advice on buying a good rta

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

Hey guys and gals! I'mon the market for a good rta. II'm definately be a hardcore drippers and have decided to try a rta. What's a good one that'sa gotta put out massive clouds and flavor? Its also gotta be rebuildable and dont want those prebuilt coils. I want to build it myself! Any help will be aappreciated! Thanks

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Goliath 1 or 2, bellus, cithulu v2, billow 2, goblin or mini version, crius. Im diggin my tfv4 with the dual deck and havnt picked up my rtas since I got it, clouds and flavor for days

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

As a cloud chaser, I think you'd like the UD Zephyrus. It has a dual coil RBA that comes with it. Tons of airflow! Even more than the Crown, which only has a optional single coil RBA. Another nice feature, the Zephyrus has a top fill. I own two of them, which means I like them a lot.

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

Are you talking about the zephyrus version 1 or 2?

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

jsr27 said:
Are you talking about the zephyrus version 1 or 2?

There's no version 2.
Another tank would be the TFV4. You'd have to buy the optional dual coil RBA deck though. However, I don't own that tank, so I can't tell you how it performs.

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

BTW, when you do get the Zephyrus, take some fine sand paper to the threads. They are sharp as a razor blade.

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

I have the tfv4 and I will tell you it's a great tank, coils are good, do require higher watts around 70 but are nice and warm thick vapor vape. Now the dual rba for about ten bucks sets it off, you'll never buy coils again. It chucks clouds like my mutation 4, I've got a .4 build in it now around 55w and havnt changed it in a month just cleaned and re wicked. Fantastic flavor and awesome thick clouds. Love the top fill, never had leaking like others say, even in the first build and dont even close the afc. Maybe they're not soaking the wicks first.

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

Thanks for the help!

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

yasaboss said:
I have the tfv4 and I will tell you it's a great tank, coils are good, do require higher watts around 70 but are nice and warm thick vapor vape. Now the dual rba for about ten bucks sets it off, you'll never buy coils again. It chucks clouds like my mutation 4, I've got a .4 build in it now around 55w and havnt changed it in a month just cleaned and re wicked. Fantastic flavor and awesome thick clouds. Love the top fill, never had leaking like others say, even in the first build and dont even close the afc. Maybe they're not soaking the wicks first.

Damn, that means, I'll have to get me one with the dual coil RBA deck now.

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

I recently bought the Mutation X-RTA. However, I haven't put a build on it yet. According to the reviews I've seen, it's also a "super" tank. I'll see.

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Yeah I'm loving it, they have a "mini" version now at 22mm. Havnt used it but I got my regular one up here full kit for $28 bucks they didn't like it. If I were to buy it again I would just get the single kit and get a dual rba for it. Only tried the triple coils and quad coils that came with it, preferred the quad, (stacked parallel) was better imo. Havnt bought coils since the dual rba though.

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

I'm currently using a sigelei 150watt track mod and the blackand Gold version twisted messes with a 30 gauge chain coil at .3 ohms and don't see how the clouds and flavor could get any better. I just bought some caterpillar track coils to put on it. Anyone ever used these? I hope they perform better than a regular clapton coil!

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

I've been looking at that tank also, it looks nice. I'm now looking for another rda, like I actually need one, haha

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

Get the twisted messes black and Gold! Its great!!!

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

I'm wanting that rda bad, think it would be bad ass on the Tirador mod, unfortunately will not be spending $200 on a mech, will wait for the clone

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

I also like you can get the different colored afc rings, red and black would look great with my red sigelei oni

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

yasaboss said:
Yeah I'm loving it, they have a "mini" version now at 22mm. Havnt used it but I got my regular one up here full kit for $28 bucks they didn't like it. If I were to buy it again I would just get the single kit and get a dual rba for it. Only tried the triple coils and quad coils that came with it, preferred the quad, (stacked parallel) was better imo. Havnt bought coils since the dual rba though.

Placed my order for the tfv4 in black, plus dual coil RBA. Will see how I like that one.

VapeRN · Nov 5, 2015

Neunerball said:
As a cloud chaser, I think you'd like the UD Zephyrus. It has a dual coil RBA that comes with it. Tons of airflow! Even more than the Crown, which only has a optional single coil RBA. Another nice feature, the Zephyrus has a top fill. I own two of them, which means I like them a lot.

I love this tank. I feel like the Zephryus went very unappreciated and unduly so. Top fill works great, no leaks when filling. Airflow is amazing for a tank, better than the Aromamizer or Goblin mini. Deck is small but has huge airflow under the coils, and once you learn the wicking, it's a snap to rewick.
Oh and the flavor, amazing! I'm actually gonna buy another one just in case it goes out of production. If you like having the option of replacement coils, the 0.3 ohm can be had super cheap and work great.

I build this with dual 26g micro coils at 0.3 ohms and vape around 42-50w and it's a delicious vape when I'm not in the mood to drip.

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yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Neunerball said:
Placed my order for the tfv4 in black, plus dual coil RBA. Will see how I like that one.

Haha that was fast

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

yasaboss said:
I also like you can get the different colored afc rings, red and black would look great with my red sigelei oni

I have a twisted messes clone. Came with black, blue, and SS rings. Don't remember, where I bought it though. I lost track, due to having 57 RDAs meanwhile (and growing).

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

I hate to bring bad news to the forum but they don't make the red affected rings anymore. I'm a big Georgia bulldogs fan and it would have matched perfectly with my team colors but can't get it!

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Aweeeeman I just seen them in the website a few days ago
It does say out of stock...

JERUS · Nov 5, 2015

Neunerball said:
Placed my order for the tfv4 in black, plus dual coil RBA. Will see how I like that one.

You'll be happy.

Also the single deck is nice with a vertical coil if you're in to that kind of thing (thread somewhere in this area about it).

Just waiting for the Black Mini to come out before I grab a second (mini comes with the clapton RBA I believe as well as a prebuilt clapton and a prebuilt sextuple coil. While the RBAs are certainly the best part of the tank, it is fun seeing how huge of clouds you can get with the prebuilt ones (bigger clouds but less dense than my RBA builds).

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

If you read on on the Website it it says they stopped making them.

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Yeah I didn't see that it just says out of stock email when item is back in stock, was diggin the hex ohm twisted messes set up too

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Neunerball said:
I have a twisted messes clone. Came with black, blue, and SS rings. Don't remember, where I bought it though. I lost track, due to having 57 RDAs meanwhile (and growing).

How's the clone?

jsr27 · Nov 5, 2015

I had a clone and after a few rebuilds the positive posts screw threads stripped out so I won't buy another clone. Its worth the extra money for the authentic. The screws are buttery smooth. Also on the clone it leaked like crazy!

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

yasaboss said:
How's the clone?

No complaints here. Surprisingly, it was pretty clean, which is kind of unusual for a clone. However, I did give it a bath in my heated ultrasonic cleaner, in order to get rid of any left over machine oil. I do that with any new topper, even though it might be just for peace of mind. The UC also comes in handy for speeding up the steeping of my DIY juice.

Het · Nov 5, 2015

Got my tfv4 this morning. Using the triple coil that came in it. I'm loving it.

yasaboss · Nov 5, 2015

Neunerball said:
No complaints here. Surprisingly, it was pretty clean, which is kind of unusual for a clone. However, I did give it a bath in my heated ultrasonic cleaner, in order to get rid of any left over machine oil. I do that with any new topper, even though it might be just for peace of mind. The UC also comes in handy for speeding up the steeping of my DIY juice.

Thought about getting a uc as I too diy and love it

BoomStick · Nov 5, 2015

jsr27 said:
Are you talking about the zephyrus version 1 or 2?

Neunerball said:
There's no version 2.

Coming soon.
https://originvape.com/product/youde-zephyrus-v2/

Neunerball · Nov 5, 2015

BoomStick said:
Coming soon.
https://originvape.com/product/youde-zephyrus-v2/

Nice! I hope it also comes with a RBA included.

VapeRN · Nov 5, 2015

Zephyrus style geared towards flavor?? Yes please.

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skiball · Nov 6, 2015

If you like a cool vape the bellus is the way to go good flavor, lots of air and big clouds.

jsr27 · Nov 6, 2015

I see the Version 2 zephyrus is geared towards flavor. Am I still gonna get big clouds? Clouds and flavor are important to me. I don't know why I want big clouds. I guess it's because all I do is drip. Would I be better off going with the version 1? I don't want to buy it and be dissapointed. Its going to be a Christmas present.

VapeRN · Nov 6, 2015

Hard to say, @jsr27, but the Zephryus V1 is now selling for under 30$ where you can find it. I don't know if any RTA that's gonna give you dripper like clouds, they just can't hold the huge low builds that drippers can. I drip 90% of my vaping, but when I hit the Zephryus I'm always surprised at how much I like it. I have a TFV4 single coil RBA and an Aromamizer and like the Zephryus best for RBA performance. That said, none of these hit like a dripper with a chuff cap, it's just a different playing field when you're dealing with narrower chimneys and 510 drip tips.

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jsr27 · Nov 6, 2015

Great. Feed back. Thanks for all the help people!

Neunerball · Nov 7, 2015

Neunerball said:
Placed my order for the tfv4 in black, plus dual coil RBA. Will see how I like that one.

yasaboss said:
Haha that was fast

To my surprise, it arrived today already!

yasaboss · Nov 7, 2015

Wow Damn that's awesome shipping

yasaboss · Nov 9, 2015

Neunerball said:
To my surprise, it arrived today already!

What do ya think about it, ya like it?

Neunerball · Nov 9, 2015

yasaboss said:
What do ya think about it, ya like it?

I'm currently utilizing the triple replaceable coil head, 'cause I wasn't in the mood to make a dual coil build. So far, I really like it.
Do you know if they use SS wire for their replacement coil heads?

yasaboss · Nov 9, 2015

Not sure I believe they have 10 or so different coils now, lol. And they're doing clapton heads comming in the new tfv4 mini in black

yasaboss · Nov 9, 2015

yasaboss · Nov 9, 2015

Actually Vape nw shows tfst-c2 coils .25Ω stainless steel, out of stock. Ni Ti and clapton up there plays all the other coils smok has on their site, tons of coils

JERUS · Nov 9, 2015

http://www.smoktech.com/atomizer/tfv4-big-family

3X and 4X as the original heads I believe, single and dual RBA as originals there.

Then they added the temp control stuff and the 6X coil.

Then now they have 2 higher resistance coils, a clapton coil, and a clapton RBA.

Yeah 12 options, pretty nuts.

Looking forward to grabbing the mini when I do, I want to play with that Clapton RBA, being able to get some larger wire in would be nice. I've been dragging my heels on widening the single coil slots so I can fit some larger diameter stuff in there.

thefogmachine · Nov 11, 2015

The aromamizer is fantastic idk if anyone has mentioned it yet but it has a velocity style deck so building on it is a breeze and both Vapor and flavor production is top notch and it has a 6ml tank

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upintheclouds · Nov 12, 2015

Anybody got a billow v2? Just picked up a nano and was wondering how you like it. Mine wont be delivered for a few days

Broadside Vaporz · Nov 19, 2015

I just recieved the mutation MT tank on Monday, the deck is great to building on. Good flavor and vapor.... currently running dual 28 gauge ni 200 @ .14 ohms 45W and 490* ...
Vape-Wild Tiramisu and a cup of coffee.... good start to the day.

advice on buying a good rta

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