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Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV
Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: VDLV
  • Price of the tested product: 44.90 €
  • Product category according to its selling price: Mid-range (from 41 to 80 euros)
  • Mod Type: Proprietary Cartridge Pod
  • Is the mod telescopic? No
  • Maximum power: Not applicable
  • Maximum voltage: Not applicable
  • Minimum value in Ohms resistance for a start: Not applicable

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

When VLDV offers us a new product, we immediately think of a new healthy e-liquid, with balanced flavors and which will certainly be a future bestseller. Therein lies the deserved reputation of a manufacturer of the vape who has signed some of the most beautiful pages in its short history.

Well, it was missed ... Indeed, it is material that the Bordeaux firm is offering us this time and it is a first. UFO (Unidentified Vapor Object) is already one of them by this simple fact but that is not all, it has, as we will see it with husking, qualities which will undoubtedly make of it a product of first necessity for a very particular target. But allow me to maintain the suspense here, I'm a bit of an idiot, what do you want ...

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

The Wantoo Cirkus, as the most connoisseurs of you will no doubt have noticed, is a rebadgeage (sorry for this neologism) of the Youde Wantoo. It is therefore a cartridge pod-mod intended exclusively for great beginners in the vape. Sharp vapers and assumed geeks, go your way, this product is definitely not for you. It is an offer responsible for continuing to evangelize the fourteen million smokers who remain to be conquered in order to eradicate the scourge of smoking.

One more pod? Not so sure. The Wantoo indeed offers us a very relevant concept with the possibility of using a drip-tip provided but also a filter instead in order to reproduce the draw and the effect on the lips of the analog cigarette. And that's not all. Even though for a few weeks, menthol smokers have been deprived of their favorite taste by law, there is also the possibility of putting a menthol filter which, associated with a good quality tobacco e-liquid, will therefore reproduce marvelously the flavor of a mentholated cigarette, the grip in the mouth of a real cigarette and an adequate draw. Terrifyingly clever on the part of the venerable house.

VDLV is also far from being inactive in this process since, to the relevance of the concept developed by Youde, it adds three essential points: a very studied price, both for the kit and for the consumables (filters and cartridges), its network of partner shops and vape corners, a complete starter kit including three homemade e-liquids in 12 or 16mg / ml and commits its name, synonymous with quality.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

Everything is sold € 44.90. It may seem expensive but the price is justified by a really ready-to-use kit, without additional purchase. The concept is therefore attractive, let's see now if it holds up in its realization.

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mm: 14.50
  • Product Length or Height in mm: 118
  • Product weight in grams: 39
  • Material composing the product: Plastic, Brass
  • Form Factor Type: Round Pen
  • Decorative style: Classic
  • 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: Not applicable
  • Fire button type: No button, suction trigger
  • Number of buttons making up the interface, including touch zones if they are present: 0
  • User interface button type: No other button
  • Quality of the interface button (s): Not applicable no interface button
  • Number of parts in the product: 3
  • Number of threads: 0
  • Quality of the threads: Not applicable on this mod - No thread
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Vapelier's note on quality feelings: 4.7 / 5 4.7 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

On a strict aesthetic level, here is a successful bet. Borrowing largely the typical design of Montblanc pens, the Wantoo exudes a class that is very much due to the simplicity of the line. Elegance seems to have been the watchword of the creatives who looked at the cradle of the object. Dressed all in black and encircled by a gilded brass ring with the Cirkus and Wantoo coats of arms, the object imposes with a sobriety bordering on grace.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

At the tactile level, it's also very exciting. The slightly rubbery coating that covers the plastic is soft to the touch and allows a consistent grip. The weight is very low, of the order of forty grams, which makes the object pleasant in the hand. Its small size also allows an excellent grip and a certain discretion of the gesture.

Anatomically, it is very simple but functional. Below the device, we find the micro-USB socket which will be used for recharging. Just above, two leds in a sharp gaze tell us how the device works when in use. Between the leds and the ring is the proprietary 500mAh battery, a comfortable autonomy for this type of vaporizer. Note at this level the presence of a useful vent in case of accidental degassing. Above the middle ring there is the location for the cartridge which can be filled with the liquid of your choice. the object ends with a cap that can be removed by pulling on it, thus revealing the location we were talking about above. Then, according to your choice, we will find either the drip-tip provided, or one of the famous filters.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

The construction calls for no negative comments and neither does the finish. It's clean, neat and the object is rewarding. The quality is there!

Functional features

  • Type of chipset used: Owner
  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through an adjustment by thread.
  • Lock system ? Electronic
  • Quality of the locking system: Excellent, the chosen approach is very practical
  • Features offered by the mod: Protection against short circuits from the atomizer, Temperature control of the atomizer resistances
  • Battery compatibility: Proprietary batteries
  • Does the mod support stacking? No
  • Number of batteries supported: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • Does the mod keep its configuration without a battery? Not applicable
  • Does the mod offer a recharge feature? Charging function possible via Micro-USB
  • Is the recharge function passthrough? Yes
  • 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? No
  • Maximum diameter in mm of compatibility with an atomizer: Not applicable
  • 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

As one can imagine given the purpose of the Wantoo, the functionalities are reduced to their simplest expression. No adjustment, no switch, no fuss, it is about convincing smokers without taking their head with technical data that they probably do not want to go into deeper. However, a few details show that the designers wanted to push the plug further.

First, the suction triggering of the draft is optimal, superior to many competitors. Very little latency observed and no bug, it's really perfect.

Then, the Wantoo is equipped with an anti-short-circuit safety device, always useful in the event of a leak from the bottom of the cartridge which would put the two brass poles in contact that can be seen at the bottom of the dedicated location.

And finally, the Wantoo also has a dry-hit detector, which, by controlling the temperature of the resistance, will estimate whether or not there is liquid left in the cartridge. This is to prevent neophytes from the unpleasant burnt flavor when the capillary starts to burn (does that remind you of something?).

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

The 1.2ml cartridges are cylinders comprising a cotton wad and a resistance of 1.4Ω. At the top, we can see two small holes responsible for accommodating the (fine) tips of the vials for filling. One of the holes used to fill and the other to release the air which will be replaced by the liquid. The system will certainly remind the oldest of the cartomizers that were used during prehistoric times. However, it is effective. Like what some old technologies are still useful to participate in the evolution of the vape. VDLV recommends changing the cartridge every two weeks, which seems consistent to me because after a week of vape I don't feel any sagging flavors or other parasitic inconveniences. It will cost you € 9.90 for three cartridges, which is affordable in view of the proclaimed longevity.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

To this, it will be necessary to add the purchase of the filters which are at 3.00 € the ten, which is 0.30 € per filter knowing this: the non-flavored filter can last about a week if you do not drool over it too abundantly. The menthol filter will diffuse its minty freshness for a day. In the balance sheet, if we except the liquid, we end up at around 14.85 € / month for cartridges, 1.50 € / month for simple filters and 9.00 / month for menthol filters. This determines a price between 14.85 € / month if you use the drip-tip, 16.35 € / month if you use non-flavored filters and 23.85 € / month if you use menthol filters.

In any case, it is a very advantageous usage rate since in the worst case, you will spend 23.85 € plus approximately 36 € in cash, which is certainly 59.85 € / month but also less than 2 € per day! Seen from this basely financial angle, vape will cost you much less than smoking ...

One last info before giving up for a few minutes because my children have prepared pancakes to taste it, do not use any liquid whose proportion of vegetable glycerin exceeds 50%. This will damage your resistance. So, find out about the e-liquids that you will put in it.

On the other hand, do not hesitate to get advice on the ideal nicotine level for your personal case from the seller. If you are a heavy smoker (more than one pack per day), take at least 16mg / ml. If you smoke less than a pack a day, you can opt for 12mg / ml. If you don't smoke… well don't smoke !!!

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

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

Your Cirkus Wantoo will be delivered to you in a transparent pouch such as a make-up bag including:

  • The device itself served in a sturdy cardboard box.
  • A USB / Micro USB cable.
  • An empty refillable cartridge.
  • A menthol filter.
  • An unflavored filter.
  • A very interesting booklet dismantling the received ideas on the vape by the analytical demonstration and quotes from studies.
  • Bristol board summarizing the major functional elements.
  • A very complete instruction manual.
  • Three different e-liquids from the Authentique de Cirkus collection, all renowned and of good composition, in every sense of the word.
  • A set of spare gaskets for your drip-tip and your cap sealing the location of the cartridge.

A very complete kit therefore but, as the children did not leave me pancakes, I will still be grumpy by deploring the absence of an additional cartridge to give the beginner a little time to adapt before run to his dealer and a few filters (2 or 3) of replacement for the same reason.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

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 batteries: Not applicable, the battery is only rechargeable
  • 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

In use, the first thing that strikes is the energy autonomy which is far superior to anything that has been done so far in the category. The credit lies with the 500mAh battery which sends back to the locker room the usual 150 or even 300mAh batteries that usually equip the primo mod pods.

When refueling, I give you a tip. Do not fill your cartridge too quickly so that the liquid has time to descend along the cotton pad. You will see it, this one darkens as it gets wet and you stop when the bottom is reached and the color of the cotton is even. If you fill too quickly, you will overfill and your fluid may leak out from the underside of the cartridge. So be cool!

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

The autonomy in liquid will necessarily depend on your frequency of vape but let's say that I found it correct but nothing more. Without being voracious, the system still requires its dose of juice to work well.

The flavors, considering the category of the device, are quite flattering, round and quite precise. The hit is quite light in 12mg / ml, we feel that the device will be more comfortable with higher rates. The power is medium but very well calibrated for palates not yet vaped. The draft, meanwhile, oscillates from mega-tight to very tight depending on whether you are using the filters or the drip-tip. The production of vapor is honorable, still in relation to the category and quite faithfully imitates a cloud of smoke.

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

In short, difficult to make more cigarette-like than the Wantoo. Unless I am allergic to electricity, I don't see what can prevent a smoker from switching with this device!

Recommendations for use

  • Type of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are owners on this mod
  • Number of batteries used during the tests: The batteries are proprietary / Not applicable
  • With what type of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? The cartridges supplied exclusively
  • With which model of atomizer is it advisable to use this product? The cartridges provided
  • Description of the test configuration used: As planned by the manufacturer
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: As intended by the manufacturer

Was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.6 / 5 4.6 5 out of stars

The mood ticket of the reviewer

Well, I got some pancakes so it's getting better!

Wantoo is good news in the fight against tobacco aberration. Faithful to its model while being devoid of its murderous molecules, the pen from Cirkus could well write a new page of history and contribute to the liberation of our smoking friends.

Finally, VDLV has further proven its intelligence by democratizing a product which, without it, would have remained confidential and by playing on its important network to spread the good news.

Beautiful, smart, autonomous, safe and ultimately inexpensive, the Wantoo demonstrates the extent of its talent by offering not the same as the others but a better thought-out alternative to pick up the smoker where he is by offering him, especially if he still mourns the disappearance of his favorite menthol cigarettes, a way out of smoking and a doorway to vaping.

Menthol filters + beautiful object + good liquids = Very high potential !!! And so, a Top Pod, of course ...

Wantoo Cirkus by VDLV

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About the Author

59 years old, 32 years of cigarettes, 12 years of vaping and happier than ever! I live in Gironde, I have four children of whom I am gaga and I like roast chicken, Pessac-Léognan, good e-liquids and I am a vape geek who takes responsibility!