Kung Fu by Simeiyue

Commercial characteristics

• Sponsor who lent the product for the review: Le Monde de la Vape
• Price of the tested product: 39.90 Euros
• Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 40 euros)
• Mod type: Mechanical without kick support possible
• Is the mod telescopic? No
• Maximum power: Not applicable
• Maximum voltage: Not applicable
• Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

Simeiyue, the Chinese manufacturer, to whom we owe the SMY260 and some successes but also rarer failures, therefore released its first mechanical mod. Or rather should we speak here of unregulated electro mod since it is a box that benefits from various electronic protections and temperature control among others. Kung-Fu is uncompromising and comes equipped for power-vaping. No quiet vape by the fireside here, it is simply an atomic bomb that will generate Jupiterian clouds. So cushy vape lovers, you can look elsewhere. Here, we are in the field of the box made to accept sub-ohmic resistors and which will only be better provided that the manufacturer's instructions are respected not to go below 0.1Ω, which seems sufficient to my meaning to give all his own to the concept of cloud-chasing.

The ultra-aggressive price positioning of Kung-Fu, less than forty euros for a double-battery box, is intended above all for those who want to take the step of power-vaping and this, in safety.

As such and in order to prevent a person from injuring their hand for example, I would like to add that you should not do anything, such as using a mod without degassing vents or putting batteries that do not have the CDM necessary to feed your low resistance. And above all to find out more, there are thank god enough forums, blogs or Facebook groups that talk about this topic to avoid a stupid accident. Vape involves notions of electricity, mechanics (and also civics). So, please, when you don't know, ask yourself before you take your hand. Ignorance is never a valid excuse.

Well, I close this parenthesis to get to the heart of the matter…. Kiai!

Physical characteristics and felt quality

• Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 24
• Product Length or Height in mms: 108.9
• Product weight in grams: 246.7
• Material composing the product: Aluminum, Copper
• Form Factor Type: Classic Box - VaporShark type
• Decorative Style: BD Universe
• Quality of decoration: Good
• Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? No
• All components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
• Fire button position: Lateral near the top cap
• Fire button type: Metal mechanics on contact caouctoucouc
• Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 1
• User interface button type: No other button
• Quality of interface button (s): Not applicable interface button
• Number of parts in the product: 2
• Number of threads: 3
• Quality of the threads: Excellent
• Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.7 / 5

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

In terms of build quality, I see no complaints, especially considering the quality / price ratio which is staggering. The aluminum is of good thickness as seen in the photos. The anodization is impeccable although it is often necessary to wait to see the damage that time could cause on such a coating. But we can expect a significant longevity because Simeiyue seems to have thought of everything to present us a mod of a good quality.

Inside, we find the two mosfets which are responsible for the protection of the switch (up to 150A) as well as a perfectly dimensioned, installed and welded cabling and a very narrow battery cradle at the length level. Here, you are clearly told to use flat-top batteries and in addition, you have to force them in. What could therefore be a defect on another box takes on its full meaning here since a good maintenance of the batteries is necessary to ensure flawless conductivity, which seems an adequate choice for the purpose of Kung-Fu.

The 510 connection itself is correct, nothing more. We could have imagined a more qualitative connection but at this price, it should not quibble especially that the screw is very beautiful bill. The positive pin is adjustable by screws, which personally does not bother me because I find it more suitable for a mod of this type. In addition, it is copper to ensure good conductivity.

The switch is very pleasant, flexible and silent. In addition, it is backlit by a blue LED when in use. It is undoubtedly a gadget but at this price, one did not expect so much when other manufacturers sell you a naked tube for the same price… ..

In terms of quality, a full box…. 

Functional features

• Type of chipset used: None / Mechanical
• Connection type: 510, Ego - via adapter
• Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through an adjustment by thread.
• Lock system ? No
• Quality of the locking system: None
• Functions offered by the mod: None / Méca mod, Protection against reverse polarity of batteries, Light indicators of operation
• Accusability: 18650
• Does the mod support stacking? No
• Number of batteries supported: 2
• Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Not applicable
• Does the mod offer a recharge feature? Charging function possible via Micro-USB
• Is the recharge function pass-through? No
• Does the mode offer a Power Bank function? No power bank function offered by the mod
• Does the mode offer other functions? No other function offered by the mod
• Presence of air flow regulation? Yes
• Maximum diameter in mms of compatibility with an atomizer: 24
• Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Not applicable, it is a mechanical mod
• Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Good, there is a tiny difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 3.8 / 5

Reviewer's comments on functional features

We are in the presence of a mod called “mecha” so there are no superfluous functions. And yet, there is still protection against reversing the batteries (an audible signal warns that you have 5 seconds to change the battery direction 😯). We also find the famous switch protection as well as a protection interrupting any function if the interior of the mod exceeds a temperature of 100 °. All this is quite interesting and allows for increased security, generally unavailable on other mods of the same type. The manufacturer thought “extreme vape” and not “suicidal vape” and that's perfect!

The second interesting feature is the possibility of charging the batteries via a micro-usb socket. This allows either to use the cover held by the magnets, which also holds well and is guided efficiently, and to recharge its batteries on a dedicated charger or to screw this cover for good and recharge via the USB socket. with the supplied cord. Be careful though, this feature is not pass-through so don't try to use your mod while it's plugged in. 

The conductivity is very good considering the electronics present and the mod outputs 4.1V for two batteries charged at 4.2V. Some pure mechanics do not….

Evaluation of the packaging

• Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
• Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Yes
• Presence of a user manual? Yes
• Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
• Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

Vapelier's note on packaging: 4 / 5

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

The conditioning is great. For the price, you have a solid bag equipped with a carabiner for transport and really usable to put your equipment in as well as one or two atos and / or bottles. An excellent point, another, to the credit of Kung-Fu! You will also have a bag including 4 screws and two screwdrivers, a summary but sufficient manual given the functionality of the mod as well as the feeling of being treated like a consumer and not like a pigeon. Well done, no complaints… ..

Regarding the aesthetics of the mod, we can love or hate the brand's bias to have included on one side of the mod a Chinese shadow drawing representing a Kung-Fu posture. Personally, I was not embarrassed, we have seen much worse. It should be noted that the mod is available in several colors: black, silver, pink and blue.

Appreciations in use

• Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for Jean's back pocket (no discomfort)
• Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
• Easy to change the batteries: Super simple, even blind in the dark!
• Did the mod heat up? No
• Has there been any erratic behavior after a day of use? No
• Description of situations in which the product has experienced erratic behavior

Vapelier's rating in terms of ease of use: 4.5/5

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

In use, Kung-Fu is completely in line with what one is entitled to expect from a mod created for power-vaping. It does not heat up, does not suffer from any latency and it shows a formidable availability to make your wildest drippers sing! Because let's be clear, using this box to power a clearo would be like using a semi-trailer to pick up the children from school. 

Sure, she's a respectable size and weight, but she's pretty easy going. It holds well in the hand and its coating does not seem too sensitive to small shocks. Moreover, even while chain-vaping like a hangman, the mod does not heat up and behaves perfectly at all resistances. Including the lowest.

Recommendations for use

• Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
• Number of batteries used during the tests: 2
• With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, In sub-ohm assembly
• With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? A good big cloud hunter dripper!
• Description of the test configuration used: SMY + Little boy, + Mutation X V3, + Taifunb GT in 0.7Ω
• Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Once again, a very valiant dripper!

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.5 / 5

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

With Kung-Fu, Simeiyue almost gives us a gift. An unregulated double battery mod, covered with protections, made for power-vaping, it's just a godsend for those who cannot invest a large sum in such equipment. And, for that price, you also benefit from a useful and protective packaging. Let's not complain that the bride is too beautiful! 

This mod even avoids taking the lead to build his own box to practice the extreme vape since in all ways, it will cost you more.

Of course, some will regret a somewhat “manga” and rather showy aesthetic. But this slight cosmetic "defect" aside, there is absolutely nothing to reproach this Kung-Fu which, not content to be perfect to do what it is intended for, pays itself the luxury of offering itself. vaping at an incredible price.

Definitely, Simeiyue is a fascinating builder, who blows the most absolute heat in this case and sometimes freezing cold with other less successful productions. But in any case, Kung-Fu is a great success, without fear and without reproach!

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