Istick 50w or Kanger subox mini kit?

[sleedale]

It's about time I gave in to shinyitis, it's been a loooong while since any new shiny things.
need new tanks so going to try the Kanger sub tank mini, and also fancy a higher power battery, simply because it will last longer. My little isticks are running out faster now, they are all I really use. Noticed the subox needs a battery, so will check out ripshods recommendations. But like the look of them both, but wondered if peeps here had any preferences and why.

hi guys, I'm really back this time. Nice to see you all again. Have a lot to catch up on. 

[Perpetua]

Good to see you about ' properly ' sleedale.


You know jolly well what I'm going to suggest don't you . . . . . both!


I've a couple of iStick 50watters - but that isn't stopping me from having my beadies on the white Kbox setup, cos I think it looks lubberly.



Treat yourself . . . . . .

[vapee]

Hey, I think it depends on whether you want an inbuilt battery or not and also battery life. With the sub box you can charge a few at the same time in the charger and have them ready for when they run out where with the istick itll last longer but once empty would probs need to use another mod for a few hours. Also currently the inclusion of the sub tank means the price is pretty decent of the subox kit although istick 50s have dropped in price a bit from china.

I think both have a relatively flat DC signal which is good, the reviews of the subox seems to say that most attys sit flush but the connector is not spring loaded so some might have a small gap, the included subtank doesnt seem to though. The isticks been around longer so has been tested longer then, I read there may have been issues about autofiring though, but it doesn't seem widespread so hard to tell how reliable/safe in general, but just worth reading around about that if its a concern. Since the subox has just been released theres no info really on whether it could have a similar issue or not. One good thing though for safety with replaceable batteries is if it decides to melt down, you can remove the battery alot easier.

The size is smaller of the subox also but some say the paintwork of the new black and white tank may be able to rub off over time, no idea though!
One thing with the istick 50 and subox is the charge port on the side which means you can charge with the mod standing up, however the itstick 50 has the connector quite high so if there ever is a leak from the tank, it could find its way to the connector in theory, also a possibility with the subox but not as high as the connector is lower down. Maybe thats not a concern for most though, and can be sorted out with a rubber mini usb cover. I also would have preferred the venting of the subox to be on the bottom of the mod, its luckily on the side away from the atty so if theres a leak any liquid won't find its way into the venting area but would have to be careful in the rain for example, I think that can b sorted with some kind of thin sticker though to cover it up but still alow any slight pressure to push through.

I think alot of those safety concerns are not widespread though but just thought I'd mention them

[sleedale]

Thank you vapee for those points, pro and cons for both.

Perpetua that is really, really naughty....however, it is my birthday soon; I haven't bought anything vape related for ages; my current tanks are driving me mad; I deserve it? and fasttech is SO much cheaper than the UK options but a whole lot slower.

And Libby dog has had a lovely holiday, is happy and lovely (nothing to do with vaping but helps with the feel good factor.

The fasttech shopping list just got longer...

[vapee]

hey, no problem! I do like the look of both the new sub box setups, just heard on pbusardos latest video that it uses pulse width for when it has to drop the voltage below the battery power so not an issue really at higher watts or higher resistance coils

Another mod that looks interesting is the mvp v3 pro 60 watt too, but it might be a bit bulky, has a similar battery life to the istick too and innokins products are usually well built, just its not as ergonomic as the istick 50.

So many to choose from these days lol

[Perpetua]

Jun 4, 2015 12:12:55 GMT sleedale said:

Perpetua that is really, really naughty....however, it is my birthday soon; I haven't bought anything vape related for ages; my current tanks are driving me mad; I deserve it? and fasttech is SO much cheaper than the UK options but a whole lot slower.

You do - enough said sleedale.


Look out for the ePacket shipping option if you're given it ( doesn't apply on all products ) . . . . costs a couple of dollars, but all things being equal you should get your delivery within the week once it's been dispatched. Judging by most peoples experience:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/53654/fasttech-epacket-impressed?page=1

[thatguy]

The sub box has issues firing many attires. Krakens, goblins,orchids and plume veils all fail to fire as will many other tanks and droppers. Personally, I prefer the snowbell over both of these.

The sub box is well built, and I much prefer a removable battery, but the inability to use my tanks of choice is a deal breaker for me. Don't want to mod a mod just to use it with my tanks.

[Q]

I'm waiting for my UK supplier to get his in then I'm going for the Subox mini kit, I've already got a Subtank+ and 2x Subtank minis so it will keep the family going, and roughly £38 for UK supplier is pretty damn good.

[DiscoDes]

If you want Pretty go for the new Joyetech VT tis a thing of beauty with a massive battery capacity battery and I know how much you Girlies like things to match - a colour coded atomiser. There's a a nice review from paulymeatballs on the forum.

Hang on I'll link to it........



There you go

[vapee]

That new evic vt looks nice, big screen too and temp control for nickel or titanium wire, just a fair bit pricier than the istick 50, sub box or mvp 3/3 pro but the only one of those with any temp control.

Apparently theres gonna be a version of the sub box with a spring loaded connector, I guess that could be version 2, maybe theyll go for temp control soon, seems innokin are testing temp control for a new mod also.

Its gonna get very tricky to collect em all

[sleedale]

Thanks Perpetua, will defo look at fasttech

thatguy shame it doesn't fire all atties, but most of mine are Kanger (old style) so maybe it might work with them? And I'm needing some new ones and sort of fancies the sub tank.

Q which UK supplier please? Myepack have the black kit in stock but it's 44.99 which isn't bad but FT is 37.03! So 38 ish from UK would be brill.

DiscoDes giving me more choice isn't helping that kit looks lovely but I really don't understand temp control. Don't really understand sub ohming either but the sub tank has a rta deck which I should manage with kanthan I think.

I do know I'm fed up with my current tanks giving strange readings after recoiling, with my isticks running out more quickly, and the extra faff I seem to be suffering lately. So do think I need to shop

[DiscoDes]

Jun 4, 2015 14:03:56 GMT vapee said:

That new evic vt looks nice, big screen too and temp control for nickel or titanium wire, just a fair bit pricier than the istick 50, sub box or mvp 3/3 pro but the only one of those with any temp control.

Apparently theres gonna be a version of the sub box with a spring loaded connector, I guess that could be version 2, maybe theyll go for temp control soon, seems innokin are testing temp control for a new mod also.

Its gonna get very tricky to collect em all

Yes it's more money but it's a TC device and you do get a atomiser, mains charger, spare coils and a silicone sleeve. And the cost for these need to be factored in.

[vapee]

Jun 4, 2015 14:35:09 GMT DiscoDes said:

Jun 4, 2015 14:03:56 GMT vapee said:

That new evic vt looks nice, big screen too and temp control for nickel or titanium wire, just a fair bit pricier than the istick 50, sub box or mvp 3/3 pro but the only one of those with any temp control.

Apparently theres gonna be a version of the sub box with a spring loaded connector, I guess that could be version 2, maybe theyll go for temp control soon, seems innokin are testing temp control for a new mod also.

Its gonna get very tricky to collect em all

Yes it's more money but it's a TV device and you do get a atomiser, mains charger, spare coils and a silicone sleeve. And the cost for these need to be factored in.

Yea thats true, I guess its not alot more than the itaste mvp 3 pro but temp control too, seems itll be more successful than the original evic hehe

[kittyvape]

I know the iStick is very popular, but my experience with the 50w iSticks is varied ... just 2 months in, and am definitely no expert, but any issues with leaking tanks means that juice goes down to the firing button underneath the tank, autofires/misfires. My first iStick 50w (2 months old) started doing that, so I got the MVP3, which is loads better, and tank isn't positioned over the firing button. Again, I've only had that for a few days, and have learnt how to wick better, thus not leaks, but it is reassuring to know that, even if there was a leak, it wouldn't hit the firing button area. Have experienced the MVP3 to be more sensitive than the iStick too, but I'm only just starting to make my own coils, thus the jumping around of ohms is certainly due to that; it then going on to do the safety shut off confirmed it was my newbie coil that was the issue. Very nice to know it's so safety conscious. My blue iStick (1 month old) is doing fine, but arrived with the firing button more stuck out already and a more definite press needed (different batch?), plus no leak hell has happened on that, just some of it and for less time than on the pink. iStick's are great, but, if you have any concern about leaking/fire button, I'd personally recommend the MVP3, so far. That's my only experience of mods so far, but hope that helps.