Eleaf iStick (availability, reviews etc.)

jamie72

Didn't see any threads for this particular device and it has really grabbed my attention.

Has anyone got one and would like to leave some feedback?

More importantly:

WHERE THE HELL CAN I GET ONE IN IRELAND!


Everyone seems to be out of stock

DirtyBollox

Used one yesterday at vapefest, a friend bought one. Decent vape off of it. Can't say much except that I will be getting one when I get paid next month!

nuttyboy79

Nearly every vendor at Vapefest had them.
http://www.vapourpal.com/eleaf-istick.html

jamie72

nuttyboy79 wrote: »

Nearly every vendor at Vapefest had them.
http://www.vapourpal.com/eleaf-istick.html

Nice one!! Tried bargain vape, ESI, the best shop and vaporus. All out of stock! Never tried Vapour Pal before, hopefully they are still in stock when I get paid Friday!

Mr. Chrome

The istick is nice and small with unreal battery capacity, but the mean (average) voltage thing does my head in. I normally vape around 12w on other mods and with the istick I find myself turning it down to 9w and then having to tweek it up to taste.

I prefer the hana mini over the istick, it just feels more solid and gives a more consistent vape.
Saying all that the istick is a good mod and worth the money... YMMV!

jamie72

Mr. Chrome wrote: »

The istick is nice and small with unreal battery capacity, but the mean (average) voltage thing does my head in. I normally vape around 12w on other mods and with the istick I find myself turning it down to 9w and then having to tweek it up to taste.

I prefer the hana mini over the istick, it just feels more solid and gives a more consistent vape.
Saying all that the istick is a good mod and worth the money... YMMV!

The power of the Hana Mini is very appealing, but it looks too big for me and is more expensive.

The mean voltage thing means jack to me, I just start low and move up until I'm happy. I never have a clue what I'm actually vaping at

Dubba

I picked up an istick a couple of days ago and I'm loving it! Was using two ego twist batteries on a charge cycle, but the istick has done me approx 2.5 days on a single charge. Also the vape seems so much better... I'm running my t2 at 3.2V and a Nautilus Mini at 4V. It has a charge indicator too which is great coming from the ego where you don't now what's left till it dies.

If you're in Cork, Vapourpal in Ballincollig have them in stock for 40e.

jamie72

Dubba wrote: »

I picked up an istick a couple of days ago and I'm loving it! Was using two ego twist batteries on a charge cycle, but the istick has done me approx 2.5 days on a single charge. Also the vape seems so much better... I'm running my t2 at 3.2V and a Nautilus Mini at 4V. It has a charge indicator too which is great coming from the ego where you don't now what's left till it dies.

If you're in Cork, Vapourpal in Ballincollig have them in stock for 40e.

Going slightly OT, what do you think of the Nautilus Mini? I heard it sits well on the iStick and was planning on picking up one or two.

Dubba

jamie72 wrote: »

Going slightly OT, what do you think of the Nautilus Mini? I heard it sits well on the iStick and was planning on picking up one or two.

Great piece of kit. I think it uses the same principle as a cartomisers but the polyfill is supposedly unburnable. You won't get the same warm cape as a t2, but the adjustable airflow feature (not a gimmick) and the flavour is top notch. Going to pick myself up another one this week. Would definitely recommend.

jamie72

Dubba wrote: »

Great piece of kit. I think it uses the same principle as a cartomisers but the polyfill is supposedly unburnable. You won't get the same warm cape as a t2, but the adjustable airflow feature (not a gimmick) and the flavour is top notch. Going to pick myself up another one this week. Would definitely recommend.

Yeah, as I said in another thread, I was worried about the warmth since it's bottom coil

Going to have a look for something similar with a top coil. I've a ton of wick and wire here, so I should be able to find a solid rebuildable that will sit well on the iStick.

Dubba

jamie72 wrote: »

Yeah, as I said in another thread, I was worried about the warmth since it's bottom coil

Going to have a look for something similar with a top coil. I've a ton of wick and wire here, so I should be able to find a solid rebuildable that will sit well on the iStick.

Yeah I'm a fan of the kanger t2 type warm vape as well but the amount of vape and flavour of the mini easily make up for it.

I've zero experience with rebuildables, but maybe they'd be a better option for you.

Dubba

jamie72 wrote: »

Yeah, as I said in another thread, I was worried about the warmth since it's bottom coil

Going to have a look for something similar with a top coil. I've a ton of wick and wire here, so I should be able to find a solid rebuildable that will sit well on the iStick.

Yeah I'm a fan of the kanger t2 type warm vape as well but the amount of vape and flavour of the mini easily make up for it.

I've zero experience with rebuildables, but maybe they'd be a better option for you.

s14driftking

I find the j stick great I use it with kanger aero tech mega. Only thing I see is wrong with it is the threading isn't centre so using it with the aero tank it sits about 3 mill over the edge of it.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

Have had one for a month and a half now and love the thing !

As was already said you get over 2 days without charging which is brilliant, no more pockets full of spare batteries ! :pac:

I shall be buying a second one as a backup when payday comes

pueblo

love the istick will also be buying a back up when funds allow

moonboy52

Another thumbs up for the iStick.

For me at least at 11w compared to the MVP2, it seems to give more power. Coupled with its small size and battery life it is a winner. I also want a second one

TinCool

Just got delivered one of these. Nicely built and certainly worth the price tag. Have yet to take it for a test vape (sitting at my desk in work right now) but I'm looking forward to it.

scamalert

got mine today from VapeFreaks,the price was a bit steep,but given that every place was sold out and vapefest weekend,ordered Saturday.Also got mail that they didnt have color i wanted was going for black,so either refund or red one,took the red as couldn't bare waiting anymore,so got a deal to get it delivered by fastway,also pack of coils for aerotank and couple bottles of 30mil eliquid-so consider it a fair deal.

Now color is red so not so appealing to bring it outside,but since i don't bother vaping anymore outside or while working its not an issue.Also might get some stickerbombing vinyl to customize it a bit in future

Screen is impressive.And size is totally unreal compared to using VTR for last 6months or so.

Downside-need proper tank or advice,since my aero is first gen it can take new coils,but i always only manage to get 1.8-2.0omh ones,so basically cant go above 3.4v and 6-7 watts before getting dry hits-dunno should i change to different tank like nautilus or trying to get hold of 1.5-1.2 omh coils-since never had a chance to go above 8watts for any clouds without choking on burnt taste.

Also power output is as stated goes full blast once fired,since im chain vaping most the time,i can feel heat built up on inhaling after couple vapes-given that my tank is bottom coil fed.

Overal thumbs up for vapefreaks on making it right on my side,and if this device will last me 6 months ill be more then happy,as it seems its perfect combo given battery 2200Mah strength size of a zip lighter and oled screen with enough control-minus few technical glitches that i imagine will be fixed in future from youtube reviews.

Since i was sick of charging my batteries and given costs of liquid i use,and coils-hopefully well see more devices like that.

Gehad_JoyRider

Been using an I stick for 3 days at the moment I've got an aspire bdc tank and a Nautilus mini vaping, Cosmic fog and milk and honey a lot.
I like it over all I'm only learning about how to use it properly its charge quickly you can vape while charging. I've enjoyed using it

TinCool

I've had it a day now and I am very impressed. Small form factor and the battery isn't even half way used yet. Normally, by this time, I'd be switching to my 3rd 18350 battery. I've had zero miss fires. Aside from the understated voltage, wattage that the display states, this yoke vapes great. Just dumb down the volts/watts on what it displays and what you feel that it should be.

I normally vape at 3.7 volts, as this is what the mechanical mod outputs. With the iStick, I find that setting it to 3 volts, I am getting the same type of output, but unlike the mechanicals, it's consistent.

Highly recommend one of these.

jonski

The only negative I have read about these , besides the output reading , is some people have reported problems with the threads over in the FB group , thought I should mention it .

SteveB09

Hi There,

purplebox vapours in Crow Street Temple Bar has them:
www purplebox (dot) ie

Neil_Sedaka

Using mine for about 5 weeks now and haven't used anything else since.
Great battery life (I set it at 8ohm on a Nautilus Mini, I find that my sweet spot)

It's very hard to find any negatives about it for the price, perhaps a rubber grommet to seal the micro USB connection when out and about would be a nice touch.

I love it! and the Nautilus Mini!

Tom123

Yeah haven't used anything else since I got the istick.

Trond

SteveB09 wrote: »

Hi There,

purplebox vapours in Crow Street Temple Bar has them:
www purplebox (dot) ie

Ive no issue with purplebox usually but he's taking the piss charging €50 for one. Available for cheaper from pretty much every other online seller....

Get Real

Hi all,

I'm a very loyal user of the MVP 2. I find it unbeatable battery wise, anywhere from 3-5 days off one charge, sturdy, reliable, never leaks.

Had the same one for 9 months now, only use that.

Anyone have any pros for the istick over this? whats better about it/ is it the same at the end of the day.

Cheers

Trond

Get Real wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm a very loyal user of the MVP 2. I find it unbeatable battery wise, anywhere from 3-5 days off one charge, sturdy, reliable, never leaks.

Had the same one for 9 months now, only use that.

Anyone have any pros for the istick over this? whats better about it/ is it the same at the end of the day.

Cheers

Id say the main positives would be size, range and the firing button.

Id imagine in a year or so there might be some negatives though, threading being one of them....tanks fit the MVP better as well imo. It also remains to be seen if the isticks build will stand the test of time. Then again its not a very expensive mod either...

The MVP is a perfect back up. The thing is literally bullet proof.

dball

I sat into my car last week with the mvp2 and a aspire maxi clearomiser attached in my back pocket. It was about 10 minutes and about 2 or 3 miles later hen i realized what Id done - Absolutely no issues, took it out and started vaping away.

I challenge anyone to try this with the istick - I cant see it working out too well - but i remain to be proven wrong.

Im holding out for the MVP3 - Its due in the next couple of months i think

J Mysterio

My MVP2 just stopped working... I thought twas an issue with the o-ring but the ego threading wasnt working either. Sat in the press now, know idea what to do with it.

Fratton Fred

Cigatec in Dun Laoghaire now have the istick for 40Euro.

jamie72

Just got my iStick today. Very please with it! It's bloody tiny, the screen is clear and it feels great in your hand.

Early days yet, but I'm very happy!

Trond

SteveB09 wrote: »

Hi Trond,

Thanks for your feedback on our price for the eLeaf iStick in purplebox vapours. Believe me I have no intention of taking the piss with the price I have had to set for the device in store.

Before I set a price I do extensive research in to what other sellers are pricing items at – some I can beat, some I can match and some I just can’t. The eLeaf fell into the latter category.

Overheads for a B&M store in the centre of town are very expensive and with one shop I don’t yet having a bulk buying stick to wave at suppliers. So buy the time I get the eLeaf on to the shelf €54 seemed a fair price for the kit with a free e-juice.

However, I take pride in the fact that at purplebox I do listen to customer feedback and try my best to react and admit where I may have gone wrong. So with that in mind, I’ll have a look at the price for the eLeaf and see if I can get it down a touch - and hey I can always go a few days without eating

So once again thanks for the feedback - and do call in to talk to me in person and share any thoughts on how we're doing.
Regards
Steve Barrett

Cheers for the reply Steve. Ive actually bought a few things in your shop and will continue to do so in future. My comment was based on seeing the exact same kit for €40 on another Irish site.

Calibos

Just ordered one from thebestshop for €40

Penny Tration

Tbh, I was surprised by the price of the istick in purplebox.

However, I think Steve is absolutely lovely. I've only been in the shop 3 times. After the first time, it was about 3 months before I came back (with my sister), and after that one visit, he remembered us, and made sure to add loyalty points to our account.

Tbh, with service like that, where someone actually remembers you even when you're not a regular customer, I'd happily pay extra.

Genuinely, it's the most friendly vaping shop I've found.

J Mysterio

Generally staff in vaping shops are super friendly and are totally enthusiastic about vaping themselves, which is awesome. It makes going into the shop a kinda social thing and a bit of an experience.

I too am happy to pay a little over the odds for the service and convenience. Obviously you can try the various liquids and see various items in person. It's good.

Penny Tration

Fair play to you for taking peoples' comments on-board so quickly.

Penny Tration

Anyone want to tell me if the istick takes ego threaded clearos?

Want to get one for my sister, but she won't use anything other than aspire ce5s :pac:

nuttyboy79

Jingle_Balls wrote: »

Anyone want to tell me if the istick takes ego threaded clearos?

Want to get one for my sister, but she won't use anything other than aspire ce5s :pac:

It comes with an adapter that you can use.

J Mysterio

SteveB09 wrote: »

Hi Trond,

No worries - I've managed to get it down to €45. I need to lose a few pounds so skipping a few meals is probably a good idea anyway

Talk soon
Steve

Fair play for taking the criticism but the meal skipping stuff is unwarranted.

naughtysmurf

I'm using a Nautilus, just ordered an istick kit from ESI, istick, mini Nautilus, 7mls sample juice & 5 bvc coils, with the boards discount came to €66.40 delivered, thought that was pretty good, had intended picking up a mini Nautilus anyway in the near future

Penny Tration

J Mysterio wrote: »

Fair play for taking the criticism but the meal skipping stuff is unwarranted.

I assumed he was joking, rather than being cheeky.

Didihno

Jingle_Balls wrote: »

I assumed he was joking, rather than being cheeky.

Absolutely. You only have to talk to Steve and you'll see he's got that wry Scouse sense of humour!
I feel for B&M stores in Dublin, especially Steve in Temple Bar, that must cost a fking fortune to lease that store. You'd want a sideline selling drugs to make ends meet.

Penny Tration

Didihno wrote: »

Absolutely. You only have to talk to Steve and you'll see he's got that wry Scouse sense of humour!
I feel for B&M stores in Dublin, especially Steve in Temple Bar, that must cost a fking fortune to lease that store. You'd want a sideline selling drugs to make ends meet.

Aren't all vendors selling drugs already?

Didihno

Jingle_Balls wrote: »

Aren't all vendors selling drugs already?

Lol.

Although hmmm....must ask to see the under the counter selection in future.....

Euro Fred

J Mysterio wrote: »

Fair play for taking the criticism but the meal skipping stuff is unwarranted.

thats a really,really s*it comment to make tbh

The chap has come on here to defend himself,listened to feedback & thats what you say.

He's up against back room dropship merchants ,provides a great service and wore a very snazzy purple suit at Vapefest Ireland.

as pointed out he's smack bang in the middle of Temple Bar so he does have over heads which he has to meet so the price is a bit higher.......live with it.

I've spent the past hour looking to get a MVP2 or another iStick and have decided to go with the iStick from Purple Box even though i could gt one cheaper elsewhere but service and buying locally counts for something.

Especially when we are all supposed to be fighting "the good fight" .

Look at his website its not just buy my stuff it's a genuine site for vaping.

So wind your neck in before making a keyboard warrior comment.

Edit: he's also a cyclist so that's a another thumbs up

J Mysterio

I can say what I want buddy. I'm aware that he has overheads and I sympathise with that. That's why I said:

"I too am happy to pay a little over the odds for the service and convenience. Obviously you can try the various liquids and see various items in person. It's good."

I took umbrage with what seemed like him trying to illicit sympathy. He is running a business which is oriented to turn profit. He is not doing it solely out of the goodness of his heart though he may be a great guy and may be furthering the interests of vapers. Someone has since pointed out he has an offbeat sense of humour and I accepted that.

So, feck off.

I have also recommended to various posters here that they check out his shop to aid their journey into vaping. Your ire is misplaced.

Euro Fred

I'm not your buddy.

J Mysterio

Brilliant that.

Didihno

[scouse accent]Calm down calm down eh eh eh! [/scouse accent]
Come on lads.

grindle

Thought I was on UKV for a second there.

naughtysmurf

Here is my review, got it on Friday, charged it fully & started using it at 9.45am Saturday morning, I'd consider myself a medium / high user & I got until 8.30pm on Sunday evening, it wasn't fully discharged, down to about 1 bar so stuck it on charge. So pretty much two days, I was happy with that,

Main advantages, long lasting, no more carrying around spare batteries, can charge it with my phone charger, my Nautilus will not roll of the table

Heavier than I thought it would be (don't know why) but it's a nice design, display is clear

It's only been a couple of days but I'd give it 10/10 very happy, might make a nice stocking filler for the vaper you love*





*It's ok if the vaper you love is yourself