Looking for a new rda and hoping for some recommendations. I'm less concerned with "clouds" and more concerned with flavor. Been thinking of a Patriot or Nimbus, but was wondering if there's a clear "winner" in terms of flavor production? Appreciate any suggestions!
Best RDA for flavor?
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I have a few drippers and 1 genny so I`m no expert. My favorite is the IGO L I use it all day everyday. It has worked great on mech and regulated mods both
I like the cyclone (viscious ant). You can get it from Indy vape shop.
Here's some pix and a vid
http://youtu.be/lUodSPmI0js
Here's some pix and a vid
http://youtu.be/lUodSPmI0js
Dual coils and larger chambers like the Nimbus and Patriot are good for more vapor, but the general consensus is better flavor comes from a smaller chamber, which is typically single coil. Try out some RDA's that are < 15mm. (like the Cyclone mentioned by Super for example)
Having said that, there are still larger RDA's that squeeze down the internal chamber size while having a larger diameter. The Immortalizer does this and has bottom airflow. The Origen has two reservoirs, but the coils and airflow space is quite smaller than a Nimbus. The Pulse G is a genesis with an airflow restricter insert when used in single coil.
Your going to get massively varying and subjective answers to this question though, you realize this right?
Having said that, there are still larger RDA's that squeeze down the internal chamber size while having a larger diameter. The Immortalizer does this and has bottom airflow. The Origen has two reservoirs, but the coils and airflow space is quite smaller than a Nimbus. The Pulse G is a genesis with an airflow restricter insert when used in single coil.
Your going to get massively varying and subjective answers to this question though, you realize this right?
Dual coils and larger chambers like the Nimbus and Patriot are good for more vapor, but the general consensus is better flavor comes from a smaller chamber, which is typically single coil. Try out some RDA's that are < 15mm. (like the Cyclone mentioned by Super for example)
Having said that, there are still larger RDA's that squeeze down the internal chamber size while having a larger diameter. The Immortalizer does this and has bottom airflow. The Origen has two reservoirs, but the coils and airflow space is quite smaller than a Nimbus. The Pulse G is a genesis with an airflow restricter insert when used in single coil.
Your going to get massively varying and subjective answers to this question though, you realize this right?
Absolutely aware of that
Good information already though! The only RDA I've used so far has been an Igo W, and while it produces great vapor the flavor doesn't seem to be spectacular.
My personal favorite dripper for flavor is my Immortalizer clone. The reason it tastes so good is because it has bottom fed airflow. This means that the airflow passes through/around the coil from the bottom giving off a warmer more flavorful vape. It also has a small chamber keeping the vape from being diluted with more air than necessary. The only downfall is that it's a single coil dripper, though the thing is easy to build because of the unique post design. They're a little more expensive than IGOs and Nimbus clones, about 30 - 35$ from US suppliers and maybe 25$ from FT.
I'll have to agree about the Immortalizer. It produces great flavor with it's reduced chamber.
The clones had issues with the screw holes stripping out.
I have 3 of them from FT, and they all needed modification to not do so.
It was a very easy fix though. I used a short piece of 29ga kanthal bent into a u shape and stuffed it into the screw hole.
this allowed me to tighten the screws all the way without stripping the threads.
I'm not sure if the issue has been addressed.
But I can tell you FT sent me a replacement base, and it did not have the issue.
FT has them on sale for 12bux right now. The regular price was 17bux.
Even at 17 bux, and having to fiddle with mine to get the deck screws to hold, I'm still happy with the value. Mostly because i don't mind fooling with stuff. Especially if I save a ton of $, it's still worth it to me.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005571/1436801-immortalizer-rda-rebuildable-dripping-atomizer
Smaller RDAs are nice in the sense that they provide great flavor, but I have gigantic hands and fat fingers, so I personally like a slightly larger deck to work with.
Also a larger RDA provides a little more area for holding juice, which isn't a bad thing.
I recently picked up one of the fatty v3 clones from FT. Despite it being fairly large in size, the internal volume is small enough that it also gives good flavor.
Not Immortalizer good, but better than an IGO L or W.
The bottom airflow is nice.
It is quite fiddly to build with, as there are several parts/layers and insulators that need to be put into the proper orientation.
Not a fan of how the coil screws hold the whole thing together. I do like the screw on top cap though.
Trident clone is pretty good, but I'm not a fan of it's construction. I have one, and won't buy another.
For a smaller rda, the FT v6 is pretty sweet.
I have it on a 14500 bagua clone and it is a flavor machine.
The clones had issues with the screw holes stripping out.
I have 3 of them from FT, and they all needed modification to not do so.
It was a very easy fix though. I used a short piece of 29ga kanthal bent into a u shape and stuffed it into the screw hole.
this allowed me to tighten the screws all the way without stripping the threads.
I'm not sure if the issue has been addressed.
But I can tell you FT sent me a replacement base, and it did not have the issue.
FT has them on sale for 12bux right now. The regular price was 17bux.
Even at 17 bux, and having to fiddle with mine to get the deck screws to hold, I'm still happy with the value. Mostly because i don't mind fooling with stuff. Especially if I save a ton of $, it's still worth it to me.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005571/1436801-immortalizer-rda-rebuildable-dripping-atomizer
Smaller RDAs are nice in the sense that they provide great flavor, but I have gigantic hands and fat fingers, so I personally like a slightly larger deck to work with.
Also a larger RDA provides a little more area for holding juice, which isn't a bad thing.
I recently picked up one of the fatty v3 clones from FT. Despite it being fairly large in size, the internal volume is small enough that it also gives good flavor.
Not Immortalizer good, but better than an IGO L or W.
The bottom airflow is nice.
It is quite fiddly to build with, as there are several parts/layers and insulators that need to be put into the proper orientation.
Not a fan of how the coil screws hold the whole thing together. I do like the screw on top cap though.
Trident clone is pretty good, but I'm not a fan of it's construction. I have one, and won't buy another.
For a smaller rda, the FT v6 is pretty sweet.
I have it on a 14500 bagua clone and it is a flavor machine.
The Real Immortalizer is by far the best RDA for flavor and easy to set up with either ribbon or round wire.You will not regret this purchase.
MCV Atomic RDA
I'm really tempted to get this dripper. I can't decide between the atomic, origen, or zenith.
origen and atomic in my experience have given the best flavor. think the atomic is slightly better than the origen
Absolutely aware of that
You might want to play wit your coils a little and see if you can find a setup that works with your IGO. My initial setup produced a lot of vape but it was harsh and didn't taste very good. I made some new coils with a little more resistance and the flavor improved a lot and the harshness decreased.
I cannot decide at all! I order a couple on Fasttech to try them. I got the Trident, the Omega and the Patriot.
But besides my IGO-L I also want a genuine RDA and the Atomic and Origen got my attention for sure! The Origen is hard to get, I live in the Netherlands so I can only go to Vaporwall, or buy it (for allot of money for shipping and customs) from a US shop..
I think its going to be the Atomic, they sell them in webshops in Germany which is next to the Netherlands.
I've been using a Atomic love it, just got an Zenith easiest build of any dripper I've had, the slitted post are great.
Since you're going with the immo I suggest getting the real deal. If you decide to get the clone just plan ahead for when the screws strip. The trick using kanthal between the screws works, but it's a huge pain on the .... especially over time when the threads get more chewed up. If you buy your clone from fasttech and need to return or exchange it be prepared for a long wait. On my return it took an entire month to do the ticket and get a store credit. It only took two or three days for my return shipment to get to their warranty place in Florida, so most of that month was spent dealing with their horrible customer service department. I'd answer a question they had and it would take them 3 or 6 days just to respond.
I have the atomic, Stillaire, Enigma, and a trident V2 clone. I would highly recommend the atomic as far as flavor. It has given me the best flavor IMO out of all my RDAs or RBAs so far. The threads and build quality are great but the small chamber I really believe helps the flavor.
The Immortalizer is nice, but be prepared to get "gurgling" if you over-drip into it. The airholes come right up underneath the coil, so if there's any extra juice at all, it'll end up down in those holes. Honestly, The Veritas I just got gives the same awesome flavor as the Immortalizer does, but it's a bit easier to use and the design is ingenious IMHO....
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