Jack3d vs. naNO Vapor

Famine · 09-18-2009, 09:34 PM

I know these two are pretty popular, and as fate would have it, I was sent 6 free servings of naNO Vapor with my last internet order of Jack3d. So I figured I'd share my comparison notes.

Just a little background: I've been cycling Jack3d for about a year now, taking about 6-8 weeks off between bottles. Currently, I'm taking 2 scoops of Jack3d 30 minutes before my workouts. Two scoops gives me the tingles in my skin after about 20-30 minutes. It gets me pretty pumped up for my workouts, and seems to give me quite a bit of stamina to where I sometimes feel like I could do more even after moving the weights for 70 minutes. In all, I really liked Jack3d.

For the past two days, I substituted my usual servings of Jack3d for 2 servings of naNO Vapor (Blue Raspberry). Here's how it went:

First off, it tastes pretty good...if you like Smurfs taking a crap in your mouth. On the front of the package, it says, "ZERO WAIT-TIME Pre-Workout Formula." They are not kidding. Within 5 minutes of taking it, I headed to the restroom...not pretty. A few minutes later, I hit the weights. The first thing I noticed was that there was no "tingle." No big deal though. The second thing I noticed was that I was not "supercharged" like I typically am. The third thing I noticed was that I wasn't even putting up my usual weight. Now, I'm not going to blame this in the naNO Vapor; I think it was more of an anti placebo effect since I didn't feel the initial tingle, so perhaps I wasn't pushing as hard as I could have. The forth and final thing I felt was...nothing. When I got all done, I thought long and hard about the whole workout...I really felt nothing. Very strange. After my workout, I visited the restroom again.

I've still got 2 servings of naNO Vapor left for tomorrow, so who knows what will happen. But my initial comparision has me thinking Muscletech's product does nothing for my body at all. After tomorrow, I'll be going back to what's left of the Jack3d.

pixil · 09-18-2009, 11:57 PM

USP should throw both of us some dollars.

We promote the hell out of Jack3d. Haha.

But this stuff does work and is a good price. Price is a big factor for me.

Famine · 09-19-2009, 12:14 AM

Yeah, no kidding.

I always thought I'd totally pimp out my cars with brand name logos if they paid me. If Jack3d wanted to give me the 3K I need to jack my truck up, I'd put a Jack3d logo on my tailgate, lol.

firedrake · 09-20-2009, 01:15 PM

I just started using Jack3d a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't real impressed at first, except for some extra sweating, but it's finally been kicking in harder, and doesn't have the digestive issues I get with some of the other NO/Pre-workout products.

spritz0 · 09-20-2009, 01:35 PM

The biggest negative factor on Nano Vapor is it contains 12grams of MALTODEXTRIN (Sugar) per scoop. If you are on a zero-carb/ketogenic diet goodbye results. USP specifically has no Maltodextrin, also N.O. Shotgun Version-3.

Famine · 09-20-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by firedrake

I just started using Jack3d a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't real impressed at first, except for some extra sweating, but it's finally been kicking in harder, and doesn't have the digestive issues I get with some of the other NO/Pre-workout products.

Are you using one or two scoops? Just curious.

pixil · 09-20-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Famine

Are you using one or two scoops? Just curious.

I just upped my to two my self. No crash afterwords. Two is the sweet spot for me.

berserkerr · 09-20-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

I know these two are pretty popular, and as fate would have it, I was sent 6 free servings of naNO Vapor with my last internet order of Jack3d. So I figured I'd share my comparison notes.

Just a little background: I've been cycling Jack3d for about a year now, taking about 6-8 weeks off between bottles. Currently, I'm taking 2 scoops of Jack3d 30 minutes before my workouts. Two scoops gives me the tingles in my skin after about 20-30 minutes. It gets me pretty pumped up for my workouts, and seems to give me quite a bit of stamina to where I sometimes feel like I could do more even after moving the weights for 70 minutes. In all, I really liked Jack3d.

For the past two days, I substituted my usual servings of Jack3d for 2 servings of naNO Vapor (Blue Raspberry). Here's how it went:

First off, it tastes pretty good...if you like Smurfs taking a crap in your mouth. On the front of the package, it says, "ZERO WAIT-TIME Pre-Workout Formula." They are not kidding. Within 5 minutes of taking it, I headed to the restroom...not pretty. A few minutes later, I hit the weights. The first thing I noticed was that there was no "tingle." No big deal though. The second thing I noticed was that I was not "supercharged" like I typically am. The third thing I noticed was that I wasn't even putting up my usual weight. Now, I'm not going to blame this in the naNO Vapor; I think it was more of an anti placebo effect since I didn't feel the initial tingle, so perhaps I wasn't pushing as hard as I could have. The forth and final thing I felt was...nothing. When I got all done, I thought long and hard about the whole workout...I really felt nothing. Very strange. After my workout, I visited the restroom again.

I've still got 2 servings of naNO Vapor left for tomorrow, so who knows what will happen. But my initial comparision has me thinking Muscletech's product does nothing for my body at all. After tomorrow, I'll be going back to what's left of the Jack3d.

same here bro, nano vapor its bull****
you can beat jack3d i take 1.5 scoop and im pump to hit the weights and regarding the tingles i feel them 5 to 10min after taking it

pixil · 09-20-2009, 05:17 PM

One time I took Jack3d on the way to the gym in my car. Then I hit a traffic jam.

Guys this is a warning. Never get stuck in a traffic jam with jacked. It was quite a trip.

musicmann89 · 09-20-2009, 05:49 PM

i heard good things about vapor however have not tried it i usually never use pre workout drinks, but jack3d is amazing, i never liked any of usp products but this one works well

firedrake · 09-20-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Famine

Are you using one or two scoops? Just curious.

Actually, I use three beforehand, and sometimes dump another into the EAA Stack I drink during my workout.

firedrake · 09-20-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pixil

One time I took Jack3d on the way to the gym in my car. Then I hit a traffic jam.

Guys this is a warning. Never get stuck in a traffic jam with jacked. It was quite a trip.

::chuckle:: I can only imagine.

spritz0 · 09-21-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pixil

One time I took Jack3d on the way to the gym in my car. Then I hit a traffic jam.

Guys this is a warning. Never get stuck in a traffic jam with jacked. It was quite a trip.

Been there....

Famine · 09-21-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spritz0

Been there....

Ha ha...funny story...

I took my two scoops before working out, then remembered I needed to mow the grass before it got dark (next monring was grass pick-up service). So I postponed the workout and mowed grass. MAN did I get that done fast.

spritz0 · 09-22-2009, 12:55 AM

Can you imagine if someone posted a video on YouTube of you mowing? You literally must have been jogging!

**T.O** · 09-23-2009, 01:44 AM

lmao that would have been funny to see.

borobulker · 09-29-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by spritz0

The biggest negative factor on Nano Vapor is it contains 12grams of MALTODEXTRIN (Sugar) per scoop. If you are on a zero-carb/ketogenic diet goodbye results. USP specifically has no Maltodextrin, also N.O. Shotgun Version-3.

Not to mention the lack of artificial colors and flavors...

spritz0 · 09-29-2009, 12:28 AM

Agreed.