the TFV shine easy to wick and build on

 

[Lim]

have not tried the R3, as it is not my "style" to do rebuilds.
but having fun with the T4 now, and I have not push to the max yet, as I am still trying to get use to the dense cloud.

kinda feel like to cough because the cloud is so dense. i am still struggling to do a full lung inhale and exhale. and that is at 110w. I guess that is why I can never join the cloud competition...

great thanks @Cave Johnson for the great review on R3. was thinking of trying it, now gona continue to put that thing aside

 

[Cave Johnson]

Thanks all, another great bunch of input also swaying my decision on this one, going for the single coil
clapton deck instead!


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That single coil clapton is definitely a good deck. I expected to not use much but it has found a permanent spot in my tfv4 mini.
Great flavour on that deck.
I've built a 5 wrap clapton staged with 22g and its brilliant. Simple spaced 5 wrap clapton works brilliantly as well.

 

[CloudmanJHB]

That single coil clapton is definitely a good deck. I expected to not use much but it has found a permanent spot in my tfv4 mini.
Great flavour on that deck.
I've built a 5 wrap clapton staged with 22g and its brilliant. Simple spaced 5 wrap clapton works brilliantly as well.

Great stuff, thanks! Happy i decided to go with this instead, also not so much of a juice and battery monger

 

[Andre]

That single coil clapton is definitely a good deck. I expected to not use much but it has found a permanent spot in my tfv4 mini.
Great flavour on that deck.
I've built a 5 wrap clapton staged with 22g and its brilliant. Simple spaced 5 wrap clapton works brilliantly as well.

Can it take just a normal coil too? If so, any good?

 

[CloudmanJHB]

I don't see why not, as far as how good it is, I will have to test...

 

[Cave Johnson]

Can it take just a normal coil too? If so, any good?

Yes it can, the clapton fits a little tight with those screws so a standard wire will fit perfectly. The wells are nice and big as well so wicking is quite simple.

Here's a pic so you can gauge size of the deck:

 

[Greyz]

Yes it can, the clapton fits a little tight with those screws so a standard wire will fit perfectly. The wells are nice and big as well so wicking is quite simple.

Here's a pic so you can gauge size of the deck:
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Would you say this is a worthwhile purchase if I alrady have the R1 and the R2?
Just looking at those juice wells

 

[Cave Johnson]

Would you say this is a worthwhile purchase if I alrady have the R1 and the R2?
Just looking at those juice wells

I wouldn't say it's a necessity but definitely a nice to have.
I've stopped using my R1 altogether and use the single clapton core only for single coils.

 

[Greyz]

I wouldn't say it's a necessity but definitely a nice to have.
I've stopped using my R1 altogether and use the single clapton core only for single coils.

I think I'll buy one to replace my R1 as I noticed the bottom of the RBA (the part that makes contact with base) is loose - looks like the clear o-ring is gone
Thanks as always for the advise @Cave Johnson

 

[CloudmanJHB]

Hey all, ok finally got to try out the single coil clapton deck, having a mist of spitback and the tanks is leaking a little.

Vaping at 36W and it's at .73ohm

Any wicking advice?

 

[Greyz]

Hey all, ok finally got to try out the single coil clapton deck, having a mist of spitback and the tanks is leaking a little.

Vaping at 36W and it's at .73ohm

Any wicking advice?

@Cave Johnson - I think this one's for you bru.

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[CloudmanJHB]

Rewicked and seems good, let me know if anyone thinks it should be different or can be improved...

 

[Cave Johnson]

Rewicked and seems good, let me know if anyone thinks it should be different or can be improved...

That looks good. Holding up well?

My wicks are slightly shorter than yours but if yours is working, no need to alter it.

 

[CloudmanJHB]

Perfect thanks Cave, seems to be running well at the moment will try with shorter wicks on the next re-wick