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It might be an interesting question: How to prepare a Cobra? 
One of the options can be found here - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ystems/391478-coiling-genesis-mini-howto.html
One of the options can be found here - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ystems/391478-coiling-genesis-mini-howto.html
Yeah, it's not the ultimate in stealth vaping. But its titanium construction means relatively lightweight, and it fits the Provari nicely IMHO. It took a bit of trial, error and web tutorials to get the hang of setting it up, but now I very much like it. It's my only boutique, high-end rba.
I use it exclusively at home, and take smaller, less expensive mods with me when out and about.
EDIT: And it probably looks a little top-heavy in the pic because of the angle of the shot, from above. Fed71's far better picture is a truer display of the relative dimensions.
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It's not hard at all if you can set up other RBAs. If you're a fan of the Petar K method, the supplied hex driver is great for wrapping your coils around, especially if you're going to try a dual wick setup.
What I've wicked and coiled so far with SS mesh are three Genesis: The Vulcan DID clone, the AGA-T+ and the Cobra. I've also been using hemp with the Drunker and am going to try a hemp Nova soon, which is a different thing than the Gennys.
I think none are harder or easier than any of the others. I tried using a few different methods (including the Petar K wrap) and none of them worked. But after I got a feel for it they all work. Whatever method you use, IMHO it's just a question of getting the practice to develop a feel for the process, so you can intuitively tell that you're doing it right. Then the method doesn't matter. I assume as I continue to gain experience, I will be able to do it faster, and have more aesthetically elegant looking set-ups. But at least I've gotten to the point where I can make a working wick & coil without a lot of fuss, which is all we need to get over the initial hump.
I like the Cobra enough that I'll probably get a 2nd one, next time the larger 5ml... With the Provari & Cobra, my "chase" for a better vape ended. I'll continue to look around at developments of course, but no longer feel like I'm on the outside looking in.
The Cobra rocks!
I think none are harder or easier than any of the others. I tried using a few different methods (including the Petar K wrap) and none of them worked. But after I got a feel for it they all work. Whatever method you use, IMHO it's just a question of getting the practice to develop a feel for the process, so you can intuitively tell that you're doing it right. Then the method doesn't matter. I assume as I continue to gain experience, I will be able to do it faster, and have more aesthetically elegant looking set-ups. But at least I've gotten to the point where I can make a working wick & coil without a lot of fuss, which is all we need to get over the initial hump.
I like the Cobra enough that I'll probably get a 2nd one, next time the larger 5ml... With the Provari & Cobra, my "chase" for a better vape ended. I'll continue to look around at developments of course, but no longer feel like I'm on the outside looking in.
The Cobra rocks!
I've seen it mentioned before but I'm not familiar w/the Petar K method. Also there's a cig paper method I've seen mentioned too. But I'm a complete noob at RBAs (w/only a week under my belt)& I'm having good luck so far & the vape is absolutely unreal, so I think maybe I should stick w/old school techniques till I get a better feel for this stuff. I'm still having a little trouble keeping my coils stable...and going thru a LOT of juice because the vape is so awesome. RBAs ROCK!!!
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The basic PetarK method basically involves wrapping your wire around a drill bit, or something of suitable diameter to fit in the wick hole on the unit, connecting the coil, and then rolling your wick so that it slides fairly easily down through the already mounted coil. Many beginners find this the easiest, and continue to use it, even after gaining experience. The trick is in sizing the wick to exactly the same diameter as the inside of the coil, and having the wick perfectly round.
The other most common method is, as Zen has demonstrated in his videos, rolling the wick, putting it in the hole, connecting the negative connection, and coiling the wire around the installed wick, finishing off by connecting the positive. This method requires some practice, because the important thing is learning the proper tension of the wire around the wick.
There are other methods, such as putting a layer of cotton around the wick, by brushing the wick on a cotton ball; or wrapping a piece of cigarette paper around the wick, where the coil will eventually be. Personally, I've never cared for either of these methods. To me, they are crutches.
The other most common method is, as Zen has demonstrated in his videos, rolling the wick, putting it in the hole, connecting the negative connection, and coiling the wire around the installed wick, finishing off by connecting the positive. This method requires some practice, because the important thing is learning the proper tension of the wire around the wick.
There are other methods, such as putting a layer of cotton around the wick, by brushing the wick on a cotton ball; or wrapping a piece of cigarette paper around the wick, where the coil will eventually be. Personally, I've never cared for either of these methods. To me, they are crutches.
Another wrapping technique is to wrap the coil around the wick before putting it in the hole, and then attaching the + and - wires. After trying the petar K and Zen methods, I found this to be the easiest (and most trouble free) for me.
I haven't watched this yet but here's a video on the Petar K method
I haven't watched this yet but here's a video on the Petar K method
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Interesting stuff Rule. Thanks man. I think it's way cool that there are so many ways to do this stuff & different things to experiment with. I've only tried a couple different techniques so far; the DBM & also wrapping the wick after it's installed. So far I've had my best results by wrapping the wick then sliding it into the RBA, connecting the posts, & tweek as needed. It just seems like I have a better feel for the tightness of the coil on the wick this way. I haven't seen this method demonstrated in any of the vids I've watched or read about it so it's prolly all wrong, but right now it's working great & whatever works right?
That's funny we posted the same thing at the same time LOL. I don't know why it's not more popular.. I pretty much stopped having problems (well, most problems) when I started wrapping directly on the uninstalled coil. I recoiled 3 of my rbas one after another and all 3.. one after another, they all lit up perfectly with no shorts or hotspots. And they've stayed that way for several days now. After every couple of tanks, when the tank gets low, I do a dry burn and make sure all the coils are still glowing evenly before I refill again.
Before, when I tried wrapping on the inserted coil, even if I got it all glowing, I'd still have to keep adjusting and adjusting and tweeking. Now, there's very little, if any adjustment needed. Maybe I'm just getting better but it's working so I'll keep doing it. Also, all my wicks are several weeks old so by now they're well seasoned and that may be a factor also.
Used wicks are always easier to recoil. By the time they have been used for a while, they get a good layer of oxidation on them.
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