Roughstack V2 or Maxi Roughstack V2?

[BenD188]

What are the main difference in these two? Whats the actual size of them?

I would normally vape my 3.7v box mod, but it is broken and I have been using my 5v box. I do like the hit on 5v more, but would like to have the option of 3.7 still.

Which one would be best for me? I would be buying new batteries (18650's or 16340's), and it's time for some new attys. I would assume LR for the 3.7 volt, but what about if I use 2 16340's?

It looks like the roughstack v2 is smaller than the maxi? Would I be able to just use a 5v battery on the roughstack, or would I be better off stacking two 16340s?( would have to get the maxi I think)

 

[six]

The regular RSv2 is about 2 3/8 inches long and about as big around as a quarter. The Maxi RSv2 is 3 5/8 inches long and also about as big around as a quarter. The short one will take a 3.0v 16340, a 3.7v 16340, or a 3.7v 18350. The maxi will take a 3.7v 18650, a 5.0v ni-mh batt, two 3.0v 16340s, two 3.7v 16340s, or two IMR 18350s. So, the regular sized RS is capable of 3.0 or 3.7v, and the maxi is capable of 3.7, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.4v depending on battery configuration.

I have 2 maxis and a standard length rough stack. It would be difficult and stressful if I had to choose between them, but the maxi is more versatile.

 

[BenD188]

I think I'm going to go with the roughstack, I think I would like the smaller one. So for 3.7v vaping do you recommend 18650s or 16340s? Just need to decide on batteries and which attys I want.

 

[six]

So for 3.7v vaping do you recommend 18650s or 16340s? Just need to decide on batteries and which attys I want.

If you are getting the short rough stack, get 18350's for it. One battery is probably close to enough to last most people all day, but you'll want to own at least two so that you always have one charged (and I recommend at least three in case you ever have one fail). As to attys, 2.0 ohm is a good match for 3.7v.

 

[LFC]

I have the maxi and picked up one of the 5.0 nimh batteries yesterday and it is awesome.... the great thing about the roughstacks is that if you buy the shorter one first and then decide you want to try other options you can just buy the maxi tube for $20 and you can use the switch you already have.

 

[PatrickG]

I have a regular RS and I wish I'd bought the maxi for the battery options. The only reason I haven't upgraded is because I want a tumbled finish tube to match the cap, and madvapes has been out of stock on those for a while now. Either one is money well spent though.

 

[BenD188]

Anyone have pictures of the roughstack or maxi roughstack in their hand to compare size?

 

[six]

Sure. I took it with my phone, so the quality isn't great, but maybe it will give you an idea. I've forum attached it so you'll have to click the thumbnail below to view it.

 

[emus]

I have regular RS and recommend 1.6 to 2.0 atty/carto.
1.6 DC does better at 4.2v.
I would like to try a 1.25ish DC at 3.7v.
Only advantage of regular RS is smaller size.

Pic of polished RS next to D cell.

 

[BenD188]

Awesome, thanks for the pics! Now I'm going to have to buy one! I think I'm going to be getting the regular RS, two 2.0ohm SmokTech attys, and two 18350's.

I'm going to start with the regular one because with the Maxi I think I'd end up spending quite a bit on different types of batteries trying to find the right voltage for me. I'm afraid that two 18350s at 7.4volts might be too much for me. I'm using a 5v box mod with 2 14500's, and enjoy that as well as 3.7v.

Just trying to avoid spending so much on different batteries to possibly end up not liking it.

 

[six]

Now I'm going to have to buy one! I think I'm going to be getting the regular RS, two 2.0ohm SmokTech attys, and two 18350's.
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You'll be happy with that combination. -- And, as already mentioned in the thread, one of the strong points to the rough stack is that the rough stack and maxi rough stack caps are interchangeable. Madvapes sells the maxi tube separately and for only $20, so if you decide sometime later that you'd like the upgrade, all you have to do is get the tube and you won't have to purchase a whole new unit.

I will say that when the V2s came out, I grabbed a new rough stack right away (in fact, mine was the very first v2 to ship, I've been told). A few weeks later, I bought the maxi tube... and then decided I'd really like to have both available and bought another cap a few days later

 

[dragit]

i plan on the RS at first to give her a test drive... im sure a maxi and battery options for it will follow shortly.

I recommend AGAINST mods unless your a tinker'r. Just thought i would throw that out there because i've read enough complaining from people who want it to work 100% of the time and never want to mess with it (they are in the wrong hobby). Its a mod... and it will require a lil fine tuning

 

[emus]

i plan on the RS at first to give her a test drive... im sure a maxi and battery options for it will follow shortly.

I recommend AGAINST mods unless your a tinker'r. Just thought i would throw that out there because i've read enough complaining from people who want it to work 100% of the time and never want to mess with it (they are in the wrong hobby). Its a mod... and it will require a lil fine tuning

I think the new RS has a wire instead of spring to connect switch assembly to atty connector.
That old design spring was only issue I've experienced.
I lubricate body threads w/ Vaseline.
RS is very simple to service.

Pic shows wire I soldered in place; I think new RS comes w/ wire and quick disconnect.

 

[arkador]

I use 1.8 to 2ohm cartos on my maxi with an 18650 at 3.7v and love it. I can go about 2 days between charges.

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[arkador]

I think I'm going to be getting the regular RS, two 2.0ohm SmokTech attys,l.

Those are my goto cartos with my roughstack at 3.7v. I like being able to drip refill them from a bottle.

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