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Happy New Year


A quick post before I go out to celebrate the new year. Whatever you're doing and wherever you are I wish you a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2015. Thanks for visiting and reading my blog, I plan on making it bigger and better next year and already have some plans in motion.

As far as Golden Greek is concerned, Imeo has a few things lined up which I'll cover in a future post and there are some exciting GG releases on the horizon. For now though enjoy the last day of 2014 and I'll see you next year!

All the best,

Lee

New GG Seller

There is a new GG seller, this one in Spain. Imeo announced the news on ECF recently but I only just caught it. You can visit the site at this link.

The Golden Greek Store

The site is looking good and has some stock listed, I'm sure it will have more stuff as they grow. I wish them every success, it's always nice to have more buying choices.

Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays

Not much to update on for the last couple of days. Sales of the GG4S seem to have gone well with lots of people very happy with their devices. I saw the 4S below on ECF. Shiny version looks really nice although this was done by it's owner - Telephunken in Madrid. He is also responsible for the amazing GG4S video at the bottom of this post.


With VIR, Proteus, Tilemahos V2 and perhaps more to look forward to, next year should start with a bang. This year has been an incredible year for Golden Greek and I hope next year brings us even more devices and surprises.

Anyway no matter what your religion or how you celebrate this time of year, I wish you all the best. I will be busy the next few days but will try to keep you updated with any new developments.




EDIT

There is also this GG4S by mrZoSo who might have been the first with a shiny 4S. I thought I better add it so people could see it. Both of the polishing jobs are outstanding so kudos to both users.



Cloud Chasing Revisited

Since I last wrote about cloud chasing I have been doing a lot of research and experimenting. I said previously that I shouldn't knock something until I tried it. Well I've tried it and......it's very addictive. I had got a monster of a mod from my wife as a gift, you can see it below. It's a Dreadnaught clone, I know - I know, don't shoot me. Anyway I've been trying sub ohm builds on it as it's built like a tank, if anything went wrong it wouldn't be one of my GG's that got wrecked.


The first thing that surprised me was how easy it is to get nice thick, clouds of vapour. Dropping under my usual 1 ohm limit produced immediate results. Nothing competition worthy but satisfying none the less. I began running two set ups, Dreadnaught sub ohm and GG with Ithaka around 1ohm. Both have their advantages but I preferred the GG as it was giving more flavour. And less of a strain on my arms, that Dreadnaught is HEAVY!

What I needed was something in between the two set ups, a nice small GG capable of some good sub ohm builds that could take a small dripper on top. I know if I really wanted to I could do a sub ohm build on any of the tanks I have but I would rather use something with a three post set up. Anyway along came the GG4S, the answer to my problem. It really is a fantastic mod, the more I look at it and use it, the more I love it.

I have a Dark Horse dripper that fits perfectly on the GG4S so I was ready to try some GG sub ohming. My results are total awesomeness. Huge clouds, great flavour and at the same time a very good looking mod. It is amazing how something so small performs so well. I have been alternating between lung hits and mouth to lung and found I enjoy both equally. I never thought trying sub ohm builds could change my vaping experience so much.

I was wrong about cloud chasing, it's a culture all of it's own and one that I judged wrongly. Cloud chasing is not for everyone but it offers a great addition to the vaping community. It is very much to do with being cool and sometimes even sexy. Another big part of it is fun. It's enjoyable and there's an exciting edge to it. I've found so many new vapers, shops and different mods I've never seen before. It has been a revelation.

I'm learning more as I go along but wanted to share my experience so far with you. I'm on a bit of a cloud chasing high at the moment and this GG4S with a Dark Horse is really blowing me away. If you get a chance try it out, it's an awesome set up.

One last thing. A quick reminder that I have some clothing for sale over at 160GEAR. I'm the sort of person who hates to promote my own stuff but the search engine for Spreadshirt doesn't bring my shop up. I think it's invisible. If you need some new vaping threads visit the shop by clicking the picture below. Thanks!
























GG4S - First Impressions

I have been lucky enough to get my hands on the hottest new GG mod, the small, the beautiful GG4S. I want to share my first impressions not a review as I haven't got any atties set up at the moment I can really test it with. I did quickly try my Tilemahos on it and it hits really hard but as I have the GG4S without AD I couldn't really give it a proper test.

GG4S with an 18650 battery

The size is really impressive. Small and light but very well made. The very clean lines of the flat top and bottom give the GG4S a classy look. With a nice flush fitting RDA this will look amazing. The use of space is clever too, hardly any extra length added with a battery inside. It's also very easy to adjust for the length of your battery, just twist and go.

GG4S top and GG4S next to Esterigon

The 'upside down' logo doesn't really bother me, I understand what Imeo wanted to do although the way I hold it I couldn't see the logo while using the GG4S. I will say that the logo itself is very finely made, a lot more detail is visible compared to the CNC work on the Tilemahos for example. If I had a choice I would have preferred the logo right side up but that is a minor quibble. The button the logo is engraved on is very easy to use, either with a pinky or your palm. It's nice and soft too so there is no huge amount of force needed to use it.

GG4S firing cap with 'upside down' logo

The threads on the tubes of GG4S are some of the finest theads I've seen. They are perfectly smooth and there is no resistance when adjusting the tubes. The feel of the threads add to the feel of the device, giving it the impression of being a high end device. The threads are really nice in operation.


GG4S threads

 
Overall my first impression of the GG4S is very positive. There are a lot of people that really like the simpler types of mod. Clean lines and simple construction is very stylish and very fashionable right now. The GG4S fills a small gap in the GG line up for people looking for something sleek to put their atties on. The ease of use with both the button and the tubes is great. No need for messing about trying to get the device set up, you simply twist into position and you're set.

GG4S

I think of all the GG's I own the GG4S is one of the coolest. Small, light, understated and good looking. GG4S is very worthy of a place in the GG range. I love how easy it is to use and how smart it looks and would recommend this to anyone considering buying one.

Once again I must thank Imeo and Vasillis for getting this to me. Two very fine gentlemen!

GG4S - Available Soon

E-smokeguru have posted product images of the GG4S, a good sign that they will be available soon. On the website the GG4S is listed under three headings. They are all described as 'monkey style' which is a name given to them by Vasillis. Apparently the way you fire the button reminds him of monkeys! I've cobbled the three images into one so it's easier to compare them.

Images from e-smokeguru

  1. GG4S (Monkey Style) without air control 
  2. GG4S (Monkey Style) with air control and SS CR 
  3. GG4S (Monkey Style) with air control and Brass CR

I have scaled the images together as the GG4S on the right was photographed a little closer than the other two. This gave the impression that it is a lot bigger. I think they look really good, I can't wait to see what people will be putting on top of them.

Talking of atomisers, Imeo has said he's working on Tilemahos V2 which will be 22mm to fit GG4S. I use my V1 Tilemahos daily and I think it's perfect. It will be interesting to see what improvements Imeo comes up with.

GG4S should be available very soon from e-smokeguru and shortly afterwards from fluid and bitfumo. Keep your eyes glued to your preferred vendor for announcements.

EDIT* E-smokeguru will be selling GG4S 16th December at 18:30 Greek time.







More information on the GG4S

It seems that the revelation of Imeo's surprise project has gone down well with users. A new GG is always welcome and GG4S has ticked the boxes for a lot of users. The design is a departure from the usual GG trend and fits in very well with current mod trends. A clean lined, small mod will go down very well with those seeking a more minimal look.

Golden Greek 4S

Here is a quick recap on some of the more important points from the new GG4S thread on ECF. All the information comes from posts Imeo has made.

  • The price has been stated as 79 euros
  • The mod has a length of 76mm and a width of 22mm
  • To surprise GG fans Imeo posted his GG4S video one week before the sale date. This means e-smokeguru will have it on sale in around a week or less and Gino(bitfumo) and Rob(fluid) in about 15 days or less.
  • VIR will not work with GG4S as Imeo didnt want to add any more length to make it compatible with VIR.
  • I made half of GG4S with AD cap and half with the other cap
  • The next batch of GG4S might be made to fit an 18500 and 18350 battery
  • The AD ring has 4 cuts around it so GG4S doesnt roll on flat surfaces.
  • Imeo has said he will be working on Tilemahos V2 to match GG4S
  • So far Imeo says GG4S will be available in only a matt finish

The GG4S looks to me like it sits somewhere between the Stealth and Esterigon. It's a mod that will suit a lot of users and with a very reasonable price point it is a good way for people to get into owning a GG. There are a lot of 22mm atomisers around that would look perfect with a GG4S, the possibilities are endless. The fact that it holds an 18650 and still remains so compact will make this an amazing little mod.

Finally a little news on Proteus. Imeo says in the GG4S thread that his engineer tells him he will be ready in about three days. What he means by this I'm not sure but it sounds as though things are getting back on track. A post Christmas release date is still looking good.

GG4S - New mod from Imeo

While most modders would be happy after finishing development of their latest projects Imeo seems to be always on the go. As we wait for Proteus to get back on track Imeo has been working on a new GG and has released a new video detailing it. Here's a couple of quick screen grabs of the latest mod. The first shows the parts and the second picture shows the GG4S next to a GG Stealth.



What's incredible is that the GG4S in the second picture has an 18650 battery inside and is only a few  millimetres taller than the Stealth with an 18350. The mod has very minimal extra length, keeping it small but still fully functional.

In Imeo's video he covers the points he considered when designing the GG4S, I've summarised the main points here.

Imeo's list of features-
  • very small
  • simple device
  • inexpensive
  • full featured
  • no gaps
  • accept all 18650 batteries 
  • can take 2x18350 batteries stacked
  • small voltage drop no plating
  • air control 
  • auto adjustable centre post, removable for cleaning
  • locking mechanism
  • easy to use from all angles 
  • adjustable button
  • side venting holes
  • stable on flat surface
  • engraving matches
  • easy to clean
  • made from very few pieces no tiny parts
  • great conductivity
So we now know the new creation will be a front button mod called GG4S. The name stems from the fact it will be made from only four pieces. These pieces will be large and easy to use although the total length is only 76mm, making this one of the smallest mods available. As usual this will be a popular mod with GG fans, especially those looking for a GG mod with a nice clean look. Check out the full video below.


317L Stainless Steel Resistance Wire

I recently ordered myself some resistance wire as I wanted to try a thicker gauge than I normally use. The wire I have been using is Kanthal ribbon wire and although I get good results from it I fancied a change. As usual I ordered from the Vape Mesh Company as I find their price and quality very good. The 317L wire is a nice thick gauge and is soft enough to keep it's shape when winding coils.


In researching the wire before I bought it I found some controversy comparing it to the much higher priced Gplat wire. I got 25 meters/82 feet of 317L for £3.49/$5.48, for 4.57 meters/15ft of Gplat it costs £8.62/$13.50. I am not saying the wires are the same composition but there are numerous threads in online forums comparing the two. The prices are certainly very different.

Anyway, since receiving the 317L I have been able to make a few really good coils, a lot better than the Kanthal coils I had been used to making. The wire is so easy to work with I am actually enjoying making coils a lot more and the flavour is as good as any other wire I've used. I recommend this wire if you haven't tried it before.

I have been in touch with the Vape Mesh Company to see if there is any chance of them stocking Titanium wire too. If I hear anything back from them I'll update this thread. Titanium and Stainless steel are the only wires that will work with the upcoming VIR/Proteus so I'm eager to secure a source for these wire types.

If you want to try this wire you can find it at the following link.

317L Stainless Steel










New GG on the way?



Imeo recently asked in the Proteus thread for suggestions from people on what they would like to see incorporated into a new GG. Various answers were given and in reply Imeo posted this response.
"sure Zu, I heard and I think that I made exactly what you want. You will like it very much. In 2 days I will make a video about it and you will see for one more time how GG line makes exactly what people like. New, different, innovated. Just the way you like it!"
I'm still amazed at how Imeo manages to squeeze in more products at the same time as developing others. We'll see in two days what he's come up with, I'm crossing my fingers for a box mod. Whatever it is, hopefully it will help fill the gap until Proteus is ready.




160GEAR - New Shop

Along with Golden Greek products one of my other big loves is art and design so I have decided to put my skills to use and have started an online shop. I will be designing Vape related gear, adding more products as time goes on. For now I just have a couple of items.


I am hoping to grow this idea into something great, it's something I've always wanted to do. If you have a spare minute I'd really appreciate it if you could check the shop out. You can click the image above or the following link.

Instagram

I have signed up for Instagram to post a few pictures for anyone interested. The link is at the top of the page. I plan on taking a picture every day if possible, just for something to do when I run out of things to say.


Here's today's picture. I have been trying out different builds to try and make a cool looking GG. I really like the monster drip tip on this. Sadly it's not a working build. The air holes on the Igo are too small to make this practical. I had bought the Igo for my wife to use but she hasn't even touched it so I might drill out the air holes when I get hold of a drill.

GG RDA

Before you get too excited this is just another of my GG wishes. There is no GG RDA at the moment but I think there should be. It is possible to drip on all of the GG tanks but a proper dripping atty has not surfaced yet. There are quite a few RDA's on the market now and it seems dripping is very popular with all types of users.



The last time I dripped regularly was when I used low resistance 901's on my GGTB. Dripping is a great way of getting good flavour and nice clouds as well as a good way of jumping from one juice to another. A GG RDA could follow current design trends like in the example above. With the new rebuildable parts it is possible to make a great coil but they're not really designed as drippers. A more traditional coil deck would increase user options, allowing for some of the more weird and wonderful coil designs. Even changing to the more common phillips screw type would be a huge help.

Another possibility is for Imeo to have negative posts that are milled in to the design such as the one below. This helps with conductivity and makes for a more solid construction. There is also the possibility of Imeo completely reworking the RDA design and applying his special touch to it. I'm sure Imeo could come up with a dripper to rival anything available right now.


At the end of the day though I know a dripper isn't really on Imeo's radar and this will probably be a dream that never comes true, but it's always nice to dream. I just wish I could make a decent dual coil set up, something I find very difficult with my current GG options.

One last thing, Imeo has said that he has his machines working on another project and that he will show everyone in a video, possibly next week. I don't think he would make a video for an existing product so it has to be something new in my opinion. So keep an eye out for something new soon, it might be a GG Christmas after all.



























Proteus delayed

Just some quick news for those that haven't heard. Imeo has a problem with one of his machines that he is using to assemble Proteus. The machine needs to be fixed before he can continue any work on Proteus.



Unfortunately this means there will be a delay with the release of Proteus, now due sometime after the new year. While this is bad news for those waiting for Proteus at the very least it means Proteus will eventually be made correctly.

This may be a blessing in disguise, as others have pointed out, Christmas post is unreliable at best. Hopefully the faulty machine is up and running soon bringing us one step closer to seeing a Proteus for sale. As many people already know, technology moves fast, I would hate to see too many delays, rendering Proteus redundant before it's even released.

I'll keep my fingers crossed and my eyes open for any more developments.

Pic Of the Month November 2014

This months winner is the appropriately named RiverNut with this fantastic outdoor picture. The  GGTB Woodie looks totally at home in it's surroundings. I wish I had this sort of scenery close to where I live, I love the great outdoors and it doesn't get much better than this picture.


Well done River for a great GG and an awesome photo, I am officially jealous!

Latest Round-up

Bitter-sweet News




Some happy and sad news to start with. If there is any doubt that ecigs are a valuable aid in breaking away from tobacco use, forum user, D Stanley Querfurth's story should serve as a good example of what can be achieved. Here's an edited quote from Stan.

I started with 18mg nicotine and a ego t ...
it took me a few month to get to GG,
but when I began to rebuild my atomisers I also began to mix my own liquid.
I reduced the nicotine level every time I had to mix new liquid..
Today I am off any nicotine, and after a while
I stopped vaping too..

Stan has been a valued member of the GG forum, posting great pictures of his weird and wonderful set ups as well as offering advice on the compatibility of old and newer GG parts. I'm really happy for Stan that he has been able to reach this goal but I'll miss seeing his posts and pictures.

You can read the full thread HERE.




Proteus


Imeo has stated Proteus will be ready before Christmas. At the time of writing this gives us around 4 weeks to go. It's not too long before people will be able to own their own piece of the latest GG technology. To recap and for anyone new to Proteus here is my huge list of collected information:


  • Proteus will be 100mm in length and 17mm total width
  • It will take a 14500 battery
  • Proteus will be the first 14500 tube battery holder with electronics to keep the voltage steady, something that those batteries need
  • It will be first battery holder mod with removable electronics on it
  • It will have a venting cap for safety just like the GGTS
  • The tube will be engraved with a deep engraving, (My guess is wings and serial number)
  • No springs anywhere inside Proteus (battery or button). Springs are what cause all the problems in any kind of electrical devices
  • Adjustable front cap so battery will always make contact even without a spring
  • AD control (like GGTS)
  • Separate electronic button unit seperate from the main tube, that can be swapped out if electronics fail. 
  • The button has the following functions:

                         lock-unlock option
                         protection if we put battery in the wrong way
                         short cirquit protection
                         boost voltage from 3 to 7,4 volts
                         cut current if button gets pressed more than 14 seconds
                         flat SS button

Pre-production Golden Greek Proteus
Early pre-production Proteus


  • Atomizer detection
  • Working atomizer check
  • Battery check
  • On/Off Mode
  • 18 seconds cutoff
  • Short circuit protection
  • Reverse battery protection
  • Over-discharge battery protection
  • Thermal monitoring
  • Atomizer doesn't work at all when you go from one menu to another, something that saves battery and doesn't annoy the user
  • Watt range: 5-25 with 1 battery and 5-35 with 2 batteries increased by 1 watt per push of the button (please operate Proteus up to 15 watts)
  • You know when you reach the lowest and the upper limit of watts
  • It works with 1 battery 3,7 volt, with 2x3,7 volt batteries and with 2x3 volt batteries
  • Remembers your last set up
  • 8,3 ampere upper limit and 400 mA lowest limit
  • 8 volts upper limit and 0,5 volt lowest limit
  • Resistance range: 0,4-12,5 ohms
  • The smallest and thinnest electronic part today
  • It goes on and off its tube like a mobile card
  • Totally mechanical button. There is no electronic button on the pcba
  • Button comes off for cleaning without any effort. Just grab it with your nails and put it out
  • Five colour led
  • It was VV/VW mode. I left only VW mode and I added 1 more secret feature. Ι will let you know about it when time comes.

There is a pre-order list for Proteus where you can claim a serial number. You can see the list of available serials at the link below.

Available Serial Numbers List


Imeo has also said that sometime soon he will ask that people on the list prepay, to allow them time to confirm their number and pay for it. For anyone wanting more information about Proteus you can get to the Official thread below.

Proteus Official


GG Contest


Finally a reminder to all that every month Imeo gives people a chance to win a GG item in a contest. There should be a new GG contest starting early in December so keep an eye on the forum for your chance to win.






New stock due at e-smokeguru

There should be some new stock up for sale very soon at e-smokeguru. If you have been looking for parts/spares etc or are looking to buy Golden Greek items, you will soon have the chance to get your hands on the latest batch of goodies from Imeo.


Keep checking the site as the time stated by Imeo to sort all the parts is nearly at an end, so Vassilis will be adding them soon.

In case you missed it in an older post this is the list of parts that Imeo sent.

1. Tilemahos drip tip mouthpiece
2. Tilemahos drip tip mouthpiece's cap (1. and 2. are sold together)

Tilemahos hybrid base

Esterigon body long inox SHINED
Esterigon body long inox MAT
Esterigon body long brass SHINED

Ithaka full units
Ithaka new rebuildable part to replace the ceramic version
Ithaka clear windows
Ithaka inox windows

Penelope-Ithaka AD pins

GG Stealth inox shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)

justGG inox shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG inox shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG inox mat (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG inox mat (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG brass shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG brass shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG inox shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG inox shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
justGG inox mat (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG inox mat (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
justGG brass shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG brass shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)

GGTS-JUSTGG-STEALTH buttons

Brass locking and adjustable rings for GGTS-JUSTGG-STEALTH button

I couldn't find any information on the other sellers but I'm sure they will receive similar shipments that should also be available soon. As ususal just keep checking the sites for the new stock.












GrimmGreen Tilemahos Review

There are a host of cig reviwers on YouTube. In contrast to all the lesser reviewers the are a core of more experienced guys who really stand out. One of these is Nick or GrimmGreen who has been around for a long time. I watch a lot of his videos for pure entertainment value, he's a pretty cool and funny guy and one of my favourite vaping YouTubers. He recently posted a quick review of Tilemahos which I'm sharing below.


It might not have been the cleanest build I've ever seen but it shows how there isn't too much effort involved in setting up a Tilemahos. I like the fact Nick didn't break Tilemahos all the way down to the individual parts. Nick shows Tilemahos as a normal user would use it after initial setup. The title, Kayfun Killer, is one I've seen or heard on a few videos. I've never used a Kayfun but I suppose for those that have it serves as a way of comparing the experience. 

As well as doing reviews Nick, along with his wife amber, runs his own ejuice company called Namber Juice. The site says this about their juice -
All the juices on NamberJuice.com are 100% Original Creations, Made in the USA to the highest standards with nothing but the finest ingredients available in the world!
Definitely worth checking out if you are still on your journey to find the perfect juice. You can visit the site at the following link.

Namber Juice


Also you can check out more Grimm Green videos on the YouTubes HERE



















Vaping Style - What's yours?

Despite being a GG only guy I do have different options allowing me to vape in many different ways. Rebuildables offer a huge variety of coil and wicking options. Depending on how I like to vape I can achieve it easily with the equipment I have. There is a good selection of Golden Greek products, with more on the way, that provide every option you could want.

An example of one GG users arsenal of possibilities!
Then there is the world outside GG. The amount of different mods, ecigs and other vaping devices is too huge to count. From cig-a-likes to pipes and box mods there is a device for everyone. You also have different wires, wick, tanks, drippers. The list is endless. On top of all that is the variety of watts, amps, volts and resistance that people use. This last set of variables is what I want to write about today.

Although it's not something I am too concerned with I am aware of the sub-ohm, cloud chasing sub culture within vaping. I do like big clouds but it's something I find I get anyway just using normal builds. I have only tried dual coils a couple of times and have never attempted anything more exotic such as some of the builds you can find on Youtube.

So with this in mind I want to share a recent video that came up on my news feed. It is a short piece by Action 10 news that doesn't go too deep into the subject matter. I liked that the first guy said as well as nicotine, he'd reduced his beer intake too! I also like the fact that a doctor seemed to be recommending vaping to smoking patients.

The reason I wanted to share the video though is the clips of people 'dragging' on their ecigs. To bend over exhaling before taking a monster, eye watering drag, then releasing a bus sized cloud (a bit of an exaggeration) seems over the top and unnatural to me. I like to vape like I smoked. Smooth, easy drags without looking too out of place amongst other smokers. But am I missing out?

I may have this all wrong and these are just examples for the camera or for show. Maybe these guys vape differently at other times. Either way I have no real problem with it, I shouldn't really knock it 'til I've tried it. The news video is at the link below or you can find many more examples online.

Safe To Vape - Action 10 News Special Report

How do you vape? 

I'm sure there are a million answers to this question. but what I'm really interested in finding out is -

  • Do you vape differently to the way you smoked? 
  • Do you sub-ohm? Cloud chase?
  • Do you spend a lot of time and effort on your set up?
  • What set ups do you use?
I look forward to reading any answers.

Coming Soon!

Just a quick post to list what Imeo is sending to suppliers tomorrow. Quite a good number of pieces and featuring a few interesting items. Below is a picture of some of the parts listed, I really like the ESG one. Remember now is the time to start keeping an eye on your favourite sellers site for the new stock coming in.

THE LIST

1. Tilemahos drip tip mouthpiece
2. Tilemahos drip tip mouthpiece's cap (1. and 2. are sold together)

Tilemahos hybrid base

Esterigon body long inox SHINED
Esterigon body long inox MAT
Esterigon body long brass SHINED

Ithaka full units
Ithaka new rebuildable part to replace the ceramic version
Ithaka clear windows
Ithaka inox windows

Penelope-Ithaka AD pins

GG Stealth inox shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth inox mat (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
GG Stealth brass shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)

justGG inox shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG inox shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG inox mat (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG inox mat (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG brass shined (GG wings - deep engraving)
justGG brass shined (GG wings - shallow engraving)
justGG inox shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG inox shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
justGG inox mat (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG inox mat (ESG edition - shallow engraving)
justGG brass shined (ESG edition - deep engraving)
justGG brass shined (ESG edition - shallow engraving)

GGTS-JUSTGG-STEALTH buttons

Brass locking and adjustable rings for GGTS-JUSTGG-STEALTH button


UPDATE - Video added


Pic of the Month - October 2014

My choice for October's top photo goes to this shiny pair from 'Exciter' in Istanbul. Despite there being less pictures posted for October it was really hard to pick one picture as there were so many I loved. I decided on this duo as they remind me of the first GG pictures I ever saw, when people would post their GG and AFS combos.


With Esterigon, Proteus and VIR, Imeo has been moving away from these bigger mod set ups. Time will tell if these are the last of the GG Towers of Power. I hope not as a big battery, all day vape is one of my favourite things about Golden Greeks. 

They look great too, as can be seen above.

VIR looking amazing

Further to my last post regarding Imeo's latest video on VIR I have now had a chance to watch the full one and a half hour video. As well as the video I have caught up on the huge thread over on ECF. I must admit to having a bit of information overload but I will do my best to cover the main points of the video and thread here. First here is a look at the PCB from VIR.


As you can see the board is tiny. This latest GG innovation has taken 3 years in design and production. The reason for the size is part of the design, Imeo wanted to make something very small to reduce the overall size of the mod. As well as the size the main purpose of VIR is to offer a product that does more than provide a good vape, it offers a much safer vape.

It achieves this in a number of ways all powered by the tiny PCB which is the heart of VIR. The technology behind VIR is all programmed into a unit the size of a thumbnail. There are too many functions to list them all again but you can check out the full list HERE.

The main and most important features from the video are, in my opinion, the following -
  • Prevents inhalation of acrolein (produced when VG gets beyond 280 degrees)
  • Can detect and prevent a dry burn
  • Reverse battery protection
  • Over-discharge protection for battery
  • Ease of operation (Although the video is over an hour long it is mainly highlighting the processes VIR goes through to maintain a constant, safe vape. In normal use most of the functionality goes on with no user input.)
  • Auto wire detection with different LED indicators 

ECF Thread

The thread on ECF does have a lot of useful information but became sidetracked for a while with some discussion regarding patents and patent laws. I feel this is an issue for Imeo and we as users should focus on the end product. Having said that there have been a few new nuggets of information.
  • VIR will come in steel and brass versions
  • Will cost 180 Euro's
  • Expected release sometime in the next 2 months
There are also some graphs posted with VIR test results by Dr.Farsalinos. The most impressive one is the one below. Notice how VIR reaches the desired temperature very quickly and then keeps that temperature constant during the draw. 


As we get closer to the release of VIR it is becoming clearer how good this new technology promises to be. The long wait seems well worth it, VIR looks set to be a great addition to the GG line up.








VIR at work

Imeo has posted a video with more information about VIR. I can´t watch the video at the moment but I´m sure it has a lot of useful information. I will watch the video once I´m back in the UK and write a bit more about it then.

All work and no play.....

No GG posts or updates at the moment as I'm having a week away in the Canaries, Gran Canaria to be exact. The hotel internet access is patchy at best so I'll just post this once until I get home. It's the first holiday I've had in four years and I had no idea about the airlines rules regarding ecigs. I was thinking about buying a cheap ego type ecig to travel with but decided I couldn't go without my GG'S for a whole week. 


I ended up bringing my JustGG with Ithaka and Esterigon with Tilemahos. I was really worried that I would have a lot of explaining to do at the airport, especially as I brought wick, wire, juice and tools along with four batteries. When I got to the airport I was just allowed straight through security, not a single question asked. 

So I've been sitting in the sun drinking nice beer, having a nice cape and relaxing. As great as it is I can't wait to get home and catch up with all things GG. 

GG future - my wishlist

The release of VIR and Proteus is still to come but I have been thinking about what might come next from Imeo. He probably has some ideas already but that hasn't stopped me from imagining what I'd like to see. My first thought was a 26650 mod and I've mocked up a picture of what it might look like. Basically it's a very fat Tilemahos/Esterigon combo. I really like the idea of having a super long lasting battery in a GG for those long days out. A bigger atomiser would be good too for trying some of the more adventurous coil set ups I've seen.


My next idea is for some sort of box mod. I'm sure I have seen the Kato mod with a Penelope before and I'd love to see a GG mod in the same style. I think having the atomiser on the side is a good solution and looks really good. It would also be interesting to see VIR inside a box mod, this would probably be a hit with many users. 

With Imeo making his move into the electronic part of vaping it would be great to see him compete against other box mods. There are a lot of options available to fit in a box from switches to battery sizes and combinations. The software side also has great potential to be explored.


Last on my list of GG fantasies is some sort of custom drip tip. I would love to see some fat, wide bore drip tips from Imeo. To me a GG is very cigar like in size but all the tips are cigarette sized. A bigger tip would look good and make dripping easier. 

All of these are things I would like to see Imeo's version of. I'd like him to add that special GG touch to them, turning them into something awesome. Obviously these are my ideas and not something that Imeo is working on. He probably has his own ideas of what to do and we'll just have to wait and see what direction he takes. 

I'm guessing for this year we will see VIR and Proteus then production of spares. Imeo has put a lot of energy into GG this year and I would hope he spends some time relaxing and recharging his own battery before launching into any more projects. Whatever he comes up with next I'm sure it will be just as good as anything before and much better than any of my ideas. 

What would you like to see next from GG?




Another serious e-cig accident

I read recently about an e-cig explosion that injured a man at home. I assumed it was another faulty charger story and didn't look any further into it. Today I noticed the story on my feed giving more details.



Apparently it was a tube mod and after reading more it would appear it was the same type of mod that exploded at Vape Blast 2014 (Unfortunate title). I won't name the mod here but you can find all the details in the original article linked at the end of this post.

I'm not sure about the accuracy of the reporting when it states the mod 'nearly tore off his legs' but I wasn't there so it may be true. Interestingly it says the shop that sold the device blamed the batteries, which I think I'm right in saying were 26650's. Obviously these are big batteries and not the sort of battery you want to go wrong whilst using one. Whatever the cause I wish the unlucky user a speedy recovery.

All this brings into question the gamble you take when buying some products. It is also a warning bell that should not be ignored. I've seen the video of the cloud chaser and his towel wrapped mod. I've read numerous stories about accidents with chargers. I've even written a post about a loss of life related to e-cig use. We really do need to be getting on top of e-cig safety before the powers that be do it for us.

I feel confident that by using a GG and being safety aware I have a greater chance of avoiding incidents like the ones above. Add to this the increased functionality of the incoming VIR and it's easy to see that Imeo is correct in bringing out a device based on user safety. That's one thing I really appreciate with Imeo, safety is not an afterthought, it is part of the design.

Whatever mod/ecig you use please, please stay safe.

Original article - Smokers legs nearly blown off by exploding e-cigarette




VIR continues to stir things up!

As I mentioned in my last post there has been some lively discussion over certain parts of the VIR  information. One of the main points being talked about at the moment is the fact it won't work on NR-R-NR set ups. This has led to some disappointment from users who bought Penelope's specifically to use on Proteus and users who still use the iAtty. Imeo has agreed that an update to all the older internals could be made, which I think would be a good solution.

Since the arrival of resistance only internals in GG's I have not used any other method for making coils. I just find it a whole lot easier than twisting or welding the wires, it saves time and reduces the chance of me messing things up. Hopefully newer internals, along with the benefits of the new GG technology will put an end to some users issues with VIR's restrictions.


Some better news you may have already seen is that we can finally get a peek at VIR in action, the images above show the button and LED indicator. These shots are from a Youtube video by Dr.Farsalino and show him using VIR while working  on his temperature study. I've posted the full video below.


With any luck Imeo will post his own video of VIR soon so we can get an even better look.



End of an Era - Bright Future?

It's been a couple of days since Imeo finally released details of VIR and there has been some interesting discussion going on regarding those details. A lot of talk has concentrated on the restriction on the type of wire that will work with VIR. There have been those that agree with the use of certain wires and those against. Imeo has always stated that safety is an issue that is very important when it comes to GG mods, this is nothing new and has been a concern of Imeo's for some for quite a while now. For this reason Kanthal is no longer suggested for building coils.



With VIR not working with Nichrome or Kanthal the best wire to use now is Titanium. Here is what Vassilis (e-smokeguru) posted about Titanium wires on the thread regarding it.

After some long research we end up making titanium ready wires for the following reasons:
Titanium is the only absolutely biocompatible metal, followed by cobalt and stainless steel which is used only because it is economical material. Titanium is a material that the human body can absorb in large quantities daily with absolutely no impact on health.
We observed during tests the following:
It didnt give us metallic taste at all like nichrome or kanthal does
It didnt hold a lot of residues like other wires do
We observed greater production of steam and better flavor due to greater surface coverage, (titanium has the half of nichrome-kanthal resistance)

So it seems the official standpoint from Golden Greek is that Titanium is the recommended wire to use. Based on Vassilis experiments it scores higher than other materials when it comes to vaping and has more positive points. This means that Kanthal may soon be disappearing from the vaping spares of many users from this point onwards. Bad news for me as I just bought 50 metres of it. :(

DNA 40

Another huge talking point has been the news that Evolv are bringing out a new DNA board with similar features. Pbursado has a video up on Youtube with Brandon from Evolv discussing the features of the DNA40. Phil himself has even popped into the VIR thread to discuss his view on  Evolv's release.


I won't go into all the details of the DNA40, I only bring it up because it's interesting that a product with similar features has been developed. There is also a Dicodes product in the same vein as VIR and the DNA40. There may be others in development and you can guarantee there will be more on the way from other manufacturers.

The stated release date for the DNA40 is Tuesday October 14th so it gets to jump the gun on VIR by a few weeks. It will be interesting to see the feedback from users of the 40, as it also restricts users to certain wire to get full functionality.

Whatever the similarities of all these products to VIR the most important thing is we are now seeing the development of devices designed primarily for safety. This can only be a good thing and benefits all users, providing good ammunition in the war against often ignorant opposition. There is also a report due soon from the eminent Dr.Farsalino on his temperature study. Safety is being pushed to the forefront of vaping, something I see as the number one priority.

We are still waiting for a proper look at VIR and no closer to a confirmed release date but I am betting that VIR will be the best of the rest. Imeo has put a lot of time and effort into VIR and I really can't wait to see what he has come up with. One thing is for sure though, we are witnessing a shift in the e-cig industry that is hugely beneficial to the end user and that is something I am very happy about.

EDIT-Regarding Kanthal use in the first paragraph I mean to say Imeo doesn't recommend Kanthal and prefers to promote the use of alternative wire types. I don't want to convey the message that Kanthal is bad and should not be used or avoided in any way.



VIR - revealed at last

Imeo has finally posted a thread on ecf tiltled VIR Official. The post contains the video below which lists the details of VIR although there are no images yet.




These are the main points listed from the video.

  • 3 years in development
  • VIR prevents inhalation of acrolein (produced when VG gets beyond 280 degrees)
  • VIR can sense a non fed atomizer and prevents dry hits 
  • VIR can detect and prevent a dry burn
  • Will not allow the wick to dry burn, prolonging wick life
  • Prevents wire from getting red hot, prevents oxidation
  • VIR checks the wick 1000 times per second leading to consistent flavour
  • Parallel coils work with all the same functions
  • Control of smoke on atomizers with liquid control, especially GG devices
  • VIR allows control of smoke temperature
  • Through control and management of the current, VIR prolongs battery life
  • VIR performs the same regardless of gauge of wire
  • VIR keeps vape the consistent between atomizers of different resistance
  • VIR can sense flooding, sending correct power to remedy the flooding
  • Understands when you are not inhaling and cuts off after a few seconds
  • VIR gives a coloured LED signal depending on type of wire
  • Detects available battery power and gives an LED signal when vaping falls below normal setup
  • VIR gives power when inhaling, if button is pressed without inhaling the power goes down. This gives protection for unlocked devices in pockets
  • All changes work in real time, no need to stop and check settings
  • You will know the temperature at which your atomizer works
  • Mechanical button
  • No screen
  • Working atomizer check
  • Strong/Weak battery check
  • Lock mode
  • 25 second cut off
  • Short circuit protection
  • Reverse battery protection
  • Over-discharge protection for battery
  • Thermal monitoring
  • 2-25 Watts with a single battery, 2-35 Watts with 2 batteries (2 x 3.7v)
  • Ability to stop LED flashes by pressing button
  • Detect lower and higher limits of temperature range
  • Remembers your last set up
  • 0.45 - 2.2 Ohm resistance range
  • Atomizer won't work while pushing a button to enter menu
  • Menu won't trigger by mistake, ie when using short button push inhales
  • Minimum voltage 3 Volts
Finally one last point that may make a difference to users is the fact that VIR will only work with Titanium grade 1, e-smokeguru Titanium alloy and Stainless steel. If VIR detects the use of Kanthal or Nichrome it will not work. The range of wires that can be auto detected goes from 0.2 to 0.6 mm.

Still no details that refer to a release date but this is a big step forward. At the very end of the video there is a patent number for the device, showing how seriously Imeo is taking things with VIR. At a time when there are pushes from all sides to discredit vaping and vaping safety, a device like this is a monumental leap forward. Anything that improves safety is always a good thing and Imeo has always been very careful to include safety features in his designs.

VIR has been in development for a very long time and the list of features more than justifies the long wait we have had. It seems like VIR is a very versatile and useful add on, I can't believe all these functions are crammed onto one device. Also it will be interesting to see the device itself and how it incorporates into a GG mod, to a lot of people the overall look is very important.

Now we just need a price and a release date for VIR. Hopefully we'll get these soon along with some pictures and maybe a video.


*UPDATE*

In the ECF thread Imeo gives a time scale of two weeks for a video and two months until VIR is ready. Obviously this can easily change but it's nice to have a rough idea.






Pic of the Month September 2014

My choice for this months best pic comes from Lo zio in Italy. I chose this because I think it's really cool. Sun, sea and a GG is always a winning combination. This Penelope sitting in the sunshine makes me very jealous.


Congratulations Lo zio, this is a well taken, beautiful picture.

Still quiet - with good reason

I have posted all of September's photo's over on My Golden Greek. As usual there are a lot of fine examples of GG's and GG collections. I'm always happy to see people posting from all over the world, proving the international appeal of the GG. If you have the time check the pictures out and don't forget you can post your photo's to be included HERE.



News


As seems to be the case lately there is not much to report. Imeo posted a brief explanation for his lack of forum involvement and after reading it I can understand why he's been so quiet. This is what he posted.
"I am working on 3 projects at the same time Brem, thats why I cant find the time to come to forum. If you notice, the last 2 months I am not here as I always was. To understand what is happening, I am working up to 5 pm on machine shop and then I am going to my electronic engineer and stay there up to 5-6 am. But this situation will end soon I hope."
I'm sure there are others like me, who worry that Imeo works too hard. I know we all appreciate the work Imeo puts into his creations and I'm sure we all wish this latest round of development ends soon so he can get a well earned rest. (And GG fans can get their hands on Proteus, VIR and all the other items in production.)

I have a feeling that what we are experiencing now is the quiet before the storm. When Imeo does finalise Proteus and VIR I'm expecting a huge buzz and a lot of interest in Golden Greek products.

For now though we wait in expectant anticipation.


Pics & News

Firstly, here are a couple of pictures I wanted to share with you. The first is by Alexandros Derpoulis and features a great collection of nicely polished GG's.


The next is an updated picture of the custom JustGG owned by Joshua.T.Clark. I featured this GG previously here. I think the blue accents really work well and make this a real conversation starter. 



News


Regarding any other GG news - there is none. Imeo has been very quiet, in fact I've never known it to be this quiet. Obviously Proteus and VIR are huge undertakings and a lot more complicated than the normal GG products. Hopefully Imeo will make some headway soon and we'll start getting some updates on production status for all the GG projects going on at the moment.

There's still time to post your pictures in the GG pictures thread over on ECF, I will be collecting all of Septembers pics and uploading them to My Golden Greek soon. I've had a quick look through the thread and there are some really good pictures this month.

Finally, something Imeo does nearly every month is have a competition on ECF to win a GG product of his choosing. It's usually a guess the picture competition and isn't too difficult. You can see the last competition HERE, just remember to keep checking back for October's competition.






Shout Outs - Some useful UK links

Firstly, I have no news on anything GG related to report. It's still very quiet on the GG forum. This probably means Imeo is very busy getting things done that need doing. Unfortunately we will just have to wait a little while longer to find out what those things are. On the plus side I have been able to redecorate my house without falling too far behind with what's going on in GG land.

I have been vaping for a few years now, long enough to have used a few vaping sites and grown familiar with the good and bad. I would not have lasted this long without some of these sites so I would like to give a shout out and my personal recommendation to some of them. As always I suggest using official GG sellers for GG related stuff.

Forums

When I first started vaping I joined a couple of forums early on. As I got more familiar with them I ended up using just two of them, the obvious one being ECF. But the forum where I found my vaping wings was All About E Cigarettes.  Through 'AAEC' I found two of the nicest people I know, Chrissie and Mandy aka Perpetua and all the information I needed to get starting in vaping. The forum is run by Chrissie and her team of capable mods and is a great forum for new and old vapers alike. Lots of great information and loads of friendly vapers make it a nice place to go, whatever you are looking for.



Suppliers

The next few links are all suppliers I have used at some point in the past and received great customer service from. If you are looking for decent vape supplies in the UK these are all worth a look. 









Some of these may ship outside of the UK, you should check each sites shipping information. As mentioned I have used all of these suppliers and have never had a problem. 

If you have any recommended links you would like me to post contact me HERE and I will consider your links/lists. I especially welcome links in countries outside of the UK to help GG vapers everywhere.