We need more squonk mods

[ChrisLikesCoffee]

Squonking seems very much a marginalised thing over here (Bali), most vape shops don't sell squonkers but I know one that does... or did - I'm after a new one after my old Pulse Dual squonk died, and being very happy with my Centaurus BF I decided on picking up another.

I went back to the same shop I bought it from a while back, but neither the (new) guy behind the counter, nor the two customers on stools hanging out even knew the word 'squonk' !

I tried 'you know, BF - bottom feed...?' - nothing... tried to mime the actions... nothing - ended up finding one on my phone to show them what it's about.

There is a language barrier, but you'd think vapers of any flavour would know the word, or at least the concept... especially ones that work in a vape shop !

I ordered one online....

Funny though, there's quite a big rebuildable community here; surprising as the cheap disposables are everywhere, on counters of all sorts of shops next to the tills where the chupa-chup lollies and disposable lighters are, in supermarkets with fancy displays and all sorts of places; but in terms of people on the street/beach/bars etc. (yes, you can vape or have a ciggy with your beer here ) actually using vapes there's an awful lot more people dripping 60ml bottles into RDAs than nibbling on the nasty cheap disposable nonsense, but for some reason squonking isn't a big thing.

 

[MarylinC37]

Squonking seems very much a marginalised thing over here (Bali), most vape shops don't sell squonkers but I know one that does... or did - I'm after a new one after my old Pulse Dual squonk died, and being very happy with my Centaurus BF I decided on picking up another.

I went back to the same shop I bought it from a while back, but neither the (new) guy behind the counter, nor the two customers on stools hanging out even knew the word 'squonk' !

I tried 'you know, BF - bottom feed...?' - nothing... tried to mime the actions... nothing - ended up finding one on my phone to show them what it's about.

There is a language barrier, but you'd think vapers of any flavour would know the word, or at least the concept... especially ones that work in a vape shop !

I ordered one online....

Funny though, there's quite a big rebuildable community here; surprising as the cheap disposables are everywhere, on counters of all sorts of shops next to the tills where the chupa-chup lollies and disposable lighters are, in supermarkets with fancy displays and all sorts of places; but in terms of people on the street/beach/bars etc. (yes, you can vape or have a ciggy with your beer here ) actually using vapes there's an awful lot more people dripping 60ml bottles into RDAs than nibbling on the nasty cheap disposable nonsense, but for some reason squonking isn't a big thing.

That is surprising if so many people there use drippers that more of them don't squonk. For a start it's far less messy and it doesn't take long to get used to being able to detect when the flavour starts to slightly drop off and it needs another squonk to refresh the build. I imagine it's just a cultural thiing where not enough people knew about squonking so people just stuck with what they're used to.

Perhaps some of them couldn't believe anyone would be stupid enough to put a 510 pin with a hole in it in with the atty that's gonna leak all inside their mod.

There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza . . .

 

[Genghis Fogs]

I've just broken my resolution to not buy any new mods. Couldn't resist the Pico

 

[CzesiuB]

Knew that I've seen it somewhere:

Lost Vape Centaurus Quest BF 21700 Squonk Mod – SR-Vapes

plus: if that matters, the Quest chip dimensions and buttons location are allowing replacing the Quest board with the DNA 100C one.

 

[MarylinC37]

In case it's any help to people Ecigclouds still have the Topside Dual for sale in 3 colours (red, blue and black).

DOVPO TOPSIDE DUAL AND DUAL SE SQUONK 200W MOD | UK Vape Store | E-Cig Clouds

The Dovpo Topside Dual is the newest version of the innovative TOPSIDE Squonk mod which was created in collaboration with The Vapor Chronicles. This hard hitting device offers 200W of regulated power and uses dual 18650 batteries and an upgraded power chipset. The Topside Dual is renowned for...

www.e-cigclouds.co.uk

 

[MarylinC37]

I was just browsing around to see what else I could see and came across this on Bears Vapes for £40 - the Hugo Vapor Asura 228W 2-in-1 TC Mod & Squonk.

It looks to me like there are a few little issues with the quality of this mod not being the greatest but since Bears Vapes are showing that they have stock of all 5 colours available I thought I would post it in case anyone is interested.

Hugo Vapor Asura TC 2-in-1 Mod & Squonk | bearsvapes.co.uk

The Hugo Vapor Asura 228W 2-in-1 MOD is the first device that combines a TC box MOD and squonk MOD in a compact unit! The Hugo Vapor Asura works with dual 18650 cel

bearsvapes.co.uk

 

[LordOdin]

Was looking at Squonkers last night and saw an Ijoy Capo Squonk Kit, Think it cost in thr region of £35 but the Squonk Bottles were plastic which put me off.

EDIT:- https://bitandpiecesvape.co.uk/shop...squonker-100w-kit-free-20700-3000mah-battery/

 

[Crispycritters]

That is surprising if so many people there use drippers that more of them don't squonk. For a start it's far less messy and it doesn't take long to get used to being able to detect when the flavour starts to slightly drop off and it needs another squonk to refresh the build. I imagine it's just a cultural thiing where not enough people knew about squonking so people just stuck with what they're used to.

Perhaps some of them couldn't believe anyone would be stupid enough to put a 510 pin with a hole in it in with the atty that's gonna leak all inside their mod.

There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza . . .

Nothing wrong with squonk mods, and I own several, but it's probably the size of them that puts most people off - particularly if you need dual 18650/21700.

 

[ChrisLikesCoffee]

Hmmm... for lovely looks, really great screen and chipset, 3 button control, 21700 battery, solid quality and beautiful workmanship overall - the Lost Vape Centaurus is hard to beat, especially in a quality leather sleeve.

The only drawback I'd say is the slightly annoying refilling, the bottle won't stand up when upside down; as you're supposed to fill it, so it's a bit of a 2.5 handed job. I sometimes take the top off instead so have a few drips from the tube... but it's a minor thing.

 

[MarylinC37]

Nothing wrong with squonk mods, and I own several, but it's probably the size of them that puts most people off - particularly if you need dual 18650/21700.

I see what you mean but I am mainly using 22mm RDA's and on top of my Hotcig and Pulse 3 mods they are actually a nice size to take when I'm going out. I guess the only other thing is the possibility of them leaking in a bag or pocket and also the amount of vapour is not very discrete outdoors which a lot of people are uncomfortable about.

To me, squonking with a good RDA is the best quality vape you can get so I'm really surprised so many people seem to have stopped.