Vaper's Review PDX

A review of local juice, mods, atomizers and anything vape related. I will also review other juice lines and mods.

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I'm back in the new year with a new mod from PDX Mods! This is the Burnside Stainless Steel mod. It's another wonderful local piece from here in the great northwest! I picked this up today from Steve at Vape Spot [located on SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland] at an event being held. I was instantly in love all over again with this mod. Before I get carried away, lets see what this mod is all about. 

SS Tube, hybrid top cap, and button sheath Copper recessed button assembly 18650 only Magnetic button No Serial Number

The Good: This mod is great. The threads are all buttery smooth [smoother then the Rose Mod I'd say] and everything just clicks. The copper button gives you the copper contact so it helps keep this mod hitting hard. This button design holds our state shape with the heart inside, because we all love Oregon! If you're familiar with the Rose mod you'll notice that this is the same design made in SS with the new button design. This mod just works, easy to switch batteries, and atomizers in a flash. This one is also more widely available than the Limited Edition Rose Mod. This mod also has no battery rattle, with the hybrid top cap, you can get your atty to battery connection and adjust for the longer/shorter pins with the button sheath, making adjustments or atomizer switches a breeze! 

The Bad: As with most stainless steel pieces, the seam for the sheath can get hot, however, after using this all day I can say it happened to me one time, and that was user error on my end. I was hoping my copper top cap from my rose would fit into it, so I could have both ends be copper, but alas it doesn't [maybe a copper top cap upgrade will come out sometime]. 

Overall: I would give this mod a 8/10. While it's smoother operating on the threads then the Rose Mod, you can feel the difference between the SS tube and the copper tube. The seam heating and the SS top cap being my only real complaints about this mod they're still rather small things to worry about. This mod will make a wonderful work horse, and an excellent addition to any collection. I was incredibly excited to get this mod and it lived up to my expectations. Keep your eye on PDX Mods! They're gonna keep pushing to give us excellent mods right here in Portland! 

VAPE ON PORTLAND! 

www.facebook.com/pdxmods

Available at Vape Spot, Vape Empire, Division Vapor, Rose City Vapsters, and NWVapes.com

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Vape Wishlist, With A Twist

When I started my adventure into vaping, I started with an authentic Hades and Patriot rda. I never explored tanks, gennys, vv/vw mods, or box mods. As I’ve gotten into it more I’ve begun to expand and get into genny tanks, and RTAs.

So I thought I would challenge other vapers to make a wish list of vape gear that they don’t have anything like or haven’t tried before.

- Silver Steam Vapor Boss DS-1 Rockstar Box Mod $260

- RJ Mods Prow-T Tank $180

- Hana Modz DNA 30 Mini in Red $200

- Vicious Ant Kraken RTA $100

What’s new to you that you’d like to explore?

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Picked up this SS Doge atty from a local shop the other day, and came with the wide bore cap. This thing has massive airflow, and blows massive clouds. It even has great flavor. This has easily become my favorite Dripper after even just a week of use. I've currently got a 3/4 wrap of 22g wire in it. It's an awesome atomizer and for the price it's totally unbeatable.

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My mods and juice of the evening. Rocking my authentic SS V1 Turtleship with Pyrex RSST and Plume Veil drop tip. Have Mikey’s favorite Auto Dripper build in it. 7 wraps of 24g nichrome, with cable wrapped in cotton, coming out at .57. Gives me great flavor and vapor production. Flavor of the day in the tank is Propaganda, Widow Maker. Bavarian creme and blueberry, and it’s really smooth and has a slight tart to it on the exhale which makes it an interesting vape. My dripper is an authentic Rose Mod with a brass V2 Tobh Atty and competition wide bore top. 22G nichrome 4 wraps for .12. Dripping Bamskilicious Kool Apple that my favorite person ever got me for my birthday. She's the best. Red and Green apples with a smooth cool menthol. One of my favorite flavors, and great for the tank and dripping!

I’m very excited to be receiving an iHybrid Celtic Pure, from a couple of fine folks from the iHybrid group on Facebook! Can’t wait to do a full review on that as well as do a full review of my Turtleships.

Vape on Portland!

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Finally! It's here, and a few days before my birthday, but I'm very excited to say that PDX Mods SN 64 Rose Mod is in my hands! I'm really excited to review and own our cities first mod. From all the happy customers I've seen as well as myself, I'm going to say that this mod is a hit! Once again, we'll cover the basics of this mod, and get into the rest of it. 

18650 only All Copper construction Magnetic button Hybrid top cap Recessed button Clear Coated

The Good: Once again, this mod hits like a tank. It's just as consistent as the prototype was as well as looking better too. On the retail mods the threads weren't nearly as fine, although still smooth as butter, but it's certainly much easier to thread the bottom sheath on and off for changing batteries, or adjusting for longer 510 connection atomizers. This one also has the wonderful engraving of it's name sake, The Rose Mod on the bottom as well as being labeled as a PDX Mod. The button design remains the same in function, and is really smooth. The recessed button is something I'm newer to on mods, but already loving the carefree feeling of setting down my mod and not worrying about auto firing, and with the strength of the magnets, I'm not worried about my pocket either. 

The Bad: This section will be kept short as my only small complaint about the prototype [which was it's overly fine threads for the button sheath], and that was fixed on this mod. This mod is very simple and there's not a lot that can be messed up. I have nothing to say on this mod that's really bad. It's simply one of the best mods I've ever got my hands on. If I had to pick on something though, it would be the simplistic look. I do like mods that spark a visual interest and this is very plain, but that's only an aesthetic thing. 

Overall: 9/10 I only dropped this over all .5 because I wanted to review this mod both performance wise as well as aesthetically. If you wanna chuck clouds, and have a great performance piece, this is the mod you're looking for. If you're looking for something artistically stunning, you might look elsewhere. It's copper is about 3 grades higher then that of the Manhattan, and it's simple design and attention to detail has made this mod a competitive piece. It comes clear coated from the man himself, so your green hand won't come so quickly either. Steve has really done a number on this mod, and things are only getting better. It's a pleasure and honor to be able to be reviewing and owning one of the first mods created in our fine city. I'm looking forward to all that's coming with PDX Mods, and the future of vaping in our city. Vape on Portland!

www.facebook.com/PDXmods

Available at Division Vapor and Escape Vapor Lounge. 

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Lunch time vaping problem. Anyone else ever wonder this?

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I'll do my first shop review by reviewing my first shop experience [and what to date is my favorite shop] Elements! Elements has 2 locations in the PDX area [3340 SE Hawthorne BLVD, Portland Oregon, 97214 and 12690 SW 1st ST, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005] As well as 4 other locations on this side of the Mississippi! 

The Good: Lots of great juice, lots of great mods, lots of authentic and clone mods. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly and fun! They'll rebuild for free, and they'll give you the best build for your particular tastes. The staff is honest with their opinions on juice flavors, and mods. There is almost always something new to look at and try out in the shop, and the staff is always enthusiastic to show it off! I've always been welcomed, and even if you're a beginner or an old pro, you'll find that this shop is a wonderful place to come and share our similar passion of vaping! There is a wide selection of juice in the shop and they're all high quality juices! 

The Bad: This shop has limited parking, and it's small, so it becomes crowded and loud quickly. Since the remodel this problem has become a much smaller problem, but it still exists. It's a very popular shop so they often exhaust certain juice lines/flavors quickly, so if you want your favorite juice and it's in don't wait, or you'll miss it! 

Overall: 9/10

This shop is a great shop for anyone in the community! High end enthusiasts looking for another awesome authentic to add to their collection, or for the new vaper, looking to get setup, or step up to the next level. While it's popularity can be a curse, I can say this shop is worth the visit, and the stay. I've spent numerous hours in the shop hanging out with the staff and enjoying the company of other vapers. If you don't mind walking to the middle of the block there's usually lots of parking on the side streets surrounding the shop. You will not regret a visit to Elements so check it out today! 

https://www.facebook.com/ElementsBVTN/info

https://www.facebook.com/ElementsPDX/info

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This will be a great start to this blog, as we’re focusing on our wonder city of Portland, I give you the prototype PDX mod. All copper, rare earth magnets, hybrid top cap and recessed button.

The good: This is an all copper mod. It hits like a damn tank. It’s got a really smooth button on it and the magnets are gorgeous. It’s a really smooth functioning piece. The button is just a slide in so ease of cleaning and adjustments are cake. The hybrid top cap is a great addition to this mod. I tried it with a flat top VTC 5 and the button sheath almost comes back flush.

The bad: For you folks that like 18500 and 18350 mods this won’t be for you because it only comes in the 18650 mode. Although that doesn’t bother new too much. I’m an 18650 guy. The threads are fine. So fine in fact that I had some troubles threading the button sheath back on. Once it’s on though they are smooth as butter.

Overall: 9.5/10  This rating is on function and features only since this is only the prototype and I won’t have mine in hand for a few weeks. I’ll do a side by side review of the prototype and the real deal once I have it in my hands. I’m getting my favorite number [SN 64] for my 23rd birthday. This piece is a smooth operator and well crafted with high quality materials. It’s capable of a lot, and with the threads on the button sheath being my only complaint [a minor one at that] I say this mod is well worth the price.

Contact Steve here to reserve one today! There will only be 100 made and they’re going fast!

https://www.facebook.com/PDXMods

Direct price $150

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Quick note

These first 2 reblogs are from my personal account and I just wanted to get them up to have a little content while I prepare a more proper review of somethings for tomorrow. Might do video reviews as well. Drop me an ask if you have any questions!

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Just wanted to do a quick review on my current and so far favorite set up. Authentic Turtleship V1 in SS with the Enigma atomizer in brass.

Turtleship v1 by Rj Mods This mod is awesome and smooth working. The threads on this mod are smooth as butter, and almost to the point that it’s an annoyance. I end up accidentally unscrewing the button when trying to lock it but other then that it’s great. The derlin battery spacer can be finicky at times as well but otherwise this mod is A+. I’m excited to get my V2 and 3 just to see how they compare.

Enigma RDA This atomizer has been nothing but amazing. The gold center post is awesome and the holes are bored super huge, and it’s great for getting my favorite 26g dual parallels in it. It’s always been a cloud spitter and I haven’t found anything that compares thus far.

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Got my Turtleship V2 in brass today. Traded for my Hades. It’s got magnets in the button and it makes a world of difference from the spring [which I have in my SS V1] the design on this one is much more intricate including the button. It’s not as much as the V3 but more then the V1. It’s a smoother lock ring from the original and I think an all around great mod. For less then $200 bucks you won’t be disappointed.

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To Start Off

It's 6:40 in the morning and I can't sleep. I've decided to start a blog, and review local PDX shops, juices, mods, anything vape related. I'll also review other lines of juice I enjoy, other mods ect, but I would like to spread the good word of what we've got going on here in Portland. With that, I welcome you to Vapers Review PDX!