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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 13:01:40 GMT
Personally I've had good and bad from Fasttech, but then again I've had good and bad from UK vendors too. Nobody or business gets it right all of the time.
I now tend to wait on FT purchases and read the reviews (I've seen plenty of bad reviews on FT) and the discussion threads.
The discussion threads can be hilarious when new products are put up on FT with people thinking they can tell the ins and outs of a cats backside just by looking at a photo. Ignore them and wait for people to have the product in hand before jumping in.
Just like any other forums it doesn't take long to work out the users who know what they are talking about from those who don't.
Not used focal much, but the same rule for me would apply there too. Don't jump in, do a little research and you won't go far wrong.
The majority of my FT purchases have been very good and unbelievable value for money.
I never let shipping times bother me either. Made over 100 purchases from FT and every single one of them has turned up eventually.
Also when products have arrived damaged or faulty they have always been on ball with replacing them and to date I've never had to return the faulty or damaged product.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 9:40:30 GMT
Highly concentrated Virginia Tobacco type flavouring. Mixed this at 2% 11mg 70/30 PG/VG and left to steep for 4 weeks. The results are a familiar Virginia Tobacco vape and as good as any of the others I have tried. 2% gives good flavour, but I'll go to 3% on the next mix. I find it similar to Golden Rollie. This really is a very strong flavouring and would not recommend going above 5%. Very good value for money and a flavouring I'll be messing around with to create other tobacco type flavours. 8/10 www.ltecigs.larsentilbrook.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=64_113&page=4
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 9:23:27 GMT
I have been looking for a Cappuccino flavouring that mirrors Mirage's Cappuccino pre-mix for over a year and this is the closest I have found to date. Mixed at 10% 11mg 70/30 PG/VG and let it steep for 4 weeks and the results are a smooth creamy cappuccino flavour. A very pleasant flavour and although this percentage would suit many taste buds I'll mix it at 15% next time. If I was to split hairs I'd say it could do with a little more coffee added to it and I'll be experimenting with this to try and get the exact flavour I am looking for. If you like your coffee vapes then this is one I would highly recommend. 9/10 www.ltecigs.larsentilbrook.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_113&product_id=1295
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Post by MarkS on Jul 12, 2014 11:59:12 GMT
Sorry for the late replies lairey & Perpetua. Just back from a 3 day fishing trip. Badly named juice I reckon. One picture suggest you might end up 6ft under and the other that you might end up stuck on the toilet Just kidding I don't mind either to be fair.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 8, 2014 19:57:49 GMT
Another one for the Aniseed/Licorice lovers. This reminds me of the old sweets 'Spangles' that came in the black & white packet.
Base mixed at 11mg 70/30 PG VG
L&T Romba Romba - 16% ( also known has Oba Oba) Inawera Licorice F5 - 6% Inawera Aniseed - 2%
Not actually named after the blues singer. The name came about because in frosted bottles it looked like muddy water.
God knows what pic would go with it.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 22:44:15 GMT
So my question is do you shake or stir and is it possible to decant straight away? I Jiggle.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 15:31:25 GMT
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 14:11:30 GMT
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 13:24:23 GMT
Lychee-Thai Chilli Lemonade
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 8:51:02 GMT
+1 for the Astro clone, 23 mm doesn't notice much on a telescope. And if you use a Taifun GT it doesn't notice at all.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 7, 2014 8:06:07 GMT
The best clone I have is the Astro. I owned the PAPS, Nemmy, Chi-You, Foggatti clones but the Astro is my most used mod (even over my original mods). The version I have is this one which is mainly SS www.fasttech.com/products/0/10006084/1467000-astro-telescopic-mechanical-mod but you can also get the full SS version here: www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10006084/1622600I know telescopic is not your preference, but this mod is very light and small. I doubt there is a smaller mod on the market in 18350 mode. In 18500 mode it is no bigger than most 18350 mods. Voltage drop is impressive and it packs a punch as good as any. If you read reviews on the Astro clone it's very hard to find a bad one. Looks great and performs with the best of them Astro v Dingo
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Post by MarkS on Jul 5, 2014 12:19:51 GMT
+1 for LTecigs Inawera Aniseed.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 5, 2014 7:23:30 GMT
Agree with much of whats already been said that 20% is a good place to start.
Honey & lemongrass are two other of their flavours that only require 2-3% like their cream flavouring.
I use CCW peppermint a lot and imo thats good at around 10%.
Best practice is just mix a small amount of each flavour to gauge what percentage works for you. This way you also get to learn about each individual flavour with minimal waste.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 5, 2014 7:06:41 GMT
Just to make clear I only use drops when making 5 or 10ml. Its simple and less faff than using syringes, beakers etc. with such a small amount the difference in volumes due to viscosity and dropper tops is minimal.
Just remember that with mixing just like anything else with vaping just do what works for you. No one is going to die if you use drops for small amounts.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 4, 2014 14:59:47 GMT
Good luck leo. You have enough to get you going there. Soon you'll be trawling the net for unique flavours, buying PG by the Gallon, Nic by the barrel and be on first name terms with the cashier at boots
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