Galileo or the Don or the Cube ???

[absolutelycurtains]

Hi everyone,

Sorry to have vanished for so long, I was madly catching up on jobs before my boys were off for the summer hols.

I'm in a turmoil, It's my birthday in september and I'll be in the market for a new mod, I'm torn between the Galileo or the Don which I like the options of being able to use them in mini modes for out and about, or the siam mods cube which although not as flexible looks like it's built to withstand a nuclear blast, I've dropped my lavatube a few times and the top caps sits on the wonk now

Have any of you used these mods for awhile and know of any issues with them or know of any other mods that can be used in full sized and mini modes.

I'm off out with the boy's to enjoy the sunshine now so I'll check back again later, have a great day everyone.

[Sandra (aka Chillax)]

The GG like the one Queenie has for sale can be used in mini (stealth) mode and full size, the ones who have bought a kick say they are the bee's knee's with it in, the cube is great but heavy, the other two I have never used but lots like the Don ohhhhh birthday.....ohhhh spending....nice

[PeeKay]

The 'Don is a battery holder, plain and simple. Very easy to change into mini mode (although you will need a screw driver to change the bottom screw).

Of the options you mention, I would recommend the 'Don, and that's not just because it's one I already own. I had to decide much like you do about which one, and the 'Don came out on top.

The GG mentioned would be an awesome buy - much better than the 'Don - but can you stretch to that?

[dave]

I agree, the Don is great. Unfortunately they haven't made any recently so you have to look for one on the classies. Another basic battery mod that I really like is this one:

www.vapistsvapourizers.co.uk/GP_Paps_v2_Mod/p1436124_7296057.aspx

Worth getting the 18650 tube that goes with it too. He is out of stock at the moment but I expect he will get some more eventually.

[absolutelycurtains]

Jul 27, 2012 11:01:43 GMT Sandra (aka Chillax) said:

The GG like the one Queenie has for sale can be used in mini (stealth) mode and full size, the ones who have bought a kick say they are the bee's knee's with it in, the cube is great but heavy, the other two I have never used but lots like the Don ohhhhh birthday.....ohhhh spending....nice

I know don't you just love shopping...I'm terrible at making my mind up though and always need someone to do it for me

Jul 27, 2012 12:07:38 GMT PeeKay said:

The 'Don is a battery holder, plain and simple. Very easy to change into mini mode (although you will need a screw driver to change the bottom screw).

Of the options you mention, I would recommend the 'Don, and that's not just because it's one I already own. I had to decide much like you do about which one, and the 'Don came out on top.

The GG mentioned would be an awesome buy - much better than the 'Don - but can you stretch to that?

I can stretch to a gg but to be honest I can't be waiting for weeks on end for a pre order night which sell out in record time and risk missing the boat every time they have them.....when I have money in my pocket I'm terrible I need to spend it there and then if I was thinking of spending that much I may be swayed to get a provari mini though.... maybe.....I think.....arghhh see I said I'm terrible at making my mind up

Jul 27, 2012 12:48:56 GMT dave said:

I agree, the Don is great. Unfortunately they haven't made any recently so you have to look for one on the classies. Another basic battery mod that I really like is this one:

www.vapistsvapourizers.co.uk/GP_Paps_v2_Mod/p1436124_7296057.aspx

Worth getting the 18650 tube that goes with it too. He is out of stock at the moment but I expect he will get some more eventually.

ugh I'm begining to see a pattern here with these mods (how on earth does anybody get there hands on them), shame about the don I like the idea of the little extension tube for the kick....thanks for that link too, the pap looks nice...another added to my list now.

[PeeKay]

If you can stretch to the GG, then snap QueenBee's hand off quickly!

Sadly, it looks as if Lunardog got in there first...hey ho.

[absolutelycurtains]

Jul 27, 2012 17:54:36 GMT PeeKay said:

If you can stretch to the GG, then snap QueenBee's hand off quickly!

Sadly, it looks as if Lunardog got in there first...hey ho.

hehe....that one was never going to be an option, I won't have the spare cash until september and it certainly wouldn't still be about then.

[blakey]

If I had to choose out of this lot I would go with the Don, the versatility of this mod is underrated, With the midi size extension tube added it allows the don to use 18350s 18490s and 18650s. and you can get 5v batteries from the site. It will totally outperform a ggts out of the box. The bottom switch is fully adjustable to suit any requirements and is a joy to use (as long as you like bottom switches )
But if you could've stumped up the funds for the ggts then surely you could just grab one of the best mods of all time in the provari ???

[lunerdog]

Haven't owned a Galileo but have had my paws on one, its certainly a chunky little monkey and its telescoping ability is handy, feels good in the hand and hits fairly hard, then I had to give it back to its rightful owner

I've got an Ally Don and an 18350 stainless Cube MK2 in the vaping drawer, the Don is a cracking little mod with all its tubes and battery plus Kick capability and in 18350 mode its tiny, the centre pin is adjustable and it hits well hard as long as you keep the switch clean, if you get one and dismantle the switch to clean watch out for the tiny ball bearing, it rolls away faster than a long thin dog can run. Mine has been shined up and is going to a vaping mate who's visiting in a week or so as I just don't use it.

The Cube 18350 is one of my favorites, its massively over engineered and so conductive it hits like a little demon, for its size its very heavy, feels very solid and yet for all its heft if I close my fist around it you can't see it, the switch is a beaut, the centre pin is adjustable to take what ever you want to bolt on to it. A big bonus is that they are readily available to buy new from Daz at Safercigs.

As Blakey has mentioned the Provari's I say that the secondhand price of MK1 Provari's is falling rapidly, one went on the Vape Pit for 85 quid yesterday, even though they've been superceded by the MK2 they are still a cracking PV, I use 2ohm boges on mine and it takes them up to 5volt without problems. Go for a MK1 with red led and you'll probably get a bargain as everybody else seems to think that they MUST have a MK2 with blue led.

And then theres the humble GGTS, the one I've wanted from when I first started vaping, beautiful to look at, needs a Kick module if you don't spin your own coils and needs regular cleaning of every part to maintain its performance and can be temperamental when it chooses to. Every time I've found one for a reasonable price I've been beaten to it and thats the only reason I haven't got one yet. Still, heres hoping eh.

[absolutelycurtains]

Jul 27, 2012 21:14:20 GMT @lunerdog said:

Haven't owned a Galileo but have had my paws on one, its certainly a chunky little monkey and its telescoping ability is handy, feels good in the hand and hits fairly hard, then I had to give it back to its rightful owner

I've got an Ally Don and an 18350 stainless Cube MK2 in the vaping drawer, the Don is a cracking little mod with all its tubes and battery plus Kick capability and in 18350 mode its tiny, the centre pin is adjustable and it hits well hard as long as you keep the switch clean, if you get one and dismantle the switch to clean watch out for the tiny ball bearing, it rolls away faster than a long thin dog can run. Mine has been shined up and is going to a vaping mate who's visiting in a week or so as I just don't use it.

The Cube 18350 is one of my favorites, its massively over engineered and so conductive it hits like a little demon, for its size its very heavy, feels very solid and yet for all its heft if I close my fist around it you can't see it, the switch is a beaut, the centre pin is adjustable to take what ever you want to bolt on to it. A big bonus is that they are readily available to buy new from Daz at Safercigs.

As Blakey has mentioned the Provari's I say that the secondhand price of MK1 Provari's is falling rapidly, one went on the Vape Pit for 85 quid yesterday, even though they've been superceded by the MK2 they are still a cracking PV, I use 2ohm boges on mine and it takes them up to 5volt without problems. Go for a MK1 with red led and you'll probably get a bargain as everybody else seems to think that they MUST have a MK2 with blue led.

And then theres the humble GGTS, the one I've wanted from when I first started vaping, beautiful to look at, needs a Kick module if you don't spin your own coils and needs regular cleaning of every part to maintain its performance and can be temperamental when it chooses to. Every time I've found one for a reasonable price I've been beaten to it and thats the only reason I haven't got one yet. Still, heres hoping eh.

I only know of a dealer in france that has the galileo at the mo, probably be sold out by the time I'm ready to buy hehe

I like how solid the cubes are, it should stand the test of time with my clumsiness I'd hope.

and @ blakey too...I keep teetering towards the mini provari, I do love having the vv of the lavatube I have, I find different juices taste better at different voltages... the mechanical mods apeal to me just because there are no electrics to go wrong (is that right) if I went with a provari though I'd rather that was new, no telling how many times it might have been dropped if the previous owner is anything like me , I'd have to make a lanyard for it too I think so I couldn't drop it.

and lunerdog crossing my fingers, I hope you've got your gg at last.

[lunerdog]

Jul 27, 2012 22:34:02 GMT absolutelycurtains said:

and lunerdog crossing my fingers, I hope you've got your gg at last.

I have indeed grabbed a GGTS at last, thanks mate

I'll see if a Galileo comes up in the classies, they do from time to time.

As for VV, theres one other for you to consider but it certainly aint shiny, its called the ThroatHit Twin 18650 by Rob ThroatHit, its a big black monster of a mod that can double up as a welder at weekends

The two built in AW 18650 - 2000mah will give you four days vaping on a single charge at whatever voltage you fancy up to 6 volts, is it overkill? Absolutely, but I love it.

[absolutelycurtains]

Jul 27, 2012 23:14:24 GMT @lunerdog said:

Jul 27, 2012 22:34:02 GMT absolutelycurtains said:

I'll see if a Galileo comes up in the classies, they do from time to time.

Thanks lunerdog that's very kind.

and well done on the gg...eeeek how excited are you, it's great getting new toys.

wow that is a monster hehe....not quite what I thinking about, I'm looking for discrete something that I can take out and not draw attention to myself, I still daren't take my lavatube out because it's so big.

[lunerdog]

Jul 27, 2012 23:32:21 GMT absolutelycurtains said:

wow that is a monster hehe....not quite what I thinking about, I'm looking for discrete something that I can take out and not draw attention to myself, I still daren't take my lavatube out because it's so big.

I got a few funny looks while walking round the Whitby Bikers Meet with it last week, not a word said though

[absolutelycurtains]

Jul 27, 2012 23:48:39 GMT @lunerdog said:

Jul 27, 2012 23:32:21 GMT absolutelycurtains said:

wow that is a monster hehe....not quite what I thinking about, I'm looking for discrete something that I can take out and not draw attention to myself, I still daren't take my lavatube out because it's so big.

I got a few funny looks while walking round the Whitby Bikers Meet with it last week, not a word said though

it worries me that people think I'm not just vaping but maybe puffing something else when I get those funny looks

[absolutelycurtains]

Forget all the above I've gone and ordered a provari mini #icon_veryhappy# so excited.
my LT has just started misfiring and I can't live without VV, I know you can kick some of these mechanical mods but the rate I change flavours throughout the day (every 5 minutes almost ) and I do love to fine tune each and every flavour...for me personaly the VV on the provari just wins it being easier to change the voltage with every flavour change.

I'll also have the flexibilty of the other mods, I can use it mini for in public, I've ordered the extension to go bigger...and if I find I want to go bigger with an 18650 I have a rather talented friend with a metal working lathe in his living room, if I ask him nicely I'm sure he'd knock up a little extension sleeve for me, making the mini big enough for the 18650.

#icon_veryhappy# #icon_veryhappy# #icon_veryhappy# this is how exited I am....and my postman never shows up until 1.30 in the afternoons, I don't think I'll sleep tonight hehe.....what am I like.