Am I the Only One who Prefers a Single Coil ?

[PapawBrett]

For me personally, vaping is Freedom from 40 years of Tobacco Use. I breathe better, sleep better, eat better (have extra 30 pounds to back that up) and have more energy and am far more productive thanks to vaping. Much like the Tobacco Pipes I used to smoke, I am a 'Puffer' or a Mouth-To-Lung Vaper. I enjoy a light, easy vape.
For me personally, vaping is NOT an Olympic Event, and I really couldn't care less about your 'Cloud Size'. I recently traded a new Reos LP/SP Grand and RM5 for a ProVari P2 and an Original Svoemesto Kayfun just because I really found no enjoyment in dual coils or sub-ohming. It was, for me; too hot, left my throat raw and aggravated my sinus allergies, and changed the way my favorite e-liquids taste. I spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years because I HAD TO SMOKE, and I refuse to vape in a manner I am not totally comfortable with.
I run five Various Reos Mods, four have RM2's and one BF Veritas, and Two ProVaris with Kayfuns. Using either a 5/64 or a 3/32 drill bit, I wrap my own coils. I think I might have a few old pictures.


I am quite comfortable with this vaping style. It wasn't that long ago we were all sucking on drip atomizers and Cartomizers. Which had their own coils in the bottom. Yes, Vaping is still in it's Evolutionary Stage. But sometimes, as I peruse the ECF, I am left to wonder am I the only dinosaur left who is NOT chasing clouds?

As the Title says, Am I the Only One who still Prefers a Single Coil ?

 

[RiceBurner95]

I prefer single coils also. With an RDA that lets me run single and close off air flow to the unused side, it's better to me than any dual coil. You get a faster ramp up, and don't use excessive amounts of liquid. I use a Cana Modz 30W box, and almost always use a single coil in the 1-1.8 ohm range. Plenty of flavor, good vapor, and my battery and juice lasts longer.

 

[inspects]

For me personally, Vaping is Freedom from 40 years of Tobacco Use. I breathe better, sleep better, eat better (have extra 30 pounds to back that up) and have more energy and am far more productive thanks to Vaping. Much like the Tobacco Pipes I used to smoke, I am a 'Puffer' or a Mouth-To-Lung Vaper. I enjoy a light, easy vape.
For me personally, Vaping is NOT an Olympic Event, and I really couldn't care less about your 'Cloud Size'. I recently traded a new Reos LP/SP Grand and RM5 for a ProVari P2 and an Original Svoemesto Kayfun just because I really found no enjoyment in dual coils or sub-ohming. It was, for me; too hot, left my throat raw and aggravated my sinus allergies, and changed the way my favorite e-liquids taste. I spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years because I HAD TO SMOKE, and I refuse to vape in a manner I am not totally comfortable with.
I run five Various Reos Mods, four have RM2's and one BF Veritas, and Two ProVaris with Kayfuns. Using either a 5/64 or a 3/32 drill bit, I wrap my own coils. I think I might have a few old pictures.
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I am quite comfortable with this vaping style. It wasn't that long ago we were all sucking on drip atomizers and Cartomizers. Which had their own coils in the bottom. Yes, Vaping is still in it's Evolutionary Stage. But sometimes, as I peruse the ECF, I am left to wonder am I the only dinosaur left who is NOT chasing clouds?

As the Title says, Am I the Only One who still Prefers a Single Coil ?

You're certainly not alone, I like taste and nicotine satisfaction, I could care less about the clouds.

 

[440BB]

One good coil is all I need to get a tasty vape. Juice consumption is also more manageable.

With the constant stream of new shiny stuff, it only takes a moment to fall behind what is currently the must have vaping setup. I'm glad I found my sweet spot, and I'll accept the dinosaur title.

 

[Train2]

I like some heat, but don't need monster clouds - I'd rather have intense flavor...
I run more singles than duals, cuz I get want I want and
a) they're easier to build
and
b) I want "instant" response when I push the button - harder to achieve with more coil mass of a dual...

So my "hobby" lately has been finding and trying other TINY atties on my Reo - Chalice, Divo, Cyclone...
You might want to get your hands on a Cyclone...

 

[Rickajho]

Keeps me off smoking - tastes good - keeps me off smoking - got nic - keeps me off smoking - clouds that can suck the oxygen out of a room... No.

I don't get what it is about vaping that turns some normally adult people into 13 year old adolescents trying to one-up each other creating indoor weather patterns. Kewl! Not.

Single coil, small chamber just tastes batter and is a hella lot less hassle.

 

[oplholik]

I too like single coils. I get all the vapor I need out of them w/o going below 1Ω, usually stay around 1.2Ω except for the14500's which I go about 1.4-1.5↨Ω.

 

[kkay59]

Papaw, although I am new to rebuilding, I am with you on this. I am a flavor junky, not a cloud chaser. I don't want a hot vape either. Warm is just fine for me. I have only tried 3 rebuildables so far. I am going to do a dual coil soon on the Aqua 2, to see if it really increases flavor. To me a dual coil, is more work. If I get what I need from one coil, I don't need the other, especially if there is not a noticeable difference. I have the Kayfun 3.1, Magma, and the Aqua 2. So far the taste from the Magma blows the other two away. I do like a tank though better overall, because of sheer convenience. I can vape a Magma fluid level down in nothing flat time wise...lol.

 

[Soignee]

Although I prefer a hot vape, I find duals a pita to mess with. I generally build my Magma and Tobh as a single coil and get great flavor from them. I do build low (depending on the juice) but am not concerned about the clouds. I'm just a flavor junkie...

 

[PapawBrett]

So my "hobby" lately has been finding and trying other TINY atties on my Reo - Chalice, Divo, Cyclone...
You might want to get your hands on a Cyclone...

Cyclone w/Cyclops AFC ordered two days ago. Great Minds really do think alike !

 

[kkay59]

I sure would like to try one of those Papaw!
You should LOVE IT!!

Cyclone w/Cyclops AFC ordered two days ago. Great Minds really do think alike !

 

[chomper33]

I don't see anything wrong with single coils. I probably use them more than I use dual coils. I got a single coil on a Magma and a Plume Veil right now and loving it.

 

[Bunnykiller]

the original RSST single coils rule..... but my Cerebus demands 3 or more coils.... I like em both..

 

[Light Seeker]

Good to see this thread .... Been away for awhile, quick scans seems everyone is cloud chasing with subohms & 100watt + boxmods. I don't get it. Who cares about cloud size...It's the quality of a vape that's king, otherwise just go suck on a party-rental fog machine. My single micro coil gennies, rbas & drippers with any of my mechs produce amazing flavor & will fill a room if I care to. Currently using a kf4 at 1.4 ohms on a 4nine, and a .9 ohm dripper with a stingray x, couldn't be happier with the taste.

 

[Sirius]

A favorite single coil..26ga 8 wraps at .8Ω .. Not a cloud chaser but this coil plus the 2mm air hole on the RM4 and it does produce some pretty dam good vapor.
The flavor is awesome as well.

 

[Kenna]

For me personally, Vaping is Freedom from 40 years of Tobacco Use. I breathe better, sleep better, eat better (have extra 30 pounds to back that up) and have more energy and am far more productive thanks to Vaping. Much like the Tobacco Pipes I used to smoke, I am a 'Puffer' or a Mouth-To-Lung Vaper. I enjoy a light, easy vape.
For me personally, Vaping is NOT an Olympic Event, and I really couldn't care less about your 'Cloud Size'. I recently traded a new Reos LP/SP Grand and RM5 for a ProVari P2 and an Original Svoemesto Kayfun just because I really found no enjoyment in dual coils or sub-ohming. It was, for me; too hot, left my throat raw and aggravated my sinus allergies, and changed the way my favorite e-liquids taste. I spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years because I HAD TO SMOKE, and I refuse to vape in a manner I am not totally comfortable with.
I run five Various Reos Mods, four have RM2's and one BF Veritas, and Two ProVaris with Kayfuns. Using either a 5/64 or a 3/32 drill bit, I wrap my own coils. I think I might have a few old pictures.
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I am quite comfortable with this vaping style. It wasn't that long ago we were all sucking on drip atomizers and Cartomizers. Which had their own coils in the bottom. Yes, Vaping is still in it's Evolutionary Stage. But sometimes, as I peruse the ECF, I am left to wonder am I the only dinosaur left who is NOT chasing clouds?

As the Title says, Am I the Only One who still Prefers a Single Coil ?

I'm a single coil vaper, also. I just started building this month. I'm using KFL+V2's, & going for a v3 soon. I have no intention of going with dual coils for all of the same reasons mentioned above. I was a pad smoker for 42+ years, & paniced a the thought of having to quit. But quit I did, & I'm one of those that quit with my first vape. So haters go on & hate, I do not smoke!
Some of you might want to join us on the Older Folks & Vaping Front Porch (for vaping related topics, although we stray from that often. ), & Older Folks & Vaping Back Porch, where we talk about anything & everything. Don't let the term "Older" mislead you. The threads were named years ago, & we keep the names out of respect for the who started them. We are the more "mature" vapers. Into devices, modding, flavor, diy. Not cloud chasers, although we have subohmer's, too, it's not about clouds.
The Back Porch is in The Lounge, & the Front Porch in General Discussion sections. The Porches are whatever climate you prefer, whatever view you desire, device & flavor you like, your beverage of choice. Snacks & pets are welcome, but you have to share! Come for a vist, you might like us!

 

[Bored2Tears]

For me personally, Vaping is Freedom from 40 years of Tobacco Use. I breathe better, sleep better, eat better (have extra 30 pounds to back that up) and have more energy and am far more productive thanks to Vaping. Much like the Tobacco Pipes I used to smoke, I am a 'Puffer' or a Mouth-To-Lung Vaper. I enjoy a light, easy vape.
For me personally, Vaping is NOT an Olympic Event, and I really couldn't care less about your 'Cloud Size'. I recently traded a new Reos LP/SP Grand and RM5 for a ProVari P2 and an Original Svoemesto Kayfun just because I really found no enjoyment in dual coils or sub-ohming. It was, for me; too hot, left my throat raw and aggravated my sinus allergies, and changed the way my favorite e-liquids taste. I spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years because I HAD TO SMOKE, and I refuse to vape in a manner I am not totally comfortable with.
I run five Various Reos Mods, four have RM2's and one BF Veritas, and Two ProVaris with Kayfuns. Using either a 5/64 or a 3/32 drill bit, I wrap my own coils. I think I might have a few old pictures.
View attachment 406003 View attachment 406004

I am quite comfortable with this vaping style. It wasn't that long ago we were all sucking on drip atomizers and Cartomizers. Which had their own coils in the bottom. Yes, Vaping is still in it's Evolutionary Stage. But sometimes, as I peruse the ECF, I am left to wonder am I the only dinosaur left who is NOT chasing clouds?

As the Title says, Am I the Only One who still Prefers a Single Coil ?

PawPaw,

I agree, and don't want the additional hassle of a dual coil. My current setup is an Istick and Lemo , usually at about 1.5-1.7 ohm build. That said, I have been debating getting a REO grand with RM2. I'm a complete doofus with coil builds and the RM2 appears to be the absolute simplest setup there is. I struggle sometimes building coils because I am impatient and not that coordinated.....and my wicking doesn't always come out just right on the Lemo. I can usually manage something of a decent vape......but that RM2 appears idiot proof.

Thoughts? Am I just convincing myself to buy something different again? Been vaping since Sep 2014, and frankly don't want to just keep truckin down the rabbit hole for the next best thing. I really kinda think the Reo + RM2 might be the simplest deal with the easiest build. I already know clearos + prebuilt coils aren't satisfying to me. The Lemo works, but I sometimes struggle for 30mins to get a decent build.

 

[Bronze]

Single coil is more than enough for this vaper. Dual coil is overkill. But, to each their own.

 

[HakanM]

I am also using sinle coils. There are some flavour freak atomizers like fatty, cycolone.. I am using them to taste the flavour of my home made liquids couse i believe the true taste can be obtained by single coil.
But duals coils are also ok for me. Using them to boost the flavour and to make some clouds

 

[PapawBrett]

the original RSST single coils rule..... but my Cerebus demands 3 or more coils.... I like em both..

But I thought your wife had 'acquired' your RSST ?