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VaporFlask Stout by Vape Forward and Wismec
VaporFlask Stout by Vape Forward and Wismec

VaporFlask Stout by Vape Forward and Wismec

      

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: MyFree-Cig
  • Price of the tested product: 79.9 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Mid-range (from 41 to 80 euros)
  • Mod type: Variable power electronics and temperature control
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: 100 watts
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: Less than 0.1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

I'm happy to introduce the VaporFlask Stout. It is part of one of the three VaporFlask models (Classic, Lite, Stout) from Wismec in collaboration with Forward. Each model has its particularity: the Lite is the smallest with a bean shape and 75W power capacity with a single 18650 battery, the Classic is the most powerful with a flange shape and a capacity of 150W requiring two 18650 batteries and finally the Stout which is positioned in an intermediate category since it provides up to 100W with a single battery in the unconventional format of 26650, but be careful because it requires that the discharge current of your battery is higher than 35 A.

Although it is easy to find with this 26650 format, it is less obvious to have such a battery in 18650 format having a CDM higher than 35A, since this VaporFlask Stout is delivered with a battery adapter allowing you to vape with two formats. different battery.
Reliability issue, Wismec has already made these proofs, aesthetically Forward has already delivered these two jewels (lite and Classic), so inevitably, the Stout can be a great alliance between these two.

For the Chipset, it can be updated with the supplied USB cable which also allows reloading. For the comfort, it is a form in drop of water which is proposed to us in order to minimize the volume of the box and to maximize its performance. Result, an ergonomics that fits perfectly to the grip, the power goes up to 100W and the possibility of having several vape modes in V / W, in TC on different wires or in bypass mode.

For the coating two choices you have offered, brushed aluminum or black anodized aluminum.

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Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Product Diameter in mms: 22 (and 30) x 46.5
  • Product Length or Height in mms: 85.3
  • Product weight in grams: 173 grs without batteries
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Aluminum
  • Form Factor Type: Flange
  • Decorative style: Classic
  • Quality of decoration: Excellent
  • Is the coating of the mod sensitive to fingerprints? Yes
  • All the components of this mod seem well assembled? Yes
  • Fire button position: Lateral near the top cap
  • Fire button type: Mechanical metal on contact rubber
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 2
  • Type of user interface buttons: Mechanical metal on rubber contact
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Excellent I love this button in every way
  • Number of parts in the product: 1
  • Number of threads: 1
  • 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: 4.3 / 5 4.3 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

The thickness of this box has two diameters, at the 510 connection we have 22mm while at the other end, it is the size of the battery which increases the diameter to 30mm, yet at a glance , this is not shocking and the reduced width to 46,5mm with a height of 85,3mm, makes this jig a very average model that could almost be completely hidden in a male hand.

The frame of this Stout is molded in one piece, therefore there are no visible screws. Black anodized aluminum for my test, I regret a little finger marks that mark quickly enough, but his touch is really soft, it feels like a velvet coating.

On the box the 510 connection is in stainless steel because the material is much stronger than aluminum, for better thread strength, with a brass pin mounted on a spring. On this top cap, there is also a discreet engraving denoted VF in an elongated hexagon, for VaporFlask.

The battery is inserted by tilting the hatch which is located on the bottom of the box, so no tools are necessary. The system is practical and the maintenance is firm, we can also see on this hatch a double circle which looks like a kind of barrel with 8 holes, it is placed just under the battery so as to evacuate the air in case overheating, and promote possible degassing of the battery. There are also inscriptions citing the designer, the manufacturer and of course, the name of the box in bigger size.

The screen with the buttons and the micro USB connector are placed on the edge of the VaporFlask Stout, on the same side as the 510 connection, which makes its use convenient. This OLED screen is curved and remains classic with just the right information: battery charge, resistance value, voltage and power.

The buttons are round with a conical surface for a better grip. They are perfectly integrated and react well, without the slightest hesitation. On the bottom is the micro USB connector to connect the cable to it to perform a chipset update or reload.

We can say that this box is of an irreproachable quality, with a look of star, it is a success!

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Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through a spring.
  • Lock system ? Electronic
  • Quality of the locking system: Excellent, the chosen approach is very practical
  • Features offered by the mod: Switching to mechanical mode, Battery charge display, Resistance value display, Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Protection against reverse polarity of batteries, Display of the Current vape voltage, Display of the power of the current vape, Variable protection against overheating of the atomizer resistors, Temperature control of the atomizer resistors, Support the update of its firmware, Diagnostic messages clear
  • Accusability: 18650,26650
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: 1
  • Does the mod retain its configuration without batteries? Yes
  • 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: 22
  • Accuracy of the output power at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested power and the real power
  • Accuracy of the output voltage at full charge of the battery: Excellent, there is no difference between the requested voltage and the actual voltage

Vapelier's note regarding functional characteristics: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The first feature of this VaporFlask Stout is that it can be used with two batteries of different sizes. In 26650 or 18650. However, it is necessary to make the difference between the performances of these two templates, because to go up to 100W the chipset needs a discharge current which is higher than 35A, except the batteries in 18650 are few to have this capacity, that's why I strongly advise you not to go beyond the 70W with a battery in 18650 and check the characteristics of your battery in 26650 before inserting it. This change can be done with the supplied adapter.

Another physical feature is the pivoting hood under the box that allows the insertion of the battery, it is also opening that we discover the only two screws of this box molded in one block. When the hood is closed it is hardly noticed because it is perfectly flush with the rest of the structure. An intelligent and perfectly functional system that requires no tools.
For the 510 connection, it has a channel that ensures the air flow with atomizers having air flow under their base. The positive brass pin is spring loaded to allow screwing in a totally flush atomizer.

Chipset Features:

- An output power of 1 to 100 W with a discharge current that requires more than 35 Amps, so be careful to take a battery with the required characteristics.
- Two working modes in power or temperature
- Accessibility to the By-pass to vape like a mechanical mod (with security)
- The resistance range is 0.1Ω to 3.5Ω for power mode (VW)
- The resistance range is 0.05Ω to 1Ω for temperature mode (TC)
- Adjustment lock function
- Economy mode with the screen off while vaping
- Resistance locking function to keep in memory the same initial resistance value at room temperature in temperature mode 
- Choice of display in ° C or ° F with a range of 100 to 315 ° C or 200 to 600 ° F
- Possibility to rotate the display to the right or to the left
- In temperature control, the wires accepted are: Nickel, Titanium or Stainless steel 316
- Possibility of recharging the box via the micro USB cable
- Chipset update via micro USB cable

Security list:

- Detection of the presence of the atomizer
- The box goes into safety when the resistance is not within the accepted value range
- Short circuit protection
- Temperature alert when the internal circuit of the device exceeds 70 ° C "Device too hot"
- Temperature protection in CT mode when the resistance heats up above the given value
- Deep discharge alert when the battery is too low from 2.9V
- Protection against reverse polarity

I simply regret the absence of the TCR which allows us to use any material of resistive wires by inserting a temperature coefficient of the resistance of the wire used. That said, I think that with an update of the chipset, this functionality must be accessible and corrected since it is found on the VaporFlask Lite and the Presa TC 100W watch the Wismec site and this page: http: // www. wismec.com/news/ for firmware V 2.00.

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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? Yes
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? Yes

Vapelier's note on packaging: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

As for the Lite and the Classic, the Stout benefits from an irreproachable packaging that honors its manufacturer.

In a solid and cardboard box, you will find the box resting in the center of a black velvet foam and inside it, an adapter is housed which allows the use of a smaller battery format in 18650. Under this first floor, hides a second in which we find the micro USB connection cable, with a guarantee and instructions for use.

For those who do not understand English, you will be delighted to find the explanations in perfect French but also in other languages, since in total it is in no less than 5 languages ​​(English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese) that this notice has been transcribed.
Hats off!

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Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with the test atomizer: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • 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: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

When using this product, we realize that it is undoubtedly one of the most intelligently designed on the market, combining simplicity, functionality, power, safety and aesthetics. With one detail, the brushed aluminum model marks much less fingerprints, but that's a matter of taste (and cleanliness of the hands).

The screen has a display a little tight but sufficiently visible with all the essential information.

The handling is perfect with instinctively the widest part positioned in the palm so that the fingers come naturally to go on the finest part of the box. Left-handed and right-handed will find their way to vaper.

The switch, like the adjustment buttons, is superb and does not move. These three elements are very responsive and precise, in addition, the approach to the settings and functions offered with this box, ideally corresponds to its use.

The opening of the pivoting cover during the insertion of the battery is operated with a finger, I liked the fact of not needing any tool, moreover, the maintenance is firm and remains perfectly aligned with the body of this Stout.

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The battery is recharged with the box upright, the micro USB port is located on the side, practical.

To associate an atomizer, I advise you to stay on diameters of 22mm, because in 23mm even if it can be done, this disproportion remains unsightly and sensitive to the touch.

Question vape, we obtain an optimal regularity whatever the power and on modest values ​​(up to 30W), the 26650 battery will keep you very long without needing to recharge.

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: 18650
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: 1
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? Dripper, Classic fiber, Sub-ohm assembly, Genesis-type rebuildable
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? All atomizers with a maximum diameter of 22mm
  • Description of the test configuration used: With the double coil Goblin at 0.5Ω and the Nectar tank at CT at 0.2Ω
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: There is not really, everything suits him provided the atomizer does not exceed the 22mm diameter

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.8 / 5 4.8 5 out of stars

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The mood ticket of the reviewer

Tierce winner for Forward and Wismec who thought in detail the 3 VaporFlask.

The most original is of course the Stout, which has kept the standard format of single-battery box to associate with a battery in 26650 to have a phenomenal power of 100W with a single battery.

The aesthetics, the finishes, the ease of use as well as the characteristics offered are absolutely astounding.

We remain on simplicity and at the same time we are offered with this VaporFlask Stout, all the essentials, in order to best adapt to the comfort and safety of the beginner or confirmed vaper.

The only precaution that I advise you to take is to pay attention to the discharge current of your battery which must be higher than 35A unlike other boxes that require a lower value of 25A mini, because the majority of batteries in 18650 n do not reach the 35A. But here ... we still go up to 100W in this small size.

Sylvie.I

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