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Just bought one of those, for 10 bucks its worth to try :)
Will let you know how it works!

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I mainly agree with @Janusz on this. The Dvarw is totally worth it for the price. I think this clone is the best buy. All AFC inserts and tank size options. Plus has the oval holes on the ring which makes it much better for high VG juice. If you want Ultem tanks just search for "Dvarw" on fasttech.

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9652194

Authentic Evl Reaper V3 is one of my best tanks for sheer density of flavour. At £100 I felt is was totally worth it to support a UK designer. But if you prefer the clone, this one is good:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9684409

Keep in mind it doesn't have the MTL airflow insert so you will need that too.

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9687306

Also here's the 5ml tank section:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9684408

Lastly the SXK Kayfun Lite 2019 is flawless. Only difference is a metal airflow adjustment screw rather than a nylon one:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9690301 (22mm version)

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9690302 (24mm version. Ignore the 2ml listed capacity. It's a mistake and holds 3.5ml)

All the extension tanks and dome kits are also on Fasttech.

Another option is the Kayfun Prime but has more parts. Either SXK or YTFK on Fasttech. I would also recommend the Taifun GT III but you'll have issues finding one now.
 
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I mainly agree with @Janusz on this. The Dvarw is totally worth it for the price. I think this clone is the best buy. All AFC inserts and tank size options. Plus has the oval holes on the ring which makes it much better for high VG juice. If you want Ultem tanks just search for "Dvarw" on Fasttech.

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9652194

Authentic Evl Reaper V3 is one of my best tanks for sheer density of flavour. At £100 I felt is was totally work it to support a UK designer. But if you prefer the clone, this one is good:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9684409

Keep in mind it doesn't have the MTL airflow insert so you will need that too.

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9687306

Also here's the 5ml tank section:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9684408

Lastly the SXK Kayfun Lite 2019 is flawless. Only difference is a metal airflow adjustment screw rather than a nylon one:

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9690301 (22mm version)

https://www.fasttech.com/p/9690302 (24mm version. Ignore the 2ml listed capacity. It's a mistake and holds 3.5ml)

All the extension tanks and dome kits are also on Fasttech.

Another option is the Kayfun Prime but has more parts. Either SXK or YTFK on Fasttech. I would also recommend the Taifun GT III but you'll have issues finding one now.
Thanks a lot for this answer :) I just bougth the SXK Doggystyle as my first RTA but will keep your sugestion in mind :)!
 

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    Thanks a lot for this answer :) I just bougth the SXK Doggystyle as my first RTA but will keep your sugestion in mind :)!

    The sxk doggy was my first RTA and the more open airflow version of it, the sjmy doggystyle RTA is still my favourite ;)

    The only downside is it's bottom fill - which is why a lot of doggystyle users moved into to the ehpro true RTA (top fill).

    Anyway if me as a complete newbie to RTAs can build and wick, anyone can - so you've made a good choice :thumb:

    I agree that the drip tip that comes with it is crap ;) I use innokin zenith tank tips on mine

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    Bookmark this video - great info on how to build and wick the deck:



    Though I usually have my coil positioned lower than he does for better flavour
     

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    The sxk doggy was my first RTA and the more open airflow version of it, the sjmy doggystyle RTA is still my favourite ;)

    The only downside is it's bottom fill - which is why a lot of doggystyle users moved into to the ehpro true RTA (top fill).

    Anyway if me as a complete newbie to RTAs can build and wick, anyone can - so you've made a good choice :thumb:

    I agree that the drip tip that comes with it is crap ;) I use innokin zenith tank tips on mine

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    Bookmark this video - great info on how to build and wick the deck:



    Though I usually have my coil positioned lower than he does for better flavour

    Can I use fused clapton wire on this with no issue?
    Asking because the screw system seems to maybe have trouble with some ticker wire?
     
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    Can I use fused clapton wire on this with no issue?
    Asking because the screw system seems to maybe have trouble with some ticker wire?

    Get yourself some Vandy Vape Superfine MTL Clapton wire. Either Kanthal or SS 316. Really useful stuff for RTA's with small screws and tiny chambers.
     

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    Thanks :) @Opinionated suggested me Geekvape MTL Fused Clapton Wire-SS316L with which I will go first and see how that goes :)

    Yeah, worth a try. I haven't used fine claptons in the doggy, so I'm not sure how the wrapping around the screw would go. Definitely get some 28 gauge wire for it as well however. Awesome flavour with a single wire coil
     

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    Yeah, worth a try. I haven't used fine claptons in the doggy, so I'm not sure how the wrapping around the screw would go. Definitely get some 28 gauge wire for it as well however. Awesome flavour with a single wire coil
    Yeh ordered myself a diy kit with prebuilt kanthal coils 28ga 1.3 ohm will go with that first and buy some loose wire sometime :)
     

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    Yeh ordered myself a diy kit with prebuilt kanthal coils 28ga 1.3 ohm will go with that first and buy some loose wire sometime :)

    I got my Coilmaster kit in the mail today, it has 10ft of 24g kanthal inside. Opened it up and no more than 10 minutes later I had two coils made, 1 by hand an 1 jig.(hand made one looks better!!)
    A lot easier than I thought it was going to be:)
    Now I just need my RTA:D
     
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    I got my Coilmaster kit in the mail today, it has 10ft of 24g kanthal inside. Opened it up and no more than 10 minutes later I had two coils made, 1 by hand an 1 jig.(hand made one looks better!!)
    A lot easier than I thought it was going to be:)
    Now I just need my RTA:D

    Congrats - and I agree the wrapping is the easy part. But with your first RTA having a pre-built coil is handy so that you can just focus on getting the lil pecker installed properly :thumb:

    Now go find an RTA to stick it in ;)
     

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    Congrats - and I agree the wrapping is the easy part. But with your first RTA having a pre-built coil is handy so that you can just focus on getting the lil pecker installed properly :thumb:

    Now go find an RTA to stick it in ;)

    I do have some pre-built coils there, but I'll put faith in my own wrapping first:shock:
    New RTA should arrive in a couple of days, a nice gold OBS Engine Nano.
    I'm looking forward to it:thumbs:
     

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    I do have some pre-built coils there, but I'll put faith in my own wrapping first:shock:
    New RTA should arrive in a couple of days, a nice gold OBS Engine Nano.
    I'm looking forward to it:thumbs:

    For my first RTA I wrapped the coil for it - when I got it installed, and wicked and it all worked - I felt like I had walked on the moon :lol: It's a great feeling ;)
     

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    I have YES put exotic builds in the doggy and had it go FINE.

    You couldn't have told me the first time I tried to use it that it wasn't POSSESSED, but yeah you can put thicker wire in there if you want and I have a fine motor tremor and the assembly skills of... a,. well a goat.

    You'll be fine.

    Also good: Hasthar mini
    DO NOT get the Vapefly tank I finally wicked and built mine and it's mediocre at best and the airflow wheel makes me all stabby.

    Don't get the Ares, and I am not alone in this sentiment I do not think. LOL.

    Anna
     

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    I have YES put exotic builds in the doggy and had it go FINE.

    You couldn't have told me the first time I tried to use it that it wasn't POSSESSED, but yeah you can put thicker wire in there if you want and I have a fine motor tremor and the assembly skills of... a,. well a goat.

    You'll be fine.

    Also good: Hasthar mini
    DO NOT get the Vapefly tank I finally wicked and built mine and it's mediocre at best and the airflow wheel makes me all stabby.

    Don't get the Ares, and I am not alone in this sentiment I do not think. LOL.

    Anna
    Thank you Anna, would you say the Hastur Mini is better than the Hastur? Because I actually like the Hastur more if its about options and looks ;)
     

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    I regret I chose the free postage option on Fasttech... Running every 15 minutes to the postbox to check if it came, doing this for the past 2 weeks, imagine how trained my legs must be of the walking every 15 minutes for 2 weeks, I dont sleep as well, do the same at night. Also my arm is more muscled than Nadal's from twisting the key of the postbox lock. No more free postage!
     
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