Predictions for vaping in 2018

[Bizkuit]

More horribly over priced 3d printed/resin mech squonkers.
Pod systems will increase in popularity.
Nic salt based juices will become more mainstream.
Alternatives to cotton for wicking

 

[Feliks Karp]

Mod makers will start to incorporate more than LEDs and LED torches in to mod bodies, we will see the inclusion of bottle openers, toothpicks and colour changing mood gauges.

Mod makers will now churn out updated versions of their devices neo-apple style, instead of every six months it will be every six weeks.

HE devices will go full hipster becoming more compact than ever before using CR2 batteries and materials such as 3-d printed panda hair.

 

[zadiac]

Tripple Battery regulated squonker(s)

 

[SmokeyJoe]

I personally feel that more and more small setups will hit the market. A few years ago it was all about power, vaping a 0.2 ohm build on a 200w capable mod. For me it seems its going the opposite direction. Medium to high ohm builds on a small single cell mods. Just look at the massive success of the pico and al85 mod

 

[Sir Vape]

MTL MTL MTL did I say MTL?

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Mod makers will start to incorporate more than LEDs and LED torches in to mod bodies, we will see the inclusion of bottle openers, toothpicks and colour changing mood gauges.

Mod makers will now churn out updated versions of their devices neo-apple style, instead of every six months it will be every six weeks.

HE devices will go full hipster becoming more compact than ever before using CR2 batteries and materials such as 3-d printed panda hair.

Or HE gear made from the tears of a virgin goddess, steel forged from the mount doom

Yes i know i like Lord of the Rings too much
Its my precious

 

[antonherbst]

I think most of what i wanted to add here have just been said and i agree on some.

3d printed mods will increase.
The gap between HE and normal will be closer to each other.
Battery tech will improve.
What today seem expensive will be cheap at the end of 2018 - due to mods flooding the market.

 

[Chukin'Vape]

I think its time for us to look at this - what do yall think

 

[Huffapuff]

Some pretty accurate predictions back there, I'm impressed!

 

[Smoke_A_Llama]

Some pretty accurate predictions back there, I'm impressed!

It's quite interesting

 

[Silver]

This is a tough one but i see a year where 18650 battery mods will be replaced with 20700 battery mods.

I also think there will be more dual battery squonkers available.
And even some single 26650 squonkers.

So basically allot of emphasis on batteries for the year 2018

This was a good call @Clouds4Days !

 

[Silver]

All of above but I also think there will be more of the stealthy AIO devices with replaceable coils and refillable systems like the Aspire Breeze, SV AIO, Mi-One and the like.
Advancement in battery technology aimed specifically at the vape industry.
Culling of “HE” Tupperware manufacturers.
Upsurge in One Shot/just add PG/VG and nic type e-liquid...

Very good calls there @Pixstar !

 

[Silver]

- cotton that is pre-cut to accommodate coils at the usual 2mm, 2,5mm, 3mm etc diameters, getting the cotton to the right fit and wastage are pia,
- more single coil tanks
- dual battery squonkers with innovative juice delivery methods

Good calls @picautomaton !

 

[Silver]

More horribly over priced 3d printed/resin mech squonkers.
Pod systems will increase in popularity.
Nic salt based juices will become more mainstream.
Alternatives to cotton for wicking

Good calls @Bizkuit
This was the first mention of nic salts in the thread. I have heard from several vendors that nic salts are becoming more popular

 

[Silver]

I personally feel that more and more small setups will hit the market. A few years ago it was all about power, vaping a 0.2 ohm build on a 200w capable mod. For me it seems its going the opposite direction. Medium to high ohm builds on a small single cell mods. Just look at the massive success of the pico and al85 mod

Spot on @SmokeyJoe !

 

[Silver]

MTL MTL MTL did I say MTL?

Indeed @Sir Vape
And its great to see more emphasis placed on MTL !

 

[Silver]

I think its time for us to look at this - what do yall think

I think you should do the honour of starting a 2019 thread for us @Chukin'Vape
When you ready

This thread was very interesting and looking back many of the members predictions were accurate.

 

[Rob Fisher]

MTL devices will get some attention and momentum.
High End will continue to grow with vapers maybe choosing one or two high end devices rather than multiple normal setups.
The difference between high end tanks and chinese tanks will start to get much closer.
There will be tons of cheap crap out there but more and more middle of the road costing devices and tank will start to rival high end.
RTA's will start to become more popular as the gap between std and HE closes!

Well, 4 out of 5 ain't bad!

 

[Silver]

Well, 4 out of 5 ain't bad!

Agreed - I actually looked at yours and a few others that had a few points in common - like the whole MTL movement. Was going to combine some of the posts and compare - then the phone rang....
haha

Good ones @Rob Fisher

Looking forward to hearing your predictions for next year when Chukin makes the thread!

 

[Bulldog]

I think that is almost a 5 out of 5 @Rob Fisher definately 4.5 out of 5
Which point is your loser.

 

[Rob Fisher]

I think that is almost a 5 out of 5 @Rob Fisher definately 4.5 out of 5
Which point is your loser.

The last one... RDA's and Squonking continue to dominate in the hobbyist crowd.

 

[RainstormZA]

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