Thursday, August 30, 2012

Juice of the Week- Peach Sweet Tea


I was introduced to Copper Creek, maker of the current Juice of the Week, by a fellow vaper from half way across the country. Summer Dawn of ECF sent me a package back in the day which really kick started my vape life. Before her influence, I only knew of maybe 3 places to get juice from and all of which kinda sucked. Aside from the generous care package, she's also helped me out of many jams when it comes to vaping questions and honest answers I needed. Stop by her YouTube page and check out some of her videos and follow her on instagram: @2morrowland For your viewing pleasure, here is her review of Copper Creek. Enjoy!


Onto this weeks review! What could possibly be more refreshing on a hot summer day than a nice tall glass of ice cold peach iced tea? How about that same flavor in a vape?! Copper Creek allows you to add a flavor shot of fruit to their sweet tea juice to further maximize your vaping enjoyment. I was surprised and intrigued to learn that they put their delectable juices in glass bottles with glass dropper tops. It not only makes filling my tank a little easier but they also look really cool.

Enough about the packaging though, I dripped a couple drops into my atty and fired it up awaiting my forthcoming disappointment of a bland chemically tasting peach flavor of yesteryear...but I was wrong! I could easily identify both the peach flavor AND the tea flavor, both tasting very natural and sweet. One of my favorite beverages is peach iced tea (AriZona iced tea FTW!) and Copper Creek's flavor did not disappoint at all. Not too sweet, not too peachy, no overpowering tea flavor.

A great afternoon vape or all day if you prefer. Personally, I just filled up a tank and I've been vaping it for the past few hours at 5.5v on the V-tube/3ohm carto with plenty of vapor and flavor. I will definitely be trying out more of what Copper Creek has to offer.

**UPDATE 8/30/12: Sweet Tea is now BACK IN STOCK!!**

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DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions based on my own testing of the product in various devices and at my own PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. Some people may experience it differently based on their own preferred mix and the PV they use.


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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Juice of the Week- Rip Tide

This weeks juice comes from Pink Spot Vapors in the one and only Sin City, that's right, Vegas! Pink Spot was definitely on my list of vendors to try so I quickly browsed the site and picked up the first 5 that really caught my eye. As you may know, I love quirky juice names and PS has a whole slew of "____ spot" juices including pink spot, blu spot and g-spot (insert lame pun here.) This weeks juice had promises of blue raspberry and strawberry with menthol so it was a win win for me. PS is a little bit pricey but once you've tried their juice, you know your purchase was not a gamble.

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I hate to admit it but I'm a sucker for a juice that has a similar color to it's name or content. This juice happens to be a lovely shade of blue which tantalizes the eyes as well as the taste buds. I can definitely get a strong blue raspberry flavor which seems to overpower. The light hit of menthol is a nice touch and even more would be up to par in my book. One thing that perplexes me about PS is that they don't tell you the base mix of their juice which I'm not too upset with. Sometimes, I feel as though people can over complicate their juice purchase and ratings based on PG/VG content. Whatever it may be, they're doing it right; this juice has tons of flavor and vapor to spare. Throat hit is a little light which is to be expected with my preferred mix so I can't complain. So far I see a common theme in PS juice, they all taste a little bit chemically. It's not overbearing in any sense but it is noticeable to the trained palette. I've been vaping almost everything at 5.5v on the ProVari using a 2.5ohm dual coil cartomizer which seems to be a good spot. All in all, this juice is a very good blue raspberry flavor with menthol and seeing as how I have nothing to compare it to at the moment (letting my EC Blends TKO steep for a few weeks before properly comparing.)

It takes the cake in the flavor category, only losing points for lack of other flavor presence.

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DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions based on my own testing of the product in various devices and at my own PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. Some people may experience it differently based on their own preferred mix and the PV they use.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Double Review- Apollo V-Tube & SmokTek 4XL Cartomizer

Hello all, today I'm bringing you a quick review of the Apollo V-Tube variable voltage mod as well as a first look at the SmokTek 4XL cartomizer. We have a lot of stuff to cover so let's begin!


copyright Apollo E-Cigs
I saw this knock off lavatube for 1/2 the cost of the original and decided to give it a try. I ordered this mod from www.apolloecigs.com for $46 (device only [or so I thought]) When I received it, instead of being just the tube, they sent me the whole kit including a battery, charger, drip tip, 3ohm atomizer and a case which was a happy accident in my favor.

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The atty was ok at best. It leaked like crazy and didn't last very long but hey, who can argue with free? As for the drip tip, just a cheap clear one you get with a dual coil tank, no big deal. The case is nice as it's simply a rebranded Joytech case, only problem being it doesn't fit the device with anything attached atop it. The battery/charger are decent, the charger is a single charger with a spring to secure it in place and a protected 18650.

Functionality of the device has been superb. It can handle all sorts of atty/carto resistances which is convenient. I've taken it to work with me and it can definitely handle some abuse. It has a drip catcher which helped greatly with the flooding atomizer and seats a J, MAP or Phiniac tank easily. You can ramp the voltage from 3.0-6.0v in .1v increments and check the battery level with 7 clicks of the power button. The 18650 battery last a while, I'm an average vaper and I can get about a day and a half with a full charge. When the battery drops below 3.5v, it starts to lose some power and when it gets to 3.2 the LED blinks and it shuts itself off. It also has an auto shut off feature in case it goes off in your pocket.

That's the good news...read the next paragraph before rushing to order.

Upon arrival, mine had a vertical scratch on the big button of which I was not happy with. After a few weeks of use, the paint is starting to rub off the battery cover and big button. I'm not sure why the entire device isn't entirely aluminum, probably to save money. Also, today I noticed the battery cover doesn't sit perfectly flush to the main part of the tube where you can see the threads which leads to believe this might eventually cause corrosion or other problems down the road. The smaller buttons rattle back and forth freely which is ugly and makes the device seem cheaply built. Last complaint I have is that the threads are very crunchy which can be helped by putting on some aluminum lubricant but I was still slightly disappointed at this fact.

Bottom line: this is a well functioning device that has some aesthetic and design flaws.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Juice of the Week- XTC

They say the letter X stimulates the brain in curious ways. I'm not sure if that's true but this juice certainly does. Coming from one of my favorite vendors, FuZion Vapor, this juice is by far an all day vape (ADV) for me. A strong hit of berries followed by a nice sweet cream all "infuzed" with a ton of vitamin B12. When I received my first 6ml bottle of this, I vaped it all day straight until it was gone and then reordered a 30ml!

When I vape this juice, it makes me want to dance around like a maniac with glow sticks and stay up all night. (results may vary) Probably one of the sweetest juices in my collection with a very strong flavor. I love vaping this one at high voltage, usually 5.5v with a 2.5ohm cartomizer on my ProVari or V-Tube. I'm sure it would be just as enjoyable on an eGo with a LR dual coil tank.

The disclaimer on the website says it all:
"For disclosure purposes, your personal vaporizer should NOT be used as a glow-stick and spun around.  However, feel free to fist pump to the beat and hug everyone you see."
This is a MUST vape if you enjoy a smooth sweet juice with a great throat hit and tons of flavor!

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DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions based on my own testing of the product in various devices and at my own PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. Some people may experience it differently based on their own preferred mix and the PV they use.

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Vendor Review- Altsmoke.com

I heard about Altsmoke when I was looking to purchase my first mod. I was shopping around and came across the Silver Bullet which got great reviews which led me to buy it. In a few days I received it with everything I needed to get started and the overall experience was great.


They have a rewards system in place for every purchase or referral you earn points to use on future purchases. This has come in handy since I tell everyone about my e-cig whenever I'm out. I have recently found out they also do quantity discount for bulk cartomizers which is nice because I usually order mine 10 boxes at a time.

Their starter kits are perfect for first time e-cig purchasers or someone looking for a little more power. Prices at Altsmoke are very fair and when you add in the 5% coupon code that never expires (ALTSMOKE05) every little bit helps. Shipping is fast and cheap, I usually get my packages a day before I expect them to arrive which is always nice.

Customer service is excellent, if I have a question about information that's not listed on the site, I email them and I get a very quick response. Product selection is ample with top brands like Boge, Joytech, Trustfire and more.  If you are planning on purchasing from Altsmoke, make sure you tell them I sent you there!

So far, I have yet to have a bad shopping experience with them and I look forward to many more to come.


Customer Service: ★★★★★
Website Navigation: ★★★★
Product Selection/Quality: ★★★★


DISCLAIMER: I may have received some products free of charge for review purposes however all my opinions are completely unbiased and accurate based on my own interactions with said vendors and their products.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Juice of the Week- Antidote

Hello all! This weeks featured juice is Antidote from Rawr Vapor. As you may know, I tend to enjoy juices with quirky names. This one, I thought, was very clever. As the description on their website says "If poison is a tobacco, to we vapers antidote MUST be a fruit vape." One of the best things about Rawr is that Mike, the owner is a big menthol vaper and he offers a FREE menthol upgrade for any one of his juices! As for myself, being the menthol fan I am, I love this option. So not only does his juice taste great but I can add as much menthol as I want for no extra charge!
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Onto the actual juice review. So I wanted to try a few of the more exotic flavors that Rawr had to offer. My previous purchases with them included simple fruit mixes so I thought I'd branch out. Blazing through the site, I purchased the first few that really caught my eye. Upon receiving my order, I continued to try all of the juices using an atomizer and drip tip. The first puff of Antidote was cool and refreshing. I instantly got the blueberry flavor and the menthol upon inhale. As for mouth feel, it felt light and cool, probably because of the menthol and on the exhale you get a bit more sweetness. In the description, it says it's supposed to taste like blueberry lemonade and as I don't get that flavor exactly, it's still a very good mix of fruity, sweet and cool.

Combining just about everything I love about vaping and tastes great from 3.7v-5.5v on my Lavatube/3.0ohm carto combo. In my opinion, this juices sweet spot is around 4.5v; seeing as how Rawr's liquids are very low viscosity (flows faster) I believe they can be vaped at lower voltages and still produce clouds of vapor with good flavor and throat hit. Worth a try if you're looking to 'cure' your bad juice blue ;) Look out for a full review of Rawr Vapor in an upcoming blog!

Flavor: ★★★★☆
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DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions based on my own testing of the product in various devices and at my own PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. Some people may experience it differently based on their own preferred mix and the PV they use.

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Mod Review- 310vapers.com REV3

Hello all, I bring you today a quick overview and first impressions of the REV3 from 310vapers. I purchased this initially because of the price point and chic look (i know thats not a very good reason to purchase something, but hey, the thing looks cool. ok?) So let's dive right in.

First things first, this item cost me $43 after batteries and shipping cost. They also throw in a drip tip and a cartomizer for good measure. So for all that, the price is excellent! There are no instructions included with the device but I figured out quickly that 5 button clicks changes from low (4v), medium (5v), and high (6v) as well as shutting the device off. Overall it feels very solid and the finish is impeccable. Size wise it's about 1/4" larger in diameter and about 1/2" taller than a 1000mah eGo battery. The light show is very impressive and eye catching with it's ring of light just below the button. This unit does not have any protection built in so make sure you buy only the recommended batteries and install them correctly!

510 Connection

I was hoping it had an eGo cone skirt, however it does not, although the air holes in the 510 connection work great while still maintaining a stylish look. Currently, I'm using a 2.5ohm DCT which works flawlessly on each of the settings. After seeing some other reviews, I've learned this device runs a bit on the hot side and the voltage can fluctuate greatly under load but doesn't necessarily take away from performance. It has an automatic shut off if the button is held down too long and if the batteries are depleated, the lights will flash and the device will shut off. I am able to get about 10-12 vaping time out of it which is impressive to say the least.

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Something I don't particularly like about this device is that the button is extremely sensitive, sort of a "hair trigger" to quote the great P. Busardo :) I carry my PV's in my pocket or my lunch box at work and they tend to get banged around a lot so the thought of either it burning out a carto by going off by accident or having to shut the device off and turn it on when I want a quick vape isn't appealing to me. I was also a little disappointed that it doesn't have an eGo connection but you can't get everything at this price point I suppose.

So far so good for this little VV, definitely worth the money for something smaller than a ProVari or a Silver Bullet but with more power than an eGo and it looks great too!

4v (red), 5v (purple), 6v (blue)

DISCLAIMER: I bought this device for my own use and for testing purposes. All opinions are my own and are for educational purposes.

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Juice of the Week- Angry B1rd

I've decided to do a quick blurb about a specific juice at least once a week and this week I'm featuring Juicy Vapor's Angry B1rd. Here we go!

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As you may know from reading my previous blog, I like when vendors get creative with their juice names and this one caught my eye immediately. I saw it in the "top sellers" tab on the main page and decided to give it a try. I make an effort not to read the descriptions before trying a juice because I like to give my opinions based on what I think it's supposed to taste like.

I had initially tried it from a friend that had it in the reduced PG-VG mix which means to me it was mostly VG. At the time, I was vaping 70/30 PG/VG and was content with that mix so I decided to order some empty bottles and do a little DIY mixing. Upon receiving my order (6ml of VG and PG and a 12ml bottle) I tried each on their own with a regular atomizer. Both were relatively good, the VG tasted a bit sweeter and had more vapor and the PG had more flavor overall, which is to be expected. I decided to do a 50/50 PG/VG mix since I thought that would be easier than trying to mix my ratio and have leftover VG. Anyways, I vaped it with almost every device and atty/carto combination and the general consensus is a very strong blueberry flavor with masked undertones of cream and berry.

The inhale is sweet, mouth feel is warm and it almost feels like it coats your tongue and exhale you get a little of the berry taste and a little tartness. I've found this worked well at 4.2v on my eGo-c Twist with lots of vapor and the flavor seemed to "pop." I tried it again at 5+ volts and the flavor is still there but it doesn't hit you as hard as 4.2v, there's just more vapor that is warmer. The throat hit with my mix was moderate but I also vape a very low level of nicotine (6mg) so that is to be expected. All in all, I'd say this one is definitely worth a try if you're a fruit vaper; with a nice blueberry flavor that doesn't taste artificial and the hints of cream and berry just seal the deal!

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DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions based on my own testing of the product in various devices and at my own PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. Some people may experience it differently based on their own preferred mix and the PV they use.


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