Vape Recommendations

[Worskos]

Hi All
Been off vaping for a couple of years now....
The last kit I had was a Smok AIO
Before that - I had a Griffin, Theorem - These were the in-thing back then I suppose.

Anyway, I would like to acquire a new kit to start up again. Not looking for massive clouds, just something reliable that won't break the bank. Preferably an AIO.
I've been so off the vaping market that I don't even understand the new things out there......what exactly is a pod kit?

Can anyone recommend a good kit?


Thanks

 

[ace_d_house_cat]

My recommendation would be to get a Drag X kit, get the extra MTL pod tank and a few different coils from the range.

It's a single battery mod that's suitable for sub-ohm, WTL and even rebuildable tank applications by ways of switching pods and coils. Once you've figured out which you prefer, just keep on using it in that configuration.

My wife has repossessed my one and uses it to switch between DL and MTL vaping. The whole kit, extra pod and coils shouldn't cost you more than R800.

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Hi @Worskos.

Any of the new Voopoo Drag series will be a good AIO kit to work with:

Drag S
Drag X
Drag Max
Drag X Plus
Drag 3

With their PNP and TPP coils you will have a choice on ohms and power and between the devices you will have the choice of internal, single 18650, dual 18650, or single 21700 as well.

Easy to work with and awesome on flavor.

You also get an RBA to build and wick your own if you dont want to continue buying stock coils.

I am sure a couple more recommendations will come through from others, so just watch this space, you will get a bunch of great ideas on what to grab next.

 

[Worskos]

And also, someone at work spoke of something along the lines of "salts" - Huh?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Pod Kit: it is a kit that mostly has an internal battery and you have a pod that you pull out to fill the juice and replace the coil (if it does not come with a proprietary coil fixed inside the pod). The market is flooded with different types and brands.

Salts: Nicotine Salts, its the type of nicotine they add to the flavor. Usually high nicotine content for MTL vaping and over 1 ohm. It gives you the nic intake, but it is smooth compared to VG/PG based Nicotine.

What is the range you want to vape at: Ohms, power, nicotine level?

 

[Viper_SA]

Hi @Worskos.

Any of the new Voopoo Drag series will be a good AIO kit to work with:

Drag S
Drag X
Drag Max
Drag X Plus
Drag 3

With their PNP and TPP coils you will have a choice on ohms and power and between the devices you will have the choice of internal, single 18650, dual 18650, or single 21700 as well.

Easy to work with and awesome on flavor.

You also get an RBA to build and wick your own if you dont want to continue buying stock coils.

I am sure a couple more recommendations will come through from others, so just watch this space, you will get a bunch of great ideas on what to grab next.

I've figured out PNP, but what exactly are TPP coils?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

I've figured out PNP, but what exactly are TPP coils?

Tank Pod Push

https://www.voopoo.com/tpp-platform/tpp-dm2.html

 

[Viper_SA]

I have loads of gear and still am drawn to the Drag X after seeing a colleague vape on one. Great no-fuss bit of kit.

 

[Worskos]

Wow - Vaping has really changed.....I don't understand any of this.

I'm looking for something small, something pen-like but not necessarily round - Something small in the hand.
I saw someone with something like this...




Where does the liquid go?
Do you chuck that top thing away when it's busted?

 

[Viper_SA]

Wow - Vaping has really changed.....I don't understand any of this.

I'm looking for something small, something pen-like but not necessarily round - Something small in the hand.
I saw someone with something like this...

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Where does the liquid go?
Do you chuck that top thing away when it's busted?

Don't feel alone, I also don't get a lot of the new lingo going around. Just hang in there, the people here are super friendly and patient.

 

[Worskos]

Pod Kit: it is a kit that mostly has an internal battery and you have a pod that you pull out to fill the juice and replace the coil (if it does not come with a proprietary coil fixed inside the pod). The market is flooded with different types and brands.

Salts: Nicotine Salts, its the type of nicotine they add to the flavor. Usually high nicotine content for MTL vaping and over 1 ohm. It gives you the nic intake, but it is smooth compared to VG/PG based Nicotine.

What is the range you want to vape at: Ohms, power, nicotine level?

Ohms - Not really sure - I liked the SMOK AIO but that didn't have a setting option. With the Griffin, I used to vape at around 50w if I remember correctly but that pushed a ton of clouds which I'm not really after right now. I'm more after just getting the nicotine satisfaction and flavor.

Nicotine level - I used to vape 3mg but again, that was for clouds.


I'm after a no fuss setup - I don't want to have to buy cotton and tiny screwdrivers to make coils etc etc.
Just something simple that will keep me through the day.

Whatever happened to IJust kits?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Wow - Vaping has really changed.....I don't understand any of this.

I'm looking for something small, something pen-like but not necessarily round - Something small in the hand.
I saw someone with something like this...

View attachment 225428


Where does the liquid go?
Do you chuck that top thing away when it's busted?

Voopoo Argus Air... the juice goes into the bottom of the tank (pod). The coil is replaceable too with the PnP coils. A bit under powered if you want to go more DL/restricted DL.

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

The Univapo Miso has a disposable pod, no settings to change, grab and vape. Maybe look at that one too, @StompieZA can tell you more about that one.

The Argus Air will be right up your alley.

Also look at the Uwell Caliburn G. Replaceable coils, but also a no-nonsense device.

Seems you are looking for a MTL device with 1ohm+ coils at low wattage (max 20w). That narrows it down a bit for you too.

 

[Worskos]

Voopoo Argus Air... the juice goes into the bottom of the tank (pod). The coil is replaceable too with the PnP coils. A bit under powered if you want to go more DL/restricted DL.

Thanks - I like the look of that.

Juice goes in here.....?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Thanks - I like the look of that.

Juice goes in here.....?

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right in there...

 

[Worskos]

right in there...

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Thank you
Coils get replaced in there too I'm guessing

What do they mean by

1x Standard Cartridge
1x Pod Cartridge

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Thank you

What do they mean by

1x Standard Cartridge
1x Pod Cartridge



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The one pod has a coil in it that cannot be removed (once it is done, you chuck it), the other pod you can put any of the PnP coils in. So you can either buy more standard cartridges with built in coils (at the set ohms of the coil) or you can buy the loose coils (at the ohms you like to use).

 

[Worskos]

The one pod has a coil in it that cannot be removed (once it is done, you chuck it), the other pod you can put any of the PnP coils in. So you can either buy more standard cartridges with built in coils (at the set ohms of the coil) or you can buy the loose coils (at the ohms you like to use).

Thanks

What is generally more available. The one you chuck away and replace or the one you just replace the coils?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Thanks

What is generally more available. The one you chuck away and replace or the one you just replace the coils?

The freestanding coils are available at almost every vape shop currently. And if you buy online it is just a click away and you can price-hunt where it works out the cheapest for you. I have been getting for my wife at Vape King mostly.

 

[Worskos]

The freestanding coils are available at almost every vape shop currently. And if you buy online it is just a click away and you can price-hunt where it works out the cheapest for you. I have been getting for my wife at Vape King mostly.

Thanks
Regarding the Argus..
I read somewhere....
"PNP coils designed for salt nicotine"

Does this mean that I cannot use the normal E-Liquid that I used in the past for this?

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Thanks
Regarding the Argus..
I read somewhere....
"PNP coils designed for salt nicotine"

Does this mean that I cannot use the normal E-Liquid that I used in the past for this?

You can use them for any liquid, Nic Salts, 50/50, 70/30, max VG... subject to the ohms it runs on the coils too.

You dont want to use high nic (VG/PG) under 1 ohm, but you can (case and point, Mrs Chuck Norris Lungs aka my wife, runs 0.5ohm with 18mg nicotine at 30w.. not for the faint hearted).

You definitely should not use nic salts in under 1ohm, that will be hazardous to your health.

 

[Worskos]

You can use them for any liquid, Nic Salts, 50/50, 70/30, max VG... subject to the ohms it runs on the coils too.

You dont want to use high nic (VG/PG) under 1 ohm, but you can (case and point, Mrs Chuck Norris Lungs aka my wife, runs 0.5ohm with 18mg nicotine at 30w.. not for the faint hearted).

You definitely should not use nic salts in under 1ohm, that will be hazardous to your health.

So then for my simple needs - Avoid salts & high nic (6mg) and then I don't have to overthink?

 

[Hooked]

Ohms - Not really sure - I liked the SMOK AIO but that didn't have a setting option. With the Griffin, I used to vape at around 50w if I remember correctly but that pushed a ton of clouds which I'm not really after right now. I'm more after just getting the nicotine satisfaction and flavor.

Nicotine level - I used to vape 3mg but again, that was for clouds.


I'm after a no fuss setup - I don't want to have to buy cotton and tiny screwdrivers to make coils etc etc.
Just something simple that will keep me through the day.

Whatever happened to IJust kits?

@Worskos The iJust is still around. I have 3 of them (the iJust3) and I've been using them for about 3 years already and they're still my favourites!

However, if I were you I would go with the Voopoo Drag X, as mentioned by a few people here. I've got one of those too and it's fantastic. You can buy commercial coils for it (as I do) so no need to make your own.

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

6mg is still normal, 12mg and 18mg nic is high but in the MTL range, so start on 6mg, if its not enough, kick it up a notch, if its too much, drop it to 3.

 

[Worskos]

Thank you all very much for the advice.
Will be looking at the Argus...seems a good fit for me.


Thanks