The Rok Star

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Why on earth did I buy this?

Actually a fair question:

I dont like devices with electronics in, I prefer mechanical devices.

I dont like tanks much - never found one that gives the flavour I get from straight atomisers or my Bulli A2.

I don't like things that light up.

Well I bought it because, rather than in spite, of these things. When I saw the Rok Star at UK Vapefest, I was struck immeditely that the appearance and format of the device would appeal to people like my academic colleagues and that if it worked reasonably well, it would make a good recommendation to them. I also thought it might be useful for me when travelling - I don't like taking my expensive mods on planes etc.

I tried the Rok Star at Vapefest and it appeared to work pretty well - I was given a code for a 15% discount and so I ordered one.

The Rok Star Package

Well, it came in a nice box:



The box contained a comprehensive instruction sheet (written in real English for a change ) and beneath it, on the top layer of the box was:



One complete Rok Star with a 650mah battery, and a second cap containing a spare tank and atomiser. The lower level of the box contained:



Two spare airflow adjustment rings (why?), six mouthpieces (seems generous), a USB charger and a 950mah battery. Note this means that you get two Rok Stars in the package...

One of the batteries proved to be charged, so while the second battery was charging, I had a good look at:

The Rok Star bits

Firstly the complete unit:



Next the battery:





You can see the airflow adjuster which can be rotated either way to increase/decrease the tightness of the draw. The ring can be pulled off:



You can see how the slots in the ring fit onto ridges on the adjustment band on the battery:



Next the tank and atomiser, shown here connected to each other:



The atomiser screws into the tank - here is the atomiser's battery connector:

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The atomiser is unique to the Rok Star. Here you can see its wicks:



and here you can see its coil a bit better:



The tank has a tube up the middle:



The mouthpiece end has a piece of removable "fluff" - assumed to be for collecting condensation:





Using the Rok Star

The tank is esily filled from the open end:



The instructions tell you not to completely fill the tank:



Having screwed the atomiser and battery into the top of the tank (which completes the seal) you then plug the mouthpiece:



into the bottom of the tank - it is a push fit. Here's the Rok Star ready to go:



The Rok Star has a "three clicks" on and off function to enable/disable the power button. The bottom light up blue when pressed if active... The end of the battery has a VERY thin strip which lights up when the power button is pressed - ths indicates the state of charge - blue for healthy, orange for halfway and (the leaflet says) yellow for nearly flat. Here it is showing a healthy state of charge:



And?

Well, it's only day one, but so far it all works fine. I like the draw adjustment (I seem to get better hit with a tighter draw). Vapour production is good. Hit is "OK" (but I'm a low resistance atomiser man). Flavour isnt bad, but seems slightly muted compared to using my usual kit. It gets through the juice - I started using it at 10.30am and have been using it in a normal way (I've been out shopping, watching the F1 qualifying, written this). It's now 4.30pm and I've got through one and a half tanks and the battery showing a colour that makes me think it is starting to flag...

So - I'm pleased - it appears to be what I was expecting.

The big unknown is how long the atomisers will last - I'll report back when the first one goes...