SmokTech SID?

[Awkwardly Awesome]

I have been using a SID for the last few days. I didn't purchase it, my boss gave it to me to demo to see if we want to stock it in our store. So far I like it. It is extremely light weight in comparison to a Vamo and most other SS devices. It feels pretty cheap but what do you expect for a Sub-$50 mod? I have been running into some odd issues with my carto tanks. Occasionally it will start firing but it will fire at like 3V and create no vapor, then after about 2 seconds it will step up to the set voltage and work fine. It doesn't do this every time but it has done this about 10 times in the last 3-4 days. But using clearomizers on it, I don't experience this. FWIW I am using AW 18650's, with Smoktech 1.5ohm dual coil cartomizers at 4.2V or I am using an Iclear16 at about 3.9V.

Overall I like it. If I was in the market to move into my first mod, it would be a top contender. My only real concern with this is it's durability. It feels like it is only going to be as strong as an eGo with the way it is built. If you are good at taking care of your devices, then I would say this is a great next step up without breaking the bank.

 

[tinstar15]

My thoughts exactly AA. I've been having the same problems. It doesn't seem to happen as often on the VW setting. VV does it nearly every time for me now.

 

[WhitneyG]

I got the smoktech SID to replace my vamo. I like the vamo but imo it's pretty heavy. There weren't very many reviews on the SID but it had all the features I wanted and the price was really good so I figured I would give it a try. I am soooooo glad that I got the SID. I have had no problems with it in the 2 weeks I've had it. It's definitely the best mod I've bought. It seems like it's made well, I like the 3 click operating system, it's lightweight (probably half the weight of the vamo), and you can lock in the voltage/wattage (you can't with the vamo). Don't get me wrong, the vamo is a good mod but imo it doesn't compare to the SID.

 

[cyberwolf]

...Along with a matching Evod BCC tank in a matching color and texture!!...

The EVOD fits just perfectly on the SiD. It made my day when I realized Madvapes description was mistaken about not having the outside eGo threads.

Sadly, that Panasonic is too fat for the SID. I know because I ordered two of them with mine.

I'm using the Panasonic CGR18650CH right now in mine and it fits perfectly. There is even a little wiggle/venting room. All of the 18650s I have fit fine, though, so I'm starting to think there are variances in the tubes of these.

 

[DTA-Z]

My SID shocks me literally when i use the kanger pro tank with it, i am not sure where the short is happening put it is, plus the fact that the menu resets every time i take out the battery is annoying. Buy an itaste mvp..

as I use that same setup (SID and protank) I can say you have to have a short somewhere. contact the vendor. The menu shouldn't fully reset every time. The display option is the only thing that should reset. My zmax tele does the same thing.

I know this thread is old but to add a few notes - have had the sid for a while - been a knock around every day mod. No issues so far. It just works. Threads weren't absolutely perfect but a little lube they felt better, and the top ring was mis threaded slightly. I run mine in vw mode - no issues with it firing my aga-t2, a protank, or anything I've put on it so far.

 

[VaperKyle]

Could I just buy the control head to the evic and it work on the sid threads so I save money? anyone know? I just Won the SID on VapeOn.TV last night

-Mr.K

 

[CoRporis]

Is the Sid able to check resistance?

 

[DuaneNeveu]

Is the Sid able to check resistance?

It can, in the same way the ZMax does for example. The display can be set to show resistance when you fire the device.

 

[DuaneNeveu]

Could I just buy the control head to the evic and it work on the sid threads so I save money? anyone know? I just Won the SID on VapeOn.TV last night

-Mr.K

You can put the eVic control head onto a SID body and have it power on, there is, however, a gap between the SID body and the eVic control ring.

 

[CoRporis]

It can, in the same way the ZMax does for example. The display can be set to show resistance when you fire the device.

Thanks, still a newbie, trying to figure out wether to buy this or the Vamo. Reading you earlier posts, you mentioned having both, do you still prefer the SiD over your Vamo?

 

[DuaneNeveu]

Thanks, still a newbie, trying to figure out wether to buy this or the Vamo. Reading you earlier posts, you mentioned having both, do you still prefer the SiD over your Vamo?

I bought the Vamo first, and I'm quite glad that I did. The Vamo is a great device for the fledgling vaper because it has the ability to function as a resistance meter should you decide to try your hand at building coils, though you could just buy a resistance meter of some kind for that too. Because I did get into rebuilding coils and didn't have a devoted meter, it was great for checking resistance without having to actually fire whatever device I was checking. You need only press and hold the small right button to see the resistance of your device within 0.2 Ω (when you do actually fire it, it gets more accurate). With the SID, you can't check resistance without actually firing the device.

If you're sure that you won't be doing any rebuilding and just want a good device that can detect the ohms of what you bought to put on it, then you could go with the SID. I do prefer using the SID daily and everywhere for vaping, just because it fires every time and I love the look and feel of it. My Vamo just isn't quite as comfortable in the hand, nor as stylish as the SID (at least in my opinion), or as easy to clean the drip well. The buttons in my Vamo weren't set quite as nicely as they should have been, and it sometimes misfires though I'm sure I could fix it if I took the time, and I'm sure that many Vamos don't have this issue.

That's probably not very much help at all, but the way each one is able to detect resistance is probably the biggest difference between them.

 

[CoRporis]

I bought the Vamo first, and I'm quite glad that I did. The Vamo is a great device for the fledgling vaper because it has the ability to function as a resistance meter should you decide to try your hand at building coils, though you could just buy a resistance meter of some kind for that too. Because I did get into rebuilding coils and didn't have a devoted meter, it was great for checking resistance without having to actually fire whatever device I was checking. You need only press and hold the small right button to see the resistance of your device within 0.2 Ω (when you do actually fire it, it gets more accurate). With the SID, you can't check resistance without actually firing the device.

If you're sure that you won't be doing any rebuilding and just want a good device that can detect the ohms of what you bought to put on it, then you could go with the SID. I do prefer using the SID daily and everywhere for vaping, just because it fires every time and I love the look and feel of it. My Vamo just isn't quite as comfortable in the hand, nor as stylish as the SID (at least in my opinion), or as easy to clean the drip well. The buttons in my Vamo weren't set quite as nicely as they should have been, and it sometimes misfires though I'm sure I could fix it if I took the time, and I'm sure that many Vamos don't have this issue.

That's probably not very much help at all, but the way each one is able to detect resistance is probably the biggest difference between them.

Yea, probably won't be rebuilding anytime soon. I'm busy with 2 very young kids, and lazy Sounds like the SiD will work for what I'm looking for! After your comparison to the Vmax I checked out pbusardo's review, the menu system seems pretty easy to learn.

 

[dymrip]

I just want to say thank you for all the wonderful information and pictures of the S.I.D. I have been happily using Smokeless Image Spinners for quite some time now, but believe it is time for me to graduate to the next step.

What got this initial thought rolling was my new TFA flavors. I bought the fruit salad sampler pack and fell in love with the Ripe Banana flavor immediately. Well, that turned to a love/hate thing right away after that flavor killed 2 of my T3 clearomizers. This got me to looking at the Kanger ProTanks made with Pyrex, but these are 510 threaded. I have 510 to 808 adapters, but honestly hate using them for no apparent reason.

ECBlend used to offer Vision Spinners, and because they are 510 threaded, I started to grab a couple of those. Well low and behold, they are no longer available, but I saw this new S.I.D. on there for what seemed like a ridiculously low price for this type of device. I was afraid to try it because I expected the device to be junk based on the price, but your review has convinced me to give it a go.

Just wanted to share my gratitude, as it has been quite difficult to find any reviews on this thing yet...That is, until I found this thread!

 

[josho]

Thanks Duane for your input! This was my first mod, so it's good to have someone with experience chime in! Love the red by the way, was the color I originally wanted. Just a heads up, the tube threads are the same as the eVic (tested by me at my local B&M with a Joyetech eVic replacement tube) so you can use the eVic 18350 tube if you want.

Has anyone done this yet? I'd be down for one of these no problem if I could swap an 18350 tube on it for stealth mode..

 

[CGustav]

Has anyone done this yet? I'd be down for one of these no problem if I could swap an 18350 tube on it for stealth mode..

I am sure this has been posted in some other thread, but, yes, it does work.. So the following tubes are all interchangable:

- SID
- eVic
- Anyvape CVI

I have one tube for each and I mix and match (all on SID only, I don't have the other two devices, just the tubes)

On a side note, eVic head cap does not fit the SID. (Kind of sucks).

 

[nelsonm64]

got tired of my SS Vamo, and was looking for a black mod. finally decided on a black smoktech bolt and a kick because I still wanted VW...

now, I see I could have had a VW in black and cheaper, go figure. I think I will still end up getting a SID though

 

[xpackaday]

Looking at the SID. My current MOD just bite the dust. Looks like a good price.

Anyone having problems with the SID. Have read about battery issue. I have Samsung flattop un-protected and (EH IMR buttom top from madvape).

Any feedback would be appreciated?

 

[MJMcMahon]

Got the SID as a gift for my wife and she loves it. No issues with any batteries so far (Panasonic, the blue ones (can't recall brand), or KeepPower button tops).

 

[billtaichi]

Just got my SID today from vapingcraze for $39. Thanks to all of you who posted your experiences I was not sure about this purchase until reading this thread, and I really like this device, feels good in the hand and it works flawlessly so far. I also got 2 of the Orbitron 2900 mah 18650 batteries Pbusardo talks about on his site. The battery is a tight fit but went in without much trouble and the SID is working like a champ so far. The menu is easy to use, I do wish I could check ohms without firing it but that is not really that big a deal I have a mulitmeter if needed.
One thing I have found is the threads are VERY crunchy, they work fine but I need to buy some Nolax or something for them tommorrow as I don't want to take the cap off too much without something on them.

Will post more info as I use it for a while.

 

[nelsonm64]

how are the 510 threads, are they SS or chrome plated brass like the vamo. i ask because i just had to order a new top cap for my Vamo due to the brass threads being shot.