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I won this here on VU, so sharing for the benefit of others and have been spending a little time on this MTL RTA and seeing as it has been a while since I have vaped MTL and actually enjoyed it, thought it would be good to go down memory lane. This RTA is not unlike the Kayfun.
Here is what you get in the package.
1- Expromizer V3 Fire
1- User Manual
1- set of o-rings and screws
1- Box that says "Designed in Germany"
My sample did not come with extra glass. Bummer.
The RTA itself has a good feel to it and the gunmetal color is very nice. The finish is clean and nothing in the machining of this is gritty or weird. The only thing that I could notice is the drip tip has a slight lean to it and its only noticeable if you are looking for it. This is due to the o-rings at the base and only annoys me, and if one were OCD about it they could sand one side or the other slightly and get it to stand up straight.
The unit breaks down into 9 pieces (10 if you count the positive pin) very much like the Kayfun. In fact one could very easily be led to believe this might be "inspired" by the Kayfun with a top fill port (very welcome addition).
Here it is in pieces (I did not remove the glass the positive pin, top fill ring or airflow ring)
It comes apart well and goes back together well so it should be a breeze to keep clean and the build deck is strikingly similar to the older style MTL RTA's that it seems to tip its hat to, so I built it like one.
This has a small build deck which is unusual due to current trends in vaping. It is built with 22g NI 80, 3mm inside diameter @ .41 ohms. I tried it with two micro coils just for giggles and it was very difficult to assemble and did not work out very well. Wicking it took a few attempts and it seems to like a bit more wick than not due to the way it almost just sits on the deck. Going light causes it to leak, going heavy causes it to burn up the cotton. It is a touch needy in this regard giving it a razor thin margin between just right and not right at all, and for some this might be annoying.
So the million dollar question: How does it vape?
Pretty damn well for an MTL if you are a wide open DL vaper (like me), fantastic if MTL is your thing. I haven't thought much about MTL in a long time and very seldom desire to vape MTL, but I will absolutely use this RTA. There are some flavors that do better when vaped like this rather than DL and this RTA delivers above average flavor production and good enough vapor production for what it is. So that's a win as far as I am concerned.
Airflow-
The airflow on it is pretty great but I found myself doing the suck-breath-suck out of the side of my mouth thing trying to make it produce more vapor, so it is true to its cause and doesn't pretend to be an MTL hidden in a restricted DL package. Pretty sure some of the MTL'ers will rejoice over this. Through the adjustable airflow ring one can really focus the draw of it very, very tight or about double the amount of overall airflow of a Kayfun. This thing does have that vacuum noise common in these types of RTA's, but it does not have any whistle.
Juice flow-
This has a juice flow control that is manipulated by the base of the drip tip, you have 3 holes of juice flow control + cutoff. This is a nice touch to build it in like that without creating a dedicated and noticable ring for it somewhere else on the atomizer.
Wicking-
It is a finicky creature. A slightly deeper lip around the wicking ports would have allowed it to be more forgiving. like anything once you figure it out, it isn't bad at all.
Vapor Production-
It is about average for a device of this type and for me it was satisfying enough. While I am used to more cloud production it gave me what I needed when using it. This is not designed for the "clouds bro" crowd.
Flavor Production-
Above average in all regards. I tried it with several juices I know well and it did all of them justice. I was very pleased in this regard with this device.
Filling-
It is top fill which makes it super easy. Pull up the top cap and fill it up, vape. It took me a few tries to figure out when it was about to overflow, so wouldn't recommend doing it over the pants of your church clothes until you get used to it.
Overall this is a very satisfying vape. It has a good feel and it produces what one would expect from a well built MTL RTA. It is affordable and comes in a variety of colors. It feels premium without a premium price tag, which is unusual these days.
I like this RTA a lot for an MTL device and while I wouldn't run out and buy it because of the style of vaping I prefer, this will absolutely be used for testing DIY juice due to how good of a job it actually does reproducing those wonderful flavors. If you are an MTL style vaper, this will be an easy choice for you. It is fantastic as such.
I do not like that it doesn't come with spare glass and thats about it for the negative.
You can get it here.
Thanks again @Heaven Gifts
Here is what you get in the package.
1- Expromizer V3 Fire
1- User Manual
1- set of o-rings and screws
1- Box that says "Designed in Germany"
My sample did not come with extra glass. Bummer.
The RTA itself has a good feel to it and the gunmetal color is very nice. The finish is clean and nothing in the machining of this is gritty or weird. The only thing that I could notice is the drip tip has a slight lean to it and its only noticeable if you are looking for it. This is due to the o-rings at the base and only annoys me, and if one were OCD about it they could sand one side or the other slightly and get it to stand up straight.
The unit breaks down into 9 pieces (10 if you count the positive pin) very much like the Kayfun. In fact one could very easily be led to believe this might be "inspired" by the Kayfun with a top fill port (very welcome addition).
Here it is in pieces (I did not remove the glass the positive pin, top fill ring or airflow ring)
It comes apart well and goes back together well so it should be a breeze to keep clean and the build deck is strikingly similar to the older style MTL RTA's that it seems to tip its hat to, so I built it like one.
This has a small build deck which is unusual due to current trends in vaping. It is built with 22g NI 80, 3mm inside diameter @ .41 ohms. I tried it with two micro coils just for giggles and it was very difficult to assemble and did not work out very well. Wicking it took a few attempts and it seems to like a bit more wick than not due to the way it almost just sits on the deck. Going light causes it to leak, going heavy causes it to burn up the cotton. It is a touch needy in this regard giving it a razor thin margin between just right and not right at all, and for some this might be annoying.
So the million dollar question: How does it vape?
Pretty damn well for an MTL if you are a wide open DL vaper (like me), fantastic if MTL is your thing. I haven't thought much about MTL in a long time and very seldom desire to vape MTL, but I will absolutely use this RTA. There are some flavors that do better when vaped like this rather than DL and this RTA delivers above average flavor production and good enough vapor production for what it is. So that's a win as far as I am concerned.
Airflow-
The airflow on it is pretty great but I found myself doing the suck-breath-suck out of the side of my mouth thing trying to make it produce more vapor, so it is true to its cause and doesn't pretend to be an MTL hidden in a restricted DL package. Pretty sure some of the MTL'ers will rejoice over this. Through the adjustable airflow ring one can really focus the draw of it very, very tight or about double the amount of overall airflow of a Kayfun. This thing does have that vacuum noise common in these types of RTA's, but it does not have any whistle.
Juice flow-
This has a juice flow control that is manipulated by the base of the drip tip, you have 3 holes of juice flow control + cutoff. This is a nice touch to build it in like that without creating a dedicated and noticable ring for it somewhere else on the atomizer.
Wicking-
It is a finicky creature. A slightly deeper lip around the wicking ports would have allowed it to be more forgiving. like anything once you figure it out, it isn't bad at all.
Vapor Production-
It is about average for a device of this type and for me it was satisfying enough. While I am used to more cloud production it gave me what I needed when using it. This is not designed for the "clouds bro" crowd.
Flavor Production-
Above average in all regards. I tried it with several juices I know well and it did all of them justice. I was very pleased in this regard with this device.
Filling-
It is top fill which makes it super easy. Pull up the top cap and fill it up, vape. It took me a few tries to figure out when it was about to overflow, so wouldn't recommend doing it over the pants of your church clothes until you get used to it.
Overall this is a very satisfying vape. It has a good feel and it produces what one would expect from a well built MTL RTA. It is affordable and comes in a variety of colors. It feels premium without a premium price tag, which is unusual these days.
I like this RTA a lot for an MTL device and while I wouldn't run out and buy it because of the style of vaping I prefer, this will absolutely be used for testing DIY juice due to how good of a job it actually does reproducing those wonderful flavors. If you are an MTL style vaper, this will be an easy choice for you. It is fantastic as such.
I do not like that it doesn't come with spare glass and thats about it for the negative.
You can get it here.
Thanks again @Heaven Gifts
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