Author: pbusardo
From Keith
Hi, Phil,
The reason I’m e-mailing you is to thank you for your efforts in putting together vaping-related videos.
I started smoking when I was 13. I’m now 50, so that makes 37 years of sucking all kinds of toxins into my system. For a lot of those 37 years, I was a 2+ pack a day man. I never thought that I’d be able to kick the habit. I’d tried the patches, cutting down, cold turkey, and so on. I never did try the pills (Chantix, Bupropion, nicotine lozenges, etc.) because I did not trust going that route.
A few years back, one of my friends suggested that I try picking up Walmart’s version of the Cigalike. Needless to say, I was back on the cigarettes within a couple of hours.
A few months later, I picked up an Ego C-Twist. This also did not cut it, and I was back to smoking by the very next day.
Fast forward to a couple of months ago. I was tired of wheezing and coughing, and being out of breath from all the smoking, so I picked up the Ego again. I tried hard to stick with it, but found myself going back and forth between it and the Ego. Desperation drove me to YouTube to do some research and I found people were using something called ‘mods’ and blowing clouds of vapor. That looked more like it. That looked like it might work!
So… I paid a visit to my local Cheap Tobacco store to see what they had in stock. I was impressed by how lackadaisical the staff of said Cheap Tobacco store were, and by their serious lack of knowledge and willingness to actually help customers, but like I said, I was desperate, so I purchased a Kamry 20 with an Aspire Atlantis tank (which sucks with both .5 and 1 ohm coils, by the way) and it helped a little, but still just didn’t cut it. Oh, well, I asked myself, what was I expecting from “cheap Chinese crap?”
At that point, I was ready to throw in the towel and just go back to smoking and deal with the health issues I was facing – yes, I know that I’m weak willed. Then I discovered your videos.
I watched a few of your videos, and finally came across your review of the JoyeTech eVic-VT, and was intrigued. This looked like just the ticket. Of course, I wasn’t going to just take your word for it. I searched and found a bunch of reviews on this device, and for the most part, they all said what you said – Rip Trippers is a hoot, by the way.
So I went back to your channel and found your China series, and this showed me that not all “cheap Chinese crap” is created equal, and based mainly on your videos, I picked ordered an Evic-VT from http://vaporauthority.com/. It arrived on July 21st, 2015, and I’ve not had a cigarette since then. It’s now September 3rd, and I’m more than happy to have replaced smoking with vaping.
Also, based on your August 27th review of the Goliath V2 by UD Youde, I ordered that on August 31st from VapeNW. It’s due in tomorrow.
Long story short, Phil, I owe you debt of gratitude. It is plain to see that you put a huge amount of time and effort into your videos in order to educate people about vaping, and your efforts have most definitely paid dividends for me, quite literally, changing my life for the better. Thank you for this!
You have my full permission to publish any portion, or all, of this e-mail on your site, and if any of your readers/viewers have any doubts about the sincerity of what I’ve written here and want to contact me about it, please feel free to publish my e-mail address.
Thank you.
Take care of yourself and those you love.
Sincerely,
Keith.
A SHOW AND TELL WITH THE VAPORSHARK & A LOOK AT THE S-BODY S-CA3
A PBusardo Review – The VaporShark Vapor Flask Show And Tell and The S-Body S-CA3 Review
In this video we do a quick show and tell on the Vapor Flask by VaporShark. We then take a full look at the S-Body S-CA3 Squonk Box. We clarify contest entry rules, and finally find out who won the last contest.
The Links:
VaporShark
S-Body
AngelCigs
The Video:
The Photos:
THE VAPORSHARK DNA-200 – FIRST LOOK
The VaporShark DNA-200 came in today. As I mentioned before, this will be part of the DNA-200 review video and device comparison.
It’s now available on the VaporShark website for $199.99
It’s smaller than I expected, not much larger than the rDNA-40. It has the rubberized finish which feels great in the hand and leads to a nice firm grip.
A magnetic battery door open to a “user serviceable” battery, but it’s not going to be quite as easy as swapping out an 18650.
The balance connector is plug in, as are the mains, albeit under some heat wrap. Getting the wires back in and making the battery door sit firmly again is a challenge. I know, I lived it. Also, be gentle as leads could easily break… unfortunately, I know this first hand as well… see photos.
If you don’t need to take that battery out… don’t do it!! I’m not convinced this is a task for everyone.
A device like this with a battery like this would benefit from the Innokin Distrupter battery design. I’m sure someone will figure that out eventually.
Some photos for you. A rDNA-40 is shown for a size comparison.
THANK YOU AND WELL DONE!
A really cool “painting” done by Kim (Jimmith)!
Kim’s site is: www.jimmith.com and his Instagram is HERE.
Very cool! Thank you!
From Chad
I know you probably wont see this but i wanted to at least try to send you my thanks.I had smoked for 15 years and I recently quit smoking analogs (4 months) and your videos were very helpful in finding a setup that worked for me as well as encouragement to keep going. as of 2 weeks ago i also have quit nicotine and now only vape for making Os, but from me and my family i would like to thank you.
BTW – I did see it and thank you!! 🙂
WHERE’S THE DNA-200 REVIEW?
I’m getting enough of questions about this that I thought it time for a public post.
It’s coming! 🙂
This may be my first 3-parter! I need some additional time with board, the software, and the devices.
In the video, in addition to looking at the software and board features, I also hope to do a comparison of some of the DNA-200 offerings that will be out already or coming your way. I thought this may also be helpful to you.
At least 3 (or all if they come in on time) of the following:
- The Opus 200 (already in-hand)
- The VaporShark DNA-200 (on it’s way)
- The Hcigar VT200 (on it’s way)
- The Volcano Lavabox 200 (status unknown)
Regardless, get some popcorn and a beer ready, this is going to be a long one.
My current plans are to look at the S-Body S-CA3 Squonk Box (getting a lot of questions about this one) followed by the iJoye Asolo 200, then to bury my head in the sand while I’m putting together the DNA-200 and device comparison video. This, of course, is subject to change.
A NEW PAGE… “MY TOP NOW!”
Welcome to the new “MY TOP NOW!” page. This will be easier for me to update over the Hardware Recommendations, which is more of a beginner’s page.
This page is dedicated to some of my current top pics in different categories and will change often as I discover and review new products.
Consider this a “money is no object” page and price is not a factor when considering products for this page.
- Are all categories covered? No.
- Could there be newer/better? Yes… but these are items that I have reviewed or used personally. I get to items when I can and it’s nearly impossible to look at everything these days.
- Will you agree with all of the choices seen here? Maybe, maybe not, but that’s why the page is called MY Top Now. 🙂
Got an idea for this page? I’ll listen. I may not change, but I will listen. 🙂
The videos contained here are either the review video for the product, or a video that the product appears in.
Check it out over in the left sidebar under “Additional” or right HERE!
SOME SHOW AND TELL, A LOOK AT THE GOLIATH V2, AND A NEW CONTEST
We kick off this video mentioning the upcoming Vape In The Fort 2.0 event I’ll be attending this weekend. We then do some show and tell on:
- That Snickers liquid I told you about from Eco-Vape
- Juice Ragz
- Some vape cases by John D AKA Coffeebum on ECF
- Some new product from Coil Master
We then take a look at the Goliath V2, a single or dual coil RTA that doesn’t need offset coils, and we wrap it all up with a contest for a rather nice prize pack.
The Links:
Eco-Vape
Juice Ragz
Coil Master
Eciggity
Youde
Freemax
Horizon
Anyvape
SmokeMe
S-Body
More info on the cases:
Vape Cases: jdwaldron2008@gmail.com, AKA coffeebum on ECF
Shipping is $6.00 in the US and other countries have been running $14.00 to $25.00 depending on method.
Felt lining is + $7.00 and custom patterns + $3.00 to + $5.00Currently supported mods and prices:
Billet Box $40.00
Hanna Modz V3 DNA40 pack $40.00
Innokin iTaste MVP 2.0 $40.00
Innokin Coolfire IV $40.00
iStick 30w $30.00 (clip only)
iStick 50W $40.00
Joyetech eVic VT $40.00 (no sleeve)
Joyetech eVic VT $40.00 (with sleeve)
Kanger SUBOX Mini $40.00
Praxis belt case $40.00 (also other 22/23mm tube mods)
REO Grand $40.00
Sigelei 100watt/150watt including Plus versions $40.00 (no sleeve)
Sigelei 50W VR2 $40.00 (no sleeve)
Sigelei Mini 30 $40.00 (no sleeve)
Tmod “Boy” mech $40.00
Tmod “Girl” mech $40.00
Tmod “Tranny” mech (also “Pregger” model) $40.00
Vapor Shark rDNA 40 with Shark Skin $40.00
Vapor Shark rDNA 40 without sleeve $40.00
Vapor Shark DNA 30 with Shark Skin $40.00
Vapor Flask DNA 40 $40.00
The Video:
From Chris
I have sent you afew emails in the past asking questions and alittle cranky chris as
well lol. I’m really wanting to thank you, I have been smoke free for almost 2
years and I’m loving it. I started like everyone else with a ce3 and a ego battery.
I now run a provari 2.5 and a ehpro kayfun 3.1. Your reviews and builds have
really helped me to choose what I should go for in the vast amount products and
juices out there. I will admit I forced myself to hold off vaping all of my five
pawns until i got my provari in the mail 🙂 . I’m hoping in the future I can go to
a vape meet and thank you in person for helping turn my health around but this will
have to do for now.
Thanks 😀
THANK YOU EVERYONE…
My wife Tricia and I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the kind words over the loss of our Punkin. It really does mean a lot to us. Thank you everyone.
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