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sze5003

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What's the difference with the aspire tank vs a protank 2? Thinking of getting one but my big tanks never leave the house so I wasn't sure.
 

moonbogg

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What's the difference with the aspire tank vs a protank 2? Thinking of getting one but my big tanks never leave the house so I wasn't sure.

Aspire Nautilus is a well known really good tank. The pro tank 2 is an older, out dated tank from what I understand and not as good as the Aspire. Also, the newer Kanger tanks, like the brand new ones, Aerotank mini, Aerotank Mega, Aerotank V2 and Aerotank Giant are all getting smashing good reviews. Some even claim the Aerotank Mega to be a tiny bit better (in some ways) than any tank ever (besides the high end tanks where you make your own coils). Its like buying a pre built PC vs building your own. Self builds give you control over performance more than any pre built. But I'm still learning and I went for the new Aerotanks. I won't touch the high end tanks right now because I=noob.
 

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Aspire Nautilus is a well known really good tank. The pro tank 2 is an older, out dated tank from what I understand and not as good as the Aspire. Also, the newer Kanger tanks, like the brand new ones, Aerotank mini, Aerotank Mega, Aerotank V2 and Aerotank Giant are all getting smashing good reviews. Some even claim the Aerotank Mega to be a tiny bit better (in some ways) than any tank ever (besides the high end tanks where you make your own coils). Its like buying a pre built PC vs building your own. Self builds give you control over performance more than any pre built. But I'm still learning and I went for the new Aerotanks. I won't touch the high end tanks right now because I=noob.

Yea I may just get one to see what they are about. Do they use and sell the bottom part atomizers like they do with thy pro tanks? I'm not getting into building my own coils yet.
 

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The biggest difference between the Protank 2 and the Aerotanks, Nautilus and other newer tanks is the dual coil heads.
 

MongGrel

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Yeahhhhhhhhh baby !

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Went to Vapor Zone at the mall and even had the guy working there and a few others asked to try it out.

Had him mix me up 30 Ml one each of these for starters at 1.8.

Should have gotten 4, they had a buy 3 get one free going, but still trying things out.

http://www.vaporzone.com/e-liquid-cartridges/tobaccolicious-30ml.html

http://www.vaporzone.com/e-liquid-cartridges/totally-toffee-tobacco.html

One guy had a nice RDA setup and liked it too, everyone did.

I picked up the Nautilus and everything at World of Vape and it got here pretty fast as you can see and they have em for like 25 bucks atm.

Was thinking of trying others, but might just get a second one myself.

Aspire Nautilus


http://www.worldofvape.com/aspire-nautilus/

Is kind of funny, all the people I've seen reviewing the Evic Supreme and mentioning the gap between the battery and tank haven't apparently figured out as the top screws up and down, once you mount the tank you just unscrew the head on the battery a slight bit and there is not a gap.

Was designed that way it looks as there even 4 slots cut into the face of it for air.
 
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sze5003

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Man that evic supreme is big. Looks like its working great too. I just put mine in the charger after trying out some new liquid.
I really want my pro tank mini to get here because it comes with a drip tip so I can just taste different liquids without having to fill a tank.
 

MongGrel

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Man that evic supreme is big. Looks like its working great too. I just put mine in the charger after trying out some new liquid.
I really want my pro tank mini to get here because it comes with a drip tip so I can just taste different liquids without having to fill a tank.
Loving it, picked up a black plastic tip for 3 bucks while I was there too as a guy at work one of major gripes on his new one was the metal tip.

Even looks better me thinks.
 

poofyhairguy

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Awesome, looks great!! Enjoy!!

Man, this thread is inspiring...I finally bought the Sigelei Zmax V5 I have been eyeing. Pics when I get that.

The biggest difference between the Protank 2 and the Aerotanks, Nautilus and other newer tanks is the dual coil heads.


This. The BDC (bottom dual coil) mini Aspire I got rocks.
 
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moonbogg

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Yeahhhhhhhhh baby !

7q17ix6.jpg


m16JPhU.jpg


Went to Vapor Zone at the mall and even had the guy working there and a few others asking to try it out.

One guy had a nice RDA setup and liked it too, everyone did.

I picked up the Nautilus and everything at World of Vape and it got here pretty fast as you can see and they have em for like 25 bucks atm.

Was thinking of trying others, but might just get a second one myself.

Aspire Nautilus


http://www.worldofvape.com/aspire-nautilus/

Is kind of funny, all the people I've seen reviewing the Evic Supreme and mentioning the gap between the battery and tank haven't apparently figured out as the top screws up and down, once you mount the tank you just unscrew the head on the battery a slight bit and there is not gap.

Was designed that way it looks as there even 4 slots cut into the face of it for air.

Damn, that's a sick looking rig. You made good choices. Congrats. Also, looks like its vaping just fine! I got a feeling this thread is moving from the discussion side to the inevitable and glorious Vape Pron thread of epic awesome.
I want a drip tip when I get my rig like someone mentioned. Testing juice would be nice, but wouldn't you still have to clean the coil? Also, some of the new Kanger tanks, as well as the Inspire on the above rig, all have adjustable air flow as well as dual coils. I hear they are good features to have.

@Sze5003, yes all the tanks we have been mentioning have replaceable coil heads for easy vaping. The heads are really cheap as well so its all good.
 

sze5003

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I've never used a drip tip except at lounges to test juice. You just rinse our the coil I suppose with some alcohol as I did when switching liquids.
 

moonbogg

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Awesome, looks great!! Enjoy!!

Man, this thread is inspiring...I finally bought the Sigelei Zmax V5 I have been eyeing. Pics when I get that.




This. The BDC (bottom dual coil) mini Aspire I got rocks.

Oh, you mean this beast? It has great reviews and is a new unit if I recall. It extends to take various sized batteries, no detachable caps required. Nice. Congrats!

 

poofyhairguy

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Oh, you mean this beast? It has great reviews and is a new unit if I recall. It extends to take various sized batteries, no detachable caps required. Nice. Congrats!

Thank you, I promise pics!!! I like the idea of usb charging in a pinch if it means I can charge the wife's ego or something.
 

moonbogg

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Oh my fuck! Provape order shipped! Pants be shat! Next week the rig will be photographed, jizzed on and a full report given here.
 

moonbogg

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Looking forward to it! Like the Bentley of vapes.

Yeah I suppose it is. Honestly, I felt a little sick spending the money on it, but then I had a though. What did I pay for dip? About $5 every other day for about 4 years. That's about $3,600.00. The Provari is cheap, so long as I don't go back to dip.
Then, I had another thought. If getting excited about this new hobby and enjoying vaping will increase my chances of seeing my grandchildren, even by as much as 10%, then I have no reservations.

Vape on!
 

sze5003

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Make sure you guys drink a lot of liquids while vaping. It dehydrates you quickly. I tend to forget myself and it will make you tired or give you sore throats once in a while.
 

moonbogg

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Make sure you guys drink a lot of liquids while vaping. It dehydrates you quickly. I tend to forget myself and it will make you tired or give you sore throats once in a while.

Yeah i'm finding that out. I ordered some juice with my new gear, but after I'm done with that batch, i'm going down to 18mg. Maybe even sooner. 24mg is kind of harsh.
 

sze5003

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Yea having a dry mouth all the time can't be good for teeth either. Just use some biotine once in a while or get used to drinking water. I'm not a huge water drinker but I'll have a glass or so if I'm constantly using my ecig or tea, whatever..tonite it was some beer haha.
 

moonbogg

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I give it 20 years and regular cigs will be kind of rare, at least in some countries.
 

sze5003

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I give it 20 years and regular cigs will be kind of rare, at least in some countries.

Well as long as the fda doesn't ban ecigs and liquids. In Philly they have been banned in public places such as restaurants and bars because they don't know what the effects of vapor has and how the many liquids are made.

I never really used mine in a restaurant or public place anyway.
 

moonbogg

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Well as long as the fda doesn't ban ecigs and liquids. In Philly they have been banned in public places such as restaurants and bars because they don't know what the effects of vapor has and how the many liquids are made.

I never really used mine in a restaurant or public place anyway.

I wouldn't use mine anywhere smoking is banned just out of respect for others. They don't know what i'm smoking. All they see is smoke and it will make them uncomfortable, so I am fine with the same rules applying to E-cigs.
I am sure that the juice and devices will fall under some form of regulation, and I have to admit, they should. People consume them into their bodies. There should be rules. As far as becoming illegal or actually banned in the US, I say never. I don't see that happening.
I see E-cigs as the clear successor to tobacco cigarettes.
 

sze5003

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Yea it just sucks that people who don't want to smell like smoke or breathe in second hand smoke have to go outside with the smokers if they want to use the ecig. Dumb..but yea I can see how people would wonder what it is we are doing and they see vapor and think its smoke.

Which is why I've cut myself down to using it in the car before going some place, at home or of I'm outside walking around. Lowering the nicotine level helps and you will use it more at first but once you knock it down you get used to that level and don't need it as much. Personally I liked smoking so at this point I'm just enjoying it.