This article is strange in many respects.
Firstly, I have never reviewed, or got very excited about, a product with the following Logo:
Now, before I even get started, those who have the urge or constant need to hurl insults at @Twisp, remember one thing : They are the single most successful SA Vaping Company, and have converted more smokers to a healthier alternative than all the other vendors put together. Now this is by no means a disrespect to the other vendors or shop owners, it's just that Twisp has one thing other Vape Vendors don't : People!!!
Twisp is a company that I admire, and have a the utmost respect for, purely because of what they have done for the smoking community of SA, and the way they went about it.
One of the things that I have not been so excited about though from them, is there hardware offerings.
Until now that is!
Let me introduce you to the Twisp Aero (AKA EGO One ala Twisp Style).
They have finally released a product that not only looks the part, but plays the part as well.
For those of you who don't know anything about the EGO ONE, go have a look online for a review, or take a look at this one by Todd (one of my favourite reviewers) :
Now the fact that this is a rebranded EGO One is a good thing, not only because the Ego One is a good device, it's because it's an easy and dependable device.
The only thing that Twisp has changed is some of the Aesthetics, with Horizontal Window Slots on the tank instead of Vertical ones, which helps with seeing your juice level, and obviously the Twisp Branding, which is actually very tasteful.
One of the excellent things about the device though, is the following. Off the bat, The Twisp Aero is a 1 Ohm device, using standard Ego One Coils (Yes they are interchangeable, I'm using them both). Now thats a great vape already, and I find it perfect, but what happens when 1 Ohm just isn't enough anymore. Simple, you just pop in the Ego One 0,5 Ohm Coil, and Bob's your Aunt (See what I did there).All Parts are interchangeable as well, so you can add a bigger battery, or change Tanks as well. The drip tip that comes with the Device is awesome, and yes, It's a standard drip tip, and any other drip tip will fir on it, although I do enjoy the one it comes with, a little too much perhaps as I found myself using it on my Reo yesterday!!
The vape is stellar, that's it! No other way to describe it, I have reviewed the EGO One before, and I loved it, and this is the same. Now the question comes as to the price, and why it costs R1000 instead of R700. Well, thats a little bit more difficult to explain. You see, online shops and smaller vendors tend to set up home shops or no brick and mortar at all, but Twisp has a booth at most large Shopping Centres. Now, whilst this does bring massive amounts of customers in, and creates huge visibility, it still costs an arm and leg. Pick a rand value that you think it costs to rent a shop in a centre, and times it by 5 and you'll still be under. I enquired the other day about some retail space in one of the big centres the other day, and to my surprise, the tiny little shop (15 SQm) was going for the bargain price of R60000 per month, excluding levies, Water and Lights, Salaries to employees and general expenses. You get the idea!!
So it's a different market, and with it comes a different price, but you do get some extra benefits. Convenience, one thing. Warranty, second thing. 6 Months to be exact, and trust me, I can break a device easily within 6 Months, so I'm sure I'll be testing it out!
So Is it worth it. In the context, definitely. If I was a smoker trying to give up, and wanted to start vaping, and paid R1000 for this device and got the quality vape out of it that I did, I'd be happier than the proverbial pig in $hit!!
Twisp, Well done! You have gone down the correct route. I will happily refer people to you for this device as a starter device, and even recommend it to experienced vapers as a great Stealth device.
I can assure you, I am quite happy and proud to say to someone when they ask me that "thing" is, It's my Twisp, why don't you try it!!
Here are a few more Photo's, even one with her in esteemed company!!
Enjoy Everyone!!
Firstly, I have never reviewed, or got very excited about, a product with the following Logo:
Now, before I even get started, those who have the urge or constant need to hurl insults at @Twisp, remember one thing : They are the single most successful SA Vaping Company, and have converted more smokers to a healthier alternative than all the other vendors put together. Now this is by no means a disrespect to the other vendors or shop owners, it's just that Twisp has one thing other Vape Vendors don't : People!!!
Twisp is a company that I admire, and have a the utmost respect for, purely because of what they have done for the smoking community of SA, and the way they went about it.
One of the things that I have not been so excited about though from them, is there hardware offerings.
Until now that is!
Let me introduce you to the Twisp Aero (AKA EGO One ala Twisp Style).
They have finally released a product that not only looks the part, but plays the part as well.
For those of you who don't know anything about the EGO ONE, go have a look online for a review, or take a look at this one by Todd (one of my favourite reviewers) :
Now the fact that this is a rebranded EGO One is a good thing, not only because the Ego One is a good device, it's because it's an easy and dependable device.
The only thing that Twisp has changed is some of the Aesthetics, with Horizontal Window Slots on the tank instead of Vertical ones, which helps with seeing your juice level, and obviously the Twisp Branding, which is actually very tasteful.
One of the excellent things about the device though, is the following. Off the bat, The Twisp Aero is a 1 Ohm device, using standard Ego One Coils (Yes they are interchangeable, I'm using them both). Now thats a great vape already, and I find it perfect, but what happens when 1 Ohm just isn't enough anymore. Simple, you just pop in the Ego One 0,5 Ohm Coil, and Bob's your Aunt (See what I did there).All Parts are interchangeable as well, so you can add a bigger battery, or change Tanks as well. The drip tip that comes with the Device is awesome, and yes, It's a standard drip tip, and any other drip tip will fir on it, although I do enjoy the one it comes with, a little too much perhaps as I found myself using it on my Reo yesterday!!
The vape is stellar, that's it! No other way to describe it, I have reviewed the EGO One before, and I loved it, and this is the same. Now the question comes as to the price, and why it costs R1000 instead of R700. Well, thats a little bit more difficult to explain. You see, online shops and smaller vendors tend to set up home shops or no brick and mortar at all, but Twisp has a booth at most large Shopping Centres. Now, whilst this does bring massive amounts of customers in, and creates huge visibility, it still costs an arm and leg. Pick a rand value that you think it costs to rent a shop in a centre, and times it by 5 and you'll still be under. I enquired the other day about some retail space in one of the big centres the other day, and to my surprise, the tiny little shop (15 SQm) was going for the bargain price of R60000 per month, excluding levies, Water and Lights, Salaries to employees and general expenses. You get the idea!!
So it's a different market, and with it comes a different price, but you do get some extra benefits. Convenience, one thing. Warranty, second thing. 6 Months to be exact, and trust me, I can break a device easily within 6 Months, so I'm sure I'll be testing it out!
So Is it worth it. In the context, definitely. If I was a smoker trying to give up, and wanted to start vaping, and paid R1000 for this device and got the quality vape out of it that I did, I'd be happier than the proverbial pig in $hit!!
Twisp, Well done! You have gone down the correct route. I will happily refer people to you for this device as a starter device, and even recommend it to experienced vapers as a great Stealth device.
I can assure you, I am quite happy and proud to say to someone when they ask me that "thing" is, It's my Twisp, why don't you try it!!
Here are a few more Photo's, even one with her in esteemed company!!
Enjoy Everyone!!
