Secondary/spare kit?

j26m · 24-02-2016 10:47AM #1

I have a Joyetech eGrip for the past month (over 2 weeks fully off smokes), which is great, but I know things can break, or just stop working, and I don't want to end up back on the smokes because of a failed battery or something equally stupid.

It'd also be handy to have an alternate that I could use to try out different flavours.

I'm looking for a backup option that wouldn't be too expensive to maintain, but has a decent output.

I see the iStick Basic, which appeals to me as it's a similar form factor to what I have already, but what are my best options?

Thecageyone · 24-02-2016 10:55AM

Any back up is better than none! If you're after on-board battery devices then the iStick line is a good place to look as any. The 30/40/50w versions are good enough as back ups. Many even use them as mains.

28srf0c · 24-02-2016 10:58AM

Thecageyone wrote: »

Any back up is better than none! If you're after on-board battery devices then the iStick line is a good place to look as any. The 30/40/50w versions are good enough as back ups. Many even use them as mains.

I would stick with the 30w or 40w versions of the iStick.

The 50w versions have been known to explode at random.

Thecageyone · 24-02-2016 10:59AM

The 30w is fine, and good value. We have one here as a spare, one issue is that the base screws keep coming loose for no apparent reason. Those little blue screwdrivers are great!

j26m · 24-02-2016 12:16PM

Thanks for that. I can't post links, but the eGrip is one with the tank inside the mod.

I break stuff easily, so I need a bit of ruggedness :-)

nkav86 · 24-02-2016 05:54PM

Coolfire 4 is a great lil mod, easy to use and reliable, steering clear of isticks myself lately nothing but issues for me. Coolfire has been great and I've dropped it a few times!

28srf0c · 24-02-2016 09:06PM

Yes Coolfires are very reliable.

Secondary/spare kit?

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