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The Sequels... We check out the second versions of classic vape hardware and compare them against their predecessors! This week we’re comparing the Smok Novo and the Smok Novo 2! After the wildly successful, draw-activated Novo pod device, we saw a massive surge in popularity for tiny vapes with good power! I couldn’t keep enough stock of the Novo for months after its initial release. It was plain to see that Smok had been busy answering to the fluctuation in demand for palm-sized pod systems and they hit the mark with the Novo back in 2018. It boasted the new,...

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Recent events in the US revolving around injury and death ‘caused by e-cigarettes’ has been hitting the media with click baity article titles and has lead to a great deal of misinformation and instilled fear in both existing users of e-cigarettes as well as those currently looking to transition from cigarettes to a safer alternative.  That subject of safety has been brought into question by the misrepresentation of evidence by media and social posts. Yesterday, DVine Laboratories released an extremely well written article about this exact subject on their facebook page to help demystify the shroud that has been cast...

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One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to wax and thick oil vaporizers are what is the difference between a quartz coil and a ceramic coil? Aside from the obvious physical differences, there are a few big differences that aren't apparent to the beginner or novice vaper. While a quartz coil may have anywhere from 2 to 4 individually wrapped quartz rods inside it, a ceramic coil has none of these rods to speak of. Ceramic coils often will have a small ceramic ring along the bottom of the coil or a ceramic barrel in place of...

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The Sequels... We check out the second versions of classic vape hardware and compare them against their predecessors!   Innokin Endura T18... The Sequel.   Much like in the world of electronic devices, the vaping industry is always coming out with updated versions of old classics. We get excited about new and improved devices, but we don't always know what the difference is or what makes it better. All we know is that it's new and shiny and we want it! It's not always glaringly obvious what the major contrasts are and what key features make a new device worth the purchase. It can leave customers scratching...

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Too many times have we had customers come into the shop with the plastic skin of their batteries peeling back to reveal sad, naked underbellies. It makes us wonder if some vapers are still unfamiliar with the ins and outs of basic battery care. Sure, all kits come with battery safety cards but we know how exciting it can be to rip into a new kit and ask questions later (or never)! We have put together a refresher course for those of you still rocking peeling, dented, tired batteries in your mods... Safety first!   Peeling wrappers -   When the coloured overwrap begins to...

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