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In a sea of options, finding the perfect vape tank is kind of impossible.

The phrase, ‘finding a needle in a haystack,’ springs to mind.

The crucial thing you have to remember is this: there are literally hundreds of vape tank options out there.

Hundreds.

Therefore, finding the best of the best is ALWAYS going to be hard.

Even more so if you’re new to vaping (as I’m sure many of you reading this are).

And then you have online blogs. I love the vape scene and most of our brothers and sisters that contribute online.

But far too often I see SMOK tanks recommended as the best vape tank options. And this is frankly insane.

SMOK tanks suck. Big time!

Yes, they’re popular. And, yes, they’re everywhere. But this is down to SMOK’s impressive distribution. Not the quality of its products.

Seriously.

SMOK coils are terrible and will cost you a small fortune to run in the medium to long-term.

I’m talking $30-$40 per month on them.

And that is no good. Not in 2018…

The #1 Tank I Recommend The Most…

Every country has a leader or a king. And every year, the vaping scene has a dominate sub ohm tank.

In 2017, it was the UWELL Valyrian, for instance.

And while the Valyrian is still one of the best options around right now, it has well and truly been dispatched by HorizonTech’s Falcon Tank.

The Falcon Tank

The Falcon Tank: A Flawless Sub Ohm Tank With Immense Coils (That Last AGES) And RDA-Grade Flavor. And Best of All It Retails For Less Than $30!

Nothing is perfect. If things were then we’d never have any progress.

Things can always be improved. And that’s great; it means we get new stuff year after year.

But the Falcon Tank is just about as good as it gets with respect to sub ohm tanks right now.

Why’s that?

There are four main reasons for this. And they are as follows:

• RDA-Grade Flavor – It Might Be A Sub-Ohm Tank, But The Falcon Delivers RDA-Grade Flavor. And That is Hugely Significant.
• Excellent Mesh Coils – HorizonTech Makes Some of The Best Mesh Coils in The Business. They Last Forever And They Kick Out Market-Leading Flavor.
• Design – The Falcon Tank is Beautifully Designed. The Machining is Flawless and it Holds 5ML of E Juice.
• Pitch-Perfect Airflow – The Airflow on The Falcon Tank is Smooth and Perfectly Engineered. The Vape is Smooth and The Flavors are Massive.

These four elements combined made for one of the best performing vape tanks our team of reviewers have ever encountered.

It is flawless with respect to flavor and overall performance. And the mesh coils? Forget about it! They’re stunning, easily the best on the market right now.

The Falcon Tank is Available In A Range of Frankly Insane Color Options. There’s About 20 Altogether, I Think… Either Way, You’re Sure To Find One That is Perfect For Your Style

This is why the Falcon Tank has constantly topped VapeBeat’s Guide To The Best Vape Tanks for nearly the entirety of 2018.

There are other options, as you’ll see in the Best Vape Tanks Guide, but none can really hold a candle to the Falcon tank with respect to flavor and overall performance.

The Falcon tank exceeds in key areas that are vitally important when you’re talking about sub ohm vape tanks:

🚀It Has Long-Lasting Coils
🚀It Produces Market-Leading Flavor
🚀It Looks Great
🚀And It Isn’t Too Expensive

Nailing every, single one of these factors is tricky. Hardly no-one manages to pull it off…

But HorizonTech has managed to do it with the Falcon tank.

And this is why I believe the Falcon Tank ($29.95 w/ FREE SHIPPING) is the perfect vape tank option right now.

For Less Than $30 (And With Free Shipping) It Is Kind of Impossible Not To Love The Falcon Tank.

No other vape tank on market right now is as good as the Falcon when it comes to coil performance, coil longevity, and flavor performance.

It really is in a class of its own.

And for under $30, that is insanely impressive!

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RTA tanks can be fiddly beasts, so getting one right takes A LOT of work, engineering know-how, and plenty of experience. You can’t blag it, basically. You NEED to know what you’re doing.

That is why the good RTAs, the ones that we recommend in our Best RTA Guide, are very few and far between. Even today.

But what if there was an RTA that was easy to wick, easy to build on, never leaked, and produced brilliant flavor? Would that be the perfect RTA? It’d be damn close…

The Perfect RTA

I’ve tested a TON of RTA tanks during the past 12 months; most were OK, some were utter rubbish, and a few were very good.

But there was one RTA that stood out ahead of ALL the other RTAs, whichever way I sliced it.

And that RTA is the OBS Engine 2.

Why The OBS Engine 2 Is Damn Near Perfect

Silver + Black

It just works, basically. There is zero fuss with this tank. It doesn’t leak, as the airflow is at the top and it is a breeze to wick.

The deck is kinda unusual, in that, you have to basically install the coils upside down, but once you’ve done that the install is fairly simple.

The flavor is where it’s at though; it’s HUGE and precise and you can pull out 100% of your E Juice’s notes.

I like the Augvape INTAKE RTA for many of the same reasons listed above. It looks good, it vapes well, and it is 100% leak-proof.

But the OBS Engine 2 wipes the floor with it in the flavor department.

Like, totally, 100% wipes the floor with it.

OBS Engine 2 vs Augvape Intake RTA

The INTAKE RTA is easier to build on, I’ll give Augvape that. But for flavor and airflow, the OBS Engine 2 is easily 2018’s #1 RTA right now.

Especially if you’re after a dual-coil RTA that can handle high-power vaping. If that sounds like you, the OBS Engine 2 is legit what you’ve been waiting for.

The AFC (Top-Mounted, Of Course)

I honestly haven’t used a better RTA in all my time vaping. And that’s a LONG time filled with A LOT of tanks.

What OBS has achieved here is exceptional, so hats off to those guys for well and truly nailing the dual-coil RTA.

OBS Engine 2: Things I Like (And Some Things I Don’t)

The thing I like most about the OBS Engine 2 is that it works; it doesn’t screw up when you least expect it; it never leaks; it always gives brilliant, precise flavor; and it wicks consistently every time.

These are all massive USPs for an RTA, in my book. And there are too few RTAs around right now that actually get this right.

I love the INTAKE RTA, for instance, but I find its airflow a little too restrictive and this, in turn, affects the flavor.

It’s still good, but it’s only when you use an RTA like the OBS Engine 2 that you realize just how bigger difference things like coil positioning and airflow make to things like flavor performance.

For me, though, the big wins for the OBS Engine 2 are as follows:

⚡Flavor – It’s Legit Off The Charts
⚡The Deck – Yeah, It’s Weird But It’s Easy Enough To Use
⚡Side-Fill Port – You Refill It Via An Access Port Below The Top Cap
⚡Top-Mounted Airflow – This Ensures NO Leaks

And then there’s the price: it’s less than $30 – and that is fantastic value for money, especially when you consider how much some RTAs retail for (hello, Vandy Vape Kylin Mini).

Things I Don’t Like?

Pretty few and far between, really. But if I was having a nitpick, I’d highlight the following things:

⚡Side-Fill Port Isn’t Great – Weird E Juice Bottles (Like M-Turk’s) Don’t Fit Well
⚡The Design Won’t Please Everyone

And that’s literally it; it took me ages to find even one fault with this RTA, and both definitely aren’t deal breakers in any way, shape or form.

Bottomline? Perfect Don’t Exist But This One’s Damn Close

Obviously, perfection is unobtainable. That’s kind of how it works. All we can do is aspire towards something near to it.

If you can do that and succeed, you’re winning.

And this is exactly what OBS have done here. It’s taken an already great tank, the original OBS Engine, ironed out the kinks, and made it truly spectacular.

The ENGINE 2 RTA (Black N’ Gold)

The flavor, the deck, the vapor production… Oh my, it’s all so good.

So while perfection does not exist, I think it is fairly safe to say that the OBS Engine 2 is just about as close as we’ll get in 2018 when it comes to RTA tanks.

This is why it is currently ranked #1 on VapeBeat’s Best RTA 2018 Guide.

And I reckon it’ll be stuck up there for a good long while to come as well…

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If you’re after seriously high strength CBD oil you’re in luck.

Big time.

Thanks to relaxation in regulation, it is now easy to get hold of high strength CBD oil and vape juice.

Most CBD oil – like 90% – is low-strength, meaning you have to take quite a bit of it to feel any effects. Even more so if you’re using it for pain management.

However, you do have options when it comes to High Strength CBD Oil, and my personal preference right (i.e. what I’m using) is Hot Juice’s CBD products.

Why’s that? Simple: they make great products. It’s 100% Kosher, Non-GMO, and is made from locally sourced products.

All things I like to see.

You can check out VapeBeat’s review of Hot Juice’s CBD E Juice for a wider picture of the company’s products.

High Strength CBD Oil – My #1 Pick Right Now

The other reason I love Hot Juice’s CBD vape juice?

Hot Juice also does a 5000mg strength CBD vape juice line – and it is very good. And because the CBD is blended with E Juice, you don’t get any of that yucky CBD flavor.

And, yes, you did read that correctly: 5000mg CBD!

But the best thing about this way of taking CBD is that it just tastes like regular E Juice, but with the added benefit of CBD.

It’s a blend, you see. CBD is present (in massive quantities) but the flavor of it is not, giving you, effectively, the best of both worlds.

High Strength CBD Vape Juice Flavors

Hot Juice carries a range of flavors too. It does everything from Tobacco to Pineapple, and everything else in between.

I like cereal-flavored E Juice, so my current preference from the Hot Juice lineup is Dreamberry Waffles and Peach Utopia. Both are great and proper tasty.

You can check out the full range of flavors here – there’s 11 all in, I think.

Why Should You Take CBD?

Simple: there are a ton of benefits associated with regularly supplementing with CBD, according to HealthLine.

Why CBD ROCKS!

The big ones for me are as follows:

• Reduces Anxiety
• Improves Skin
• Reduces Acne
• Good For Heart Health
• Neuro-Protective Properties
• Reduces Depression

But these are just the tip of the iceberg, really. I take it because it helps with stress and anxiety, two things I’ve suffered from my entire adult life.

CBD Oil For Athletes (No, Really…)

In a bid to improve performance and recovery, many athletes are now turning to CBD to help them up their game and improve the conditioning of their bodies.

Why? Simple: CBD helps with inflammation and can help muscles recover faster from strenuous exercise, according to Floyd’s of Leadville.

Beyond this, notes Leaf Science, CBD supplementation can alleviate nerves and anxiety on game day, helping athletes to perform better through a reduction in anxiety.

Crazy, right?

CBD is also good for your immune system and can help with things like appetite and weight control.

No wonder Big Pharma didn’t want this stuff readily available on market! It must be losing money hand over foot to CBD companies.

CBD is Natural. It Comes From Hemp. And Hemp Is AWESOME!

And remember: CBD is a natural compound with very few side-effects compared to synthetic compounds like painkillers and other pharmaceutical drugs that play havoc with your liver and mental faculties.

This is why I am a huge advocate of CBD. I like that it is natural.

Cool CBD Infographic (Image Source)

I’ve also been a huge believer in the power of hemp for many years. It is truly wonderful stuff that can help with aches and pains and debilitating conditions like anxiety and depression.

The research is emerging to support the use of CBD for numerous conditions, as well as looking closely at safety, side effects, and long-term effects.

There are some valid concerns about long-term use that must be tested before CBD can be recommended for other diseases. As one approach to pain management, it is seen as an alternative option to the addicting narcotics.

The use of CBD oil might complement a medical approach to treating physical and mental diseases” – Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT

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New to vaping? Thinking about getting a vape pen? Torn between a JUUL or a Blu e-cig? No worries, you’re in the right place!

In this post we’re going to be taking a look at both vape pens, how they work, and, in the end, help you decide which is the best vape pen for your needs.

The pitch and function of both the JUUL and the Blu e-cig is very similar. Both companies are going after the same demographic: current smokers that are looking to quit.

For this reason, Blu and JUUL have made their respective products as similar to actually smoking as possible. You get the same sensation and the same level of nicotine, only it tastes a lot better (and is 95% safer, of course).

I have both of these vape pen devices and I have used them both pretty extensively, so what follows is my own personal, appraisal of both based on a couple of month’s worth of usage.

First, let’s take a look at each device individually.

The JUUL

JUUL is extremely popular, both in the US and UK. Of all the vape brands in operation today, JUUL is the most well known. It’s also one of the youngest brands too.

JUUL makes one device (and yes, it’s called JUUL).

The JUUL is a small, lightweight device that runs an internal battery. The E Juice is stored on pods (these are called JUUL Pods) which are inserted into the top of the device.

How it works is simple: make sure the device is charged, then insert a JUUL Pod and take a drag. And that’s it – it is incredibly simple.

JUUL Pod Flavors List

You have the following flavors to choose from. Please note: JUUL is a closed system, meaning you CANNOT add your own E Juice (though there are unofficial ways around this).

Right now, JUUL offers the following flavors:

• Mango
• Mint
• Virginia Tobacco
• Cucumber Flavor
• Creme Flavor
• Classic Menthol
• Fruit Medley
• Classic Tobacco

JUUL Pods run Nic Salts E Juice which is a lot stronger than normal E Juice. The reason? For a bigger hit that is closer to what you get from an actual cigarette.

The flavors, while limited, are very good.

My personal favorite is Mango. I could vape that stuff all day long – and I sometimes do!

Each JUUL Pod lasts for about 200 puffs; that’s around the same time as a pack of 20 cigarettes.

JUUL Battery Life & Performance

The JUUL battery life isn’t great. But it is a small device, so this kind of goes without saying.

The battery will last for about the duration of a JUUL Pod, so, again, around 200 puffs.

Performance is very good, however: you get excellent vapor production and extremely precise flavor. And because of the Nic Salts, you get your fix quicker and do not need to vape as much.

This is why battery life shouldn’t be too much of a concern.

The Blu E-Cig – Is It Any Good?

Again, the Blu e-cig is remarkably similar to JUUL. It is more or less the same kind of deal, in that it is a closed system that runs on pods. The pods also run on Nic Salts E Juice too.

The design is different though. The Blu looks and feels slightly more robust than the JUUL. It’s thicker and longer and has more rounded edges than the more angular JUUL.

This means it is super-portable and will fit pretty much anywhere on your person. I tend to keep mine in my pocket when I’m using it. When it’s in there you barely notice it.

Bottomline: there is very little to separate these two devices in terms of how they look and how they handle.

They’re both elegant, portable vape pens and neither takes up any room in your pocket.

Blu myBlu Flavors

Blu’s pods are called myBlu and unlike JUUL it offers A LOT of choice when it comes to flavors – about four times as much as JUUL.

In this respect, Blu is a way better option. If flavor choice is important to you, Blu has way more to offer than JUUL.

Here’s a breakdown of Blu’s myBlu flavors:

• Tobacco
• Menthol
• Blueberry
• Strawberry Mint
• Menthol
• Blue Ice
• Bourbon Caramel
• Cafe Latte
• Eucalyptus Lemon
• Cherry Crush
• Ginseng Ginger
• Green Apple
• Mango Apricot
• Tobacco Creme
• Coconut Breeze

Again, Blu’s pods are filled with Nic Salts E Juice, so you’re going to get a nice hit when you vape them.

Blu’s pods are also cheaper than JUUL’s – you can pick a pack up for as little as $9.99 (versus $15 for a pack of JUUL Pods).

Blu Starter Kit Performance & Battery Life

Another area where Blu has JUUL beat is battery life. It’s better by quite a margin in this context. On top of this, you can charge the Blu e-cig using microUSB which is super-handy.

The JUUL requires a propriety charging dock, and if you forget it, you’re basically screwed if you want to charge up the device. This has happened to me multiple times and it is NOT fun.

With the Blu, all you gotta do is find or borrow a microUSB charger and you can top her up to almost full in about 30 minutes or so. This is an infinitely preferable method for charging than JUUL’s.

Each myBlu pod will last around a full day. In my experience, they tend to do a little more than this, providing you aren’t chain-vaping it all day long.

The flavors are very decent too. Ditto the vapor production. Chuck in better battery life and the fact that is cheaper to run than the JUUL, and it is starting to look like the Blu ecig is superior to the JUUL.

Blu PROS

• Better Battery Life
• Cheaper To Run
• More Choice With Flavors
• Super-Portable

JUUL or Blu – What’s The Best Vape Pen To Get?

I’ve tried to be as fair as possible to both vape pens. Neither device is perfect, and both have imperfections.

But I do think Blu has some pretty major advantages over JUUL. The most notable of which are as follows:

• It’s Cheaper – Both For The Device & Its Pods
• Battery Life – The Blu Has Better Battery Life
• Flavors – Blu Offers More Flavor Options Than JUUL

I do actually prefer the way JUUL’s pods taste, but for overall choice and price, Blu’s way of doing things is kind of more appealing (and also cheaper in the short and long run).

Best Deals For Blu Intense Starter Kit & JUUL Starter Kit

DirectVapor | $9.99 (Down From $29.98) + Includes 1x myBlu Pods

JUUL Starter Kit | $35.95 + Includes 1x JUUL Pods

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