Narrowed down search for upgrade... still have questions???

[tipsyturtle]

Sorry to be so dense, but even though I think I've finally decided on my upgrade from the eCig one kit, ( my current kit...)

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after nearly five months of rollie-free vaping (ok, one slip-up because it wasn't charged up, oops!) I know I really, really need something more powerful and more reliable.

I've very nearly narrowed it down to the ileaf basic kit, which is within my budget of £35....

www.eleafworld.com/image/iStick-basic-kit-01.jpg

but am I being really dense here, or is the mouthpiece included? It shows in diagrams of the kit...

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but it's not mentioned in with the actual things that are included....

"Full Kit Comes With:
1 × iStick basic Body
1 × GS Air 2 Atomiser (14mm)
2 × GS Air Atomiser Head (0.75ohm)
1 × 510 Connector
1 × eGo Connector
1 × USB Cable
1 × User Manual"

So, my question is... do I need to order a mouthpiece separately??  and if so, how do I know which one will fit?


I'm still tempted by this other eleaf kit-although it is a smaller battery, and one of the things I find off-putting is having to charge my current ecig several times throughout the day.

www.eleafworld.co.uk/ijust-start-plus-e-cigarette-kit

LOVE the rose-gold option, though. Maybe it's just me, but I love having a choice of colours other than silver. Can't be dealing with silver... it makes it look too much like a dental instrument.     I have a GREAT FEAR of dentists.  Pink is much better....or turquoise... the Innokin Endure is a serious contender for this reason... although purple would be even better. 

Anyway, any feedback  or personal opinions on any of these would be great! 

Have to add- I'm not good with techie things. I need basic, with a capitol 'B'.

[Deleted]

Looks like it comes complete

[Greg]

One thing to be aware of tipsyturtle is that the IStick basic is like a mech mod in that you can't adjust its output but it's output will change automatically with use as the battery dies. You'll need to ensure you get the right resistance coil heads as well due to lack of adjustment.

If your looking to upgrade you might be better looking at the istick 30 watt or above or perhaps the Coolfire IV.

[Get Off My Cloud]

Yeah the mouthpiece or drip tip as they're more commonly called aren't usually listed as a separate item they normally are just included in the description as part of the atomizer/tank.

[Deleted]

highly recommend the coolfire option

[tipsyturtle]

Feb 22, 2016 22:07:21 GMT spikeyfridge said:

highly recommend the coolfire option

I think this one is waaaaaay beyond my capabilities.  Once they start talking about techie things, my brain switches off, completely. It runs for the hills in abject terror.

""OLED display, variable Wattage and Voltage, short-circuit protection, 15 seconds cutoff, over-discharge protection, battery level indicator, 'vape while charging' function""

This is why my mobile phone is over TEN YEARS OLD.  I am simply rubbish at this sort of thing. 

For me, the most essential points for an ecig-

It's got to be easy to fill up.
It's got to be easy to charge.
It's got to be easy to turn on and off.


If I have to do maths to do ANYTHING else, I start yearning for the lovely simplicity of 'baccy and papers.  Seriously.   I am hopeless.
They start talking electronics, and I start reading up on how to grow Virginian Brightleaf in my nearest allotment.

I just want something in a nice colour that I don't have to charge three times a day. 


I'm probably more suited to one of these, to be honest.....!    

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[Greg]

Feb 22, 2016 22:38:49 GMT tipsyturtle said:

Feb 22, 2016 22:07:21 GMT spikeyfridge said:

highly recommend the coolfire option

I think this one is waaaaaay beyond my capabilities.  Once they start talking about techie things, my brain switches off, completely. It runs for the hills in abject terror.

""OLED display, variable Wattage and Voltage, short-circuit protection, 15 seconds cutoff, over-discharge protection, battery level indicator, 'vape while charging' function""

This is why my mobile phone is over TEN YEARS OLD.  I am simply rubbish at this sort of thing. 

For me, the most essential points for an ecig-

It's got to be easy to fill up.
It's got to be easy to charge.
It's got to be easy to turn on and off.


If I have to do maths to do ANYTHING else, I start yearning for the lovely simplicity of 'baccy and papers.  Seriously.   I am hopeless.
They start talking electronics, and I start reading up on how to grow Virginian Brightleaf in my nearest allotment.

I just want something in a nice colour that I don't have to charge three times a day. 


I'm probably more suited to one of these, to be honest.....!    

cigarwarehouseny.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hookah_pipe.jpg

Trust me, you don't need to understand the gobbledegook but know it's a good thing that it's there.
all you need to know is how to turn it on and off, several quick presses of the fire button, and how to turn it up and down, press up for up and down for down - simples 

[beeper]

tipseyturtle-

just to mention that the mouthpiece/drip tip on the basic looks to be metal of some sorts- not sure if it's actually removeable or part of the atty?
The iStick 30 as already mentioned is a good and easy to use mod in my opinion.

[phatfil]

the atomiser inside seems to be a gs air
www.eleafworld.com/gs-air-atomizer/

and while it does not specify the universal 510 drip tip , it does imply it by saying the 'mouthpeice' is interchangeable..

if considering driving and vaping get a tooth saving soft silicone drip tip for the road..

[chykensa]

tipsyturtle - I was a bit like you at the start of my journey; anything talking of ohms and watts, and I was scared into avoidance.
The Basic kit as mentioned above is just that - basic. No control over the strength of vape, and a greatly restricted choice of tanks to go in it, due to the smaller than average internal diameter.
However, with the iStick 30w tank, you will have control over the vape produced - up for more power, down for less, and any tank with a 510 connection (and that's about 98% of them!) will fit. All the other stuff that you mentioned is there to protect you; like airbags in a car, you don't need to know how it works, it just does!
There are some great prices around for the iStick 30w, and a tank like the Nautilus Mini will be a perfect top with easily-available coils and simple filling and maintenance.

That's what I would buy if I were you

[Deleted]

I was exactly like you stepping onto spinners! With the watts devices, you'll notice a better difference straight away and if you do get stuck, ask on here for help/advice. No question is stupid and we're happy to help!
The coolfire lasts me a couple of days before I need to charge it.

[tipsyturtle]

Feb 23, 2016 7:15:48 GMT chykensa said:

tipsyturtle There are some great prices around for the iStick 30w, and a tank like the Nautilus Mini will be a perfect top with easily-available coils and simple filling and maintenance.

That's what I would buy if I were you

Wait... so there's no tank, (that's the part the liquid goes in?) so I have to buy that separately?

Wow, that adds nearly another £20 to the cost...I thought a kit included everything I would need. 

Oh, no.  That's me back to the drawing board then.   I just cannot afford to spend nearly £50 on an ecig. 

[BrenD]

Feb 23, 2016 9:59:03 GMT tipsyturtle said:

Feb 23, 2016 7:15:48 GMT chykensa said:

tipsyturtle There are some great prices around for the iStick 30w, and a tank like the Nautilus Mini will be a perfect top with easily-available coils and simple filling and maintenance.

That's what I would buy if I were you

Wait... so there's no tank, (that's the part the liquid goes in?) so I have to buy that separately?

Wow, that adds nearly another £20 to the cost...I thought a kit included everything I would need. 

Oh, no.  That's me back to the drawing board then.   I just cannot afford to spend nearly £50 on an ecig. 

The iStick basic comes with a tank, but if you were to follow the advice given and get a 30W iStick, you would have to buy one

Don't let the tank included in the basic kit put you off it, the GS Air tanks are incredibly underrated and every bit as good as the Nautilus. But do let how, er, basic it is put you off.

Gimme a little while and I'll see what I can find for you...

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[BrenD]

I've had a little look around and if your current gear is still in working order and working for you, you have a few options.

If you could put a little bit of money aside and have a budget of £50 or so, you'll be able to buy some gear that will completely change your vaping experience. We'll be able to suggest exactly what to buy and where to buy it.

Alternatively, you could order a new mod from one of the reputable Chinese vendors, a few are registered vendors here. The prices are generally a lot cheaper than UK prices, but you could be waiting for a little while for your items to arrive. Again, we can advise on what to buy and where to buy it. Your £35 budget should just about get you a new toy.

Finally, if you don't mind buying second hand gear, you could stretch your budget to a second hand mod and a new tank. Unfortunately I haven't got anything suitable or I'd sell/give you a mod. All of mine with internal batteries have been used so much that I can't be at all confident how long they'll last under constant use. Try posting in the classified forum to see what people would be willing to part with.

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[BrenD]

I'm a Muppet at times. I forgot to mention how daunting it might seem to own a mod with variable power, but you will get used to it very quickly. Almost all of us started with things like cigalikes or ego batteries, so we know exactly how you feel.

We'll be able to find you something that looks good, is easy to fill/use and will improve your vaping experience A LOT!

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