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Chowderhead1972

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I'm ordering a ChiNardo from Tom. Should I get a "ventilated" or regular version? I'm a low wattage (15-22 watt), tight draw, single coil vaper but sometimes I like a DL vape. Can the ventilated version be adjusted for less air?
It could be adjusted yes but considering you power levels I wouldn't bother. The modded and blackened chi-nardas are 3+ weeks out as well. The standard config is in stock.
 

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It could be adjusted yes but considering you power levels I wouldn't bother. The modded and blackened chi-nardas are 3+ weeks out as well. The standard config is in stock.
Thanks, Tom! I'll take the standard config then. Check will be mailed Monday.
I had a Narda a few months ago but wasn't that impressed and traded it for another Stumpy. Perhaps I was too quick to give up on the Narda and want to give it another try.
 

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Thanks, Tom! I'll take the standard config then. Check will be mailed Monday.
I had a Narda a few months ago but wasn't that impressed and traded it for another Stumpy. Perhaps I was too quick to give up on the Narda and want to give it another try.
I'm perplexed.... You prefer the stumpy over the Narda but prefer 15-22 watts? Random question: what gauge wire are you coiling with? At those levels the Narda will have more flavor due to the smaller chamber; unless of course you prefer a cooler and less flavorful (so to speak) vape in which case the ported Narda may be a better option after all. If you recall what didn't you like about the Narda initially? Maybe I'm way overthinking this? Admittedly the Narda is a more frustrating platform to build on compared to the stumpy, if that was the issue and you feel you have progressed with your skills I completely get it.
 

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I'm perplexed.... You prefer the stumpy over the Narda but prefer 15-22 watts? Random question: what gauge wire are you coiling with? At those levels the Narda will have more flavor due to the smaller chamber; unless of course you prefer a cooler and less flavorful (so to speak) vape in which case the ported Narda may be a better option after all. If you recall what didn't you like about the Narda initially? Maybe I'm way overthinking this? Admittedly the Narda is a more frustrating platform to build on compared to the stumpy, if that was the issue and you feel you have progressed with your skills I completely get it.
I usually build with 28 and sometimes 26 ga kanthal. When the bottom-fed Nardas first came out, they sold out and I saw many WTB posts in the classies. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I expected that my first Narda would knock my socks off with a intensely flavorful, tight air vape. When I got a so-so vape with my first build, I dismissed the Narda hype and traded it away for something that always worked for me, another Stumpy.
Looking at how the air is directed precisely to the coil, I knew that coil height would be critical. But was simply too lazy to play with narda after the initial build. I'll try to be more patient this time around!
 

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For Stumpy folk:

You know the adapter thingy that lets you use a standard DT? It's loose (to the point of falling out) on one of my attys. Does anyone know what size those O-rings are? And, does anyone have a source for Stumpy-fitting DTs (that don't require the adapter)? TIA!
 

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I just scooped a used Tmod for my gf (couldnt pass it up)and now she needs an rsa, im thinkin 24mm Goon... What do youse guys thnk?
On a mech I would lean towards the goon 22 honestly unless she like a lot of air. The Narda with its single coil can be tricky to balance heat up time and output. Either goon will be child's play. On a regulated (even the lowly dna40) the Narda sings with a 3mm Id coil and 26g. I'm rocking an E9 monster at 39w with the ported version right now and it's awesome. 47w on the LBC is better but I like to check out my competition.
 
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