REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT JONES
ORCA SOLO
SPECS:
Tank capacity: 1.5ml
Battery capacity: 800mAh internal cell
Power output: 7W-12W
Charging: Micro-USB
PROS
- GOOD FLAVOUR AND VAPOUR
PRODUCTION FOR ITS SIZE
- BATTERY LIFE AND QUICK CHARGE
MAKE IT A RELIABLE ON THE GO
- VERY USER FRIENDLY
CONS
- CERAMIC COIL STRUGGLES WITH
THICKER E-LIQUIDS
EASY FILLING SYSTEM
So far, 2018 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for mouth-to-lung fans
and beginners to vaping alike. All in one (AIO) kits are becoming more
streamlined with each iteration and the Vaporesso Orca Solo kit is no
exception.
It’s a rather dainty device that slips into the pocket almost completely
undetected and has a minimalist aesthetic which should appeal to
most. It certainly shouldn’t be off-putting to smokers who aren’t so keen
on the more flamboyant devices available.
There are two coil options available with the kit. The 1.3ohm OC CELL
coil incorporates ceramic into the wicking process, which is marketed
as extending the life of the coil, since it is more heat resistant than
cotton. I’ve had a mixed bag of experiences in the past with ceramic
wicking, but here it works well, provided you use thinner e-liquids.
I found anything up to a 60/40 VG/PG ratio to be great. For such a
small coil, it produces good flavour and a nice little cloud of vapour too.
Vaporesso market the Orca Solo as having “Flash Heat” technology,
and I must say there is little to no ramp up time, which is perfect for
getting an instantaneous nicotine hit.
The other coil provided is the 1.3ohm OC coil. This one does away with
the ceramic wicking and performs better in my eyes. I found it provided
more intense flavour, slightly improved vapour production and had the
added benefit of increased wicking efficiency. Using the OC coil, 70/30
VG/PG e-liquids posed no problem, which does open the device up to
more options.
The adjustable airflow ring on the Orca is simplistic but welcome. It
allows the user to really dial in the experience, from an extremely
restrictive mouth-to-lung, all the way up to an airier draw that is more
reminiscent of a shisha pipe, but not quite a direct-to-lung experience.
I personally found setting the airflow to a third of the way open gave
me great flavour and a satisfying restriction for high strength nicotine
e-liquids.
The 800mAh internal battery makes this kit one of the more reliable
stealth devices I’ve used. I found that when using 18mg e-liquids, the
battery would last me for most of the day, and the onboard 1A quick
charging ensured minimal down time.
Overall, the Vaporesso Orca is a fantastic choice for beginners, or
experienced vapers who require a small mouth-to-lung kit that provides
a satisfying and consistent high-nicotine experience. During my time
using it, I didn’t run into any issues to speak of and it remains to be one
of my most used stealth devices.
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