Thursday 23 May 2019

Eleaf iTap Pod System

Pod systems are all the rage at the moment in the vaping industry, and rightly so. They are small, discreet, user friendly and can appeal to both seasoned vapers, and newcomers alike.
The iTap from eLeaf is an ideal option for MTL vaping, as well as tight DTL inhales too.



SPECS

Size: 20.0*16.0*102.3mm
Weight: 42.7g
Liquid capacity: 2ml
Battery capacity: 800mAh
Output wattage: 30W max
Resistance range: 0.4Ω-3.0Ω

BOX CONTENTS

1×iTap battery
1×iTap cartridge
1×GS Air S 1.6ohm Head
1×GS Air 0.75ohm Head
1×QC USB Cable
1×User Manual

The iTap is a simple to use yet effective pod system designed with great care and includes features such as replaceable coil heads, adjustable airflow and dry burn protection.

The iTap currently comes in 3 colours, matte black, blue and a brushed silver.

Battery-wise, the iTap boasts a decent 800mAh internal battery, and seemed to last me about half a day of moderated usage. A light indicates battery level, as follows, a green light means 100%-60%, blue is 59% - 20% and red is 0%-19% .

Ergonomically, the mouth piece is very effective, and it's relatively unique shape proves to be extremely comfortable when inhaling. It is an average size in terms of pod systems, and fits nicely in your grasp. There is a satisfying weight to this kit, and does not feel flimsy nor too bulky.

The iTap can take GS Air coils, and the GS Air S 1.6ohm coils are constructed using SS316L, meaning that is ideal for MTL vaping, and high nicotine eLiquids. One of the defining features of this kit would be the way it utilises a dry burn protection when vaping, reducing the risk of getting a burnt coil.

The base of the pod itself features an adjustable airflow ring, making both tight and loose draws possible. Personally, I enjoyed using the tighter inhale, as it increased the throat hit.
The pod has the standard 2ml capacity, and is conveniently filled through holes in the bottom.

Eleaf has decided to include some important safety features on this kits, including, over charge protection, over discharge protection, over current protection, 15s cut off and short circuit protection too. 

Overall, the iTap was a great all rounder if you are looking at purchasing a pod kit. Lets have a look at the positives and negatives I came across...


Pros
There was a satisfying hit when using the 1.6ohm GS Air coil
I really appreciated the adjustable airflow
Flavour was decent, even for a MTL setup

Cons
Battery life was not amazing, however it charged fairly quickly.
It would have been nice to have a slightly larger selection of colours




With thanks to UKVB for sending this kit to me to review honestly and pragmatically