After 14 months of abstinence I need an advice

[Alien Traveler]

So, for fourteen months I was buying nothing vape-related, not even cotton.
Now my oldest mod in rotation (istick 30 clone) is showing signs of aging, and I decided buy something... But it looks like there are not much new for MTLungers or restricted DLungers. I use now kayfun 4 (a bit tight for me) and kayfun 5 (which is nice to build/vape, but which is prone to leaking). So far I my choice for my new order are Pico 25 and OBS Engine NANO (both are authentic, new experience for me...)
Any thoughts, advice or criticism of my choice?

 

[93gc40]

Pico a good mod.... don't have the engine but it is more geared to DL I believe..... the Serpent Alto is good atty for MTL. Not Kayfun good but good enough.

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[Alien Traveler]

I am not fully in MTL region, I like restricted DL also.
And additional question to Engine owners: does it work OK at 10-12W?

 

[bombastinator]

Nope. those choices seem excellent to me.
out of curiosity is that kayfun 5 original or a clone? I have a theory about kasyfun 5s relying on exceptionally pristine levels of machining to maintain leak integrity.

 

[stols001]

The new Pico 25 is pretty neat looking I think, and would be a great choice. I don't know if I'd say the Engine is MTL, but folks seem pretty happy with it. I think if you like the vape on the K5, you might enjoy it.

Good luck,

Anna

 

[Letitia]

Engine Nano is a versatile rta. I have a couple juices I have to shut af to a quarter and have no issues.

 

[Eskie]

I cannot vouch for it from personal experience, but I've seen a number of folks report good performance with the Nano in restricted DL (some even mtl but far from universal). I have several regular Engines which are dual coil and are my adv tanks.

The Pico 25 is perfect. Will work with just about any tank on he market, especially for the restricted DL tanks which are rarely over 25 mm. Good rep and affordable.

I think you're good with both.

 

[bwh79]

Engine nano looks intriguing. I'm also really happy with my SXK Doggystyle 2K16 clone (on FT they call it "doggy styled RTA") that I picked up recently. I'm currently using it on my original Pico (75w), and it has all but replaced my Kayfun Lites. The Doggystyle is slightly airier than the KFL, and more (or at least more easily) adjustable.

 

[bwh79]

I'm also really happy with my SXK Doggystyle 2K16 clone (on FT they call it "doggy styled RTA")

I am not fully in MTL region, I like restricted DL also.

There's another (SJMY?) Doggy clone with larger airflow at the coil than the SXK version, more suited to restricted DL (or so they say, I don't have that one myself). The SXK is pretty darn restricted, even "wide open" but gives a great MTL closed off about halfway.

 

[listopencil]

I have a clone of the KF5 and it does not leak at all unless I get forgetful about the juice flow control.

 

[Beamslider]

I use around .6 ohm coil in the OBS normally. I did try a 1.2 ohm coil when I first got it and it was fine around 10 to 13 watts

 

[Beamslider]

May not be what you are looking for but this is a good clone and it is good for DTL or MTL depending on how you build it.

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[Alien Traveler]

Nope. those choices seem excellent to me.
out of curiosity is that kayfun 5 original or a clone? I have a theory about kasyfun 5s relying on exceptionally pristine levels of machining to maintain leak integrity.

It's clones. Which has nothing to do with leaking. When we have O-rings machining means not much for leaking. Engineering does.
K5 is sensitive to wicking, especially when wick is 1-2 weeks old (its when leaks start bothering me).

 

[gofishtx]

The OBS Nano doesn't have the largest build deck, but if you use thin wire, say 28 awg kanthal at around 7 wraps should get you a nice mtl 1.5 -1.7 ohm coil that you can fit on the deck. It is still an airy tank and nothing about it I would call MTL.

 

[Alien Traveler]

May not be what you are looking for but this is a good clone and it is good for DTL or MTL depending on how you build it.

$18.60 Coppervape Skyline Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 4ml / 316 stainless steel + glass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Yes, I was considering Skyline until I've heard about Engine Nano, which is - by opinion of many - leak proof. And I hate leaking, even a bit of leaking.

 

[Beamslider]

The Nano definitely doesn't leak from what I have seen of it using it off and on for a month.

I haven't had any leaks with the skyline either and I use it daily. I liked it enough to get a second one.

 

[Beamslider]

The OBS Nano doesn't have the largest build deck, but if you use thin wire, say 28 awg kanthal at around 7 wraps should get you a nice mtl 1.5 -1.7 ohm coil that you can fit on the deck. It is still an airy tank and nothing about it I would call MTL.

Definitely airy.....But tasty too

 

[gofishtx]

Yes, I was considering Skyline until I've heard about Engine Nano, which is - by opinion of many - leak proof. And I hate leaking, even a bit of leaking.

OBS is a nice tank and leak free. Leak free tanks equal longer lasting mods but I believe the Nano is a 25 mm tank so you would need to get the Pico 25

 

[listopencil]

It's clones. Which has nothing to do with leaking. When we have O-rings machining means not much for leaking. Engineering does.
K5 is sensitive to wicking, especially when wick is 1-2 weeks old (its when leaks start bothering me).

I haven't had my clone for a week yet but I did up a wire with a 3mm diameter (rather than smaller) after I noticed how much room I had to work with. I think I could probably even go 3.5mm without issue, but I'm not sure. It did make wicking easier. I have had no leaking issues at all other than the ones I caused due to carelessness.

 

[smacuser]