I got lucky with no hotspots so far using an AGA T2 (used Petar K, 3/32 bit, 28g Kanthal 9 wraps at 1.6Ω) on a Vamo set to 15w (stacked 18350 batts). So far the flavor and vapor is comparable to the mesh/rope/rope with ekowool sleeve) combos I've tried.
I hope to try ekowool sleeving over the...