Author: pbusardo
From Rob
Hi Phil, I just wanted to drop a line to you. I’ve been cigarette free for 2 years today. I was introduced to vaping by a friend in Toronto (Darryl) who had come to Halifax on business. I tried using his kayfun lite and I was thrilled and thought that this was something that could get me off the stupid cigarettes that I’d been smoking for 33 years (ugh). I found a vape shop a couple hours away and went for a road trip the following weekend. Picked up a istick and a couple protank minis. Talked to Darryl and he told me of your and a couple other reviewers youtube channels and a couple of reputable Canadian websites. I watch hours of videos, ordered a kayfun lite and the adventure in coiling and wicking began, experimented with drippers and clapton wires etc but I’m still a mouth to lunger at heart.
I’ve watched every video that you have put on youtube since then. Recently you posted the one for the Kayfun Mini V3, I liked the video so much that I went and got one from Dash Vapes in Canada. It arrived this morning with the mini volt, built it just like you did in the video and its awesome (photo attached)!
The point I want to make is that what you do is important and appreciated, never forget it!
Thank you and keep the reviews coming!!
From Konstantinos
Hello Phil,
My name is Konstantinos and I live in Greece.And I smoked. Since I was 13 I did, as
an occasional “trying to look cool” “early thug life” type of smoker, and I did
until January 21st 2013. When a close friend of mine tried to quit cigarettes again
by vaping (2nd attempt) by purchasing an eGo type and I decided to give it a go. I
bought a pack of cigalikes, no button, just inhale and vape, tried a lot of juices
until I was happy with a sweet type of tobacco from a Greek company (Nobacco, in
parentheses if you don’t want to advertise). I decided to vape for financial issues
at first, with health being just secondary. I was a pack a day smoker, smoking heavy
25/pack cigarettes a day and I was getting laryngitis or bronchitis every 3 months
or so, like an early warning sign. I said to myself, you spent 40 euros,got no job,
now you are stuck with it, vape it. You are not going to smoke again.So I vaped. And then I started looking online for tips when I had trouble with my
atomizer, mostly Greek forums. Then YouTube. And I found a guy named riptrippers,
who was making his own coils on some super overpriced metal tubes, called mechanical
mods for some reason I still don’t get. And then I found a guy called Phil. Phil
wasn’t a teenager, he was mature. Phil made these reviews in an entertaining way
that appealed to me, made me look more into it.Because let’s get it straight, cigalikes sucked. And cigarettes were on my mind a
lot. I watched the review on the istick 20 and was like , that’s me. Who cares what
this guy says about pulse width modulation and voltage being higher than the screen
shows. I like it. And I found it in Greece, rebranded from the previously mentioned
Greek company, hugely overpriced, but I bought it anyway. And I loved it.Long story short, it was a one way street for a gadget loving guy like myself, to
get RDAs, build my own coils, temp control/limiting devices, that I still use in
kanthal, because I don’t know why, maybe I don’t like titanium, nickel and SS that
much. I got some mech mod clones (not enough money for any authentic), chased those
clouds, was that 1 guy in Greece that people glared at in the street trying to be a
truck exhaust. But I liked it, didn’t care (provided I didn’t annoy other people
around me). As long as it kept me off cigarettes. Finally I managed to save up
money, after I finally got a job in this crisis ridden country (that’s going from
bad to worse) and got my very own Kayfun v4 that I cherish. And switched from lung
to mouth to lung.This is not a fan email or some similar crap. It’s appreciation letter to you and
the work, the real WORK you do. I have learned so much about the hobby (because mods
and vaping ended up as a hobby for me),that I passed to others, friends and
colleagues in the bank that I work. I have managed to help (because I don’t like the
word convert, it’s too much of a cult/religious reference) 7 people to switch to
vaping. And I only hear thanks. And this “thanks ” should be addressed to you, who
managed to research so much and convince me, help me and inform me to stay on
e-cigarettes for more than 2 years now.So thank you Phil, for all your work, dedication and questionable love for Greeks
and excuse my language errors and syntax.Konstantinos
THE PHIL WRE… UH, I MEAN… THE HOHM WRECKER GEN II REVIEW & LAST CONTEST WINNER
A PBusardo Review – The Hohmtech Hohm Wrecker Gen II & Last Contest Winner
In this video we talk briefly about the Mountain Oak Vapor 1 Year Anniversary party, we take a full look at the Hohm Wrecker and finally we announce the last contest winner. There are also some painfully boring cotton burn tests at the end of the video for your viewing pleasure.
The Links:
Hohmtech
Tesla
JJ Vapes
The Video:
The Photos:
From Javi
Hi Phil!
I don’t know if you are going to read this messagebut i really hope so.First of all let me apologize for my English. As you’ll notice is not my first
language.I just wanna thank you. Not only for being inspiring when it comes to quit smoking
but for the amount of hours of entertainment.I’m gonna tell you my story. I’m 26 years old. Ive been smoking since I was 15. 2
months ago i discovered the e-cig world and i decided to give it a try. Started with
an ego CE5 and it didn’t work at all. I didnt give up and I tried to step up and i
got an ijust2. Im actually 15 days smoke free.Little bit than a month ago i was diagnosed with a pretty bad disease. Something
that i will carry my whole life. It has nothing to do with tobacco. I have no job,
things are pretty f***** up here in Spain and even worse in my situation. Even
though id like to try mods and atomizers i can barely handle the e-liquids. I know
that you have plenty of contests but Im not lucky at all 🙂Well, just thank you! You don’t know how much your channel means to me. A lot of
hours of entertainment and very very interesting content. Keep up with the good job
and those long videos. I love to play one of your videos and fall asleep at night.
If one you have one spare mod or something more advanced than an ijust 2 and you
dont know what to do with it Im here 🙂Best wishes and long life to mouth to lungers!
BEYOND THE CLOUD – A VAPING DOCUMENTARY
A PBusardo Video – Beyond The Cloud
In this video we talk about the status of the Hohmwrecker review, mention the Mountain Oak Vapors event in Oviedo FL, do super quick follow-up on the Kayfun Mini V3, and then find out about the “Beyond The Cloud” documentary by Ghyslain Armand and Vapexpo.
The Links:
Mountain Oak Vapors Event Facebook Page
SvoëMesto
Beyond The Cloud
The Video:
From Jeremy
Mr. Busardo,
Just want to say thank you for all the information and reviews you have done. I
started vaping a few years ago and was just overwhelmed with all the devices and
such on the market. I ended up using mechanical mods with rebuildable kayfun style
tanks so my cost was low. Did not like buying pre-made coils. I tried an early
variable voltage device and was not impressed.
When Kanger came out with the subtank I liked the design and easy build. So after
seeing your review of the top box mini i purchased one from my local B&M shop. well
i will have to say the temp control scared me at first and used it for the first
week in wattage control and enjoyed it. Now i have been able to dial in the temp.
control and airflow to get very nice lung to mouth draws. Compared to other devices
you have reviewed it is low tech but works very well for me.Thanks
Jeremy
smoked for 20+ years
From Doug
Now, I would like to encourage you in what you are doing. Instead of going back to smoking 2 years ago (for a myriad of reasons that I wont bore you with), I got into vaping because I stumbled across one your videos and ended up watching a ton of them. You dispelled all the magic which made me feel that, “Hey, I think I can wrap a coil.” today I vape a 3 nic sometimes and a 0 nic sometimes down from a 12 nic which I started with. So thank you again Phil!
I watch your videos all the time because:
- You really make the experienced and newbie vapor alike feel comfortable and welcome.
- You are sincere. That makes all the difference my friend.
- You’re just a very likable guy and your entertaining. We share a similar sense of humor and for that I feel bad for you. :0)
Sincerely,
Doug
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE HCIGAR VT133 – 02/03/16
So you want a DNA-200 but don’t like the 3S Lipo pack? Maybe the 3-18650 Reuleaux DNA-200 is too big and heavy for you? Well, here’s an option.
The VT133 uses two 18650s so you’re not going to get the full 200 watts out of the DNA-200 board, but you will get up to 133 watts. You’ll also still be able to take advantage of all the features the Escribe software gives you.
It’s still a pretty big device, but doesn’t have the weight of the Reuleaux.
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE ELEAF ISTICK TC 100W – 02/03/16
A larger 2-18650 100w temp control device. You can use a single 18650 in it for a lighter feel but you’ll only (only… LOL) get 75 watts out of it.
The batteries are held in place on either side of the mod by magnetic battery covers.
This one has “squeeze the mod to fire” hidden button we saw on the Smok XCubes, but IMHO, done much better.
A mechanical lock on the top of the device allows you to quickly lock it without having to go into the menu as the fire button would be easily pressed in your pocket.
This one also features firmware upgradability, and a TCR mode.
Powerful yet more intelligent, the new iStick TC100W is skillfully engineered with the latest temperature control system. Not only does the iStick TC100W feature its magnetic covers for ease of replacing your 18650 cells, it also presents you with upgradable firmware and switchable TC(Ni/Ti/SS/TCR)/VW/Bypass modes. In addition, an ergonomically designed shape with hidden button is for better grip action.
Size: 52mm*23mm*94mm
Thread Type: 510 thread
Cell Type: high-rate 18650 cells
(Discharge current should be above 25A, for example, Sony VTC4)
Output Mode: VW/Bypass/TC(Ni/Ti/SS/TCR-M1,M2,M3) Mode
Output Wattage: 1-100W
Resistance Range: 0.05-1.5ohm (TC modes)
0.1-3.5ohm (VW/Bypass mode)
Temperature Range: 100－315℃/200－600℉ (TC modes)
Color: Grey, Black, White
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE TESLA NANO 60W TC – 02/03/16
New In The Queue doesn’t mean a lot these days. Too many items coming too hot and heavy to get to them all. I do what I can based on your interest and mine. At least you can have a look anyway!
I will still continue to post and add to the Review Queue though.
I haven’t been a huge fan of Tesla product, but I kinda like this one.
Feels really solid, love the top button AND it does THIS…
I was also impressed with the packaging. Came very well mounted in it’s case and protected from scratching. This one features temp control and an internal 3600mAh battery.
The Tesla Nano 60W TC Box Mod features Temperature Control from 200 ℉ – 600 ℉ (100 ℃ – 300 ℃ ). The minimum resistance in wattage mode is 0.1ohms and 0.05ohms in Ni 200 and Ti mode. With a TC compatible coil, you can simply set your desired temperature and vape away. In mechanical mode, the box mod acts as a mechanical mod. The firing voltage will start at 4.2v and will decrease as the battery starts to die.
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