I do on one level agree with this. On another level though enough has to be learned to get gear appropriate for how it is going to be used. For example a bolt is a bad choice for a very low ohm vaper.
I really don't see that it is too much to do a bit of both at the same time. 2 hours spent watching videos on how to properly use and setup a mech can inform enough to make good choices.
For example the link I posted to SuperX's youtube channel. On it he has a fantastic video on how to use mechs safely. Yes its old. The principal of what is and is not a safe build remains the same. A little time watching something like that can inform buying decisions and help insure the correct gear for the person is purchased.
For starters, those are MTL RTAs. Possibly RDL depending on your definition of RDL. I assume you are a DL vaper?
Yessir, I understand that. I've read quite a bit that KFL's have a bad tendency to leak - I'm not sure if that's from the maker, or mishandling, or what exactly. My question was, are those of good quality?
I haven't bought or used anything made by Tobeco yet.
Currently, yes. But I haven't really explored MTL's yet. If they're good quality and something I can mess with down the road, I'd consider getting a few at their price.
I have had hit or miss luck with TObeco in general. Some is great and some really was not. As for Kayfuns I tried them (and their near cousin the Orchids) years ago. I did not have much luck with them. BUT there are people that absolutely have them dialed in and love them. I gave up pretty quick on them and last year gave all of mine away.
Edit: To put it bluntly I am a squonker and any tank has to be pretty fantastic for me to use it with regularity.
I'll be honest, for someone who hasn't been building (do I assume correctly), old RTAs like that aren't e best as they don't have good coil mounting systems. Can be frustrating to catch the coil legs. There is a mod you can do, but you can do better.
That does bring up an interesting question - none of these show pictures of the build deck. I'd never even thought about how different/difficult they would be.
That's fair. What are your favorite tanks?
I'm torn between buying mesh tanks exclusively, or some of both. I realize in the world of DIY, mesh is going to be a bit more costly and likely harder to acquire down the road if things keep going like they are. I'm really enjoying the quality of vape from the mesh though.
If you're looking for a cheap RTA that is somewhat more modern and easy to coil, ecigmafia still has the Uwell D2 dual coil RTA for $1.99.
Uwell D2 RTA Tank
Is it the greatest RTA in the world, nah. But it's the right price and it works. And it's top airflow so, while it can leak, it's not as big a deal like a bottom airflow tank leaking. While it is a DL RTA, my classify it as not flow DL. Goes from RDL to very loose RDL, IMHO.
As with all RTAs, wicking is the key. You have to learn how each RTA needs to be wicked in order to minimize leakage and dry hits. There are a few videos on wicking the D2 on YT.
Have you considered drippers?
(like a squonk atty but without the hole in the bottom pin)
The SXK hadaly is a great easy to build little dripper and mine came with both a standard and a squonk pin. Dirt cheap
$11.95 SXK Hadaly Styled RDA Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Free Shipping
I have this and have it mounted on an Asmodus Colossal 80W. It's definitely a tight DL if it's considered an DL, but judging by the drip tip, it's almost like it doesn't know which one it is. It gets pretty hot after a few puffs and definitely takes some preheating, but I take longer drags so it works fine for me. Took a bit for it to grow on me though. I like the flavor out of it.
I love my cerebus tank (but you have to hunt down a 3rd party RBA to make it rebuildable) and my Blotto which is rebuildable out of the box. Now both of these are most definitely NOT MTL tanks.
EDIT: Have to head out to pick up hubby from work will check back in later if you have questions.
This is similar to what the deck will look like on those kayfuns. As you can see, no catchment system - just gotta trap the legs under the screw heads. Some don't mind it, others hate it. It was fine for the time, but today things are better, and easier.
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Ahhh, I like this. I made a decision a while ago that the only RDA's I'll get is if they're with the BF pin. I don't want to be carrying a bottle around with me.
Build deck looks like it has a deep well and the coil pins screw in from the top which I like. I'll likely pick this up, thanks!
Yeah, the drip tip sucks IMHO. I don't use it.
Ramp up time is all on your coils. Thicker wires/coils will have a longer ramp up time.
A long time ago one of the china vendors asked me to review a few different items. After that I didn't do any for quite a while. Then out of the blue the geekvape rep at the time contacted me. It cascaded from there and one by one I was asked to do reviews for health cabin, sourcemore, geekvape, freemax, vaporesso, vapx, voopoo and now suorin. I was contacted and didn't ask to do them. It is fun trying new hardware but after I test the stuff then I spend hours writing and posting each review. I do it because I like to and want to try to help others decide if the stuff I review would be a good choice for them. It's really a lot of work and you have to be willing to spend the time doing the work. I recently stopped doing reviews for health cabin. It can actually be a little overwhelming sometimes because the vendors expect the reviews to be posted in a reasonable amount of time and when you have multiple companies sending you stuff at the same time then it can really pile up on you. I've had 5-6 testing and needing reviews written at the same time before.
Ahh, thanks for reminding me. Someone mentioned getting an RBA for the Freemax Pro - I haven't looked into that yet. I have a cerberus tank on the way, might also be something to look into. Heard several good things about the Blotto, but the lowest I've seen that is slightly out of my bargain bin range. If it drops into the mid to high 20's, I'll consider picking one up.
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