Best beginner RBA

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dice57

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The Russian was my first rba, Kayfun style. Pretty easy to set up and most builds will vape great with it. I use 28 awg Kanthal and I works great for my builds of .5-2 ohms. I started with a sample of 28, 30 and 32 awg wire before I settled on 28. I do micro coils on 90% of my rba's, they are great and one can become proficient in no time.

I'm not into drippers, seems like a lot of effort to go through, when my rba tanks can vape just as well and have lots of juice on board. The best thing to do is research the style of rba you like. I like bottom coil devices, so that's the style I generally shop for. Get a good quality rba, and it will last a lifetime.

There are tools of the build that you will probably want to pick up along the war, like an atomizer ohm meter, Butane torch, needle nose tweezers and pliers, mini screw driver, I like using blunt tip syringe needles to wrap my coils, makes for easy wraps, mounting, and resistance changes. Some stuff I had laying around the house, some I picked up along the way. I usually wick with hemp fiber or cotton.

Building is and ongoing learning experience, as one tries different techniques, wicks and style, the build evolves. I often find myself incorporating different build styles into a new build. Look into all the different option and styles, then go with what makes sense to you and is within your skill set.

Good luck and have fun!!
 
i would recommend a Kayfun lite or a fogger V2, even thou some people say the fogger is a BIATCH, when you get it just right it performs. check local shops for support, but if not order bulk kanthal. i vary in-between 32g and 28g, depending on the build I'm looking for. I attys and other gennys styles are fun too. and the I atty won't bust your wallet in two :) RSST is a good go too. lots of space for you to learn the ropes of micro coils, nano coils and so on.
 

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i would recommend a Kayfun lite or a fogger V2, even thou some people say the fogger is a BIATCH, when you get it just right it performs. check local shops for support, but if not order bulk kanthal. i vary in-between 32g and 28g, depending on the build I'm looking for. I attys and other gennys styles are fun too. and the I atty won't bust your wallet in two :) RSST is a good go too. lots of space for you to learn the ropes of micro coils, nano coils and so on.

Yes, all of the above. The RSST is probably one of the easiest builds. After you get good with the RSST build, the rest will cone easily.
 

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Thanks for all your replies. Sounds like I'd be doing well with an RSST, 30 gauge kanthal, some silica or cotton, and a torch.

I'm frankly getting fed up with these constantly inconsistent coil heads my wife and I have been using in our Davide's and EVODs.

Feel like I'll be happier with more control over everything.

Same here mgalyan! I use protanks, evods, and a davide. I just ordered the kayfun 3.1 clone now I hope I can do it! Good luck to US! :)

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Same here mgalyan! I use protanks, evods, and a davide. I just ordered the kayfun 3.1 clone now I hope I can do it! Good luck to US! :)
 

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Highly recommend the RSST. Easy to build, great vape with lots of flavor when you're done. Should be able to pick one up for about $30 shipped from a US vendor. Temco has great prices on Kanthal, pick up a 100 foot roll of 28 gauge. You should be able to pick up stainless mesh on eBay cheap. Get yourself a butane torch and hand tools and you should be under $100

+1 If you are building a microcoil, 28 gauge will do you fine. And the RSST is a good recommendation. Given kanthal is cheap, get some 30 gauge for higher resistance and try working with that first. It's a good idea to get a cartometer for 15 bucks to measure the resistance on your builds until you get the hang of it, and then you will know how many wraps gets you the right ohms with varying gauges of resistance wire. And have fun it's addictive!
 
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