StompieZA Reviews

[StompieZA]

Welcome to,,,,




So just a little intro, I have been vaping for around 4 years now and i just love vaping! I started DIYing probably a couple months after i started Vaping and that has been keeping me busy since then. I didnt set out to become a reviewer and actually never thought i would be reviewing devices or products but after reviewing two devices which i won on this forum, i was contacted by a couple international manufacturers and asked to review some products from them. Since then i have been quite busy reviewing products that's usually still to be released to the public and SA.

So join me on my journey as i grow and learn and try to give you the vaping community as much information as well as my personal views of all the products i get to review.

Below you will find the full index of all devices reviewed:

1. Vaporesso Aurora Play Kit
2. Voopoo X217
   
3. Voopoo Maat Tank
4. Voopoo DRAG 2 Platinum
5. Vapour Mountain - Juniper GIN
6. Vladdin RE Pod Device
7. Voopoo ZIP Mini Kit
8. XTAR MC2S Travel Charger
9. XTAR VC4S 4 Bay Charger
10. Voopoo DRAG Nano Pod
11. Voopoo DRAG Baby Trio
12. BOOM Coil Review
13. Voopoo Find S Kit
14. Voopoo Find S Trio Pod
15. Vaporesso GEN 220W Mod
16. XTAR ST2 2 Bay Charger
17. Twisp Cumulus X
18. MOTI Vape Pod device
19. Freemax GEMM 80W - Disposable Tank Kit
20. Freemax Fireluke M Mesh Tank
21. Geekvape Bident Dual Coil Pod
22. Geekvape ZEUS Sub-Ohm Tank
23. VOZOL D1 Disposable Pods
24. Snowwolf MFeng UX 200W
25. Sigelei Etiny Plus MTL Device
26. Snowwold Exilis Xpod (Rebuildable Pod)
27. Geekvape Aegis X Kit
28. Geekvape Aegis Squonk Kit
29. Voopoo VINCI Mod/Pod
30. Vladdin Slide Pod
31. Vaporesso Podstick Pod
32. Geekvape Aegis Boost Mod/Pod
33. MOTI PIIN Disposable Pods/Pens
34. Vaporesso TARGET PM80 PodMod
35. Geekvape Zeus X Mesh RTA
36. Geekvape Aegis MAX Kit
37. Freemax Autopod50
38. Freemax MAXUS 200W Kit
39. Geekvape Wenax Stylus Pod
40. Vaporesso GEN S 220W Kit
41. Voopoo Drag X Plus

For those interested in One Shot Mixing and reviews of local and international one shots, Click below

One Shot - Mixing and Review Thread
As we go on i will update the above index linking you directly to the full review of each product. This thread will always have the summary and whats coming soon items posted.

I Look forward to providing many more reviews of the latest products as well as one shots and eliquids that become available to help the community with information regarding these new products.

Thank you for all the support i have had thus far, All the likes and all the comments or questions relating to my reviews!

Cheerio, Renier aka StompieZA

 

[Silver]

Awesome review @StompieZA
Thank you, i found it very helpful

Great pictures and concise wording that was easy to follow and to the point

 

[StompieZA]

Awesome review @StompieZA
Thank you, i found it very helpful

Great pictures and concise wording that was easy to follow and to the point

Thanks alot @Silver , Really appreciate the kind feedback!

 

[Asterix]

Nice, professionally laid out review! I’m not in the market for a pod device but still gained a lot of useful info. Thanks!

 

[StompieZA]

Nice, professionally laid out review! I’m not in the market for a pod device but still gained a lot of useful info. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback @Asterix , Much appreciated!

 

[Cornelius]

Epic review. Make me want one, and I don't even use POD's

Looking forward to more reviews from you.

 

[StompieZA]

Epic review. Make me want one, and I don't even use POD's

Looking forward to more reviews from you.

Thanks @Cornelius Yeah this little pod really delivers! The CCell pod really provides great flavor, no dry hits and isnt too hectic on juice consumption.

I will be doing a Vaporesso Zero review soon, once SAPO decides to notify me..lol

 

[JurgensSt]

I just want one because it looks like a Zippo. Use to collect Zippo's when I was smoking,
Nice review

 

[StompieZA]

I just want one because it looks like a Zippo. Use to collect Zippo's when I was smoking,
Nice review

Yeah the look is great but the "Clink" sound is even better, sounds like an authentic Zippo!

 

[RainstormZA]

Awesome review @StompieZA

Who else thought that the mod looks like a zippo?

 

[StompieZA]

Awesome review @StompieZA

Who else thought that the mod looks like a zippo?

Almost everyone i show it to, One lady at work thought i was sucking on my Zippo until i showed her its a vape! I almost died of laughter!

 

[Chanel_tvc]

Aaah dude welcome to the reviewers club! Absolutely love the review, wishing you lots and lots of success

 

[StompieZA]

Aaah dude welcome to the reviewers club! Absolutely love the review, wishing you lots and lots of success

Wow thanks alot @Chanelr . Love this reviewing and have learnt alot from your reviews!

 

[MrGSmokeFree]

Welcome to,,,,

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Yeah i made a little logo...hahaha, but lets get on with this review

Device:
Vaporesso Aurora Play Kit

Manufacturer - @Vaporesso
Website: https://www.vaporesso.com/

**Disclaimer** This device was supplied to me by Vaporesso as a prize which i won on their International Vendor contest and was asked to do a review once i received the product. This review is my personal opinion of the device after use and im not getting paid for the reviews.

Lets start with some pictures of the Aurora Play Kit:

Front view and size comparison next to my car keys

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Side view with manufacturer information:

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Front view with Zippo Style cap open

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Pod Removed

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Side view of power button, Charge port and LED hole

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Bottom of Pod

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Pod view

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Inside view of pod connection pins

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Whats inside the box you ask?

1 x AURORA PLAY Kit with POD(2ml, 1.3Ω)
1 x Additional POD (2ml, 1.3Ω) - Thats two pods in total!
1 x E-juice Filling Bottle (10ml)
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Quick Guide
1 x Warranty Card

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Technical specifications are also important (From website):

Dimensions: 80x46.5x16.7mm
POD: 2ml, 1.3Ω
Filling: Press-To-Fill on top (1 step)
Built-in Battery: 650mAh
Charging Current: 1A
Power: 9w | 10.5w | 12.5w

The Aurora's Pro's

- Small and stylish
- Super fast charging, full charge in 40 minutes
- Great flavor from the ceramic coil pods
- No leaking pods
- Pods aren't heavy on juice, a filled pod lasts 3 days
- Pods are refillable and the push to fill from the top is easy and awesome!
- Pods lasts very long
- Great juice window to see how much juice is left without having to remove the pod.
- Quality metal is used for the outer body
- Easily switch between power modes
- Easy to understand LED that shows you battery level
- Long lasting battery (2 Days of heavy vaping for me)
- CCell Coils in the pods will give longer lasting pods

The Aurora's Con's

- Some juice spit back found if chain vaped, yeah i couldn't stop haha
- The Zippo type top Cap is a bit loose when opened
- Sometimes the pod doesn't make contact (after removing the sticker covering the two connection points) But after rubbing off the glue residue they work great.
- You cannot remove Liquid from the pods once filled, would have been nice!

Using the device

3 modes. 3 clicks. Pressing the mode button 3 times will allow you to cycle through three different levels of power, giving you the ability to customize your clouds and nicotine hit.

High (12.5W) Default
Medium(10.5W)
Low(9W)

Safety of this device:

The OMNI Board Mini is great at providing several safety features which includes all the following:

• Pass-through
• Burn
• No Load
• Short-Circuit
• Overtime
• Low Resistance
• Low Power
• Overcharge
• ESD Circuit
• Flash Heat

4 Colors Available that will cover anyone's taste!

Conclusion and personal views:

• After using the device i fell in love and my big dual battery mods took a bit of a back seat as the Aurora became my go to guy! The fact that this device is so small and you dont even realize you have it in your pocket is awesome!
  
• This is my first Nic salt pod device and also the first time i use nic salts and its bloody awesome! I seriously didnt expect this kind of flavor, Its comes pretty close to some RTA's i have used!
  
• The build quality is great with a Zinc Alloy body that feels great in the hand. The Zippo style Cap is a little annoying at times but its not the end of the world.
  
• The one thing i do love is how quick this little device charges, It charges seriously quick at 1A! It should easily get you through the day of moderate vaping, but if you vape a lot you will need to recharge at least once a day.
  
• Its one beautiful little device that grabs everyone's attention! Everyone wants to hold it and immediately asks if its a Zippo.
  
• Its super easy to use as the pods are draw activated! The draw on the pods are nice and restricted which i love! I tested normal freebase nic 6mg at 70VG/30PG and the pod managed just fine but flavor is not as great as compared to 60/40 or 50/50 juices. I would say stick to the thinner juices!

Would i Buy one with my own cash? Absolutely! its perfect for anyone that wants to get off the stinkies, my mother in law that smokes stinkies also loves it and was able to vape on it without coughing!

Thank you for viewing my review of this device and a special thank you to @Vaporesso for sending me this device as a prize!

Firstly COOL LOGO @StompieZA and your review was super AWESOME and informative. WELL DONE

 

[Chanel_tvc]

Wow thanks alot @Chanelr . Love this reviewing and have learnt alot from your reviews!

That means more to me than you will ever know
Can't wait to see what you get up to. And like @lesvaches said the logo looks great

 

[StompieZA]

Firstly COOL LOGO @StompieZA and your review was super AWESOME and informative. WELL DONE

Thanks alot @MrGSmokeFree Been doing some freelance logo design in my spare time so thought why not whip together a logo that will go together with my reviews! Hahaha glad you like it!

 

[StompieZA]

That means more to me than you will ever know
Can't wait to see what you get up to. And like @lesvaches said the logo looks great

Hahaha, Hope to get as busy as you have been! Might even do one or two juice reviews but love reviewing devices!

 

[Chanel_tvc]

Hahaha, Hope to get as busy as you have been! Might even do one or two juice reviews but love reviewing devices!

Just stay original and the rest will follow. If you want I can send a few your way

 

[StompieZA]

Just stay original and the rest will follow. If you want I can send a few your way

Agreed, Thanks alot! Yeah inbox me and we can have a chat!

 

[Ruwaid]

Nice layout @StompieZA love the "useful" content! well done bud!
Using the Zero and fully agree with your review cos im sure they very much similar in terms of performance n flavour! They are indeed awesome pods...I chain vape this thing and haven't experienced a dry hit as yet! Even when the pod was dry ish...the omni board came into play!!

 

[StompieZA]

Nice layout @StompieZA love the "useful" content! well done bud!
Using the Zero and fully agree with your review cos im sure they very much similar in terms of performance n flavour! They are indeed awesome pods...I chain vape this thing and haven't experienced a dry hit as yet! Even when the pod was dry ish...the omni board came into play!!

Thanks for your feedback @Ruwaid , Yeah the Zero and Aurora are very similar indeed. Same Battery size of 650mAh, Same power levels (9,10 and 12 watt) and they both use the same CCell Coils except that the pods differ in size/amount of liquid they hold.

Now that i look and compare, its basically the same mod just in a different body except for the pod size difference and mouth piece which i like on the Zero.

 

[Vaporesso]

Thanks so much for your detailed review! Even clearer with the photos!

 

[Andre]

I want now!

 

[StompieZA]

I want now!

You wont be disappointed @Andre

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[StompieZA]

Item Name : MAAT Subohm Tank
Manufacturer: @VOOPOO
Website: https: www.voopoo.com
Cost: Still to be launched in SA
Device used: Drag 2 Platinum & Voopoo ZIP Mini

***DISCLAIMER*** This product was supplied to me by @VOOPOO for the purpose of reviewing the product for them and providing my personal feedback and opinion of this device before launching in South Africa. I also hope to create some excitement around this device. I’m not being paid for this review and this review is my own opinion and views.

So, let’s start off with some pictures of this device, from unboxing to being used. I apologize for this long review, but it was impossible for me to just keep it short. TL;DR : It’s a super tank!! Get one!











What’s inside the box you ask?

• MAAT Tank – Bubble Glass installed.
• MT-M2 Coil (0.21ohm)– Preinstalled
• MT-M1 Coil – (0.13ohm) – In the box
• Spare straight glass tube – 2ml capacity
• O-ring set – 6 pieces
• User Manual

Technical specifications are also important, so here they are:

Tank

Diameter: 28mm (TPD 24.5mm)
Height: 56mm
Weight: 76g
Material: Stainless Steel & Glass
Glass Tube : 28mm bubble and straight is 24.5mm
Capacity: 4ml (TPD 2ml)

Coils

The MAAT tank comes with two coils, one is preinstalled in the tank and the other is a spare in the box.

MT-M1 (Spare in Box)

Resistance – 0.13Ohm
Type – Single Mesh Coil
Power Range – 60-85Watt
User Experience: Great flavor and clouds but restrictive draw due to one coil.

Watts Tested: 45Watt the flavor is okayish, not the best.
Watts Tested: 65Watt I would say this is the sweet spot for this coil as the flavor and cloud production is perfect for the single coil
Watts Tested: 75watt – Starts getting a little hot but flavor is good and fire rate is excellent.

MT-M2 (Preinstalled)

Resistance – 0.2Ohm
Type – Dual Mesh coil
Power Range – 55-85Watt
User Experience: Excellent flavor, good clouds and my preferred coil for this tank.

Watts Tested: 45Watt the flavor is less in your face but still good and not as warm.
Watts Tested: 60Watt the coil is just starting to hit that sweet spot where the vapor and flavor production is good.
Watts Tested: 75watt – here the coil is great for a super flavored vape and most juices I tested were very sweet.

Extra Coil sent which im not sure if it will be included as part of the tank

MT-M3 (Extra)

Resistance – 0.19Ohm
Type – Triple Mesh Coil
Power Range – 65-85W
User Experience: Great flavor and a little bit more restrictive and likes more watts.

Watts Tested: 45Watt -Not much flavor and takes much longer to get going.
Watts Tested: 60Watt -I would say this is the sweet spot and flavor is great and fires much better
Watts Tested: 75watt –Flavor is more intense but makes for a warmer vape and also acceptable.
Around 90watt i experience a burning flavor.


So, what do I think about this tank? Good question!

Unboxing the tank and holding it in my hand it’s a solid piece of stainless steel which has been well machined. The ease in changing coils takes no less than a couple of seconds and there is no juice spilling. I removed the preinstalled MT-M2 coil and primed it up and installed back into the tank and waited a minute after filling her up with juice and she was vaping like a train.

This Tank provides excellent flavor and decent clouds! The preinstalled bubble glass holds 4ml of juice which gives you a good amount of vaping as the coil isn’t too heavy on juice! The airflow adjustment is smooth and can close all the way to MTL style draw. There is no airflow whistle which is great.

I do find that once the tank juice level starts reaching the very bottom then you don’t get as much flavor and have experienced one or two close dry hits even though they state that this tank has a juice well to stop this from happening. One thing that impressed me is how quick you taste another juice if you change from one to another. Perhaps two draws, then the new flavor is in. Peeking through the mouth piece the coils are always completely wet with juice even after a long drag.

The MAAT Tank is the first patented tank according to Voopoo with its middle adjustable airflow system and coil system which I find is a great design.

My Pro's

• Super easy juice filling with a press of a button, no need to unscrew the top cap.
• Excellent flavor on all 3 coils but prefer the MT-M2 for its draw and flavor.
• Smooth draw and a little restrictive (Not much)
• Easy and spill free coil replacement while the tank is full of juice, takes about 10 seconds once the tank is off.
• Replace a coil without having to unscrew the tank!
• No dry hits even at 90watts and chain vaping
• No whistling no matter how the airflow is set
• Unique middle airflow which assists with flavor and draw.

My Cons's

• Filling juice with a chubby gorilla is annoying, the top cap doesn’t move enough, and the bottle ends up going into the fill hole skew against the mouth piece
• Its heavy at 76g – weighs half of what the DRAG 2 Platinum weighs
• The tank can get quite hot if you vape a lot.
• Draw is a little tight even all the way open, Similar to my Zeus Dual draw. Would have preferred a more open draw with the airflow fully open but that’s just me.
• Filling is spilling – if you aren’t careful, you will end up overflowing as the tank almost creates and airlock if juice blocks the fill hole and ends up pushing out.

Picture below. This has happened several times.



Filling Up on Juice:

This is super easy, Push the button and the top cap flips open as its spring loaded, fill the juice and flip it back until you hear it click back into place using a pin style function to swivel and lock.

Took me a couple of seconds to figure out how to open it as the little button to open the tank blends in with the top cap, had to laugh at myself after had to read the manual! LOL

Here’s a little picture from VooPoo’s website:



Coil replacement without having to unscrew the whole tank



The following Colors are available:



So would I buy one? Absobloodylutely!!! I doubt that there is a Sub ohm tank out there with this type of flavor and ease of use! I would actually consider benching my RTAs as i havent used one of my RTAs in the past week while testing this tank, it is that good!

Thanks for reading my review on the Voopoo MAAT Subohm tank