Eleaf iStick (availability, reviews etc.)

RossFixxxed · 05-02-2015 02:02PM

My iStick is just burning coils like a mad yoke. It's fine for a while then it seems to go wild with the power regulation and wrecks the clearo. It's really, really inconsistent and unreliable in that regard.

LazyPicti · 05-02-2015 02:08PM

It must be the inconsistency that's burning mine to, i bought a Anyvape Caravela (only 10 euro) to try something different but i ordered the wrong battery lol, need to find a 18350 in the town somewhere.

RIchieNouveau · 05-02-2015 02:47PM

I think I have an 18350 battery at home I could send you Picti. Or I could meet in Bray, Co. Wicklow if you're anywhere near there. There is a slight catch, I don't have a working device I can try it on but I only charged and used it less than 5 times so it should be grand.

LazyPicti · 05-02-2015 03:22PM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

I think I have an 18350 battery at home I could send you Picti. Or I could meet in Bray, Co. Wicklow if you're anywhere near there. There is a slight catch, I don't have a working device I can try it on but I only charged and used it less than 5 times so it should be grand.

That be great man thanks

, need to post it as i am in Donegal.You can have my battery if you want, it's 18650.

RIchieNouveau · 05-02-2015 03:41PM

No probs mate

Send me your address by PM and I'll try to get it in the post today, I think I'll miss last post by the time I'm out of work so it probably won't get sent until tomorrow. I'm still on fixed batteries so you can vape that 18650 on to someone else or keep it for a rainy day!

LazyPicti · 05-02-2015 03:53PM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

No probs mate Send me your address by PM and I'll try to get it in the post today, I think I'll miss last post by the time I'm out of work so it probably won't get sent until tomorrow. I'm still on fixed batteries so you can vape that 18650 on to someone else or keep it for a rainy day!

PM sent

t0mm13b · 06-02-2015 04:00AM

Alright vapers,

Let this humbling experience, which may be of advice to others.

Kit: Nautilus Mini Aspire, with eLeaf's iStick,

Do not let the yoke drop!

Found out the hard way, after one (yes, just one) day of usage with happy out vaping, I dropped it twice on hard floor!

Let's just say that

1) the upper hardware got stuck inside the pyrex glass, after persistent coaxing via pliers
2) the atomizer was crooked to the upper hardware part (including the mouth-piece)
3) the airflow adjustment ring came off a lot easier than I thought.

I am not sure, I had to replace the atomizer with a brand new one (lucky me, it came in the box with the nautilus mini, recently acquired, ho oh, aboutone day ago, not really two **yet**), as I screwed the thread beyond damage trying to get a grip on it with the pliers.

As long as the pyrex glass is not cracked, it should be ok.

OK, the whole nautilus unit looks bit crooked when screwed into the battery unit so there..

Warning ya, I was horrified and desperate in thinking, "Sh!t, I screwed 70 odd quid on that kit.due to me accidental fúck úp"...

Oh well, keep vapin lads..

/sadpandaface

RIchieNouveau · 06-02-2015 11:38AM

Damn. That's a bad evening. I'm a dropper too. Are you using the steel tank with the mini?

t0mm13b · 06-02-2015 11:57AM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

Damn. That's a bad evening. I'm a dropper too. Are you using the steel tank with the mini?

Yeah, am using the silver iLeaf tank with the nautilus mini.

pita that is with me clumsiness.

Going Forward · 07-02-2015 08:38PM

Quick question, I'm using Boge f16 carto at present, around 1.8 ohm with basic variable ego type batteries, but get burnt taste at top voltages.

Can someone explain the difference in istick 20w and 30w to me, and whether theres any point in me getting an istick- I do enjoy my basic set up, but like the look of the istick.

And I don't want to go through another session of trying different cartos etc

Thanks:)

RIchieNouveau · 07-02-2015 08:40PM

Just came across an old 510 to ego adapter and realised that paired with an ego "beauty ring" (or not if you don't care about how "beautiful" your setup is) it'd be a cheap and cheerful way to protect your threads on a 20w istick. I think the isticks come with the adapter so no need to spend extra on the bendy adapter.

RIchieNouveau · 07-02-2015 08:49PM

Going Forward wrote: »

Can someone explain the difference in istick 20w and 30w to me, and whether theres any point in me getting an istick- I do enjoy my basic set up, but like the look of the istick

Apart from the obvious 10w boost on max output I'm told that they've fixed a few weak points on the 20w. It can now fire sub ohm coils which you probably don't care about but more importantly the 510 threading is now stainless steel so it doesn't get torn off by changing tanks. It is spring loaded so tanks fit more flush. They changed the top of it sightly for aesthetics.

I hear conflicting reports on this. They *may* have improved the consistency of the volts that get thrown through the coil. A lot of criticisms of the 20w about it being a inconsistent vape and burning coils by throwing through much more power than its supposed to. They also *may* have fixed the fact that it was consistently underreading how much power it was putting out.

Hope that helps!

Going Forward · 07-02-2015 08:52PM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

Apart from the obvious 10w boost on max output I'm told that they've fixed a few weak points on the 20w. It can now fire sub ohm coils which you probably don't care about but more importantly the 510 threading is now stainless steel so it doesn't get torn off by changing tanks. It is spring loaded so tanks fit more flush. They changed the top of it sightly for aesthetics.

I hear conflicting reports on this. They *may* have improved the consistency of the volts that get thrown through the coil. A lot of criticisms of the 20w about it being a inconsistent vape and burning coils by throwing through much more power than its supposed to. They also *may* have fixed the fact that it was consistently underreading how much power it was putting out.

Hope that helps!

With my intending to keep using the Boge f6 will I see any difference other than battery lasting a lot longer (and looks cool)?

RIchieNouveau · 07-02-2015 09:01PM

Not sure mate, I don't know the boge.

If you're happy with your setup then the sensible side of me says don't bother splashing out on anything now, but when you eventually need to replace then rather than spending somewhere between 25 and 35 on a decent ego (vision spinner or something) might as well spend between 35 and 45 on whatever istick is out. Unless there's something else out by , which there probably will be!

Going Forward · 07-02-2015 09:06PM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

Not sure mate, I don't know the boge.

If you're happy with your setup then the sensible side of me says don't bother splashing out on anything now, but when you eventually need to replace then rather than spending somewhere between 25 and 35 on a decent ego (vision spinner or something) might as well spend between 35 and 45 on whatever istick is out. Unless there's something else out by , which there probably will be!

That's what I'm thinking myself, and I've another spinner type ordered from slowtech anyway.

Yeah, shinyitis is taking over for me.

I'll probably hold off for now!!

scamalert · 08-02-2015 10:24PM

Just picked up Nautilus tank from vaperus big thank you for Angela

being Sunday and all :]

Since it seems to be the trend atm for everyone buying nautilus minis to go with istick.But from looking at mini and original size comparison is very small-yet amount of juice one can take is 3 times more,plus advantage of being able to use mini coils on it as well.

Overall if coils perform as said i think this tank will serve me well,for the time being.

Only thing i learned it takes a while to break the coil in,as for first 10min i was getting dry hits-sorta got used for coil to wick in juice fast,but with nautilus,its best to start at lowest wv/vv and close air holes and just draw in juice without firing-as it seems its common thing for new users,but read that mini-bvc coils are ready way faster,seems a lot has to do with pg/vg juices the thicker they are the more time is needed to get proper flow.
Always something new to learn

jousting with chairs · 08-02-2015 10:35PM

One of the guys on FB had a good idea about that,
get a small seal able container put a bit of VG in it and store 1-2 coils in it.They are ready for use straight away and it only takes a few drags for the flavour to come through.

14murphy · 08-02-2015 11:55PM

Seems I messed up. Using my istick with an Aspire BVC. It went off in my pocket. It must have fired a few times cos it constantly tastes of burn. Changed coils already and still getting a taste.

Any ideas ?

EGriff · 09-02-2015 12:01AM

14murphy wrote: »

Seems I messed up. Using my istick with an Aspire BVC. It went off in my pocket. It must have fired a few times cos it constantly tastes of burn. Changed coils already and still getting a taste.

Any ideas ?

Did the wattage get turned way up in your pocket and its burning the new one? That's all I can think of since the new coil should taste fine, check what wattage you're at, I find 8 to 10 watts is enough for those coils.

14murphy · 09-02-2015 12:06AM

It must have. I've dropped it right down now and tried the tick with firing at the top and all the way at the bottom twice still the same. I can smell it even when i open the tank.

s14driftking · 09-02-2015 04:29AM

14murphy wrote: »

Seems I messed up. Using my istick with an Aspire BVC. It went off in my pocket. It must have fired a few times cos it constantly tastes of burn. Changed coils already and still getting a taste.

Any ideas ?

Is the juice fecked and tasting of the burnt maybe.

14murphy · 09-02-2015 06:59PM

s14driftking wrote: »

Is the juice fecked and tasting of the burnt maybe.

Yeh that was it. Emptied the tank and when at fresh. Was grand after an hour.
Thanks folks

125 Lime St · 10-02-2015 04:31PM

just seen the new iStick 50w 4400mAh is coming in to stock soon,€60 is a nice price for it too

RIchieNouveau · 10-02-2015 05:00PM

It's looking fairly tasty alright! Eejit here is still waiting on the 30w from FT. Might be selling it boxed and sealed if the 50w hits shops before it arrives. Eleaf are good at taking criticisms of their device on board and fixing the issues if the product info they've given out is accurate.

Get Real · 10-02-2015 05:12PM

125 Lime St wrote: »

just seen the new iStick 50w 4400mAh is coming in to stock soon,€60 is a nice price for it too

4400mAn :eek::eek: savage

:D

Have the iStick 20w now, before that had the larger MVP 2. Find the Eleaf much less bulky, for a small trade off in battery size. But if roughly 2600mAh on MVP 2 was getting me about 5 days, does this mean the new iStick will last about 8 days for me, without a charge?? wow:o

jousting with chairs · 10-02-2015 06:14PM

I think e-smokeireland will have them in stock from Wednesday.

s14driftking · 11-02-2015 03:57AM

RIchieNouveau wrote: »

It's looking fairly tasty alright! Eejit here is still waiting on the 30w from FT. Might be selling it boxed and sealed if the 50w hits shops before it arrives. Eleaf are good at taking criticisms of their device on board and fixing the issues if the product info they've given out is accurate.

Mines hopefully being shipped tomorrow.

pueblo · 11-02-2015 06:38PM

Mine shipped today..

scamalert · 11-02-2015 07:19PM

Just wonder did they fix the issue with voltage/wattage on 30w version,since from busardo reviews,main issue with 20w was that it fired 1v higher then displayed due to some technical issue.

s14driftking · 12-02-2015 04:09AM

My 50 watt should be here tomorrow.

Eleaf iStick (availability, reviews etc.)

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