What works...

[xs2man]

I consider my path to "mostly" be upgrades too.

I did spend a while buying the "latest" shiny thing though.

I started with one of the old pen style things, with a CE4. That lasted about 8 hours before ordering up a Vamo and Protank combo. That satisfied me for a while, then bought a SID (which I still have, and the Vamo, plus another Vamo for doomsday purposes that is unused). I then moved onto an MVP, MVP V2 before the first "big" splash on a DNA 20, which soon became a DNA 30.

I then spent a while building a collection of Mechs and RDA's and RTA's (like my collection of Kayfuns). Before coming back to regulated vaping.

Now I swap between two devices mostly. An iStick 50w, which is still going strong, having been used daily since release, and my DNA 40 vaporflask clone, again, used almost daily since release. And my Snowwolf 200w gets a very occasional look in. And that was my last mod purchased. And, in fact, I haven't bought a single tank either since getting my 2 subtank mini's. They just work for me, and that is generally enough.

That being said, I recently splashed out on an RX200w, and whatever that genuine DNA 40 was for £40 the other day (my plan is to swap the board into my nucleic DNA30 if I don't like the mod, since it was basically cheaper than the board itself). I may well get a DNA 200w too, just to see what the crack is.

But I don't foresee purchasing any more gear next year, unless something breaks, or there is a complete game changer comes on the market. Until then, my inner geek will be satisfied.

In all fairness though, I do have some relatively nice gear here. And I don't think I have sold a single thing since I started. Came close once or twice, but don't think I have (happy to be proven wrong though).

[catface26]

xs2man have you tried a Bellus or Aromamizer? These are a huge upgrade from the subtank. I thought I was more than satisfied with mine until I tried these!

[decoy]

before i buys new stuffs i ask what will it do thats so diff and s it really worth it
mods
nemi because its soooo versatile and cheap
sig 75 as i wanted to give tc a proper go and im getting there 4 months later grumble grumble
gizmo 17 mk1 x2 these are the best stealth mod i have come across and just feels so right in yer mit
tanks
loads but tbh the best ive found are
mini goblin its just nuts what it can do and its soooo small
isub apex uses the same coils as the gsub ect and they last yonks, taste good and dont spit like subtanks
ks tank kayfun like vape with poss a slightly more open draw easy build deck and huge tank capacity in a fairly small space .Ugly ,yes but god its good and it dont leak
and my new toy
mutation sub ohm tank this thing is just nuts if you want to build big hi power builds hence why i want a rx200 lol

[catface26]

Completely agree decoy I always do lots of research first and take the opinion of a few trusted reviewers before buying anything. All of my old/redundant kit gets sold or given away to fledgling vapers so it's all put to good use.

[xs2man]

Dec 29, 2015 7:46:27 GMT catface26 said:

xs2man have you tried a Bellus or Aromamizer? These are a huge upgrade from the subtank. I thought I was more than satisfied with mine until I tried these!

I have not, no.

I have been pretty happy so far with the subtanks to be honest, and haven't felt the need to try something else.

That having been said, I just received a couple emails this morning, and looks like I had ordered a OBS CRIUS V3 over the holiday period (and not realised, must lay off the vodka).  So that will be the first new tank in over 6 months for me.  I also ordered a Twisted Messes RDA with a Cloupor Mini 30w I ordered for my Mother (from Gearbest).  I also ordered some new coils for my subtank mini's.

Anyway, that should keep me going for a while.  If I do feel the need to try another tank, I'll look at whats hot when I am looking.  In the meantime, I am pretty happy now.  Somewhere I didn't think I'd be 18 months ago when I was buying up everything I could.  (Although I was buying a heap of kayfuns then.  And actually, I just bought a Kayfun V4 off here too now I remember).

[catface26]

Not tried a Cirius myself but I'm sure you'll notice the difference as these new generation tanks all outdo the subtank IMO. I find the draw on the subtank way too tight now which is weird as I was happy with it for so long!

[Ewol]

I have a UWell crown coming that a friend of mines recommended. (as it has great stock coils, compared to the hit and miss of the kangers) He also recommend the Mutank for those who like an airy draw.

Not tried either so I can't say myself! Will let you know how the crown is in a day or two though.

[buggritt]

Dec 29, 2015 7:46:27 GMT catface26 said:

xs2man have you tried a Bellus or Aromamizer? These are a huge upgrade from the subtank. I thought I was more than satisfied with mine until I tried these!

What does "huge upgrade" mean? If you mean you like it better, say why. Otherwise it's a meaningless phrase.

[catface26]

Dec 29, 2015 22:04:05 GMT buggritt said:

Dec 29, 2015 7:46:27 GMT catface26 said:

xs2man have you tried a Bellus or Aromamizer? These are a huge upgrade from the subtank. I thought I was more than satisfied with mine until I tried these!

What does "huge upgrade" mean? If you mean you like it better, say why. Otherwise it's a meaningless phrase.

Better airflow, airflow direct to the coils, decks that enable you to build dual coils, bigger juice capacity, top filling (in the case of the Bellus), velocity deck (Aromamizer).

[silentscream]

Well this is a subject I can chime in on. Hi to anyone who remembers me, I haven't been here for a long time but this place was a great help to me when I started out.

I dropped out of the vaping world but continued vaping because I found what I need. A VAMO, a SID and lots of juice I liked. I was done 'exploring'.

The VAMO finally blew up, the button on the SID stopped working, so now I have an istick 60 which I love and a Kanger Subox thing sort of a set that came with a Subtank nano which I also love. Two great mods and a great tank. I also bought a Subtank mini and I love that too though I prefer the nano for flavour. So I'm glad I jumped back into the whole thing but now I have done that I will buy an Evic mini as that looks like the kind of thing currently fashionable that also floats my boat then I am done again.

I am posting this to answer the OP and also for the benefit of Catface who I believe will eventually understand that the best vaping equipment is the stuff that does EXACTLY what you want it to and steps you out of the whole 'I need the next best thing' scene. I know already from his posts that he will disagree but I thought I would put it out there.

Finding a juice I can vape for a long time has always been much, much harder than finding equipment that gives me a good vape, just my thoughts on it all. Hope you all had a great XMAS and are looking forward to a great new year.

Silent.

[catface26]

I completely understand that it is entirely subjective and to some people, whatever they are happy with now, will be the pinnacle of vaping for them. That's fine but all I'm saying is that the technology is continuing to evolve no matter what.
I appear to be getting vilified for following and appreciating this curve so I'm just lightheartedly fighting my corner.
I don't believe I do just buy the next big thing on the market otherwise my collection of kit would be WAY bigger than it is now. Which happens to be 4 tanks, 3 drippers, 2 mods and 1 mech.
Considering the plethora of stuff out there this is a tiny amount. And has still cost me way less than if I was smoking 20 a day.

[yourgurnard]

Wot works for Me?...
Dead Luddite:- Abaddon parallel '650 box mech or a Nemi, Origen drippers set up wiv 2mm S/S rope & 2x 2.5 mm 1ohm 26gauge coils (or pre-made coils when lazy!!). All FT clones.
Origenny & Next-Gen Tanks for out & about. Oh, Kraken & Owl Squonker also, but same builds!
This'll do Me!...prob. only purchases I can envisage will be duplications of the Abaddon & batteries.
Tanks, cotton & 'fancy' coils are past-tense now.....blame My gunky diy NETs!!!

[Greg]

Dec 29, 2015 23:43:17 GMT silentscream said:

Well this is a subject I can chime in on. Hi to anyone who remembers me, I haven't been here for a long time but this place was a great help to me when I started out.

I dropped out of the vaping world but continued vaping because I found what I need. A VAMO, a SID and lots of juice I liked. I was done 'exploring'.

The VAMO finally blew up, the button on the SID stopped working, so now I have an istick 60 which I love and a Kanger Subox thing sort of a set that came with a Subtank nano which I also love. Two great mods and a great tank. I also bought a Subtank mini and I love that too though I prefer the nano for flavour. So I'm glad I jumped back into the whole thing but now I have done that I will buy an Evic mini as that looks like the kind of thing currently fashionable that also floats my boat then I am done again.

I am posting this to answer the OP and also for the benefit of Catface who I believe will eventually understand that the best vaping equipment is the stuff that does EXACTLY what you want it to and steps you out of the whole 'I need the next best thing' scene. I know already from his posts that he will disagree but I thought I would put it out there.

Finding a juice I can vape for a long time has always been much, much harder than finding equipment that gives me a good vape, just my thoughts on it all. Hope you all had a great XMAS and are looking forward to a great new year.

Silent.

Indeed, the denial is strong 

[buggritt]

Dec 29, 2015 23:52:11 GMT catface26 said:

 
I appear to be getting vilified for following and appreciating this curve so I'm just lightheartedly fighting my corner.

A bit strong. You're just being asked to justify some comments. The implication being if you don't jump on the bandwagon you are missing out. If you like something that's fine. For you.
There are different tastes. Some are cloud chasers, some flavour. Others both.
The only thing that I'm waiting for is an improvement in battery technology. In many areas. Have a look around to see how many chargers are on the go in your house.

[catface26]

Dec 30, 2015 7:50:21 GMT buggritt said:

Dec 29, 2015 23:52:11 GMT catface26 said:

 
I appear to be getting vilified for following and appreciating this curve so I'm just lightheartedly fighting my corner.

A bit strong. You're just being asked to justify some comments. The implication being if you don't jump on the bandwagon you are missing out. If you like something that's fine. For you.
There are different tastes. Some are cloud chasers, some flavour. Others both.
The only thing that I'm waiting for is an improvement in battery technology. In many areas. Have a look around to see how many chargers are on the go in your house.

There's no bandwagon involved. We're all in the same vaping boat. I'm not trying to show off or anything or accuse anyone of being in the wrong. I'm just sharing my experience and opinion of it.