new to rebuilding

After my "I hate myself for smoking again" fiasco, I'm treating myself to an RDA to encourage myself to get tf off the nic sticks again and to regain a bit more control over my vaping style. I've already been talking to someone a little bit about this but at this point thought it was time to...

So.my subtank mini will b arriving approximately tmrw.right now I just finished trying out my first coil, 8wraps n slid the cotton etc etc...I believe 28 or 26g for the kanthal....JUST PRACTICING.So I'm not putting this into the rba wen it arrives unless I get some info from u folks here...plz

Dammit I'm seeing too many different things to know what to get....I don't want to blow up and I don't want to waste my money on the wrong kind,sorry for the many posts if u see my others,I just wanna make sure I grab the right kind for me..

On average,what is the length of wire you will need to use per coil rebuild?? I bought 15' to start with.Never built one before and the guy at local shop will help on first nd there are plenty of reviews I've seen showing really how easy it could be.still would like you guys to let me know on...

Hey ladies, Do you rebuild? How did you get into it? Did someone help you face to face, or did you learn by watching videos? What is the easiest rebuildable to begin with? I have heard of the Sophia as being a great easy beginners device?