Grant951 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I saw one of these at a b&m near me and I am intrigued. The guy didn't know much about them (surprise suprise) so I'm doing some research. I've heard people talking about using a kick with certain batteries in it. What does this mean? What battery is the best in terms of battery life and just a good all around hit? I feel like a more powerful battery could deliver a burnt hit since this isn't a variable voltage battery (well it is I guess, but not like a twist or whatever). Is it possible to ruin it by screwing a tank on too much? Like pushing the contact down? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 A Kick is essentially a Variable Wattage device for use in a mechanical mod. It allows you to set your desired wattage for use with different coils etc. I recently purchased the K100 mod body, and the charger and batteries seperate, as the kit comes with sub-par batteries and charger. The batteries I ordered are Panasonic 18650 IMR, and they are working very well for me. I recommend the K100 for a first mechanical mod. It's a solid, inexpensive device. Order the body, and all parts seperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 How is a kick used exactly? Thanks for the speedy reply. How long do the 650s last? What batteries does it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 The K100 is a telescoping device. It can take 18350 - 18650. You set the wattage on the Kick manually, then insert it with the battery. My 18650s have been lasting me a full day, but I haven't been chain vaping with the K100 like I was with my eVic. The massive clouds seem to keep my cravings down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 How does the 650 do without the kick? I will order one online if I get one at the b&m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 And, where is the best place to buy this online so I can compare prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Works fine for me. I'm running micro coils, and have had no issues so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 There are a few places. I got mine from HoosierVapes.com. $29.99 for the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Okay, thanks. I'll probably get the kick eventually but I will have to wait on it to get here in the mail. So you think it'll be fine without the kick using a 1.8ohm to 2.5 coil and a 650 battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thvapor Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Kicks are cheap and save you that paranoia you get thinking your batteries about to die with no discharge protection.. u forgot which battery to use for kick, but it's s small one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 What is discharge protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes, in many devices you cannot use a Kick with an 18650 battery. ESD protection prevents shorts. "ESD can cause outright device failures, or less obvious forms of degradation that may affect the long term reliability and performance of electronic devices. The degradation in some devices may not become evident until well into their service life." - taken from Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 you can use any of the batteries with a kick grant. 18650, 18500,18490, 18350 they will all fit in the K100 with a kick. If you over discharge a battery you can essentially shorten the life or even kill it. It's not a huge problem even for people just starting on a mech because you will notice that it goes to almost nothing long before the battery over discharges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Okay, thanks for the replies guys. Where is the best place to buy a kick? I got it yesterday and I love it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatroy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Why? Can't find your own post? Lol!! Everyone has em, Vaporleaf in stock today, Brian at VV , anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 No, no one was replying lol. Is the kick by smoke tech good? What wattage does it go to? There was no description on vapor leaf and I couldn't find them on Vv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Kick 2 specifications..... Output Power- 5 Watts to 15 Watts Output Voltage- 2 Volts to 6.3 Volts Output Current- 6 Amps Atty Resistance- 0.5 Ohms to 3.3 Ohms Low Battery cutoff- 2.7v loaded Synchronous rectified for maximum battery life (very efficient) Step-up/Step-down capable (RBA/RDA low Ohm friendly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Kick 2 specifications..... Output Power- 5 Watts to 15 WattsOutput Voltage- 2 Volts to 6.3 VoltsOutput Current- 6 AmpsAtty Resistance- 0.5 Ohms to 3.3 OhmsLow Battery cutoff- 2.7v loadedSynchronous rectified for maximum battery life (very efficient)Step-up/Step-down capable (RBA/RDA low Ohm friendly) Where is the cheapest most reliable place I can find this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Steam Monkey is reputable in the vaping community. They are based in Texas, and have the Kick 2 for $45 dollars. They usually don't get much lower than that price. http://www.steammonkey.com/The_Kick2_by_Evolv_p/kick2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks! Also another question... The k100 I got is a knockoff I believe. It doesn't have the on and off engraved into it or the logo on the top. It also didn't come with the drip shield/cartomizer for direct dripping. Any idea where I could purchase that separately? I really want it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rutez Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mine came with the shield, which I will never use, but no cartomizer. Clone of a clone eh? lol, crazy. I've heard about those, and they haven't been good unfortunately. I guess people have had issues with the firing button, or so I've heard. It is just a standard 35mm cartomizer. If you have a blue K100, you can have my shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks! Also another question... The k100 I got is a knockoff I believe. It doesn't have the on and off engraved into it or the logo on the top. It also didn't come with the drip shield/cartomizer for direct dripping. Any idea where I could purchase that separately? I really want it, lol. Empiremods.com sells them. the cartomiser you can buy pretty much anywhere. It's a normal 510 carto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixter Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Where is the best place to buy a kick? I own three of these: Sigelei Kick Clone from Exhale Vapors - $15.98 *EDIT* Sorry...I just checked and they're currently out of stock, but Bucky's Bargain Vaping has 'em in stock for $17.69. Edited October 22, 2013 by Rixter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant951 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks so much guys! As to the comment about the button being crappy. I kind of agree. Worked fine at first just fine not great. I messed with it a little on the way home (never a good idea if you're driving lol) and it got even worse (like it was about to fall out) I was ready to go right back and just get my money back. But then the tinker-er in me decided to mess with it. Upton further examination I realized the contact that hits the negative side of battery is a flat slotted screw so I tightened it up and it works better than it did when I got it! Thanks for the pointers guys. Is the direct dripping carto worth getting or should I look for another one that works with the shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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