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Post by chrisde on May 16, 2014 0:16:05 GMT
The one setup that I would keep would be a bottom feeder - most likely a Sunbox E7 + Graal or a REO Grand + Origen V2. The Sunbox is regulated, the Grand is mechanical.
If I had to choose between those two - I would take the Grand because I could mcguyver it in the Zombie Apocalypse.
GG stuff (hi Imeo) may not be "the thing" today anymore, but it's still valued and high quality. A bit overengineered compared to the simpler setups and not for everyone, but I won't part with my GGTSs and Odys. They are still my backup devices. Not the best performance and a bit faffy, but I will always be able to get a good vape out of them.
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Post by chrisde on May 16, 2014 0:00:08 GMT
I ran that through a calculator
Assuming it's 0.3mm Kanthal A1 (AWG 29).
7 wraps around 2mm should result in 1.3 ohms + legs, so maybe 1.5 ohms installed.
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Post by chrisde on May 15, 2014 15:50:01 GMT
They are active in German forums and I used them once or twice. They have been around a while and are legit but I can't vouch for their service as I never had to use it.
I say go for it. Let me know if you run into language problems, I can ring them up.
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Post by chrisde on May 14, 2014 23:43:40 GMT
You could just vape the tank empty and fill up with menthol. The tobacco taste will linger a bit, but if it's not really awful you might end up with something nice =)
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Post by chrisde on May 14, 2014 15:42:15 GMT
I can't even begin to imagine how that cartridge tasted after 4 days of use from a recent starter. Ewwww.
And welcome from me too!
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Post by chrisde on May 12, 2014 13:53:34 GMT
The Provari has no adjustable center pin - that's what I would like to see in a new version - pulling posts is so 2009 =).
Also - uncoated, matte finish. The Provari (1) I got here looks quite worn.
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Post by chrisde on May 9, 2014 9:14:49 GMT
Just a heads up for the drippers out there. intaste.de has the Origen V2 and Bottom Feeder kits in stock. (Shipping to UK is 8.43 €, Germany has free shipping) intaste are good people with excellent service so far. |
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Post by chrisde on May 6, 2014 7:38:40 GMT
Thank you =)
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Post by chrisde on Mar 26, 2014 0:43:27 GMT
Hello and welcome to vaping!
The twist batteries in the kit shiny posted for you are already variable voltage - just pick a manly colour =)
If you buy exactly what he posted you will have a decent starter set.
Just add some juice in various tastes and strengths and off you go.
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Post by chrisde on Mar 8, 2014 11:25:24 GMT
There is nothing wrong with buying a Mech Mod, Kick and Kayfun/Taifun GT combi, even for a beginner. There are a lot of videos out there that explain the recoiling and since you already have a starter kit, there is the backup.
Just don't use it mechanical just yet, use the safety and adjustability from the Kick. I don't know UK vendors too well, so I can't link items, but my shopping list for that would look like this:
1x mech mod (Nemesis for bottom button, atmizoo Lab + extension for side button)
1x evolv Kick 2
1x Kayfun Light Plus or Taifun GT or expromizer
1x Aspire Nautilus + spare heads for the times your RBA is acting up
1x intellicharger i4 charger
4x Sony Konion vtc4 18650 batteries to use with or without Kick
4x AW IMR 18490 Batteries to use with the Kick
Kanthal A1 0.30mm and Kanthal A1 0.35mm
some untreated cotton balls
Most of the stuff has cheaper options available, as in clones or fakes, if money is an issue.
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Post by chrisde on Feb 26, 2014 20:43:09 GMT
No, vaping is not banned in Germany. We have won several court cases against our own governments (as a federation we have many, too many of them) - the last one just a couple of days ago - a state health ministry was "of the opinion" that vaping fell under the nonsmoker protection laws and thus was generally prohibited in pubs/bars and other places. A pub owner went to court when the local Ordnungsamt (think magistrate) fined him and won the case - and the judge verbally slapped the ministry (and the city of Cologne) senseless.
We have other court rulings that make unmistakebly clear that vaping can not be medicinal under current law.
Our customs has been trying for yeas to hinder import of vaping stuff, sometimes quite illegally - but they can't do much against a person, a lathe and a rod of steel - and many of them - and quite a number of police officers - are vapers themselves.
But this EU regulation will change a lot of that, because it creates a legal base for our politicians to base prohibition on - I am sure they will try banning vaping again when it is adopted.
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Post by chrisde on Feb 26, 2014 20:08:26 GMT
how is the situation anyhow in Germany chrisde ? in summer we will be not too far from where you live :) Well, we are not as energetic as the French or as stubborn as the Poles, but we have qualities of our own, like being able to create things with machinery, battery holders for torches, say, or moisturizers for vocal chords... Unfortunately most vapers in Germany neither know of nor care about the legislation, or they don't think it will actually happen or be enforced. Our government doesn't have a clear stance on the issue. I think they are just waiting it out, Merkel style. We do have a couple of liquid vendors who actually have their liquid developed and produced by pharmaceutical companies, so whatever the actual regulation may be, they will be able to conform. So 20mg liquid in 10ml bottles will be available. Many vendors started to drop their max strength down to 18mg, some even to 10mg, because of a quirky ministry in one of our states (Niedersachsen) and the Chemikalienverbotsverordnung (chemical agents prohibition act). But then again, we have vendors who recently started selling 54 and 72. |
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Post by chrisde on Feb 26, 2014 19:14:39 GMT
I might be able to manage, yes =)
But your own vendors will be around for a while - there are a lot of plan Bs, I am sure about it.
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Post by chrisde on Feb 26, 2014 19:06:30 GMT
The coils are no problem - just keep your spent ones in a jar and if the worst happens, read up on rewicking and recoiling them.
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Post by chrisde on Feb 6, 2014 19:03:16 GMT
If they have Halo liquids, a must try ist the belgian cocoa and the Shamrock (Choc+Mint) juices. Halo's chocolate is the best chocolate flavour I ever tried - and I tried a lot.
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