Klaipeng Space Fortress Bottom-Feed Kit Review
Shenzhen Klaipeng Technology Co., Ltd., based in Shenzhen and established in October 2013, is an e-cigarette company with a professional research team and innovative talent. It operates its own modern factory, R&D center, and marketing center, adheres to
Klaipeng Technology Co., Ltd., located in Shenzhen and established in October 2013, is an electronic cigarette company with a professional research team and innovative talents. It has its own modern professional factory, R&D center, and marketing center, adhering to a market-oriented approach and driven by technological innovation. Its products are popular in the European and American markets and have gained recognition and cooperation from numerous domestic and foreign brand enterprises and distributors, receiving praise from a wide range of consumers. Today, I would like to introduce Klaipeng's classic product—Space Fortress.
1. Packaging
The product packaging follows the design of the first generation of Space Fortress. Fortunately, this time we are experiencing the classic yellow version, featuring a yellow and black color scheme that gives it a very technological appearance.
2. Appearance
The appearance of the main device is stunning. The design lineage of the first generation of Space Fortress has been perfectly inherited, with a triangular shape resembling a spaceship. Unlike the previous sharp lines, the current design features rounded lines. The original 0.91-inch screen has been enlarged to 0.96 inches, and a slender black mirrored acrylic screen panel has been added to the front of the device, reminiscent of the Huawei MATE20 Porsche Edition back cover design. This panel provides a significant visual impact, creating an illusion of a very slender body. The product adopts a currently popular press-type oil pump system, with the oil tank placed on the back of the device, perfectly integrated with the curvature of the back, making it part of the body without allocating a separate space for the oil tank.
The three-dimensional dimensions allow for a good one-handed grip. The main body is made of zinc alloy, providing a solid feel, while the surface has a skin-like paint finish that is both anti-slip and pleasant to the touch. The battery cover design also follows the Space Fortress design, which can be flipped open by pushing it forward. Upon closer inspection, it is found that the oil tank is also secured by the battery cover and the bottom of the oil tank, with minimal tolerance between the two, preventing any protrusions. The UI of this generation of Space Fortress has undergone significant changes; the old generation screen interface only displayed five fields: wattage, voltage, battery level, resistance, and mode. This time, the number of puffs and firing duration are displayed, making it more comprehensive. The firing and adjustment buttons are made of plastic, adopting a square shape that integrates better with the overall design. The button feedback is crisp, with a strong rebound, and there is no wobbling, which is an improvement over the old generation where the round buttons were difficult to control and prone to wobbling.
3. Main Device Parameters
Height/Width/Thickness: 87.5/44.5/40.5MM
Power Support: 1-200W
Voltage Support: 6.0-8.4V
Conversion Rate: 95%
Balanced Charging: 5V/2A
Output Modes: VW Power, VV Voltage, DVW Power Customization
Resistance Support: 0.05-3.0ohm
Temperature Control Material Support: NI, TI, SS316, TCR, Temperature Control Resistance Range: 0.05-2.0ohm
Temperature Control Range: 100-300°C (200-600°F)
Protection Features: Battery Reverse Polarity Protection/Overheat Protection/Low Voltage Protection/Overcurrent Short Circuit Protection/10S Overuse Protection
The first generation of Fortress became the best-selling product in 2016 due to its comprehensive features and high wattage. This time, the chip should have been upgraded, as can be seen from the parameters, with the minimum resistance in power mode improved from 0.1 to 0.05, enhancing the customization of the flavor curve output operation mode, with output settings in DVW mode adjusted in 0.5S increments. The operation has eliminated many unnecessary combination button operations from the first generation, such as screen rotation and night mode, retaining only simple and practical combinations, like pressing the fire button five times to turn it on/off, and pressing the positive and negative buttons simultaneously to lock the output power. After replacing the atomizer, it will prompt for new or old atomizer selection to avoid misoperation that could damage the heating core, which is a good feature.
The top 510 interface design is also commendable, with an inner groove that can prevent e-liquid backflow. The oil filling push button is also located here, and the button cap can be rotated and unscrewed. It is suggested that this could be changed to an integrated metal component; otherwise, it may loosen during use, affecting the feel. The design of the oil tank is unprecedented; first, it adopts an irregular shape, abandoning the traditional cylindrical and square designs, achieving a truly designed product that fits the integrated design of the main body while saving space. The official storage capacity is not specifically mentioned, but it is estimated to be around 8ML. Secondly, unlike other pump-type products, the oil pump spring is built into the oil tank, allowing the main device to only transmit downward pressure from the button, eliminating concerns about the sealing at the junction, making the oil filling more stable and increasing the success rate of each press. Thirdly, the separate oil filling port design is very large, making it very convenient to fill, and after finishing, just cover it up, resembling the current small pod-style oil filling method.
Recalling the past with silicone bottles, where the straw and cap were combined, tightening it could accidentally squeeze the bottle or overflow oil, creating an awkward situation. The design of the oil tank in this Fortress kit deserves praise. As previously analyzed, the installation of the oil tank is also very convenient; just insert the straw head into the corresponding hole of the push button and cover the battery cover to complete the installation. Previously, similar pump-type products required the straw to be "poked" into the external pump's metal interface, which was very difficult with subpar materials.
The included BATTLESTAR RDA (Space Fortress RDA) has actually been sold with the old generation device for a long time, but the previous "awkward" appearance was hard to accept. This time, the outer cover has been redesigned. Although it looks simpler and clearer, it matches the Fortress's unique bright yellow color, making it visually striking. The outer cover is made of solid materials, and the chamber walls are thick. The internal electrode structure remains unchanged, still featuring dual posts with four holes, a straight lock screw, and diagonal airflow at a 45-degree angle, reminiscent of the first generation of the Mad Dog with side-turn bottom airflow, ensuring a guaranteed flavor.
The included three-core Clapton with six loops allows for direct use of 2/3 of the ports for threading, perfectly aligning with the airflow. When fully opened, the airflow feels empty; if lung capacity is sufficient, it can produce a massive amount of vapor. For normal use, half-open airflow is sufficient, providing a moderate resistance with full-bodied vapor, achieving a richness and restoration that meets dripping oil standards, as the Mad Dog's structure has been market-tested and proven reliable. The oil filling push button requires a bit of force, with excellent feedback, and after multiple uses, the oil filling remains stable, with a significant amount of oil observed each time, confirming the effectiveness of the sealing structure design.
In summary, this Klaipeng Space Fortress Bottom-Feed Kit is a product that integrates sentiment, performance, and design. I wonder how many people, like me, bought their first high-vapor device, the Fortress, and spent nights researching coil building and cotton. Accompanying me from novice to player evolution, later falling in love with mods, the Fortress became a coil burning station. Upon first seeing this bottom-feed product, nostalgic emotions flooded back, with its classic appearance and color scheme evoking those innocent memories. The design is undoubtedly unique, addressing the pain points of traditional dual-battery bottom-feed boxes being too large and the oil pump being unstable, with significant investment in custom-developed oil tanks that largely solve these issues while also providing excellent grip. The performance and functionality have been enhanced, improving the UI interface and supporting lower resistance. Regarding the ignition delay issue that many are concerned about, it has not occurred, with stable and powerful output. Although the atomizer structure is not particularly novel, it still adopts a classic structure, ensuring both flavor and aesthetics.
1. Packaging
The product packaging follows the design of the first generation of Space Fortress. Fortunately, this time we are experiencing the classic yellow version, featuring a yellow and black color scheme that gives it a very technological appearance.
2. Appearance
The appearance of the main device is stunning. The design lineage of the first generation of Space Fortress has been perfectly inherited, with a triangular shape resembling a spaceship. Unlike the previous sharp lines, the current design features rounded lines. The original 0.91-inch screen has been enlarged to 0.96 inches, and a slender black mirrored acrylic screen panel has been added to the front of the device, reminiscent of the Huawei MATE20 Porsche Edition back cover design. This panel provides a significant visual impact, creating an illusion of a very slender body. The product adopts a currently popular press-type oil pump system, with the oil tank placed on the back of the device, perfectly integrated with the curvature of the back, making it part of the body without allocating a separate space for the oil tank.
The three-dimensional dimensions allow for a good one-handed grip. The main body is made of zinc alloy, providing a solid feel, while the surface has a skin-like paint finish that is both anti-slip and pleasant to the touch. The battery cover design also follows the Space Fortress design, which can be flipped open by pushing it forward. Upon closer inspection, it is found that the oil tank is also secured by the battery cover and the bottom of the oil tank, with minimal tolerance between the two, preventing any protrusions. The UI of this generation of Space Fortress has undergone significant changes; the old generation screen interface only displayed five fields: wattage, voltage, battery level, resistance, and mode. This time, the number of puffs and firing duration are displayed, making it more comprehensive. The firing and adjustment buttons are made of plastic, adopting a square shape that integrates better with the overall design. The button feedback is crisp, with a strong rebound, and there is no wobbling, which is an improvement over the old generation where the round buttons were difficult to control and prone to wobbling.
3. Main Device Parameters
Height/Width/Thickness: 87.5/44.5/40.5MM
Power Support: 1-200W
Voltage Support: 6.0-8.4V
Conversion Rate: 95%
Balanced Charging: 5V/2A
Output Modes: VW Power, VV Voltage, DVW Power Customization
Resistance Support: 0.05-3.0ohm
Temperature Control Material Support: NI, TI, SS316, TCR, Temperature Control Resistance Range: 0.05-2.0ohm
Temperature Control Range: 100-300°C (200-600°F)
Protection Features: Battery Reverse Polarity Protection/Overheat Protection/Low Voltage Protection/Overcurrent Short Circuit Protection/10S Overuse Protection
The first generation of Fortress became the best-selling product in 2016 due to its comprehensive features and high wattage. This time, the chip should have been upgraded, as can be seen from the parameters, with the minimum resistance in power mode improved from 0.1 to 0.05, enhancing the customization of the flavor curve output operation mode, with output settings in DVW mode adjusted in 0.5S increments. The operation has eliminated many unnecessary combination button operations from the first generation, such as screen rotation and night mode, retaining only simple and practical combinations, like pressing the fire button five times to turn it on/off, and pressing the positive and negative buttons simultaneously to lock the output power. After replacing the atomizer, it will prompt for new or old atomizer selection to avoid misoperation that could damage the heating core, which is a good feature.
The top 510 interface design is also commendable, with an inner groove that can prevent e-liquid backflow. The oil filling push button is also located here, and the button cap can be rotated and unscrewed. It is suggested that this could be changed to an integrated metal component; otherwise, it may loosen during use, affecting the feel. The design of the oil tank is unprecedented; first, it adopts an irregular shape, abandoning the traditional cylindrical and square designs, achieving a truly designed product that fits the integrated design of the main body while saving space. The official storage capacity is not specifically mentioned, but it is estimated to be around 8ML. Secondly, unlike other pump-type products, the oil pump spring is built into the oil tank, allowing the main device to only transmit downward pressure from the button, eliminating concerns about the sealing at the junction, making the oil filling more stable and increasing the success rate of each press. Thirdly, the separate oil filling port design is very large, making it very convenient to fill, and after finishing, just cover it up, resembling the current small pod-style oil filling method.
Recalling the past with silicone bottles, where the straw and cap were combined, tightening it could accidentally squeeze the bottle or overflow oil, creating an awkward situation. The design of the oil tank in this Fortress kit deserves praise. As previously analyzed, the installation of the oil tank is also very convenient; just insert the straw head into the corresponding hole of the push button and cover the battery cover to complete the installation. Previously, similar pump-type products required the straw to be "poked" into the external pump's metal interface, which was very difficult with subpar materials.
The included BATTLESTAR RDA (Space Fortress RDA) has actually been sold with the old generation device for a long time, but the previous "awkward" appearance was hard to accept. This time, the outer cover has been redesigned. Although it looks simpler and clearer, it matches the Fortress's unique bright yellow color, making it visually striking. The outer cover is made of solid materials, and the chamber walls are thick. The internal electrode structure remains unchanged, still featuring dual posts with four holes, a straight lock screw, and diagonal airflow at a 45-degree angle, reminiscent of the first generation of the Mad Dog with side-turn bottom airflow, ensuring a guaranteed flavor.
The included three-core Clapton with six loops allows for direct use of 2/3 of the ports for threading, perfectly aligning with the airflow. When fully opened, the airflow feels empty; if lung capacity is sufficient, it can produce a massive amount of vapor. For normal use, half-open airflow is sufficient, providing a moderate resistance with full-bodied vapor, achieving a richness and restoration that meets dripping oil standards, as the Mad Dog's structure has been market-tested and proven reliable. The oil filling push button requires a bit of force, with excellent feedback, and after multiple uses, the oil filling remains stable, with a significant amount of oil observed each time, confirming the effectiveness of the sealing structure design.
In summary, this Klaipeng Space Fortress Bottom-Feed Kit is a product that integrates sentiment, performance, and design. I wonder how many people, like me, bought their first high-vapor device, the Fortress, and spent nights researching coil building and cotton. Accompanying me from novice to player evolution, later falling in love with mods, the Fortress became a coil burning station. Upon first seeing this bottom-feed product, nostalgic emotions flooded back, with its classic appearance and color scheme evoking those innocent memories. The design is undoubtedly unique, addressing the pain points of traditional dual-battery bottom-feed boxes being too large and the oil pump being unstable, with significant investment in custom-developed oil tanks that largely solve these issues while also providing excellent grip. The performance and functionality have been enhanced, improving the UI interface and supporting lower resistance. Regarding the ignition delay issue that many are concerned about, it has not occurred, with stable and powerful output. Although the atomizer structure is not particularly novel, it still adopts a classic structure, ensuring both flavor and aesthetics.
