When i had the 0.7 BVC coil in the mini, i could use the stem, as that coil produced enough vape to make enjoyable enough. But with the 1.8, it kinda felt a bit lacklustre, i was having to 'suck' hard to get anything out of it! Regarding the vaping with a stem, well the longer the stem, the cooler the vapour tends to be, when it reaches the mouth, so you'll generally won't get a warm tip, like you would with some drip tips. But as far as flavour is concerned, i haven't noticed any depreciable difference myself. Just a matter of preference. I know Crewella likes to use short tips on her Kamry too.
Here's mine with the stem on it:
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But yes...of late, i have been using the short drip tips on the Kamry set ups...cos i take these out with me. They're nice n compact that way, so fit nicely in my pocket...but i do occasionally use the at home, when i'm a Sherlock Holmes mood!
That said..my intention for this year is to build up collection of epipes, stems & 18350 batteries (as i have none currently) and am looking for new stock tanks to for them...so....i've not put the deerstalker away just yet!
Got 2 new pipes on the way, that original Guardian, plus something else...which will be unveiled soon! I have a spare Nauty Mini..so will be trying out the Guardian with that...with the all important stem on it!
That's another thing i wanna do...start building a collection of interesting shaped and colourful stems!
I'm catching up with Crewella...slowly! lol!
I shall earn the status of Epipe Guru..in the time honoured way!