Correct me if I am wrong.

[b16jop]

I cannot understand what are the advantages of a mechanical mod and the extortianate prices charged, apart from build quality, Sureley they are only a battery holder with a switch and atomiser thread. Theay are only a delivery system for the atomiser which to my simple mind is the holy grail. Are we being overrun by geeks.

[MarkS]

You're right and wrong.

Mechs are pretty much simplicity in action for me and they do not have to be expensive to get a pretty decent one.

You are right if you have a crap atomiser or even a good one that isn't set up properly then the best mod in the world won't change that.

They are ultimately a bit of brass/steel/copper pipe you put a battery in with a connector and a switch.

Anything is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it.

If people want to geek out over such things then whats the problem? Let them. It doesn't mean that you or anyone else has too. There is plenty out there for everyone to find what they want and need.

Live and let live and be happy with your choices without worrying what others are doing.

Its all good.

[wibble]

from my little knowledge of vaping MarkS is right. You are right and wrong - nothing wrong with geeks

Personally I would disagree and say that the juice itself is the holy grail not the atomiser ? Having tried over 50 juices yesterday thanks to zeldamum I can honestly say some of those juices (especially no. 22, I'm sure no.22 was the 'gopping' one) wouldn't taste good in any atomiser

[MarkS]

Aug 3, 2014 7:24:15 GMT wibble said:

from my little knowledge of vaping MarkS is right. You are right and wrong - nothing wrong with geeks

Personally I would disagree and say that the juice itself is the holy grail not the atomiser ? Having tried over 50 juices yesterday thanks to zeldamum I can honestly say some of those juices (especially no. 22, I'm sure no.22 was the 'gopping' one) wouldn't taste good in any atomiser

But I'd bet my left knacker that someone out there would swear blind that no.22 tasted like a virgins thighs.

[buggritt]

The prices depend on who is making them and how many are made. For small independents, the cost of machining etc. are high. The Chinese wait for a design which looks popular, then make them in hundreds. And the labour is cheap.
Go ask a British company to make you a hundred metal tubes, to your specifications, non standard sizes. Most would tell you to get stuffed, so you use a smaller maker. His costs are higher than the big boys, and so on.
Why would anyone pay for an original painting? You can get a print for buttons, and it's only to look at.

[Perpetua]

Aug 3, 2014 7:39:20 GMT MarkS said:

Aug 3, 2014 7:24:15 GMT wibble said:

from my little knowledge of vaping MarkS is right. You are right and wrong - nothing wrong with geeks

Personally I would disagree and say that the juice itself is the holy grail not the atomiser ? Having tried over 50 juices yesterday thanks to zeldamum I can honestly say some of those juices (especially no. 22, I'm sure no.22 was the 'gopping' one) wouldn't taste good in any atomiser

But I'd bet my left knacker that someone out there would swear blind that no.22 tasted like a virgins thighs.

I'll await that recipe with interest MarkS.



On a serious note - I love the appearance of many of the mechanical mods out there now, if they can be ' Kicked ' then you've the best of both worlds.

But so many of the beautiful designs are a bottom button activation switch, which I just don't get on with.

On the plus side it has saved me some money . . . .

[VapingBad]

Mech mods are the most reliable by far due to their simplicity, many are very flexible and take 3 battery sizes. Until very recently they were the only to vape at high power. You set your power level by building/buying your coils at a specific resistance, but the power does dwindle as the battery is being drained.

[jaysey]

Love love my mechs no kick just simple and I swear the juice tastes better ? Just a clean and flavoursome vape ! Tried my vamo and vtr last week and seemed to fiddle for ages and couldn't get a decent setting on vv or vw ! Like the simplicity of a battery , put the atty on and away we go ! And only use protanks2 with afc and 1.5 to 1-8 coil s and it's perfect for me

[Deleted]

Aug 3, 2014 6:15:56 GMT b16jop said:

I cannot understand what are the advantages of a mechanical mod and the extortianate prices charged, apart from build quality, Sureley they are only a battery holder with a switch and atomiser thread. Theay are only a delivery system for the atomiser which to my simple mind is the holy grail. Are we being overrun by geeks.

Either you get it or you don't. You don't, but it doesn't really matter one way or the other. 

[300]

Aug 3, 2014 6:15:56 GMT b16jop said:

I cannot understand what are the advantages of a mechanical mod and the extortianate prices charged, apart from build quality, Sureley they are only a battery holder with a switch and atomiser thread. Theay are only a delivery system for the atomiser which to my simple mind is the holy grail. Are we being overrun by geeks.

Sounds like you've already made your mind up, so not based on performance.....

They are pretty to look at & nice things to own & use, & i'm sure they bring great pleasure to those that choose to spend their hard earned money on them, if that makes them geeks, so be it. Personally, i don't see what the problem is.

I do agree that it's what goes on top that makes the difference.

[charon]

b16jop,
Not so much being overrun by geeks as some folks like to make "a fashion statement"
A mod is as you say a tube (in most cases) with a switch at one end and a connector at 'tother. but consider a car is just a mode of transport..........but some folks will pay mega money for a "super car"
Just a case of horses for courses in my books.

[davetherayon]

Thing about mechs is there's nothing to them - a tube, a connector, and a switch. If you want to try one you could actually do worse than the Fasttech Nemmy, tho I'm a slave to my Atmizoo Lab, a side-buttoned mech that is a beauty (and pricey though).